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Sask. reviews farmland ownership Farm Land Security Board approves purchase by pension fund

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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

Saskatchewan is reviewing its farmland ownership laws in an attempt to close loopholes that have raised the ire of producers.

“We’re in the process of looking at our options right now and beginning to review the act,” said agriculture minister Lyle Stewart.

Rick Swenson, leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative party, is pleased the Saskatchewan Party government is “finally starting to wake up.”

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Farmland ownership He has accused the Saskatchewan Party of bending land ownership rules to appease some of its highpowered friends.

Assiniboia Farmland Limited Partnership (AFLP) closed a $128 million deal in January 2014 to sell 115,000 acres of Saskatchewan farmland to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. (CPPIB) The province’s Farm Land Security Board approved the deal despite rules that prevent pension funds from buying farmland. It said CPPIB had a unique corporate structure that allowed it to circumvent the rules.

The PCs have been running a television ad accusing the government of nepotism.

Doug Emsley, president of AFLP, once served as assistant principal secretary to premier Brad Wall, while Brad Farquhar, vice-president of ALFP, is a former executive director of the Saskatchewan Party.

“Clearly this deal is to satisfy the business interests of some of the premier’s political friends and forgets the interests of Saskatchewan farm families and our communities,” Swenson said in the ad.

He believes the Saskatchewan Party is finally succumbing to mounting pressure from farmers who don’t want to compete for land with pension funds and other institutional investors.

“I think a lot of the rural MLAs are starting to feel the heat,” he said.

“They understand that some of this stuff had more to do with Sask Party politics than it did with good legislation.”

However, he said he won’t be satisfied until the investment board is forced to divest itself of its Saskatchewan farmland holdings.

Stewart said the ties between Emsley, Farquhar and the Saskatchewan Party had nothing to do with the board’s ruling.

“That’s absolute nonsense. We looked at this and looked at the potential to stop it and were advised by legal opinions that we cold not stop this.”

Stewart said the province is reponding to producer concerns that they will be competing for land with an entity in charge of $234 billion in assets.

“Producers don’t see that pension funds, with potentially billions of dollars to invest, are fair competition, and I get that,” he said.

The province felt the CPPIB decision would be a one-time occurrence because of its unique corporate structure.

“Now there are others that are claiming to have similar structures, and others yet that may be restructuring to copy the CPPIB model.”

Farmers are also upset over recent cases in which Canadians use for-

eign money to buy farmland.

“What is the source of offshore money? Is it a legitimate loan or legitimate inheritance or is it government-backed money or institutional money from foreign countries purchasing farmland in Saskatchewan?” asked Stewart.

The province recently hired a special investigator to trace the source of funds in two cases of Canadianfronted foreign capital investments and found no wrongdoing. Stewart refused to divulge which land dealings were investigated.

Another case that could be addressed in the proposed legislative changes is Skyline Agriculture Financial Corp., a foreign company that has developed a complicated structure involving loans, interest rate swaps, derivatives and hedging in an effort to comply with the province’s land laws.

Skyline is suing the province in what could be a landmark case. It says the Farm Land Security Board erred in a recent ruling that prevented the company from buying 15 acres of farmland.

Stewart said the province needs effective laws to keep land in the hands of the people who farm it.

“When things are not going so well in agriculture, equity in farmland is what keeps farms going,” he said.

He cited the demise of Broadacre Agriculture as an example. The company, which owns 9,000 acres of Saskatchewan farmland and leases an additional 56,000 acres, was recently placed under creditor protection after running into financial difficulty. “(They) had no equity and when things went bad for them, they were immediately insolvent,” said Stewart.

“That’s a prime example of what can happen to every and any farm in the province if they don’t have equity.”

Swenson said he is not opposed to foreign investors, as long as they are farming the land and their children are riding school buses and hanging out at the local rink.

“You welcome people that want to come and do agriculture, but I want your butt on the farm,” he said.

Stewart said a revised act could be submitted to the legislature next fall at the earliest, with passage likely in spring 2016.

Swenson said the Saskatchewan Party is unnecessarily delaying the new legislation until after a provincial election.

“Is it an honest attempt to get the changes necessary, or is it some half-baked thing to let their friends off the hook and not really accomplish what needs to be done?” he said. sean.pratt@producer.com

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SOUTHERN CROP

Georgian growers reduce canola seeding rates, switch to planters SPECIAL REPORT: Canola a rising star in the South

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

COLBERT, Ga. — The familiar sight of a row crop could be seen from Russ Moon’s half ton as he turned off the road into a field.

Orderly rows stretched a kilometre or more to the southeast, with lush green plants poking out of red soil.

The plants appeared to be soybeans from the field entrance, but from 10 metres it became obvious that the leaf shape wasn’t right for beans.

The crop growing in those rows was canola.

“We’re putting it on 23 inch (spacing). A lot of guys around are doing it on 30 inch,” said Moon, who has been growing canola for five years on his farm 30 km northeast of Athens, Georgia.

Moon and 40 other canola growers near Athens have found that seeding canola with a planter cuts seed cost and doesn’t reduce yield.

“I think we’ve all learned together.

We started out planting 4.5 pounds (of seed) per acre. That was drilling it,” said Moon, who grows 400 acres of winter canola under contract for an oilseed processing company in Bowersville, Ga. “Now we’ve learned that we can do a better job at two lb. per acre in rows.”

Moon accidently reduced the canola seeding rate on his planter several years ago to 1.7 lb. per acre, and a crop consultant told him to re-seed.

“But we went with it instead of replanting,” Moon said, standing between the rows of this year’s crop on a sunny, 13 C morning in midNovember.

“I think that year we ended right at 55 bushels per acre. That proved to us that … we can pull those seeding rates down and yields are just as good.”

Most canola growers in Georgia, South Carolina and other southeastern states have learned similar lessons. Canola has become a row crop in the region, much like cotton and soybeans.

Andrew Moore, who farms near Resaca, Ga., 120 km northwest of Atlanta, said his family used to grow winter canola 20 years ago. They switched to a planter from a seed drill when they returned to the crop in the late 2000s.

“What’s really changed from the late ’80s to early ’90s is production practices, reduced seeding rates.

We opened up the row,” said Moore, who knows of a Tennessee canola producer who had 72 bu. yields last year. “We’re going 15, 20 or 30 inch rows.”

Warm, humid weather when the crop is blooming in spring means sclerotinia can be a major problem for Georgia’s canola growers.

Moon said more space between the rows eases sclerotinia pressure

because the disease flourishes under a heavy crop canopy.

Allan Calder, who farms near Letellier, Man., has seeded canola with a planter since 2004. He said it reduces seed cost and increases the consistency of crop development during the growing season.

“We get more precise positioning of the seed in the ground. The spacing is very even. We’re achieving about 1.3 inches apart in a row,” he said.

“The canola plants look like they are corn or sunflowers. They’re very, very uniform…. Throughout the year all your other timing factors are a lot easier to judge.”

Canola plants emerge more quickly when seeded with a planter, Calder said.

“We really like the even emergence,” he said.

“We’ve got pictures of canola only in the ground for four and five days and it was up.”

Calder’s son, Jeff, and business partner, Kerry Cadieux, have developed an enterprise around seeding canola with a planter. They sell a seeding disk for canola that can be used in John Deere planters. “(They have) a lot of customers in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama … where the guys are putting in winter canola,” Calder said.

Anastasia Kubinec, Manitoba Agriculture’s oilseed specialist, said she knows of only a few Canadian farmers who are using planters to seed canola.

Kubinec said canola researchers and agronomists are evaluating the merits of planters, but she remains skeptical.

“The idea has been floating around a couple of years,” she said.

“Iknow anecdotally …they (researchers) haven’t found any economic benefits in using the planters versus seeding with the normal air drill.”

Planters do reduce seed costs, but there are other agronomic considerations, she said. For example, weeds can thrive when there is more space between canola plants.

“Have you had to go on there and apply another herbicide application to control those weeds?”

Calder’s 10 years of experience have convinced him that canola can be a successful row crop in Canada.

In 2004, he conducted an experiment in which one half of a canola field was seeded with a planter and the other half with a drill.

“The air seeder side yielded 40.5 bu. per acre. The planter side was 47,” Calder said. “We feel we’re getting (yields) as good as, or better than, (an air seeder).” robert.arnason@producer.com SEE THE SPECIAL REPORT STARTING ON PAGE 14

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CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION RULING

CN fined for exceeding revenue cap The railway will pay the Western Grains Research Foundation $5.2 million

BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Canadian National Railway has exceeded its federally imposed railway revenue cap by nearly $5 million.

In a decision handed down Dec. 18, the Canadian Transportation Agency determined that CN revenues generated by hauling western Canadian grain amounted to $672.1 million in the 2013-14 crop year.

That is $4.981 million more than the railway’s maximum revenue entitlement (MRE).

CN has until mid-January to repay that amount, plus a five percent penalty, to the Western Grains Research Foundation. The total payment will be more than $5.2 million.

Canadian Pacific Railway made $623.6 million in 2013-14, about $1.65 million less than its maximum revenue entitlement.

“As a producer, I would prefer that the railways stay below their maximum revenue entitlements,” said

WGRF chair Dave Sefton.

“However, when these entitlements are exceeded, WGRF and its board of directors will invest these funds into field crop research to the benefit of all western Canadian farmers.”

The foundation is planning to invest $9 million from its endowment fund in 2015, up from $5.8 million in 2014.

The revenue cap is calculated using a complex formula that considers the amount of grain moved, the distance grain is hauled and the railways’ operating costs.

In its Dec. 18 decision, the CTA reported that CN and CP together moved nearly 38.5 million tonnes of western grain, an increase of nearly 19 percent from the previous crop year.

CN spokesperson Mark Hallman said in an email that CN is reviewing the CTA’s calculations.

He said CN revenue generated from moving western Canadian grain was less than one percent more

than the company’s revenue cap.

He also said CN moved 19.2 million tonnes of western Canadian export grain in the 2013-14 crop year, which was 12 percent more than the company’s previous highest tonnage under the revenue cap regime. In 2011-12, CN moved 17.1 million tonnes of western grain.

The CN email said western Canadian grain is the only CN commodity that is subject to a revenue cap imposed by government legislation.

The CTA ruling also showed a significant reduction in the amount of western grain that was moved by rail to Eastern Canada: 3.2 million tonnes in 2013-14 from more than 8.6 million tonnes a year earlier.

Domestic flour mills in Eastern Canada were unable to acquire adequate milling wheat from Western Canada last winter.

They complained that poor rail service resulted in wheat shortages and reduced flour production. brian.cross@producer.com

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2014 YEAR IN REVIEW

JANUARY: Porcine epidemic diarrhea, a highly infectious virus, causes major piglet losses in 20 U.S. states. On Jan. 23, the first case of PED in Canada is confirmed in Ontario. Within a week, there are five cases.

MAY: France bans pigs from Canada, Mexico, U.S. and Japan.

British Columbia takes preventive measures and provides funds to keep out the virus. U.S. grain associations fund research on PED link to animal feed.

SEPTEMBER: Zoetis Inc. gets a conditional licence for its PED vaccine. Three more cases in Manitoba bring Canada’s total to 70.

We write about everything that happens in agriculture, but in 2014 a few issues stayed in the forefront for weeks at a time.

They had a widespread impact on our readers, so we’re highlighting them here.

DECEMBER: A confirmed case Dec. 17 makes 68 cases in Ontario.

WE WROTE ABOUT: PORCINE EPIDEMIC DIARRHEA

WE WROTE ABOUT: RAIL TRANSPORTATION

JANUARY: 2013 ends with farmers unable to get even a bad price for crops at the elevators because grain isn’t moving and elevators are plugged.

Demand for rail cars hits an all-time high. Farm groups lobby Ottawa to take action but agriculture minister Gerry Ritz says the government wants a “pragmatic, practical solution and not political interference.”

FEBRUARY: Ottawa makes it mandatory for railways to release weekly statistics on grain deliveries and movement.

MARCH: Ottawa imposes a minimum weekly quota of one million tonnes of western Canadian grain that major railways must haul. Failure to deliver can result in a $100,000 fine per incident.

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JULY: Prime minister Stephen Harper and Manitoba premier Greg Selinger view the flood situation from the air. In Saskatchewan, 79 municipalities and First Nations were under local states of emergency.

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SEPTEMBER: Soggy fields are hit with snow. Frost hampers late harvest.

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WE WROTE ABOUT: CWB EXPANSION, PRIVATIZATION

JANUARY: Farmers vow to keep up the fight for CWB assets despite a court ruling rejecting their $17 billion lawsuit.

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MARCH: CWB announces construction of an elevator at Bloom, Man. The project is called “the first of many.”

APRIL: CWB announces a second elevator at Colonsay, Sask., with a storage capacity of 42,000 tonnes. CWB buys Prairie West Terminal for $43 million.

AUGUST: CWB acquires Great Sandhills Terminal for $17.5 million.

OCTOBER: CWB assures farmers they will have an ownership stake after privatization.

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GAFTA CONTRACTS

Trader plans to introduce new kind of marketing to producers

BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

After several years of good harvests China has huge stocks of corn that the government bought at prices higher than the international market.

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New variety won’t flood market China approves new Syngenta GM corn variety that previously hindered U.S. exports

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

China’s approval of Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera corn gave the crop a little boost, but it is no panacea for ailing grain prices, says an analyst.

Chinese vice-premier Wang Yang announced Dec. 17 that regulators had finally approved Viptera, a genetically modified corn variety that Syngenta submitted for approval in 2010.

Syngenta commercialized the product in the United States in 2011, well ahead of Chinese approval.

China began rejecting U.S. corn shipments in November 2013 after they tested positive for Viptera.

The U.S. National Grain and Feed Association estimated in an analysis published April 16 that China had rejected 1.45 million tonnes of U.S. corn because of Syngenta’s unapproved trait.

It pegged losses for U.S. sellers for the 2013-14 marketing year at $1.95 billion. Syngenta is facing a number of lawsuits by grain companies and farmers.

The news of China’s approval of Viptera contributed to a 14 cents per bushel increase in nearby Chicago

corn futures, or 3.5 percent.

But there could be more stormy seas ahead for exporters shipping corn to China, said Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company.

“We think there will be other phytosanitary issues raised, so we don’t think this is the end of the GMO trail,” he said.

“By early next year, there will be other U.S. corn that could come under fire because of China’s overwhelmingly large corn stockpile, which some people think is 123 million metric tonnes.”

That means more than half of the 216 million tonnes that the country is expected to consume in 2014-15 is sitting in government reserves. The grain was acquired at heavily subsidized prices.

Basse said China will use any nontariff trade barrier in its power to reduce cheap corn imports until it can get rid of its rotting and expen-

sive stockpiles.

That’s why he thinks China will continue to refuse shipments from the U.S. for containing other unapproved traits, such as Syngenta’s Duracade 5307, which was commercialized in 2014.

The National Grain and Feed Association estimates Duracade will cost U.S. farmers and exporters a further $2.3 billion in 2014-15.

Bas s e be li e v e s C h i n e s e c o r n imports will continue to be constrained for another three to five years unless China experiences a major drought.

China would prefer to rid itself of its surplus by becoming an exporter of the crop, but World Trade Organization rules prevent the country from flooding grain markets with subsidized product.

Basse said the movement of U.S. distillers grain to China has improved. The country is now taking

300,000 tonnes of the product per month.

That offsets the loss of the Turkish market because of the discovery of GM corn in distillers grain shipments. Turkey has a zero tolerance policy for GM crops.

“The Chinese are stepping in now to replace some of that,” he said.

Basse said a weather disaster in a major importing or exporting region of the world is the only thing that will pull grain markets out of their doldrums.

“With China having so much grain, it’s hard to find a demand driver unless you have a weather problem,” he said.

“So we’re probably looking toward the Northern Hemisphere next May, June and July for the next time that grain prices can maybe be more bullish.” sean.pratt@producer.com

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The middlemen use GAFTA-style contracts to trade grain.

Why shouldn’t farmers?

That’s the thinking behind a new exchange and training program that trader and entrepreneur Darhl Vercaigne of White City, Sask., is building.

GAFTA is the Grain and Feed Trade Association, a 135-year-old organization based in London that offers training, standardized contracts, dispute resolution and other services for the agricultural commodities business.

Most professional grain traders have received GAFTA training and all are familiar with GAFTA contracts.

Among its activities, the organization holds annual training sessions for the Winnipeg grain trade, with one scheduled for early January.

“What kind of supply chains would he (the farmer) like to participate in if he had the knowledge and tools to (choose),” said Vercaigne, who is developing the Value Chain Management Exchange (VCMX) and organizing a GAFTA training session in Saskatoon Jan. 19-20.

“I’d like to not have to deal with the status quo middlemen all the time, (but) how do I get at these export markets and do it in an efficient, safe and secure manner.”

Vercaigne thinks GAFTA-backed contracts between farmers, small merchants, shippers and buyers could be exactly what many want.

That’s why he’s setting up his exchange and trying to form a membership that will trade grain on a footing that’s level for everyone.

Vercaigne’s initiative is an attempt to take GAFTA-style trading to the beginning of the value chain, where farmers reside. GAFTA governs how contracts will be defined and how disputes will be resolved but leaves the specifications up to users.

Contracts can be specialized to fit all the players involved. Rather than just a buyer and seller, these kinds of contracts can also involve shippers, inspectors and agronomists.

He said this makes them different from futures contracts because those are standardized for specifications and delivery points.

It’s also different from grain company and grain marketer contracts because those are “buyer’s” contracts, which are set up “in the buyer’s interest.”

Vercaigne’s Jan. 5-6 course in Saskatoon will present his ideas on how trading works now and how he thinks it can be made to work better in the future. The Jan. 19-20 session will provide training from GAFTA. ed.white@producer.com

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OATS

Improved service brings market back in line Unusual price inversion ends as better transportation to the U.S. helps oat millers build supply

BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Anyone who became comfortable with massive oat futures inversions, in which cash prices exceed futures prices, is uncomfortable today, but farmers and millers are breathing sighs of relief that things have gone back to normal.

“That story doesn’t exist this year,” said Paterson Grain oat trader Lorne Boundy.

“There are enough stocks there.

Everybody has brought in enough that if something does happen, they can limp through.”

Farmers had the frustrating experience in 2013-14 of not being able to deliver to prairie elevators and millers, or only being able to deliver at massively negative basis levels, while Chicago oats futures were at all time record highs.

The spread was massive between the prairie cash and Chicago futures markets, but there was also an incredible inversion, with nearby futures prices far higher than furtherout months.

That was because millers in the delivery zone of the futures contract, which is the Minneapolis-Duluth area, desperately needed oats and drove local prices sky-high.

As with most crops, oats couldn’t get enough rail cars to ship to market in anywhere near reasonable time, which left buyers with short supplies and shippers in default of delivery contracts.

Players in the oat futures market then began realizing how vulnerable they could be if they were on the wrong side of futures trades. Anyone with short positions getting margin calls had to chase prices higher to close their positions, and plenty of shorts were forced to make delivery.

“It was fund-driven,” said oat market analyst Randy Strychar of Oatinsight.

“All the funds and (speculators) stepped into the pit and drove it up.

They stayed in there until a few weeks ago.”

However, oats began flowing more

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regularly in the delivery zone this summer, and millers have been rebuilding stocks and building themselves a buffer so that they don’t get caught out again. This has killed the basis of the inversion and the cashto-futures spread.

“It seems that the guys have solved their stocks situation,” said Chris Ferris, an analyst with Informa Economics.

Strychar said oat stocks in the Minneapolis-Duluth area have gone from three million bushels in spring

2014 to 13.5 million now. As a result, millers and anyone looking to profit from delivering against the futures contract are fully prepared.

“They just didn’t want a repeat of last year,” said Ferris.

Boundy said the lack of carr y between old crop futures months now reveals the lingering problem of poor rail car movement, but that’s a minor issue compared to the strangulation of a few months ago.

“You’re still trading rail cars, not grain,” said Boundy.

However, an inversion might recur in spring as the market attempts to “buy acres” to keep production sufficient.

Strychar said millers want to see a five percent increase in oat production next spring, which might appear in futures prices as seeding time approaches.

INVERSION ENDS The nearby oat futures contract had been at a premium to the deferred contract for most of the past year as millers in the delivery zone struggled to get supply. Improved rail service has now allowed users to build up an adequate supply and the market has reverted to its normal relationship with the deferred contract at a premium to the nearby, reflecting the cost of carry.

March contract May contract

CBOT oats futures ($US per bushel) $3.50 3.45 3.40 3.35 3.30 3.25 3.20 3.15 3.10 3.05 3.00 July

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GRAINS

Durum shakes market volatility Durum prices hold steady, above prices for other wheat classes

BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

WINNIPEG — The volatility in the global wheat market in recent weeks has largely bypassed durum, which has seen its premiums over hard red spring wheat erode slightly in Western Canada.

“Durum does what it wants, when it wants,” said a Saskatchewan-based durum broker, who noted that the recent strength in Canada Western Red Spr ing wheat was largely because of movements in the U.S. futures market and the uncertainty over Russian exports.

The broker said durum was largely separate from that activity and world customers are still interested in buy-

Durum does what it wants, when it wants.

DURUM BROKER

ing durum, although domestic elevators are largely covered for the nearterm.

Durum prices are topping out at slightly less than $10 per bushel in Saskatchewan, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data, which is down by about 50 cents over the past month.

Meanwhile, top-end CWRS bids

can be found above $6.60 per bu., up 35 cents on the month.

Canada Prairie Red Spring wheat has shown even more improvement, rising by more than a dollar in Saskatchewan during the month.

Much of the strength in durum is stemming from the smaller, lower quality crops in Canada and the United States.

The broker said elevators were doing a lot of blending but could only do so much given the lack of higher quality supplies.

Some customers will buy only No. 1 durum, but the broker said others have found that they can make their products with lower grades of durum than they ever have in the past.

Small, lower quality crops support higher prices for durum this year . | FILE PHOTO

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Russian grain export restrictions bump up wheat futures MOSCOW, Russia (Reuters) — A Russian grain exporters’ group that accounts for about three-quarters of the country’s shipments said it had stopped buying for export until domestic prices cool down.

The move follows informal government measures to restrict exports as Moscow tackles a currency crisis, which include tougher quality controls and a reduction of grain loadings by railway.

The clampdown on shipments by Russia, forecast to become the world’s fourth largest wheat exporter this year after a bumper crop, helped Chicago wheat futures jump to a seven-month high of $6.77 a bushel on Dec. 18.

“Exporters state that the buying of grain for export has been stopped until the situation with domestic

supply and prices stabilize,” the National Association of Exporters of Agricultural Products said in a statement.

“The association ... understands and shares Russian government concern over the situation on the domestic market,” the group added. It asked other traders to join the initiative.

Russian domestic wheat prices have risen 30 percent since the start of this marketing year on July 1, as one of the biggest-ever crops and near halving in the value of the ruble this year led to record exports.

Officials are mindful that they need to keep food prices, especially staples like bread, stable as the economy heads into recession, with annual inflation expected to hit more than 10 percent early next year.

Russia’s 2014-15 grain exports were

previously expected at around 30 million tonnes, or around 10 percent of world trade, of which 20 million tonnes had already been exported since the start of the marketing year.

Domestic prices for third-class wheat rose 250 rubles per tonne in the first half of this week, but then the market stalled on news about the informal export curbs, said Andrey Sizov, managing director of SovEcon agriculture consultancy.

If domestic prices cool it would also be cheaper for the state to replenish grain stocks, to which it plans to add 3.5 million tonnes.

The state is ready to pay 10,100 rubles ($170) a tonne for third-class wheat in the European part of Russia, while the market price, on an exworks basis, is at 11,425 rubles per tonne, SovEcon said.

A driver unloads Russian grain at a drying complex. Russia is trying to limit grain exports to control wheat and bread prices that are soaring because of the plunging ruble. | REUTERS PHOTO

OILSEED PREDICTIONS

Soybean price forecasts indicate need for price risk management MARKET WATCH

D’ARCE McMILLAN

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armers who produce a bumper harvest of a particular crop that depresses the price traditionally reduce acreage the following year and grow something else.

And so American farmers will likely grow less corn in 2015 after producing a record large crop in 2014.

Several forecasters think seeded corn area will be around 88 million acres, down from 90.9 million last spring.

The likely alternatives are soybeans

and wheat, but the market doesn’t need more soybeans and wheat.

The world has increased its productive capacity. For example, the U.S. has put Conservation Reserve Program land back into crop production.

The area planted with the four major U.S. crops — corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton — totalled slightly more than 225 million acres 10 years ago. Last year, the area was almost 243 million, up about eight percent.

Production is also up in South America, Russia and Ukraine.

The crop shortages of a few years ago are over. Supplies are ample.

And yet analytical firm Informa Economics forecasts that American farmers will do something that they have never done before: seed more soybeans than corn.

Informa’s current outlook is for a record 88.78 million acres of soybeans, up from 84.2 million acres.

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Informa also projected 2015 U.S. winter wheat acreage at 42.278 million, down from 42.399 million the previous crop.

On Jan. 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will release its first forecast for 2015 U.S. winter wheat acres.

The soybean number is troubling because of its potential to weigh down prices of all oilseeds, including canola. Soybean prices have performed better than expected since harvest, with strong demand for the beans and meal dragging soybean back up to around US$10.30 per bushel from the seasonal low of about $9.20 set at the end of September However, several analysts warn that there will be a sharp decline in soybeans once the South American harvest begins.

AgResource analyst Bill Tierney said in November that 2014-15 soybean prices in the March futures

contract would likely drop to $8.50 per bu. if South America’s crop is as big as expected.

Tierney said soybean prices will be less than $7 a tonne next harvest if the expectation of record U.S. soybean acreage holds and there is a normal production season.

Informa executive vice-president Rob Westmoreland said soybeans could be $8.50 in fall.

Darin Newsom, who is more bullish on corn than other analysts but is more bearish on soybeans, said new crop soy could fall as low as $6 a bu. as the 2015-16 year-end stocks-to-use ratio climbs to a burdensome 20 percent.

A price of $6 is down about 40 percent from the price in December.

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However, if Newsom is correct this time and if the decline in soybeans fully washes into canola, then we would be looking at a canola futures price of around $265, or about $6 per bu., which is a frightening prospect.

Canola has not been below $300 since 2006.

When this column was written in mid-December, the November 2015 ICE Futures contract was trading at about $430, or about $9.75 per bu.

Even if you went with Westmoreland’s less dramatic decline in soybean prices to $8.50, it would imply a canola price of around $376 a tonne.

That is still about $20 worse than the lowest price point this past fall.

There is no guarantee any of these early forecasts will be correct.

The weather in South America has been favourable for production and the developing El Nino would tend to support a good moisture trend, but things could go wrong — maybe too much rain at harvest?

U.S. acreage might not increase as much as expected or there could be weather problems.

Still, from this position early in the crop planning season, these soybean price forecasts are sobering and point to the need for price risk management.

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LIVESTOCK CANFAX REPORT FED CATTLE STEADY The western Canadian fed market showed exceptional strength in mid-December as prices traded near annual highs. Live prices in the United States have dropped about $13 per hundredweight in recent weeks.

Many Canadian producers, hoping for a more stable market, thought they might carry cash cattle into the new year as the Chicago cattle futures market fell. However, this was not necessary because the Canadian cash-to-futures basis strengthened further.

Canadian packers bought all the cattle offered in the cash market.

Fed steers averaged $179.21 per cwt. in the week ending Dec. 19.

Premiums were paid for cattle scheduled for delivery during the holidays.

Producers negotiating lift times beyond the first week in January saw less aggressive bids.

The Alberta-Nebraska cash-tocash basis is much stronger than the historical average of -$8.05 and kept U.S. buying interest at bay.

Weekly fed exports to Dec. 6 totalled 7,324 head and marked the eighth straight week where exports have exceeded year ago volumes.

January is not known as a strong beef demand month.

However, reduced slaughter volumes over the holidays will help clean out the beef pipeline and should stabilize cut-out values.

The last Alberta-Saskatchewan cattle-on-feed report found that fewer yearlings were placed on feed than a year ago, which should keep market-ready supplies manageable in January.

Export demand will have to be watched closely. Interest in the western Canadian fed market could slow if U.S. fed supplies increase.

COWS STEADY Slaughter cow prices were steady with D1, D2s at $120-$136 to average

$128.13, and D3s ranging $105-$121 to average $113.88.

Market supplies are large for the season but have yet to outpace demand.

Rail cow bids were steady at $245$250 per cwt. delivered.

Butcher bull prices rose 50 cents to average $140.94 per cwt.

Weekly western Canadian non-fed slaughter fell 21 percent Dec. 13 to 7,986 head.

Non-fed slaughter was down nine percent at about 317,402 head this year.

Weekly exports to Dec. 6 rose to 8,986 head. They were about eight percent smaller for the year at about 327,355 head.

Slaughter cow marketings were expected to swell early in 2015.

Demand should remain strong.

FEEDERS PLUMMET Chicago feeder futures fell the three cents per day limit for five consecutive days until Dec. 17 as traders came to the realization that feeders were overpriced relative to fed cattle and the beef market.

The slide shook Canadian buyer confidence and cash feeder prices plummeted.

Feeder steer prices fell almost $8 per cwt. on average in the week ending Dec. 19, and heifer prices were $4.75 lower.

Limited supplies and varied quality contributed to light stocker prices tumbling $10-$11.

Feeder steers 400-600 pounds fell $6, and similar weight heifers fell $5.

Steers heavier than 600 lb. fell $7-$9. Heifer fell a little less.

Alberta auction volumes were down 38 percent at 24,078 head, the

WP LIVESTOCK REPORT HOGS FALL U.S. packers had most of their needs met going into the last two weeks of the year. Slaughter would be reduced because of holiday closures.

Trade was cautious ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly hog report Dec. 23.

Iowa-southern Minnesota hogs delivered were US$57.50-$58.50 per hundredweight Dec. 19, down from $63-$63.50 Dec. 12.

U.S. hogs averaged $76.35 on a carcass basis Dec. 19, down from $81.44 Dec. 12. The U.S. pork cutout dropped to $86.83 per cwt. Dec. 19, down from $92.55 Dec. 12.

The estimated U.S. weekly slaughter for the week to Dec. 20 was 2,298 million, up from 2.254 million the previous week. Slaughter was 2.365 million last year at the same time.

BISON There was no report from the Canadian Bison Association.

SHEEP STRONGER Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 800 sheep and 78 goats sold Dec. 15.

Wool lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $200-$245 per cwt., 55-69 lb. were $220-$250, 70-85 lb. were $210-$247, 86-105 lb. were $190$230 and 106 lb. and heavier were $175-$200.

Wool rams were $61-$132 per cwt.

Cull ewes were $48-$75 and bred ewes were $125-$160 per head.

Hair lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $185-$205 per cwt., 55-69 lb. were $190-$230, 70-85 lb. were $200-$236, 86-105 lb. were $176-$195 and 106 lb. and heavier were $160-$177.

Hair rams were $58-$91 per cwt.

Cull ewes were $52-$70.

Feeder kids lighter than 60 lb. were $185-$210.

Good kid goats lighter than 70 lb. were $200-$225.

Those heavier than 70 lb. were $200-$230 per cwt. Nannies were $55-$117.50 per cwt. Billies were $100-$145.

Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported 2,978 sheep and lambs and 398 goats traded Dec. 15. Well-finished new crop lambs sold steady with the wellfinished heavies selling barely steady.

Sheep traded $5-$7 cwt. higher.

Well-finished lightweight goats sold at a pre mium. All others were steady.

lowest weekly volume since the first week of September.

The yearly auction volume to midDecember was 1,658,178 head, up three percent.

Weekly feeder exports to Dec. 6 rose four percent to 11,472 head.

Feeder exports were up 43 percent to mid-December at 429,549 head.

The drop in the Chicago feeder market is believed to have bottomed out.

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Feeder prices plummet due to ‘panic selling’ Action taken to correct falling prices FEEDER PRICES FALL

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

BEEF WEAKER Canadian beef prices were not available.

U.S. beef cut-out values slid $3.50 because most retailers had their needs met. Beef fell even as packers sharply cut back their slaughter.

CATTLE-ON-FEED NEUTRAL There were 10.876 million head in American feedlots Dec. 1, up one percent from the previous year. That matched expectations.

It was the largest year-on-year increase of cattle-on-feed since the summer of 2012, but the total was still five percent below the five-year average.

Placements in November were 1.795 million, down four percent from last year, as expected.

Marketings in November were 1.475 million, down 11 percent, close to expectations and the second lowest for the month in the life of this report series.

Other disappearance was 74,000, up nine percent.

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.

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Just like a roller coaster at the fair, feeder cattle future markets slowly climbed to the top and dropped fast in an action packed ride in midDecember.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures dropped limit down five days in a row before bouncing back and settling into a less volatile ride Dec. 18.

“We had five limit down days and had panic selling, yet people were trying to sell their futures position and couldn’t. Prices couldn’t go down fast enough,” said Canfax senior analyst Brian Perillat.

CME futures trades are limited to a three cents per pound price limit per day, which wasn’t enough to allow those with long positions to liquidate once the panic selling began.

The CME took emergency steps Dec. 17 to stop the panic. It said it would increase its limit to 4.5 cents per lb. per day the following day. The increased amount allowed everyone who wanted to get out of their positions to liquidate.

“As the market has gotten so much bigger, the market can only move $3 (per hundredweight) down in a day.

When we’ve gone up $70 through the year, if we want to do a $10 or $15 correction, that takes five days of constant limit down and locked up markets,” said Perillat.

The market stabilized with the larger limit on Dec 18. Januar y closed up .475 cents per lb. at 217.075 cents and March 1.525 cents higher at 213.775 cents. On Dec. 19,

Chicago January feeder cattle futures fell the daily three cents limit for five consecutive days in December. Feeder futures had posted record highs in November.

CME January feeder contract ($US per lb.) $2.38 2.36 2.34 2.32 2.30 2.28 2.26 2.24 2.22 2.20 2.18 2.16 Oct. Nov. 20 24 3 7 13 19

Dec. 1 5 11 17

Source: CME | WP GRAPHIC

January rose 3.075 cents.

“The market was pent up, was dysfunctional. Overall, we corrected significantly and we look to stabilize now.”

Perillat said the sudden drop shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to cattle producers. Markets historically fall faster than they climb when there are big rises. Feeder cattle markets rose $70 a lb. in 2014.

“To go up that fast, you’re usually going to have a pretty harsh and rapid adjustment, or correction,” he said.

Canadians were watching the CME markets closely, but the lower Canadian dollar allowed feeder cattle cash prices here to hold steady. mary.macarthur@producer.com

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& OPEN FORUM AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

CHRISTMAS

Policy focus should be species at risk coexistence

Holidays keep Producer staff busy

CATTLE CALL

ROSS MACDONALD

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oexistence on the Canadian landscape is not new. Soil, plant, animal and human populations have come and gone long before Canada was a country.

However, as a country we have created a system of boundaries, laws and corresponding policy to settle, develop, profit, conserve and protect various aspects of the soil, plants, animals and humans that exist today.

Canadians have a strong global reputation for healthy coexistence, but maintaining and improving the country’s natural capital requires continual re-evaluation of our goals and the corresponding policies that encourage practices to meet those goals.

The notion of understanding agricultural practices that conserve wildlife habitat may not have been a primary policy driver during the settlement of Canada, but it has become a growing issue.

The Canadian and global demand for sustained wildlife populations is growing, and it will be interesting to see if future policy will be designed to exist in concert with wildlife habitat requirements.

Animals and plants protected under the Species at Risk Act are the most obvious examples, and it will be an interesting exercise to develop

Burrowing owls are an example of a species at risk that farmers take efforts to protect. | FILE PHOTO agricultural policy that supports the legislation. This may challenge the notion that agricultural production practices should focus on increasing production.

Agricultural policy is largely driven by the desire to increase production of a specific commodity, which naturally leads to soil, plant and animal management practices that meet that goal.

The implementation of environmental farm planning has begun to broaden the discussion, but many of the approved practices and corresponding funding are related to

increases in production or production efficiency.

It is healthy to re-examine agricultural policy goals to ensure that the best decisions are made for Canadians, and inherent in current and future discussions is the growing conversation surrounding the notion of sustained production as opposed to increased production.

The definition of sustained production is beginning to emerge out of organizations such as the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.

The roundtable’s mission is to advance continuous improvement

in sustainability of the global beef value chain through leadership, science and multi-stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

It has identified a common global interest in sustained beef production but also recognizes that successful implementation of production practices require local relevance.

In Canada, much of the landscape that lends itself to coexistence is on remaining rangelands. Many of these areas exist in spite of previous agricultural policy that was focused on settlement and the quest for continual increases in production.

Canada would not be what it is today without that policy, but we need to identify where we want to be tomorrow.

If we assume that the Species at Risk Act demonstrates a Canadian demand for the species it was designed to protect, then agricultural policy should encourage the practices that will achieve that future.

The South of the Divide Action Program and its stakeholders in Western Canada may be leading the way in identifying where opportunities exist to develop agricultural policy that clearly identifies and supports coexistence with species at risk.

Key to developing such policy is identifying agricultural practices that foster coexistence and the factors that have sustained livestock production while providing species at risk habitat.

Rather than create something new, appropriate policy may need to identify and encourage how to sustain what exists.

Ross Macdonald, M.Sc., P.Ag., ranches in southern Saskatchewan.

DECIDING WHAT TO GROW

Seeding decisions still in flux for new year HURSH ON AG

KEVIN HURSH

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t’s the season to agonize over cropping choices.

This isn’t such a big issue for producers who grow mainly canola and wheat, but there are a host of factors to weigh for those who keep cropping choices more fluid.

Here are some of the considerations: Canola: The big increase expected in American soybean acreage means canola price prospects are guarded at best. Some of the best new crop pricing opportunities are probably gone.

Canola is a high-cost crop to grow, and many producers are considering other options on at least some of their acres.

Flax: Here’s a crop that saw a major

acreage increase in 2014 and yet prices have remained steady or even strengthened. Some new crop price suggestions of more than $11 a bushel have been floating around, and while that’s down substantially from current cash prices, it may look pretty good by the time next fall rolls around.

The big downside for flax is yield.

The dollars per bushel might look good, but the dollars per acre can still be disappointing.

Mustard: Yellow and oriental mustard prices have held up well, but brown mustard has dropped because of oversupply. Some reasonable new crop pricing opportunities are available on yellow and oriental.

Mustard is a minor acreage crop and weed control options remain limited. You shouldn’t grow mustard on any field that has had canola within five years because there’s no way to control the canola volunteers.

Wheat: Wheat prices have risen somewhat, but potential returns are not exciting. The higher yielding classes of wheat were pounded by disease, so there will be a tendency to

go with hard red spring in 2015.

Durum: Producers with good quality durum have achieved amazing returns. Even medium quality durum has been worth a lot of money. Will the bonanza continue or will producers around the world overproduce in 2015 and cause the durum price premium to evaporate?

Durum carryover will be tight, and producers are worried about a repeat of the severe fusarium problems experienced in 2014. That may limit the interest outside of the traditional durum growing region. Seed supply and price may also limit the acreage increase. Good quality certified durum seed with low disease is selling for around $20 a bushel.

Barley: It’s hard to make money with feed barley, and malting barley has become largely a niche market.

Even if producers can meet the quality parameters, most of them will find new crop malting barley contract prices less than attractive. Barley remains a crop with serious issues.

Field peas: Yellow pea prices have approached $8 a bushel, which

should generate additional acreage, even though it’s difficult to predict what the price might be next fall.

Lentils: Red and green lentils have been price darlings for anyone able to produce reasonable quality, although the crop did not tolerate waterlogged soil well in southeastern Saskatchewan in 2014. Despite high prices, producers in some regions will drop lentils from their cropping options list.

There will be tremendous interest in lentils in the traditional growing regions, but good seed may be difficult to find. As well, prices are likely to be much lower in the traditional growing regions. Watch for new crop contract prices to be disappointing relative to current cash prices.

Flax, durum, peas and lentils will likely gain acreage in 2015 at the expense of canola, wheat and barley, but seeding decisions right now are in a state of flux.

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

EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK

MICHAEL RAINE, MANAGING EDITOR

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ews organizations fall into a category of business that also includes public utilities, food distribution and some parts of the service industry: they operate during the holidays.

Your Western Producer has just passed through one of its busiest months of the year.

It wasn’t the busiest from a news standpoint because those months are yet to come: January, February and March. However, it is the time of year when we are the most short staffed.

We used to use the grain year as our corporate clock, but in recent times we have shifted to a calendar year. It means that the paper, like most busy enterprises, procrastinated our staff holidays and unused overtime until the end of that clock, much to our publisher’s chagrin, whose job is to make sure we finish the year on budget.

When a business owes its staff time off, its accountants add up those hours, multiply by the rate of pay and subtract that from a business’s earnings, even though no cash has changed hands. For use, it means that a lot of staff who were busy travelling to conferences, hunting down stories, making video, laying out pages and marketing the paper aren’t around at this time of year.

As a result, December is a month when staff both want and need to take time off, news still happens and you, if you are like me, take a little more time to read your favourite periodicals, such as the Producer.

Just to make things extra hectic, we produce additional products at this time of year: The SaskSeed Guide, a massive tool for planning this year’s crops; the Canola and Pulse Guide, with its integrated, Canola Council of Canada-driven hybrid-variety plot results; our year-end special edition, which this year is all about manure; our first post-secondary agricultural education guide; and season-long video projects.

You would think that Producer staff would be lined up to avoid the office in December with all that going on, the holidays upon us and pressure from the boss to use up accumulated time, but that’s not the case. Managers like me have to coax some of them to go.

Many of us at the WP keep in our minds a composite picture of a farmer who we serve. Delivering the information that helps that farmer the business and enjoy the rural lifestyle is what we do, all year long. michael.raine@producer.com

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Re: GM rice doesn’t address poverty, lack of biodiversity (WP Dec. 11), Organic Matters column by Brenda Frick.

Let’s fully understand Dr. Frick’s position against GM golden rice — a strain of rice developed to address vitamin A deficiency in rice — a staple food in many poorer countries.

E xper ts say about 250,000 to 500,000 children go blind each year from vitamin A deficiency and about half of those will die within a year of becoming blind.

She says the core issue is that rice is the sole food source.

No, the core issue is that the rice being consumed is contributing to the blindness and death of children.

A solution for this preventable malady exists. Golden rice was developed specifically to address this problem by introducing beta-carotene genes (precursor of Vitamin A) into the rice.

We consume GM foods and our grocery shelves are filled with fortified foods — check any cereal box. Japan, probably the most food safety conscience country in the world, consumes millions of tonnes of GM soy and canola products each year.

Wealthy economies are comfortable with the science and concept of fortified and GM foods to promote our health and well-being.

Yet Dr. Frick would deny this scientific benefit to these children.

She has many arguments in her column that are worthy of consideration, but to condemn helpless children to eventual blindness and death when a solution exists is a position that the anti-GMO activists cannot defend.

Gerald Donkersgoed, P.Ag. Surrey, B.C.

MORE INSIGHT USEFUL To the Editor: Kelsey Johnson’s comments (WP Dec. 4 column) on the situation of

Pulse Raising.

political impact/importance of the Ontario agricultural community are well timed but perhaps a bit more insight is useful.

Yes, Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne promised to try to gain more support from rural Ontario and this was one of her motives in naming herself agriculture minister in the previous government.

This ingratiating manoeuvre didn’t work, and in the recent election her Liberals failed to win a single seat in rural Ontario.

Resultantly, she named Jeff Leal MPP for Peterborough (a city of 70,000) to that portfolio (he was minister of rural affairs previously when the premier split it off from agriculture). So Leal is now minister of agriculture and rural affairs.

He is a quality person and fine gentleman. However, he is not a former farmer, nor associated with agriculture. His posture on the issue of neonics appears to be written by Queen’s Park bureaucrats focused on maintaining urban support.

Sadly, Ontario farmers do not appear to have a supporting voice in this cabinet. And more sadly, the dichotomy between rural and urban Ontario is underscored when the Toronto subway carries misleading advertising about production agriculture and there is not a whisper of objection from the agricultural ministry.

Martin C. Pick, Cavan, Ont.

DON’T TURN YOUR BACK To the Editor: A couple of weeks ago, the Stephen Harper government gave multinational seed companies more power and rights. These new rights are enshrined inside the legislation.

At the same time, the Harper government allowed farmers a narrowly defined privilege to replant some of their seeds. But this privilege is not enshrined — it can be limited or withdrawn by regulations, which can be created by the minister at any time he sees fit.

So, seed companies get more rights.

Farmers get a temporary privilege, and another knife in the back from the Harper government.

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Re: GM rice doesn’t address poverty, lack of biodiversity (Dec. 11 WP) column by Brenda Frick.

Full disclosure: I work in the seed industry and I’m a passionate supporter of modern agriculture, including biotechnology.

The reason for my support of GM technology is simple — I have personally witnessed the environmental b e n e f i t s a n d c ro p p ro d u c t i o n improvements it offers farmers and our planet.

I also believe every food production system, including organic agriculture, has something to teach us. I understand that solving big probCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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OPINION » CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE lems such as malnutrition will take much more than just improving crop yields. It will take creativity and cooperation.

Few would claim that golden rice is a panacea to malnutrition. It does, however, have the potential to solve real problems.

Unfortunately, we may never get a chance to gauge its effectiveness because environmental groups have successfully fought it every step of the way. Vitamin A deficiency is responsible for up to two million deaths each year and some 500,000 cases of irreversible blindness. Pregnant women and children are particularly susceptible.

We should all take a minute to let that sink in. Imagine the outcry if those victims were Canadians, or our neighbours and our families.

Meanwhile, we fill farm publica-

tions and letters to the Editor with ideological rhetoric about what’s best for the developing world — all written from the comfort of our La-Z-boys.

I suspect that for people like Frick and the organizations that categorically oppose golden rice to consider that it just may be one of the tools that could make a difference would show weakness in the anti-GM dogma, and that would never do.

I long for the day we consider all solutions based on an objective review of their merit and shed this ideological baggage.

I’m hopeful the day will come when all people, particularly those in the developing world, will be free to choose solutions they feel best meet their needs.

In the time it’s taken you to read this letter, six people — most likely sons and daughters — have died of vitamin A deficiency largely because we

think we know what’s best for them.

We ought to be ashamed of ourselves.

Greg Hockaday, Calgary, Alta.

GOOD POLICY PROGRAM To the Editor: I am writing in response to the column by Ross Macdonald on “Good ag policy helps make communities great” (Nov. 27, WP).

Macdonald raises a good point about the investment our government makes in events like Canadian Western Agribition and the value brought to the industry and its related stakeholders.

Macdonald notes the event contributes $27 million in economic activity. The most current contri-

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bution is, in fact, more than $37 million annually.

To further support Macdonald’s argument about good policy, the investment in Agribition also brings both a social and cultural benefit to society.

The base funding the show receives is instrumental in providing a social gathering of visitors and exhibitors from across North America, paving the way for the obvious economic output. Not to be outdone is the cultural benefit. The show attracts over 125,000 visitors annually, many of which experience agriculture for the first time.

More than 6,000 school kids benefit from the first-hand look and feel of the best beef show on the continent. Agriculture awareness is a key component of the show and is instrumental in attracting youth to the industry.

On a tangible note related to policy,

three years ago the provincial government piloted a program for international market development funded through the federal Growing Forward 2 program.

This policy became the foundation for today’s Incoming Buyers Program at Canadian Western Agribition and has been instrumental in attracting buyers from other countries to the show to purchase Canadian genetics and technologies.

Since inception, this program has paid approximately $100,000 in travel support to qualified buyers from over 10 countries.

In this case, good policy paved the way for domestic and international trading opportunities. Not bad for the preservation of a $37 million economic engine.

Marty Seymour, CEO, Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, Sask.

TURNING OVER NEW LEAF

Appreciating what life offers SPIRITUAL VIGNETTES

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story has been told of two stonecutters who laboured in the hot sun with their chisels and hammers. When asked what they were doing, one grumped that he worked all day shaping stones. The other cheerfully replied that he was “building cathedrals.”

As we stand at the cusp of a new year, how might we respond if asked what this moment means for us? Are we simply trudging along doing what needs to be done or do we have a sense of vision and purpose?

It is so easy to become stagnated when faced with the demands of family, making a living, keeping up to society’s expectations and marking time with aging bodies. We may simply pass through the days without recognizing we can make choices and take active responsibility for finding the best that life has to offer.

We don’t have to be so glum.

For example, when it comes to stepping into retirement, do you dare to call yourself a zoomer?

Did you know that zoomer means boomers with zip?

The quotation on a funeral card said so much when it paid tribute to my friend’s thoughtful life philosophy.

“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play, his labour and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself he always seems to be doing both. Enough for him that he does it well.”

May you enter this new year with expectation, a sense of adventure and gratitude. We are so fortunate to have God’s blessings enfold us.

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

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SPECIAL REPORT Canola has long been seen as a good winter seeded crop in local rotations in Georgia and other southeastern U.S. states. But lack of markets held it back — until now. Growers are now seeding non-genetically modified varieties to serve a niche food market, while the meal is going to the booming local poultry industry.

A proposed bioplastics plant would further boost acreage.

This beachhead in the American South could be good for Canadian growers, too, by expanding the canola consumer base and providing experience and data in alternative production systems, such as row crop seeding with planters. Western Producer reporter Robert Arnason takes a look at the fledgling canola industry in Georgia in this Special Report.

AgStrong, a canola processor in Bowersville, Georgia, markets its own line of non-GM, expeller pressed canola oil under the Solio Family brand. | ROBERT ARNASON PHOTOS

WINTER WHEAT GETS NEW COMPETITION

Golden crop gains ground in Georgia Canola lost its lustre when a crushing co-operative failed to materialize, but it is again attracting interest

Moving a producer from wheat is somewhat tough.

Changing the average southern farmer (is not easy).

ANDREW MOORE CANOLA GROWER AND OILSEED PROCESSOR NEAR RESACA, GEORGIA

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ESACA , Ga. — It’s hard to imagine while driving down a gravel road in northwestern Georgia that people grow crops here.

Trees and homes on quarter acre lots line both sides of the road, and it’s difficult to see more than 500 metres in any direction.

However, the sight lines suddenly open up three kilometres east of Resaca, which is 120 km from Atlanta, and the trees give way to farmland.

Grain bins and a feed mill are visible down the gravel road, confirming it is possible to grow crops in this area.

In fact, the river valleys and other pockets of agricultural land in this part of Georgia are productive, par-

ticularly for winter canola.

Growers in the region, near the Chattahoochee National Forest, regularly produce canola yields of 50 to 60 bushels per acre.

Dozens of farmers in the northern half of the state are growing winter canola, which is surprising be-cause as recently as 2006 there was almost none.

Andrew Moore, who farms with his father, grandfather and uncle near Resaca, is one of those credited with resurrecting canola in the state.

The Moores grew winter canola in the 1980s and early 1990s, when University of Georgia extension personnel promoted the oilseed as an alternative winter crop.

The university even had a full-time canola breeder because many people expected canola acres to boom in the southeastern United States.

However, local markets for canola disappeared in the 1990s after a canola crushing co-operative in central Georgia never materialized.

The Moores and other farmers who liked growing canola abandoned the crop. By the early 2000s, Georgia’s canola dream was dead.

However, Andrew’s father, Joe, took a trip to Minnesota in 2006 and met a farmer who was crushing canola on his farm with a cold pressed expeller.

The new knowledge inspired the Moores to try something similar.

They planned to convert canola oil to biodiesel to power tractors on their farm.

“In 2006, we put in a pilot plant and started processing about 18 tons of canola per day. The canola came from our farm,” he said while standing near a trailer that serves as an office for Resaca Sun, the name of the Moore’s oilseed processing business.

“That was the first canola grown in Georgia in quite a long time.”

Just behind where Moore was standing was a connection to Manitoba: a plastic guard for a MacDon combine header.

The Moores followed up their initial experiment by expanding their operations in 2008. They now operate a 50 ton per day expeller press and a feed mill and grow 500 acres of winter canola.

They also process soybeans and sunflowers, but the focus is canola.

Acres expanding During the last seven years, they have convinced farmers in northern Georgia, nearby Tennessee and Alabama to grow winter canola once again or try it for the first time.

One of Moore’s partners in the business, Robert Davis, left around 2009 to start his own canola processing enterprise in Bowersville, Ga., 200 km northwest of Atlanta.

Davis and his cousin for med AgStrong and began holding meetings to sell farmers on canola.

One of their first converts was Russ Moon, who farms near Athens, Ga. “It’s good for our rotation,” said

Moon, who grows winter canola on a three-year rotation and dedicates one-third of his 1,300 acres to the oilseed.

“We can’t plant wheat after wheat and wheat.”

AgStrong also convinced Kevin Rentz, who farms in Branson, Ga., near the Florida border, to take a chance on canola five years ago.

“I started growing it because wheat prices were in the dumps,” said Rentz, who grows cotton and peanuts in the summer and canola and wheat in winter.

“I needed to find a different crop.”

His first experiment with 70 acres of canola was a flop because a spring windstorm wiped out half of the crop.

However, the second year was more encouraging.

“We averaged close to 50 bu. and the price was really good. I think I sold it for around $15 per bu.”

AgStrong has also reached outside of Georgia to attract canola production. A number of South Carolina farmers are now growing winter canola and selling it to the company.

“We’ve always been able to grow canola in South Carolina, but we didn’t always have a market for it,” said Trish Dehond, an agriculture extension rep for Clemson University in Darlington County, S.C. “Now we have a market for it.”

South Carolina farmers also grew canola in the 1980s and 1990s, but it died off when local buyers vanished.

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MARKET DEMAND

RR soybean growers opt for non-GM canola

I know there’s some yellow flower involved.

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Local processors create market niche and serve poultry industry DOES IT COME FROM CORN?

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OLBERT, Ga. — Russ Moon doesn’t fit the description of a f a r m e r w h o g ro w s n o n genetically modified crops.

Modern John Deere tractors were parked in his farmyard, and employees loaded totes of winter wheat onto a trailer as they prepared to go seeding on a 12 C morning in midNovember.

Moon’s farm office was decorated with a variety of John Deere merchandise, including a JD clock. A rifle leaned against the wall in the corner, and Moon sported a camouflage hat with a Crop Production Services logo.

However, despite all the signs that’s he’s a typical, conventional farmer, Moon has grown non-GM canola on his 1,300 acre farm 30 kilometres northeast of Athens for the last five years.

Moon has no philosophically objection to agricultural biotechnology. Like many farmers in the southeastern United States, he plants Roundup Ready soybeans following a crop of winter canola. He chooses to seed non-GM canola because he doesn’t want an infestation of volunteer canola in his soybean crop.

Most farmers in the southeastern U.S. have a similar outlook. They don’t want canola to cause problems in their RR beans or cotton, so almost all of the winter canola grown in the region is non-GM. Farmers and canola processors in the southeast didn’t initially tout the uniqueness of their product, but they have differentiated their crop from GM canola in the last couple of years.

AgStrong, a canola processor in Bowersville, Georgia, buys canola from growers in Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and other southeastern states.

The company markets its own line of non-GM, expeller pressed canola oil under the Solio Family brand. Whole Foods and other health foods stores sell Solio Family canola across the U.S.

» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE The crop competes with winter wheat for acreage in Georgia, South Carolina and other parts of the southeast, and the battle comes down to basic economics.

“It’s all down to business at the end of the day.… It’s all about profitability per acre,” said Brian Caldbeck, who runs Rubisco Seeds, a hybrid canola seed dealer in Kentucky.

“Here (in Kentucky), we’re in a heavy double crop rotation. When we harvest the winter canola, we turn around and plant the Roundup Ready soybeans…. The way we look at it, 50 to 60 bu. winter canola is the much the same as 80 bu. wheat for the revenue. If we can’t make 50 to 60 bu. … they (farmers) are not going to grow it.”

Caldbeck, who specialized in winter oilseeds in Europe before leaving Ireland for the United States 10 years ago, said Kentucky farmers have been growing winter canola for more than a decade.

However, they had to ship it to an ADM crushing plant in Windsor,

Survey reveals shoppers unsure where canola comes from

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Russ Moon, who farms near Colbert, Georgia, is one of many growers in the state who treat canola like a row crop. Moon initially seeded winter canola with a drill, but through experimentation learned he could plant two pounds per acre of seed with a planter and still get 50 to 60 bushels per acre yields | ROBERT ARNASON PHOTO Andrew Moore, who owns Resaca Sun, an oilseed processing plant in Resaca, Ga., said he also produces expeller pressed non-GM canola oil for clients in the food industry.

“There are several different buyer groups, but it mainly goes into commercial fryers,” he said. “There is some bottling.”

Meanwhile, demand for canola meal outstrips supply in Georgia.

“We’re sitting in one of the largest poultry areas in the United States … and this area is the highest concen-

trated poultry area in the state,” said Moon, who has seven broiler barns.

His neighbour has six more on the other side of the road.

“These poultry companies really want the canola meal…. That’s why AgStrong located in this area. They knew they could get rid of the meal.”

However, consumer awareness remains a problem in Georgia.

Moore said has had many conversations with confused consumers.

“We always get, ‘granola? So you’re growing ‘granola?’ No, no, no, it’s

canola.”

There is no canola grower association in Georgia, so the industry doesn’t spend money on promotional campaigns. Farmers rely on free advertisement in spring when canola fields are blooming.

“We have some fields that are right on I-75,” Moore said.

“People come out to take photos of these big, yellow fields. We’ve had people take wedding photos.”

Ont., before AgStrong and Resaca Sun were formed.

AgStrong announced plans last spring to build a $7.3 million, 150 ton per day canola processing plant in Trenton, Ky. Meredian Holdings Group is also investing in canola processing in the southeastern U.S. It is building a plant to turn canola oil into bioplastics in Bainbridge, Ga., near the Florida border.

The company contracted 5,000 acres of canola in southwestern Georgia this fall and has ambitious expansion plans. Meredian will need 100,000 acres of canola to supply its bioplastics production when it reaches full capacity.

Private investors in the southeastern U.S. may feel optimistic about canola, but the industry is tiny compared to Western Canada. C rushing plants are small and the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t even track canola acres in the region.

Moore said planted area estimates range from 15,000 to 60,000 acres, and Resaca Sun, AgStrong and Meredian will need much more than 60,000

acres to run at full capacity.

Processors will have to convince more farmers to grow winter canola, which isn’t a sure thing.

“Moving a producer from wheat is somewhat tough,” said Moore, a director with the U.S. Canola Association. “Changing the average southern farmer (is not easy).”

of acres in the U.S. is going to be in the southeast…. If we had a big buyer, ADM, Bunge, Cargill, any of those companies come in and say, ‘we want to put in a canola processing facility or convert one’ … you would see a dramatic increase in canola acres.”

Moon isn’t convinced canola will boom in Georgia. He said it is unlikely to become a big acreage crop comparable to cotton or peanuts.

“It’s going to be a fit for certain farmers, (but) I think (acres) can slowly grow,” he said.

“As long as we’re making money on it, it will continue to grow.”

Moore agreed canola acreage in the southeastern U.S. will never compare to Western Canada, but a steady acreage expansion should boost canola’s profile in places like Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, which are home to 25 million people.

If a larger percentage of those consumers become aware of the crop it should benefit canola growers across North America, including those in Western Canada.

Optimistic outlook Nonetheless, Moore said canola has a bright future in the southeast.

“I believe that North Dakota and Minnesota (canola) … is now in a battle for acreage (with soybeans and corn),” he said. ”It’s hard to believe there’s going to be an expansion in that area.”

Winter canola has exploded in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, going from nothing to 300,000 acres in short order. However, acreage fell this fall after freezing weather and a winter drought hammered yields last year.

“You can’t grow anything … when you get five inches of rain per year,” Moore said. “I believe the expansion

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THENS, Ga. — There is good news and bad news for canola marketers in Georgia, America’s ninth most populous state.

The good news is that canola oil was easy to find at a Kroger grocery store on the outskirts of Athens. Five brands of canola oil were on sale, including generic products and an organic canola oil spray.

As well, canola oil had comparable shelf space to soybean oil and other vegetable oils.

However, the bad new is that Kroger shoppers had no idea what canola is.

“I’ve never heard of the crop, just the oil,” said Benny, a man in his late 60s or early 70s who buys canola oil to cook fried chicken.

Asked what canola oil is made from, Benny hesitated a few seconds before answering.

“I’ve never thought about it really…. I just thought it was healthier.”

Benny’s response was typical of Kroger customers and residents of Athens, a university town 20 kilometres from where Georgia farmers grow canola.

In an unscientific and unprofessional survey of 14 shoppers: • Two Georgians knew that canola was a crop.

• One thought canola oil was made from corn.

• Ten said they bought canola oil, mostly because it’s “healthier.”

• Four said they don’t buy canola oil.

They buy olive oil or coconut oil because those oils are “healthier.”

The participants in the survey included: • A 45 to 50 year old man shopping for his mother, who bought a bottle of canola oil because it was on her list.

He used to work for Georgia’s department of agriculture but had never heard of a crop called canola.

• Michelle, about 50, buys canola oil but isn’t familiar with the crop. “I feel it’s healthier for you and use it instead of, say … Crisco.”

• Elizabeth, 45 to 50, is married to a man who used to farm. She knows what canola is and knows it is grown in Georgia. “It’s supposed to be healthier and it’s cheaper than olive oil.”

• Chamerelle, a 45-year-old woman with two children, doesn’t buy canola oil because she doesn’t like the flavour. I don’t cook a lot of things in oil, but when I do I use coconut oil or olive oil for the health benefits.”

• Victoria, 25 to 30, has heard of canola oil and canola. “I know there’s some yellow flower involved.” However, she doesn’t cook with it. Instead, she buys coconut oil and olive oil.

“I read somewhere that (coconut and olive oil) is healthier, but I don’t know if it’s true.”

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BRITISH COLUMBIA POWER

Hydroelectric dam approved despite ‘negative impacts’ Construction of the Peace River dam is scheduled to begin next year

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

British Columbia energy minister Bill Bennett said the need for low cost, reliable electricity outweighed the negative impacts in the province’s decision to approve a controversial hydroelectric dam on the Peace River.

“This was a decision the government had to make that was in the best interest of the majority of British Columbians over the next 100 years. It will provide cheap electricity to the whole province for 100 years,” Bennett said after the government announced it would build the Site C dam, which is expected to cost $8.8 billion.

Construction of the dam near Fort St. John is scheduled to begin next summer and be completed by 2024, although legal challenges could delay that.

The dam will be the third hydroelectric dam on the Peace River. It is located downstream from the W.A.C Bennett and Peace Canyon dams.

The project is estimated to generate 1,100 megawatts of capacity, enough to power the equivalent of 450,000 homes, or eight percent of the province’s electricity needs.

Five lawsuits have been launched opposing the dam’s construction, which would flood prime agricultural land and land belonging to First Nations in the region.

Critics have also raised concerns

BILL BENNETT B.C. ENERGY MINISTER

about the cost estimates.

Ken and Darlene Boon will lose their home in the Peace River Valley if the dam is built. It would raise the water level of the river to just below their home and flood their fields.

The dam would raise the water level 50 metres and increase the width of the Peace River to two to three times its current size. The project would flood 12,000 acres and force the reloc at i o n o f 3 4 f a m i l i e s a l o n g 8 3 kilometres of river.

“We were hoping for the best, but more or less expected this decision,” Ken Boon said after the announcement.

“It’s mind boggling in this day and age there is no vision in the government and that they should proceed with a proposal like this.”

He hopes to stop or slow the project through court cases against the provincial and federal governments.

First Nations groups in Alberta and B.C. have also launched court cases because of the impact the dam will have on their land.

Bennett said the government knows there will be negative impacts

on landowners and First Nations, but it needs to move forward with the project.

“We’re very sensitive to the reality there will be negative impacts to some people. We still got a lot of work to do to mitigate those impacts.”

The federal and provincial governments granted environmental certificates to the projects in October, along with a list of 80 conditions that must be met before the project can go ahead.

The conditions include establishing a $20 million fund to compensate for lost agricultural land, developing a wetland mitigation and compensation plan, developing an aboriginal business participation strategy and using construction methods that would mitigate adverse effects on wildlife and the habitat.

Bennett said he hopes First Nations communities can be convinced to come on side through employment and training opportunities offered by the project.

B.C. premier Christy Clark said the hydroelectric dam would be the cheapest option for the province’s growing energy demands.

“Affordable, reliable, clean electricity is the backbone of British Columbia’s economy.… Site C will support our quality of life for decades to come and will enable continued investment and a growing economy.” mary.macarthur@producer.com

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Farmers behind a class action lawsuit against the federal government are continuing their march to Canada’s highest court.

Documents related to their case regarding CWB pool account funds were filed Dec. 16, according to a news release.

The Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board had originally filed a $17 billion suit related to the dismantling of CWB’s single desk powers and confiscated property.

A judge rejected that effort, but a smaller suit was allowed to proceed.

“The recent Federal Court of Appeal ruling gave a green light for the class action to proceed with the parts of the case based on the misallocation of CWB pool account funds in 201112,” Winnipeg lawyer Anders Bruun said in the news release.

“This part of the class action will be going forward regardless of the

STEWART WELLS FRIENDS OF THE CWB CHAIR

results of this leave to appeal application.”

Four farmers are named as plaintiffs: Harold Bell of Fort St. John, B.C., Andrew Dennis of Brookdale, Man., Nathan Macklin of DeBolt, Alta., and Ian McCreary of Bladworth, Sask.

“I’m glad the plaintiffs have elected to give the Supreme Court the opportunity to address the inconsistency in lower court rulings holding that farmers have a right to advance a claim for pool account monies yet do not have a right to the property bought and paid for with those pool account monies,” said Stewart Wells, chair of the Friends of the CWB.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Planned film to counter anti-GMO arguments Chief executive officer of Agri-Trend is raising money for a big-budget documentary to defend use of genetic modification

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

Farmers concerned about losing a valuable biotechnology tool are urged to support a pro-GMO movie.

Rob Saik, chief executive officer of Agri-Trend Group of Companies, said farmers are in danger of losing genetic modification unless they tell politicians and consumers the importance of the technology.

“If agriculture doesn’t stand up and speak up, valuable tools will be ripped out of our hands,” said Saik.

“Now we have really loud activists shouting out against the technology.

The public is uneducated, and it is resulting in the politicians making panic policy, and they want to rip one of the most valuable tools out of our hands.”

Saik is so concerned about the antiGMO lobby swaying decision makers that he is making a movie to show the technology’s virtues.

He hired his movie-making son, Nick, and is trying to raise $1 million to make the movie, Know GMO. The movie is aimed not at agriculture but at consumers, politicians and decision makers, who are far removed from farming and hear only an anti-GMO message.

“The movie is going to be global in nature and looking at the memes that attack GMO around the world,” he said.

“The key here is to correct and counter some of the memes that are out there.”

Saik hopes the movie will be shown at film festivals and schools and used by politicians and the food industry to gain an understanding of the

importance of GMO technology.

“Between the documentary and vignettes, it will provide an accurate portrayal of how science is being integrated in agriculture.”

Saik knew he needed to make a proGMO movie after talking to an American movie producer during a marketing course in Arizona. He volunteered to fly to Iowa this spring and be interviewed for an anti-vaccination and anti-GMO movie about the benefits of genetic modification.

However, his comments were edited out of the movie.

“I got back after that experience and I got mad. Here is another movie coming out that is going to slam modern agriculture and its scientific practices. I just had enough.”

Saik called some friends, who each donated $10,000 to raise $80,000 for pre-production of a pro-GMO movie.

Another $55,000 was raised in early December at Agri-Trend’s Farm Forum Event in Saskatoon.

Saik has set a deadline of Jan. 31 to raise the rest of the money to fund the movie.

Donations are funnelled through the Farm and Food Care Foundation, which raises awareness of food and farming in Canada.

Foundation board member Kim McConnell said consumers and retailers want to know more about food, and the movie will help give them the information they seek.

A recent meeting with Loblaws, the largest food distribution company in Canada, identified animal welfare, GMO technology and neonicotinoids as the three top concerns from consumers.

“This whole GMO thing is being

influenced by one side. They’re looking for the other side to make a decision,” said McConnell.

“Rob is giving that side. He will help people make an informed decision.

The vast majority of people are confused.”

Saik said the movie will have credibility because the producers will talk to scientists and farmers who know about the technology.

“The movie isn’t going to be based on somebody’s opinion,” he said.

“We’re going to talk to scientists around the world. It’s not going to have ‘I think’ and ‘I believe’ statements. We’re going to show people what is going on in agriculture around the world.”

Saik said people are opposed to genetic modification because they don’t understand that it is simply another tool used to improve plant breeding techniques.

“We have to teach people that genetic engineering and GMO in particular is nothing more than a progression of the breeding technology,” he said.

“Conventional breeding is really, really good, but it just takes so long to get results.”

Saik is asking farmers, retailers and consumers to donate money to the movie project through the foundation.

“To get it accomplished, I need the help of the farming community. I absolutely need the help of agriculture. We need to have people donate.”

He estimated that the movie will require $500,000 to shoot and another $300,000 for postproduction editing.

“We have no intention of making this movie a cheap movie,” he said.

“It has to be visually stunning. It has to be the kind of movie with the potential to win film festival awards.

That is the kind of recognition it needs in order for it to be visible in the urban market.”

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SLOW JOURNEY TO THE TOP

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

China-Aussie deal seen as threat to barley exports China is Canada’s third largest export market for barley, but a recent trade deal may put it at a disadvantage

BY DAN YATES

BARLEY EXPORTS IN 2013-14

SASKATOON NEWSROOM

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The recently announced ChinaAustralia free trade agreement puts Canadian barley at a disadvantage in one of the world’s most promising markets, says the Barley Council of Canada.

The trade deal, which was announced in November, removes tariffs on an array of agricultural products entering China, including meat, live animals and wine.

Tariffs won’t be eliminated for several years on most of these products, but a three percent tariff on Australian barley imports is removed immediately, along with a two percent tariff on sorghum.

Grain Growers, an Australia producers’ association, pegs the value of those two tariffs at more than $19 million using 2013 trade data.

Brian Otto, Barley Council of Canada chair, said removing the Australian barley tariff puts Canadian product at a $10 per tonne disadvantage.

“It’s not the first time that we’ve had to compete against a tariff that doesn’t work to our benefit,” said Otto.

“There are ways to do it. There’s huge opportunities in the feed, malt and food barley initiatives, and certainly we will be pursuing them.”

China is Canada’s third largest export market for barley after the United States and Japan, but Canadian exports are dwarfed by several other countries, including Australia, which is the world’s largest exporter.

“It’s a huge market for us to take advantage of when we’re shipping malt barley overseas,” Otto said.

“I think what we have to realize right now is that it’s all going to come down to the ability of our government to establish a bilateral trade agreement with China.”

Several major business deals were brokered across a multitude of sectors in November during prime minister Stephen Harper’s visit to China, including a large, multi-year agreement for canola oil.

As well, a recent reciprocal currency agreement between the two countries is seen as encouraging trade, but full-fledged talks remain on the horizon.

Demand for barley is growing in China, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Consumption is expected to increase to 6.1 million tonnes in 2014 from 3.8 million tonnes in 2011, and most of that will be filled by imports.

The USDA also expects significant long-term growth in China, which is already the largest importer of malting barley.

“China is definitely the growth

Argentina Australia Canada European Union Russia Ukraine

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(thousand tonnes)

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industry in the malt side of it, in that they have a growing population with an expanding demand for malt barley consumption or beer consumption,” said Otto.

“As in every other aspect in agriculture right now, it’s a growing economy that’s starting to realize their middle class in China is starting to demand more.”

The USDA identifies Canada and Australia as China’s two main malt suppliers and expects malting barley acres to increase in Australia and decline in Canada. Canadian production fell to 5.88 million acres this year, according to Statistics Canada.

“Canada has the highest quality and is recognized for having the highest quality barley in the world, and we will certainly have a fit in the Chinese market,” said Otto, who met with Chinese maltsters earlier this year.

He said Canadian exports are going into China’s premium beer market.

“There’s a bit of challenge when it comes to transportation, but I think more than anything what we’re looking at now is there will be increased demand from China for Canadian barley. We heard that loud and clear,” he said.

“Even though the Australians have their trade agreement … and it presents challenges to us, the message we received was they do want to use more Canadian barley in their malting process.”

Statistics Canada is forecasting a 16 percent drop in barley exports for 2014-15, par tly because of smaller acres and reduced malting barley supply caused by quality problems.

Challenging weather during harvest affected malt quality, and Statistics Canada suggests that Canada and the United States may import higher than normal amounts of malting barley.

Otto said that could encourage more producers to consider the crop next year.

“There are offers out there for new crop barley already,” he said.

“They need the barley in August, September. They are already putting feelers out there.” dan .yates@producer.com

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PRESERVING A STORIED HORSE BREED A Saskatchewan couple has invested time and money in retirement to continue the breeding work for Appaloosas, once widely used by the Nez Perce First Nation. | Page 22

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WORDS OF CAUTION

When thieves come calling …

Take the keys out of all vehicles and install surveillance cameras, advises RCMP

BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Kirk DeSchryver knows what not to do if thieves enter his farm again.

“In hindsight, I probably wouldn’t get out there as involved as I was,” said the farmer from Denzil, Sask.

“There are a thousand things you think in hindsight what you might have done. I’m not sure what the right thing is.”

DeSchryver and his wife had just gone to bed one night in November around 10 when they heard the sound of vehicles in their farmyard.

At first they thought friends had stopped by but soon discovered three trucks had backed up to their Quonset and the lights were on inside.

An all-terrain vehicle was already running and thieves were in the process of stealing other things from the implement shop.

DeSchryver yelled at the perpetrators as he pulled on his work boots and then ran toward the trucks and five thieves, who he said were scrambling to get out of the yard.

The first truck hit DeSchryver as it stormed out of the driveway. The i m p a c t s p u n h i m a ro u n d a n d knocked him down.

The second truck wildly drove straight for him, driving over one of his feet.

His wife was outside by this point and trying to help him up as the third

truck came straight for them at a high speed. He said it swerved away at the last second. The shocked couple was able to call 911.

DeSchryver said it was a stroke of luck he was wearing his steel toe and shank work boots.

“If I had just had runners on, it would have probably been a different story,” he said.

A recent police report urges the public to not make any attempts to confront or stop thieves and risk harm to themselves. The report directs owners to call 911 immediately and try to gather as much detail as possible on vehicle and suspect descriptions and their direction of travel.

“It’s just a dangerous thing to confront people who are in the act of trying to steal from you,” said sgt. Carl Dinsdale of the Battleford RCMP rural detachment in Saskatchewan.

“That may go against some base instincts of a lot of people, but we would hate to see tragedy result in someone confronting someone who is trying to steal their property.… Life or their health is certainly not worth it.”

Sgt. Grant Rusk of the RCMP detachment in Unity, Sask., said four vehicles were stolen from three locations on that particular night, which involved numerous young offenders as well as adults. They were not from the local community, he added.

It’s just a dangerous thing to confront people who are in the act of trying to steal from you.

SGT. CARL DINSDALE BATTLEFORD RCMP

“A fifth vehicle was ran dry of gas and then shot using a stolen rifle from another vehicle,” he said.

Dinsdale said it’s not uncommon for people in rural areas to have a (legal) firearm in their vehicle at this time of year.

“We had a couple of occasions where vehicles have been stolen with these firearms in them, and now we have that concern,” he said.

“The risk and danger that creates is a big concern for us.”

He said a string of vehicle thefts has targeted rural properties, including farmyards. Thefts mainly involve pick-up trucks, many of which are new three-quarter and one-ton trucks, including diesel and four by fours.

Dinsdale said in his report that vehicles worth more than $2 million have been stolen in the Battlefords, Biggar, Unity, Cut Knife, Maidstone, Rosetown, Rosthern and Warman detachment areas in almost three years.

The Battlefords rural RCMP de-

tachment has had 385 complaints of stolen vehicles, trailers, ATVs and snowmobiles since January 2012.

Police have recovered 291 vehicles since then, although not all the property was originally stolen from the area.

“They are going across the Saskatchewan-Alberta border. Based on our recoveries, we know they’re stealing vehicles in Alberta as well,” he said.

“The suspects are from different widespread areas that all seem to be participating in a similar type of crime with a similar type of MO (modus operandi). “(They’re) travelling grid roads and rural properties. It’s dark and away from potential witnesses, for the most part.… They’re entering these properties looking for something they can get their hands on quick and leave. They could be doing dozens of these properties in a night.”

These kind of robberies spike during warmer months, but this time of year also presents many opportunities because vehicles are left running or with the keys in the ignition.

“Take your keys out of your vehicle.

It’s as simple a message as I can tell anyone,” said Rusk.

“A person needs to target-harden everything they have. You need to make it harder to steal.”

The report also recommended installing motion detecting lights

and alarms in yard sites and outbuildings as well as visual recording technology.

“The old saying, ‘a picture is worth a thousand words,’ well, that’s the truth, and if we can get more information via game cameras, trail cameras or video surveillance, that really helps out,” said Dinsdale.

Many of the stolen vehicles are being recovered on Crown land in various states of plunder: stripped of tires, suspension and drive trains.

“They’re tipped on their sides.

Some are stripped just of their tires and some right down to the frame and body,” he said.

Dinsdale suspects the thieves are reselling these parts either through a centralized point for redistribution or individually or on internet sites such as Kijiji. Engines, transmissions and differentials could have significant value.

“If people are seeing these types of parts for sale or the too-good-to-betrue price on parts, it might twig something in them to say, ‘wait a minute, where did this part originate?’ ” he said.

“If they suspect that someone is selling stolen vehicle parts, then they can call their local detachment directly, or if they want to remain anonymous, they can notify crime stoppers to report suspicious sales or activities.” william.dekay@producer.com

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CONTEST | PROVEN TO PLEASE

Readers share their favourite recipes from WP archives TEAM RESOURCES

BETTY ANN DEOBALD, BSHEc

Saved & savoured

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his past fall, we asked readers to share their favourite recipes clipped from The Western Producer. Many favourites were originally from other readers.

From all of the letters received, we drew one letter for our winner. Evelyn Keyowski of Shellbrook, Sask., will receive a revolving rack of spices, the perfect accessory for home kitchens and chefs.

Keyowski has received the newspaper for many years and her favourite section is the recipes. She has saved many, including a favourite that she returns to several times a year.

The hot broccoli dip, was originally submitted by Carol Dunham of Waldeck, Sask.

Keyowski said she usually has the ingredients on hand and when in a hurry, she can make it at home and finish it at the party or bring it as a snack for work.

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

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Evelyn Keyowski of Shellbrook, Sask., was the winner of our Saved and Savoured contest for the hot broccoli dip. It was initially printed in The Western Producer Dec. 6, 2012.

HOT BROCCOLI DIP 1 c. fresh broccoli chopped 2 tbsp. onion, chopped 2 tbsp. red pepper, chopped 1/4 c. fresh parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, pressed

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Grate parmesan cheese and add two tablespoons (30 mL) to the vegetables.

Add garlic, cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayon-

naise and pepper.

Mix well. Spoon the mixture into a greased two cup (500 mL) baking dish.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over top and serve with corn chips.

Muriel Eisnier of Humboldt, Sask., sent in a list of 13 WP recipes that are family favourites. This one for soft molasses cookies was from an Emmie Oddie column written March 7, 1968.

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mixer or about 300 strokes by hand. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes about seven dozen, two inch cookies.

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Marilyn Klinger of Moosomin, Sask., sent the following cranberry muffin recipe that appeared in Jodie Mirosovsky’s column Jan. 13, 2005.

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eggs sugar 500 mL orange juice 5 mL oil 250 mL grated zucchini, 250 mL drained crushed, 398 mL pineapple drained flour 750 mL baking powder 5 mL baking soda 10 mL salt 5 mL cinnamon 10 mL dried 250 mL cranberries

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C), Line muffin tins with papers. Combine

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Sausage party piggies proved to be a popular recipe. It ran in the Dec. 13, 2012, column and was submitted by readers Lynne Johnson of Wawota, Sask., and Faye Beatty of Leslie, Sask. Both try many of our column’s recipes, with Johnson noting they’re usually easy and the ingredients are on hand. Jean Cheze of Meadow Lake, Sask., originally submitted this recipe. These little sausage rolls are nice served with a mustard dipping sauce.

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Cook the raw sausages by placing on a cookie sheet and covering with

foil. Cook in a 350 F (180 C) oven for about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in the centre, cool. For sausages or wieners that are smoked or ready to eat, pre-cooking is not required.

Combine the flour, baking powder, mustard and sage. Cut in the shortening until small pea-sized lumps. With a fork, stir in the milk. Turn onto a floured counter and roll the dough to 1/8 inch (0.25 cm) thickness and in a

rectangle shape. You may find it easier to roll half of the dough at a time.

Place several sausages, end to end, the length of the dough. Roll the dough over to just cover and cut the dough, seal the edges and then cut the rolled sausages into one inch (2 cm) pieces. Place on a baking sheet.

Continue with remaining sausages.

Bake at 400 F (200C) until dough is golden in colour, about 20 minutes.

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Denny uses the seasoning mix often and has shared it with many friends who are gluten intolerant. “Flavour is superb and can be premixed and packaged to take on camping trips or just to have in the cupboard for last minute preparation,â€? she said.Â

eggs, sugar, orange juice and oil, beat until frothy or about six minutes. Stir in zucchini and pineapple.

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Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.

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ON THE FARM | HORSES

Appaloosa breeders proud of leopards, rare ghost winds Couple helps preserve a genetic line dating back to to the mid-1800s Messer owned a stallion called Apache’s Kid Galahad (known as Galahad), which was renowned for its “leopard complex” pattern featuring a spotted coat of black and white.

The Greenwoods travelled to Messer’s ranch in Washington to pick up a young filly to begin their retirement project as novice Appaloosa breeders.

They were enchanted by Messer’s commitment to keeping the Nez Perce Appaloosa line alive and after a week at the ranch, they decided to follow in the Washington breeder’s footsteps.

In 2010, they got a call that Messer wanted to give the Greenwoods his prized herd of rare Appaloosas, including foundation stallion Galahad.

“At that time, we made an agreement. It wasn’t a contract, but it was a handshake between friends that I would look after his horses and make sure that the breed didn’t disappear,” said Bill.

Bill and his wife, Joanne, both retired educators who had grown up in Canada, subsequently bought a farm in Odessa, Sask., so they could house their growing herd of Appa-

BY CHRISTALEE FROESE FREELANCE WRITER

ODESSA, Sask. — The deal was sealed with a handshake.

When Bill and Joanne Greenwood left the ranch of Washington Appaloosa breeder Gerry Messer and his son Kelly Messer in 2007, their future had been determined by one sincere grasp.

Messer was dying of cancer and he had one wish: to keep the bloodline of a particular family of Appaloosa horses alive. Messer had spent a lifetime preserving the genetic line that led directly back to the Nez Perce tribe that lived in the U.S. Pacific Northwest region.

Nez Perce people and their Appaloosas were systematically slaughtered by the American army in the Nez Perce War. One of the tribe’s most famous leaders, Chief Joseph, surrendered to the U.S. Calvary in 1877. By that time, most of the Nez Perce Appaloosa line, known for its speed, endurance and unique colouring, had been wiped out.

A handful of North American breeders sought to keep the intelligent and majestic line of horses alive.

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loosas. They built a state-of-the-art birthing barn with 24-hour monitors at their Ghostwind Appaloosas farm and proceeded to breed the purest form of Nez Perce horses possible.

They became part of the Appaloosa Project, a worldwide initiative by American and Canadian researchers, to investigate the nature of Appaloosa genetics.

Testing confirmed that Galahad was a foundation or purebred Appaloosa. It was also found to be monozygous for the leopard gene, meaning his colts would be Appaloosa patterned or spotted 100 percent of the time regardless of the mare’s colouring.

The Greenwoods have one of the largest foundation Appaloosa herds in North America with 60 horses expressing a variety of Appaloosa patterning from the spotted leopard to the nearly solid few spot and the prized ghost wind.

The ghost wind Appaloosa was a Nez Perce medicine horse, which could be identified by three distinctive black spots on the left side of its face. The Greenwood’s first stallion, HMH Phantom Spirit, has ghost wind patterning and a personality

Joanne Greenwood feeds carrots to one of the 16 100 percent “leopard complex” horses on her farm. | CHRISTALEE FROESE PHOTOS to match.

“According to legend, the ghost wind was the war horse who could go to battle and when it was over, an eight-year-old kid could walk it back into the herd. That’s the type of temperament they have and Phantom’s temperament matches that to a T,” said Bill.

The Greenwoods have one other ghost wind stallion, Apache Solar Dancer, in addition to their prized

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FAMILY TENSION

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Appaloosas come in a variety of patterns and colours, which include solid colours as well as spotted varieties in roan, blue, chestnut and black and white.

» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE The Greenwoods retain a small number of rare foundation colts to enhance their breeding program.

The retired couple selects where their colts will go, choosing people who will not only take care of their horses but will continue to breed them as pure Appaloosas.

“It’s not a question of money for us, it’s that the right horse has the right home, which is exactly what Gerry would have done,” said Bill.

The Greenwoods have had horses go as far as Switzerland, Slovakia and throughout the United States

BILL GREENWOOD HORSE BREEDER

with prices ranging from hundreds of dollars to thousands. Bill estimated that Galahad, aged 22, is worth about $150,000, but said he would never sell him because of the handshake with Gerry Messer.

“We want to pass the legacy on to the younger passionate breeders,

the ones who will take this on and continue the Nez Perce Appaloosa breed into the future,” said Bill.

While Bill and Joanne’s early horse experience involved recreational riding with Quarter horses, the Appaloosa breed has become their sole passion.

“There’s just something about them that is truly majestic. They are very smart and if we don’t take care of them they will disappear because they’ll be seen as a commodity rather than what they are, which is the backbone of what we have become in North America,” said Joanne.

This is breaking my heart.

Whenever I see my nine-yearold niece at any of our family gatherings, she is always rude to my dad. He never says anything but I can tell by looking at him that he is hurt. My dad has always been an up-front, straight shooter kind of a guy. I am not sure why he is letting a nine-year-old kid get the better of him. I would like to say or do something but I fear that I would do more harm than good. Do you have any suggestions for me? My dad is a kind and considerate man.

He does not deserve what is going on.

A:

Aging brings with it more than a few shrinking muscles and tightening tendons. It can also bring changes to our personalities.

People who are aging often start to react to stress differently. Even those who were known as straight shooters when they were younger are more inclined to avoid stress.

They sense that a reaction can be as difficult as what caused the stress in the first place and they try to skirt around those consequences.

Put yourself in your dad’s position.

He may be hurt and disappointed when he is around your niece but that is nothing compared to the pain he would feel if he said something that could cause a rift between him and her parents.

That may be a risk he is not willing to take. I suspect that he would rather keep the peace than say something that would distract from the love he wants at this time in his life.

That leaves you as the family person likely to deal with your niece. You are not her parent and you should keep that in mind.

Her parents can reprimand her or do what they will to encourage her to be more sensitive to her grandfather but you can’t. All that you can do is give both your niece and her parents some feedback on what you see going on.

When your niece has delivered a low blow, you can say, “I think that you are being rude to my dad and I do not appreciate that.”

You are simply giving both her and her parents information. What they do with the information, whether or not they encourage your niece to apologize and be more considerate, is up to them.

Your job is to keep the information flowing. Just don’t be afraid to let your niece know how much better you will feel if and when she starts to treat your dad with more respect.

Jacklin Andrews is a family counsellor from Saskatchewan. Contact: jandrews@ producer.com.

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AG NOTES AGRICULTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEMBER REAPPOINTED Bruce La Rochelle has been reappointed to the Canada Agricultural Review. The appointment is for three years.

The tribunal consists of members appointed by the federal government.

SASK. PC PARTY HIRES Stuart Esson is the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan’s new executive director.

Esson, a former teacher, has served on Students Against Drinking and Driving’s provincial board of directors and the provincial executive for the Saskatchewan Association of Computer Educators.

He has also served as chair of

the Prelate Co-operative and as secretary-treasurer for the South West Athletic Conference.

ORGANIC SNACK GETS FUNDING Riverside Natural Foods in Vaughan, Ont., is receiving a $782,000 loan from the federal government’s Agrilnnovation program to help commercialize its organic snack food.

The money will buy new equipment to produce healthy organic bars and snacks.

The family owned company uses a moulding and dehydration process to create snack bars that will remain whole without the use of sugar binders.

It’s expected the process will increase the demand for agricultural products such as oats, blueberries and flax, in addition to adding 31 full-time jobs on the company’s

production line.

Consumer demand for healthier snacks is on the rise. Canada’s food processing sector had export sales of more than $25.4 billion in 2013.

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED The Alberta Wheat Commission has awarded two post-secondary scholarships to students at the University of Alberta.

Breanne Tidemann, a doctoral candidate in agronomy and weed science, has been awarded $10,000, and undergraduate student Kathryn Wyering received a $1,000 award for the crop science program.

Tidemann is investigating harvest weed seed control and evaluating its potential use in Western Canada.

The undergraduate scholarship is part of the wheat commission’s annual investment of $27,000 in the U of A in the form of an endowment.

The University of Lethbridge also received $25,000, which will be administered under the same structure. It will announce the inaugural recipient of the undergraduate award in the fall.

Graduate students at the U of A will also be able to apply for the wheat commission’s $10,000 scholarship in future years.

LAMB ORGANIZATION HIRES Christa Winsnes is Alberta Lamb Producers’ new executive director.

Winsnes grew up on a farm and is now part of a family cattle operation.

BROCHURES ALL ABOUT BEEF Karen Schmid, beef production specialist at Alberta Beef Producers, is working on a series of brochures with the Beef Cattle Research Council

to dispel myths and answer questions about beef.

The first brochure, called Worried about hormones in beef? should be ready by the end of the year.

It has a scientific background but provides information in easy to read graphics and quick message bites.

The brochure describes growth promoting hormones and talks about how all plants, animals and humans have naturally occurring hormones in their systems, such as estrogen.

The plan is to create a full series of brochures about topics in the beef industry and how they affect the public.

The packages will be offered at trade shows and other events where producers talk with non-farming consumers.

Schmid also hopes other provincial beef organizations join Alberta so that they can share resources and distribute them across the country.

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Fertilizer Equipment.................... 4112 Grain Augers ................................ 4115 Grain Bags/Equipment ................ 4116 Grain Carts ................................... 4118 Grain Cleaners ............................. 4121 Grain Dryers ................................. 4124 Grain Elevators ............................ 4127 Grain Testers ................................4130 Grain Vacuums............................. 4133 Harvesting & Haying Baling Equipment ......................4139 Mower Conditioners .................. 4142 Swathers ....................................4145 Swather Accessories .................4148 H&H Various .............................. 4151 Combines Belarus ....................................... 4157 Case/IH ..................................... 4160 CI ................................................4163 Caterpillar Lexion ......................4166 Deutz ..........................................4169 Ford/NH ..................................... 4172 Gleaner ...................................... 4175 John Deere ................................. 4178 Massey Ferguson ....................... 4181 Python........................................4184 Versatile ..................................... 4187 White..........................................4190 Various ....................................... 4193 Combine Accessories Combine Headers ......................4199 Combine Pickups .......................4202 Misc. Accessories ......................4205 Hydraulics ................................... 4208 Parts & Accessories ..................... 4211 Salvage....................................... 4214 Potato & Row Crop Equipment ................................. 4217 Repairs .........................................4220 Rockpickers ................................. 4223 Shop Equipment .......................... 4225 Snowblowers & Snowplows.................................4226 Silage Equipment ........................4229 Special Equipment ...................... 4232 Spraying Equipment PT Sprayers ................................4238 SP Sprayers................................ 4241 Spraying Various .......................4244 Tillage & Seeding Air Drills .....................................4250 Air Seeders ................................4253 Harrows & Packers ....................4256 Seeding Various.........................4259 Tillage Equipment .....................4262 Tillage & Seeding Various.....................................4265 Tractors Agco Agco ......................................... 4274 Allis/Deutz ............................... 4277 White ...................................... 4280 Belarus .......................................4283 Case/IH ..................................... 4286 Steiger......................................4289 Caterpillar ..................................4292 John Deere .................................4295 Kubota....................................... 4298 Massey Ferguson .......................4301 New Holland ............................. 4304 Ford ..........................................4307 Versatile...................................4310 Universal.................................... 4313 Zetor...........................................4316 Various Tractors ........................4319 Loaders & Dozers ......................... 4322 Miscellaneous ..............................4325 Wanted .........................................4328 Fencing ...........................................4400 Financing/Leasing ......................... 4450 Firewood .........................................4475 Fish & Fish Farming...... ................. 4500 Food Products .................................4525 Forestry / Logging Equipment ....... 4550 Fork Lifts & Pallet Trucks ...............4600 Fruit / Fruit Processing .................. 4605 Fur Farming .....................................4675 Generators ...................................... 4725 GPS .................................................4730 Green Energy................................... 4775 Health Care .................................... 4810 Health Foods ...................................4825 Heating & Air Conditioning ........... 4850 Hides, Furs, & Leathers ................. 4880 Hobbies & Handicrafts .................. 4885

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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

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2 JOHN DEERE SANTA CLAUS SLEIGHS (cutters), shedded, excellent cond., $5000, and $3500. 204-859-2508, Rossburn, MB. WINTER PROJECTS: IH W4, IH WD6, IH H, JD AR, JD R, JD RC 70 dsl., JD 730 RC dsl., 1929 JD D, Oliver 77 RC, MH 44 RC dsl., MH 55 dsl., Fordson Major, Caterpillar RD4. 204-745-7445, Carman, MB. JD 2 CYLINDER Luc stat. motor, runs well, or sell as parts. Magneto and carb, redone, $350. 403-382-8518, Coaldale, AB.

1976 PIPER ARCHER 181, 9/10, restored/ maintained by Ken Pashovitz. 1283 TTSN, full panel, new: paint, leather upholstery, tires, brakes, EGT, $59,500. 306-382-9024, wallace.hamm@pro-cert.org Saskatoon Sk

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WANTED: GERMAN SECOND World war items- flags, uniforms, medals, knives, what have you. 306-862-5475 Nipawin, SK WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brochures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, Saskatoon, SK.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES Sale, Piapot Lions Club 16th Annual at Maple Creek Armories, Maple Creek, SK., January 31, Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00 and Feb. 1, Sunday, 10:00 to 3:00. Call 306-558-4802.

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VS TRUCK WORKS Inc. Parting out GM 1/2 and 1 ton trucks. Call 403-972-3879, Alsask, SK. www.vstruckworks.com ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323.

NEW WILSON SUPER B in stock, 3 tridem, 2 hoppers, also 2 tandems; 2006 Doepker Super B; 2002 aluminum open-end LodeKing Super B; 1997 Castleton Super B lead, totally refurbished. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393 DL#905231 www.rbisk.ca

CHEAP LODE-KING grain trailers, good tarps and tires, holds about 1000 bushels. two left. Buy for year end. Call WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all Only models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK. or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com 1995 GRAIN MASTER pup 18’ grain trailer, Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new cond., others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, new paint, $18,500; 1996 Midland 24’, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, pup, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. paint and brakes, like new, $20,500. Merv SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE 306-276-7518 or 306-767-2616 leave Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. message, Arborfield, SK. DL #906768.

New and used parts available for 3 ton NEW 2015 NEVILLE tandem and tri-axhighway tractors including custom built les; Used 2010 Mauer tandem, $20,000. tandem converters and wet kits. All truck 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. makes/models bought and sold. Shop service available. Specializing in repair and 2010 MAUER 35’ TA, springride, roll tarp, custom rebuilding for transmissions and new tires, exc. cond., SK. trailer, new safedifferentials. Now offering driveshaft ty, $19,900. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. repair and assembly from passenger vehicles to heavy trucks. For more info FOUR SETS 2014 AHV Lode-King Super Bs, call 306-668-5675 or 1-877-362-9465. all aluminum, smooth sided, closed end, fresh safety, exc. cond., no-lift axles, air www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 ride, on-board weigh scales, alum. wheels, WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2 round alum. fenders, all approx. 125,000 tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. kms, $94,000 each. New trailers arriving Also large selection of Cummins diesel d a i l y. S w a p p i n g o u t o u r f l e e t . motors, Chevs and Fords as well. Jasper 1-866-236-4028, Calgary, AB. Auto Parts, Edmonton 1-800-294-4784, or Calgary 1-800-294-0687. We ship anywhere. We have everything, almost.

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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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Tandem axle, gooseneck, 8-1/2x24’, Beavertail and ramps, 14,000 GVW, $6900; or triple axle, $7900. All trailers custom built from 2000 to 20,000 lbs., DOT approved.

Call Dumonceau Trailers, 306-796-2006, Central Butte, SK. 53’ AND 48’ tridem and tandem stepdecks, with/without sprayer cradles; 53’, 48’ and 28’ tridem and tandem highboys, all steel and combos. SUPER B HIGHBOYS, will EISSES GRAIN TRAILER Rental & Sales. split; Tandem and S/A converter w/drop Super B grain trailers for rent by the day, hitch; B-train aluminum tankers, certified; week or month. Contact 403-782-3333 or 53’-28’ van trailers; B-train salvage trailers; Ron Brown Imp. Call: 306-493-9393, Henry at 403-350-8777, Lacombe, AB. DL#905231 www.rbisk.ca K&K ENTERPRISES: 2015 BERG’S GT345 tridem grain trailer, $53,000; 2015 Berg’s 80 MISC. SEMI-TRAILERS. Pictures and GT238 tandem grain trailer $38,800; 2015 prices at: www.trailerguy.ca For more Berg’s Super B $83,300. We Take Trades! info call 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. See our full line up at www.kandkent.ca PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and 1-888-405-8457. bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. highway tractors. For more details call 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailer.com 204-685-2222 or view information at 24’ GOOSENECK tridem 21,000 lbs, $7890; www.titantrucksales.com Bumper pull tandem lowboy: 18’, 14,000 1989 TIMPTE, ALUM., air ride, 24.5 tires, lbs., $3975; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3090; 16’, good shape, $17,500 OBO. 306-730-7871, 7 0 0 0 l b s . , $ 2 6 5 0 . F a c t o r y d i r e c t .

888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com Killaly, SK. deandouhaniuk@live.ca

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2007 FORD F150 Lariat 4x4, loaded, 5.4L, 90,347 kms, red with black interior, Stk #SK-U0460, $26,495. 1-877-373-2662, www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

BERG’S GRAIN BODIES: Custom grain, silage and gravel bodies. Berg’s Prep and Paint for details, 204-325-567 Winkler, MB CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com

LOOKING FOR: 1-2 tandem manure trucks. Mid 1990’s to early 2000’s, must be in good cond., w/wo manure spreader.

Call 780-842-2909 or 780-842-7812.

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com

2007 F-350 CREW CAB, long box, V-10 auto, 4x4, 150,000 kms, vg, $15,900. CamDon Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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2015 NEW SIDUMP’R SDR 344-60 side dump triple axle trailer, 44’ overall length, 38’ tub - 1/4” hardox, triple axle on 60” spreads, scale, rear lift axle, 24.5 rubber on dual steel wheels, 2 spd. landing gear, elec. Sidekick II tarp. 3 year tub warranty, $72,900. Available now! Call Jordan anytime at 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB.

BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, YEAR END SALE at Desert Sales on all 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 : horse and stock trailers. We carry Wilson, 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

Sundowner and Maverick trailers. Call for END-DUMP TRAILER, 1996 Cobra, 36’ 2 pricing 1-888-641-4508, Bassano, AB. axle, plastic lined, tarp, $22,000; GRAIN TRAILER, 2010 Maurer 38’ tandem, tarp, $21,000. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. SANDBLAST AND PAINT your grain trailers, boxes, flatdecks and more. We use industrial undercoat and paint. Can zinc coat ALL TRAILERS COST LESS IN Davidson Kiefer Stock Horse Trailers for added rust protection. Quality work- 1-800-213-8008 www.fasttoysforboys.com Aluminum & Steel manship guaranteed. Prairie Sandblasting CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used and Painting, 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. highway tractors. For more details call 2009 DOEPKER SUPER B grain trailers, air 204-685-2222 or view information at ride, good shape, good rubber, $60,000 www.titantrucksales.com OBO. Call 306-252-2227, Kenaston, SK. 2005 LODE-KING 53’ tandem stepdeck, 2013 PRESTIGE LODE-KING Super Bs, 11-22-5 tires, air ride, current safety, good fresh safeties, exc. cond., no lift axles, air c o n d i t i o n , $ 1 6 , 9 9 5 O B O. C a l l N e i l ride, on-board weigh scales, alum. wheels, 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. flat alum. fenders, $75,000 OBO. Call We Take Trades 50 TON RGN 10’ wide, new tires, brakes 1-866-236-4028, Calgary, AB. Give us a call, you’ll be glad you did! and floor, $16,500; Lode-King double drop, RPM Automotive $10,500. Ph. 204-822-3797, Morden, MB. NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to daycab conversions. Sandblasting and paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip.

Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. 2012 DOEPKER SUPER B grain bulkers, premium shape, 0 rust, $73,000 OBO c/w 12 brand new tires. Call 306-874-7696, Quill Lake, SK. 2008 LODE-KING PRESTIGE Super B, lowpro 24.5 tires 90%, half round SS fenders, alum. slopes. Farm use only, very nice, $58,000. 780-940-5039, Millet, AB.

AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed HEAVY SPEC: 2011 IHC ProStar daycab, tandems and tractor units. Contact David 515 HP, 18 spd, 46 rears, full lockups, dual 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, wet kit, $64,900. 306-563-8765 Canora SK SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING of heavy 2009 CHEV SILVERADO 2500, crew, LTZ, trucks, trailers and equipment. Please call 6.6L, $29,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, for details. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. DL#311430.

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DID YOU EXPERIENCE high green count in Dekalb canola? For more info contact Back-Track Investigations 1-866-882-4779 2010 DAKOTA ALUMINUM tridem, 3 hopwww.andrestrailer.com per with side chutes, 24.5 newer rubber, 1998 DOEPKER TRIDEM detachable neck $36,500. 306-221-8155, Allan, SK. trailer, 26’ working deck, fresh safety, $25,500. 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. GRASSLAND TRAILERS, providing a full line of quality trailers and truck decks from W-W, Titan and Circle-D. Compare quality 2005 GRAND MARQUIS LS leather, loaded, and appreciate value. Glen 306-640-8034, 99,000 kms., $9900. Cam-Don Motors Assiniboia, SK. gm93@sasktel.net Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2007 MUSTANG, V6, std. trans., A/T/C, mag wheels, 2 sets of tires, 124,000 kms, exc. shape, $10,900 OBO; 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4 dr. sedan, V6, auto., remote start, new: tires, exhaust, battery, steering pump and steering rack. Lady driven, exc. shape, 172,000 kms, $7950. Call Merv 306-276-7518 or 306-767-2616 leave message, Arborfield, SK.

2010 GMC 2500 HD, 4x4, Crewcab, shortbox, loaded, cloth, new tires, boxliner, 240,000 kms all highway, really clean, $14,000 OBO. 306-238-7969, Goodsoil, SK.

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

www.kieferbuiltcanada.com TRAILERS, TRAILERS. Low beds, hi-boys, flatdecks, drop decks, vans, grain, gravel trailers, detachable. 306-563-8765, Canora ALUMINUM SUPER B’s and tri-axle tankers.

MC306/406. Air and spring rides. Crude fuel, asphalt or water. Ph 306-752-4909, Melfort, SK.

2007 CHEV SILVERADO, 2500 HD, 6L, ext cab, A/T/C, 4x4, new tires and windshield, 249,134 kms, $9995. 306-567-4790, Davidson, SK. 2006 CHEV SILVERADO 1500, crew, LT 5.3L, 132,000 kms., $21,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL#311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca

WANTED: USED 20’ grain box, with or without hoist. Phone 306-666-4513, Fox Valley, SK.

4X4’S IN STOCK. We take trades. Best financial rates. Phone: Greenlight Truck & Au t o , S a s k at o o n , S K . D L # 3 1 1 4 3 0 . 1990 MACK SUPERLINER daycab, 400 inwww.GreenlightAuto.ca line six Mack engine, LWB, new 12x22.5 CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used tires, $9500. 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 1999 IHC 4900 300 HP, 10 spd., air ride, 22’ deck, fresh Sask safety, $21,900. Leasing or financing OAC. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 1980 IHC TANDEM grain truck, auto trans., 2005 IH 4300, Allison auto, AC, cruise, w/ $30,000. Call for details 306-398-7713, Cut deck, low kms, exc. cond. Ron Brown Imp. Knife, SK. erika.veikleseeds@sasktel.net 306-493-9393 DL#916803 www.rbisk.ca 1998 IHC TANDEM grain truck, auto., electric tarp, air ride, good cond., $45,000. Call 2004 MACK CH613 daycab, 217” WB, SFA, 2006 STERLING TRI-DRIVE spreader truck for more details 306-398-7713, Cut Knife, 12 front, 40 rears, air ride, double lockers, w/2007 roto-mix spreader box. 444,340 4536 hrs., floater tires. Automatic SK. erika.veikleseeds@sasktel.net AC 460, 18 spd. Eaton, 8937 hrs, 351,000 kms, powered by Cat eng. Well maintained and 2005 IH 4300, SA, Allison auto., AC, hyd. kms, wet kit 1 yr. old, 70,000 kms on new looked after. Used to spread manure and brakes, 16’ BH&T, low kms, 11x22.5 tires, 11.22.5 rubber, 6000 kms on new safety. wood chips, $105,000. Please call Jeff at exc. cond; 1981 Chev C70, 366, 5&2, 16’ Very nice low km daycab, $45,000 + GST. 403-371-6362, Brandt, AB. BH&T, 27,000 kms. Ron Brown Imp. Larry 306-221-4563, Perdue, SK. 306-493-9393 DL#905231 www.rbisk.ca 2006 PETERBILT 379, Cummins ISX, 2005 VOLVO, air ride, 20’ B&H, remote 550 HP, heavy specs, 18 spd., full lockers, control, Michel’s electric tarp, $48,000. black, 960,000 kms, new turbo, all new 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA Ltd. Premier, 3.6L tires, exc. cond. with no oil leaks. 2010 Imperial, SK. e-mail: l.hart@hotmail.com LONESTAR daycab, Cummins ISX, heavy 67,626 kms, Stk. #SK-U0898 $29,995. For specs, 18 spd., full locks, wet kit, red, only more info. call 1-877-373-2662 or view at 130,000 kms, exc. cond. Trucks not winter www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. driven. Brent 306-629-7778, Herbert, SK. 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK, low finance 2007 IHC 9200, ISX 475, 18 spd., heavy rates from 0.5% or $3000 cash discount, s p e c , f u l l l o c k e r s , S K . s a f e t i e d . starting from $28,495. 1-877-373-2662 3 0 6 - 2 7 0 - 6 3 9 9 , S a s k a t o o n , S K . www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. www.78truxsales.com 2013 IH 5900I, 42” bunk, 13L, 46 diff., 2014 SUBARU XV Crosstek, $1000 cash 4-way lock, 18 spd., 370,000 kms, engine discount, starting at $24,995 (MSRP). For warranty; 2009 9900i Int.; 2009 Freightlin- more info. call 1-877-373-2662 or view at 2006 INTERNATIONAL 9200 Eagle, Cum- er Cascadia, 515 Detroit, 46s, 3-way locks, www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. mins ISX 435 HP eng, Eaton UltraShift 900,000 kms; 2001, 2005 daycab T800s, JEEP DIESEL: 2006 Cherokee, 4x4, trans., 12/40 axles, new 20’ Berg’s grain heavy specs, also 2 w/bunks; 378 and 379 130,000 kms, in above average cond., body w/remote chute and hoist, Michel’s Pete, two 2006s, Cat, 18 spd., 46 diff, $10,900. K&L Equipment 306-795-7779, tarp, new MB safety, almost new tires. Call 4-way locks, all w/Roobar bumpers; 2006 306-537-2027, ladimer@sasktel.net Ituna, W900 Kenworth daycab, Cat, 18 spd; 2003 for price, 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. Freightliner Classic, Cat, 18 spd., new rub- SK. DL#910885.

2007 FREIGHTLINER 120, 450 HP Mer- ber; 1999 9300 IH, dual stacks, dual cedes 10 spd., AutoShift, alum. wheels, breathers, 60 Detroit, 13 spd; 1996 T800 JUST ARRIVED! 2014 Forester, 46 MPG, A/T/C, 20’ BH&T, new paint, very nice, Kenworth, 475 Cat, 13 spd; 1996 CH Mack starting from $25,995 (MSRP). For more $63,500; 2006 Peterbilt, 475 HP, Detroit 4 2 7 , 1 8 s p d . R o n B r o w n I m p . info. call 1-877-373-2662 or view at www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

18 spd., A/T/C, alum. wheels, tanks, 306-493-9393 DL#905231 www.rbisk.ca chrome bumper, like new tires, new paint, 2 0 ’ B H & T, e x c . s h ap e , s h o w t r u c k , CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used SUV’S IN STOCK. Trades, best financial $69,500; 2005 Freightliner 120, 500 HP, highway tractors. For more details call rates, biggest selection. Greenlight Truck Detroit, 18 spd., AutoShift, A/T/C, 4-way 204-685-2222 or view information at & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL#311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca lockers, 14 fronts/46 rears, alum. wheels, www.titantrucksales.com exc. tires, 20’ BH&T, alum. tanks and stacks, show truck, $61,500; 2007 Mack CH613, 460 Mack eng., 13 spd., AutoShift, alum. wheels, new tires, A/T/C, new paint, 20’ BH&T, very nice, $67,500; 2007 Mack, 460 Mack eng., 12 speed, auto trans., alum. wheels, good tires, 20’ BH&T, rear controls, pintle plate, $67,500; 1990 Kenworth T600, 450 HP Detroit, 10 spd., alum. front wheels, good tires, pulls good with 1996 36’ Cancade 2 hopper grain trailer- nice shape, $35,000; 1999 Mack CH613 tractor, 460 Mack power, 18 spd. trans., flattop sleeper, 24.5 tires, in real nice shape, safetied, $21,500. Trades accepted. Call Merv at 306-276-7518 or 306-767-2616 leave message, Arborfield, SK. DL #906768.

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CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 2012 FORD F250, crew, XLT diesel, 6.7L 74,000 kms., $37,995. Greenlight Truck & Au t o , S a s k a t o o n , S K . D L # 3 1 1 4 3 0 . www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2012 DODGE RAM 3500, mega dually, longhorn, 6.7L, 93,300 kms., $53,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. 2007 IHC 9400 Cummins power, 10 spd., DL#311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 495,000 kms, new CIM BH&T, fresh Sask safety, vg Western truck, $69,900. CamDon Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2012 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 LT, loaded, diesel, many to choose from. Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL#311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2011 NISSAN TITAN, Crew, SV, 85,000 kms., 5.6L, $22,995. Greenlight Truck & Au t o , S a s k a t o o n , S K . D L # 3 1 1 4 3 0 . www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2011 FORD F350, crew, Lariat, 6.7L, 128,000 kms., $37,995. Greenlight Truck & Au t o , S a s k at o o n , S K . D L # 3 1 1 4 3 0 . www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2011 FORD F150, Crew XLT, 3.5 EcoBoost 126,000 kms., $24,995. Greenlight Truck & Au t o , S a s k a t o o n , S K . D L # 3 1 1 4 3 0 . www.GreenlightAuto.ca

CIM TRUCK BODIES, Grain, silage, gravel, decks, service and installation. For factory 2008 F-250 , 5.4 auto, 2WD, 150,000 kms., direct pricing and options, call Humboldt, heated utility body, vg, $9900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. SK., 306-682-2505 or www.cim-ltd.ca

2007 PETERBILT 386 and 2006 Freightliners w/Eaton AutoShifts, new grain boxes, SK. safeties. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 460 Detroit, 13 speed automatic, new 20’ B&H, remote control, Michel’s elec. tarp, air ride, A/T/C, $82,500. 306-963-7691, Imperial, SK. E-mail: l.hart@hotmail.com ALLISON AUTOMATICS. New arrival: 2004 M2 Freightliner, C7 Cat Allison, C&C, $39,900, w/B&H $59,900. 2004 IHC 7400 DT 530, w/new 20’ box, fresh engine, $69,900; 2001 IHC 4900 tandem, DT 466, long WB, C&C, low miles, $19,900. K&L Equipment 306-795-7779, 306-537-2027 Ituna, SK. Email: ladimer@sasktel.net DL#910885.

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(2) 2009 T-8 00 K en w o rths , IS X 455 H.P., 18 S PD, 12,000 F ro n tAxle, 40,000 Rea rAxle, Bo th u n d er 800,000 K m s 2001 Freightlin er FL D , S -60, 430 H.P., 18 S PD, 12,000 F ro n tAxle, 40,000 Rea rAxle. As kin g. . . . . . $16 ,000 2003 GM C C7500, CAT , 210 H.P., 6 S PD, 11,000 F ro n tAxle, 21,000 Rea rAxle, 24’ Va n , Bo d y w ith p o w er ta il ga te, 320,000 K m s .

As kin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 19 9 9 M ACK CH6 13, 350 H.P., 10 S PD, 12,000 F ro n tAxle, 40,000 Rea r Axle, 809,000 K m s

13 S PD, 12,000 F ro n tAxle, 46,000 Rea rAxle, New Drives , Alu m W heels , 794,000 K m s 2013 Hin o 338 , 260 H.P., Allis o n Au to m a tic, 12&21 Axles , 65,000 K m s , 24’ Va n Bo d y w ith Po w er, T a il Ga te. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 7,000 19 9 5 IHC 8 100, M 11, 300 H.P., 13 S PD, 12 & 40 Axles , 1.5 M K m s .

As kin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2008 IHC 9 9 00I, IS X, 525 H.P. 18 S PD, 12 & 46 Axles , F u ll L o ckers , New T u rb o , Clea n DPF , M o o s e Bu m p er, New T ires , 950,000 K m s 2000 V o lvo 6 70, S -60, 430 H.P., 13 S PD, 12,000 F ro n tAxle, 40,000 Rea rAxle. As kin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 ,000

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NEW 201 5 GM 3500 R EG. CAB 4 W D , C& C,6.0L,V 8 au to ,d u alre arw he e ls , A/C/T,PL,w hite .

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2 M O R E 201 5 GM C AND CHEV 3500 HD 4 X 4 , 1 To n ,C& C,Du ram ax Die s e l Allis o n Au to ,A/C/T,PL,w hite . Sto ck #F1 259 M SRP $59,375. . . . . . . . . . . . Sa le Price $52,9 9 5

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M SRP $28,500. . . . . . . . . . . . Sa le Price $22,4 00

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CAN-AM TRUCK EXPORT LTD., Delisle, SK, 1-800-938-3323. 1998 KW T600, N14, 13 spd., 40 rears, sleeper, SK. truck, $18,000; 2004 IHC 4300, DT 466, auto, w/16’ grain unit, very nice, $38,000; 2002 IHC 4300, DT 466, 6 spd., hyd. brakes, w/26’ steel deck, $19,000; 6” water pump, diesel, on trailer, $3500; 1998 CH Mack, 427, 18 spd., 40 rears, w/20’ deck and crane, 873,000 kms, Sask. truck, very nice, $30,000; 2001 Western Star 4964 tridem gravel truck, C15 Cat, 18 spd., 69,000 lb. rears, w/6-way lock, 19’ box, $65,000; 2003 Pete 379, C15, 18 spd., 46 rears, 4-way locks, $37,000; 1987 KW900, 350, 13 spd., 40 rears, 20’ deck and Hiab 260 crane, $28,000; 2001 FL80, 3126 Cat Allison auto, w/new 15’ gravel unit, $42,000; 1974 Kenworth water truck, 555 Cummins, auto, tandem, 3000 gal. alum. tank, $15,000; Tandem dolly converter, $5,500; 1986 JLG 80HX boom lift, $14,000; 1998 IHC 4700, DT 466, auto, w/20’ deck, $16,500; 2005 GMC W4500 diesel, auto, cube van with power lift gate, hyd. brakes, $12,000; Two sander units, $2000-$3000; Gensets available. Financing available, OAC. www.can-amtruck.com DL#910420 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MFG. for grain box packages, decks, gravel boxes, HD combination grain and silage boxes, pup trailers, frame alterations, custom paint, complete service. www.cim-ltd.ca For pricing ph 306-682-2505 Humboldt SK

HANDICAPPED? 2006 DODGE Caravan, with Medi-Chair on passenger side, exceptionally clean interior, $5500. Call: 306-563-8765, Canora, SK.

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201 5 CHEV SILV ER AD O 2500 CR EW CAB 6.0L V 8,Traile rin g Eq u ipm e n t,1 8” W he e ls , Su m m itW hite w ith Eb o n y Clo th M SRP $53,1 80. . . . . . . . . . . .Sa le Price $4 5,1 7 0

201 5 GM C SIER R A 2500 CR EW CAB 6.6L V 8 Du ram ax Die s e l,Lo ad e d Z71 Bro n ze Allo y,M e tallic w ith Je tBlack M SRP $70,265. . . . . . . . . . . . Sa le Price $6 0,1 07

201 5 CH EV & GM C 3 500 “ BIG D UAL L Y” - 1 M O R E IN STO CK

201 5 GM C SIER R A 3500 D U AL LY SLT Du ram ax Die s e l,Lo ad e d ,N avig atio n , He ate d & Co o le d Se ats ,HD Traile rin g Pkg ,Bro n ze Allo y M e tallic w ith Co co a Du n e Le athe r. Sto ck #:F1 090 M SRP $75,900. . . . . . . . . . . . Sa le Price $6 5,1 9 3

201 5 K ENW O R TH T370 TAND EM GR AIN TR U CK -1 M O R E IN STO CK 350 HP PaccarPX -8 (Cu m m in s )6 s pd Allis o n Au to ,Lo ad e d ,CIM 20’x65” Ultrace l1 1 b o x w ith M iche ls e le ctric tarp, re m o te ho is t& En d g ate ,Ure than e En am e l Bo x,W hite w ith Te alG re e n Bo x M SRP $1 94 ,860. . . . . . . . Sa le Price $1 4 9 ,9 9 5

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STEEL BUILDINGS, Factory year end write off to lower pricing. Call for deal. Can erect. 1-800-964-8335.

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PARTING 20 GRADERS. John Deere 772 A/B; Fiat-Allis 100-DD; Cat 112, 120, 12E, 8T, 140; Champion 562, 600, 720, 930, 740, 760. Some new parts in stock. Central Canada’s largest wreckers of construction equipment with two yards over 50 acres.

We have what you need. Call 204-667-2867 or fax 204-667-2932. Located at 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB. OVER 500 NEW and used buckets, snow buckets for loaders, skidsteers, buckets for large front end loaders, buckets for backhoes and attachments of all sizes. Dozer blades for snow and several snowblowers, small and large. 5 gas and diesel trucks with blowers and blades attached. Acres and acres of salvage. Central Canada’s largest wreckers of construction equipment with two yards, over 50 acres. We have what you need. Call: 204-667-2867 or fax 204-667-2932. Located at 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB.

FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: Crop insurance appeals; Spray drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunction.

Call Back-Track Investigations for assis- MACKIE EQUIPMENT LTD. New, used ALBERTA TILE DRAINAGE Business tance and compensation 1-866-882-4779. and surplus parts including attachments.

Opportunity. Interest and adoption of tile Using our Worldwide locating system, let drainage is rapidly growing in Alberta. This us help you locate Caterpillar, various othopportunity includes equipment, training, ers and even hard to find parts. Contact us customer base, and expertise from Canada's leading provider of water manage- FARMTOOL - Farm Accounting Software, today at 306-352-3070, Regina, SK. or visit ment services for agriculture. Franchise or Farmtool Companion - field, service and our website at: www.mackieltd.com. completely independent opportunities inventory records for Windows 7 and 8. CAT HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS: considered. High earning potential. Taber, Integrated help. Automatic back-ups, print 463, 435, 80 and 70, all very good cond., AB. 204-325-2929, cunrau@plsinc.ca or export data from any screen. Wil-Tech new conversion. Also new and used scrapSoftware Ltd., Ph/fax 306-679-2299, e- er tires. Can deliver. 204-793-0098, Stony DO YOU HAVE an empty barn and want mail: wiltech@sasktel.net Box 88, Burstall, Mountain, MB. to raise ducks? 4$/dozen fertilized duck SK., S0N 0H0. www.wil-techsoftware.com/ 2004 CASE 1850, only 2600 hrs., as new eggs. Call 780-450-6103, Edmonton, AB. c o n d . , L G P, s t r a i g h t d o z e r w / t i l t .

ECONO LODGE, 48 rooms, Innisfail, AB., 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. $4,200,000; Imperial Hunter Hotel, BassaEXCELLENT SELECTION Used skidsteers, no, AB.; Double D Motel, 18 rooms, Nantrack loaders, forklifts, zoom booms, mini ton, AB.; Lamplighter Inn, Three Hills, AB. excavators. Visit website www.glenmor.cc Call Bruce McIntosh, Re/Max Landan, for details, specs and prices. Glenmor, 403-256-3888, Calgary, AB. LOWDERMILK TRANSPORT IS providing phone 1-888-708-3739, Prince Albert, SK. LIQUOR STORE FOR SALE: Thriving busi- one call service for all Equipment/Hay ness in a small town of central AB. Com- hauling. Very experienced, multiple trucks CASE 1845 SKIDSTEER, dsl., hand conputer system, security cameras, plus other serving AB., SK., and MB. 780-872-0107, trols, canopy encl., no cab, nice cond., $8500. 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. security system etc. For more info. call 306-252-1001, Kenaston, SK. 780-879-0003 or taffy81@telus.net 2005 HITACHI ZX230 LC hyd. excavator, 4943 hrs., QA bucket w/hyd. thumb, 12’ stick, AC. 587-991-6605, Edmonton, AB.

FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK. EQUIPMENT HAULING. Serving Western DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too Canada and Northwest USA. Call Harvey at MERIDIAN’S NEW 10,000L 70/30 split high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call 1-877-824-3010 or cell 403-795-1872. double wall fuel tank ULC approved, pow- us to develop a professional mediation Vandenberg Hay Farms Ltd., Nobleford AB. der coated, $2995. Delivery available. We- plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. Email: logistics@vandenberghay.ca taskiwin Co-op, AB. John 780-352-9155.

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LARRY HIEBERT TRUCKING: equipment hauling, farm machinery. Serving western Canada. 780-720-4304, Willingdon, AB. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay for sale. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. LONG LAKE TRUCKING custom hay hauling, 2 units. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. MERIDIAN 4600L AG double wall fuel tank, ULC approved, powder coated, $2995. Delivery available. Wetaskiwin Coop, AB. John 780-352-9155.

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TOYOTA FORKLIFT, 8000 lb., propane, showing 4200 hrs., good cond., $16,500.

Can email pics. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. email: glelias@hotmail.com 1985 CHAMPION 740A Articulated grader, Cummins turbo diesel, full cab, powershift trans, 13’6” moldboard, front mount hyd. ripper, brand new 14.00-24 tires, excellent shape, $35,000. Call Jordan anytime at 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. FORD F700 DSL w/deck, mounted Sullair compressor and side mounted GD drill, all in working order; Two Garden Denver 375 and 450 compressors. All units in working order. Large stock of diesel motor parts.

For more info or photos ph. 204-667-2867 fax: 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB. RECLAMATION CONTRACTORS: Bigham 3 and 4 leg mechanical trip 3 pt. hitch Paratills in stock; parts for Bigham and Tye Paratills. Call Kellough’s: 1-888-500-2646.

CAT 2007 966H loader, 4.75 yard bucket, weigh scale, 5700 hrs. Phone Bruce 403-837-2343, Calgary, AB. HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 to 20 yd. available, rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc., 306-682-3332, Muenster 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 .

780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. CASE 125B DELIMBER, good working order; IH 3964 Feller Bungler; 2- new Pemberton tree shears to fit Cat 320 and Cat 300; Sawmill all steel 48” blade, 50’ long; 450 Timberjack Grapple skidder; Clark 668 Skidder, Cat 966C Hi-Lift w/pulp clam.

Parting out several skidders. Acres and acres of salvage. 2 yards over 50 acres.

Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Ph: 204-667-2867, fax: 204-667-2932.

SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: rock buckets, dirt buckets, grapples and more top quality. Also have truck decks in stock.

Welding and Sales 306-731-3009 2007 JD 624J wheel loader, 3.5 yd. QA Quality bucket included, ride control, approx. or 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. 18,386 hrs., solid loader, exc. working HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 cond., $81,000. Can deliver Call anytime, yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. custom conversions available. Looking for 2006 TRACKHOE 330, low hours, $55,000. Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK Call 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB.

CUSTOM BALE HAULING with semi. Call: 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK.

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ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS for construction equipment. Attachments for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders.

Used, Re-built, Surplus, and New equipment parts and major components. Call Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, Prince Albert, 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

NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says no? If yes to above three, call 1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB.

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WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting.

Wanted: Plastic Leafcutter shelters. Phone Maurice Wildeman, 306-365-4395 or 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK.

HUGE ASSORTMENT OF windows to clear out! Example - vertical slider insert, was $399. Now $150. Wetaskiwin Co-op, AB. Craig 780-361-6178.

Terrafirma Equipment Sales & Rentals 18104 - 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2R1 Web: www.terrafirmaequipment.com Email: terrafirma@telus.net Phone: 780–452-0606 Fax: 780-452-8474

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JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster w i t h 4 0 0 H P, s e r v i n g S a s k at c h ew a n 306-334-2232, Balcarres, SK. CUSTOM TUB GRINDING: operate a Haybuster H1100E, 425 HP machine.

Phone Greg 306-947-7510, Saskatoon, SK.

REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950. Gov’t grants available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vertical beater spreaders. Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket attachments. Bury rock and brush piles and fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 306-960-3804.

CUSTOM BALING/ SWATHING/ SEEDING, Contour, double shoot; also parting 567 baler. Alan at 306-463-8423, Marengo, SK.

966C CAT LOADER, complete with log grapple, $17,500. 306-752-2873, Melfort, SK. NEW MULTIQUIP LT-6K, 6.6 KW light tower genset, Kohler Model KDW1003 dsl. engine, 4 metal halide lamps. Containers & Chains, 780-910-3542, St. Albert, AB.

XS4000 Scrap Shear 2nd Member Mounted, 360° Rotation Weight: 60,000 lbs Price: $250,000

2007 Caterpillar 345CL Excavator Breaker/ Ho-Pac Hydraulics, 400 Weldco Beales w/Quick Attach, Weight: 108,000 lbs Price: $190,000

2012 Linkbelt 300X3 Excavator w/AMS40 Scrap Shear - 2nd Member Mounted, 360° Rotation, Weight: 74,000 lbs Price: $396,000

2012 Linkbelt 75 Spin Ace - Multi-Function Secondary Hydraulics, Including rotation, 80 Weldco Beales, Quick Attach, Weight: 17,460 Lbs Price: $75,000

Caterpillar 345 Excavator w/Vibra-Ram 2010 Caterpillar 304CR with Thumb Attachment XS7000 Scrap Shear, 2nd Member Mounted Multi-Function, Secondary Hydraulics, Including 360° Rotation, Weight: 118,000 lbs rotation, EFI 40/50 Quick Attach, Weight: 10,844 lbs Price: $330,000 Price: $55,000 • Sales • Rentals • Parts •Service www.terrafirmaequipment.com

LANDMASTER P. Dozers PD14/18 The Landmaster Production Dozer, Tilt Left Or Right, Dig Ditches, Fill Low Areas, Level Hills, Build Roads, Move Snow And Clean Feedlots.

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CONTERRA GRADER for skidsteers and tractors. Excellent for road maintenance, floating and levelling. 518S-SS, $2499.

Conterra manufactures over 150 attachments. Call 1-877-947-2882, view online at www.conterraindustries.com

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2006 CASE CX210 Excavator, only 4432 hours, Cummins 152 HP engine, hyd. thumb, 2 buckets, 42’ digging, 52’ clean up, manual Quick Attach, UC 90%, 45,000 lbs., exc. working cond., $105,000 OBO. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 25 FORKLIFTS, SOME good ones and some parting out. Over 80 sets of forks, frames and attachments of all types. Central Canada’s largest wreckers of construction equipment with two yards, over 50 acres.

We have what you need. 204-667-2867 or fax 204-667-2932, located at 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB. D7F w/CAB and ripper, hyd. angle dozer, excellent condition. Call 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. NEW CLARK MICHIGAN Volvo Parts. 8 years ago dealer cost for all parts was over $90,000. All parts high and dry in a 48’ van trailer... Buy all parts and trailer for $29,000, or call for a listing of items avail.

Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Ph. 204-667-2867, fax: 204-667-2932.

USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Specializing in Cummins, have all makes, large inventory of parts, repowering is our specialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanufactured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, Russell, MB. 2009 CAT C9 engine, 860 hrs., complete with rad, new injectors, new updated Heui pump, out of 2009 1286 Rogator, $15,000.

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BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, convex and rigid frame straight walls, grain tanks, metal cladding, farm - commercial. Construction and concrete crews.

Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskatoon and northwest Behlen Distributor, Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Osler, SK.

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FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: Crop insurance appeals; Spray drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunction.

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ARM RIVERPOLE BUILDINGS, 40’x60’ to 80’x300’, Sask. only. Call 306-731-2066, Lumsden, SK., metalarc@live.ca

Hopper Cones Meridian Grain Bins Steel Floors W/R and Butler Sheets • Evertight Anchors • Remote Bin Lids

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2015 CIM BIN Cranes (Westeel design), 8000 lbs. capacity. For factory direct pricing and options phone 306-682-2505, Humboldt, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca TWO OVERHEAD BINS AND STAND for sale, 2200 bu. capacity each. Call Curtis 204-626-3283, Sperling, MB.

YOU WELD KITS: Sizes from 14’ to 22’.

You save money and on freight. Middle Lake Steel. www.middlelakesteel.com or 306-367-2408 or 306-367-4306

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POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, hog, chicken, and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull S c o t t , M R S t e e l C o n s t r u c t i o n , behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ 306-978-0315, Hague, SK. blade widths available. CWK Enterprises, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 306-682-3367, 306-231-8358, Humboldt, $ $ SK., www.cwenterprises.ca $ $ 2006 MISKIN D19 SCRAPER, lead unit, $ $ 7 5 TR UC KLOAD S S/N 21916, $65,000. Call 306-929-4693, $ $ Prince Albert, SK. 29 G AUG E FULL H AR D 100,000 P S I $ $ H IG H TEN S ILE R OOFIN G & S ID IN G ATTACHMENTS: Skidsteer: Pallet forks, $ $ 16 C OLOUR S TO C H OOS E FR OM buckets, augers, hay spears. Conquest $ $ Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. $ B-G r. Colou red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70¢ ft2 $

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POLY HOPPER BINS, 100 bu., $925; 150 bu. $1290. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. Call CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types for nearest dealer. www.buffervalley.com up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount.

Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, HENRY 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. 2015 CIM BIN TRANSPORT TRAILER 17,000 lb. cap., 32’ bed accommodates up to 21’ dia. bin. For factory direct pricing and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca

BEHLEN 4200 BU. HOPPER BINS, 5 available, excellent shape. Call Curtis at 204-626-3283, Sperling, MB.

FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper cone and steel floor requirements contact: CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now available. Call Bill, 780-986-5548, Leduc, free: 1-888-304-2837.

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CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock, 50 used, 53’ steel and insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK.

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MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS equipped with engines, movers, clutches, reversing gearbox and lights. HD8-39 $14,800 cash, HD8-46 $15,750, HD8-53 $16,550, TL10-39 $16,500. Used HD8-1600 w/34 NEW WESTFIELD TFX (2) 8x41 auger, c/w HP, mover, clutch, exc. cond., $8500. Call mover kit, 29HP Kohler motor, electric 306-648-3321, Gravelbourg, SK. clutch, $12,000. Wetaskiwin Co-op, AB. AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Ron 780-361-6169.

Westfield, Westeel, Sakundiak augers; Auger SP kits; Batco conveyors; Wheatheart YEAR END SPECIALS: 1 only, SLMD post pounders. Good prices, leasing 14-95, must go! Plus many other sizes in available. Call 1-866-746-2666. stock. Used: 2008 Sakundiak 12x85; 2011 Sakundiak 12x72; Brandt 10x60; HD8-1600 c/w Hawes 2 WMV. Also Convey-All dealer. Leasing available. Contact Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, 306-567-3285 or 306-567-7299, Davidson, SK. View onRENT OR BUY at Flaman! Grain Boss grain line at: www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca extractor. Unload bags easily and economically. See your nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626.

MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS: SP kits and clutches, Kohler, Vanguard engines, gas and diesel. Call Brian ‘The Auger Guy’ 204-724-6197, Souris, MB.

2012 CASE, 4520, 3 bin, 70’ booms, 1100 hrs, extended warranty, $242,000; 2- 2007 Case 4520’s, 3 bin, 70’ booms, 3300 hrs., AutoSteer, $154,500 and $142,500; 2009 Case 4520, 2860 hrs., $163,000; 2006 Case 4510, AutoSteer, FlexAir 70’ booms, 7400 hrs., $102,000; 2005 Case 4520 w/70’ flex air, 4000 hrs., $129,000; 2005 Case 4010 w/3020 G4 New Leader bed, $74,000; 2009 International GVM, 1000 hrs., 4WD, auto., $127,000; 2- 2004 Loral AirMax 1000’s, 70’ booms, immaculate, $93,000; 2004 AgChem Rogator, with air bed, $66,000; 2008 Adams Semi tender, self-contained, $39,500; 1992 Wrangler loader, $15,500. 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. For more equipment and photos view website: www.fertilizerequipment.net

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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 TWO - 2012 AG Chem 8400’s, 365 HP, CVT movers. Contact Hoffart Services Inc., trans., 1600/1400 hrs., Viper Pro, Smar- Odessa, SK, 306-957-2033.

Trax, Airmax Precision 2 system (2 bin), 2 year or 3000 hour warranty, $228,000 and MERIDIAN MD12x79 auger, c/w low profile hopper, reverser kit, hyd. winch swing $232,000. 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. for hopper, $22,500. #1640481. Wetaski2004 PATTISON 1300 gal. liquid fertilizer win Co-op, AB. Ron 780-361-6169. wagons, pull behind, John Blue pump, new 2� Honda motors, excellent cond., always NEW FARM KING 10x61’, engine driven shedded, choice of 2 wagons, $15,000 ea. auger. Fall clearance. Cam-Don Motors Call 306-549-4701, Hafford, SK. Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2004 TERRAGATOR 8104, 8.1L JD engine, powershift, 70’ air spread box, granular bins, Falcon controller, new elec. roll tarp, Never Clim b A B in A ga in Raven light bar, 4200 hrs., $75,000 OBO. 403-994-7754, Olds, AB. Equip yo ur a uge r to s e n s e w h e n

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2014 REM VRX grain vac, only used 9 hours, like new, shedded, $23,000. Call 2010 RENN 1214 grain bag extractor, 306-435-9758, Rocanville, SK. for up to 12' bags, 150 bpm 540 PTO, very good condition, $28,500. 306-322-7919, Rose Valley, SK. mcdermidr@yahoo.ca RENT OR BUY at Flaman! 1610 PRO grain extractor. Unload bags easily and economically. See your nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626.

2002 JOHN DEERE 567 round baler, $8500 OBO. Call 306-252-2227, Kenaston, SK. BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing.

600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large Call now 1-866-443-7444. selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. BALE SPEARS, high quality imported View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com from Italy, 27â&#x20AC;? and 49â&#x20AC;?, free shipping, excellent pricing. Call now toll free 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. 2006 J&M CART, 875 bu., $28,000 OBO. 306-252-2227, Kenaston, SK. TRI-HAUL SELF-UNLOADING ROUND bale movers: 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 29â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lengths, 6-18 bales. Also exc. for feeding cattle in the field, 4 bales time with a pickup. 1-800-505-9208.

75â&#x20AC;&#x2122; NORDIC GRAIN elevator leg, 20 HP, 3 at phase, 600V, 8000 bu./hr., ready to trans- www.trihaulbalemovers.com port, $20,000. 306-335-2280, Lemberg SK STORM SEED TREATER for sale! Used 1 season, excellent shape, $27,500. Flaman 2006 CIH WDX 1202, 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, new knives/ Sales Saskatoon, 1-888-435-2626. canvas, cross auger, Rotoshears, $55,000.

PHOENIX M4 ROTARY mobile grain clean- 306-524-4567 evenings, Raymore, SK. er, 1800 hrs., comes with extra screens.

204-867-7225, Minnedosa, MB. 2013 JD W150 MacDon swather, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 350 CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to hrs, exc . cond., $118,000 OBO. Call mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. 306-252-2227, Kenaston, SK. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. MACDON M205, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MacDon head, DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, 2011 double knife drive, 330 hrs, great for pulse crops, best selection in swathroller, like new, $130,000. Call 306-640-8181, Western Canada. Phone 306-259-4923 or Willow Bunch, SK. 306-946-7923, Young, SK.

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2000 JD 9650, 914 PU, duals, $55,000.

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306-524-4960, Semans, SK. 1997 JD 9600, 3557 hrs., hopper topper, Kirby chaff spreader, fine cut chopper, 914 PU, Y&M monitor, $45,000 OBO. Call 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. 2006 CASE/IH 8010, 1677 eng. hrs., 1164 sep. hrs., 520/85R42 duals, Pro600 monitor, fine cut chopper, excellent condition, $145,000. 780-618-5538, Grimshaw, AB.

2012 JD S670, 700 hours, duals, Contour Master, GS3 command centre, HID lighting $199,500. 204-822-3797, Morden, MB. 2005 JD 9760 STS w/PU, 1980 sep. hrs., bullet rotor, excellent condition, $109,000.

306-948-9870, Biggar, SK. 9660 WALKER, 2300 eng. hrs., new Mac Don PU header, 1999 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; draper header.

Call 306-436-7703, Milestone, SK. 1996 JD 9500 c/w 914 JD PU, 2780 sep., 3600 eng. hrs, hopper topper, new tires, kept inside, exc. cond. 306-925-2013, 306-485-7966, Glen Ewen, SK.

2014 CASE/IH 9230, SP, 236 eng. hrs, duals, long folding auger, power hopper cover, AutoSteer ready, small tube rotor, magna cut, 15' PU, HID lights, loaded, exc. condition, $375,000. OBO 306-287-8487, Watson, SK. jasonfr66@me.com

2006 JD 9860 PREMIUM, 1180 sep. hours, 80070R38 tires, 615 PU, shedded, excellent condition, asking $185,000.

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2- 2011 JD 9870, fully loaded (all options), Pro-Drive, Contour Master, 650 Straddle duals, grain tank ext., only 600 sep. hrs., mint cond., always shedded. One owner, Canadian combines. Also avail. JD 635D 640FD draper headers, exc. cond., low 2009 NH 9070, exc. cond., field ready, quit and farming. Plus lots of other farm equipment acres. Call 218-779-1710, 204-522-5455. for sale. 780-872-2832, Paradise Hill, SK. TWO 2013 CHALLENGER 560C combines, same as MF 9560. Call 306-231-3993, Humboldt, SK. www.versluistrading.com

NEW SUPERB GRAIN dryers and Moridge parts. Call Grant Service at Foam Lake, SK. 306-272-4195. Winter pricing already avail GSI 2314 GRAIN DRYER, auto moisture control, remote watchdog thru computer/smart phone, high cap. single phase, dryer. Curtis 204-626-3283, Sperling, MB.

SELLING GRAIN LEGS, distributors, conveyors and truck scales. Also other elevators parts. 403-634-8540, Grassy Lake, AB.

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2009 JOHN DEERE 9770, 890 hrs., 615 PU header, excellent shape, no pulse crops, $175,000 OBO. 306-252-2227 Kenaston SK

DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com

BUCKET ELEVATORS, 65â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3000 bu./hr. and 110â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2500 bu./hr., tower optional.

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2013 HANDLAIR 6" grain vac, 4200 bph, brand new incl; PTO, 15' Flexsteel, 15' rubber, 10' pipe, 4' Flexsteel, a load out and clean up nozzle. Delivery available, new condition, $23,750. 306-539-8775, Regina, SK. revolutionequipment@sasktel.net www.revolutionequipmentco.com

CASE/IH COMBINES and other makes and models. 5 years interest free on most units. Call the combine superstore. Trades welcome, delivery can be arranged. Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 1997 TR98 AND headers, great condition.

Comes with 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Honeybee draper header 2005 2388, 1318 eng. hrs., 899 rotor hrs., and 971 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; PU header. Well maintained AFS system, no lentil or pea harvesting, and always shedded. Equipped w/grain exc. cond., $112,000. Call 306-672-8102, hopper tarp, upgraded seat (CR9070 seat) Gull Lake, SK. installed last year, 2150 Redekop chopper.

Total engine hours 3273, thrashing hours 1937. Asking $35,000 OBO. Please contact Steven at 306-297-8846, Shaunavon, SK.

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2012 MACDON M155 40' swather, Roto Sheers, Bourgault swath roller, split reels, double knife drive and more, 443 hours, exc. cond. Please call for more details and price. 306-746-7638, Raymore, SK.

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Comes with 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; HoneyBee draper header and 971 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; PU header. New rubber, well maintained, always shedded, c/w grain hopper tarp, upgraded seat (CR9070 seat) installed last year, also 3150 Redekop chopper. Total eng hrs 3880, thrashing hrs 2658. Asking $35,000 OBO. Please contact Steven 306-297-8846, Shaunavon, SK.

JD 914 PUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2001 or 2003, $12,900; Also like new Westward 9600, 9610 or 50 series, $7500. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports.

Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. www.straightcutheaders.com 2009 HONEYBEE 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, PU reel, pea auger, new canvas, nice shape, 9770 JD adapter, $38,000 OBO. 403-317-4976, Burdett, AB. 2014 FD75 MACDON draper header, 5000 acres, like new. Oil and filter changed.

Case adapter, used and stored in Sask, $87,500. 250-808-3605, Swift Current, SK. 2013 MACDON FD75-D 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FLEX D R A P E R H E A D E R , P U r e e l , hy d . , fore/aft, pea auger, dual knife drive, c/w 2013 MacDon adapter to fit JD S-Series combine, mint cond., $69,000; 2013 Horst 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; header trailer 4 wheel steer, $6000. Located at Saskatoon, SK, ph 780-841-1060.

2009 JD 936 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; draper header, good shape, $28,000 OBO. 2009 JD 615 PU header, $22,000 OBO. Call 306-252-2227, Kenaston, SK.

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JD STS and S Series, $2100, all Case/IH rotaries, $2100, other models available upon request. 10% discount on orders placed before February 1, 2015. Airfoil chaffers $750 for most models. Manitoba customers and anyone needing installation services please call Dale Paul in Yorkton, SK, 306-783-0255. Please order early to ensure supply. Call Rus 306-260-2833 or Rick 306-734-7721 or the shop 306-734-2345.

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2013 CASE/IH PATRIOT 4430, 647 hrs, AIM Command, Boom drains, 5-way nozzle bodies, 710s and 320s, Pro 700, 5 sensor AutoHeight, loaded, $325,000 OBO. 306-287-8487, Watson, SK. jasonfr66@me.com

2010 CASE/IH 4420, leather, AIM, 120’, MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air 1200 gal. tank, Raven Viper Pro, Auto- seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 Boom, AutoHeight, 2 sets tires, $225,000 years experience. Call Bob Davidson, Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746.

OBO. Call 306-463-7866, Flaxcombe, SK. 2013 NEW HOLLAND P2070, 12" spacing, DS, 4" packers, double fan, low draft 1 3/4" 2013 RG900 Rog a tor spra yer Dutch side band openers, Intelliview IV 100’a ccu bo o m sectio n a l,u ltra display, 2013 P1060 430 bu. tank, gu id e bo o m height,ra ven viperpro , $164,999. 306-737-8286, Rouleau, SK. nathanallard_bean@hotmail.com Pho en ix 300 receiver, X M ra d io ,HID

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Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, NEW! FARM KING snowblowers in stock Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com now- 50”, 60”, 72”, 84”, 96”! Reserve yours We buy machinery. before winter. Starting at $1,995. See your nearest Flaman store or call TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, 1-888-435-2626. combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, 85” ALLIED SNOWBLOWER, 540 PTO, 3PTH, $1200 OBO.; Also 3PTH to bolt on 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. avail. Semens, SK. Grant 306-524-2155, MEDICINE HAT TRACTOR Salvage Inc. 306-746-7336 or 306-524-4339.

Specializing in new, used, and rebuilt agri- SCHULTE SNOWBLOWERS in stock now! cultural and construction parts. Buying ag Front and rear mount. See your nearest and construction equipment for disman- Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626. tling. Call today 1-877-527-7278, www.mhtractor.ca Medicine Hat, AB. ARTS WAY 3PTH snow blowers, oil bath, made in Ontario, 48”, 72”, 78”, 84”, 96”, AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- 102” and 120”. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle7.5’ SCHULTE FRONT mount rotary snowford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. plow, PTO driven, $1500. 306-257-3557, Allan, SK.

YOUNG’S EQUIPMENT INC. For all your silage equipment needs call Ron toll free 306-565-2405, Regina, SK. 2000 POWERFILL SILAGE BAGGER, 10’ tunnel, new rotor and stripper bar, 240 HP Mack engine. Call Peter at 204-379-2843, 204-745-0092, St. Claude, MB.

Combine World 1-800-667-4515, www. combineworld.com; 20 minutes east of Saskatoon, SK on Highway #16. Used Ag & Industrial equipment, new, used & rebuilt parts, & premium quality tires at unbeatable prices! 1 yr. warranty on all parts. Canada’s largest inventory of late model combines & swathers. Exceptional service.

2005 NH 115, Flexi-Coil, suspended boom, 1250 gal, 90’, AutoBoom, AutoRate, rinse tank, foam marker, $19,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., Perdue, SK. 306-237-4212.

LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. 2012 JD 4940, 670 hrs., 2 sets tires, AutoWe sell new, used and remanufactured Boom traction control, full GPS Greenlightparts for most farm tractors and combines. ed, $299,000. 306-535-5707, Milestone SK

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Find out more at: www.vwmfg.com or 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. 2012 SEEDMASTER 6612, tire in tire, Smart hitch, dual castors, more options; 2012 JD 1910 tank, 430 bu., cameras, extra rollers, full-run blockage. Units done 8800 acres Assiniboia, SK., 306-642-8111.

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2013 4730, 100’, loaded, 530 hrs, 5-way nozzle bodies, 2 sets tires, 4 yr. warranty, $225,000. 306-441-2061, North Battleford.

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2013 BOURGAULT 3320, 76' XTC air drill, Vstyle 4.5" packers, double shoot air kit for mid row shanks, 1" carbide tips and 76 run liquid kit, full blockage sensors, Bourgault 7950 cart w/rear duals and hitch for liquid tank. 306-746-7638, Raymore, SK.

2013 HORSCH ANDERSON Panther 460, equipped with "Razor" openers, double shoot, disc levelers, dual blockage monitors, ISO electronics, 500 bu. tank with dual fans. Approximately 6000 acres $260,000. 403-312-0776, Blackie, AB. 2013 SEED HAWK 66-12, duals across front, semi-pneumatic packers, blockage monitors, new seed knives, c/w 2011 Bourgault 6550 tank, 3 meters, deluxe auger, 900 tires, excellent field ready unit, $248,000. 306-736-7912, Kipling, SK.

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BOURGAULT 5710 air drill, 54’, w/MRB’s, $20,000 OBO. Bour gault 4350 tank, F L O AT E R T I R E S : C A S E s p r a y e r s : $20,000 OBO. 306-252-2227, Kenaston, SK 800/70R38, 650/65R38, or 710/70R38.

JD sprayers: 710/70R38 710/70R42 or 2001 MORRIS MAXIM 35’, 240 TBH, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3.5” Morris twin row 900/50R42. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. carbon tip seed boots, w/liquid kit, 4” BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and steel packers, excellent cond., low acres. pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, 306-435-7893, Moosomin, SK. tandem and tridems. Contact SK: 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

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2006 SEEDMASTER 6012, Smart hitch, new pneumatic tires, more options; 2005 Flexi-Coil 4350 tank, Agtron full blockage, exc. cond. 306-642-8111, Assiniboia, SK. 2003 JOHN DEERE DB44 Planter, S/N 3 bu. seed hoppers, 24 2014 GREAT PLAINS Precision Canola #AODB44X700114, 22" spacing, corn and soybean plates, planter, 40', 10" spacing, liquid fertilizer, row, Com trak monitor, liquid system, canola and corn plates, 3 PTH. clean, stored inside, fieldfertilizer ready, $80,000.

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2002 WILLMAR 8600 High Clearance sprayer, 90’ boom, 8 tires, several updates, vg cond., 1200 gal. SS tank, $65,000 OBO. or trade for newer model. 306-937-2836, 306-937-3402, Battleford, SK. GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always gallantsales.com Large inventory of new buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, and used potato equip. Dealer for Tristeel Mfg. wash line equip. Dealer for Logan MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734.

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FLEXI-COIL 6000 air drill, 40’, 3450 TBH tank, double shoot, 7.5” spacing, rubber packer wheels. All new discs, bearings, air hoses 3 yrs ago. Shedded and unused for 3 seasons, $60,000 OBO. 403-784-3633 or 403-304-2266, Tees, AB.

2010 BOURGAULT 6450, 4 tank metering, dual fans, dual shoot, 900 singles, 2005 5710, 47’, 10” spacing, MRBII’s 20”, 3/4” carbide knock-on tips, 3-1/2” steel packers, double shoot dry. $118,000. Not available after Jan. 15th. 306-228-8296 days or 306-228-3601 eves., Unity, SK.

2014 K-HART GEN II disc drill. This unit has approx. 8500 acres on it. Has seen one season. Reason for selling is want to buy new K-Hart 75'. Wet or dry seeding conditions, you will love this drill! $250,000.

Phone 306-587-7531, Cabri, SK. moffty100@sasktel.net

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BOURGAULT C-SHANK OPENER bodies, seventy 610-ASY-4020 bodies, 15,000 acres, exc. cond., no tips, half the price of BREAKING DISCS: Kewanee #2000 12’, new, $100. 306-867-4205, Dinsmore, SK. 15’ & 16’; Towner 18’; 16’ Kello #210; Wichek Rock Cushion #842, 14’, 26’ & 30’; kdbeattie18@hotmail.com Versatile #1800 36’, $25,000; JD #330, 2012 MERIDIAN 375 RT seed tender, 28’, $10,000; Bush Hog, 25’ & 30’, $7500; 450 bu. extension, roll tarp, $16,000. Can JD 15’, $5000; Phoenix harrows, 35’, 42’ & deliver. 306-524-4567, eves, Raymore, SK. 53’. 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie MB 60 VW 10 4” carbide spread tips, done 150 acres, as new, Will fit Bourgault brackets, LOOKING FOR: 60’-70’ Bourgault cultiva$75 OBO. 204-648-7085, Grandview, MB. tor, 8” or 10” spacing. Must be in good to 2014 FLEXI-COIL 4350, mech, TBT and great shape. Call 780-928-2538.

TBH. Fall specials. Cam-Don Motors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2014 BOURGAULT 8910, 70’ cultivator, 10” spacings, 450 trips, 4 bar harrow, 200 SeADVANCED CARBIDE DRILL points and ries speed lock clips. Phone 306-231-8060, air drill openers ready to be shipped as Englefeld, SK. needed. Find out more: www.vwmfg.com 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. KELLO-BILT DISC PARTS: Blades and STORM SEED TREATER for sale! Used 1 bearings. Parts to fit most makes and season, excellent shape, $27,500. Flaman models. 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. Sales Saskatoon, 1-888-435-2626. www.kelloughs.com

1999 FLEXI-COIL, 45', w/3450 TBT, DS, 12" spacing, 3.5" steel packers, 10" deluxe loading auger, var. rate. Good clean unit, always shedded, $50,000 OBO. 306-472-7663, CUSTOM CARBIDE AND repairs. Don’t de- 1992 46’ BOURGAULT 8800, 330 trips, 3 Lafleche, SK. massjust@gmail.com lay! Have your equipment ready for spring. bar harrows, very good condition, $27,000 1997 FLEXI-COIL 6000 with Pillar double Find out more at: www.vwmfg.com or OBO. 204-648-7085, Grandview, MB. shoot disc/hoe openers, $84,000. Warman, 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. SK. Call Mike for details 306-242-4955, 2 0 1 1 7 2 ’ B O U R G A U LT p a c ke r s f o r 306-371-7116, mike@pillarlasers.com, 5810/5710, 9.8” space, 3.5 steel, vg cond., www.pillarag.com $14,000 OBO 204-648-7085 Grandview MB ADVANCED CARBIDE DRILL points and air drill openers ready to be shipped as needed. Find out more: www.vwmfg.com 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. 2002 BOURGAULT 5710, 35’, 5200 cart, speed lock adaptors, 9.8” spacing, asking $55,000. Call: 306-293-2793, Climax, SK. 2014 BOURGAULT 3320-76, 7700 tank, 10” space, liquid, loaded, high float option, very low acres. 306-483-7829, Oxbow, SK.

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EZEE-ON 8700 TANDEM disc 36.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;? spacing, T-215 bearings, stone flex hangers, 30.9 mm notched front blades, 30.9 mm smooth rear blades, HD scrapers, 18 ply tires, harden steel bushings on center section tandem wheels, $7000 upgrade, asking $80,000. 403-704-0264, Rimbey AB

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2001 375 QUAD, PTO, 4 hyd., power beyond, vg tracks, 6800 hrs, used for seeding CUSTOM CARBIDE AND repairs. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t de- and grain cart. 204-744-2208 St. Leon, MB lay! Have your equipment ready for spring.

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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. 2012 SALFORD RTS disc, concave and wavy www.kelloughs.com 1-888-500-2646. discs, harrows, roller. 780-220-4590 Spruce 7145 DEUTZ, FWA, low hours, can be reWISHEK- USED 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 842NT. New front Grove, AB. ckjespersenfarms@gmail.com paired or for parts. Call 306-842-6360, blades. Serviced and field ready! See your Griffin, SK nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626.

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Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 1993 CIH 7120, FWA w/Leon 808 loader, 10,752 hrs.; Also have Bale King R2000.

306-594-7949, Norquay, SK. 2010 CASE/IH 485HD, 4 WD, 2743 hrs., GPS AutoSteer, 16 spd. powershift, 710/ 70R-42 duals 90%, Pro 700 monitor, beacon, 5000 lb. weight pkg., exc. cond., very solid tractor, $170,000. 403-485-8116, Vulcan, AB. gflittontwinvalleyfarms.ca 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 .

306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. 1981 2090, 5270 hrs., PS, dual PTO, Buhler 795 FEL, joystick, very nice cond. Gravelbourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-648-7695.

2005 MXU 125 MFD, 5600 hrs., L156 loader, bucket and grapple, 3 PTH, $57,000.

306-594-7224, Pelly, SK.

2013 JD 6140R tractor w/JD H360 loader/grapple and joystick, 140 HP, only 200 hrs., MFWD, AutoQuad trans w/LRH, 3 PTH, dual PTO, 4 scvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 480/80R42 singles, premium cab. Full warranty until Aug. 2015, $149,900. Call Jordan anytime at 1997 9400, 4 WD, very good tires, exc. 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. cond., always shedded, 7000 hrs., $95,000 2013 JOHN DEERE 8360R, MFWD, 874 OBO. 204-745-7445, Carman, MB. hrs., Michelin singles, 800x38 rears, 600/ WANTED JD 4560 or 4760, must be 2 WD 70 30 fronts, IVT, 50 KPH, susp., weight powershift, low hour clean tractor. Blaine package, leather, excellent condition, 306-621-9751, 306-782-6022, Yorkton, SK $295,000. 204-574-6401 Wawanesa, MB. LOOKING FOR JD 4430 TO 7000 Series 2011 JD 9530, 800 metric duals, 1300 tractors in good condition with mechanical hrs., no PTO, lease, $240,000. Milestone, issues. Call 306-621-7170, Yorkton, SK. SK., call 306-436-7727, 306-436-4438.

2012 JD 9460R 4-WD PS, 900 hrs, ATR, leather trim, 710/70 R42 Michelins, HID lights, 4 remotes, weight pkg., $199,500.

320-848-2496, 320-894-6560, Fairfax, MN. www.ms-diversified.com

4020 JOHN DEERE c/w loader, new tires, G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors premium condition, $11,000 OBO. Call only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. 403-585-1910, Carbon, AB. JD 9400, under 5000 hrs, GreenStar ready, 1993 JOHN DEERE 8570, 4 WD, 6,335 hrs., exc. cond., 710/70R38 tires, $102,000.

24 spd., 20.8x38, fresh $10,244 Greenlight, Imperial, SK. E-mail: l.hart@hotmail.com diff. loc, stored inside, excellent condition, JOHN DEERE 4650, 9018 hrs., qd FEL at $60,000. 306-648-7654, Gravelbourg, SK. joystick, 208 HP last dyno, $44,900 OBO. 306-552-6470, Regina, SK. rambler@sasktel.net DID YOU EXPERIENCE high green count in Dekalb canola? For more info contact 2012 KUBOTA M9540, 4 WD, 164 hrs., 95 Back-Track Investigations 1-866-882-4779 HP, hyd. shuttle, 18.4x30 rear tires with 2004 JD 9420, 4430 hrs, 24 spd., 4 fluid, ultra grand cab with AC and heat. hyds., 710/42 duals, Outback AutoSteer, Including LA1353 loader w/82" bucket and 6-way Degelman 7900 high lift blade, very grapple fork, $50,000 OBO. 306-421-1691, good, $175,000. Phone 780-203-9593, Estevan, SK. 780-963-0641, Stony Plain, AB.

2004 JOHN DEERE 7720, MFWD, IVT, left hand reverser, 3 PTH, 3 SCV's, 746 loader STEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR REBUILDER looking c/w forks, bucket/grapple, extra bucket. for JD tractors to rebuild, Series 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s, or for parts. Will pay top dollar.

204-534-0637, Boissevain, MB. Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, 1985 4250, powershift, 3 PTH, 2 WD, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 6400 hrs, new rubber, excellent. Call 306-744-8113, Saltcoats, SK. 2008 JD 9630T, 2900 hrs, one owner, hyd. drawbar, 5500 Camoplast belts, $179,000.

Call 204-822-3797, Morden, MB. JOHN DEERE 4240, PS, c/w FEL and grapple, premium unit, $26,500 OBO. Call 403-772-2156, Morrin, AB. 2011 JOHN DEERE 7930, 4 WD, 3 PTH, f r o n t w e i g h t s , c l e a n t r a c t o r.

780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. 2010 JD 7730, w/746 FEL, MFWD, 190 HP, 1 owner, always shedded, 3219 hrs., mint condition, $129,000. Call 306-248-7923 or 306-218-7021, St.Walburg, SK. 2014 JD 7200-R row crop, IVT trans., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 3 PTH, 200 HP, 165 2013 JD 9460R, 4 WD, powershift, 875 hrs., HID light pkg., 2630 touchscreen, hrs, 520/85R42 triples, prem. HID lights, premium cab, Goodyear duals 380/90R50, Hi-Flow hyds., 5 remotes, PTO, 7â&#x20AC;? color front 380/85R34, front fenders, full coverdisplay, PowerGard warranty til April 2016, age rear fenders, dual beam radar sensor, $229,500. 320-848-2496, 320-894-6560, guidance-ready, $185,000. Can deliver. www.ms-diversified.com Fairfax, MN. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. JD 8440, PTO, 18.4x38 duals, rebuilt eng. and more, exc. for grain cart, $18,500 JD 4650 MFWD, 12,000 hrs., powershift, 280 loader w/grapple, new rear tires, OBO. 403-585-1910, Airdrie, AB. $40,000. Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK 2010 7330 JD, MFD, 3300 hrs., 20x20 powerquad trans., 3 PTH, 20.8x38 tires, JD 8970 4WD, 400 HP, 7200 hrs., new with 741 JD loader and grapple, $110,000. tires 2014, new injectors and EFC unit last Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd. 2 yrs., strong tractor, exc. shape, $72,000.

Call 403-485-8198 cell, Arrowwood, AB. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

WANTED: MASSEY FERGUSON 2805, 1150; JD 5020 and 6030; Also, wanted old stationary engines. Call 705-927-7519.

2006 MF GC 2300, 4WD hydro, 450 hrs., c/w new 48â&#x20AC;? blower, $9900. Finance or lease OAC. Cam-Don Motors Ltd, Perdue, SK. 306-237-4212.

1994 MF 3660, FWA, 2105 Ezee-On loader 140 PTO HP, good cond., $26,000 OBO. Phone 204-325-5264, Winkler, MB.

2009 T9060, 4 WD, 535 HP, full AutoSteer, 800 duals, 1380 hrs, full weight pkg, exc. cond. 306-642-8111, Rockglen, SK. 1 9 9 8 N H 9 8 8 2 , 4 2 5 H P, 4 6 6 0 h r s . , 710/70R38 tires, front and rear weights, runs great, vg cond., $90,000 OBO. Vegreville, AB., ph 780-632-6372, 780-603-5307 2007 NH TJ430, exc. cond., field ready, quit farming. Plus lots of other farm equipment. 780-872-2832, Paradise Hill, SK.

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204-685-2222 2011 PETERBILT 386

485 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12/40, 3:55 gears, 3x4 diff. locks, 236” WB, 22.5” alloy wheels, 70” bunk, APU.

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470 Cat C13, 13 sp, 12/40, 3:36 gears, 244” WB, 70” bunk, 22.5” alloy wheels, 1,548,131 km.

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65,000

2007 WESTERN STAR 4900SA

515 HP Detriot, 18 sp, 12000 front super 40 rear, 4x4 diff. locks, 209” WB, 48” bunk, 979,831 km.

$

2007 PETERBILT 379

40,000

2004 Chev Trailblazer

V6, 4x4, remote start, cloth seats, sunroof, 147,159 kms

10,995

$

500 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 244” WB, 22.5” alloy wheels, 63” flat top bunk, 3:70 gears, 3x4 diff. locks, 380,117 km, warranty till March 2017.

5.4L, 4x4, Chrome and leather, A/C, alloy wheels, box liner, keyless entry, 57,707 kms

$

$

25,995

45,000

2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

490 HP Detriot, 18 sp, 13 front super 40 rear, 4:11 gears, 4x4 diff. locks, 209 WB

$

35,000

2007 PETERBILT 386

430 HP Cat C13, 10 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 3:55 gears, 70” bunk, 236” WB. 1,137,740 km.

$

120,000

2007 Ford F-150 Lariat

2010 PETERBILT 386

475 HP Maxxforce, 18 sp, 14,600 front 46,000 rear, 4x4 diff. locks, 3:73 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 212” WB, warranty till Sept. 2016, 423,408 km.

45,000

2013 PETERBILT 389

$

2012 IH PROSTAR

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35,000

2007 PETERBILT 386

485 HP Cummins ISX, 13 sp, 14.6 front super 40 rear, 391 gears, 232” WB, 22.5” alloy wheels, 63” bunk, 828602 km.

$

39,000

2009 KENWORTH T800

485 HP Cummins ISX, 13 sp, 14.6 front super 40 rear, 4:10 gears, 244” WB, 22.5” alloy wheels, 63” bunk, 775,694 km.

55,000

2009 PETERBILT 388

525 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 4x4 diff. locks, 4:10 gears,196” WB, 22.5 alloy wheels, 780,991 km.

$

55,000

2007 WESTERN STAR 4900FA

475 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 3-way diff. locks, 3:55 gears, 244” WB, 63” midrise bunk, 1,145,366 km.

$

$

55,000

2010 PETERBILT 386

$

430 HP Cat C13, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 3:55 gears, 70” bunk, 236” WB. 1,181,480 km.

45,000

450 HP Mercedes MBE4000, 10 sp Eaton Autoshift, 12/40, 22.5”alloy wheels, New 20’ Cancade grain box, remote shute and hoist, 1,287,500 km.

$

65,000

2007 Ford F-150 Lariat

2007 Ford F-250 Lariat

2007 Jeep Wrangler X

5.4L, 4x4, remote start, sunroof, loaded, heated seats, Tonneau cover, 90,347 kms

6.8L V10, 4x4, Crew Cab

3.8L V6, 73,125 kms

26,495

$

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16,995

$

2007 Subaru Tribeca LTD

2008 Subaru Outback LTD

2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback

2010 Chev Silverado 1500 LS

3.0L, AWD, Premier, 7 passenger, 3rd row seating, keyless entry, leather interior, 127,000 kms

2.5L, rebuilt US model , turbo, leather interior, 55,000 kms

2.5L, AWD, keyless entry, 117,801 kms

2.5L, AWD, white, 75,000 kms

4.8L V8, Extended cab, 47,713 kms

22,995

19,995

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22,995

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2011 Nissan Frontier

2011 Subaru Outback

2011 Subaru Outback

2013 Ford Escape SE

2013 Ford F-150 SVT

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1.6L, I-4 Turbo, 12,042 kms

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VW1C

Original 3/8” JD Acraplant Great Plains - Morris 310

VW2CC

Has two front carbides.

Shown on JD opener.

VW2CC

This drill point - The VW2CC also fits this opener.

VW4C

Bourgault Spoons

WV7CC - 2 carbides

WV7CC - 2 carbides

Fits IH Eagle Beak opener IH 7200 - IH 8500

VW5FC - 3¼” + VW6FC 2¼” for 200 Series.

VW8FC - 3¼” + VW9FC 2¼” for 400 Series.

Shown on Bourgault opener Also fits Flexi Stealth opener

Shown on VW14FB. Also shown on VW14FB is VW21DSF

VW3C

Fits Versatile - Cereal.

VW10FC - 4¼” full carbide

VW10FC full carbide

VW11FC - 3¼” full carbide

VW11FC - 3¼” drill point

VW12FC - 2¼” full carbide

VW12FC drill point

VW13CC chrome - carbide

Front and sides - single shoot - up to 3½” spread - shown on VW14FB opener.

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Show on Bourgault opener.

Shown on Bourgault opener. Also fits VW14FB opener and Flexi Stealth opener. Very popular single shoot drill point - up to 2½” spread.

Shown on VW14FB opener.

Also fits Flexi Stealth and Bourgault openers.

Up to 1.5” spread. Shown on Bourgault opener. Also fits on VW14FB and Flexi Stealth.

Shown on VW14FB. Also fits Bourgault and Flexi Stealth - single shoot drill point.

Weld on drill point - use to replace almost all weld-on drill points. Cut worn out off and weld new one on for big savings. Shown on Bourgault weld-on point opener.

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VWHC1

VWHC2

VW46 J.D.S.T.

VWJ.D. 1870 fertilizer knife

VW27

VW32 P.R.D.S

Harmon double shoot seed boot.

Carbides protect seed opening.

Small Harmon point large carbide.

Large Harmon point - slides over adapter - bolt head and nut are recessed. Large carbide - long wear.

Carbide tipped - two carbides for J.D. strip till.

Large carbide - long wear

1/8 shim - for all C shanks.

Tip opener up or down.

Paired row - double shoot for C shank. Fertilizer delivered between seed rows.

VW13CC

Morris Double Shoot

JD 1890 seed boot

VWJD1870PR

VWJD1870F

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Opener shown with VWM1C - main front drill point with two carbides. VWM3C and 4M4C - side plates with carbide imbedded and full carbide M2C deflector.

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JD 1870 paired row drill point with full carbide.

JD 1870 Fertilizer Knife with replaceable carbide point.

VW16 B 2C

VW17FS

VW22G1B

VWJD1870SC

VWSMF

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Flexi scraper - carbide tip.

Many times life of original.

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403-528-3350 JD spear point and Danish tine, three carbides - many times life of original.

JD 1870 Wheel Scraper with carbide for extended wear.

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UNIT 1- TRACTOR: 1998 NH 9482, 3583 hrs., 1 owner, shedded, $74,000; Seeder: 48’, 12” sp., markers, blockage monitors, $5,000; Air Tank: Flexi-Coil P 1040, 325 bu., new 2010, $45,000; Unit 2 Tractor: 1996 Ford/NH 9280, 3543 hrs., shedded, $50,000; Seeder: 42’, 12” space, markers, blockage monitors, $5000; Air Tank: Flexi-Coil 2320, $9000. Will sell tractors, seeder and tanks, individually. Discount if purchased as a unit. Pictures, service records and info. available. Eston, SK, ph.

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ADVANCED CARBIDE DRILL points and air drill openers ready to be shipped as needed. Find out more: www.vwmfg.com 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., www.luckemanufacturing.com ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades.

306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. CUSTOM CARBIDE AND repairs. Don’t delay! Have your equipment ready for spring.

Find out more at: www.vwmfg.com or 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB.

2011 NEW HOLLAND BN Boomer, c/w 2003 WINDSTAR VAN; 970 or 1070 Case loader, CVT transmission, 50 HP engine, tractor; 6’ Massey Harris 1-Way disc; WD9 only 71 hours!! $27,900. Cam-Don Motors tractor. 306-344-4453, Paradise Hill, SK. Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in running condition or for parts. Goods Used Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734.

1994 FORD 9880, 20.8x42 triples, 4 hyds., COUPLERS FOR HYD. cyl. with Aeroquip 7000 hrs., good shape, $78,000 OBO. Call male tips FD60-1007-08-10 to fit 1750 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. Cockshutt. 306-229-4300, Saskatoon, SK. 1991 FORD/ VERSATILE 946, 4950 hrs., WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top tires good, Outback E-drive, shedded, dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. $50,000. 403-548-8928, Richmound, SK. 1993 946 FORD VERSATILE tractor, 4500 WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trachrs, 20.8x42 duals, 1 owner, $58,000 OBO. tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

306-252-2227, Kenaston, SK. WANTED: FLEXI-COIL OR FRIGGSTAG (Gray), 650 lbs. trips (41). Call 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2014 VERSATILE 2375 “Classic”, 375 HP, 710 duals, front and rear WTS, 2 yr. war- WANTED: OLDER 60- 80 HP tractor with ranty. Lease/Finance programs OAC. Cam- live PTO, 2 or 3 spool hyd. 306-834-5195, 306-834-2808, Kerrobert, SK. Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 700 VERSATILE, 2600 original hours, c/w WANTED: MF #36 and #360 Discers, d o z e r, l i ke n ew, $ 1 7 , 5 0 0 O B O. C a l l all sizes, any condition. Also parts discers.

Prompt pickup. Call anytime at 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. 306-946-7923, 306-946-9669, Young, SK. 1975 VERS. 750 Series II, 4 WD, $14,000 OBO. Trades welcome; JD 30’ batt reel, straight cut header. Offers. 306-460-9027, 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe, SK. FENCE CABLE very good used 5/16” and 3/8”. Very smooth and suitable for horses, cows, buffalo, etc. Economic way to build GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your low maintenance long life fence. Safe for #1 place to purchase late model combine animals and humans. Calgary, AB., call and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. 403-237-8575. www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767.

JOHN DEERE 840 LOADER c/w grapple, mounts off 7000 Series, excellent condition. Call 780-990-8412, Cherhill, AB. TRACK AND 4 WD loaders, ready to work, 966 with pulp loader, Fiat-Allis 346, 605, 840; Clark 45; Dresser 530; Case 621-B; Nine yard Volvo; Five 2 wheel loaders (track type)- need work; TD92 w/loader; Cat D2 w/loader; Fiat-Allis FL9 w/loader; Cat 941 w/loader; 955 H w/loader; Dresser 175-C. Over 900 tires and over 500 new and used hydraulic cylinders, have dismantled loaders for parts. New parts for low prices. Acres of salvage.

Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Ph: 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932.

CRAWLER DOZERS: CAT D8H. Bush equipment: Old D7, good runner, D6 high track and old D6 9U Series, D4 40. Now wrecking mini truck type dozers and loaders.

New parts, low, low prices. Salvage of all types on 2 yards over 50 acres. Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., 204-667-2867, fax: 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB.

LOOKING FOR ALL class of bison from yearling to cow/calf pairs and big bulls.

Phone Kevin 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. NILSSON BROS. INC: Wanted 200 young (2 to 5 years) bred bison cows. Richard Bintner, Tisdale, SK, 306-873-3184, cell 780-349-9717, email rbintner@nbinc.com

3PTH TO BOLT ON, $1300 OBO. Contact Grant, 306-524-2155, 306-746-7336 or 306-524-4339, Semens, SK.

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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.

TROPHY ZONE TANNERY. State of the art facility. Hair on tanning for both taxidermy and domestic hides. Quality work with fast turn around. Call anytime 403-653-1565 or cell 406-450-6300, LAZY S BULL POWER 2015+ females, January 31, at the ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB. Cardston, AB. Email: bunnage@shaw.ca 200 polled red and black Simmental, Angus and Beefmaker SimAngus bulls and bred heifers. 780-785-3136. Bull/female video online in Jan. www.lazysranch.ca PHIL’S IRRIGATION SALES: Reinke pivO N E S TO P ots, lateral and minigators, pump and used mainline travelers and pivots. 22 years exCATTLE FIN AN CIN G perience. 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca BC, ALBER TA, S AS K. PUMP UNITS: Diesel; propane; nat. gas.

6” to 10” alum. pipe. Taber, AB. Dennis: 403-308-1400. dfpickerell@shaw.ca

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FOR SALE: TWO 1/4 mile wheel lines, 44 pairs, 7”x30’ mainline; 2000’ of 10” gated pipe; 1400’ T/L pivot. Call 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK.

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GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 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. SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire and all accessories for installation. Heights from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK.

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service.

Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. 35 BRED BLACK ANGUS and Simmental cross Angus cows, $3500/ea. Contact 250-569-0012, McBride, BC.

BLOCKED AND SPLIT seasoned Spruce firewood. Call V&R Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. 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 available. 306-862-7831, 306-862-3086, Nipawin, SK. BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood 1981 TD 20 E dresser dozer V8 IH 220 HP and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preengine, twin tilt angle blade, full guarded servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, canopy, bush ready, rebuilt transmission SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. torque, steering’s, like new UC, ripper, excellent working condition, 26” pads, Warranty, $69,000. Trades considered. Can Deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy diLEON 606 FEL with 6’ bucket, $3200. Call: rect, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also NEBRASKA BISON BUYING ALL CLASSES 306-960-3000 St. Louis, SK available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, Bison calves, yearlings, adult bulls, cows, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. pairs. All export requirements processed

by Nebraska Bison. Contact Randy Miller, 402-430-7058, Nebraska, NE. or e-mail: RandyMiller@Miller95Enterprises.com

BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison for growing markets. Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316. roger@cdnbison.com GRASS FED BISON for sale: bulls, calves and exposed cows. 250-489-4786 leave message, Fort Steele, BC.

DOZERS: CAT D6N’s, D6T’s, Deere 750J, Case 1650L. For sale or rent. Conquest Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK.

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We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or deliver anywhere in western Canada. Now taking Spring bookings. Details phone 403-586-8733 or check out our website at www.didsburysprucefarms.com

EXCAVATOR: 2007 JD 270D, 6300 hours, heat, AC. Reduced $114,900. Conquest Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK.

H E R D D I S P E R S A L : 1 1 c ow s . ye a r 2001-2010, average 1300 lbs.; 3 yearling heifers. Registered Pure Plains. Hollyrock Bison, 306-933-4712, Saskatoon, SK. QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. ELK VALLEY RANCHES, buying all ages of feeder bison. Call Frank 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB. or elkvalley@xplornet.com KICKIN’ ASH BUFFALO Meat Products is currently looking for all classes of bison for expanding North American market. Call Paul 780-777-2326, Athabasca, AB. or email to cabi1@telus.net FOR SALE: 6 long yearling Bison bulls and 4 bull calves; Also looking for 2 year old bull. 403-586-2404, Olds, AB.

NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison on the rail at Lacombe, AB. for January delivery and beyond. Fair, competitive and assured payment. Call Richard Bintner 306-873-3184.

WANTED TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows for slaughter. Oak Ridge Meats 1996 SANDERSON TELESCOPIC forklifts, 204-835-2365 204-476-0147 McCreary MB Model 1140, 8800 lbs. rated lifting cap., 50 PLAINS BISON CALVES for sale by Ten36’ lift height, crab steer, 4x4, enclosed der. Also selling 3 two year old bulls. All heated cab, vg tires, 4 cyl. Perkins diesel free range and grass fed. Please submit SNOWBLOWER, JD 7’, $1250; Schweis 8’, engine, winter kit. Job ready, $28,500. tender bids by January 10, 2015. Email $1000. Grain vacs: Brandt 4000, $8000; 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. natalie.nikiforuk@natureconservancy.ca or Remm 2500HD, $9500; Leon 12’ front phone 306-296-7383, Claydon, SK. blade, $3500; Waldron 10’, $1500; JD 8-30 NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for corn planter, $6000; Artsway mixmill, over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, $1500; Champion 20” roller mill, $2000; Henke 30” PTO roller mill, $3500; 1500 NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we watt PTO generator, $1800; New land le- 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone want them.” Make your final call with vellers, 10’, $2450. 1-866-938-8537, Port- for availability and prices. Many used in Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. age la Prairie, MB.

BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS for sale sired by Networth and Density. AI’d to Final Answer. Call 306-736-8698, Peebles, SK. PAY NOW, GET LATER! DKF Black or Red Angus bulls. Gladmar, SK. For info: D w ay n e 3 0 6 - 9 6 9 - 4 5 0 6 , S c o t t ’ s c e l l 306-815-7023. www.dkfredangus.ca SELLING: BLACK ANGUS bulls. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

REG. RED ANGUS bulls, calving ease, good growth, quiet, will be semen tested. 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 PAY NOW, GET LATER! DKF Red or Black Angus bulls. Gladmar, SK. Call for info: Dwayne 306-969-4506, Scott’s cell 306-815-7023. www.dkfredangus.ca DISPERSAL OF PUREBRED bred Red and Black Angus cows and open heifer calves.

Sired by top AI herdsires. 306-272-7841, 306-272-3997, Foam Lake, SK.

YEARLING AND TWO year old Charolais bulls, white and red factor. Creedence Charolais Ranch, Ervin Zayak, Derwent, AB. Call 780-741-3868, 780-853-0708.

YEARLING AND 2 year old Charolais bulls, also 5 purebred Charolais heifers, bred Red Angus. 780-582-2254, Forestburg, AB. 30 PB CHAROLAIS COWS, white and red factor, selling w/wo papers. Creedence Charolais Ranch, Ervin Zayak, Derwent, AB. 780-741-3868, 780-853-0708.

REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year olds and yearlings. Polled, horned, some red. Quiet hand fed, hairy bulls. 40+ head available. Wilf at Cougar Hill Ranch 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK 46 CHAROLAIS AND Charolais cross cows, to start calving March 1st. Call 204-732-2681, Toutes Aides, MB.

Davidson Gelbvieh/ Lonesome Dove Ranch 26th Bull Sale, Sat, Mar 7th 2015, 1:00 PM at their bull yards, Ponteix, SK. Lunch at 11:00 AM. Presale viewing and hospitality Fri, Mar 6th. Selling 100+ PB yearling bulls, red or black. Performance and semen tested. View catalog and video on-line at: www.davidsongelbvieh.com or davidsonlonesomedoveranch.com Contact 306-625-3755 or 306-625-3513.

SASKATOON GELBVIEH BULL and Female Sale, Sat., March 21, 2015, Saskatoon, SK. To request a catalogue call 306-865-2929, www.gelbviehworld.com

COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn calves! Ph. 306-577-4664, Carlyle, SK. gerrybettywyatt@gmail.com 6 TAN BRED HEIFERS, Red Angus cross Charolais from Purebred stock, bred to calve March and April to LBW Red Angus bulls. Call 780-582-2254, Forestburg, AB. HERD DISPERSAL: 105 Red, Black and cross bred Angus younger cows, May/Jun calving, bred easy calving Red Angus bulls, $2800 firm. 204-966-3895, 204-476-0643, Eden, MB. Email: gbsawchuk@gmail.com

COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL: 1250 Black Angus cows, start calving April 15th; FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. A l s o 5 0 B l a c k A n g u s b u l l s . P h o n e : Cows and quota needed. We buy all class- 204-638-5581 eves., Dauphin, MB. es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

WANTED: SPECKLED PARK young bred commercial cows. Call 306-734-2970, Chamberlain, SK. BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Premier Breeder.

Selling custom designed packages. Name WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookyour price and we will put a package to- ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, gether for you. Fullblood/percentage Low- 306-363-2117, ext. 111, Drake, SK. line, embryos, semen. Black/Red carrier.

Darrell 780-486-7553, Edmonton, AB.

OPEN HEIFERS, RED and black Simmental and Simmental influence, out of industry leading sires. Meadow Acres Farms, Dustin 306-487-7510, Lampman, SK.

19.1 AND 19.2 hand pair of 9 and 10 year old, well broke Belgium geldings. Used for field work and logging, $7500/pair. Call 204-721-4472, Wawanesa, MB.

OPEN FULL FLECKVIEH heifers and Polled PB heifers from high selling Polled full Fleckvieh bulls. Call Curtis Mattson, BEAUTIFUL REGISTERED MAMMOTH don306-944-4220, Meacham, SK. keys. Including one 2 year old black jack ready for breeding. Can be seen on the ‘for sale page’ at: www.bigearsdonkeyranch.ca or call 204-535-2141, Baldur, MB. WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage.

Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com Canadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372.

2 BRED PAPERED mares and a fine black reg. broke to ride stallion. A proven breeder, you can view past offspring. Package 150 BLACK AND Black Baldy young cows, deal $6000. 204-721-4472, Wawanesa, MB bred to Angus and Horned Hereford. Due to calve March 10th. Preg checked and immunized. 306-342-4447, Glaslyn, SK. 200 MOSTLY BLACK BRED HEIFERS bred WELL MATCHED 15HH Sorrel Molly mules. to proven Black Angus and Horned Here- Used on trail rides, pulling covered wagon, ford bulls. Due to calve May 10, 2015. as well as field work, $3500/pair. Call $3650 each. Gate run of 20 or more. Con- 204-721-4472, Wawanesa, MB. tact Perry 306-435-6994, Moosomin, SK. HERD DISPERSAL: YOUR pick from 100 red and 100 black cows, 4 pot loads. Will SELLING TEAMS:Stallion, young Percheron winter. 306-432-4803, Lipton, SK. Quarterhorse cross, Black Registered Mare 2 ‘MONOPOLY’ BRED heifers; 1 ‘Eye Candy’ and 2 fillies. 306-387-6572, Marshall, SK. bred heifer. Bred to the Brilliance club calf TWO 5 YEAR old black Percheron mares. bull. Call: 780-367-2483, Willingdon, AB. Ve r y w e l l b r o ke . P h o n e e v e n i n g s 20 BRED COWS: Blacks and Charolais cross 306-862-5975, Codette, SK. End of March calving. Call 306-283-4747 or 306-291-9395, Langham, SK. 2 5 H O M E G R O W N C h a r o l a i s a n d TRIM BOSS: The Power Hoof Trimmer.

Char./cross heifers, bred Red Angus, calv- Take the work out of hoof trimming. Trim ing end of Mar. 306-548-4340, Stenen, SK. wall, sole and flare on saddle horses, 22 ANGUS CROSS Simmental bred heifers, drafts and minis. Call 780-898-3752, Buck approx. 1100 lbs., bred to Red Angus with Creek, AB. www.trimboss.ca LBW, preg. checked. Calving Mar 9 - Apr 30, $2600. 306-248-1221, St.Walburg, SK. 150 RED AND Black Angus bred cows, 2nd, 2 JOHN DEERE SANTA CLAUS SLEIGHS 3rd and 4th calvers. Call 306-773-1049, (cutters), shedded, excellent cond., $5000, Swift Current, SK. and $3500. 204-859-2508, Rossburn, MB.

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January 21 – 23, 2015 EVRAZ Place, Regina SK Beef & Forage Symposium Industry Meetings

“The world is run by people who show up.” Bruce Vincent

Show up for SBIC 2015 at Queensbury Convention Centre!

With beef prices reaching all time highs, it’s a great time to invest in the growth of your operation. Gain insight into forage management principles and technology from top researchers, combined with the hands-on experience of leading producers. Thought-provoking messaging on social license, industry advocacy and best management practices; it’s all on the agenda.

Speakers from across Western Canada will be joined by some out-of-country guests, including: From the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, Dr. Flavio Santos, expert in intensive grazing systems and energy supplementation.

Montana’s Bruce Vincent is engaging, compelling and passionate. This logger turned inspirational speaker will help you view familiar scenes through a new lens.

Show up for networking, information, fun and excitement.

The Ramada Plaza will provide conference-rate guest rooms.

Call 306-569-1666 ex 7200 and use the Group Code CGSBAC to book your room today. Free shuttle service will be provided to the meeting venue.

For more information and to register visit: www.saskbeefconference.com

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C A N A D I A N C O - O P E R AT I V E W O O L Growers, buying wool. For nearest wool collection depot or livestock supplies catalogue, 1-800-567-3693, www.wool.ca SUNGOLD SPECIALTY MEATS. We want your lambs. Have you got finished (fat) lambs or feeder lambs for sale? Call Rick at: 403-894-9449 or Cathy at: 1-800-363-6602 for terms and pricing. www.sungoldmeats.com

NOW PURCHASING AT Roy Leitch Livestock Co. Ltd. fat lambs, cull ewes/goats.

204-727-5021, 204-729-7791,Brandon, MB

SASK. SHEEP DEV. BOARD sole distributor of sheep ID tags in Sask., offers programs, marketing services and sheep/ goat supplies. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. www.sksheep.com

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GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, REEL AUG G IE $440; 24’x5.5’ high panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 5- 1” sucker rods, $310; 24’x6’ high TM R FEED panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 6- 1” rods, $350; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumM IXERS ber. Gates and double hinges available on all panels. Belting troughs for grain or silage. Delivery available. For more info. call 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. 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. BELTING FOR SALE: 42-56” wide, 3/8” A M ixerW a go n w ith In n o va tive R eel thick. Call Ken Wadelle 403-346-7178 or a n d Au gerDesign fo ryo u rTo ta l 403-392-7754, Red Deere, AB. M ixed R a tio n 2011 NDE #2654 vertical MIX WAGON. Available at: Asking $55,000. Call Mike 306-469-7741, N ic k ’s S e rvic e Big River, SK. Em era ld P a rk, S K HAYBUSTER 256 Plus II, good condition, 306- 78 1- 1077 $5000 OBO. Phone: 250-992-2375, Quesnel, BC. PORTABLE PANELS 30’ freestanding 3330 CATTELAC FEED wagon for sale, used bar windbreak frames, 5-bar, 4-bar panels very little. 306-532-4544, Wapella, SK. w/wo double hinge gates and more. On farm welding. Oxbow, SK., 306-485-8559

BUYING: PIGS/SWINE, raised outside, all sizes. Highest $$$. 1-877-226-1395. www.canadianheritagemeats.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, rodeo equipment and garbage incinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now avail. with a neck extender. Ph. 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com

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 BALE KING R2000; Also 1993 CIH 7120, F WA , L e o n 8 0 8 l o a d e r, 1 0 , 7 5 2 h r s .

306-594-7949, Norquay, SK.

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40 EXPOSED ELK cows. Old school genetics, Jackpot, Bullwinkle, Leroy, Kiwi Renegade as well as modern day champions like Adonis, Titan and High Tower. $65,000 for all. Free delivery. 306-365-3113, 306-717-6110, Saskatoon, SK. ATTENTION ELK PRODUCERS in AB. and SK: Call AWAPCO today to market your elk. Not sure if you are eligible to ship? Give us a call. We will help with the paperwork. Non-members welcome! For info 780-980-7589, info@wapitiriver.com NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB.

SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr.

Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. www.apollomachineandproducts.com

WANTED: BUYING ORGANIC GRAINS. FOB farm or delivered, Loreburn, SK. Call F.W. Cobs Company, 1-888-531-4888.

TRADE AND EXPORT Canada buying all grades of conventional and organic grains.

Fast payment and pick up 1-877-339-1959

FEMALE CHOCOLATE LAB, 3 years old, has obedience commands, pleasing disposition, $450. 306-845-2202, Turtleford, SK.

Builders of Quality Livestock Equipment, Made with Your Safety in Mind!

AQUA THERM A pasture proven trough.

Winter water problems? Solved! No elec1-800-582-4037 tricity required. 3 sizes - 100, 200 and 525 ga l l o n . Ke l l n S o l a r, L u m s d e n , S K . www.morandindustries.com 1-888-731-8882, www.kellnsolar.com FOR ALL YOUR livestock equipment and LARGE SELECTION OF freestanding corral agriculture supply needs- www.fuchs.ca panels starting at $199. 10’ bull panels, $99; 10’ cattle panels, $89; Round bale We repair scales. 306-762-2125 Vibank SK feeders; Horse hay savers, $459; 20’ bunk 2007 HIGHLINE 8000 bale processor, feeder panels, $399; 30’ Windbreak right hand discharge, big tires, exc. cond. f r a m e s , $ 3 9 9 . J a c k T a y l o r Call 780-916-2333, Spruce Grove, AB. 1-866-500-2276. For pictures and more go BALE PICKER, TRUCK mount; Hopper feed- to www.affordablebarns.com ers, Cattle scales; New and used bale FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Energy free scales. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, solution to livestock watering. No power SK. Website: www.eliasscales.com required to heat or pump. Prevents conGrants avail. 1-866-843-6744.

HIGHLINE 7000 HD bale processor, like tamination. new condition, less than 1000 bales. www.frostfreenosepumps.com $9000 OBO. 306-264-7742, Kincaid, SK. X BOX 2 bale feeder, excellent cond.; Turn tire feeders. 403-854-4555, Hanna, AB. FREESTANDING LIVESTOCK PANELS and windbreaks. 24' freestanding port. livestock STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, panels, $375; 30' freestanding windbreaks, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan$475; Fence line feeders and bale feeders els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom oralso available. We do custom projects and ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, delivery is available. Call 306-823-7040, SK. www.steelviewmfg.com Neilburg, SK. Forbestwelding@live.ca EZE-FEEDER: Quality built grain feeders 30’ PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, asking w/auger for range or bulk feeding. From $750; 30’ silage feed troughs, $650 15 - 95 bu. Optional scales, 3 PTH frames, etc. 1-877-695-2532, www.ezefeeder.ca each. Ph Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK

ORGANIC CROPS WANTED: Growers International is buying all wheats and Durum, barley, oats, spelt, peas, mustard and flax. SK./AB. producers call 306-652-4529; Manitoba producers call 204-806-1087.

BUY DIRECT: RIOMAX mineral tubs and Riogrande loose mineral. Low cost with consumption guarantee. Chelated mineral, 6 digestion tools, free delivery (3 ton min.).

No dealers: Buy direct! Rio Nutrition, 306-662-3559 ask for Daryl or Jenny, Maple Creek, SK. Email: tlc@rionutrition.net www.rionutrition.net

SWM CATTLE RANCHER, East Central Sask. Early 40’s, seeking female who enjoys travel, country living and sharing fun times. Please include photo and phone #.

Reply to: Box 2010, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK., S7K 2C4.

GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH CROSS pups, born Aug. 28, currently living with feeder lambs, both working parents, $200. Call Rick 306-845-2404, Livelong, SK. PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE puppies from hard working stock parents, good bloodlines. Born November 19, some tri-colored, $600. Call 306-759-2262, Eyebrow, SK.

GREAT PYRENEES PUPS, ready to bond with your children, pets, livestock. Born Nov. 15th. First shots, vet checked on Dec. 23. $150 after rebate. Call Olson Ranch, FIND LOVE THIS WINTER! 20 years suc- 306-643-2117, Rocanville, SK. cessful Matchmaking! In-person interviews P U R E B R E D B O R D E R C O L L I E p u p s , January 20-23rd in Regina and Saskatoon. red/white, and black/white, good working Camelot Introductions, 204-888-1529, bloodlines, $300/ea. Call 306-764-7920, www.camelotintroductions.com 306-961-4649, Prince Albert, SK.

WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for info on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification and marketing. To contact one of our Agrologists call 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. or wallace.hamm@pro-cert.org

PB AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS, from working parents, new litter due Dec. 23rd. Call 780-853-2783, Vermilion, AB.

BEST COOKING PULSES accepting samples of organic and conventional pulses for 2014/2015 crop year. Matt 306-586-7111, Rowatt, SK.

BC GOLD LEASE, Cassiar. Historic, rugged, exciting canyon. Retiring. For sale or trade.

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FLORIDA. Homes, Villas, Condos; Gulf Coast, Clearwater, New Port Richey, Hudson, Ft. Lauderdale. From $120’s. Ed and Alarene Knight, Florida Luxury Realty, 727-251-1515. knightteam56@gmail.com

1. CATTLEMAN’S DREAM, large cattle and grain farm, great yardsite, lots of water, 5760 acres, in a productive area, West central AB. 2. Half section farm North of Newbrook w/yardsite. 3. Beautiful quarter West of Red Deer, log buildings, Clearwater River frontage, Alfred Creek, cattle pasture. Don Jarrett, Realty Executives Leading, 780-991-1180, Spruce Grove, AB.

FOR SALE/RENT: RV lot in Happy Wanderer Park, Indio, California (Palm Springs area). Full concrete, cable TV, water, powMOUNTAIN VIEWS, 1935 sq. ft. on .46 QU'APPELLE VALLEY HOME on 22 acres, er, sewer, shed, 2 pools, library, club acres, $275,000. MLS #383418. 1,980 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2.5 bthrms, $759,000, house. One of the best parks in the area.

888-954-4433, Qualicum Beach, BC. Craven, SK. Quick commute to Regina. MLS 306-221-9284. www.brendanicolls.com #515786. For sale by Agent/Broker.

306-541-8777, Regina, SK. mwalsh@royallepage.ca

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT L A N D , Saskatoon, SK., 66.67 acres, $1,799,000 MLS. Call today for a market evaluation. Jeff Kwochka, Realty Executives Saskatoon, www.jeffkwochka.com 306-280-6408.

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160 ACRES IN beautiful Creston Valley BC, Farm/ Ranch. Pristine level farmland! Many outbuildings, irrigation in place, 4 bedroom home, MLS® 2393673, $1,100,000. Call 250-428-1715, jamiewallcvr@gmail.com SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT PropertyKamloops. 124 fenced acres, extensive frontage along the North Thompson river only 7 minutes to shopping and schools in Westsyde. 85 acres of irrigated, fertile crop land, 25 acres of irrigated pasture.

Mostly level, white sand beach, treed along the river. Mobile home, hay shed and corrals. Fenced and cross fenced. Call Julieanne, Best-West Realty- Kamloops, BC. 250-571-0355. ja-brown@shaw.ca

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MINERAL RIGHTS. We will purchase and or lease your mineral rights.

1-877-269-9990. cndfree@telusplanet.net RM CALEDONIA #99- 480 acres. Assess.

256,400. Asking $1275/acre. Call Keith Bartlett, 306-535-5707 at Sutton Group Results Realty, Regina, SK.

ATTENTION CATTLEMEN! Need to expand? RM of Keys #303, South of Hyas, SK. 11 quarters in 1 block, 300 acres cult., rest in hay and pasture with good water supply and fences, very neat and clean 3 bdrm. bungalow, good cattle facilities. Call 780-361-6879 or 780-361-6426.

RM OF MANITOU LAKE HILLSDALE: One block of 8 quarters with over 900 cult. acres. Tender closes Feb. 5, 2015. Details at www.hindetender.ca Vern McClelland, Associate Broker Re/Max, Lloydminster, 306-821-0611.

SMILEY, SK. RM of Prairiedale farm/ ranch/ recreation, 152 acres, close to town, on pavement, lots of water, oil leases, house and buildings, $300,000. Agricultural antiques available. 403-986-3280 LAND FOR RENT: RM of Insinger 275.

NE 10-29-9-W2, NW-10-29-9-W2, SW 10-29-9-W2. Approx. 307 cultivated acres.

Please submit cash rent offers for a 3 year term to farmlandforlease@gmail.com

HUDSON BAY, SASK. Leaf Lake Area: 3 3.5 QUARTERS, TOMAHAWK, AB. area; 6 adjoining quarters, prime hunting, marquarters grazing, Highvale, AB; plus ke t a b l e t i m b e r a n d p e at . N E , N W, 14,000 acres. Cattle, bison and elk opera- SE-06-46-01-W2. Phone 250-427-6036. tions, fenced and cross fenced, Wabumun Lake, west of Edmonton, AB. 780-915-1735, roperrealtyltd@aol.com

AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE, 2880 acres on Hwy. #23, beautiful mountain view, lots of water (3 artesian wells and MASTER STONE MASONRY. Custom large creek). Private sale, brokers welfireplaces and stone masonry. Specialize in Red Deer come. Call Don 403-558-2345, Brant, AB. fieldstone and restorations. Willing to 1-877-341-4422 dondepaoli@yahoo.ca travel for work in rural areas. WETT Cert.

Inspections. Ph 306-280-1845, Saskatoon, www.dynamicmodular.ca ID#1100340 RAINIER: 160 acres irrigatSK. Email: adam_kent@live.com ed cattle/crop farm. T&L Pivot, large shop, RENO’D MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE garage, 3 bedroom home, mature yard. starting at $29,900. Homes to be renovat- Great soil for all crops. Currently used as a ed starting at $19,900. For more info call ranch with seeded grass. ID#1100272 EDMONTON: 644 acres of farmland with 306-249-2222, Saskatoon, SK. immense beauty, trees, water, hills. Provides awesome building locations with 3 m i l e s o f g r ave l r o a d s a l o n g s i d e i t .

ID#1100199 TABER: Vacant land. 156 acres irrigated land w/Zimmatic Pivot irrigation equipment (2009), pivot w/remote link, tall wheels, electric pumping unit and underground mainline. 127 acres TID water rights. ID#2013 FORT MACLEOD: Irrigated hay and crop farm, 320 acres west of Lethbridge. Many buildings with hay storage, 2 shops, 2200 sq. ft. home, feedlot, cattle pens and dairy barn.

ID#1100285 LUNDBRECK: 316.5 acres in the heart of ranching country and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Vendor will consider vendor financing or commer• E N G IN E E R E D F L O O R S Y S T E M • JE T T E D T U B S cial trades, bring your ideas. This land can • T R IP L E P A N E , L O W E A R G O N W IN D O W S also be purchased as 3 separate parcels.

• T IL E , C A R P E T & L A M IN A T E • O P T IO N A L V E R A N D A ID#100162 CRAIGMYLE: Approx 303.19 total acres of farm land east of Craigmyle in the County of Starland. Approx. 288.19 acres cultivated, #3 soil. Real Estate Platinum Service Award C e n t re , w w w. f a r m re a l e s t a t e . c o m 1-866-345-3414.

As k us a b o ut J&H H OM ES ... ( 306) 6525322 HARDISTY, ALBERTA. NE-5-42-9-W4th; B UIL DER TR EN D W ES TER N C AN AD A’S S E - 5 - 4 2 - 9 - W 4 t h ; S W- 9 - 4 2 - 9 - W 4 t h ; M OS T TR US TED NW-4-42-9-W4th; NW-33-42-9-W4th; 2505 Ave. C. N orth, BUILDER TREND GIVES YOU A BETTER R TM H OM E BUILD ER SW-33-42-9-W4th; SE-33-42-9-W4th.

Saskatoon HOM E BUILDING EX PERIENCE S IN C E 1969 $4,900,000 OBO. 780-888-1258.

CENTRAL ALBERTA FARMS, acreages, TO LL FR EE: businesses (all sizes). Information avail. on request! Central Agencies Camrose Ltd. Ca llUs To d a y O rV isitw w w .jhho m es.co m 4870-51 St., Camrose, AB. 780-672-4491.

LARGE SW ALBERTA ranch, 10,000+ acres, exc. improvements, lots of water, chinook climate, good production area, Introduce yourself to the quality of a Home $6,250,000. 403-308-4200, Mossleigh, AB.

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RM OF ARM River 252, 2400 acres. One block. Between Davidson and Imperial.

Mostly J soil. House, quonset, shop, cattle facilities, 64,000 bu. bins, lots of water, newer fences. erin.kinder@yahoo.ca or 306-561-7335.

LAND FOR CASH RENT by Tender: NW-13-10-21 W2, SK., RM of Caldeonia No. 099. Please submit tenders in writing to: Dellene Church Law Office Inc., Box 742, 200 Garfield Street, Davidson, SK. S0G 1A0. Tenders will be accepted until 4:00 PM January 30th, 2015. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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w w w .kin d e rs le yre a le s ta te .co m RM OF DUFFERIN: NW-26-21-24 W2 and NW-25-21-24 W2, comes with 80x50 arch rib steel quonset with cement floor. Send sealed bid with 10% down payment in confidence to: PO Box 190, Bethune, SK., S0G 0H0. Bids close January 15, 2015. Sale finalized January 31, 2015.

RM NIPAWIN 487, North of Aylsham, 9 quarters grainland, plus 2 quarters pasture in adjoining RM 486, yard with buildings included. Call Neil Wheeler 306-862-5681.

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DID YOU EXPERIENCE high green count RM OF MILDEN #286: 320 acres of mixed in Dekalb canola? For more info contact grain and grass land. Milden Lake runs Back-Track Investigations 1-866-882-4779 through the land. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com RM CANA #214. 560 acres ideally located on #15 Hwy. and Agri Park Road just on the outskirts of Melville, SK. Land currently seeded for alfalfa and is completely fenced. Gravel potential. Asking $899,000. GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 25 mile radius of Call Paul Kutarna, 306-596-7081, Sutton Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: kraussacres@sasktel.net Group Results Realty. MLS #517931.

BARONS AB. MLS LD002880, 2080 acres, 13 quarters of irrigated land. $13,000,000 OBO. 403-308-1612, Barons, AB.

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.

FOR LEASE 22,000 sq. ft building- welding, sandblasting, mechanical, graveled yard. BEST CANADIAN HOME built by Moduline.

Six miles from Port of Entry, Scobey, MT. B e s t p r i c e s ! 1 5 2 0 s q . f t . Te m o r a , $99,900; 1200 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa, $79,900; Phone 306-267-4552.

960 sq. ft. Tuscan, $69,900. Order your home now before 2015 price increase.

Call Stan, Ner-Ken 306-496-7538, Yorkton, SK. for Your Affordable Home Sales.

CEDAR LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sid- www.affordablehomesales.ca ings, paneling, decking. Fir and Hemlock flooring, timbers, special orders. Rouck NEW MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 3 bedBros., Lumby, BC. www.rouckbros.com rooms, 2 bathrooms, $99,900. For more 1-800-960-3388. info call 306-249-2222, Saskatoon, SK.

YOUR MINERAL RIGHT MARKETPLACE, MineralRights.ca - Buy, Sell and Lease Freehold Mineral Rights. 306-992-1015.

Royal LePage Premier Realty Yorkton SK Office: 306-783-9404

Murray Arnold

HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACREAGES FOR SALE: RM of Keys 10.86 acres $197,000 MLS #512628 numerous upgrades, newer barn RM of Keys 79.23 acres $399,000 MLS #511018 house completely finished, move in ready, great outbuildings, paddocks for small animals RM of Saltcoats 15.02 acres $365,000 MLS #502403 beautiful home, great Yorkton location, set up for horses RM of Sliding Hills 156.10 acres $399,000 MLS #487185 Exquisite yard site, overlooking the Whitesand river RM of Wallace 155.98 acres MLS #515718 Newer, large home, new large heated shop, natural gas LAND ONLY: RM of Sliding Hills MLS# 519866, 519865, 519864. 11 quarters of high producing farm land all in a block and 2 quarters close by. Beautiful yard site with 1588 sq ft home with recent updates. 63,000 bushel steel grain storage. 40’x42’ shop, 48’x78’ storage shed.

RM of Cana 480 acres $629,000 MLS #516638 Good farm land, yard site started, great location RM of Wallace 319.94 acres $1,800,000 MLS #511683 Modern feed lot facility, set up for 6000 head and an overflow capacity and wired pens for an additional 2500 head. Licenced for up to 25000 head. Complete with weigh scale, sorting barn/ hospital pens, dual roller mills, feed bins and more!

LAND FOR SALE: 9 quarters in the RM of Bayne #371, with yard. 75,000 bu. grain storage. Fall anhydroused. Fairly level w/few stones. Also available a full line of newer machinery. Send offer to: Edwin Wollmann, Box 402, Bruno, SK. S0K 0S0.

Call 306-369-2861. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Closing date February 7, 2015.

WE INVITE OFFERS to purchase river lots, 19-24 and E-1/2-30- and S-1/2-29-, all in 46-26-W2, Sask., RM Prince Albert #461.

Approx. 10 kms. South of Prince Albert.

River lots overlook the North Sask. River.

Total assessment of $824,300. Approx.

1300 cult. acres (cult. acres are estimates). Purchasers must verify to their satisfaction. No buildings. Offer on all land or on individual parcels. Offer must be accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of offer as non-refundable deposit. Payable to: Wilcox and Chovin, submitted to the address below not later than January 23rd, 2015. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Deposits on rejected offers will be returned. Terms on accepted offers are: Payment of balance within 30 days; Taxes adjusted January 1st, 2015; GST additional unless purchaser is a GST registrant. Send offer to: Attention: Kim Bradley, Wilcox and Chovin, Box 820, 52 Main Street, Shellbrook, SK. S0J 2E0. Further inquiries can be sent to: johnj7488@gmail.com

RM OF REDBERRY 435. Amazing 2600 sq. ft. timber home with a large loft area.

Solar power. 457 acres w/205 acres cultivated, farmed organic, balance bush and pasture. Home, quonset and garage have in-floor heat provided by a wood burning heater w/propane backup. Solar power and endless features in the home. Well sheltered yard and garden area w/lots of fruit trees. The area offers good hunting and fishing. Located near Lac LaPeche, just over an hour from Saskatoon, Prince Albert and North Battleford. MLS ®511919.

For more information call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK. HAMMOND REALTY: Shire Farm, RM 92 Walpole, near Moosomin, SK. 1280 acres, featuring 610 cult. acres and 625 hay/pasture acres (300 acres could be cropped), $61,863 avg 2013 assessment. Grass carries 100 pair. Yard includes: 1180 sq. ft. bungalow (1983), 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 12,850 bu. steel bin storage, exc. water and cattle facilities. MLS #501213. Reduced to $1,240,000. Alex Morrow 306-434-8780 http://Shire.HammondRealty.ca RM 51: 480 acres of farm land. Farmed half and half. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com RM OF MOOSE RANGE #486. Four quarters, approx. 640 cultivated acres.

N E - 1 2 - 5 0 - 0 9 - W 2 , S W- 3 5 - 4 9 - 0 9 - W 2 , NE-34-49-09-W2, SE-34-49-09-W2. Also have land to be rented. Closing Date: March 20, 2015. For more info. call 306-768-3442. Please submit offer to email: jascal.janet@gmail.com Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

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W C S AS K GR AIN

D AV ID SON :1285 ac.-1224 cultac.,assess.77,935/qtr.steel grain storage,well sheltered yard site w/m ature trees.

E L R OSE : 2211 ac. -1993 cult. ac.,assess. 91,570/qtr.,steel grain storage...in cludes oil lea se reven ue..ca ll for deta ils!

E STON :642 ac.-all cult.assess.92,550/qtr.

E STON : 1742 -all cult.,land is Regina H eavy Clay and SCIC ‘B ’ rated, assess. 118,100/qtr. In cludes surfa ce lea se reven ue..ca ll for deta ils! 1,111 AC.SOL D H A N L E Y: 954 ac. - 393 cult. ac. + 294 ac. tam e grass, assess.

56,180/qtr.,located near B lackstrap P rovincial Park!

N OR TH BATTL E FOR D : 569 ac. -445 cult. ac.,assess. 51,685/160 ac.

P L ATO: 957 ac.-890 cult.ac.,20 ac nat.grass,assess.93,630/qtr., cattle facilities.

SA SK ATOON : 29 ac. -21 cult. ac.,assess. 9,800,great potential for a building site!

U N ITY: 129 ac.,118 cult.ac.,assess.69,480/160 ac.

W ISE TON : 1590 ac. -strong water supply,corrals,cattle shed & 1400 sq ftB ungalow.

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CA N D O: 480 ac.-211 cult.,balance pasture,strong water supply, assess.62,100/qtr.

CR A IK : 159 ac. -all nat. grass,assess. 42,200,A rm River runs through property!

CR A IK :955 ac.-400 cult.ac.,bal.nat.grass,two arena’s(covered & com petition),corrals & cattle pens,m otel building & cabins.

This m ust see Guest Ranch has m any m ore features...ca ll for deta ils!

D IN SM OR E : 320 ac. - 145 cult. ac.,balance nat. grass,assess.

53,100/qtr.

ACR E AGE S

K E NA STON : 160 ac. -1092 sq ft hom e on well treed yard,137 cult. ac., assess. 61,200, strong water supply, steel grain storage...ca ll for deta ils!

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N OR TH BATTL E FOR D : 699 ac. -615 cult. ac.,assess. 58,590/160 ac.,incl. 400 ac. potato contract,irrigation equip. 3 full qtr. & 1 half qtr. section pivots, pum p station w/ new pum ps...ca ll for deta ils!

S W S AS K GR AIN

E A STE N D : 2880 ac.-1177 cult. ac.,entire block fenced,assess. cropped land: 58,130/qtr., grass land: 27,570/qtr., strong water supply w/excellentwater sourceson grassland.

R IV E R H U R ST: 155 ac.-150 cult.ac.,assess.67,400.

R IV E R H U R ST: 311 ac.-290 cult.ac.,assess.71,050/qtr.

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M OOSE JAW : 637 ac.-all nat.grass,3 strand perim eter fencing, assess.40,060/qtr.,& 2 springs.

EC S AS K GR AIN

CA N OR A : 103 ac.-105 cult.ac.,strong water supply,steel grain storage.

CH U R CH BR ID G E : 636 ac. - 377 cult. ac., bison fencing on property,1400 sq fthom e on well treed yard.

CU PA R :319 ac.-278 cult.ac.,assess.96,250/qtr.

CU PA R : 1033 ac. (pending sub-division),504 cult. ac.,235 ac. tam e grass,strong water supply,two yard sites with 1500 sq ft hom e.

D U VA L : 316 ac. -275 cult. ac.,2,000 bu. steel grain bin,assess.

66,450/qtr.

D YSA R T: 319 ac.-210 cult.ac.,assess.55,200/qtr.,vacanthom e, yard site hasunderground power.

H OL D FA ST:962 ac.-845 cult.ac.,assess.59,365/qtr.,steel grain storage,1536 sq fthom e...close to La st M oun ta in La k e!

ITU NA : 662.84 ac.- 487 cult., house with good water supply, assess.73,475/qtr.

K IL L A LY: 787 ac.-564 cult.+ 100 ac.tam e grass,corrals,cattle shelter & calving shed, strong water system , 1288 sq ft B ungalow.

L IP TON :322 ac.-250 cult.ac.,assess.66,650/qtr.

L IP TON : 2049 ac.- approx. 1850 cult., hom e section fenced, strong water system ,cattle handling facilities,1,700 sq ft split level hom e. M any m ore features to be seen!! F ull lin e of m a ch in ery a va il.!

M E LV IL L E : 795 ac. - 535 cult., 150 ac. nat. pasture, assess.

61,915/qtr.

SH E H O:159 ac.-120 cult.ac.,assess.64,800.

STOCK H OL M :279 ac.-194 cult.ac.,assess.78,990.

YOR K TON : 1755 ac.-1000 cult.ac.+ 507 ac.tam e grass,2 yard siteswith 1800 sq ft& 780 sq fthom es,good water supply,cattle facilities.Optional one quarter ofleased pasture!

BU LY E A : 162 ac. - 145 ac. reverting back to nat. grass state, overlooking 3 lake resorts, m any E vergreen trees planted, assess.60,400.

CR AV E N : 33 ac. - M ust see 1450 sq ft hom e on well treed & landscaped yard w/the Q u’A ppelle River bordering the property, 22 ac. seeded to grass,horse paddocks,barn w/m any features, sheltersand m ore...ca ll for deta ils!

CU PA R : 797 ac. - 138 cult. ac. + 519 ac. tam e A lfalfa/Grass, 4 qtrs. fenced,strong water supply,corrals,steel grain storage, 1456 sq fthom e.

D YSA R T: 159 ac. - 135 cult. ac., fenced, assess. 68,300, good water supply,power on property.

G OOD E V E : 159 ac.-120 cult.ac.,(reverted back to grass & has been cutto hay),assess.75,400.

SOU TH E Y: 318 ac. - 239 ac. tam e grass, 3 strand perim eter fencing,avg.assess.63,400/qtr.

YOR K TON :156 ac.-140 ac.tam e hay,assess.100,800.A djoining acreage available..ca ll for deta ils!

YOR K TON : 318 ac. -175 cult. ac.,approx. half seeded to hay, perim eter fencing,assess.70,000.

ACR E AGE S

A BE R N E TH Y: 9 ac. -860 sq ft hom e with private drive,strong water supply & double garage.

A BE R N E TH Y: 175 ac. -1050 sq ft hom e overlooking P heasant Creek, 64 ac. seeded to pasture m ix in 2000, strong water supply..m a n y m ore fea tures ca ll for deta ils!

BU LY E A :45 ac.-40 ac.tam e grass,assess.equivalentto 79,490/ 160 ac.,corrals,strong water supply,1217 sq ftB ungalow.

E STE R H A ZY: 320 ac. -269 cult. ac.,strong water system ,1370 sq ftbungalow on well treed yard.16 a c. a crea ge w /h ouse & b ldgs a va il. sepa ra tely, la n d a va il. sepa ra tely...ca ll for deta ils!

IN D IA N H E A D : 19 ac.-1600 sq ft2 storey hom e on hillside w/a panoram ic view of the Q u’A ppelle Valley,m ins from Katepwa beach...m a n y m ore fea tures....ca ll for deta ils!

L E M BE R G : 40 ac.- with 1225 sq ft hom e with good water supply, 130 tam e grass, horse barn, corrals & outdoor riding arena.

M CL E A N :20 ac.-792 sq fthom e on well treed acreage w/strong water supply, large gardens & fencing on North side of the property.

M E LV IL L E : 143 ac.-1728 sq fthom e on well treed yard,900 sq ftdbl insulated garage,107 ac.tam e grass,fenced/cross fenced, strong water supply.

M OOSE JAW /BU FFA L O P OU N D : 229 ac. - 10 ac. A lfalfa with som e fencing, 1280 sq ft hom e on well treed ravine beside B uffalo Pound P rovincial Park with a beautiful view of B uffalo Pound...m ust b e seen to b e a pprecia ted!

N OK OM IS:28 ac.-24 cult.ac.,1040 sq ft1 1/2 storey hom e with town ofNokom isW ater Supply.

R E G INA BE ACH : 160 ac. -2160 sq ft walkout hom e nestled in the A rm River Valley, all native prairie, corrals with strong water supply.

R OU N D L A K E : 190 ac. - M ust see 1328 sq ft hom e on well sheltered yard site with a Panoram ic view of Round L ake, strong water supply...ca ll for deta ils!

W H ITE W OOD : 3 ac. - L ocated off H ighway #1, strong water supply,vacanthouse w/upgrades.

YOR K TON : 19.9 ac. -1100 sq ft hom e on acreage off H ighway #52,fenced/cross fenced,paddocks,strong water supply...m a n y m ore fea tures, ca ll for deta ils!

YOR K TON : 156 ac. -142 ac. tam e hay,9 paddocks,dairy barn, cattle shelter, 1720 sq ft hom e, second hom e with m any renovations...m a n y m ore fea tures to b e seen w ith a djoin in g qtr. a va ila b le!

OTH E R

YOR K TON :41.79 ac.-2,815 feetofH wy #10 frontage.G rea t com m ercia l developm en t poten tia l!

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L OON L A K E :642 ac.-391 cult.ac.,assess.46,225/qtr.

M E ACH A M : 473 ac.-417 cult.ac.,assess.100,960/qtr.800 sq ft hom e.

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P IE R CE L A N D : 1745 ac.,1422 ac. deeded + 322 leased ac. 205 cult. + 395 ac. tam e grass, bal. nat. grass/bush pasture/bush, assess.47,850/qtr.strong water supply.Incl.gaswell revenue!

SH E L L L A K E : 924 ac. -348 cult. ac.,all fenced,strong water supply,assess.44,510/qtr.

SH E L L L A K E : 3090 ac.-2624.51 deeded + 466.27 leased,154 cropped,330 hay,bal. pasture,on Shell River,3 yard sites with two hom es.F a rm Equip. & Livestock Option a l!

ACR E AGE

SP IR ITW OOD : 306 ac.-1677 sq fthom e on m ature yard,strong water supply,189 cult.ac.,assess.63,300/qtr.

E S NE S AS K GR AIN

A R CH E R W IL L :975 ac.-638 cult.ac.,assess.57,370/qtr.

CH OICE L A N D : 634 ac. -536 cult. ac.,som e hay,assess. 90,425/ qtr.,strong water system ,steel grain storage,1989 sq ft hom e with upgrades...ca ll for deta ils!

CR YSTA L SP R IN G S:158 ac.-140 cult.ac.,assess.96,400.

M E L FOR T: 240 ac. 174 cult. ac.,som e A lfalfa/B rom e & gravel.

E ach qtr.avail.separately ...ca ll for m ore deta ils!

W A K AW :158 ac.-157 cult.ac.,assess.125,000.

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CH OICE L A N D : 319 ac. - 238 ac. tam e hay, assess. 64,000.qtr.

Greatrecreational property for the outdoor enthusiastor hunter!

PA D D OCK W OOD : 10,145 ac.-9,667 ac.deeded + 478 ac.leased, m ix of tam e & nat. grass,assess. 34,620/qtr.,perim eter & cross fencing,strong water supply,1056 sq fthom e...ca ll for deta ils!

TOBIN L A K E : 435.59 ac.-311 ac.tam e grass & bal.bush. 1 m ile from Tob in La k e & Tob in La k e Resort Villa ge, suita b le for H un tin g & Recrea tion w ith F ish in g.

ACR E AGE S

CA R R OT R IV E R : 10 ac.-m ature treed yard,720 sq fthom e with good water supply. S uita b le for H un tin g & R ecrea tion ; F ish in g n ea rb y a tTob in La k e!

H U D SON BAY: 150 ac. - 1350 sq ft hom e on private yard w/ m ature trees,strong water system ,all pasture land.

N IPAW IN : 4 ac. -1920’s character hom e on m ature treed yard with garden areas& fruittrees.

N IPAW IN : 159 ac.-B ungalow on yard w/m ature trees & gardens, 145 cult. ac., strong water supply, steel grain storage, calving shed w/m any m ore features...ca ll for deta ils!

W A K AW :114 ac.-taxes$440/yr,adjacentto W akaw,SK.

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TOBIN L A K E : 59.67 ac.- Recreational property 1/4 m ile from Tobin L ake & Tobin L ake Resort,land in hay with 3 full serviced RV sites.Natural gasalong E astboundary.

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BIE N FA IT: 2792 ac.-2433 cult.ac.(have seeded up to 2650 in the past), 6 qtrs. of the cult. ac. seeded to tam e hay, strong water supply,two hom es.Opt.surface leases.

G R E N FE L L : 789 ac. - 750 cult. ac.,strong water supply,vacant yard site with nat. gas line, telephone line and built up lane.

313 ac.SOL D G R IFFIN : 622 ac. - 520 cult. ac., assess. 68,420/qtr. In cludes 7 S urfa ce Lea ses ... ca ll for deta ils!

K R ONAU :380 ac.-372 cult.ac.,assess.118,010/qtr.

M IL E STON E :160 ac.-157 cult.ac.,assess.116,500 PA R R Y: 1118 ac. -1013 cult. ac.,assess. 64,270/qtr. strong water system ,1872 sq ftbungalow.

R E G INA :160 ac.-all cult.assess.112,700 W IN D TH OR ST:160 ac.-130 cultac.assess.76,200/qtr.

W IN D TH OR ST: 1748 ac. -1484 cult. ac.,assess. 72,330/qtr.,strong water supply,steel grain storage. Opt. grain equipm ent & house ... ca ll for deta ils!

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CA R N D U FF:470 ac.-70 cropped ac.,bal.grass/past.,strong water supply,corrals,1040 sq fthom e..w ith m a n y m ore fea tures ... ca ll for deta ils!

K IP L IN G : 1118 ac. -746 ac. tam e grass,1350 sq ft hom e,strong water system . H om e qtr. & la n d a va ila b le sepa ra tely. Ca ll for deta ils!!

K IP L IN G :4310 ac.-265 cult.+ 2847 ac.tam e grass,cattle handling facilities,1,920 sq ft hom e with m any renovations. This m ust see ranch hasm any m ore features..ca ll for deta ils!

STOR TH OA K S:159 ac.-95 cult.ac.(tam e grass),53 ac.nat.grass., assess. 56,100, strong water supply w/seasonal creek ... in cludes surfa ce lea se, ca ll for deta ils!

STOU G H TON : 160 ac. - 70 ac. tam e grass, balance nat. grass, assess.42,000.

W H ITE W OOD : 159 ac.-120 cult.ac.(all tam e grass),no chem ical or fertilizer for over 10 years,assess.65,500.

W OL SE L E Y: 318 ac. -109 cult. ac.,perim eter fenced,shop,barns & paddocks,assess.86,700 Y E L L OW G R A SS: 1934 ac. -354 cult. ac. + 1257 ac. tam e grass, bal. nat. grass.,assess. 72,535/160 ac.,strong water supply,creek runs through property,cattle handling facility. Opt. 150 head of B ison.M any m ore featuresto be seen!

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BA L G ON IE : 159 ac. -1600 sq ft hom e,tam e grass,barn w/calf & feeder barn extensions + m ilk room ,assess. 69,000 ... m a n y m ore fea tures, ca ll for deta ils!

OX BOW : 321 ac. -270 cult. ac.,hom e with good water supply on a m ature yard site. Options to purchase house/buildings separately!

161 ac.SOL D QU ’A P P E L L E :161 ac.-115 cult.ac.,assess.65,400,close to Regin a !

W H ITE W OOD :166 ac.-1780 sq fthom e on well treed yard,120 ac. seeded tam e hay, 20 ac. fenced past. near yard, strong water supply...w ith m a n y m ore fea ture to b e seen !

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RM OF GARDEN RIVER 490, 2 quarters of high producing cultivated land, SE-09-51-24-W2, NW-03-51-24-W2. Call Linda 306-929-4624, Albertville, SK. ID#1100341 MANKOTA: 960 acres with 945 acres cultivated. 1664 sq. ft. home, quonset, shop, 2 dugouts, barn, grain storage, 2 cattle waterers and hydrants.

MLS®. ID#1100312 DINSMORE: 14 acres with old yardsite and mature trees located on the outskirts of Dinsmore. This parcel is subject to subdivision approval from the RM of Milden #286 and subdivision completion. Seller is licensed to sell Real Estate in Alberta. ID#1100191 RUSH LAKE: 309.73 acres irrigated land.

Valley pivots, natural gas pumping unit, 3 phase power. Located south of Hwy #1 right along the Highfield Reservoir.

ID#1100311 DINSMORE: For Lease!

150 acres at $75/acre on the outskirts of Dinsmore. Owner is licensed to sell Real Estate in Alberta. MLS®. ID#1100257 OSLER: Modern Dairy Farm near Saskatoon with 145 acres. 90 cow free stall barn w/state of the art auto identifying double 10 milk parlor and attached calf-heifer barn. 154.79 kg daily milk quota. 1614 sq. ft. home and insulated workshop. MLS®.

ID#1100283 CARMICHAEL: 70.5 acres pasture of which much would be arable.

Water not far below the surface, accessible by sand point well.

1-866-345-3414, Real Estate Centre, www.farmrealestate.com RM LOST RIVER #313: 261.5 acres, south of Bradwell. Power, natural gas and public water line run alongside property.

MLS #519162. Call Jeff Kwochka, Realty Executives Saskatoon, 306-280-6408.

R M O F L E A S K N O. 4 6 4 . W H AT A PROPERTY! 1334 acres all adjoining with 1148 acres cultivated, balance bush and slough. Medium rolling, stone free land.

Fenced with treated and steel posts, 3 and 4 wires plus cross fences. Power, phone, two wells, pasture water. Main road access and 2 miles off Hwy #40. A farmer or ranchers dream. I think you need to act quickly on this one! MLS® 520032. Call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK. 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512. Also desperately needing a ranch with buildings for 1000 cow/calf operation.

LAND FOR SALE OR RENT, RM 222/252.

13 Quarters in 1 block: NE-26-24-27-W2; 35-24-27-W2; 01-25-27-W2; South half 02-25-27-W2; East half 03-25-27-W2. All cultivated. Few rock piles or trees. Closing date January 5, 2015. Contact Guy Nolting, 306-734-2774, 306-567-8200 or email: guynolting@yourlink.ca WANTED MINERAL RIGHTS producing potash or petroleum mineral rights.

306-244-6721, 306-220-5409, Saskatoon.

WWW.SASKLANDFORSALE.COM SE of Saskatoon, SK. Davenport grainland MLS® in RM of Morris #312. Section of grainland Sec. 24-33-27-W2, 630.98 +/- acres. Davenport school quarter MLS® in RM of Viscount #341, SE-17-33-26-W2, 159.47 acres grainland. All offers will be presented on January 20, 2015, 1:00 PM. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. For more information contact Ed Bobiash RE/MAX Saskatoon, 306-280-2400 or email: ed@ebteam.ca PRIME COMMERCIAL LAND, 13 acres, Smiley, SK. sewer and water avail., oilfield area, on Hwy., $100,000. 403-986-3280.

VAL MARIE RANCH: 3360 acres with full set of buildings. Can run 250 pairs and put up your own feed. Very good ranch! Call John Cave, Edge Realty, 306-773-7379, www.farmsask.com

THREE QUARTERS FARMLAND: W-1/201-31-18-W3, RM Mountain View, about 300 cult. acres and 20 acres yardsite, with grain bins. Also SE-1/4-17-30-18-W3, RM Pleasant Valley. All on good grid roads.

Taking offers until Jan. 31, 2015. Highest tenders not necessarily accepted. Please send offers: John Fehr, 102- 206 Pioneer Pl., Warman, SK., S0K 4S0. 306-956-6744.

WWW.SASKLAND4SALE.COM View the following MLS® listings: #512467, Alvena grainland, RM of Grant #372; #497568 Rolling Hills quarter, RM of Grant #372; #490127, Jacobs grazing hayland #2, RM of Fish Creek #402; #490129, Jacobs grazing hayland #3, RM of Fish Creek #402; #512471, Middle Lake hay/pastureland, 6’ bison fence, RM of Three Lakes #400; #515615, Schroeder grainland, RM of Dundurn #314; #514981, Gilchrist acreage, RM of Eagle Creek #376; #488472 Chung acreage, RM of Vanscoy #345. View my many acreage listings at www.EdBobiash.com Ed Bobiash, Re/Max Saskatoon, SK. 306-222-7770.

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Ca ll PO TZU S LTD. Phone: 306-782-74 23 Fa x: 306-786-6909 Em a il: info@ potzu s.com LAND AND HOUSE for sale by tender: 14 kms North of Pelly, SK. 160 acres, NW 0235-32-W1. The land owners will accept written tenders until December 31st, 2014 at 4:00 PM. The purchase will include the above noted farmland, house and outbuildings "as is". Bids are subject to the following conditions: Right is reserved to reject any or all bids; A certified cheque for five per cent (5%) will be submitted with written tenders payable to: Audrey Johnson, Box 93, Leask, SK. S0J 1M0. Unsuccessful bidders will have their cheques returned.

Please email: adellaj57@yahoo.ca for more info. or call 306-321-6468.

RANCH: RM WOLVERINE #340 and RM Viscount #341. Located beside Hwy. 16 and the railroad just over an hour East of Saskatoon. 1479 acres with approx. 1169 acres of tame pasture. Balance 328 acres with rolling hills, sloughs, 7 dugouts and fairly heavy bush. Possibility of aggregate as well as special type of sand (serious buyers can do their own testing). Fences are in need of repair. Great property located near the potash mines. MLS® 516438.

Call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK. Ha m m ond Rea lty - A cres ofExpertis e

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RM #74: APPROX. 470 acres farmland located near Woodrow, Sask. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Phone: 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com

CERT. CDC UTMOST, Carberry, Cardale, Pasteur, AC Harvest, CDC Plentiful, AAC Redwater, AAC Proclaim. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., 306-863-4377.

FARMLAND FOR SALE. RM 77 and 107, 860 acres, 6 quarters located near Cadillac, SK. Sec 18-09-13-W3, approx 550 acres, N-1/2 8-10-13-W3, approx. 310 acres. Has creek running through it, would make exc. pasture, currently mostly farmed. Accepting offers until January 15, 2015. Highest offer not necessarily accepted. 306-625-7841, 2 0 1 5 T U S C A N Y 4 2 W X Stk.#3488, 450HP Cummins dsl., 6 spd. Allison trans., Swift Current, SK. t.lacelle@yahoo.ca king bed, washer/dryer, 3 slides, MSRP $383,000. On sale now for $296,000. www.allandale.com 1-866-346-3148.

BEEF RANCH IN SE Manitoba, in the heart of cattle country. Available: 4.5 quarters deeded land and 3 quarters Crown land.

Included are full set of outbuildings. Most corrals are steel corralling. 1500 sq. ft. home, att. double garage. Equipment and cows can be negotiated at the time of sale.

Land can easily produce feed and grazing for 150 cows. This can be purchased for only $610,000. Cliff Martens, Delta Real Estate, 204-346-4117, Steinbach, MB.

CERTIFIED WHEAT. CERTIFIED #1 Carberry, Unity, Waskada, Lillian wheat seed available. Most with 0% fusarium.

Volume and early order discounts available.

Pickup and delivery offered. 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. shewchuk23@hotmail.com

GREAT PLACE TO start farming. Large home, 5 bdrms, 2 baths, good size kitchen w/large dining room and living room, open concept, partially finished basement w/laundry room, heating elec./wood boiler, barn 24x73’ currently used for raising calves, cattle shelter 30x60’, other outbuildings, nice treed yard, all found on 240 acres, approx. 140 cult. 20 min from Steinbach, MB. MLS #1425126, $399,990. Cliff Martens 204-346-4117, Delta Real Estate.

ROSETOWN, SK. DWEIN Trask Realty Inc. 2080 acres quality pastureland, 14 miles north of Rosetown, just off #4 Hwy. All quarters touching with good 4 wire fence, 5 dugouts and very good steel catch corrals. Lots of grass and ready for the 2015 season. Call Dwein: 306-221-1035.

DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. 2 quarters of quality pasture just west of the forces base North of Dundurn. SW-18-33-04-W3 and SE 13-33-05-W3 priced to sell! $224,900. Call Dwein for details 306-221-1035, Saskatoon, SK

2015 WINDSPORT 34E STK #6557, 6.8L Triton V10, 362 HP, back-up monitor, Onan generator, AC. MSRP $147,000. Our price $106,000 www.allandale .com 1-866-346-3148.

SUN BEACH MOTEL, 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm suites, $595 to $750. Ph: 604-617-3416, RM OF CHESTERFIELD, 7.95 acres with Osoyoos, BC. www.sunbeachmotel.net 1060 sq.ft. bungalow, 30x50 quonset, double heated garage, barn, nat. gas., asking $329,000. Contact Brad Edgerton at Edge Realty, 306-463-7357, www.edgerealty.ca CLAVET, SK., 1308 sq. ft., 1.25 acres WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, $449,000, MLS. LEHR ROAD, 2209 sq. ft. eight models, options and accessories. walkout, 37 acres, $989,000, MLS. NORTH 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca BLACKSTRAP, 1615 sq. ft., 32 acres, $580,000, MLS. Call today for a market SAWMILLS from only $4397 - Make evaluation. Jeff Kwochka, Realty Execu- Money and Save Money with your own t i v e s S a s k a t o o n , 3 0 6 - 2 8 0 - 6 4 0 8 , bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: www.jeffkwochka.com www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call 1-800-566-6899 ext. 168.

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CERTIFIED FLAX. CERTIFIED #1 Glas, Sorrel flax seed available. Volume and early order discounts available. Shewchuk Seeds, 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK.

ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com

CERTIFIED CDC SORREL flax seed. Early order/large order discounts. Visa, MC, FCC 0.0% FUSARIUM GRAMINEARUM, exc. financing. 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. quality 2013 crop, high germ., Cert. #1 LLSeeds.ca CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, CDC Meredith CERT. TAURUS, CDC Sorrel. Van Burck a n d N e w d a l e . F r e d e r i c k S e e d s Seeds, Star City, SK., 306-863-4377.

306-287-3977, Watson, SK. BUYING BROWN FLAX farm pickup. Call CERTIFIED CDC MEREDITH, Newdale, AC 1-877-752-4115, Naber Specialty Grains Metcalfe, CDC Copeland, Legacy, CDC Ltd. Email: nsgl@sasktel.net McGwire, CDC Cowboy, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick. Van Burck Seeds, Star CERTIFIED RECON Bethune flax. Ph Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, City, SK., 306-863-4377.

306-524-4339, 306-746-7336, Semans, SK NEW MALT VARIETY. CDC Kindersley, Reg., Cert., early maturing, high yielder.

Volume discounts. Booking for spring pickup. Call Gregoire Seed Farm Ltd., 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. North Battleford. Email: gregfarms@sasktel.net FDN., REG., CERT., CDC Austenson, CDC CERTIFIED MCLEOD R2Y, TH33003R2Y, Cowboy, CDC Maverick, AC Ranger. Excel- short season Soybeans. Early order/large lent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd. Vanscoy, order discounts. Visa, MC, FCC financing.

306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. LLSeeds.ca SK., 306-668-4415.

#1 CERTIFIED TRANSCEND durum seed, CERT. CDC ORION Kabuli chickpea. Sean low fusarium. Call 306-831-8963, Ace Miller, Avonlea, SK., 306-868-7822.

Crop Care, Rosetown, SK. CERT. AC STRONGFIELD durum. Sean Miller, Avonlea, SK., 306-868-7822.

BUYING OATS, all qualities, farm pick up.

Naber Specialty Grains 1-877-752-4115 Melfort, SK. nsgl@sasktel.net FDN., REG., CERT., Leggett, Souris, CDC Haymaker (forage) Excellent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd. Vanscoy, SK., 306-668-4415.

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0.0% FUSARIUM GRAMINEARUM, high quality 2013 crop, high germ., Cert. #1 Souris, CDC Orrin, and Leggett. Frederick Seeds 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERTIFIED AC MORGAN, CDC Minstrel.

Va n B u rc k S e e d s , S t a r C i t y, S K ., 306-863-4377.

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WANTED: HAYLAND TO rent, prefer in SK. Reply to: Box 2007, c/o The Western Producer, Box 2500, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4.

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CERT. VESPER/ WASCADA midge resistant, Carberry, AAC Brandon. Greenshields Seeds Ltd. Call 306-524-2155 or 306-524-4339, 306-746-7336, Semans, SK 0.0% FUSARIUM GRAM., top quality 2013 crop, high germ., Cert. #1 Conquer VB, AC Andrew, Harvest, CDC Utmost VB, Pasteur, Muchmore, CDC Plentiful. Call CERT. #1 CDC Meredith barley. Volume and Frederick Seeds 306-287-3977, Watson SK early order discounts available. Shewchuk Seeds, 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK.

HIGH MALT PRICES. CDC Meredith, Reg., Cert. 2013 seed, 99% germ., 0% F.G. Very high yielder. Volume discounts. Booking for spring pickup. Gregoire Seed Farm TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass Ltd., North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. CERTIFIED AC METCALFE, CDC Copeland malt barley, Conlon feed barley. High germ, 0% gram. Early order/large order discounts. Visa, MC, FCC financing.

2015 PALAZZO 35.1 STK#9999 340 HP 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. LLSeeds.ca Cummins diesel, Onan generator, king CERTIFIED MEREDITH. Greenshields bed, 3 TVs, residential refrigerator, MSRP Seeds, 306-524-2155 or 306-524-4339, $214,000. Now $173,000. See website: 306-746-7336, Semans, SK. www.allandale.com 1-866-346-3148.

DID YOU EXPERIENCE high green count in Dekalb canola? For more info contact 2 R ow AOG M a ltContra cts Back-Track Investigations 1-866-882-4779 Now Ava ila b le

DWEIN TRASK REALTY Inc RM of Perdue SE-26-35-12-W3 pasture c/w spring and 2008 ARCTIC CAT 800 Crossfire, 1015 some bush, $74,900. 2 miles S. and 2 mi. miles. 306-240-4100, Meadow Lake, SK. West of Perdue. Quarter next could be avail. as well. Call Dwein at 306-221-1035.

FOR SALE BY OWNER, Smooth Rock Falls, ON, in great clay belt. Excellent value for new farmer, or farm relocate. Any type of farm allowed. Taxes $500/yr. 617 acres w/approx. 144 workable, more to clear. All new buildings: Garage #1 50x32’, heated; garage #2 16x32’; implement shed, 48x24’; barn, 50x28’; boiler shed, 16x16’; new bungalow, 1984 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 baths, AC, extras. $18,000 solar income 2013, $997,000. Call 705-338-1074.

CERTIFIED SHAW-AC Domain VB, AC Unity-Waskada VB, Cardale, Andrew. High germ, 0% gram. Early order/large order discounts. Visa, MC, FCC financing.

306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. LLSeeds.ca #1 CERTIFIED MUCH More Hard Red Spring Wheat, low fusarium. Call Ace Crop Care, 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. FDN., REG., CERT., CDC Utmost VB, Vesper VB, Conquer VB, Cardale, AAC Brandon, AC Carberry. Excellent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd. Vanscoy, SK., 306-668-4415.

2015 MIRAMAR 32.1 STK #1533 362 HP Triton V10, Onan gen., 3 TVs, queen bed, residential fridge. MSRP $146,000.

Our Price $114,900. 1-866-346-3148. www.allandale.com

GrainEx International Ltd. WANTED

LENTILS, CANARY AND CHICK PEAS.

Call GrainEx International Ltd. for current pricing at 306-885-2288, Sedley SK. Visit us on our website at: www.grainex.net NEW CERTIFIED CDC Greenwater large CERTIFIED SEABISCUIT. Ph Greenshields green lentil. Early order discounts. Visa, N E W ! P O RTA B L E T R U C K S C A L E S , Seeds, Semans, SK., 306-524-2155 or MC, FCC financing. Call 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. LLSeeds.ca $19,900. Save time and money by weigh- 306-524-4339, 306-746-7336. ing on the farm. Accurately weigh inputs N and avoid overweight fines. See your nearLIM EW VA est Flaman location or 1-888-435-2626.

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â&#x20AC;˘ CDC Greenstar (LG Lentil) â&#x20AC;˘ CDC Amarillo (Yellow Pea) â&#x20AC;˘ CDC Leader (Large Kabuli) Jim Moen, Moen Farms Ltd. Cabri, Saskatchewan (306) 587-2214 Cell: (306) 587-7452 jim.moen@sasktel.net

NEW VARIETY DURUM, 95% germ, 95% HVK, DON equal to or less than 0.5 PPM. Call 306-640-8181, Willow Bunch, SK.

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

BUYING YELLOW and GREEN PEAS, all CERTIFIED CDC GREENSTAR large green grades, farm pickup. Naber Specialty lentils. High germ, zero disease. Call Grains Ltd., 1-877-752-4115, Melfort, SK. Email: nsgl@sasktel.net Shaun at: 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. CERTIFIED CDC DAZIL. Hansen Seeds, call 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679, Yellow Grass, SK. CHICKPEA SEED- 1 year off certified, 85% germ.; LENTIL seed, large green lentils, 98% germ; DURUM seed, 88% germ. All cleaned or bin run. Call Quenton, CERT. MEADOW, AMARILLO, Limerick. 306-354-7585, Mossbank, SK. Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155 or 306-524-4339, 306-746-7336, Semans, SK CERTIFIED CDC RAEZER, CDC Patrick green peas. High germ, low disease. Early order/large order discounts. Visa, MC, FCC financing. 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. LLSeeds.ca NEW CERT. AC EARLYSTAR early maturing yellow pea. High germ., good yield.

WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca involved. Sell direct to crushing plant.

CERT. CDC MEADOW and CDC Horizon Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 peas. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., or 306-228-7325, Unity, SK. 306-863-4377.

PREMIUM QUALITY YELLOW PEAS AGT FOODS Saskcan Parent Tel: 204-737-3002 Cel: 204-324-4058 Buying Across the Prairies

CERTIFIED CDC Amarillo, CDC Limerick.

Also, CDC Imvincible Lentil. Excellent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd. Vanscoy, SK., 306-668-4415.

CERTIFIED CDC LIMERICK green peas, high germ, low disease. Call Shaun at: 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. GREEN IS THE COLOR. Reg. and Cert.

CDC Raezer, CDC Striker, high germ, vigor, low disease. Volume discounts. Booking for spring pickup. Gregoire Seed Farm Ltd., North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net CERTIFIED CDC Hornet Yellow peas. High g e r m , z e r o d i s e a s e . C a l l S h a u n at : 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK.

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CERT. ANDANTE YELLOW. Greenshields Seeds Ltd., Call 306-524-2155 or 306-524-4339, 306-746-7336, Semans, SK BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties of mustard. Call for competitive pricing.

Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB. WANTED: LOW GRADE Mustard! We can upgrade your low grade mustard! Can supply you with new certified Andante treated or untreated. Contact Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK.

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Westcanfeedandgrain.com 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.

GOOD QUALITY CPS wheat greenfeed, 650 3x4 sq. bales. Also med. quality alfalfa, 1st and 2nd cut. 403-793-1204, Brooks, AB.

WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN, brokerage and consulting. Get more for your grain. Devon at: 306-873-3551 for no obligation price quote! neprairiegrain.com WANTED FEED BARLEY- Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-631-8769, Bethune, SK.

LONG LAKE TRUCKING custom hay hauling, 2 units. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK.

TOP PRICES PAID FOR FEED BARLEY, WHEAT, OATS, RYE, TRITICALE, PEAS, LENTILS, HEATED OIL SEEDS Priced at your b in.

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SMALL SQUARE HAY bales, horse quality, grass or alfalfa. Call 306-492-4751, or 306-221-0734, Dundurn, SK. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay.

Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK. ALFALFA AND ALFALFA/GRASS mixed bales, good condition, 1300 lbs. Kerrobert, SK. Call 306-834-2809 or 306-834-7252.

GRASS HAY and grass/alfalfa round bales, dry and wrapped, starting at 2.5¢/lb. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB.

POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gal; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or diesel.

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SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement tarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK. TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks. We now carry electric chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000.

NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. WANTED: FEED BARLEY, 48 lbs. plus.

Phone Larry Hagerty 306-345-2523, Stony MR. TIRE CORP. Call for all your tire Beach, SK. needs. Serving all of Saskatchewan. Call Mylo at 306-921-6555.

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All sizes. Quick Drain Sales, Muenster, SK. Ph: 306-682-4520, 306-231-7318.

GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto.

Phone Ladimer at: 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK., or Chris at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com

PASKAL CATTLE in Iron Springs area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket and sell direct to us with no GOT FROZEN PIPES? We can help. www.arcticblaster.com Call 403-638-3934, brokerage fee. Please call 403-317-1365.

Sundre, AB. LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy- WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds ers and sellers of all types of feed grain and cereals. All organic cereals and speand grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, Nipawin, SK. SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297.

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ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay for sale. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 25 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week LARGE SQUARE DURUM/STRAW bales, upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and 3x4, 1100+ lbs, $25/bale. Delivery avail. air brakes. One on one driving instructions.

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GREEN CANOLA CERTIFIED CANTATE, highest yielding variety. Hansen Seeds, Yellow Grass, SK., 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679.

Green and/or heated Canola/Flax, Wheat, Barley, Oats, Peas, etc.

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SOLID CORE ROUND alfalfa, alfalfa grass, greenfeed, grass and straw. Delivered. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. 400 5X6 ROUND bales for sale. First cut Alfalfa and Alfalfa/Brome. Net wrapped, feed tested. Call 204-248-2643, e-mail: colletfarm@gmail.com Notre Dame, MB. 1500 LARGE 3x4 SQUARE bales alfalfa, alfalfa/mix, flax straw. Feed test available.

Protein up to 18.9%. Leroy, SK., call 306-364-4700, 306-320-1041.

GOOD QUALITY 1st and 2nd cut hay; also green feed. Can deliver in southern AB. 403-633-3777, 403-363-3318, Tilley, AB. CAN LOAD- HAUL 44 large 5x6 round bales. Can style and 36 pipe style/64 large 3x4x8/load. Free snow removal. Call Hay Vern, 204-729-7297.

BALE PICKER, TRUCK mount; Hopper feeders, Cattle scales; New and used bale scales. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. Website: www.eliasscales.com 300 ROUND GRASS bales, 1600 lbs., 306-634-7920, 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK HAYLAGE 5X5 BALES, 1465 lbs., 55% moisture, 26 wraps, McHale wrapper.

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KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% government grant now available. Indian Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 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

FULL-TIME FARM/RANCH WORKER Needed Full-Time position available on a large cattle ranch in southern BC. Looking for an honest, reliable individual who is mechanically inclined with equipment and livestock experience. Duties include, but are not limited to: feeding, calving, haying, as well as other general farm maintenance.

Wages negotiable depending on experiAARTS ACRES 2500 sow barn near Sols- ence. Housing available. 250-378-5061. girth, 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 GRAIN FARM HELP WANTED: Some meor call 204-842-3231 for application form. chanical abilities necessary, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required, previous farm experience helpful 2 FULL-TIME PERMANENT FOREMAN but not essential. Will train. $16/hr negopositions, on 12,000 acre grain farm in tiable. Apr 15th-Nov 30th, 2015. Applicant Lampman, SK. Must be willing to work will hopefully repeat for several seasons. long hours during seeding, spraying and Fax resume to: 306-545-0923 or call harvest seasons. Successful applicant 306-335-2777 for more info, Abernethy SK should have: Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with clean abstract; Farm management education, in- KRT VENTURES INC. a modern grain farm cluding basic Agronomy and Farm Appren- in Northern SK., is looking for 3 full-time, ticeship training; Experience operating permanent Farm Equipment Operators. modern JD equipment with ability to pro- $16/hr., 40 hrs. plus per wk. No education, gram and operate JDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AMF technology. experience required, but basic farm knowlOther duties include: Hiring, training and edge with modern farm equipment, Class managing farm employees; Maintenance 1A licence are assets. English is an asset. of all farm equipment; All crops spraying Can work independently with minimal operations; And Coordinating swathing supervision. Start immediately. Mail resume and harvest operations. $3600/month. to 5-510 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK. Phone Mark Walter 306-487-2702 S7K 7C7 or fax to: 306-649-2553, email kerry@onestopltd.ca ph. 306-747-2430.

RANCH HAND, EXPERIENCE necessary.

Work involves: calving, range riding, hay FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. and silage crop, machinery operation, gen- Applicants should have previous farm exeral ranch work; Irrigation Boss/ranch perience and mechanical ability. Duties worker. Duties: management of irrigation incl. operation of machinery, including systems, two employees as well as farm- tractors, truck driving and other farm ing, hay and silage crops and cattle feed- equipment, as well as general farm laborer ing. Both are permanent full-time with ac- duties. $12-$18/hr. depending on expericommodation and benefits. Fax details: e n c e . C o n t a c t W a d e F e l a n d a t 250-378-4956. Email: info@ranchland.ca 701-263-1300, Antler, North Dakota.

FULL-TIME CATTLE CHECKING Positions. Buffalo Plains Cattle Co. has pen checking positions available for our expanding feedlot w/new facilities. Job also includes pasture work in the summer.

Owned horses and tack preferred. No green horses allowed. Competitive salary a n d g r o u p b e n e fi t s . F a x r e s u m e t o 306-638-3150, or for more info. ph Kristen at 306-631-8769, Bethune, SK.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS required on a larger grain farm located in central Sask. We are looking for reliable, creative, and hard working individuals to join our team. The ideal candidates would have a farm background and a Class 1A drivers license. Previous farm experience is also an asset. Duties include operation of farm machinery, hauling grain, loading and unloading grain and fertilizer. Other duties include general yard duties, and some construction projects.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and negotiable housing assistance.

These positions are a full-time employment opportunity and wages will be very competitive, but also based on experience level of applicant. Please email resume to: hr.wpf@hotmail.com or call 306-554-7777

HELP WANTED. SASKATCHEWAN grain farm looking to hire a self-motivated team player for the upcoming 2015 growing season. Duties will include: Equipment maintenance and operation: Grain hauling: Other duties related to seeding, spraying and harvest. Must have a valid driver's license, $20/hr. Send resume and references to: shawn@allcanadiangrain.com WOULD YOU BE interested in working full306-472-7704, Lafleche, SK. Visit our time on a working ranch? We are looking website at: www.allcanadiangrain.com for someone who has a farm/ranch background. We use horses, but not all the 2 SEASONAL FARM MACHINERY operators time. Some mechanical skills would be required. Must be able to operate grain beneficial. We use and operate some cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor equipment. Experience with baling, loadw/rock picker, 4WD tractor for harrowing. ers and a feed wagon would be useful. We Also, manual labour for upkeep of Leaf are located north of Lloydminster, AB. and cutter bees, and general servicing of housing is a possibility. Health Care Plan is e q u i p m e n t . M a y 1 t o O c t o b e r 3 1 . available after 3 months. We pay by the $15-$18/hr., 101008187 SK Ltd., Wadena, hour. Every 2nd weekend off (excluding S K . F a x o r e m a i l C o r e y F e h r a t busy times). Please call, phone or email with your resume, including work refer306-338-3733, cfehr9860@hotail.com ences plus a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract. Hill 70 Quantock Ranch, Bill and Sherry Creech, FULL-TIME FARM WORKER wanted for 7 8 0 - 8 7 5 - 8 7 9 4 , 7 8 0 - 8 7 1 - 4 9 4 7 , f a x mixed farm near Young, SK to begin Jan. 780-875-8332, info@hill70quantock.com 1st. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is necessary.

Wages depending upon experience. Call FULL-TIME POSITION ON mixed grain Mike 306-259-2296 or cell 306-946-6970. farm. Must have experience with large Email: ldeneiko@xplornet.com e q u i p m e n t . H o u s i n g ava i l a b l e . C a l l 306-436-7703, Milestone, SK. THREE FULL-TIME GRAIN WORKERS required on farm- Youck Acres Ltd. Box 585, FARM LABOUR REQUIRED for mixed farm.

(406 Centennial Dr.,) Strasbourg, SK. S0G Grade 12, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, experience in 4V0. Applicant must have driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, driving and servicing machinery. Smoke willing to learn in operating and repairing free environment. $15/hr. Housing avail. modern farm machinery. Main duties: Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River MB planting, fertilizing, detect crop disease, cult., spraying and harvesting Employer EXPERIENCED FARM LABOURER and Truck will train if needed. Wages $16.75 per hr. Driver wanted for upcoming crop season.

Class 1A is a must. Wages depending upon Email resume to: youckacresltd@yahoo.ca experience. Farm located near Yorkton, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY near Moss- SK. Call 306-621-5073, 306-744-2525. bank, SK. for reliable self-motivated per- FULL-TIME FARMHAND REQUIRED on son interested in large grain farm opera- large cattle operation for feeding cattle. tion. Applicant should be experienced in Must be able to operate wheel loader and mechanics, operating large farm machin- mix wagon. Livestock experience an asset, ery and able to take on farm tasks inde- but willing to train a person with the right pendently. Class 1A an asset. Great wages attitude and work ethic. Wages negotiable. available. Phone Mike 306-354-7822 or Accommodation available. Call Wolfe email: nagelm44@hotmail.com Farms 780-524-9322, Valleyview, AB.

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LILY AND ROSE Seed Processors located at Lemberg, SK. is looking for hard working, reliable person to assist in operating our seed cleaning plant. Full-time, will train, starting $15/hr. Call Chuck/Marion 306-335-2280, fax resume 306-335-2281.

PUREBRED RANCH HAND required. We are a purebred cattle ranch expanding in the Grande Prairie area. Looking for an experienced hand familiar with winter calving and cattle management to join our team.

780-512-3641, www.bar4acattleco.com

FARM MECHANIC: Small feedlot and grain operation looking for a mechanic for repair and maintenance on farm equipment and trucks. Ticket not required, but experience is. Applicant could run equip. in busy time of year, but not a requirement.

New shop, competitive wages, WMC, benefit package, housing available. Farm located near Stony Plain, AB., 45 minutes We s t o f E d m o n t o n . F a x r e s u m e t o : 780-968-0681, dercamfarms@gmail.com

IMPERIAL HUNTER HOTEL, Bassano, AB. BEEKEEPER HELPERS SEASONAL full- requires Working Manager, hotel tavern time, April to Oct., 2015. Must have no bee s t a f f, e x p e r i e n c e d . A c c o m m o d at i o n sting allergies, valid driver’s license and available. Phone Bruce 403-837-2343. physically fit. $12-$15/hr. Duties include: all aspects of hive management, prepare colonies for honey production and pollination, queen rearing, load and unload trucks, repair and maintain trucks and equipment. Ph/fax Neil 306-967-2841, Is a pro gre s s ive , e xpa n d in g Eatonia, SK. Email resume and references to: janeil@sasktel.net a gric u ltu ra l s a lva ge pa rts

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BEEKEEPER’S HELPERS (6), for the 2015 season May to Oct, $12-$15/hr depending on experience. Contact Ron Althouse, 306-278-2747, Porcupine Plain, SK. MECHANIC ALLY INCLINED PERSON needed for farm near Grunthal, MB. Full line of JD and NH; Welding/electrical exp. an asset; must be able to operate machinery and have some knowledge of cattle.

Year round work, housing possible, references required. Phone: 204-380-2223, or email: rehobothfarms12@gmail.com GREAT OPPORTUNITY! FULL-TIME ranch help needed for 1000 cow ranch in Fort St. John, BC. Experience w/cattle, equipment and horses preferred. Rotational grazing in summer. Class1 licence an asset. Accommodation provided. Close to school and paved road. Contact 403-512-0518.

SEASONAL FIELD LABOURERS. Lincoln Gardens is a seasonal vegetable farm located at Lumsden SK. Seeking 8 seasonal field labourers starting May 1, 2015. Must have valid driver's license, be reliable and physically fit. Duties include: planting, weeding and harvesting vegetable crops; sort, wash, weigh and pack vegetables and hand move irrigation pipes; 50 to 60 hours per week and must be available on weekends. Starting wage is $10.20 per hour. Send resume with references to: Lincoln Gardens, Box 750, Lumsden, SK. S0G 3C0, 306-731-7781.

RANCH HAND/HUNTING GUIDE. Permanent full-time position in the beautiful Robson Valley, West of McBride, BC. 150 cow/calf operation. Drivers licence (Class 1 an asset); Mechanical skills: Guide duties during hunting season. Housing available.

Wages negotiable based on experience.

Send resume to: barwkranch@gmail.com or call 250-553-2355.

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(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.

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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 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE NEEDED for grain farm at Milden, SK. Experience operating large equipment and Class 1A an asset.

Must be able to work well with others.

Email resume to: jensen@yourlink.ca or call Graham 306-935-4523, 306-831-7514.

HD TRUCK MECHANIC required for small trucking co. in Lloydminster, AB area. License an asset, but not necessary.

John 780-846-0002 or fax 780-846-0005, actiontowinglloyd@hotmail.com

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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.

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* R o u ghn 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.

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REQUIRED: LICENSED PROFESSIONAL Agricultural Pilot for May 1 - Oct. 1, 2015.

1000 hours turbine agriculture work, insurable, proficient in SATLOC, proficient in spraying herbicides, insecticide and fungicide. Commercial Pilot’s License and Sask.

Aerial Pesticide License required. Location: Leask, Sask. Duties/Responsibilities: Operate turbine Air tractor 402, 502. Proficient in English (read, write, speak). Perform elementary maintenance tasks and servicing, and misc. duties related to the business. Create work orders as requested by our agricultural customers. Starting wages: $70/hour, 40 hrs/week, some overtime required. 306-497-7401.

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RM FOREMAN: THE RM of Stonehenge No.73 is offering a competitive salary and full benefit package for the full-time position of Foreman. The successful candidate will be required to have or take all necessary training to be certified. Such courses include: Powered mobile equipment; Ground disturbance; WHMIS; And any other applicable training to fulfill the job requirements. Self-motivation, the ability to lead by example and good communications skills are an asset. Preference will given to those candidates that have prior road maintenance and construction experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by February 5, 2015 stating their education/training, past and present work experience, salary expected, three references and any other pertinent information.

Mail to: RM of Stonehenge No. 73, Box 129, Limerick, SK., S0H 2P0. Ph: 306-263-2020.

Email: rm73@sasktel.net Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

AlsoN eeded EXPERIENCED LOADER OPERATOR Must have a valid class one license.

Provost/Wainwright area CREW TRUCK LABORERS RECLAMATION LABORERS Must provide valid driver’s license, driver’s abstract and oilfield tickets.

GRAVEL CRUSHER PERSONNEL GRAVEL TRUCK DRIVERS Must have a valid class one license.

Fax resume to 780-753-8104 or email baritoilfield@xplornet.com No phone calls please.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

4 EXCAVATOR OPERATORS Required. $23-26/hour to start depending on experience plus disability, dental and extended medical benefits after 3 months probation.

Full-time seasonal starting April 1, 2015 until November 30, 2015, in Saskatoon and various locations in Saskatchewan. 2 years experience with pipeline (water and sewer), trackhoe or trade certificate is required and clear drivers abstract. Apply with resume to: Rite Choice Construction Ltd., 104-502 Cope Way, Saskatoon, SK., S7T 0G3 or e-mail: janlind@sasktel.net or fax to: 306-937-1737.

3 EXCAVATION FOREMEN. $2500. Biweekly to start plus disability, dental and extended medical benefits after 3 months probation. Full-time year-round employment in Saskatoon and various locations in Saskatchewan. Minimum 3 yrs. experience with Pipeline (water and sewer) trackhoe, clear drivers abstract. Foreman experience is an asset. Will supervise crews, manage excavation projects, ensure productivity, quality and safety. Apply with resume to: Rite Choice Construction Ltd at 104-502 Cope Way, Saskatoon, SK. S7T 0G3 or email: janlind@sasktel.net or fax: 306-937-1737.

PARTS MANAGER needed for multi-location New Holland dealer.

Duties to include direct management of Wainwright location and supervision of two others.

Benefits and RRSP program.

Wage to be negotiated.

Apply to:

Tri-Ag Implements 1517 - 1st Street Wainwright, AB. T9W 1L5 parts.triag@telus.net (780)842-4408

OPERATORS AND DRIVERS. Livestock: O/O $2.90 tri/loaded mile, Drivers up to $.66/ mile. Hopper: O/O 74% of gross, Drivers up to $.56/mile. 1-877-533-2835, Ext 3.

TOP FLUID DRIVERS WANTED. Current Class 1 with clean abstract required. Must have good attitude, self-motivated, conscientious and safe. Experience preferred, but willing to train right person. Scheduled days off. Working in AB. and SK. Must have oilfield tickets or willing to acquire them.

Phone 306-672-6644, Gull Lake, SK. OWNER OPERATORS NEEDED Immediately.

Roadex Services requires O/O 3/4 ton, 1 ton or 3 tons for our RV division, O/O Semis and Company Drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards.

Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. Call 800-867-6233, www.roadexservices.com CLASS 1A TRUCK drivers needed. Minimum 1 year experience with Super B. We haul grain and fertilizer throughout SK. and AB. Please send resume via email: l.r.trucking@hotmail.ca or call for info.

306-628-7324, 306-628-4210, Leader, SK.

SASKATOON HOTSHOT TRANSPORTER is now hiring 3/4 and 1 ton diesel trucks, for RV hauling throughout Canada and U.S. Year round work, lots of miles and home time, fuel subsidies, benefits, excellent earnings. 306-653-8675, Saskatoon, SK. www.saskatoonhotshot.com CLASS 1 DRIVERS, year round work, top wages, safety bonuses, new equipment, health plan. Will also train new drivers for hauling livestock or gravel in Canada or to USA. 403-625-4658, Claresholm, AB.

LOOKING FOR LEASED Operators to run flatdeck across Canada and province wide.

Call Denise at 306-757-1448, Regina, SK. or email to: denise@shadowlines.com CLASS 1 DRIVER WANTED. Seeking motivated Class 1 driver. Should be able to cross the border. We offer both local and long distance work. Loader experience an a s s e t . N o S u n d ay wo r k . C a l l H a r r y 403-382-1082. Fax or email resume and abstract to: 403-824-3040, Nobleford, AB. harry@vandenberghay.ca

SELECT CLASSIC CARRIERS immediately requires Leased Operators with new model 1 ton and 5 ton straight trucks/ tractors, and Company Drivers. One ton operators that will run just AB, BC, and SK. Tr a n s p o r t i n g RV ’ s / g e n e r a l f r e i g h t , WANTED: DRIVERS/OWNER Operators USA/Canada. Clean abstract required. for grain and fertilizer hauling, based in Competitive rates. Fuel surcharge/beneKenaston, SK. Phone Leon at TLC Trucking fits. Call 1-800-409-1733.

306-252-2004 or 306-567-8377.

Gibson Energy ULC is a progressive, growth oriented, North American midstream oil & gas company.

Opportunities to become an independent Owner Operator with a wellestablished Liquid Bulk Transport Carrier in South Eastern Saskatchewan are currently available.

OWNER OPERATORS Qualifications required: • Valid Class 1 license • Clean driver’s abstract • Should have minimum 5 years driving experience • Fluid hauling experience is an asset • Current H2S and First Aid certificates • Winter driving experience • Ability to obtain a Fast Card if required • Must participate in our Random Drug and Alcohol testing program Gibson Energy ULC offers a competitive compensation package.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by Email: driveforgibsons@gibsons.com, Fax: 780-392-6722, Ph: 306-486-2044

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AGRONOMY

Farmers can take leading role on research Experiment with inputs and application rates instead of waiting for scientists and agronomists to conduct trials, says specialist

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Prairie wheat growers are missing an opportunity.

New wheat varieties have significantly higher yield potential, but tapping into that potential requires new knowledge and new agronomic practices, says an Ontario cereal specialist.

Experimentation and on-farm trials have taught Ontario farmers how to harness the potential of modern wheat varieties and increased soft winter wheat yields by 15 to 20 bushels per acre in the last several years.

Spring wheat growers in Western

Canada could duplicate Ontario’s success, but getting there will require on-farm research, said Peter Johnson of Ontario’s agriculture ministry.

“Look at how your (wheat) genetics have improved. You guys should be blowing the doors off yield,” Johnson told the Manitoba Agronomy Conference in Winnipeg in midDecember.

“If you don’t have the genetics, it doesn’t work. I think you now have the genetics.”

Johnson said farmers are too reliant on scientists and experts for agronomic breakthroughs. He said growers should do their own experiments and share the information with other producers.

“Now that you guys have auto-steer and tramlines, you can do this research on your farm,” he said.

“And you can move the bar forward for yourself, long before the researchers ever catch up.”

Johnson and 20 Ontario farmers began experimenting with higher nitrogen rates and multiple fungicide applications on soft winter wheat in 2008.

He had heard there might be a synergy between increased nitrogen and an additional fungicide application, but he was skeptical because Ontario data showed no yield gains in winter wheat from adding more than 90 pounds per acre of nitrogen.

The results proved Johnson wrong.

Winter wheat plots that received 150 lb. of nitrogen and two treatments of fungicide generated substantially higher yields than plots with 90 lb. of nitrogen and no fungicide.

“At 20 sites in 2008, we picked up 21 bu. per acre (on average),” he said.

Johnson and producers repeated the experiment in 2009 and 2010 and achieved similar results.

Johnson said the research has changed winter wheat production in Ontario. It’s now normal to use higher rates of nitrogen and apply more than one fungicide treatment.

“All my best wheat producers follow that production package,” he said.

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TRIALS ON SOFT WINTER WHEAT Researchers and producers in Ontario experimented with higher nitrogen rates and multiple fungicide applications on soft winter wheat. Data from 2008-10 showed average yields of: Nitrogen pounds Yield (bu/acre) No fungicide One fungicide Two fungicides

Ontario cereal specialist Peter Johnson says prairie growers should be “blowing the doors” off wheat yields.

He says Ontario farmers have learned there is synergy between fungicide applications and increased nitrogen rates, which work together to substantially boost wheat yields | ROBERT ARNASON PHOTO

» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE “The farmers have picked it up. It’s real and it works.”

Ontario wheat growers followed the advice partly because of the results but also because farmers participated in the research.

Johnson said one farmer left the study after two years because he had seen enough evidence.

“He learned on his own farm with

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his own varieties that this synergy is real and it was bringing him 18 to 20 bu. (more),” he said. “That’s where the rubber really hits the road.”

That sort of on-farm research, collaboration and data sharing is common in Ontario but is sorely lacking in the West, said John Heard, a soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture.

“We don’t have an Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association in Western Canada. That is the farmer association that is behind the Ontario effort,” he said.

“Farmers have been pooling test data and sharing results for years (in Ontario).”

Heard said the on-farm data from Ontario is powerful because it’s field scale, replicated and randomized.

“So each (site) on its own is good, but the big value is in pooling what other farmers are doing.”

The Manitoba Pulse Growers Association has been running an on-farm research program since 2010, but other commodity groups haven’t followed its lead.

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“I think what the pulse growers are doing is a great thing,” Heard said, but other associations “aren’t doing proper on-farm tests and pooling data.”

He said this is an ideal time for farmers to evaluate agronomic practices for wheat because some of the existing fertility recommendations aren’t relevant for the new, higher yielding varieties.

Johnson said farmers around the world are tapping into wheat’s yield potential. A New Zealand farmer set the world record in 2010 with a 232 bu. crop.

Johnson said it’s impossible to know what Ontario wheat producers will discover next to boost wheat yields, but that’s why agronomic research is conducted.

“You just have to keep looking. We just sort of fell into this nitrogen/fungicide thing,” he said.

“It’s serendipitous. Generally the big breakthrough is serendipitous.

It’s not planned.” robert.arnason@producer.com

FERTILIZER

Banding urea?

Go deep Broadcasting urea reduces gaseous losses because it is absorbed by the soil

BY ROBIN BOOKER SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Farmers who band urea must make sure they do it deep, says an agronomist and fertilizer specialist who has studied the consequences of shallow banding urea.

Other wise, they are better off broadcasting it.

Farms are becoming larger and fewer operators need to cover more acres, and “all of the sudden, intentionally or unintentionally, we’re cheating on that depth,” Rigas Karamanos told Agri-Trend’s Farm Forum Event in Saskatoon.

“So in other words, what we are doing is shallow banding.”

Producers who band in urea create a microclimate around the granule within the band, which increases the pH in the area up to nine or 9.5, Karamanos said.

This creates an environment where the gaseous losses of urea as ammonia can be high.

Broadcasting urea avoids creating “very hot bands,” Karamanos said.

Nitrogen losses occur when urea is broadcasted, but Karamanos’s work shows that broadcasting urea causes less nitrogen loss than does shallow

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banding.

The optimal depth in which to band in urea is at least two inches and preferably three inches, said the Koch agronomist.

There are still gaseous losses of urea as ammonia being generated within these deeper bands, but the soil above the band absorbs the ammonia, which minimizes losses.

Gaseous losses of urea are caused by volatilization, which is a physical chemical reaction that starts at around 4 C with urea.

Plants such as canola and wheat do not use a significant amount of nitrogen for the first 10 to 12 days after planting.

“That’s why deep banding found its place. There are no losses during those first 10 days, because whatever gas is created is absorbed by the soil as the gas is moving up towards the

The optimal depth when banding urea is three inches, says agronomist Rigas Karamanos. | surface. That’s the magic of deep banding,” Karamanos said.

He also studied enhanced efficiency products such as such as Agrotain and Super U, which were developed to minimize the losses that occur before the plants can use the applied nitrogen.

“If there are not losses, you don’t need these products,” Karamanos said.

“But when there are losses, those products can indeed help minimize the losses and preserve yields.”

Enhanced efficiency products have generated increasing interest in recent years because of the fluctuation of input costs, a need to show that the industry is being environmentally responsible and a shift from operational efficiencies versus agronomic efficiencies as farms become bigger.

Having a good packing system behind the applicator may reduce nitrogen losses, but Karamanos said it’s not a generic issue.

Losses depend on many variables,

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such as soil type, moisture and temperature.

Karamanos said producers who apply anhydrous ammonia should expect the same nitrogen losses if they shallow band compared to when they apply nitrogen deeper.

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INFORMATION ASSESSMENT

Field data easy to tidy up with yield editor software PRECISION HAPPENS

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Delete low yield values and ridiculously high ones

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inter is no time to rest for the precision farmer.

It’s time for the year-end analysis of yield data, which needs to

be done every year.

The first step for any yield analysis is getting the data from the yield monitor. I am surprised by the number of farmers who have told me they still have four or more years of yield data on a card.

“Could you help me look at my yield maps?” they ask.

I will admit that recent technological advances have made it more difficult to access data from the combine, but that is not an excuse for leaving valuable yield data in the field.

There are many places where farmers can get help accessing their data.

The yield monitor manufacturer, the equipment manufacturer, the local co-operative, a local consultant and

the local seed salesperson all have resources to read and process the data coming from the combine.

The second step is cleaning the yield data, which is one of the forgotten elements of precision analysis.

Everybody has seen those red points at the edges of field that represent low yields. Do we really have lower yields around the field edges?

It’s unlikely.

We have also seen those dark green points representing extremely high yields scattered randomly through the field.

Did you really get 450 bushels per acre of wheat in that one spot?

Or maybe you’ve seen that one crop yield point across the road in the

neighbour’s wheat field?

All of these are candidates for cleanup.

The most common method to clean up yield data is to pick a low yield value and delete all the points below that. Then pick a high yield value that is unreasonable and delete all of the yield points above that.

This can be valuable, but there are better techniques.

Those low yields points on the ends of rows may have something to do with the lag time setting, which is the time it takes between when the grain is cut and when it hits the mass flow sensor.

Without this lag time setting, the calculated yield value would be 60

feet down the field from where it was actually harvested.

Low yield points at the edge of the field can also be caused by an incorrect header height calibration.

The flow of data from the mass flow sensor should stop when the header is lifted at the end of the row.

However, before that happens, the full flow of grain hitting the mass flow sensor may have already stopped.

Leftover kernels continue hitting the pressure plate, which calculates a yield of half a bushel per acre.

As for the ridiculously high values, they often happen when the combine stops in the field. A lot of grain is hitting the mass flow sensor and it is all associated with that one point.

The next several points are often suspiciously low before a new batch of grain hits the mass flow sensor.

Incorrect swaths are another major cause of errors.

If the last swath in a field is actually a half swath and the operator does not change the swath setting, the yield monitor system measures the grain and calculates the bushels per acre based on a full swath. This results in half the yield per acre of what was actually in the field.

Farmers have a variety of options for solving these problems, but many of them need to be done during harvest, such as checking lag time setting and calibrations and entering correct swath widths.

For now, we can look at the data included in the yield file and delete individual yield points if they are determined to be inaccurate.

Combine speed is one of the most valuable attributes to use for cleanup. Look in the yield file for extremely low combine speeds or rapid speed changes.

Yield values are most inaccurate in these two situations.

The good news is that producers do not have to clean up yield points by themselves.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released Yield Editor software that is highly recommended for cleaning up yield data. It is available for a free download.

Terry A. Brase is an educational consultant, former precision agriculture educator and author. BrASE LLC. Contact him at precision. happens@producer.com

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FOOD, WATER SECURITY

INCREASING TOPSOIL

Save civilization — grow topsoil

Don’t treat soil like dirt, says expert

Soil-building practices reduce flooding and disease transmission and produce cleaner water

BY JEFFREY CARTER FOR THE WESTERN PRODUCER

BY JEFFREY CARTER

ORILLIA, Ont. — Farmers need to move beyond conserving topsoil and start growing it, according to a Vermont grazier, educator and consultant.

“The best we’ve been able to do is that we’re losing 10 times more soil than is being grown. At least, that’s the latest numbers I’ve seen,” Abe Collins told the Ecological Farmers of Ontario conference in Orillia in early December.

Collins is part of a small group of agriculturalists who want to take that next step. He is co-founder of the Soil Carbon Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming atmospheric carbon into soil organic matter.

“If topsoil is renewable, at least that’s the experience of our community, we all need to learn how to grow it,” he said.

“Nearly everything rests on us to grow the topsoil so that the rest of society can survive and civilization continues.”

Collins encourages farmers to evaluate their current practices and make the necessary changes to build their soil in a real and substantial manner.

The first step is to establish a series of GPS-located, strategically placed, four-by-four metre, permanent plots that can be monitored over the coming years. Locations should be photographed and ecological observations such as earthworm activity recorded.

The water infiltration capacity must be measured with a tension infiltrometer and core samples taken to measure soil carbon.

Returning to the same location each year allows farmers, foresters and other landowners to monitor how the changes they are making are improving their soils.

Collins said there is no one path to building the capacity of topsoil and increasing soil organic matter. Progress will have been made if farmers can achieve real, measurable gains.

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Ecologist David Pimentel, professor emeritus at Cornell University, says farmers can increase their soil organic matter by 10 percent a year.

Unfortunately, too many treat their soil like dirt, he said. Depending on the region, topsoil is being lost 10 to 40 times faster than the rate of soil formation.

“Very few people care about the soil. Even among the farmers, some feel they can get by for 20 or 30 years raising crops on their soil, even though the level of the soil on their farms is decreasing.”

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Mob grazing increases organic matter, which increases soil quality and water holding capabilities. | “Labels (like organic or conventional) tend to divide us,” he said.

“That’s not productive. But measuring outcomes will tell us the truth.”

More than farmers have a stake.

The capacity of the soil in a biological context is important for food and water security and countering climate change.

Collins is particularly interested in water because it affects everyone. He said positive outcomes in such areas as food security and climate change are achieved by way of default when clean water is dealt with through soil-building practices.

“If I’m on a piece of land and 70 percent the rainfall is running off, that’s a problem,” he said.

“I’d like to get to zero runoff, only slow release.”

Collins said a growing number of

municipalities see the positive potential. Rather than investing in concrete infrastructure to control floods and purify water, water can be managed at its source by increasing the land’s capacity to act like a sponge.

New York City invested in watershed management in the Catskills Mountains. Farmers and other landowners were paid for their watershed services, which Collins said is more cost effective than building traditional infrastructure.

“This (water stewardship) should be our new crop. This is something new, paying farmers for doing a good thing, growing topsoil,” Collins said.

“When the landscape does the work, we have reduced flooding, cleaner water and less transmission of disease.… We ask the landscape to do the work so we can ask less of

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fossil-fuel powered pumps and excavators.”

Collins said increasing topsoil is relatively easy: covering soil with living biomass throughout the year and leaving more litter behind. This is the biological way to grow the aggregate structure that provides soil with its tilth and water-holding capacity.

Methods such as mob grazing allow livestock to help with this process by rapidly increasing the depth of A horizon soil. Measurable progress can be made in a matter of weeks in some cases.

Increasing soil organic matter levels is far more challenging and requires patience, but Collins said some farmers, including Canadians, have had success.

He’s heard of levels being increased by as much as 10 percent per year.

Pimentel made these observations in a paper published in the scientific journal Agriculture in 2013: • Agriculture accounts for threequarters of erosion worldwide and other human activity for much of the rest.

• It’s estimated 75 billion tons of fertile soil are lost from world farms each year.

• Eighty percent of agricultural land suffers moderate to severe erosion.

• The human population relies on soil-grown food for 99.7 per cent of its calories.

• It’s estimated soil degradation could depress world food production by as much as 30 percent in the next 50 years.

• Sixty percent of the world population is malnourished.

• Erosion contributes to climate change and affects other ecosystems, such as when soil moves into streams, rivers, lakes and oceans.

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Cow-calf sector slow to innovate: rancher It’s time to break away from the status quo and give new ideas a try to maximize profits and production

BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — As good as things are in the cattle business, Kit Pharo knows that will change.

The rancher from Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, says most people in the industry won’t be ready.

“What are you going to do when calf prices go back to where they were three years ago?” he said at the Foraging into the Future conference.

“The beef industry, I believe, is at a major tipping point. The problem is nobody knows it. Things are so good right now that they don’t see this.”

Pharo and his family run commercial and purebred cattle and sell about 800 bulls a year, including to Canadian customers. He also writes a regular newsletter for 20,000 customers and industry observers six times a year.

He told his Saskatchewan audience that what worked for the last 50 years won’t work for the next 50. Input costs have risen four times faster than cattle prices during that time, and those who haven’t planned will be out of business when prices drop in the future.

Pharo said innovations in most industries are accepted and implemented within 17 to 24 months. In the cow-calf business, it takes 17 to 24 years.

One reason is that most operations

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are multi-generational. The younger generation doing the work is operating within an older generation’s paradigm, he said.

Pharo said an older producer who won’t consider change puts everyone else in jeopardy.

Take farm meetings such as the one where Pharo was speaking.

“Junior ” goes to the meeting because Grandpa sent him, Pharo said. He returns home excited about what he heard and full of new ideas, but Grandpa will shoot that down because he has quit thinking.

“How many times can you put Junior down and keep Junior on the place?” he said.

Pharo said people often say the younger generation doesn’t want to work, but it’s really the older generation that doesn’t let them do things differently. He urged producers to be herd quitters, which is someone with enough courage to break away from the status quo.

“I don’t know of any industry that is more herd-bound than ranchers,”

Pharo said. “We like to think we’re independent thinkers. Most of them aren’t thinking at all.”

Pharo believes cattle producers can do more with their forage resources to maximize profits and production per acre.

Too many get it wrong by focusing on production per animal, he said.

“I’m not making money with 100 cows. Let’s see what I can do with 200 cows,” he said.

The “herd” of producers focuses on increasing individual weaning weights as a way to increase profit.

Herd quitters will look at increasing pounds per acre rather than pounds per animal.

Pharo implemented a planned rotational grazing system 20 years ago in which most of his cattle run together in one large herd and are moved through paddocks quickly when grass is growing and more slowly when the grass is not growing.

Each of the 30 paddocks on his ranch is typically grazed eight to 10 days during the growing season and 10 to 12 days during the winter. The grass is rested the other 345 days of the year.

This keeps the grass healthier, decreases or eliminates supplemental feeding and allows more cattle to be run on the same number of acres.

Pharo is a proponent of calving in sync with nature. He moved his cow herd to late May calving to better

match grass growth and feed availability.

He was skeptical at first, but a neighbour moved his calving from March to May and realized a 70 percent reduction in feed and labour costs the first year.

“The other thing that happened … they were getting about 90 percent of calves born in the first 30 days of the calving season,” he said.

Calves weaned in October were smaller but not as small as Pharo had expected. As well, more total pounds were weaned because fewer calves got sick or died.

Pharo said 400 lb. calves will often be worth more than the 600 lb. calves.

“We worked so hard to increase our bragging rights that we’re going broke,” he said.

“We put 200 lb. on for nothing.”

He calves his heifers at the same time as his cows and leaves the cows, heifers and calves together so that the older cows can teach the heifers.

Bull calves are weaned in December.

The cows on Pharo’s ranch are intentionally small.

The biggest cows don’t always wean the biggest calves, he said. Plus, they increase cost of production because they eat more.

Researchers from North Dakota divided a cow herd into five groups based on weight.

The smallest group contained cows weighing 1,242 lb. on average, while

the largest were 1,698 lb.

The smallest cows weaned 50 percent of their own weight for an average 617 lb. The largest cows weaned 34 percent of their own weight for an average 572 lb.

However, most producers say they have big cows to get bigger calves.

Pharo said producers can get those larger cows to do what they want, but that will come at the cost of more feed.

Matching cows to available forage resources is one of his key messages.

This means requiring the cattle to live within their means without inputs such as feed, buying cattle that fit that environment and culling those that don’t fit.

Producers who want to move in this direction should proceed slowly.

He said using the wrong bulls will never produce the right cows, yet most producers are trying to do just that.

They will say they want efficient 1,200 lb. cows that can wean at least 50 percent of their own body weight for many years without having to be pampered, Pharo said.

“Those same guys will tell me that they’re using bulls that were produced by 1,500 to 2,500 lb. cows that have to be pampered,” he said.

“They’re doing just the opposite of what they’re saying.” karen.briere@producer.com

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These cows appear to enjoy swath grazing barley, which is part of a research project at Agriculture Canada’s research centre near Lacombe, Alta. Producers say swath grazing saves money by reducing hay requirements and manure handling costs, and improves soil nutrients. | DUANE MCCARTNEY PHOTO REDUCING FEED COSTS

Ranch pencils out profit with bale, swath grazing Producer urges those planning to winter graze to have their feed tested and provide windbreaks for cattle

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Steve Kenyon uses a lot of multi-purpose farm equipment, and he doesn’t own any of it.

As well, the no-till drill, the fertilizer spreader, the combine and the heavy harrows all look remarkably alike.

They are all cows.

The owner of Greener Pastures Ranching Ltd. near Westlock, Alta., has been ranching for 18 years and has never owned a tractor. Nor has he owned any cattle for the last several years, although he manages 1,500 head on 3,500 acres of leased land.

He has fed cattle for 56 cents per cow per day at best and $1.24 per head per day at worst by custom grazing on his own land and that of other pasture owners and farmers.

Kenyon told farmers at the Dec. 2-3 Farming Smarter conference that he worries less about production practices than he does about bottom line economics.

He doesn’t fertilize his grazing land, preferring the cows to do it for him, and he doesn’t make hay in summer because he is too busy managing their grazing.

He also uses swath and bale grazing to manage cattle through much of winter.

“Every breath you take is 70 percent nitrogen,” he said.

“Why would you ever buy any?”

Kenyon said he hauled manure once, in 1997, and hasn’t done it since because the cattle handle the job. He also uses cattle to manage problem weeds in summer, eliminating the need for herbicides.

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“A cow is 80 percent inefficient,” he said. “Why would nature make such an inefficient animal? Because it’s not for the benefit of the cow. She’s a tool in the system. We need to be able to recycle the nutrients into the ground.”

Kenyon, who is an instructor in sustainable grazing management, said no ruminants live in the rainforest because insects and bacteria decompose plant material.

In contrast, regions with a dormant season, also known as winter, all have native ruminants.

“Every grain farm should have cattle on the farm because you are recycling the nutrients,” he said.

“The cow is only a tool in that.”

Kenyon said pasture plants in a successful winter grazing program should be growing actively when frost hits because it preserves feed quantity and quality.

He has grazed cattle in February in his region, although that is not always possible, depending on snow cover and other weather conditions.

“If you can’t reach through the

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snow and get a handful of grass, (the cattle) are going to have trouble getting a mouthful.”

Kenyon said there are three types of cattle in swath grazing systems: diggers, which get at the swaths through snow; the clean-up crew, which straggles behind the others to eat; and the opportunists, which stand beside the diggers and grab feed from their mouths. “(However), I’ve had more trouble swath grazing because of no snow than I have from too much snow,” he said.

Snow that melts, soaks into swaths and then freezes causes big trouble because cattle are suddenly out of food and water.

“All my wrecks with swath grazing have happened in Februar y or March.”

He has also used bunch grazing on land where farmers have made chaff piles. He called this method “a no brainer” for mixed grain and cattle producers because it is easy, user friendly and distributes manure well over a field.

Bale grazing remains his favoured method.

“Bale grazing is sexy. People love it.

I’ve never had a wreck bale grazing.”

He makes deals with farmers to haul bales to a designated site and place them in rows 25 feet apart. Cattle are then allowed access to a few bales at a time through use of portable fencing.

“The key to bale grazing is to keep your costs low. You need to only touch the bales once at most,” he said.

“Plunk them right where you need them to be.”

Kenyon encouraged those who plan to winter graze to get their feed tested to ensure adequate nutrition.

Windbreaks in the pasture are also essential, whether in the form of trees or fences.

Fields used for bale grazing in winter show better water retention capacity during the growing season after only one year, he said. The land benefits in subsequent years from residual manure and hay decomposition.

Kenyon estimates that he obtains 30 cents per cow per day in soil fertility from manure. Two hundred cows grazing for 120 days produce $7,200 worth of fertilizer, plus the value of the organic matter.

“Over five years, it’s $36,000 of fertilizer value,” he said. barb.glen@producer.com

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Long-term solution to predation sought Alberta producers want expanded elk cull and compensation for bale and swath grazing

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Alberta beef producers want more government compensation when livestock and forage supplies are lost to predators.

The problems with wildlife are found throughout the province, and producers are increasingly frustrated as they try to protect their livestock and forage. More fences and hunting have been ineffective.

“The government has to look at the wildlife problem rather than us trying to fit a Band-Aid around it,” rancher Roland Cailliau of Valleyview said at the Alberta Beef Producers annual meeting held in Calgary in December.

Research is underway to examine the conflicts between Alberta producers and wildlife.

The non-profit Miistakis Institute at Mount Royal University received responses from 672 Alberta cattle producers, and nearly 90 percent reported problems in which livestock were hurt or killed and feed supplies raided.

Compensation is available for some damage, but many producers do not bother because the burden of proof is too high.

Delegates at the ABP meeting passed resolutions looking for additional provincial coverage for a wid-

Deer often invade pastures, eating cattle feed. | FILE PHOTO er range of claims.

One resolution wanted compensation when horses are killed or hurt by predators. Horses have been lost to cougars but are not covered like other livestock.

Some delegates said the proper route would be to seek help through the Alberta Horse Federation, but producers who use horses on their ranches argued that they should be covered.

“They are not cattle but it is part of our livelihood,” said Darren Bevans of Raymond.

Another resolution said compensation is needed when a predator seriously hurts an animal.

“There are many animals that are harmed by predators but they are

not killed,” said Jake Meyer of Welling. “A crippled animal such as a calf is still money lost to a producer.”

Producers also want expanded coverage for losses to swath, bale and corn grazing.

Feed supplies in stacks are covered if deer, elk and other wildlife ravage the bales, but newer practices are not covered.

“As we have moved to more of this swath and bale grazing in the province, it has become a bigger issue,” said Bevans.

Delegates also wanted more controls on elk at the Suffield military base in southeastern Alberta.

Brad Osadczuk of Jenner said the federal government released 400 elk on the base 20 years ago and 6,000 to 8,000 now live there.

They have no natural enemies, and the population has boomed.

There is local support to cull the herd. Six hundred hunting tags are released annually, but more are needed as the herd continues to thrive.

“They are never going to catch up,” Osadczuk said.

Rick Friesen of Vauxhall said the elk replaced the wild on the base with little oversight by the federal government.

“People are getting very frustrated and nothing is being done,” he said. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

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Veterinary intervention vital in emergencies ANIMAL HEALTH

ROY LEWIS, DVM

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here are only a few true veterinary emergencies in which the lives of cattle can be threatened quickly.

Some issues can wait while others can’t. This is where you need a trusting and working relationship with a veterinarian to know which “emergencies” need immediate action.

A lot of veterinarians may want the animal brought to the clinic, where they have equipment, supplies and staff to help deal with the problem.

The trailer should be extra clean and contain extra straw, particularly if there is the potential for surgery, because we want to keep the cattle as clean as possible.

Calving related problems used to take up most of a veterinarian’s emergency time.

The cow or heifer should be checked if no progress is made within an hour to hour and a half.

Try to correct a regular malpresentation for 20 minutes, but bring in the vet if no progress is made because time is of the essence.

Check to see if the calf is alive because a dead fetus won’t hurt the cow as long as it is removed in a reasonable amount of time and isn’t smelly and rotten.

It is sometimes difficult to tell if the calf is alive. Many producers have thought the calf was alive, but it was only the cow contracting and moving the calf.

A prolapsed uterus is a real emergency and needs to be attended to as quickly as possible.

It is generally best not to transport a cow with this condition because movement and gravity may pull the uterus down farther and could rupture the uterine arteries and cause an internal bleed-out.

This is why these cases must be handled gently.

I used to tell producers to take their time and get the cow to an area where it could be handled. Maternity pens have saved the lives of many cows with a prolapsed uterus.

Cows that are down outside should have a lariat thrown over their heads in case they get up because then there is a way to catch them.

I wouldn’t totally restrain them until the veterinarian arrived, unless they were already caught, because the extra struggling could worsen the prognosis.

Laying a garbage bag underneath a cow that is down in straw may help keep it clean.

Prolapsed uterus is not a hereditary condition like a prolapsed vagina, so there are no greater odds of the cow prolapsing again next year then any other cow in the herd.

The prognosis for recovery is high and rebreeding is likely if veterinarians attend these cases fairly quickly, particularly with heifers, which have a smaller uterus.

Broken legs in calves are another emergency in which quick restraint and attendance can often lead to a positive outcome.

Calves will often try to step on the broken leg, which increases the odds of the fracture compounding (breaking through the skin). As well, the break swells up a lot if it is left too long.

Both of these problems worsen the prognosis.

Breaks lower down on the legs usually require casting, while higher breaks, such as on the tibia, can often be successfully treated using a Thomas Schroeder splint. The leg may not be perfectly straight, but the break will heal and the calf will go on to be a marketable calf.

Breaks in larger feedlot animals or breeding stock may require “emergency slaughter,” so don’t give antibiotics or pain medication until it’s known where the case is going.

Downer cows and bulls can struggle and hurt themselves if down for any period of time, which can cause nerve damage.

As a result, they should be looked at fairly quickly from an animal welfare perspective.

They may be injured and require emergency slaughter, which would need to be done on the farm because downer animals should not be transported for slaughter.

Cows that have recently calved may have a toxic mastitis or metritis, which requires extensive treatment, including intravenous fluids.

Calcium (the true milk fever), phosphorus and magnesium deficiencies or combinations of these deficiencies can cause downers, and treatment is often favorable if done quickly. This may also lead the veterinarian to check the rest of the herd to avoid further cases.

Downers need to be bedded well and given feed and water if they are going to be down for any period of time. Again, I suggest getting them checked before attempting treatment unless you clearly know what the problem is because treatments vary considerably.

Roy Lewis works as a technical services veterinarian part time with Merck Animal Health in Alberta.

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HELPING OTHERS IN NEED

Basic happiness is when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re warm, fed and cared for COWBOY LOGIC

RYAN TAYLOR

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hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something about Christmas that makes me think about our priorities: the gifts we give, the gifts we ask for, the things we need and what we most appreciate.

I often think of my dad when we have a good meal in our home or I buy the kids a new winter coat.

I remember many times, when he was pondering the limited financial success of his life or thinking back on his work to provide for his family, that he would say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;well, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had plenty of good food and war m clothes for everyone.â&#x20AC;?

It used to seem funny to me when I was younger. Much of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture would say success is tied to the size of your house, the prestige of your new car or the sum total of your bank account. Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definition was more basic: warm and well fed.

As I got older and became a father, Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values began to make more sense to me. I knew where his appreciation for the basics originated.

Born in 1921, Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father died when he was just a year and a half.

Along with his baby sister and his big brother, he was raised by his widow mother and widowed grandmother through the Depression of the 1930s. I reckon he was imprinted with a deep knowledge of scarcity and an appreciation for the basics in life.

Both my parents had that Depression era appreciation with Mom born to a family of seven children in 1932 to an immigrant Norwegian farmer.

It helped me understand why they would talk about getting an orange or a new pair of socks in their Christmas stocking or what a special treat it was if my Grandfather Syvert would bring home a candy bar from town and split it into seven equal parts for Mom and her siblings. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re amused by those stories now when we have so much more.

But not everyone has so much more. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we still have people ringing bells and collecting money in Salvation Army kettles at Christmas.

And those of us who can relate to the plea, or have empathy and a generous spirit, or maybe were raised with Depression era values, dig into our pockets and put some money in those red kettles.

I smiled when I heard the story about a gold coin showing up in a red kettle in Fargo, North Dakota.

Wrapped in a paper bill, the anonymously donated gold coin had a

value of $1,300. It was a big boost for the cause championed by the bell ringer that day.

Fargo kettles have had gold coins show up in them for 12 years running, and I guess it happens in kettles across the country.

The Salvation Army does a lot to satisfy what are called â&#x20AC;&#x153;basic needsâ&#x20AC;? for people who are struggling, such as a hot meal and some warm clothes. They are same things that my father prided himself in providing his family. The Salvation Army gives us an opportunity to help provide those basics for other families, and they connect us with people we do not know but who need our help.

So, as I remember the lessons of my

parents about food and warmth this Christmas, our children can count on finding socks and long underwear under the tree and some fruit and beef jerky in their Christmas stockings. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get toys and frivolous things, too, but not without also getting a story about my fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pride in providing the basics.

And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put money in their little hands to stuff in the red kettle when we walk by a bell ringer so that they know the importance of helping others stay warm and well fed this holiday season.

THIS YEAR, THE SALVATION ARMY HOPES TO RAISE

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Ryan Taylor is a rancher, writer and senator in the state legislature from Towner, North Dakota.

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Avena Foods works with oat growers who follow a special system to help prevent wheat contamination

Cdn. exchanges in $Cdn. U.S. exchanges in $U.S.

BY DAN YATES

NAME

SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A specialty oat marketer in Regina is eager to add the words “gluten free” to its packaging.

Avena Foods already markets its cereal, pancake, muffin and cookie mixes as “wheat free,” but proposed changes from Health Canada would allow the farmer-owned company to take advantage of the consumer buzz word.

The move allows the company to further target a segment of shoppers who, for one reason or another, want to avoid eating the grain protein.

“We would immediately adopt the Health Canada opportunity,” Avena chief executive officer Rob Stephen said about the proposed regulations announced in November.

“We think it’s great for the consumer and we think it really adds clarity and it’s something that we’ve been working hard at for six or seven years.”

Oats shouldn’t cause medical problem for people with gluten issues, but consumer products can be contaminated with crops that contain gluten, either in the field, a mill or a processing facility.

Specialty producers take extra measures to avoid that contamination. In Avena’s case, the company works with more than 50 growers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba under a specialized production system that keeps wheat out of their rotation for at least three years.

Avena buys common varieties such Dancer or Orrin, which are chosen for their milling qualities. They are all grown conventionally.

However, Stephen said growers use an isolation strip, clean equipment and pedigreed seed to help keep out wheat volunteers.

Oats are tested for gluten content when entering the facility and again in a laboratory at the company’s Regina headquarters, where it employs 45 people.

Health Canada’s proposed changes would allow oat products that contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten from wheat, rye and barley to claim gluten-free status.

The new regulations aren’t in place yet, and Health Canada is taking comments on the proposals until Jan. 29.

Stephen said Avena, which carries certification from a gluten-free organization, strives for 10 parts per million.

The company markets its Only Oats brand in Canada and supplies ingredients in other countries such as the United States, which has a higher standard for gluten content.

An American study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2004 found that gluten content in most rolled and steel-cut oats on

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NY Buhler Ind. TSX Caterpillar Inc. NY CNH Industrial N.V.NY Deere and Co. NY Vicwest Fund TSX

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Avena Foods hopes to soon take advantage of a Health Canada proposal to allow gluten free labelling on its Oats Only products. | FILE PHOTO store shelves was higher than the 20 ppm threshold, with amounts varying from 23 to 1,807.

“Unless you’re a specialized processor of gluten-free oats, you can’t really make that assurance,” Stephen said.

“You need the audit verification.

You need the lab. You need the dedicated facility. You need the specialized growers who know how to do it.”

Avena’s origins in the late 2000s predate much of the hype and debate around gluten-free products, which were spurred by controversial books such as Wheat Belly and trendy diets that introduced the phrase into the popular vernacular.

However, Health Canada said in 2007 that most people with Celiac Disease could tolerate eating some uncontaminated oat products. It further updated its recommendations in 2014 to say that celiacs need not limit their consumption of specially produced oats.

People with celiac disease have a diagnosed sensitivity to gluten and make up about one percent of the population.

WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE? The body absorbs nutrients through the walls of the intestine. Intestines are covered with hairy strands, called microvilli, to increase the surface area and absorb nutrients.

In those with gluten intolerance the lymphoid tissue identifies gluten as dangerous and produces antibodies to attack.

This causes microvilli to atrophy, decreasing a person’s ability to absorb nutrients, leading to anemia, weight loss, low vitamin D, bloating and other digestive symptoms.

Evidence of the gluten-free sector’s growth is easy to find: whole sections of urban groceries are now dedicated to the products.

In addition to Avena, the Canadian Celiac Association lists three other brands of specialty oats marketed to celiacs in Canada: Cream Hill Estates, Glutenfreeda and Bob’s Red Mill Oats.

“The celiac patients have driven the creation of a lot of this marketplace, but there’s also a lot of folks who are

gluten sensitive, who have a reaction when they consume gluten, and people are making lifestyle choices around avoiding gluten as well,” said Stephen.

A mill line expansion announced in 2014 expanded the company’s production capacity by 50 percent.

Stephen said he sees a “layered” market for these products.

As much as 30 percent of shoppers are making gluten-free purchases, he said.

Of that group, a small minority are celiacs, but the segment grows with their families, who are also adopting the diet, and others who may have some symptoms of gluten sensitivity.

As much as half of gluten conscious shoppers are making the purchase as an elective lifestyle choice, he added.

“That’s kind of the wave that we’ve been riding. It’s a long-term, sustainable health-care trend,” he said.

“It’s not a quick thing. We’ve been in it for six or seven years and continuing to grow. The company has been growing at a compounded rate of over 60 percent over that time period.” dan .yates@producer.com

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Cervus expands Cervus Equipment Corp. is buying the assets of Deer‐Country Equipment (1996) Ltd. Deer‐Countr y owns two John Deere dealerships at High River and Vulcan, Alta.

The purchase includes the operating assets, inventory, working capital and the land and building at the Vulcan location.

The deal will be funded by issuing $750,000 worth of common shares of Cervus, with the remainder paid in cash drawn from existing credit facilities.

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SUCCESSION PLANNING

Retirement strategy developed in advance can save tax, fees MONEY IN YOUR POCKET

GRANT DIAMOND

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t is always better to start planning an exit strategy as soon as possible when considering retiring from farming. This will provide options for withdrawing funds from the business over a number of years and hopefully reduce the tax burden.

For instance, farmers who are

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Quebec funds buy into dairy D’ARCE MCMILLAN SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A consortium of Quebec investment and pension fund managers and banks has bought $470 million of preferred units in Agropur Co-operative, Canada’s largest dairy co-op.

The transaction supports the cooperative’s growth strategy and finances its recently announced acquisitions, including the dairy processing assets of U.S.-based Davisco and Canada’s Sobeys and Northumberland, a news release said.

These deals make Agropur one of the largest North American dairy product processors.

The transactions are expected to increase Agropur sales to more than $5.8 billion on an annualized basis.

Milk processing should climb to 5.3 billion litres a year in 41 plants in North America.

Agropur has 3,473 dairy producer members and 8,000 employees.

“Quebec’s high-performing businesses achieve economic growth, notably when they expand into new markets, and the investment in Agropur Cooperative is ideally aligned with this approach,” said Marc Cormier, executive vice-president for fixed income with La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, who piloted the investment for La Caisse.

Agropur president Serge Riendeau said increasing competition requires the co-op to become more strategic.

“To help support Agropur’s growth and sustainability, we have placed our confidence in our highly regarded financial partners, who are capable of supporting our development while keeping Agropur’s control and ownership in the hands of its members.”

The investments were as follows: • La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec — $150 million. Based on certain conditions, La Caisse’s stake could reach $300 million at the next issuance of preferred units.

• National Bank and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ — $75 million each.

• Investissement Québec — $65 million.

• Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins — $55 million.

• Fondaction CSN — $50 million. darce.mcmillan@producer.com

thinking about retiring and selling off their shares or assets next year could benefit by dividing the sale between December this year and January next year.

It is the result of Canada’s progressive tax rate system, in which taxpayers are taxed at 15 percent on the first $43,953 of income and at 22 percent on the rest. As a result, $87,906 in income from the sale of property would be taxed at a higher amount if the property was sold in one year than if it was sold over two years.

Another technique involves transferring cattle to the children who will be responsible for the ongoing operation of the farm.

Selling or transferring assets to chil-

dren must be done at fair market value, which can create a financial burden for the children and a financial hit for the parents who are selling the inventory all at once.

An alternative would be to lease the cattle to the children. In effect, you are financing the cattle on their behalf and benefitting from an income stream through the lease.

However, there is a downside to this tactic. There is no mandatory inventory adjustment for tax purposes because ownership of the cattle is not transferred and the title to the cattle is still with the parents. As a result, tax losses cannot be maximized.

Lease arrangements require detailed documentation to support this

non-arm’s-length relationship because the Canada Revenue Agency can scrutinize these transactions in regard to ownership of property, legal agreements, lease payments and bank account transfers.

Using this lease provision may also make it difficult for the children to obtain loans from financial institutions because they do not own the cattle. Banks may request that the parents get involved in the financing of the children’s loans, potentially through personal guarantees or liens against the cattle.

Giving away some of the assets while you’re still alive is another option, but only if you are confident that you will have enough to live on

during your retirement.

If so, this may be a good strategy for reducing probate fees and taxes because you have reduced the overall size of the estate that will be subject to such fees and taxes. More importantly, it may also help reduce family infighting about who gets what after your death.

In any case, developing a sound strategy for retirement well in advance of your departure date, including the preparation of a detailed legal will and testament, can certainly help ease your exit from the business.

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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202-224 210-238 235-251 244-275 264-306 280-330

190-215 203-232 220-250 248-280 270-310 no sales

210-220 220-234 235-253 254-274 276-308 299-325

Alberta

Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. To date 2014 2,595,032 28,642,270 To date 2013 2,506,096 30,748,135 % Change 14/13 +3.5 -6.8

Dec. 13/14 881 816 686 946

Canfax

$265 $260 $255 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Steers Heifers Cows Bulls

Saskatchewan

Dec. 14/13 857 769 654 813

YTD 14 862 795 684 929

$265 $260 $255 $250 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Manitoba

Slaughter cattle (35-65% choice) National Kansas Nebraska Nebraska (dressed) Feeders No. 1 (800-900 lb) South Dakota Billings Dodge City

$275 $270 $265

200-219 215-234 226-250 245-275 262-292 280-310

YTD 13 875 814 674 890

Steers 158.11 156.90 159.16 250.00

Heifers 157.50 156.71 159.77 251.00

Steers 207.50-230 200 214.10-218

Trend -3/-10 n/a n/a USDA

$255 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Canadian Beef Production million lb. YTD % change Fed 1835.7 +4 Non-fed 276.2 -7 Total beef 2111.9 +3 Canfax

EXCHANGE RATE: DEC. 22 $1 Cdn. = $0.8597 U.S. $1 U.S. = $1.1632 Cdn.

Cattle / Beef Trade Exports % from 2014 700,915 (1) +2.2 419,639 (1) + 40.0 183,430 (3) + 11.2 262,730 (3) + 12.7 Imports % from 2014 n/a (2) n/a 38,037 (2) -9.7 124,096 (4) -22.6 182,464 (4) -11.0

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)

Close Dec. 19 Live Cattle Dec 160.75 Feb 160.10 Apr 159.68 Jun 152.50 Aug 150.80 Feeder Cattle Jan 220.15 Mar 217.98 Apr 218.08 May 218.60 Aug 219.60

(1) to Dec. 6/14 (2) to Oct. 31/14 (3) to Oct. 31/14 (4) to Dec. 6/14 Agriculture Canada

Close Trend Dec. 12

Year ago

162.05 162.18 161.40 154.08 150.95

-1.30 -2.08 -1.72 -1.58 -0.15

132.53 133.90 134.50 129.03 127.80

225.60 221.25 221.10 221.43 221.23

-5.45 -3.27 -3.02 -2.83 -1.63

166.98 166.93 167.95 168.35 169.23

Est. Beef Wholesale ($/cwt)

Canfax

Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head) Dec. 12 Base rail (index 100) 3.50-4.00 Range 0.11-0.16 Feeder lambs 1.80-2.30 Sheep (live) 0.50

Dec. 5 3.50-4.00 0.05-0.18 1.80-2.30 0.50 SunGold Meats

Dec. 15 2.30-3.22 2.06-2.87 1.97-2.30 2.00-2.15 1.70-1.85 1.50-2.30 1.10-1.20 1.20-1.30 65-135

New lambs 65-80 lb 80-95 lb > 95 lb > 110 lb Feeder lambs Sheep Rams Kids

Dec. 8 2.40-3.35 2.30-2.89 2.10-2.44 2.00-2.24 1.90-2.10 1.75-2.25 1.05-1.15 1.05-1.17 65-135

n/a n/a n/a n/a

Wool lambs >80 lb Wool lambs <80 lb Hair lambs Fed sheep

Index 100 Hog Price Trends ($/ckg) Alberta $185 $180 $175 $170 $165 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Fixed contract $/ckg

Jan 11-Jan 24 Jan 25-Feb 07 Feb 08-Feb 21 Feb 22-Mar 07 Mar 08-Mar 21 Mar 22-Apr 04 Apr 05-Apr 18 Apr 19-May 02 May 03-May 16 May 17-May 30

Export 784,200 (1) 318,169 (2) 959,630 (2)

$185 $180 $175 $170 $165 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Sltr. hogs to/fm U.S. (head) Total pork to/fm U.S. (tonnes) Total pork, all nations (tonnes) (1) to Dec. 6/14

(2) to Oct. 31/14

$230 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Canola (cash - Jan.) $430 $425

Index 100 hogs $/ckg 171.70 168.31

Man. Que.

*incl. wt. premiums

$-5 $-10 $-15

$-25 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5 12/12 12/19

Feed Wheat (Lethbridge) $215 $210 $205 $200 $195 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5 12/12 12/19

Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) $540 $520 $500 $480 $460 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5 12/12 12/19

$210 $205

Basis: $25

$200 $195 $190 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5 12/12 12/19

Chicago Nearby Futures ($US/100 bu.)

Corn (March) $440

$400

Soybeans (Jan.) $1050

$1030 $1020

Import n/a 158,835 (3) 171,755 (3)

% from 2014 n/a -17.0 -14.8 Agriculture Canada

$1010 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Oats (March) $360.0

Feb Apr May Jun

Close Dec. 12 83.25 84.35 89.00 91.15

Trend -1.35 -1.15 -1.82 -0.72

Year ago 86.25 91.18 98.40 100.50

Jul Aug Oct Dec

Close Dec. 19 89.48 88.60 76.65 72.45

Close Dec. 12 90.55 89.50 78.43 73.80

Trend -1.07 -0.90 -1.78 -1.35

Year ago 99.03 97.05 83.55 79.40

$300 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Minneapolis Nearby Futures ($US/100bu.)

Spring Wheat (March) $690

ELEVATOR SHIPMENTS

(000 tonnes) Dec. 14 Alta.

246.5 Sask.

330.2 Man. 104.8

Dec. 7 265.0 306.9 129.2

YTD 5655.4 8382.7 2420.3

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. 22 Dec. 15 Trend Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) Jan 445.50 440.00 +5.50 Mar 439.50 436.80 +2.70 May 438.40 436.50 +1.90 Jul 438.30 437.60 +0.70 Wpg ICE Milling Wheat ($/tonne) Mar 234.00 238.00 -4.00 May 237.00 240.00 -3.00 Jul 239.00 243.00 -4.00 Wpg ICE Durum Wheat ($/tonne) Mar 370.00 357.50 +12.50 May 360.00 357.50 +2.50 Wpg ICE Barley ($/tonne) Mar 177.00 177.00 0.00 May 179.00 179.00 0.00 Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.)

Mar 6.2575 6.1900 +0.0675 May 6.2925 6.2125 +0.0800 Jul 6.3075 6.2025 +0.1050 Sep 6.3750 6.2775 +0.0975 Chicago Oats ($US/bu.)

Mar 3.0975 3.1375 -0.0400 May 3.1300 3.1725 -0.0425 Jul 3.1550 3.1900 -0.0350 Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.)

Jan 10.3825 10.3950 -0.0125 Mar 10.4575 10.4600 -0.0025 May 10.5350 10.5100 +0.0250 Jul 10.5975 10.5600 +0.0375 Chicago Soy Oil (¢US/lb.)

Jan 32.04 32.27 -0.23 Mar 32.17 32.46 -0.29 May 32.39 32.67 -0.28 Chicago Soy Meal ($US/short ton) Jan 368.4 365.4 +3.0 Mar 357.2 353.9 +3.3 May 351.1 347.3 +3.8 Chicago Corn ($US/bu.)

Mar 4.1175 4.0850 +0.0325 May 4.2025 4.1650 +0.0375 Jul 4.2675 4.2250 +0.0425 Sep 4.2925 4.2550 +0.0375 Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.)

Mar 6.4500 6.3250 +0.1250 May 6.5100 6.3775 +0.1325 Jul 6.5850 6.4450 +0.1400 Sep 6.6350 6.5075 +0.1275 Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.)

Mar 6.5775 6.4700 +0.1075 May 6.6275 6.4950 +0.1325 Jul 6.6700 6.5325 +0.1375

Year ago 436.30 445.70 454.90 462.70 188.00 196.00 200.00 243.00 247.00 146.00 148.00 6.0950 6.1675 6.2025 6.2975 3.5175 3.2750 3.2125 13.2850 13.1975 13.0550 12.9075 39.28 39.57 39.92 444.2 429.9 420.1 4.3425 4.4250 4.4950 4.5500 6.4400 6.5400 6.6450 6.7275 6.4850 6.5050 6.5025

$330.0 $315.0

Close Dec. 19 81.90 83.20 87.18 90.43

Dec. 19 6.54 5.54 11.70 5.76 no bid

USDA

$-20

$1040

% from 2014 +0.8 +6.1 -2.0

Dec. 17 Dec. 10 Year Ago No. 3 Oats Saskatoon ($/tonne) 158.89 150.74 147.11 Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb) 18.70 18.70 19.75

U.S. Grain Cash Prices ($US/bu.)

$410 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5 12/12 12/19

$360 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

175.00 179.00

Avg. Dec. 15 36.41 36.31 22.36 20.64 32.70 n/a 29.16 29.44 20.83 20.83 27.18 27.46 24.79 24.63 8.66 8.66 7.46 7.46 7.11 7.11 7.47 7.47 8.37 8.37 4.38 4.38 32.47 32.47 24.70 25.68 30.63 31.60 24.25 23.71 15.73 15.73 17.00 17.00 12.75 12.75 15.19 15.19

Cash Prices

$415

$380

Alta.

Sask.

Dec. 22 35.00-40.75 19.50-25.00 28.00-36.00 27.00-31.00 20.00-21.00 25.25-29.00 23.00-27.75 8.30-9.50 7.30-7.50 6.90-7.75 6.90-7.00 8.10-8.50 4.35-4.45 31.40-33.00 23.80-25.00 29.50-31.00 23.75-25.00 15.20-16.00 16.00-20.00 11.00-18.00 11.00-20.00

$420

$420

Agriculture Canada

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)

Cash Prices

$345.0

$180

$165 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

To date 2014 To date 2013 % change 14/13

Fed. inspections only U.S. 101,622,989 106,564,968 -4.6

Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt)

$185

$170

Canada 18,935,848 19,289,013 -1.8

(3) to Dec. 6/14

Manitoba $175

To Dec. 13

Hogs / Pork Trade

Saskatchewan

$240

Canola and barley are basis par region. Feed wheat basis Lethbridge. Basis is best bid.

Hog Slaughter

Maple Leaf Thunder Sig 3 Creek Pork Dec. 19 Dec. 19 161.42-163.02 158.00-161.30 163.02-164.62 162.41-165.99 163.55-164.62 158.58-163.39 159.67-161.27 160.56-161.71 163.40-164.47 161.18-163.80 165.00-165.83 164.61-168.54 166.90-166.90 160.95-166.24 169.03-176.51 170.10-171.57 178.65-179.72 174.36-176.92 181.86-184.00 175.83-176.58

$250

Barley (cash - March)

HOGS (Hams Marketing)

Milling Wheat (March)

Ontario Stockyards Inc.

Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd.

Due to wide reporting and collection methods, it is misleading to compare hog prices between provinces.

$355 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Canola (basis - Jan.)

This wk Last wk Yr. ago n/a n/a 225-226

Montreal

$260

$360

$260

U.S. Cash cattle ($US/cwt)

$270

$365

$270

Chicago Futures ($US/cwt)

Average Carcass Weight

$270

$370

To Dec. 13

Canfax

$275

$375

Cattle Slaughter

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.

$175 $170

n/a 155.81-182.26

Pulse and Special Crops

Year Ago 4576.8 7367.9 2794.9

$660 $630 $600 $570 11/17 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22

Canadian Exports & Crush To (1,000 MT) Dec. 14 Wheat 203.8 Durum 117.7 Oats 41.1 Barley 36.1 Flax 16.0 Canola 100.2 Peas 20.2 Lentils 24.2 (1,000 MT) Dec. 17 Canola crush 136.3

To Dec. 7 194.8 122.9 14.4 31.4 7.9 139.3 59.6 3.7 Dec. 10 145.0

Total Last to date year 6394.6 6260.1 2095.2 1648.9 419.2 418.4 462.0 397.5 133.8 131.2 3244.1 2884.3 1278.3 860.9 314.9 142.2 To date Last year 2684.3 2548.7

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