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Crop Production Week | Scientists confirm glyphosate resistance

The Canadian Wheat Board will be a significant player in an open grain market, but farmers will have to wait a bit longer for specifics about its new contracts and programs, according to a top CWB executive. Gord Flaten, vice-president of marketing and sales, said the board has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that competitive programs are in place before Aug. 1. “We are ready,” Flaten said Jan. 13 during a presentation at Crop Production Week in Saskatoon. “We believe we will be a good marketing option for farmers … and we think we will be a significant player in the western Canadian grain industry.” The board’s new programs are expected to include cash contracts, harvest pools with flexible delivery dates and early payment options, and futures contracts that allow producers to choose between base delivery grades and different delivery windows.

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Hugh Beckie’s prediction has come true: glyphosate resistance has continued to spread and the first resistant weed on the Prairies is kochia. Beckie, a scientist with Agriculture Canada, has confirmed that kochia pulled from three chem-fallowed fields in southern Alberta that had received multiple applications of glyphosate is resistant to the popular Group 9 herbicide. His message to producers: now that it’s here, it’s here to stay and it will spread. The tumbleweed moves quickly, producing more than 10,000 seeds and covering kilometres a day. Resistance evolves after the repeated use of a single herbicide without adequate culture weed management. The susceptible weeds are killed while resistant weeds are left behind to reproduce. Beckie said that based on previous studies, all kochia is already considered resistant to Group 2 herbicides. “Field-to-field spread of glyphosate-resistant kochia is likely going to be rapid, and so don’t feel sorry for those three farmers, because if Group 2-resistant kochia is any indicator, I think all of us will be dealing with glyphosate-resistant kochia within 20 years,” said Beckie, who made the announcement at last week’s Crop Production Week in Saskatoon with colleague Bob Blackshaw.

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Satellite images shown at the conference indicate the fields are near the Alberta communities of Warner and Milk River, although it’s unknown whether the resistance was selected there or blew into the region. Beckie was alerted to the case in August, and when he saw the “linear patterns” of kochia, he knew what he was looking at. His team retrieved 15 plants from each field — “that’s all the truck could hold” — and took them back to the lab. The plants were grown out for seed and the offspring were grown and sprayed at an eight centimetre height. The tests proved positive for glyphosate resistance. “Even at the highest rate we had about 50 percent survival,” said Beckie, which he called a moderate level of resistance. “In practical reality, a farmer cannot control these populations within a reasonable rate of glyphosate,” he said. Monsanto, which makes glyphosate-based Roundup and Roundup Ready crops, said the weeds developed from a crop rotation that didn’t include regular use of Roundup Ready crops, which Beckie confirmed aren’t likely to be widely grown in the area. Monsanto argues that resistance can be managed with proper agronomic practices, tank mixes and cultural weed control methods. “The effective use of Roundup agriculture herbicides and Roundup Ready crops has continued in areas where glyphosate resistance has occurred in the past and we have some very knowledgeable people looking into this issue. I am confident in our ability to present good options to the growers in the region,” Sean Dilk, technology development manager with Monsanto, said in a news release. Beckie said a Group 4 herbicide such as dicamba is an option for producers.

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» PULSE SHIFT: A major pulse » “The thing is they have to add something with glyphosate that will control the glyphosate-resistant populations,” said Beckie. He said Group 4 or 6 herbicides, previously identified for Group 2-resistant kochia, remain an option for wheat producers. “But clearly we need more research this coming year on fine tuning or developing more recommendations for growers in various cropping situations.” Agriculture Canada has started a preliminary survey of 50 samples collected within a 20 km radius of the original three fields. Beckie is expecting further cases from the area. While this is the first case of glyphosate tolerance in Western Canada, there are 21 confirmed cases worldwide dating back to the mid1990s. This is the third case of glyphosate tolerance in Canada, joining giant ragweed and Canada fleabane discovered in southwestern Ontario. Glyphosate-tolerant kochia has already been found in Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado, with suspected instances in Montana and North and South Dakota. “It’s very difficult in any weed species to drive the seed bank to extinction,” Beckie said. “This is nature we’re dealing with, so it’s a bit of a life sentence.”

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player wants to turn the crop into food in Canada instead of exporting raw product. 4 GROWING DRUGS: Poppy production to produce painkillers and sedatives is considered for the Prairies. 14 YOUNG FARMERS: Alberta is placing a new emphasis on attracting young farmers to agriculture. 18 CROP CENTRE: Fundraising has started to build a crop production interpretive centre in Saskatchewan. 22

On page 48 of the SaskSeed Guide, delivered in the Jan. 12 Western Producer, Canterra should have been listed among the seed companies that submitted varieties for new canola performance trials. A headline on page 25 of the Jan. 12 issue should have referred to the Canadian International Grains Institute instead of the Canadian Grain Commission.

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are becoming more complicated as producers plant multiple species. 24 WHEAT BREEDING: Bayer CropScience plans to build a wheat breeding centre in the Saskatoon area. 26 LENTIL PRICE: Red lentil prices need to rise to avoid a significant reduction in seeded acreage. 27 WIND POWER: Wind electrical generation is increasing, and with it comes a need for skilled workers. 60

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CWB | FROM PAGE ONE

CWB program details still to come The harvest pools will likely require producers to sign up shortly after harvest but before a specified postharvest deadline. The pools are expected to cover red spring wheat, durum, winter wheat and malting barley. The CWB will continue to publish Pool Return Outlooks but permit books and contract calls will likely become things of the past. Feed barley business will likely be conducted only on a cash basis. The board is also considering a preharvest pooling option that would require growers to sign up production before the crop is seeded. Pre-harvest pooling would allow the CWB to estimate the volume of grain at its disposal and would enable the board to begin marketing new crop wheat, durum and malting barley well in advance of harvest. The board will continue to examine different aspects of pre-harvest pooling, including the potential use of an act-of-God clause that would reduce producer risk in the event of a crop failure. Although the board is free to deal in all crop types come Aug.1, Flaten said directors and staff will focus primarily on finalizing contract details for the core crops of wheat, durum and barley before expanding into socalled non-board crops, such as canola, lentils, peas and oats. CWB programs will not be made available to growers until the board has had an opportunity to conclude commercial grain handling agreements with private-sector grain handlers and elevator companies, a process that has been underway for some time. “We’re discussing (commercial agreements) with all of the companies and those are discussions that are going on behind the scenes,” Flaten said. “As soon as we reach some agreements, that will be common knowledge.” Private sector grain handlers including Viterra, Richardson International and Cargill have already begun signing forward delivery contracts with prairie farmers. A number of companies unveiled details of their delivery contracts in mid-December, shortly after Bill C-18 received royal assent in Ottawa. Asked if the wheat board was concerned about further delays in rolling out their programs for the 2012-13 marketing year, Flaten said the board’s top objective is to negotiate reliable agreements. “I think the priority is to get good agreements so that we can offer good contracts and good services for farmers so we’re focused more on that than we are on a particular date,” Flaten said. “There are also some limits to how much forward sales demand there is and it’s still fairly early in the 2012-13 marketing campaign, so that’s not a really big concern right now.” Flaten also dismissed concerns about growers holding back significant quantities of old crop wheat and durum and contracting it into the 2012-13 marketing year. He said the CWB is expecting a smooth transition between crop years with no significant hiccups in grain flow or logistics. The board announced last week that it will be offering Series B contracts, giving growers an additional opportunity to market grain from last year’s harvest before Aug. 1.

Darrell Knash of Flaman Group of Companies sprays snow off a 1041 Loadout Wheatheart Auger in preparation for Manitoba Ag Days, which were held Jan. 17-19 in Brandon. The show featured more than 500 exhibitors, seminars, workshops and also a Bull Congress. | SANDY BLACK PHOTO

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CWB | COURT CHALLENGE

Group vows to broaden CWB legal challenge Class action suit considered | Fight may go all the way to Supreme Court BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The legal quagmire surrounding the Canadian Wheat Board continues to deepen. Last week, the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board (FCWB) announced that it is prepared to broaden its legal challenge against Ottawa if cases now before the courts are not successful in stopping implementation of the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act. Larry Bohdanovich, a producer from Grandview, Man., and a member of the FCWB, said the group will seek a Supreme Court hearing if necessary and is also considering a class action lawsuit against Ottawa on behalf of participating grain producers. Bohdanovich said a class action suit will be launched only after all other legal avenues aimed at blocking the act, including an application for a Supreme Court hearing, have been exhausted. “We’re not going to initiate it … until we’ve exhausted all other legal remedies,” he said. The FCWB announcement came just days after Regina lawyer Tony Merchant launched a separate class action suit against Ottawa on behalf of prairie grain farmers. Merchant’s suit claims farmers are owed $300 million that originated from CWB’s pool accounts. The $300 million claim includes $100 million from the CWB contingency fund, $65 million that was used

as a down payment on a pair of ships, about $100 million tied up in boardowned hopper cars and a Winnipeg office building that is worth roughly $14 million. Bohdanovich declined to comment on Merchant’s class action suit but said it is up to farmers and singledesk supporters to decide whether they want to join Merchant’s action or support the FCWB’s efforts to block legislation aimed at ending the single desk. “We are observing (Merchant’s lawsuit) from the side. We’re not endorsing it or condemning it, but that’s not part of what (we’re involved in),” Bohdanovich said. “Mr. Merchant is known for class action suits in Western Canada. We are not affiliated with him. We are affiliated with Winnipeg lawyer Anders Bruun as legal counsel. We have followed and have been defending farmer rights since 2006 … on issues regarding the wheat board so we’ve got a depth of history and experience there.” If the FCWB does launch a class action against Ottawa, it could be years before the lawsuit is initiated, Bohdanovich added. The value of an FCWB-sponsored class action would likely be determined in consultation with other aggrieved parties, including the Canadian Wheat Board Alliance, the National Farmers Union and eight farmer-elected directors that were removed from the CWB’s board in mid-December. In the more immediate future, the

group is fully prepared to argue against the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act before Canada’s top court if other legal challenges prove fruitless. Bohdanovich said the group will need $350,000 to have the case heard by the Supreme Court, a small amount given what’s at stake. The money will be raised from producers and other organizations that oppose the act. “We’re going to begin soliciting funds from the farm community very shortly,” he said. “Our legal counsel has said (it will cost) around $350,000…. You can’t buy a combine for that right now.” Another court case, this one seeking an injunction against the act, was scheduled to be heard in Winnipeg this week. Bohdanovich acknowledged that ongoing legal battles could have a negative impact on sales to international grain buyers, but he said the blame for any negative market impact rests with Ottawa and not with FCWB. “There may be turmoil, but the federal government created that turmoil, we didn’t.” A statement issued on behalf of federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz said Ottawa is disappointed to see further “misguided legal action.” “This baseless action in no way affects the (legislation) or western farmers’ ability to forward contract right now for an open market on Aug. 1, 2012,” Ritz said. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

INDUSTRY SHAKEUP

CWB announces layoffs The Canadian Wheat Board will continue to downsize staff over the next few months as it attempts to transform the board from a stateowned trading enterprise into a competitive commercial entity. CWB spokesperson Maureen Fitzhenry confirmed this week that the board notified 23 full-time employees on Jan. 16 that their jobs would be eliminated. Fitzhenry said additional job cuts would be made but she did not say how many positions would be eliminated in total. “I can’t provide estimates at this point as to the number of further staff reductions or when we’ll have reached that optimal staff size but as we continue to review our current and upcoming roles and requirements, we will have a better idea of what our optimal staff size will look like,” Fitzhenry said. It is believed that most, if not all, of the 23 affected employees, were based in Winnipeg. “Right now, we’re focused on trying to figure out the best course of action to successfully transition into an open market for August 2012 and helping employees cope with the change,” she said. CABINET SHUFFLE

Manitoba gets new agriculture minister Manitoba premier Greg Selinger has appointed Swan River rookie MLA Ron Kostyshyn as the province’s newest agriculture minister. Kostyshyn replaces Stan Struthers, who is now Manitoba’s minister of finance. Kostyshyn, who has operated a mixed farm for 25 years in the region north of Dauphin, was formerly reeve for the Rural Municipality of Mossey River and chair of the Manitoba Conservation District Association before becoming an MLA last fall. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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Information flows at coinciding crop events Berny Wiens of Hershel, Sask., uses his smart phone to photograph the screen while Patty Rosher from the Canadian Wheat Board talks about Weatherfarm Jan. 13 during Crop Production Week in Saskatoon. | WILLIAM DEKAY PHOTO

Crop Production Week | Producers heard from industry experts and commodity associations BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

PULSES | VALUE ADDED

Pulse guru has ambitious plans for sector Crop Production Week | Murad Al-Katib wants to process pulses at home instead of exporting raw products ted $50 million to building a pasta and pulse processing facility in Regina and $12 million toward acquiring and completing a pulse processing and food ingredient plant in Minot, North Dakota. And that is just the start. “We need to increase Canadian milling capacity for pulses,” said AlKatib.

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The man who helped transform Saskatchewan’s pulse industry into a global powerhouse has a new vision to share with growers. “You know how you sell more peas to India? You drop the price,” Murad Al-Katib, president of Alliance Grain Traders Inc., told farmers attending Pulse Days 2012. “That’s plain and simply how you sell more peas to India. I don’t want to be there and I don’t think growers want to be there.” Instead, Al-Katib intends to take his pulse processing empire, with 29 factories in five continents, in a different direction and hopes growers will follow by committing more acres to peas, lentils, chickpeas and beans. He plans to build value-added facilities that will fractionate pulse crops into flour, proteins, starches and fibre that will be marketed to food companies around the world as a replacement to soy-based products. The company has already commit-

Location scouted out He said Regina’s Global Transportation Hub would be an ideal location for further expansion into the food ingredient business. The anchor tenant for the hub is Loblaws, Canada’s largest food retailer. An estimated 2,800 trucks per week will be coming into Regina with product that the Loblaws warehouse will distribute from northern Ontario to British Columbia. Al-Katib intends to fill some of those empty trucks with pulse food product ingredients that will be shipped across North America. He said people scoffed at the company a decade ago when it ann-

ounced plans to build a red lentil splitting plant in Regina. Those who are skeptical of marketing pulse food ingredients in North America need only think of one product. “How many of you ate hummus 10 years ago and how many of you eat it today?” Al-Katib asked his audience. Annual spending on food in the United States is $1.24 trillion. “I’m not a greedy man. I only want 10 percent of that,” said Al-Katib to a chorus of laughter. He believes farmers will benefit by processing pulses at home rather than exporting raw product abroad. “If we seize the opportunity to create value, we are not dependent on whether or not India has a good crop or a bad crop, whether or not Turkey has a surplus or a deficit, whether or not Australia has good weather or bad weather. We will create our own consumption.” He said red lentil prices started to climb shortly after the company opened its Regina splitting plant in 2002. Al-Katib said pulse-based food ingredients would be marketed

throughout North America, Central America, South America and Western Europe. His company already uses 50 percent lentil flour in its Barilla Pasta line, which is the fastest growing brand of pasta in the United States. He is convinced food companies will eventually pay a premium for pulse food ingredients because pulses have the lowest carbon footprint of any crop due to their nitrogen fixing ability. Sustainability is sexy these days, he added. Al-Katib said the company will continue to service markets looking for whole or split pulses, but he doesn’t understand why Saskatchewan is shipping half a million tonnes of bulk peas to China, where mills extract the starch to make vermicelli noodles, when that can be done at home. He was inspired by a recent tour of a U.S. corn mill that processes 7,500 tonnes of the crop per day into fibre used to make a biopolymer, proteins for food and feed ingredients and starches for enzymes, ethanol and high fructose corn syrup. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

CANOLA MERGER | VOTE UNANIMOUS

Canola sector seeks stronger voice with merger Crop Production Week | Canola association merges with development commission to prevent duplication Saskatchewan’s canola growers will be speaking with a unified voice after the merger of two commodity groups. The province’s grower association formally amalgamated with its research and market development commission at Crop Production Week 2012, completing a two-year merger process. Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association has been absorbed by the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola), an organization the grower group helped spawn in 1991. The grower association voted unanimously in favour of the merger a year ago at its annual meeting dur-

ing Crop Production Week 2011, shortly after the group’s executive director took another job. Membership had fallen to 300 growers from a high of more than 1,000. Last year was spent making the transition from two groups to one larger entity, and the amalgamation became official Jan. 12. “Boards of both organizations determined that as the industry and marketplace continues to expand, canola producers and stakeholders would be better and more effectively served by one organization to manage all services related to our farmers and the industry,” said SaskCanola chair Brett Halstead.

“We think it’s best for all farmers to just have that one clear voice out there for canola.” SaskCanola expanded its board by two positions, which were filled by two former grower association board members, and broadened its mandate to include policy and government outreach activities. Jeff Pylatuik, past-president of the grower group, said SaskCanola will be a stronger organization by taking on the policy portfolio. “We are pleased with the outcome of these endeavors,” he said. So is Saskatchewan Agriculture minister Bob Bjornerud, who congratulated the two groups on the merger at the SaskCanola portion of

Crop Production Week 2012. “I’m being a little self-serving here, but I think it’s far easier for us to work with the one organization going forward. I think it’s going to work very well,” he said. He later told reporters that it was difficult having two voices representing the canola industry. “It duplicated the meetings that we have and all of the input that we have and quite often it’s the same people t hat w e’ re d e a l i n g w i t h,” s a i d Bjornerud. Halstead said the commission will continue to be funded by a mandatory but refundable 75 cent per tonne levy on Saskatchewan produced canola. access=subscriber section=news,none,none section=news,markets,none

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Warm weather helped organizers set a new attendance record at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show. Almost 20,000 people walked through the doors at the four-day event held at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. The 19,948 total is a 15.8 percent increase over 2011. A total of 306 companies showcased technology services and products at the event, occupying 993 trade show booths. “Outstanding weather combined with a strong agriculture economic climate (contributed) to record attendance at this year’s show,” Prairieland Park agriculture manager Lori Cates said in a news release. Across the city, producers met with commodity associations and experts at Crop Production Week, which is held concurrently with the production show. Co-ordinator Kevin Hursh wasn’t able to provide detailed attendance figures at the meetings. Attendance at the Jan. 11 special session with Geoff Honey of Grain Trade Australia was approximately 400, he said, while the newer canaryseed session saw more than 100 attendees. While the two shows aren’t organized together, what’s good for one is good for the other, he said. “It shows that there’s money in the farm community,” he said. “Save for the people that had real terrible flooding problems, a lot of other producers have done well and done well in the past few years.” The event saw some significant announcements, including the confirmation of glyphosate-resistant kochia in Alberta, but Hursh said Canadian Wheat Board discussions hung over the week. “Even though it didn’t appear obviously directly as an agenda item, I think that the changes in wheat, durum and barley marketing was sort of a background theme in all of the meetings,” said Hursh. He said the show will continue to evolve, with the possible inclusion of new groups. The CWB’s future with the show is uncertain, he added. “It’s too early to say whether or not they want or if it will be appropriate for them to remain part of Crop Production Week,” said Hursh. “So there’s always changes, a little bit of juggling back and forth ... but overall I think it’s still a very useful format to have all of the groups in one place.” access=subscriber section=news,none,noneone

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KEEPING AN EYE ON THE CHALLENGE AHEAD

Railway outlines financial plans BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The chair of Canada’s second largest railway assured shareholders last week that the company has a multiyear plan aimed at increasing volumes, expanding rail network capacity, controlling costs and boosting profitability. Canadian Pacific Railway chair John Cleghorn said the company’s new plan has been endorsed by the CPR’s board of directors and will result in greater efficiency and reduced operating ratios, which are defined as a ratio of operating expenses to revenues. In an open letter to shareholders issued Jan. 9, Cleghorn said CPR’s board fully supports the railway’s president and chief executive officer, Fred Green, and will continue to work with Green and other senior managers to ensure that the company meets its financial targets. “The board is working closely with management and monitoring the company’s performance,” Cleghorn wrote. “This plan has been specifically designed to generate the best possible operational and financial results from CP’s unique assets and circumstances.” Cleghorn’s letter was issued in response to criticism by American fund manager William Ackman, who manages Pershing Square Capital Management. Ackman’s Pershing Square holds a 14.2 percent share in CPR. Earlier this month, Ackman threatened to take action aimed at replacing several members of CPR’s board and ousting Green as the company’s CEO. Ackman proposed that the board replace Green with former Canadian National Railway executive Hunter Harrison, who is credited with improving efficiency at CN, CPR’s main rival, and setting a new performance standard for the North American rail industry. CN, Canada’s largest rail company, has since advised CPR against hiring Harrison, suggesting that he has a contractual commitment that prohibits him from working for CPR. Ackman also said last week that he would lobby CPR shareholders to support a plan aimed at replacing several directors on CPR’s current board. Cleghorn said CPR directors take all suggestions from shareholders seriously. However, suggestions to replace Green are not in the company’s best interest. “Having considered Pershing Square’s demand, the board came to the unanimous conclusion that replacing the company’s chief executive officer, and thereby jeopardizing the successful execution of the multiyear plan, is not in the best interests of CP or its shareholders,” Cleghorn wrote. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

Five-year-old Evan Malcolm braves the frigid temperatures and high wind chill as he skates around the new rink in downtown Banff Jan. 15. A pancake breakfast was served to help kick off SnowFest Days with activities all through the upcoming week. | PATRICK PRICE PHOTO

FARM PROGRAM | PAYMENTS

Grain prices put squeeze on AgriStability Based on margin average | High reference prices mean if income declines, the program pays out BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Recent years of higher farm sector commodity prices have restored AgriStability reference margin levels and made governments susceptible to higher future farm payments even as they look for deficit-fighting cost savings. Through years of low prices in the grain sector and later cattle and hog sectors, the AgriStability program and its predecessor Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization program became less effective because payments are triggered based on historic income. Farmers have complained that years of low returns can reduce the reference margin average so much that payments are difficult to trigger when sectors need them the most. Recent years of good returns have made the program more robust and useful when future income declines occur, at least in grain and cattle sectors, government and industry players said in interviews. Hog industry reference margins after years of losses still are too low to make the program effective. “The margin system in the hog industry isn’t there right now and AgriStability probably is doing very little for hog people because it has

been too long of a dip,” said Manitoba farmer and safety net specialist Owen McAuley. “But on the grain side in the area where we farm on the Saskatchewan border, we have established very good margins in the last few years and because we didn’t get a lot of acres seeded this year because it was too wet, I expect those margins will pay us big dividends.” Agriculture Canada agrees. Departmental economists have developed a model that predicts AgriStability payments of more than $1.6 billion if there is a grain sector income decline in 2015, more than double predicted payments if there is no sharp industry income decline. “In the grains and oilseeds sector, reference margins right now are very high, so when there is a future dip against that reference margin, the program will pay out, so it is completely foreseeable that a sector that is doing well but not as well as in the past five years will be getting payments,” Agriculture Canada assistant deputy minister Greg Meredith said. “Across the board, margins are being built up and even in hogs, the trend is up.” Stewart Skinner, a hog producer from Listowel, Ont., said that despite better sector returns, the years of

Farmers who have had both high prices and high yields have built up some incredible margins in the grain and oilseed sector. RICHARD GRAY ECONOMIST

losses have made the AgriStability program largely unhelpful. Part of the problem is that the reference margin formula takes the past five year average income as the trigger with the highest and lowest year excluded. “We have not rebuilt our margins yet,” said Skinner in an interview during a national farm policy conference in Ottawa Jan. 12. “For most hog farmers, the 2011 calendar year should be positive, but with the Olympic average that drops the high year, it is out of the formula so we still have negative margins. If we have a sudden downturn, AgriStability will not function as it was meant to function.” University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Richard Gray said the recent boom years in most sectors have made the AgriStability program a more robust support

when the inevitable low-income years return. He is predicting a decline in grain prices within a few years. “Farmers who have had both high prices and high yields have built up some incredible margins in the grain and oilseed sector,” he said. “That protects farmers from the next shock, but it also creates incredible exposure for governments. The cattle industry is building margins and a couple more good years should do it. Hog producers who have had the worst time in recent years remain the least protected by the program.” The potential for bigger program payments comes at a time when federal and provincial governments that share the financial obligation are looking for ways to cut spending. In Ottawa, all departments have been told to find five to 10 percent savings to be included in the March budget. However, Mere dith said that because the business risk management programs are enshrined in law and must respond when there is industry demand, it does not affect Agriculture Canada’s cost-cutting obligations. “These are statutory demand-driven programs so it isn’t really Agriculture Canada budgets that are affected,” he said. “It comes out of the fiscal framework (of general revenues).” access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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CANOLA | PRICE OUTLOOK

Canola on downward cycle, says analyst Crop Production Week | Expert says biodiesel sector will keep prices from falling too far BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Farmers should strongly consider marketing a portion of next year’s crop at today’s new crop canola bids, says an independent market analyst. Greg Kostal, president of Kostal Ag Consulting, has a sinking feeling about where markets are heading. “The speed of supply change is accelerating more than the speed of demand change,” he told growers attending the canola portion of Crop Production Week. “A year from now expect prices to be lower.” Kostal thinks growers should take a hard look at new crop bids in the $10.50 to $11 per bushel range. If that number produces an acceptable profit for their operation, they should consider committing 10 to 20 percent of their 2012 crop. “All things being normal, I think canola is going to trade at $9 per bushel in this upcoming year,” he said. The problem doesn’t lie with canola, which continues to experience phenomenal demand growth. However, canola values can’t stray too far from soybeans and Kostal firmly believes soybeans peaked at $14 per bu. and are heading down toward $9. Global supplies of almost every

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crop seem to be expanding with each World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Wheat supplies are as comfortable as they’ve been in a long while. U.S. soybean exports have been sluggish, leading to expectations for higher ending stocks. Three-quarters of Argentina’s soybean crop received a meaningful shot of rain last week to help ease dryness concerns in that key production area. Markets are becoming more comfortable with supplies at a time when importers are having difficulty securing affordable credit from banks because of global financial instability. Kostal has charted nearby canola futures dating back 30 years and noticed a pattern. Prices tend to move in two-year cycles. They’ll trend up for a couple of years, then down for a couple and then sideways for two years. He thinks we’ve entered the down trend. “Boy, this is ominously suspicious

Domestic and export demand for canola is excellent but stocks of other crops are comfortable and markets are spooked by global financial instability. | FILE PHOTO to replicating what has happened in the previous cycles,” he told growers. Rallies are still possible. Markets will react to dryness concerns, the pending U.S. acreage battle and other drivers, but the general outlook is bearish. There will have to be some big North American weather scare to get things moving back in a bullish direction. The good news is that global biodiesel capacity far exceeds pro-

duction. At some point, falling oilseed prices will trigger increased demand from the biodiesel sector, establishing a price floor for crops such as soybeans and canola. “That’s the fundamental reason why canola should not go back to $5 or $6 per bushel again,” he said. The other good news is that it is still a demand-pull market for canola. Canadian crushers are keenly interested in the crop as evidenced by the narrow basis levels that have been

around for a long time. Kostal expects crushers to process seven million tonnes of the commodity in 2011-12. He also sees a strong future for specialty canola, which he expects to reach four million acres by 2014-15, up from an estimate of slightly less than 2.5 million acres in 2011-12. However, he wonders how long the premiums will last once the crop faces competition from high oleic soybeans in two or three years.

MARKET OUTLOOK | WHEAT, DURUM, BARLEY

Wheat market in doldrums, waiting for weather shakeup Crop Production Week | Ukraine’s drought problems not enough to spark wheat price rally BY D’ARCE MCMILLAN SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The world grain market is moving from tightness to surplus, says Bruce B u r n e t t, t h e Ca n a d i a n W h e at Board’s director of weather and mar-

ket analysis. Global crop production in 2011 was adequate and 2012 looks like it might help build a surplus if yields are normal, but it is too early to talk with any authority about a northern hemisphere crop that is several

months away from seeding. “Weather can change that and can change it really quickly,” he told farmers at Crop Production Week in Saskatoon. The areas to keep an eye on are Ukraine and Eastern Europe, the U.S.

southern Plains, North Africa and the western half of the Canadian Prairies. All might face dryness problems. Winter wheat seeding generally increased last fall in the northern hemisphere. The U.S. winter wheat acreage appears to be up by three

percent to 41.9 million acres. “Prices in (the fall) were still relatively high. In the U.S., prices that their crop insurance program would pay were high so that encouraged acres to go in.” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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PEAS | PREDICTIONS

CWB CONTRACT | WHEAT

Analysts expect pea prices, acres, exports to increase

Wheat board delivery contract shows market interest steady

Crop Production Week | Lack of rain has taken a toll on India’s pulse crop and drought in Mexico will slash chickpea production BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Pea stocks will be next to nothing at the end of this crop year, which means acreage will likely rise, say pulse market analysts. Mike Jubinville, an analyst with Pro Farmer Canada, is forecasting 200,000 tonnes of carryout, while Colin Topham, director with Agrocorp International, thinks it could be as low as 50,000 tonnes. Topham said that would encourage growers to plant as much as 3.8 million acres of peas, up from the 2.3 million acres seeded last spring. “There’s nowhere for acres to go but up,” he told a meeting held during Pulse Days 2012 in Saskatoon last week. That is why Jubinville scoffs at today’s new crop bids in the $6.75 per bushel range. “I think the trade is being extraordinarily cautious about how they’re approaching new crop right now. Maybe it’s a bit of a fishing exercise,” he said. Jubinville used a slightly higher price of $7.25 per bu. to compare pea returns with other crops, but it still ranks no better than the middle of the pack. “There is some work that needs to be done by the marketplace to attract the interest of growers,” he said. “My opinion right now is to exercise some patience.” Topham has penciled in 1.1 million tonnes of exports to India and 250,000 tonnes to Bangladesh in 2011-12, but those totals may not be achieved. Sales have stalled, mainly because of currency devaluation in those countries. China’s currency has remained

strong compared to the U.S. dollar, and the 550,000 tonnes he expects to go to that country could easily end up being 750,000 tonnes. “They’ve been buying what they believe will be the cheapest peas of the year,” he said. Topham believes total exports and domestic use will amount to 2.35 million tonnes out of total beginning supplies of 2.4 million tonnes. However, he is worried that only 100,000 tonnes of peas have been contracted since September. “(It) is a little bit scary,” he said. Jubinville said another bearish factor is that many in the trade are beginning to feel that Statistics Canada underestimated pea production, which could result in more carryout than what was originally expected. The bullish news is that he believes India’s pulse acres will be down five percent instead of the 1.2 percent that the Indian government is reporting because of poor rainfall since the beginning of October. He is forecasting 16.25 million tonnes of Indian pulse production, down from the 18.25 million tonnes produced last year, which could

strengthen pea prices. India’s crop received much-needed rain two weeks ago, so conditions are not dire yet, but pea markets will be closely following its progress. “If it turns into a serious condition in India, well, the upside may start to really open up,” he said. Green peas are selling at a 50 cent premium to yellow peas, which isn’t much considering growers need to make a No. 2 or better quality to achieve that premium. “We’ll see a further reduction in green pea acres next year again,” said Topham. Vicki Dutton of Western Grain and Processing Division encouraged growers not to abandon green peas. She said a 50 cent premium can add up, and there are still good markets for bleached product. On chickpeas, Jubinville said Mexico, which is a significant producer of large kabulis, is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years. Topham said there is speculation that India’s desi chickpea crop is going to be short. Both scenarios bode well for chickpea prices.

Good rain in the late fall in the U.S. southern Plains improved the condition of the winter wheat, which had been seeded into dry soil caused by a long-term drought. The winter wheat crop in Ukraine and Eastern Europe also suffered from dryness, which prevented some of it from germinating. There is no snow cover, which has not been a serious problem because the winter has been mild, but if it turns colder it could cause damage. “In Ukraine, about 30 percent of the crop is looking really rough,” he said, but added winter wheat is the crop with nine lives. Russia’s winter wheat is in good shape, as is the Western European crop. The CWB sees world wheat production falling to 677 million tonnes from about 689 million last year because of a return to normal yields. Consumption is also expected to fall — to 673 million from 681 million — because less feed wheat will likely be produced. The result would be an increase in global ending stocks to 211 million tonnes from 207 million at the end of 2011-12.

“To get independent support for wheat, support apart from any other commodity, we definitely need some problems,” Burnett said. “It is something we are going to have to bide our time on to see what happens.” The problem in Ukraine and Eastern Europe is not yet enough to strengthen wheat prices. World production would have to fall from current projections by 15 million tonnes to give wheat independent strength. “It is hard to find that (level of decline) in one country.” Durum prices trade relative to spring wheat. A large premium built up last year when many Canadian and American farmers were unable to seed durum because of wet soil. That premium is falling but has not disappeared. “We expect that to continue for a while, at least until we see next crop year’s seeding figures,” Burnett said. The CWB expects to see more durum acres this spring in North America, thanks to better seeding conditions. European acreage should also increase. The North African crop is already

growing and acreage has increased. However, it has been dry in the region since mid-December, normally a month when rains are the largest of the growing season, so that situation bears monitoring given that the region is often Canada’s largest durum customer. “Unless they pick up some moisture at the tail end of their growing season, they are going to be in some trouble.” While the C WB expects more durum acreage, it also sees stronger demand and so doesn’t expect stocks to increase by the close of 2012-13. The barley market is characterized by tight supply in North America and Europe but improved supply in Australia and Argentina. Burnett expects supply and demand will be in rough balance in 2012. “There is nothing very bullish about this, nor is it very, very bearish.” Ukraine could be the wild card. If the winter gets cold and severely damages the winter wheat, the crop likely to replace it in the spring would be barley, potentially marking a large production increase.

I think the trade is being extraordinarily cautious about how they’re approaching new crop right now. Maybe it’s a bit of a fishing exercise. MIKE JUBINVILLE PRO FARMER CANADA

SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The Canadian Wheat Board is offering a 2011-12 Series B delivery contract for all wheat types except for durum. The decision reflects the fact that the pace for the 2011-12 wheat sales program has been positive, with good opportunities expected for milling wheat sales through the remainder of the year.

There had been speculation in the industry whether the CWB would be able to sustain enough market interest to offer Series B contacts, given the expected removal of its single desk status on Aug. 1 The sign-up deadline is March 15, six weeks later than previous years’ deadlines, aligning with deadlines for farmers to sign up for 2011-12 fixed price, basis price and FlexPro contracts.

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CATTLE & SHEEP

GRAINS

Grade A

Alberta

Live Jan. 6-Jan. 12

Previous Dec. 30-Jan. 5

Year ago

Rail Jan. 6-Jan. 12

Previous Dec. 30-Jan. 5

113.75 115.77-124.74 n/a 105.00-110.00

114.25‐115.00 117.37‐124.66 n/a n/a

100.03 98.82 n/a n/a

190.75-192.85 197.00-201.00 n/a n/a

192.75‐194.00 193.00‐199.00 192.00 n/a

115.00 114.03-125.90 n/a 100.00-107.75

115.40‐116.00 114.81‐123.76 n/a n/a

99.92 98.27 n/a n/a

192.85 196.00-201.00 190.00 n/a

193.75‐194.00 192.00‐198.00 192.00‐192.25 n/a

$150

Steers Alta. Ont. Sask. Man. Heifers Alta. Ont. Sask. Man.

$145

*Live f.o.b. feedlot, rail f.o.b. plant.

$160 $155 $150 $145 n/a $140 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

Saskatchewan $155

$140 n/a n/a n/a $135 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

Feeder Cattle ($/cwt) 1/16

Manitoba $155 $150 $145 $140 n/a

n/a

$135 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

Canfax

1/16

Heifers 500-600 lb. (average $/cwt) Alberta $150

Steers 900-1000 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 Heifers 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 300-400

Man.

Alta.

B.C.

115-134 122-143 134-152 141-161 150-178 164-192

no sales 120-139 no sales 130-161 140-174 160-193

118-139 125-145 132-150 140-162 150-177 165-193

no sales 123-135 131-144 140-154 150-173 168-186

113-129 116-136 120-144 130-149 138-164 145-171

no sales 112-126 118-134 125-148 130-165 no sales

115-131 120-136 126-144 133-153 140-165 150-172

115-124 119-128 125-144 130-150 no sales 145-171 Canfax

$145 $140

Average Carcass Weight

$135 n/a $130 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

Jan. 7/12 881 811 684 944

Canfax

Steers Heifers Cows Bulls

Saskatchewan $145 $140 $135

Jan. 8/11 861 795 662 980

YTD 12 881 811 684 944

U.S. Cash cattle ($US/cwt)

$130 n/a

n/a

1/16

Manitoba $145 $140 $135 $130 n/a n/a $125 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

Slaughter cattle (35-65% choice)Steers National 123.10 Kansas 122.90 Nebraska 123.56 Nebraska (dressed) 198.86

Heifers 123.12 122.97 124.00 199.80

Feeders No. 1 (700-799 lb) Steers South Dakota n/a Billings 142.50-152.50 Dodge City 144-150

Trend n/a +4/+8 firm/+2

Cattle / Beef Trade

Cash Futures -9.96 n/a -2.36 Canfax

Canadian Beef Production million lb. YTD % change Fed 29.2 -20 Non-fed 6.0 -4 Total beef 35.2 -17 Canfax

Exports % from 2010 596,498 (1) -29.2 76,021 (1) -61.2 212,127 (3) -21.3 284,609 (3) -18.6 Imports % from 2010 n/a (2) n/a 59,854 (2) +46.6 165,540 (4) +26.7 202,137 (4) +15.6

Sltr. cattle to U.S. (head) Feeder C&C to U.S. (head) Total beef to U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes) Sltr. cattle from U.S. (head) Feeder C&C from U.S. (head) Total beef from U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes)

(1) to Dec. 31/11 (2) to Oct. 31/11 (3) to Oct. 31/11 (4) to Dec. 31/11 Agriculture Canada

$440 $400 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

Barley Sel. 6-row St. Law. $365 $360 $355

$345 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

Barley Sel. 2-row St. Law. $375 $370

Close Close Trend Year Jan. 13 Jan. 6 ago Live Cattle Feb 122.48 120.33 +2.15 109.38 Apr 126.40 124.60 +1.80 113.75 Jun 125.25 124.00 +1.25 112.30 Aug 126.85 126.05 +0.80 112.78 Oct 129.65 128.88 +0.77 115.45 Feeder Cattle Jan 150.58 147.30 +3.28 125.60 Mar 152.38 149.88 +2.50 127.30 Apr 154.00 151.20 +2.80 127.75 May 154.78 152.30 +2.48 128.13 Aug 155.90 153.60 +2.30 128.40

Est. Beef Wholesale ($/cwt)

$355 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

$400

$380 $370 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

Jan. 6 Base rail (index 100) 3.75 Index range101.60-101.87 Range off base 3.81 Feeder lambs 1.50-2.50 Sheep (live) 0.40-0.65

Previous n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a SunGold Meats

Jan. 9 2.50-3.00 2.40-2.91 2.14-2.19 2.05-2.10 1.90-2.10 1.75-2.20 1.29-1.50 1.25-1.35 70-120

New lambs 65-80 lb 80-95 lb > 95 lb > 110 lb Feeder lambs Sheep Rams Kids

2.50-2.92 2.40-2.60 2.26-2.33 2.00-2.15 1.90-2.00 1.75-2.10 1.30-1.50 1.25-1.35 70-120

Ontario Stockyards Inc.

Jan. 16 Wool lambs > 80 lb.1.90-2.10 Wool lambs < 80 lb. 2.30 Hair lambs 1.80-2.00 Fed sheep 0.50-0.70

1/16

Cash Prices Canola (cash - March) $530

$500

$510

$490 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/6

Alberta $160 $155 $150 $145 n/a

Fixed contract $/ckg

Canola (basis - March) $5 $0 $-5 $-10 $-15 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/6

1/13

Feed Wheat (cash) $225 $220 $215 $210 $205 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/6

n/a 1/13

Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) $515 $510 $505 n/a $500 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/6

Feb 19-Mar 03 Mar 04-Mar 17 Mar 18-Mar 31 Apr 01-Apr 14 Apr 15-Apr 28 Apr 29-May 12 May 13-May 26 May 27-Jun 09 Jun 10-Jun 23 Jun 24-Jul 07 Jul 08-Jul 21

Maple Leaf Jan. 13 150.08-152.47 150.55-151.95 152.42-152.42 153.72-156.07 159.36-162.66 170.04-170.51 173.33-173.33 170.98-172.86 172.39-175.21 168.63-173.77 173.30-173.77

$220

Hog Slaughter

Hams Mktg. Jan. 13 150.40-151.68 150.87-152.28 152.75-152.75 154.10-156.46 159.76-163.06 169.56-170.03 172.86-172.86 170.51-172.39 171.92-174.75 168.15-173.23 172.76-173.23

To Jan. 7 Canada 357,640 386,537 -7.5

1/13

To date 2012 To date 2011 % change 12/11

Index 100 hogs $/ckg Alta. Sask.

n/a 155.06

Man. Que.

141.00 158.00 *incl. wt. premiums

Hogs / Pork Trade

$165

Sltr. hogs to/fm U.S. (head) Total pork to/fm U.S. (tonnes) Total pork, all nations (tonnes)

$150

$205 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/6

1/13

Canola, western barley are basis par region. Feed wheat basis Lethbridge. Basis is best bid.

Chicago Nearby Futures ($US/100 bu.)

Corn (March) $690 $660

Saskatchewan $155

$210

Agriculture Canada

1/16

$160

Basis: -$1

$215

Fed. inspections only U.S. 2,063,000 2,174,535 -5.1

(1) to Dec. 31/11

(2) to Oct. 31/11

Export 1,005,582 (1) 255,097 (2) 944,328 (2)

$630

% from 2010 -7.0 -9.2 +3.4

Import n/a 190,773 (3) 205,140 (3)

(3) to Dec. 31/11

% from 2010 n/a +7.5 +12.1 Agriculture Canada

1/16

$600 $570 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

Soybeans (Jan.) $1250

Manitoba

$1150

$160

1/16

Year ago 194.00 194.00 194.00 185.00 591.40 599.10 602.40 549.50 554.00 7.7325 8.0300 8.2775 8.4675 3.9200 3.9850 4.0000 3.6400 14.0650 14.2250 14.3125 14.3475 377.0 388.1 390.4 390.6 56.70 57.27 57.76 58.08 6.4875 6.5800 6.6225 6.0950 8.9025 8.9925 9.0550 9.0100 8.6000 8.7075 8.7925 8.9200

Canadian Exports & Crush

$1100

$170

$140

Jan. 16 Jan. 9 Trend Wpg ICE Western Barley ($/tonne) Mar 212.00 217.00 -5.00 May 215.00 224.00 -9.00 Jul 220.00 224.00 -4.00 Oct 207.00 207.00 0.00 Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) Mar 515.00 533.30 -18.30 May 519.10 538.90 -19.80 Jul 521.70 543.30 -21.60 Nov 500.70 520.30 -19.60 Jan 506.70 525.80 -19.10 Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 6.0225 6.4175 -0.3950 May 6.2425 6.6075 -0.3650 Jul 6.4575 6.7675 -0.3100 Sep 6.6675 6.9500 -0.2825 Chicago Oats ($US/bu.) Mar 2.8250 2.9550 -0.1300 May 2.8300 2.9850 -0.1550 Jul 2.8700 3.0425 -0.1725 Sep 2.9350 3.0525 -0.1175 Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.) Jan 11.6000 12.2575 -0.6575 Mar 11.5825 12.3300 -0.7475 May 11.6775 12.4200 -0.7425 Jul 11.7775 12.5050 -0.7275 Chicago Soy Meal ($US/short ton) Jan 304.8 320.2 -15.4 Mar 301.5 323.5 -22.0 May 304.5 326.0 -21.5 Jul 307.8 328.7 -20.9 Chicago Soybean Oil (US¢/lb.) Jan 50.20 52.02 -1.82 Mar 50.29 52.33 -2.04 May 50.70 52.71 -2.01 Jul 51.06 53.05 -1.99 Chicago Corn ($US/bu.) Mar 5.9950 6.5200 -0.5250 May 6.0650 6.5950 -0.5300 Jul 6.1200 6.6450 -0.5250 Sep 5.7800 6.1025 -0.3225 Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 8.0125 8.0975 -0.0850 May 7.8575 8.0275 -0.1700 Jul 7.7775 7.9725 -0.1950 Sep 7.6450 7.8700 -0.2250 Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 6.7000 6.9800 -0.2800 May 6.7925 7.0675 -0.2750 Jul 6.8875 7.1500 -0.2625 Sep 7.0375 7.2775 -0.2400

$1200

Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt)

$150

Jan. 6-Jan. 12 U.S. Barley PNW 287.00 U.S. No. 3 Yellow Corn Gulf 259.63-260.62 U.S. Hard Red Winter Gulf 289.59 U.S. No. 3 Amber Durum Gulf 396.83 U.S. DNS (14%) PNW 352.52 No. 1 DNS (14%) ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 7.86 No. 1 DNS (13%) ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 6.86 No. 1 Durum (13%) ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 7.90 No. 1 Malt Barley ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 5.88 No. 2 Feed Barley ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 4.20

Grain Futures 1/13

$520

Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd.

Jan. 9 27.54 18.46 24.70 27.39 18.30 15.21 13.93 8.68 8.47 8.49 8.46 8.67 4.83 36.75 31.42 26.75 26.46 27.22 44.00 33.58 31.63

Canadian Wheat Board

$390

Canfax

Jan. 16 Avg. Laird lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 27.50-28.50 28.11 Laird lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 16.00-20.50 18.46 Richlea lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 24.00-25.00 24.70 Eston lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 26.00-29.75 27.96 Eston lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 16.00-19.75 18.30 Sm. Red lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) 14.75-16.75 16.07 Sm. Red lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 12.50-15.75 13.93 Peas, green No. 1 ($/bu) 8.50-9.00 8.80 Peas, green 10% bleach ($/bu) 8.30-8.50 8.47 Peas, med. yellow No. 1 ($/bu) 8.40-8.55 8.49 Peas, sm. yellow No. 2 ($/bu) 8.30-8.55 8.46 Maple peas ($/bu) 8.25-8.50 8.42 Feed peas ($/bu) 3.50-5.50 4.83 Mustard, yellow, No. 1 (¢/lb) 35.75-37.75 36.75 Mustard, brown, No. 1 (¢/lb) 30.75-32.75 31.42 Mustard, Oriental, No. 1 (¢/lb) 24.75-28.75 26.75 Canaryseed (¢/lb) 25.00-27.25 26.18 Desi chickpeas (¢/lb) 26.10-27.50 27.22 Kabuli, 8mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 43.00-47.00 44.00 Kabuli, 7mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 32.30-34.00 33.58 B-90 ckpeas, No. 1 (¢/lb) 31.50-32.00 31.63

International Grain Prices ($US/tonne)

$410

$520

Source: STAT Publishing, which solicits bids from Maviga N.A., Roy Legumex, CGF Brokerage, Parrish & Heimbecker, Walker Seeds and Alliance Grain Traders. Prices paid for dressed product at plant.

Jan. 11 Jan. 4 Year Ago Rye Saskatoon ($/tonne) 191.32 166.46 144.78 Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb) 28.10 28.55 24.65

Wheat 1 CWRS 13.5%

This wk Last wk Yr. ago 208-210 208-210 187-189

Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head)

1/16

St. Lawrence Asking

$225

Index 100 Hog Price Trends ($/ckg)

$130 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

$480

W. Barley (cash - March)

Due to wide reporting and collection methods, it is misleading to compare hog prices between provinces.

n/a $145 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

$520

$360

HOGS

n/a $140 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

$560

$365

Chicago Futures ($US/cwt)

USDA

Basis

-12.36 n/a -4.92

To Jan. 7 Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. To date 2012 42,880 560,000 To date 2011 52,690 639,512 % Change 12/11 -18.6 -12.4

Montreal

n/a

$125 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

Alta-Neb Sask-Neb Ont-Neb

YTD 11 861 795 662 980

Durum 1 AD Thunder Bay

$350

Cattle Slaughter

Sask.

Pulse and Special Crops

CWB Domestic Asking Prices

Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt)

Steers 600-700 lb. (average $/cwt)

Feb Apr May Jun

Close Jan. 13 85.60 87.05 94.85 96.10

Close Jan. 6 83.90 87.75 94.50 94.90

Trend +1.70 -0.70 +0.35 +1.20

Year ago 79.53 85.28 92.98 95.48

Jul Aug Oct Dec

EXCHANGE RATE: JAN. 16 $1 Cdn. = $0.9808 U.S. $1 U.S. = $1.0196 Cdn.

Close Jan. 13 95.50 95.90 85.68 81.60

Close Jan. 6 95.10 94.75 84.73 80.70

Trend +0.40 +1.15 +0.95 +0.90

Year ago 94.43 93.58 83.65 79.85

$1050 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

Oats (March) $340 $320 $300 $280 $260 12/12 12/16 12/23 12/30 1/9

1/16

(1,000 To tonnes) Jan. 8 Wheat 114.2 Durum 55.1 Oats 8.1 Barley 57.4 Flax 2.5 Canola 125.1 Peas 0.5 Canola crush 139.9

To Jan. 1 394.3 51.2 35.8 19.3 7.2 476.3 69.1 141.2

Total to date 5830.6 1537.9 670.7 545.0 111.9 3995.0 1008.5 2887.1

Last year 5083.1 1728.5 577.5 723.1 180.0 3203.9 1161.2 2710.5

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USDA CROP REPORT | ENDING STOCKS

Prices tumble on USDA ending stock numbers Corn biggest shocker | Corn ending stock was 13 percent higher, while analysts expected a slight decline WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The United States painted a rosierthan-expected picture for global grain supplies and the U.S. winter wheat crop Jan. 12, which sent prices tumbling to near last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projected that, after a larger-thanexpected 2011 U.S. harvest, corn and soybean stocks will be much higher at the end of this marketing year than traders had predicted. U.S. farmers seeded more winter wheat than expected while world wheat stocks were pegged at the largest in 12 years and the second largest in the past 50 years. Crop futures fell following the report, wiping out gains made during the post Christmas rally that had

been sparked by dry weather in Argentina and southern Brazil. However, the report will be welcomed by inflation-minded governments around the globe that have struggled against several years of rising food costs. The U.S. corn stocks projection was still the smallest in 16 years, leaving little margin if the U.S. is struck by weather problems in the year ahead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty much negative across the board,â&#x20AC;? said Mark Schultz, an analyst at Northstar Commodities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest shocker is that the corn crop ended up getting larger, not smaller.â&#x20AC;? The USDA projected U.S. corn ending stocks at 846 million bushels, two million bu. lower than its estimate

U.S. SOYBEAN ENDING STOCKS WERE

18 percent HIGHER THAN TRADERS EXPECTED last month but a whopping 13 percent higher than traders expected. Soybean ending stocks rose for a third consecutive year to the highest in five years. At 275 million bu., the supply was 18 percent higher than what traders had forecast. The USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s January crop data has a

tradition of roiling markets with surprises, and it will stir more controversy with grain traders who have been caught wrong-footed by several recent government reports. The USDA increased its corn production estimate marginally, while analysts had expected a small dip. At the same time, the agency stood pat on its estimates of corn consumption by livestock operations and the ethanol industry. The department projected corn exports jumping by 50 million bu., aided by the drought that is shriveling the crop in Argentina. However, the agency was conservative on how badly the dry conditions have reduced potential South American production.

The USDA cut its estimate of corn production in Argentina by 10 percent, which was not as much as some traders had expected. It held steady on Brazil corn production, which analysts expect will drop. For soybeans, a small bump-up in USDA production estimates was coupled with a two percent cut in exports and a drop in domestic use. In the first estimate of wheat acreage for 2012, the report showed farmers planted 41.947 million acres of winter wheat, up 3.2 percent from a year earlier and 2.5 percent beyond trade expectations. The winter wheat seedings were up for a second consecutive year and represented the largest acreage since 2009.

BEEF PRICES FALL

That was down from 1.03 million Dec. 1. Placements in December were 100,624 head, down eight percent from last year. Marketings in the month were 122,434, up six percent.

CANFAX REPORT FED CASH PRICES FALL

COW PRICE DIPS

Sluggish beef demand is hurting packer margins and causing them to bid lower. Market ready numbers will increase seasonally because quick weight gain by yearlings is bringing cattle to market ahead of schedule. Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canfax fed steer average was $113.91 per hundredweight, d ow n $ 1 . 0 8 , a n d h e i f e r s w e re $114.26, down 51 cents. It was the first time steers were below $114 since the second week of November. Corn prices fell last week, causing fed cattle futures to rise to record levels. The stronger futures market and a widening basis caused feedlots to hold back some cattle in the hope of better values this week. Feedlots are current in their marketing. Sales volume was 13,664 head, down about 20 percent from the previous week. The cash to futures basis widened by about $1.50 to -$9.96. Steer carcass weights were steady with a week ago but are 20 pounds more than year ago. Weekly fed exports for 2011 were down 32 percent from 2010. Unless there is suppor t from increased exports or a weaker dollar, fed prices could be under pressure later this month or in early February before picking up steam heading into the spring rally.

A flush of cows held over for tax reasons were on offer. Packer interest was relatively moderate. D1, D2 cows fell for the first time in seven weeks. They ranged $64-$75 to average $69.56 in Alberta. D3 cows narrowed their trading range to range $55-$66 to average $60.83. Rail values were $133-$138 per cwt. delivered. Slaughter bulls are $9 higher than the same week last year. Prices should be supported by good U.S. buyer interest.

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FEEDERS STRONGER Demand for all classes of feeders

was strong. Steer calves were $1.50$3 per cwt. higher. Mid-weight heifers were steady to $1 higher. The Canfax average steer price rose $2 and heifers climbed 50 cents. The 650 pound steer-heifer price spread was $11-$13 per cwt. in December. Last week, the price spread widened to $16 per cwt. Warm weather saw auction volumes total 15,351, up significantly from the previous week and 19 percent higher than last year. Feeder exports for 2011 were 61 percent lower than 2010. Prices should be supported by falling grain prices and demand for bunk replacements.

U.S. cut-out values fell $2.50-$4 on weak beef demand. High cutouts in December means retailers are not featuring beef. Weekly Canadian cut-out values to Jan. 6 fell 75 cents-$1. AAA cutout Jan. 6 was $183.04 and AA was $176.20. Montreal wholesale for delivery this week was anticipated to be steady at $208-$210 per cwt.

CATTLE ON FEED T h e re w e re 9 9 8 , 7 9 1 c at t l e i n Alberta and Saskatchewan feedlots Jan. 1, up two percent from last year at the same time.

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WP LIVESTOCK REPORT HOGS SLIGHTLY HIGHER Expectations of storms slowing deliveries this week caused U.S. packers to raise bids. Packer margins are tight, but the market expects demand to improve seasonally as Easter ham season approaches. Iowa-southern Minnesota live hogs traded at $62.25 US per hundredweight Jan. 13, up from $61 Jan. 6. The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value closed at $83.85 Jan 13, down from $84.06 Jan. 6.

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BISON STEADY The Canadian Bison Association said grade A bulls in the desirable weight range were $3.80-$4 per pound hot hanging weight. Grade A heifers were $3.60-$4. Animals older than 30 months and those outside the desirable weight range may be discounted. Slaughter cows and bulls averaged $2.40-$2.70.

SHEEP STEADY Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported that 607 sheep and 76 goats sold Jan. 9. Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $246-$274 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $227-$266, 86-105 lb. were $197$225 and 106 lb. and heavier were $186-$198. Wool rams were $86-$110 per cwt. Cull ewes were $85-$100 and bred ewes were $210-$290 per head. Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $225-$254 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were

$220-$250, 86-105 lb. were $180$200 and 106 lb. and heavier were $170-$188. Hair rams were $75-$90 per cwt. Cull ewes were $80-$90. Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $230-$275. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $210-$275 per cwt. Nannies were $96-$126 per cwt. Billies were $130-$160. Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported 980 sheep and lambs and 37 goats traded Jan. 9. Good lightweight lambs sold slightly higher. All other lambs, sheep and goats sold steady. access=subscriber section=markets,livestock,none

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FLAX | PRODUCTION

CRAIG’S VIEW

Flax must tackle challenges for crushers to enter ring

t’s healthy, it’s beautiful and it’s reasonably easy to grow. Still, the omega 6 laden, blue flowered, low-input flax crop of Western Canada is likely to be the smallest in recent history. Current prices are lower per bushel than for canola, and sales remain constrained after the genetically modified Triffid variety was found in a Canadian shipment to Europe. Therefore, at least one flax industry watcher believes flax acres could go as low as 500,000 in the 2012-13 crop year, unless prices rise. Larry Weber of Weber Commodities said one solution to the declining fortunes of prairie flax is building greater crushing capacity. At present, there are only two small crushers, one each in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. “This would be one of the best investments we could make in Western Canada,” said Weber at Crop Production Week in Saskatoon. Most of the prairie flax crop is shipped for crushing to China with the resulting products sent to Europe. Crushing margins are as high as $226 per tonne. Why, Weber asked, are Canadian producers and processors allowing others to take those margins? It’s a good question. There are likely good reasons why more crushing facilities have not been built, and the flax industry would do well to investigate the roadblocks. One of those roadblocks is that there is no significant domestic demand for flax, beyond the small human food market. It was when the canola industry began selling meal to dairies in the U.S. Pacific Northwest that Canadian crushing really took off. Flax needs a similar kick, and that would likely come from increased meal sales to poultry and egg producers. Omega 6 laden eggs are becoming popular on grocery store shelves. However, the interest in flax seems to be flagging. The Triffid fiasco certainly did

its part in dragging down acreage. Yet flax as a major crop is worth saving, or even developing. Flax is an excellent crop to use in rotation. It requires few inputs, and is extremely hardy. Many farmers leave the flax for last, sometimes successfully harvesting it into the winter. In addition, there are good reasons for humans to eat flax, to gain the benefits of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. By far the majority of bushels still go into industrial products. Perhaps the human food and nutraceutical market could be expanded through increased marketing. Weber may well be correct that a large local crusher would go a long way toward improving the flax market for farmers. And there may be new niche opportunities, such as the Saskatoon company making IPhone cases from flax fibre. That being said, a linoleum plant would be the best opportunity for flax growers. But there is no quick fix for flax. Unfortunately, the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission is in serious financial trouble due to reductions in check-off funds — again, because of Triffid. It posted a $158,000 deficit for the year ended July 31, 2011, and at present is not funding new research projects. Flax must also compete with more profitable crops, and it’s hard to blame farmers for growing canola instead. This year, too, the once-soggy acres of southeastern Saskatchewan — where 82 percent of the province’s flax is grown — has had no meaningful precipitation for several weeks. There are concerns that the area will be dry this year. Yet flax as a rotational crop should be promoted and saved. Flax must first move beyond Triffid, be promoted to industry and consumers for its benefits, and then, perhaps, be crushed in Western Canada. It has too many agronomic and healthy properties to be ignored.

Snow finally began to fall on the Prairies last weekend, and Barbara Jack’s cattle south of Portage la Prairie, Man., did not seem to mind. With so little snow, producers are worrying about winter kill on their hay fields. | BARBARA JACK PHOTO.

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LIBERAL CONVENTION | RENEWAL

Federal Liberals have tough road ahead as they attempt to rebuild NATIONAL VIEW

BARRY WILSON

n his controversial and succinct new book about the decline and fall of the national Liberal party, journalist Peter C. Newman, dean of Canadian political writers, pulls no punches. “This book is my attempt to try to explain how the Liberals turned from the walking wounded to the walking dead,” he writes.

The Natural Governing Party is no more, he says. Newman has chronicled the Liberals from their 1958 debacle against John Diefenbaker through the chaotic and nation-changing five years of Lester Pearson in the 1960s to the frustrating and game-changing 15 years of Pierre Trudeau and the tumultuous 10 years of Jean Chrétien to the dithering of Paul Martin, the disaster of Stéphane Dion and the recent historic defeat under Michael Ignatieff. In other words, Newman would know a Liberal disaster in the making when he sees one, even if he is prone to grandiose over-statements about political futures. He wasn’t there (likely wouldn’t have been welcome), but what would Peter C. have made of last week’s

“renewal” national conference by the Liberals that governed Canada for most of the 20th century, has only recently had a duo of leaders who did not become prime minister and last May suffered the worst defeat in party history? Hopefully, he would be amused. The renewal of the party almost certainly is in the hands of Bob Rae, a 1970s New Democrat whose nonconfidence motion against Conservative Joe Clark in 1979 gave Canada four more years of Pierre Trudeau, who ran a disastrous NDP Ontario regime in the 1990s that spawned a rigid anti-liberal Tory government and who now prances as a naturalborn Liberal. Rae almost certainly will be the new leader, having dropped the “interim” during the convention. He will be 67

when the next election is fought. It is a party in renewal that gave a standing ovation to a 71-year-old woman who was elected as a New Democrat in Jean Chrétien’s former riding May 2 and suddenly decided she really is a Liberal. It is a party that condemns the Stephen Harper government for its lack of transparency and its information control while excluding reporters from convention sessions where delegates were able to ask Liberal politicians honest-to-God questions about why party fortunes have fallen so far. To be fair, Liberal MPs, at least on the rural side of the party, did not know that their “accountability” sessions would not be open and argued to have reporters included. It is a party that has decided it pre-

fers vague bromides rather than decisive positions or even debate about national problems and complex issues like agricultural policy and the contradiction between free trade ideology and supply management protectionism. It is a party that condemns Conservative central control while prime minister Harper learned many of his tactics by studying Chrétien. And it is a party that seems to believe it should be in power if only…. Leaving the convention hall at noon on a Sunday, a reporter overheard an earnest Liberal conversation. “All Canadians want a reason to vote Liberal, so we have to give them one.” Over to you, Mr. Newman. access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

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CROP PRODUCTION WEEK | MARKETS

Investment: a New Year’s resolution

Analysts share what they see in crystal ball

BY MICHAEL BOURQUE

n a recent speech to the Canadian Club, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney called on businesses to invest in Canada now, an action he sees as the most likely to prevent our country from slipping into another recession. Interestingly, attracting new investment is the primary focus of Canadian manufacturers and exporters, and we believe that businesses and governments must work together to achieve this end. Government plays a critical role in all aspects of business in today’s interconnected economy, regulating its products, taxation and regional development. Governments and businesses agree that if we can make Canada an attractive place for investment, we will continue to grow, create jobs and generate the wealth required to look after the health and welfare of our citizens. So the question becomes, how do we attract new investment? Let’s look at four key areas: taxation, regulation, energy and skills.

TAX STRATEGY Tax strategy is critical to attract investment, and Canada offers a clear advantage because it has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the world. As well, recent measures such as the accelerated capital cost allowance for new machinery and equipment have helped manufacturers convince their head offices to invest in Canada.

EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK

JOANNE PAULSON, EDITOR

Canada’s tax and regulatory environment should be tweaked to encourage investment — a focus of manufacturers and exporters. | FILE PHOTO However, we need to keep working on our tax system to ensure that it continues to attract new investment. Tax measures that lead to business investment will result in better environmental performance, lower costs of production and a commitment to keeping jobs in Canada.

REGULATION Canadian manufacturers have identified excessive and duplicative re gulation as the number one impediment to attracting new investment. That is why the Beyond the Border and Regulatory Co-operation Council initiatives, which U.S. president Barack Obama and prime minister Stephen Harper recently announced, are so important. Reducing red tape will encourage new investment. It is a particularly important issue because many products, such as nanotechnologies, will be regulated in the future.

ENERGY

SKILLS

Investment in the energy sector is the largest source of new investment in Canada. The delay of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry oil from Alberta to the United States, has led to a greater understanding of our reliance on the U.S. energy market, the cost of regulation and the need for Canadian upgrading. A national energy strategy could address these issues. For the business of chemistry, that strategy would offer an opportunity to link natural resources to valueadded manufacturing. Canada is rich in energy resources, including oilsands, shale oil and gas, and biomass from agriculture and forests. We also have incredible energy know-how in engineering and construction, marketing and management. As the demand for energy grows, we need to ensure that our expertise is put to work here in Canada.

Skills shortages in certain sectors and regions are well known, such as in Alberta’s oilsands. This is also a huge challenge for advanced manufacturers. Many new firms are forced to train workers themselves, which takes away from their productivity. Canada needs to improve the readiness of its workforce for the manufacturing sector, whether it be shop classes in high school, immigration policy or training mature workers. This, in turn, will help attract new investment. Attracting more business investment is a terrific New Year’s resolution for Canada. Let’s work together to bring it home. Michael Bourque is vice-president for external relations with the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.

CROP PRODUCTION WEEK | INFORMATION GATHERING

Projections, worries, prospects from Crop Week HURSH ON AG

KEVIN HURSH

rop Production Week and the Western Canadian Crop Production Show are always a

blur. As someone who loves hearing the latest news and views, I’m like a kid in a candy shop. There are more presentations and more people to talk to than can be accomplished in just one week, but here are some of my eureka moments. I was surprised to hear of the extent of the slowdown at Prairie Malt. The long-time malting facility located at Biggar, Sask., is jointly owned by Viterra and Cargill. Declining beer sales due to the world economic downturn is taking a toll on maltsters.

While some have predicted that the end of the Canadian Wheat Board single desk will mean the proliferation of processing plants on the Prairies, what’s happening at Prairie Malt shows that market conditions can trump other factors. There was lots of discussion about the wheat and durum contracts offered by grain companies for the new crop year. While most appreciate this marketing freedom, some producers are expressing dismay that grade discounts aren’t defined. The contracts are typically based on a No. 1 or No. 2 grade with a set protein level. Naturally, discounts apply if a producer ends up with a lower grade, but the contracts to date leave those discounts to the discretion of the grain company. Some producers are fine with that, saying it’s the same as canola. Others say they are uncomfortable signing something so open ended. There’s a sense by a lot of producers that the CWB has been slow to get into the new crop contracting game. However, the volumes committed to date are relatively small. There’s

been more talk than business. Producers attending the SaskCanola market outlook presentation by Greg Kostal will remember his statement that canola prices are on the way down and will likely trade at $9 a bushel in the next year or year and a half. That isn’t a bad price historically, but it certainly isn’t the lofty levels we’ve been enjoying. Overall, the entire grains complex is heading lower. Although none of the sessions dealt with it directly, land prices were a common topic in farmer conversations. Grain prices have been softening, but land prices are going the other way. Meanwhile, there was chilling news that glyphosate resistant kochia has been discovered in southern Alberta. The clock is now ticking for when glyphosate resistance becomes a big weed control issue for Western Canada. There were a number of new opportunities presented during the week. A biotechnology company called Agrisoma will be contracting 5,000 to 10,000 acres of Brassica cari-

nata this year. Also known as Ethiopian mustard, carinata oil is well suited to the production of aviation fuel. Based on what has been observed to date, carinata should yield 15 to 20 percent better than the current varieties of brown and oriental mustard. Agrisoma wants to spread the acreage across southern Saskatchewan and Alberta, so each contract is limited to 160 acres. It will be paying a flat price of $12.50 a bushel with a $40 an acre new crop incentive. The seeding rate is five to six pounds an acre with treated seed costing $5 a lb. Another emerging opportunity will come from Mustard Products and Technologies of Saskatoon. Using mustard meal, the company is producing a fungicide-fertilizer called MustGro for horticultural crops. MPT hopes to be buying 15,000 tonnes of mainly oriental mustard by 2015. Check out www.cropweek.com for links to many of the presentations. Kevin Hursh is an agricultural journalist, consultant and farmer. He can be reached by e-mail at kevin@hursh.ca. access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

he U.S. Department of Agriculture certainly has a way of throwing cold water over commodity prices. Futures were down significantly Jan. 12 when the USDA reported that crop supplies and ending stocks were up from earlier estimates. Worse, the stocks were higher than traders expected, which always has a nasty effect on prices, whether commodity prices or company share values. Canola, for instance, fell $9.50 per tonne to $514.40 that morning, although it fought back later in the day. That drop would not have come as a surprise to Greg Kostal of Kostal Ag Consulting, who on the same day told canola growers at Crop Production Week in Saskatoon that canola could fall to $9 per bushel in the upcoming year or so. “We’ll see $4 corn again in this cycle,” added Kostal. John Duvenaud, a week earlier, was on the same page at St. Jean Farm Days in Manitoba. The analyst from Wild Oats admitted he was mildly bearish going into 2012. Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada said he found that the market tends to regroup after two years of strong prices. All three analysts, with backup from the USDA numbers, feel the peaks have been scaled. None saw potential for another bull run unless a major weather event destroys a significant crop. But none saw cataclysm, either. It’s safe to say that prices are declining, but there are other more bullish signals that indicate decent profitability may continue. Viterra apparently thinks its business will boom after the Canadian Wheat Board loses its monopoly. In two years, the company expects its operating profit should rise by $40 million or more. Granted, there’s a sea change at work here, but Viterra clearly sees positive numbers. There is disagreement on the potash front, but some analysts think potash prices will rise this year, even as nitrogen falls. If crop prices were going to tank entirely, we’d be seeing more predictions of collapsing potash prices. Then there’s the Conference Board of Canada, which does not have its agriculture analysis out yet, but still included ag among the industries that will buoy Western Canada’s economy this year. At $5.50 wheat, say, and $9 canola, 2012 may not be spectacular, but weather permitting, it should still be pretty good. access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

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STEALING ASSETS To the Editor: Who is stealing from whom? I would say Mr. (agriculture minister Gerry) Ritz and the Conservatives are stealing from the taxpayers. We, the taxpayers, are paying for the antiCanadian Wheat Board ads that Mr. Ritz has been broadcasting in Canada. Mr. Ritz and the Conservatives are also stealing from farmers.

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Examples: Mr. Ritz’s new entity is going to take control of the CWB building, the 3,400 CWB hopper cars, and the two lakers, all belonging to western Canadian farmers. Mr. Ritz is also taking over the contingency fund that will be worth $200 million by the end of this crop year ending Aug. 1, 2012. Mr. Ritz and the Conservatives would not let the CWB increase the contingency fund over the past years when they requested an increase.

The minute that the Conservatives thought they had control of the CWB, they started to increase the contingency fund. Now they are going to use all of the above to destroy the CWB. This is all farmers’ equity and money, and should be paid back to farmers. The new entity should be paid the start-up cost by the government. Those farmers who supported the single desk should be paid out with

their own money — contingency money, sale of 3,400 hopper cars and the sale of the building and the two lakers…. Mr. Ritz also takes aim at Malcolm Allen, the NDP agriculture critic. Mr. Ritz says Mr. Allen is not a grain farmer. Well, Mr. Ritz has been stating to the media that he was an “ostrich” farmer, and I understand that was not very successful. Now he is telling grain farmers that the CWB can survive in an open maraccess=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

OPINION ket. I don’t think so. Just look at the example in Australia. He has his head in the sand again.

Free at last, free at last, thank God, we are free at last. The next time Ralph Goodale and the Canadian Wheat Board supporters sing Canada’s national anthem, and they come to the part, “the true north strong and free,” they need to stop and think. Western Canadian farmers now have marketing freedom. It’s time to move on, to ensure the future can and will be everything the next generation of farmers needs to prosper. This whole Canadian Wheat Board debate is perplexing. Only in Canada, the greatest country in the world, did the government literally own your top quality wheat and barley, after you grew it. Free at last.

I don’t think anyone is against “the new farmers of today wanting choice and making more money.” The issue, as I understand it, is how the federal agriculture minister is averting the proper procedures in accordance with the present act, which was also legally established. That is what this case is all about. Had the (agriculture) minister followed the procedures, as per the existing legislation, none of this legal wrangling would be taking place and all the money now being spent is a result of his contrary way of not following the established procedure. Governments, even Stephen Harper’s government and his majority of egos, are not above the law. Minister (Gerry) Ritz has cost the farmers a great deal of stress and a great deal of their own money in trying to ram this through, and has remained defiant to continue his spending crusade using taxpayers’ money in an appeal process to further his strategy of benefitting multinational corporations. I don’t want him using my tax dollars for such an agenda. Hopefully, prime minister Harper will take the initiative and tell his agriculture minister to stand down.

John Olinik, Kelliher, Sask.

John Fefchak, Virden, Man.

AVERTING PROCEDURE

TOUGH ON CRIME

To the Editor:

Re: Ritz to press ahead on CWB changes, despite court ruling, by Barry Wilson, Dec. 8 WP online.

When the (Stephen) Harper government promised to be tough on crime, it apparently didn’t mean that

David Bailey, Saskatoon, Sask.

TIME TO MOVE ON To the Editor:

the toughness should apply to their own members of Parliament. Rahim Jaffer apparently didn’t think so when he used his privileged position to secure business deals for his friends. Their man in Edmonton East didn’t think so when he refused to blow for a breathalyzer when stopped by a police officer. Apparently Gerry Ritz thought that freedom meant he needn’t follow the

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law of the land before introducing legislation to abolish the farmer wheat and barley marketing system, then firing the farmers’ democratically elected board while retaining his own appointees. The confusion and hard feeling in the market today is clearly the result of Ritz’s haste, lack of planning and complete disregard for the 62 percent of farmers who realize the value of the CWB to their

farming operation…. I firmly believe that farmers can achieve much more in the marketplace by organizing and working together rather than by trying to get a little better price at the expense of their neighbour. The wheat board is the only friend farmers have out there. Donald A. Thompson, Rosalind, Alta.

FIRST NATIONS | ACCOUNTABILITY

First Nations, gov’t need to address root problems SPIRITUAL VIGNETTES

JOYCE SASSE

Meeting between chiefs and government should examine Indian Act

feel embarrassed and angry every time I think about the t ra g i c l i v i n g c o n d i t i o n s i n northern aboriginal communities. Prime minister Stephen Harper’s government went to great lengths to issue an apology to these people in 2008 because they were so poorly access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

treated half a century ago, yet here we are. Pleas for help have been issued, but it takes the threat of exposure through the media to get attention. And it would appear the government thought the sensationalism of the moment would soon fade. But it hasn’t. The Red Cross heard the plea from Attawapiskat, the First Nation in northern Ontario battling a housing crisis. Contrary to its normal practices, the organization loaded basic supplies, flew workers and an assessment team to the north and got to work trying to meet the critical needs of people struggling to survive. At first, the government treated this situation as financial mismanagement. “Send a third party person to go over the accounts.” Did they tell the public the bill for his taking over would be sent to the com-

munity? Did they say it would cost $1,300 per day? Without a doubt, that person would make sure he never spent a night in the community. Hurrah to the chief for her public refusal to accept him. Hurrah to the Red Cross for their ongoing work to improve conditions as best they can. Slowly we are beginning to notice a thaw: promises of new homes and a slightly more conciliatory attitude are coming out of Ottawa. Still, it’s a long battle. We all need to pray for a deeper understanding to come out of the January meeting of chiefs and government, for an honest look at how destructive the Indian Act is and for a way to stop playing games with these, Canada’s first citizens. All of us need to stand witness to the ongoing saga. Joyce Sasse writes for the Canadian Rural Church Network at www.canadian ruralchurch.net.

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Thebaine poppies produce alkaloids that can be processed into painkilllers and are different from opium poppies from which heroin can be made. |

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Poppy field trials await Health Canada approval Painkiller production | Researchers are studying the crop’s agronomics to gauge its suitability for southern Alberta and Saskatchewan BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

The vibrant red and orange of poppies may be added to the prairie crop palette if a plan to grow and process the crop proceeds. It could be a lucrative cash crop for prairie farmers with estimates of $5,000 per acre. Lethbridge based API Labs is in its fifth year of planning to grow

thebaine poppies in Alberta and Saskatchewan and process them into painkillers to supply the North American market. It now awaits a report from Health Canada’s Office of Controlled Substances, which will determine whether field trials planned in the County of Lethbridge this spring can proceed and if so, what security measures, if any, must be taken. API president Glen Metzler said

thebaine poppies cannot be made into heroin. Conversion of thebaine to various painkillers and sedatives requires complex processing. “Thebaine is not a narcotic substance. It is a controlled substance but it is not a starter for illicit material,” he said. Poppies are cultivated for the pharmaceutical industry in Australia, China, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Slovakia, Spain, access=subscriber section=news,none,none

Macedonia, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Thebaine poppies for pharmaceuticals are grown in Spain, France and Australia. Canada is the only G8 country that does not cultivate poppies or process them for medical use. Metzler said Canada’s retail sales of drugs derived from thebaine were worth more than $600 million in 2011. In the United States, thebainederived drugs were worth more than $5 billion last year. Codeine, oxycodone, methadone and other commonly used drugs can be derived from thebaine poppies. “Ten of the 200 most prescribed drugs in Canada are derived from thebaine,” said Metzler. He sees major economic benefits if Canada could grow and process its own thebaine and also supply the U.S. market. As well, poppy seed for food use could be worth another $50 million if Canada could supply North American poppy seed needs, he said. At present, all poppy seed used for food in North America is imported. Metzler estimates potential returns of $5,000 per acre for farmers, a figure based on the Australian experience. “That’s what’s really got our attention and then when we started looking at the research and realized that Australia uses two percent of the world demand of narcotic medications and Canada uses 5.8 percent, why are they growing it and we are not?” Plant pathologist Ieuan Evans, a technical adviser for API, thinks the crop can be easily grown on the Prairies, particularly in view of its short season and frost tolerance. “I wouldn’t see much of a challenge at all,” he said. Reglone is suited for weed control in the crop, and although there are diseases that affect poppies, they can be mitigated by using clean seed and close monitoring. Evans said the small seed will likely require equipment modifications and may have to be scattered on the soil surface in moist conditions to get good germination. A five-member team of researchers at the University of Lethbridge, headed by biotechnologist Igor Kovalchuk, has been studying the crop’s agronomics as well as processing methods to extract desired alkaloids found in the straw.

Southern Alberta’s long summer days and cool nights are expected to suit poppies. They are the same conditions that favour growth of sugar beets and corn under irrigation in the region. Irrigated versus dryland poppies will be one focus of study, Metzler said. “That’s part of the research we’re looking at now. Australia is the only country that cultivates poppies under irrigation. Everyone else is dryland, France and the U.K., for example, and Spain, is all on dryland.” API promotional information suggests potential for 25,000 acres of the crop by 2015. Metzler said the plan is to split production between Alberta and Saskatchewan. Adding Canadian crop would not displace production in other countries because demand for the drugs produced from poppy alkaloids is growing. “In the last five years, worldwide poppy production increased by 36 percent,” said API literature. “Thebaine poppy production has increased by 209 percent.” As for the processing side, API predicts a facility could create 300 jobs and a climate for ongoing research.

POPPY AND DRUG FACTS • Thebaine is a schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. • Fifteen countries legally grow opium poppies for pharmaceuticals. • Spain, France and Australia grow thebaine poppies for pharmaceuticals. • Consumption of thebaine-based medications increased 26-fold globally from 1989-2009. • Thebaine poppy production has increased by 209 percent in the last five years. • Canada’s annual sales of medication derived from poppies are more than $565 million per year. • Canada is the second largest importer of codeine in the world. The U.S. is the largest. • In 2010, the International Narcotics Control Board said global stocks of thebaine were 17 percent undersupplied. Source: API Labs Inc.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY | REGULATIONS

Biotech industry must consider social impact BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Judicial contradictions add uncertainty to the future of the biotechnology regulatory system. |

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Farmers who have enjoyed several years of high prices and improved incomes should be preparing for a significant decline in commodity prices and market returns, prominent agricultural economists warned last week. And a price slump that will shave several dollars per bushel off current market returns is predicted to happen sooner rather than later. “All commodity price booms historically end,” Scott Irwin from the University of Illinois told a national agricultural policy in Ottawa Jan. 12. “What is significant about this one is how long it has lasted. But it too will end.” Richard Gray of the University of Saskatchewan echoed the prediction at the second annual conference organized by the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society. “When prices are high, there often

is a tendency to assume it will last forever and farmers begin to make investment decisions based on that,” said Gray. “If you look across many commodities, the historic pattern is many years of low prices followed by a few years of high prices followed by many years of low prices. I see no reason why that pattern won’t repeat.” Irwin said U.S. corn prices now in the $6 per bushel range can be expected to fall to the $4 range within a few years, which is a drop of 33 percent. “I don’t expect us to ever go back to the era of $2, but there will be a significant drop,” he said in an interview. “Wheat will follow, I predict, down from the $8 range to $5 or $6.” The two economists said the end of t h e p r i c e b o o m i s p re d i c t a b l e because of industry reaction to higher prices and an end to growth in the biofuel industry’s demand for grain and oilseed crops as feedstock. In the United States, the ethanol boom is ending as government incen-

tives are scaled back, said Irwin. “So on the demand side, I see a lot less pressure as we look over the next three to five years,” he said. “I also have faith in the market system principle that if there is a boom in investment because of higher prices, particularly outside the United States in South America, Africa, Ukraine and Russia, we are just a couple of good weather years away for the impact of those investments to start to show up in supplies, which will put pressure on prices.” In the corridors of the conference, which attracted economists and producers from across the country, there also was discussion about the impact that the end of the price boom could have on farm debt, already at record levels of more than $60 billion. If higher income in recent years persuades farmers to expand or invest rather than pay down debt, the result could be more borrowing and a higher debt load to service even as market incomes drop. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

Canada has developed one of the best biotechnology regulatory systems in the world, despite its critics and the need for constant improvement, says a biotech company executive. “Looking at the world, who’s got it right?” Pioneer Hi-Bred International biotech and regulatory affairs Canadian director Don MacKenzie asked during a Jan. 12 discussion at a national agriculture policy conference in Ottawa. “We do.” But a regulatory expert from the University of Ottawa warned that Canada’s system could face uncertainty and confusion in the future as companies seek to patent higher life forms, including more complex plant and animal genetic modification. The Supreme Court of Canada has issued contradictory rulings on the issue. Jeremy de Beer said Canada’s biotech regulators and the politicians who make the rules face the complicated task of figuring out how to accommodate social and economic effects in regulatory decisions without undermining the system’s science-based credibility. He said in a later interview that the controversy around whether to approve GM wheat despite fears of export market losses is a prime example of the dilemma. “Many people will agree that the question (of biotech regulation) is more than just whether it is safe for human health or not because the issues it raises are so much broader, including economic and social impacts,” said de Beer. “Somehow, we have to be aware of the social and human impacts of what this is doing.… A science-based system is important, but anyone with a realistic view of what is happening on the ground will realize that people care about the impacts of these decisions, so we have to find some way to deal with them within the system. It is unacceptable to ignore them or dismiss them as not scientific because they are real and people need to find a way to deal with them.” MacKenzie told the conference that the biotech industry needs robust and credible regulations that are

predictable with a transparent process that judges product safety on its merits and not on the technology used to produce it. He said Canada has developed a system that assesses products with novel traits without judging the process. “That is not done anywhere else in the world.” De Beer said industry praise of the Canadian system for its predictability and fairness suggests “we have to be doing something right.” However, he said the biotech regulatory system must continue to change because it faces serious challenges. Among the most important are the unpredictability of court decisions. While politicians create laws and bureaucrats develop and administer regulations needed to implement them, disputes are adjudicated by judges who often have little understanding of the implications of the issues. They are asked to decide a case between two litigants, but the implications can be far broader. He cited the Supreme Court ruling that a GM mouse developed by Harvard University scientists to study cancer cures could not be patented in Canada, although it had been in other countries. Higher life forms could not be patented. Later, in a case involving a battle between Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser and Monsanto Inc., the court ruled that the company’s patent on a canola gene was valid. “So you can’t patent higher life forms but you can patent higher life form building blocks,” de Beer told the conference, which was organized by the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society. He said in the later interview that the judicial contradiction adds uncertainty to the future of the regulatory system. “This is part of the unpredictability because it is only a matter of time before we have more complicated questions on the scope of patents in agriculture dealing with issues like regulation of genetically modified livestock or other animals,” he said. “It will come to the courts and at this point, the message is mixed.” access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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Farmer boosts branding on zero-till production

Higher yields, fewer inputs | Value could be $1,000 per acre more STORIES BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

MINOT, N.D. — It’s a given in the real estate business that property next to the ocean is worth significantly more than property adjacent to a cement factory. In the agriculture business, it’s also a given that “good” land is worth more than “poor” land. With that principle in mind, Jim Halford, a producer and businessperson from Indian Head, Sask., says cropland where no till has been practiced for two decades or longer is superior to other agricultural land. Therefore, according to his calculations, long-term no-till land should be worth $1,000 per acre more than farmland that doesn’t have the same history of zero tillage. Halford told the annual Manitoba North Dakota Zero Tillage Farmers Association annual workshop in Minot in early January that long-term no-till land produces higher yields and requires fewer inputs compared to short-term no-till land. Consequently, it should be worth more. However, he also said he hasn’t heard anecdotal evidence of farmers paying a premium for this type of land. “I don’t know when this is going to start happening in the real world of land sales,” said Halford, founder of Vale Farms Ltd., an agricultural equipment company that manufactured the Conserva Pak Air Hoe Drill before John Deere bought the technology in 2007. Guy Lafond of Agriculture Canada’s research centre at Indian Head has conducted trials on Halford’s farm since 2002, comparing land that has been no till since 1978 to land where no till began in 2001. Lafond grew a two-crop rotation of canola and spring wheat at both sites and varied the rate of nitrogen applied on the plots. Data from 2002-09 has led Lafond to determine that wheat and canola yields were substantially higher in long-term no-till plots for all levels of applied nitrogen. For example, long-term no-till wheat yielded 50.3 bu. per acre with 54 lb. per acre of nitrogen while short-term no-till wheat yielded 39 bu. per acre. At the same nitrogen rate, longterm no-till canola produced 27.1 bu.

Jim Halford tells growers that long-term no-till land on his farm produces higher yields than short-term no-till land. | ROBERT ARNASON PHOTO per acre while the short-term plots yielded 20.8 bu. per acre. Lafond attributed the yield difference to more organic carbon and increased nitrogen cycling in the long-term no-till field. “These results imply that LTNT (long-term no-till) soils provide more N to support crop growth during the growing season,” he noted in a paper summarizing the research. Halford said it’s obvious that the long-term no-till soil on his farm is more capable of mineralizing nitrogen, but it’s difficult for farmers to market mineralization when selling their land because it’s a difficult soil factor to measure. “It’s not the type of thing you can go out on a piece of land and take a soil sample and necessarily have the answer right there,” said Halford. “You don’t get that (mineralization) from a soil test…. It’s not available as a conventional soil test.” Halford said it’s also possible to cut the rate of nutrient application on a long-term no-till field, which provides additional cost savings for producers. “In our long-term improved soils, we haven’t been using phosphorus on our wheat crops for about the last eight years,” he said. “I’m not advocating stopping fertilizing, but maybe you don’t need quite as much and maybe you don’t need it every year.” Although he’s convinced that longterm no-till soil on his farm is more productive and more valuable, Half-

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CALCULATING LONG-TERM NO-TILL LAND VALUE Jim Halford, a producer from Indian Head, Sask., has calculated that longterm no-till land on his farm is worth $1,000 per acre more than his shortterm no-till land. His estimate is based on the following assumptions, in a canola-wheat-canola rotation: • at 54 pounds of nitrogen, longterm no-till land produced 11.3 extra bushels of wheat compared to his short-term no-till land. At $5.50 per bu. for wheat, that represents $62.15 more per acre • at 81 lb. of nitrogen, long-term notill yielded 3.5 extra bu. of canola. At $8.50 per bu. that equals an additional $29.75 per acre • Halford saves $8.10 per acre by cutting back phosphorus in the years he grows wheat • in total, the yield benefits and nutrient savings on his long-term no-till land equals $50 per acre per year Therefore, at a capitalization rate of five percent, the long-term no-till land is worth an additional $1,000 per acre. ord also said more studies should be done on other soil types. “Don Flaten (University of Manitoba soil scientist) has come to our place (and said) this is the greatest site in the world, but it’s only got one problem, it’s only one site,” Halford said. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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MINOT, N.D. — An American wheat farmer has carved out a niche for himself by staying ahead of the consumer trend curve. However, instead of going organic, which many farmers in his shoes have done, Karl Kupers built his brand around zero tillage. In 1999, the farmer from Washington state joined fellow farmer Fred Fleming to form a company called Shepherd’s Grain. Their idea was to sell bakers, restaurant owners and food service companies on the concept that grain produced from no-till soil was healthier for consumers and better for the environment. Although their efforts haven’t been as successful as the organic brand, the 33 growers who produce grain for their company now sell 750,000 bushels of wheat annually under the Shepherd’s Grain brand to customers primarily in Seattle, Portland and California. Zero tillers on the Prairies might wonder if it’s possible, or necessary, to sell their grain under the brand of sustainability, but Kupers said it’s not only possible but also worthwhile to sell branded grain to consumers in cities such as Minneapolis, Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton. “The ocean isn’t going to part and you walk (across) it,” he told farmers at the Manitoba North Dakota Zero Tillage Association’s annual workshop in Minot in early January. “(But) it will be a lot easier today than it was 10 years ago.” Jill Clapperton, a soil rhizosphere expert from Montana, agreed that consumers are looking for a story that connects them to their food. “They (consumers) want to feel good about the choices they’re making with food,” she said. Since food marketing is likely 90 percent perception and 10 percent reality, Kupers said it’s not difficult to sell consumers the story of zero tillage. “I found in marketing that you need an elevator speech, meaning you have 20 seconds (to make a pitch),” said Kupers, who looks the part of a salesperson, with an easy laugh, a booming voice and a willingness to mock his own failings. “Well, my elevator speech is that nature doesn’t till…. It’s such an easy concept. It’s nature… They get it.” Shepherd’s Grain has found a sweet spot in the marketplace between organic wheat and conventional wheat, Kupers added. Bakers, food service companies and consumers

want to buy food that is healthy for them and the environment, but they may not want to pay a steep premium for organic. “Organic has a certain restriction when it comes to volume … so we set ourselves at a different (price point),” he said. “In addition, we talk about the agriculture of the middle. There is that level, from a consumer standpoint that needs larger volumes, and we’re able to fulfill that.” With success comes criticism. Several producers who farm near Kupers near Ritzville have told him his wheat isn’t any better than theirs so where does he get off telling consumers that his wheat is superior? “I didn’t say mine was better. All I did is tell my story…. I told the story of no till,” he said. Kupers said his story and his charisma are helpful, but potential buyers want assurance that no till is a credible environmental practice. Third party certification is the easiest path to that credibility. Shepherd’s Grain farms are audited by Food Alliance, which certifies

Karl Kupers’ company, Shepherd’s Grain, sells environmentally sustainable flour to customers in Portland, Seattle and across California. | ROBERT ARNASON PHOTO food production for social and environmental sustainability. He said the environmental stamp of approval carries a lot of weight with his urban customers. “It turns a cold (sales) call into a warm call.” Kupers urged fellow no tillers to get out of their comfort zone and dive into the marketplace for branded wheat. Urban consumers in the middle of the continent are willing to pay more for sustainable flour, he said. As well, farmers don’t have to give up on the traditional expor t market just because they try to enter the branded wheat market. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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Alberta farm group adds President brings corporate members to roster experience to table Wild Rose Agricultural Producers | Members vote to open up membership to attract more people and increase financial stability

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EDMONTON — Wild Rose Agricultural Producers has decided to allow agriculture corporations and commodity groups to become members. The group said during its recent annual meeting that the change is the first step to becoming a more inclusive farm organization. Members voted to open up membership from individual farmers to corporations and commissions in an attempt to attract more members and increase financial stability. “It’s a starting point,” said outgoing Wild Rose president Humphrey Banack. Alberta’s general farm organization is struggling to attract members and with it a solid financial base. By becoming more inclusive, Wild Rose also hopes the provincial government will decide to allow it to use a checkoff or other funding mechanism to improve its financial base. The group has asked several previous agriculture ministers for such a change, but with little success.

A general farm organization is paramount to agriculture in this province. HUMPHREY BANACK WILD ROSE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS OUTGOING PRESIDENT

Evan Berger, Alberta’s newest agriculture minister, didn’t dismiss the request when he spoke to the group. “That’s the first ask I heard about that. I’ll keep it in consideration,” Berger said. New Wild Rose president Lynn Jacobson said relations with the gove r n m e n t i m p r o v e d w i t h Ja c k

Hayden, the previous agriculture minister, and he hopes Berger will maintain the same openness. “I think they saw we made sensible policies,” said Jacobson. Banack said the past year of working with the government has been encouraging for the organization and he believes Wild Rose has turned a corner in its relationship with the province. “Our goal of the organization is to restructure ourselves and see how we can put together an organization that is presentable to government. A general farm organization is paramount to agriculture in this province,” he said. “There is a huge spot for a general farm organization in this province.” Wild Rose also voted to replace two directors with members of commodity groups. It already has 11 commodity members, but they can sit only as board members. The group hopes to increase individual producer membership to 1,000 paid members by 2012, have 10 corporate members and increase the number of commodity group members by 10 by 2014. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

EDMONTON — Southern Alberta farmer Lynn Jacobson is the new president of Wild Rose Agricultural Producers in Alberta. Jacobson takes over leadership of the general farm organization from Humphrey Banack, who is stepping down after four years as president and a previous two years as a member of the board of directors. Jacobson was the organization’s first vice-president and believes his years with the provincial farm organization will help him move the organization forward. “I’ve been training for this position,” Jacobson said after being elected during the group’s annual meeting. Jacobson said he believes policy changes made during the annual meeting to allow corporate and commodity organizations to join Wild Rose will help strengthen its base. While 22 organizations belong to WRAP, most of the membership comes from the province’s dwindling farm population as individual

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members. “It’s time we all come together and speak with one voice. It’s very necessary,” he said. Changes made by the federal government to remove the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly powers may also reduce the polarization between commodity organizations. WRAP’s policy was to allow farmers to decide the future of the wheat board. “That’s been a source of friction between a lot of groups.” Jacobson will continue lobbying the provincial government to allow for a checkoff or other funding mechanism to ensure a more secure financial future for the group.

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FARM POLICY | YOUNG FARMERS

New Alta. ag minister focuses on attracting youth Alberta farm group also interested | Young people key to rural survival BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

Wild Rose Agricultural Producers president Humphrey Banack, left, listens to Alberta agriculture minister Evan Berger during the group’s annual general meeting. | MARY MACARTHUR PHOTO

EDMONTON — The optimistic mood in agriculture makes now a perfect time to attract youth back into farming, says Alberta’s agriculture minister. Evan Berger said young people are key to keeping farms and rural communities alive.

“If we’re going to have people to move this next generation of agriculture forward, it’s going to have to come out of our youth,” Berger told members of Wild Rose Agricultural Producers at their annual general meeting. “We’re struggling to engage the youth, and without them our industry won’t survive. Who else will buy us out if we don’t have new invigoraaccess=subscriber section=news,none,none

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WORLD IN BRIEF conditions in Argentina and Brazil wither crops while the southern United States suffers through a once-a-century drought.

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La Nina may linger ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The United States government forecaster is warning that La Nina, the weather phenomenon blamed for drought in the southern United States and South America, may persist into spring. In a monthly update, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said the latest sea temperature data suggests La Nina â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be of weak-to-moderate strength this winter, and will continue thereafter as a weak event until it likely dissipates sometime between March and May.â&#x20AC;? The prolonged phenomenon, although weaker than it was a year ago, threatens to roil commodity markets from corn to coffee as dry access=subscriber section=news,none,none

WORLD PRODUCTION

Ukraine harvest to decline KIEV, Ukraine (Reuters) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ukraineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 grain harvest may fall to 44 to 46 million tonnes from a record 56.4 million tonnes in 2011 due to a drought during seeding, Ukrainian farm minister Mykola Prysyazhnyuk said. Prysyazhnyuk said a fall in the 2012 wheat harvest to about 12 million tonnes was the main reason for the decrease in the grain crop this year. Ukraine harvested 22.4 million

tonnes of wheat in 2011. Analyst UkrAgroConsult said the former Soviet republic could harvest 44.7 million tonnes of grain this year, including 14.5 million tonnes of wheat. FARM INPUTS

Fertilizer demand sets record PARIS, France (Reuters) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; World demand for fertilizers will rise again this season to hit a new record level, driven by growth in emerging economies and strong fundamentals in agricultural markets, the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) said. Fertilizer demand, expressed as consumption of key nutrients

nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, should rise three percent to 178.2 million tonnes in 2011-12, the IFA said in a market outlook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responding to attractive agricultural prices, world fertilizer demand is anticipated to rise steadily in 2011-12,â&#x20AC;? it said. Overall demand growth this season will include a 3.1 percent rise for nitrogen to 107.7 million tonnes, a 1.0 percent increase for phosphorus to 41.1 million tonnes.and a 5.7 percent rise for potassium to 29.4 million tonnes, the IFA report said. The projected demand for 2011-12 will surpass an already record level of 173 million tonnes estimated for 2010-11, when an economic rebound and tight commodity markets drove a 6.2 percent rise in fertilizer consumption, the IFA said. All regions will see growth in total

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Monsanto shares rise (Reuters) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Global agribusiness company Monsanto has posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, driven primarily by expanding business in Brazil and Argentina and strong U.S. seed orders for spring planting. Monsanto also announced 14 areas of advancement in its research and development platforms, noting progress in corn, soy, cotton, wheat and canola. Shares rose 4.3 percent on the results. Monsanto, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest seed company, said net income for the first quarter ended Nov. 30 totalled $126 million US, up from $9 million the year before, while earnings per share came in at 23 cents, versus two cents a year earlier. Analysts had expected 16 cents per share. Total sales of Monsantoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialized corn, soybean, cotton seeds and productivity products rose 33 percent to $2.4 billion in the quarter. Corn seeds and genetic traits sales jumped 46 percent to $895 million. AG FINANCE

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Agribusiness giant Cargill has reported a third consecutive slump in quarterly earnings, as one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest commodity traders took a beating from sugar losses and volatility in financial markets. Cargill reported $100 million US in earnings from continuing operations for its second quarter ended Nov. 30, down 88 percent from $832 million a year earlier. After a period of booming profits, it was the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst quarter since 2001, excluding earnings from Cargillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former majority stake in fertilizer maker Mosaic Co. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trading operations dragged down stronger earnings in the food and agricultural services divisions. It said Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt crisis walloped equity and distressed-asset trades in its hedge fund division, while sugar trading recorded a loss. SUBSIDIES

U.S. farm group urges farm bill changes WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The largest U.S. farm group urged government to modernize the 80-yearold farm program by replacing most crop subsidies with a plan that protects farmer revenues, a move that would accommodate federal spending cuts on the horizon. Delegates at the annual meeting of the six million-member American Farm Bureau Federation called for a new foundation for farm support, one that shields growers from the impact of low prices or poor yields. They kept one element of the current safety net, so-called price supports, but indicated they should be higher. Among the subsidies that would be eliminated is the $5 billion a year direct-payment subsidy, paid regardless of need. It is the prime target of reformers and deficit hawks. The U.S. Congress is scheduled to write a new U.S. farm policy law this year, with large cuts likely in funds for crop and conservation subsidies.

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WHEAT | ALBERTA

Producer support tapped for new wheat commission Steering committee charts its course | Preliminary plans call for new 70 cent per tonne levy on all wheat produced in province BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A committee is pushing ahead with plans to establish a wheat commission in Alberta. Kent Erickson, co-chair of the Alberta Wheat Commission steering committee, said his group is continuing to gauge producer support for establishing a commission that would collect a producer levy of 70 cents per tonne on all wheat produced in the province. If approved, the Alberta levy would be in addition to an existing levy of 30

cents per tonne administered by the Western Grains Research Fund. The two levies would bring the checkoff for Alberta wheat growers to $1 per tonne, which is similar to what Alberta canola and barley producers pay. Erickson said the checkoff would be invested in wheat research and market development programs. “Right now, we are trying to get producer feedback and trying to get a benchmark of how much support we have,” said Erickson, who farms near Irma, Alta. “We’ve got a meeting set up with the (Alberta minister of Agriculture Evan

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Berger) … some time in February. He has been … very receptive to the idea … if there is sound support in Alberta.” Erickson and other members of the steering committee are distributing a survey at industry events that asks

producers for their views. It is also available online at www.albertawheat.com. Erickson said 500 producers have completed the survey. Of those, roughly 80 percent support the idea. The committee will circulate the survey until March 1. It hopes the new commission will be operational by Aug. 1. The Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission and the Alberta Soft White Wheat Producers Commission have endorsed the idea. Those organizations would be dissolved if the new commission goes ahead.

Erickson said the new commission would complement work already done by the Western Grains Research Foundation. An Alberta commission could provide a provincial perspective to the WGRF, which operates on a wider, regional basis across all of Western Canada. WGRF executive director Garth Patterson said there are different models that could be used to direct producer investments in cereal research. The concept of a national wheat council with regional and provincial representation is also being considered. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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NEWS AG NOTES MANITOBA CANOLA GROWERS ELECT DIRECTORS

Four members were recently elected to the Manitoba Canola Growers Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors: Hugh Drake of Elkhorn, Jacob (Jack) Froese of Winkler, Dale Gryba of Gilbert Plains and Clayton Harder of Winnipeg. The vote was conducted using a mail-in preferential voting system that allowed producers to rank the candidates in order of preference. Candidates were required to win more than 50 percent of the active votes in any particular count to win one of the four available positions. Four directors are elected every two years for four year terms. For more information, visit www. mcgacanola.org.

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COMING EVENTS Jan. 17-19: Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon (www.agdays.com, 204-571-6566) Jan. 17-20: Banff Pork Seminar, Kinnear Centre, Banff, Alta. (Ruth Ball, 780492-3651, info@banffpork.ca, www. banffpork.ca) Jan. 17-26: Farm Leadership Council online Advanced Managing Risk Workshop, 888-569-4566, www. ourflc.com Jan. 18-19: Saskatchewan Beef Industry conference, Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon (Shannon McArton, shannon. mcarton@sasktel.net, 306-488-4725, www.saskbeefconference.com) Jan. 20-21: Canadian Bull Congress, Camrose, Alta. (780-672-3640, info@ bullcongress.com, www.bullcongress. com) Jan. 24-26: FarmTech, Expo Centre, Northlands, Edmonton (866-327-

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Laurier, Ottawa (613-236-9997, elizabeth.west@dfc-plc.ca) Feb. 9-10: University of Manitoba Transport Institute, Supply Chain Connections conference, Delta Winnipeg Hotel, Winnipeg (www. umti.ca) Feb. 14-15: The Manitoba GreenShow, Victoria Inn, Winnipeg (Kelly Tole, 204-736-2517, lmb@ landscapemanitoba.com, www. landscapemb.com) Feb. 15-17: Western Barley Growers Association convention, Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary (403-912-3998,

wbga@wbga.org) Feb. 17-19: Saskatchewan Equine Expo, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon (306931-7149, www.saskatoonex.com) Feb. 21-22: Western Canadian Holistic Management Conference, Gallagher Centre, Yorkton, Sask. (Sask. Ministry of Agriculture, 306-786-1531) Feb. 28-March 1: National Invasive Species Forum, Ottawa (Barry Gibbs, 403-558-0144 or 403-850-5977, aipc.executivedirector@gmail.com) For more coming events, see the Community Calendar, section 0300, in the Western Producer Classifieds.

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ENVIRONMENT | TREES

Shelterbelts gain new purpose Eco-buffers | Dense tree and shrub system is designed to trap more snow, improve yields and provide habitat for bees, insects and birds BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Shelterbelts are getting more complicated. Called eco-buffers, they are a complex tree system that encourages biodiversity. This new approach to shelterbelts involves planting two to seven rows of trees and shrubs in a narrow, dense arrangement. The goal is to quickly establish a concentrated group of plants that models a natural hedgerow. The trees and shrubs should be native to the region, chosen specifically for the site and include a variety of species with diverse characteristics. Planting around established shelterbelts, riparian areas, wetlands and sloughs is recommended. Don Ruzicka is experimenting with eco-buffers on his 800 acre organic farm near Killam, Alta. He was approached by agrofrestry specialists with Agriculture Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agri-environment services branch, who helped him choose a suitable location for the experiment. Ruzicka began working the field and adding mulch last April. Agro forestry specialists Gary Bank and Mark Wonneck, along with their crew of five, started planting by hand May 10. It took less than a day to plant four 100-metre east to-west eco-buffers 10 metres apart. Layers of trees and shrubs were planted first and the spaces were then filled in to complete the intended design. Shade tolerant plants were planted on the north side of the ecobuffer and sun loving plants on the south side. Varying heights and clumping of tall and short trees and shrubs were used to maximize structural and plant diversity. Small areas on the south side either have no plants or only shrubs and herbs. This is intended to create hot areas and bare soil areas that can be used for nesting. The biggest and most complex eco-buffer is 12 metres wide and comprises seven rows of 41 species of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, berry bushes and native flowers. Another eco-buffer is six metres wide and features three rows of 12 species of trees and shrubs, while the smallest is three metres wide and comprises two rows. It is a monoculture of berry bushes. Bank and Wonneck will monitor the project over the next five to 10 years, specifically during the spring and summer, to see which of the three eco-buffers attract the most pollinators and the largest variety of insects and birds. Eco-buffers first caught on in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grown to foster diversity. Creating and designing them on the Prairies grew

out of a need for functionality. Bank said the key question behind the research was determining the types of tree systems that could optimize farm survival under changing circumstances.

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The most complex eco-buffer built on Don Ruzicka’s farm near Killam, Alta., comprises seven rows of 41 species of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, berry bushes and native flowers. | MARIE RUZICKA PHOTOS

versity so that they can have more resilient systems,” he said. “Thus, this idea of farming systems that mimics more natural systems

and shelterbelts that became more diverse.” Bank encouraged farmers to think outside the box.

“If you’re in a system where you’re farming wall to wall, then the bush gets in the way. But another way of looking at agriculture is, we need

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Most literature reports that canola yields will increase between 10 and 30 and some as much as 50 percent through additional pollination from wild bees. GARY BANK AGRO FORESTRY SPECIALIST

these natural areas to help the agriculture proceed and survive, that it will take benefit of these natural ecosystems services,” he said. “I call this stacking the benefits of shelterbelts.” Bank said the typical single and double row shelterbelt traps snow and increases yields by 10 to 20 percent, depending on the

crop. The eco-buffer should raise those percentages. One of the key areas that Bank is studying on Ruzicka’s farm is the effect of the natural habitat in the eco-buffer on the presence of wild bees. He will measure the amount of pollinated stigma in canola at the edge of the field, in the middle of field and close to the natural pollinators. “Most literature reports that canola yields will increase between 10 and 30 and some as much as 50 percent through additional pollination from wild bees,” he said. Building more complex vegetative areas has other benefits as well. Bank thinks nutrient cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus should become more available to adjacent crops. Pest suppression is also important by increasing the number of birds and insects, particularly carnivorous pest-eating beetles. It’s important to know what a ecobuffer is expected to achieve before designing it. “I think you’ll get more than one thing, always,” he said. “It’s just trying to strike the right balance. “ He said more farmers are looking for shelterbelts that are closer to ecological integrity. The eco-buffer may be the answer because it allows them to reduce their economic risk by lowering their input costs and producing a wider range of products. “We’re finding that there’s a group of farmers emerging who are very interested in this kind of work and we’re responding to that. Not everybody wants a 50 quarter section with six quarter section fields,” he said. “They may be growing wheat but they may be growing vegetables in the shade, or they may be growing alfalfa where they get assured pollination from leaf cutter bees. They may harvest the berries from these kinds of shelterbelts because they will be organic by nature. They might be able to get some of their fuel from these things (biomass) if we design them the right way.” Bank said he sees tremendous potential for eco-buffer designs on large farms. “Is it better to have two rows or six rows every half mile or one mile for these people, and shelterbelts that would work within their riparian areas (places they can’t farm)?” he said. “There’s a range of products you can get from shelterbelts that are properly designed. You, as a farmer, can customize it: I want a lot of timber out of this one, I want a lot of fibre for fuel, or I want berries, or I want pollination services.” Bank said more research is needed. “There’s a lot of science out there that suggest this will work, but we haven’t proven that it will work this way,” he said. “We’re very interested in testing these different designs and what’s both effective and economic. We want to get there at some point. We may get all these services, but we find that this is too expensive to do or too hard to do.” Two more eco-buffers are planned on Ruzicka’s farm this spring. He said experiences like these help him become more intimate with the land. “We are slowly figuring out where everything belongs and why,” he said. “Well known biologist E.O. Wilson claims that ‘the more diversity that there is in an ecosystem, the more able that it is to survive droughts and other environmental challenges.’ I couldn’t agree more.”

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NEWS WHEAT | BREEDING VENTURE

Bayer launches wheat breeding with new centre Crop Production Week | The Saskatchewan centre will be Bayer CropScience’s first direct involvement with wheat in Western Canada BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

While Bayer has operated a canola breeding centre in the Saskatoon area for some time, it plans to soon establish a wheat breeding centre there as well. Here Friedrich Berschauer, who was chief executive officer for Bayer CropScience at the time, looks over plants during a tour of the new Global Canola Breeding Centre in 2009. | FILE PHOTO

Save the Date 2012 Regional Pulse Development Workshops Saskatchewan Pulse Growers is teaming up with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture to bring you our annual Regional Pulse Workshops. This year’s topics include the latest news on weed and disease control, new varieties, international market outlooks, pulse grading and more. January 30 - Melfort January 31 - Rosetown February 1 - Swift Current February 2 - Moose Jaw February 3 - Weyburn To pre-register, call 1-866-457-2377. Registration is also available at the door. Visit the SPG webstie for more information.

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Bayer CropScience is planning to establish a new wheat breeding centre in Saskatchewan. Bayer spokesperson Rod Merryweather said the centre will be based in the Saskatoon area and will develop new wheat cultivars suited for western Canadian growing conditions. The company has already hired a lab technician for the centre and is in the final stages of hiring a full-time wheat breeder. Additional staff members will be added over the next few months. Bayer now grows early generations of wheat crosses at its greenhouses at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. Outside test plots will be established this spring to multiply plants and allow for selection of the most promising material. “We will have a breeding station in Canada in the next few months … if things go as planned and that breeding station will be located here in the Saskatoon area,” Merryweather told delegates at the Saskatchewan Seed Growers annual meeting. The wheat centre is Bayer’s first direct involvement in Canadian wheat breeding. The company already has a canola b re e d i n g f a c i l i t y n o r t h e a s t o f Saskatoon and has dedicated wheat breeding facilities in Europe, Austra-

lia and the United States. Merryweather said the company sees considerable growth potential in the North American wheat industry and will continue to expand Canadian wheat breeding efforts over the next few years. “This will be a progressive (investment) so initially, we’ll probably have three or four employees specifically in wheat this year and that will expand over the years,” he said. “Probably a full-fledged wheat breeding program is 15 to 20 people, approximately, but that might take us three or four years because … we’ll have to build the facilities and everything else.” Internationally, Bayer has been ramping up participation in wheat breeding and cereal trait development over the past few years. It has already established partnerships with a variety of wheat breeding and cereal research programs around the world. Those partnerships will allow the company to collaborate with existing wheat breeding programs and build on work that has been conducted at publicly funded institutions in key wheat producing countries. The company’s Canadian program will use germplasm from a variety of sources, including varieties that have been developed by Agriculture Canada and the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre. Bayer will focus on crossing that material and developing cultivars that can be used a platform to deliver advanced agronomic traits that will produce higher wheat yields for prairie growers. “We believe that traits are going deliver a tremendous value to wheat through enhanced yields, and the areas we’re looking at are input traits like nutrient use efficiency, abiotic stress tolerance and things like that,” Merryweather said. “We believe we have the base now and the research collaborations that will allow us to introduce our traits into the marketplace on a global basis.” A wheat breeding centre is the first step in a long-term investment in the western Canadian wheat industry. Commercialization of Bayer’s first Canadian wheat varieties is not expected to occur for a decade or so. “Traits will not happen tomorrow,” Merryweather said. “We don’t believe we’ll see these traits for about a 10-year period and so that’s why we’re interested in developing our wheat breeding program immediately because it will take us six to 10 years … to develop an effective breeding program that we can then put these traits into to deliver that value to the marketplace.”

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LENTILS | PRICE FORECAST

Red lentil prices expected to rise Crop Production Week | Analysts say prices aren’t high enough to avoid a significant reduction in seeded acres this year SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Red lentil prices need to rise to spark grower interest in the crop, say pulse market analysts. “If current bids for red lentils persist, we’ll be looking at a major contraction in the red lentil production area,” Simpson Seeds Inc. president Greg Simpson told growers attending Pulse Days 2012. Today’s bids of 16 to 17 cents per pound are not causing hearts to race. Stat Publishing president Brian Clancey said there is a high probability that prices will creep back over 20 cents in the coming months. “Red lentil prices on average will be higher next season than they were this season,” he said. However, he is still forecasting a contraction in red lentil production in 2012 to 629,300 tonnes, down from 780,400 tonnes last year. Clancey is forecasting ending stocks of 297,200 tonnes, down from an estimate of 437,900 tonnes this year, although it could be a lot lower if more of the poor quality crop from 2010 is sold into domestic feed markets. He is projecting 465,000 tonnes of large green lentil production, down from 606,600 tonnes last year, and 616,700 tonnes of overall green lentil output, dow n from 751,500 tonnes. Green lentil carryout is expected to be 252,800 tonnes, down from an estimated 322,100 tonnes in 2011-12. Initial bids for new crop No. 1 large green lentils are 21 cents per lb. Clancey said a realistic future value for the crop is in the 20 to 24 cent range, which is down from today’s values. “I would anticipate lower average (green lentil) prices,” he said. Total lentil production is forecast at 1.25 million tonnes, down from 1.53 million tonnes last year, but Clancey thinks red lentil production could be even lower than he is predicting, which would drive total output to as low as one million tonnes. Simpson is forecasting 2.07 million acres of lentils and 1.07 million tonnes of production, including 475,000 tonnes of large greens and 415,000 tonnes of reds. His large green number is almost identical to Clancey’s, but he expects 214,300 fewer tonnes of red lentils. No price support is expected for large green lentils unless India’s pigeon pea prices improve, he said. Raghavan Sampathkumar, who works for Saskatchewan Pulse Growers in India, said that is not in the cards. The market is “quite comfortable” with the pigeon pea supply from India’s kharif (summer) crop. “The response for Canadian green lentils will be quiet for at least the next six to eight months,” said Sampathkumar. Canadian large green lentils, which are a good substitute for pigeon peas, access=subscriber section=news,crops,markets

will also face stiff competition in that marketplace from one of India’s neighbours. “That’s what we hear from the market is that Myanmar is going to be preferred in case there is any shortfall in pigeon pea production in India,” said Sampathkumar.

Some analysts say red lentil prices will rise in coming months and they will need to if they are to entice farmers to seed more acres. | FILE PHOTO

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PRODUCTION

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EQUIPMENT | TRACKS

Italian firm making tracks in N. America Simplicity attractive | Tidue aftermarket rubber track system has shorter footprint BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

There are many North American built aftermarket rubber track systems on the market, yet at least one Minnesota dealer sees advantages in importing a new track from Italy. “Tidue is the simplest rubber track conversion anywhere in the marketplace today. It has the least number of working parts,” said Lee Rognes of RDO Sales. RDO, a John Deere dealer in Moorhead, Minnesota, picked up the Tidue line in 2011 to offer farmers a lesscomplicated rubber track system. “It has a slightly shorter footprint, so there’s less stress on the combine final drive when you’re turning. “That’s why combine manufacturers seem to prefer it to other aftermarket tracks.” Rognes said transit speed is a factor when fitting aftermarket tracks to an implement, especially if fields are spread out over long distances. He said the internal gearing on the Tidue allows 80 percent of the original transport speed at the same engine r.p.m.

The accumulator is a key element to this. “The enclosed hydraulic system performs two functions: It’s a tensioner and a shock absorber. It has a nitrogen accumulator that serves to adjust belt tension and absorb the shock. There’s a gauge so you can check the pressure and make changes if needed.” RDO is importing two configurations of the Tidue track. The model with three fixed bogies sells for $65,000 US for the pair. The model with four oscillating bogies sells for $72,000 US for the pair. “The model with four oscillating bogies is best if your farm is spread over a wide area and you do a lot of road travel between fields. “The road is crowned. The oscillating bogies take the pressure off the tracks so the mechanisms last longer. “But if you’re lucky enough to have your land in a tight area, three fixed bogies is best. When you’re in soft conditions giving way underneath the track, it seems the fixed bogies work better.” All models come with 36 inch wide tracks from the factory. Like other

From the outside, the Tidue looks like other aftermarket rubber track systems. However, it has fewer working parts and a shorter footprint than others, making it easier on combine drives. | RON LYSENG PHOTOS

The inside view shows the hub. track conversion kits, they can be removed and reinstalled as quickly as a regular rubber tire. For more information, contact Lee Rognes at 701-526-2200.

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RESEARCH | SUSTAINABILITY

Long-term research has benefits when studying sustainability Crop Production Week | Changes in soil reveal themselves slowly, which makes long-term research projects particularly important BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Patience is a virtue for scientists and producers as they search for ways to farm sustainably. Agriculture Canada scientist Reynald Lemke told the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association meeting at Crop Production Week in Saskatoon that sustainability isn’t a new concept. He said scientists in Western Canada have been wrestling with sustainable agriculture since sod was first turned on the Prairies, but their term i n o l o g y a n d q u e s t i o n s hav e evolved. Today the question is about more than mere survival. They are

now asking how farmers and future generations can prosper without compromising the land. “Not only thinking of the farm operation itself, but of the land and the ecosystems that are embedded in it and surrounding it,” Lemke said. However, he said changes in soil reveal themselves slowly, which makes long-term research projects important, such as Agriculture Canada’s studies into crop rotations. He used fallow and the Dirty Thirties as an example. “If we could’ve found a reasonable solution or an alternative for the use of fallow, perhaps some of this could’ve been avoided,” he said. “Obviously, the drought conditions

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are beyond our control, but perhaps some of the really damaging erosion events and so on, may have been, if not entirely avoided, at least reduced.” Scientists have been closely following crop rotations since the late 1960s and have found that extending crop

frequency will increase yields. For example, continuous wheat has resulted in higher annualized grain yield over a 30 year period. While Lemke said he wouldn’t recommend back-to-back-to-back wheat, it shows producers can continually crop without a buildup of weeds or diseases. “It’s still performing really quite happily,” said Lemke. “Yields are generally as high or higher than the average for the area and there’s no indication of the reducing trend in yields.” In one experiment, a continuous wheat crop, with no nitrogen inputs, showed higher yields than a rotation including fallow. “Certainly not a recommended

practice, but it’s kind of fascinating how resilient in fact our soils can be if they don’t blow away,” said Lemke. A wheat-lentil rotation over that period produced yields “neck-andneck” with continuous wheat, said Lemke. It didn’t boost yields, but the nitrogen requirements were smaller. “We were applying less fertilizer, but getting the same yield,” he said. “And even though we were applying less fertilizer, we were getting better protein values.” Lemke said these kinds of findings aren’t found in short-term studies. “(For) the type of questions that we want to talk about or think about or understand for sustainability issues, you need these sort of studies,” he said. access=subscriber section=production,none,none

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RESEARCH | SEED INDUSTRY

New varieties on the road from lab to field Crop Production Week | Testing program designed to help companies develop the most beneficial genetics There were errors in a chart on page 52 of the annual SaskSeed Guide that arrived recently in the Western Producer. We have corrected that information and it appears here. Mike Raine, managing editor BY MICHAEL RAINE SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Every year, government and academic plant breeding institutions offer, through a request for proposals process, some of their grain and oilseed varieties that have received support from the industry’s recommending committee. Seed companies compete for the right to multiply and distribute these lines. This seed becomes, in three or four years, the varieties that commercial producers plant on their farms. Seed companies make proposals that they hope will be both financially enticing and beneficial to the industry over time. Agriculture Canada offered 31 lines of seed through the RFP process for the 2012 growing season and selected 14 companies’ offers to take seed

through to commercialization. Of the 17 varieties from 2011 that weren’t assigned a commercialization contract, eight are still being offered to seed companies and will be added to the 2012 RFP process. “It’s important and highly competitive for seed companies. The better the seed, the more they have to offer (Agriculture Canada) in terms of a distribution plan, marketing program and money,” said Les Trowell, a Saltcoats, Sask., seed grower and president of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association, at last week’s Crop Production Show in Saskatoon. “As a seed grower who grows for several different seed companies, I want to see the companies I deal with getting the varieties that my farmer customers will want me to have on hand.… So what happens with this year’s release will be the profits for the seed companies, in three or four years, for seed growers and ultimately for the commercial grower.” Agriculture Canada will post a list of varieties on its website at www.agr. gc.ca March 1 that are available to companies to make proposals for.

RESULTS OF THE AC 2011 VARIETY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

VARIETIES WITHOUT A HOME

The following list contains the names of companies that were awarded licence rights in 2011 to multiply and distribute new crop varieties developed by Agriculture Canada.

Varieties not offered or without proposals accepted by Agriculture Canada from the 2011 offerings: • BW410 Spring Wheat

VARIETY

COMPANY

AW625 hard red spring wheat

Semican Incorporated

BW429 red spring wheat

Seed Depot

BW901 red spring wheat

Canterra

• HR174 Navy Bean

FP2270 flax

FP Genetics

• HR177 Navy Bean

HR199 navy bean

SeCan Association

• HR200 Navy Bean*

HW024 hard white spring wheat

SeCan Association

• MP1861Yellow Pea

HY694 Canada prairie spring wheat

FP Genetics

• MP1867 Green Pea

MP1864 yellow pea

Hadland Seed Farms Limited

• MP1880 Green Pea*

OT07-10 Natto soybean

Hendrick Seeds Limited

• MP1882 Orange Pea*

SC A101 alfalfa

SeCan Association

S9489 crested wheatgrass

SeCan Association

T200 triticale

Western Ag Labs and Wagon Wheel Seed Corp.

T204 triticale

Seed Net Incorporated

W454 red winter wheat

Canterra

Source: Agriculture Canada | WP GRAPHIC

• BW425 Spring Wheat* • GP047 Spring Wheat* • HB122 Two-row Barley

• NA06-002 Navy Bean* • OT05-18 Oilseed Soybean • OT05-21 Tofu Soybean • OX-101 Tofu Soybean* • OX-901 Tofu Soybean • S9240M Crested Wheatgrass* Varieties marked with an asterisk will be offered in the 2012 RFP process.

MUSTARD | BIOPESTICIDE

Sask. company turns mustard into biopesticide Crop Production Week | Mustard Products and Technologies estimates it will need 15,000 tonnes of mustard seed annually by 2015 BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Would you like some mustard with your strawberries and tomatoes? Organic fruit and vegetable growers now have that option. Jay Robinson, co-founder and general manager of Mustard Products and Technologies, told a meeting during Crop Production Week in Saskatoon that his company has found a way to use mustard seed as a biopesticide, including a natural s o i l f u m i ga nt c a l l e d Mu s t G ro Enable. Robinson said the product has consistent and comparable performance to synthetic products, has organic status, is safe for use in buffer

Mustard-based product controls soil-borne diseases and pests. | FILE PHOTO

zones, has a higher yield increase and is easy to use. It works like this. A hydrolysis reaction occurs when cell walls are broken in the mustard seed, resulting in the release of a volatile gas and the creation of a colourless oil called allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), which acts as a fumigant. MPT’s patented process replicates this naturally occurring chemical reaction and converts mustard’s unique compounds into specially formulated biological pesticides that control soil-borne diseases such as pythium, phytopopthora, rhizoctonia, fusarium and verticillium and soil-borne nematodes such as rootknot, sting, stubby root and lance nematodes. The company is focusing its product on the lucrative fruit and vegetable markets of California, Florida, Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. “Our initial focus in the next two years is strawberries and tomatoes. As we expand, vineyards are another big thing (along with) orchards and carrots,” he said. At its Saskatoon facility, MPT is processing three tonnes per day and expects to increase to 10 tonnes by the end of the month. Future expansion in one to two years is expected to reach 40 tonnes. Sales forecasts predict that the company will need 15,000 tonnes of mustard seed by 2015, which would be equivalent to nine percent of the province’s current mustard production. MPT’s 12,000 sq. foot production facility will eventually include a seed cleaning plant, and the company plans to contract directly with growers. access=subscriber section=production,none,none

It now contracts with Viterra for clean seed, which is run through a customized oat cold press. The company uses a much lower temperature than the 100 C used in the standard cold press to ensure that the properties within mustard are not destroyed. Oil is removed and the mill is run through MPT’s patented extraction process. Compounds are isolated and the final product is dry, granular and looks like a standard fertilizer pearl. It naturally contains about five percent

of slow releasing nitrogen. It’s robust, doesn’t blow around in the wind and doesn’t break down before it’s applied to the soil. Its shelf life is seven years if kept dry. MustGro Enable is applied to the soil 14 days before transplanting or seeding using standard fertilizer application equipment and followup irrigation. It begins to release AITC when irrigation starts and moves through soil, water and air to kill soil borne dis-

eases and nematodes. The product reduces plant diodes and increases plant growth and vigour. “For the organic guys it’s a no brainer,” Robinson said. “Just from the data we’ve seen, we can increase the yields by 80 percent (standard organic production), give them an extra $16,000 an acre. For a tomato grower, that’s great for them, but also for the conventional grower using mythl bromide, which is being phased out.”

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PRODUCTION FLOODING | WATER CONTROL

AquaDam fights water with water Better than sandbags | Cheaper and faster to build, the water-filled poly dams resist erosion BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

For the past three years, Richard Thomas used AquaDam to protect his home near Fargo, North Dakota. | RICHARD THOMAS PHOTO

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Prairie flooding has caused millions of dollars in damage to farmsteads, towns and rural homes in recent years. In many cases, flood waters rose faster than sandbag or clay dikes could be erected. The crisis worsened as the cost of building a proper dike caused delays in decision-making. As well, the clay required to build a decent dike often wasn’t available within reasonable trucking distance. And all too often, says Richard Thomas, sandbag dikes didn’t work. Thomas knows what he’s talking about. He saved his rural North Dakota home from flood damage in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by surrounding it with a three-foot high water-filled AquaDam. Thomas heard about AquaDam just days before the record 2009 flood waters reached the small subdivision where he lives south of Fargo. He bought enough AquaDam tubing to protect his home. Since that flood, half the homes in his subdivision have been torn down because of flood damage. That prompted Thomas to become a parttime AquaDam representative. AquaDam is a California company specializing in designing and manufacturing water-filled temporary coffer dams for construction along waterways, environmental projects and flood mitigation. The basic concept is that if firefighters use fire to fight fire, then water control engineers can use water to control water. Several advantages

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AquaDam says its water-filled poly dams can be built 95 percent faster than a sandbag dike for 90 percent the labour costs. Water often makes a shambles out of dikes built of clay, sandbags, concrete or stone. However, water seems to resist the erosive efforts of flowing flood water. “Ten houses in our subdivision put up sandbag dikes in 2009. Nine of them flooded when the sandbag dikes gave out. Five of those nine homes have since been demolished because of structural damage from the flood. When my wife and I filled our 250 foot long ring dike around our house, it only took about three hours of pumping water,” he said. “It measured three feet high and seven feet wide at the base. I just pumped in Red River flood water that was coming in at a lower part of the yard.” Thomas said the three-foot high AquaDam sells for $23 per linear foot. His dike cost $5,750. He already had all the necessary pumps and hoses, so that cost was a wash. He used a pair of five horsepower pumps to fill the 30,000 gallon tube.

We saved the house three consecutive years, so we think $5,750 is pretty cheap protection. RICHARD THOMAS AQUADAM REPRESENTATIVE

He dug two small sump holes inside the dike perimeter and fitted them with five gallon plastic buckets. He put a 1/6 h.p. sump pump in each. There was so little seepage that the pumps were spitting air most of the time. “We saved the house three consecutive years, so we think $5,750 is pretty cheap protection.” When flood waters subside, they pull the plug at one end and start rolling up the tube from the other end. “We estimate there’s not more than a couple quarts of water left once it’s all rolled up. There’s no need to completely dry it or air it out because it’s all poly inside, so you can store it indefinitely.” Thomas said the tube can stay outdoors for months at a time because the outer shell is a ultraviolet resistant fabric. The tube doesn’t float away when full because of a thick master tube on the outside. “It’s a heavy plastic geo-tech canvas type of fabric,” he said. “On the inside, there’s two polyethylene tubes, so the whole AquaDam is twice as wide as it is tall. For example, a four-foot high dam is eight feet wide at the base. The mass of the stationary water captured inside, along with the width factor, holds the tube in place.” According to AquaDam’s promotional material, friction between the master tube and the inner tubes results in a solid non-rolling wall of contained water that automatically adjusts to the bottom terrain. This is why the AquaDam allows so little seepage. However, the AquaDam only holds back water that’s 75 to 80 percent the height of the tube. “For example, the four foot high AquaDam will only hold back three feet of water without shifting,” said Thomas. “It will not hold back water that’s as high as the AquaDam itself.” AquaDam comes in lengths up to 1,000 feet and 12-feet high. Tubes of the same height can be joined together to form longer dikes. Potential uses includes temporary river or stream diversions, coffer dams for construction, emergency control of mudslides, flood control and Haz-Mat situations involving dangerous liquids. For more information, contact Thomas at 701-237-0125 or visit www.aquadam.com.

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Tom Johnson, left, says he’s able to clear big rocks from his fields quicker using Kwik-pik. | RON LYSENG PHOTO World’s Largest Post-Patent Crop Protection Company

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LUNDAR Man. — Tom Johnson has spent most of his 70 years picking rocks on the west side of Manitoba’s Interlake. Crop yields in his part of the province never match those in the Red River Valley, but the numbers are respectable when nature co-operates. “In the long run, I figure cheaper land makes up for the nuisance of dealing with rocks,” said Johnson, who crops 4,000 acres in addition to running a 2,000 head cow-calf operation and custom forage harvesting outfit with his sons. “We have to pick rocks on this land every year.” Three years ago, Johnson found a machine that lets him pick and move only those rocks big enough to damage seeding equipment. He ignores the smaller stuff. The Loftness Kwik-pik is smaller than conventional pull-type rock pickers. It mounts to the front of a skid steer loader or small mechanical front-wheel assist tractor. The hydraulic shaker removes dirt, clay and other debris from the tined basket of rocks. “We go into each field in the spring with this thing on the Bobcat, just before seeding,” he said. “The Bobcat is very manoeuvrable. He can run from rock to rock really quick and pick them up, shake off the dirt and go dump them.” Johnson said it’s quicker than anything else he has tried. Keeping topsoil on the field is important in an area with a thin A soil horizon. He and his son, Gordy, used the machine in early November to bury an old rock pile. Johnson used a Cat to dig a pit next to the rock pile. Black topsoil went

into a small heap and subsoil went into a bigger heap. But instead of using the Cat to push the rocks and soil into the hole, Gordy used the Kwik-pik to shake soil off the rocks before dumping them into the pit. The low quality soil was then pushed into the pit and the topsoil went back on the surface. “It cost us about $7,000 to buy this rock picker three years ago,” Johnson said. “ It’s saved us a lot of time since then. We’ve buried a lot of old rock piles.” The Loftness Kwik-pik, built in Hector, Minnesota, is designed for clearing rocks, logs, roots, bricks and construction debris. The shaker’s vigorous action should remove most clinging surface material. It has a front dump bucket with enough lift to fill a tandem truck. It handles rocks up to 24 inches in diameter. The hydraulic requirement is six gallons per minute. The tines are one-inch high carbon steel, and the grated bottom has twoinch openings. A protective screen prevents debris from flying back toward the operator. There are four models, ranging from the 48-inch unit that handles a ha l f c u bi c yard to t h e 8 4 - i n c h machine that handles one full cubic yard. The smallest is the 480, which weighs 855 pounds with an 1,800 lb. lift capacity. The largest is the 840, which weighs 1426 lb. with a lift capacity higher than 2,700 lb. Loftness says the 840 is designed for the New Holland bi-directional tractor. Prices run from $6,071 for the 480 to $8,491 for the 840. For more information, contact Tom Johnson at 204-762-5534 or visit www.loftness.com. access=subscriber section=crops,news,none

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PRODUCTION

COMBINES | GLEANERS

Watch rod bolts in old Allis Chalmers and Deutz combines INSIDE MACHINES

This article is a continuation of a response to correspondence from two Alberta owners of Gleaner combines: Wayne from St. Paul and John from the Peace River country. The first part was published in last week’s Western Producer.

HENRY GUENTER

ohn, you mentioned the engine of old Allis Chalmers and Deutz combines. That was before my time, but I heard enough at com-

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the crankcase without a mark on it. The other rod bolt could eventually break off or sometimes the cap would become so distorted that the rod would come off and on the next turn of the crank would push through the block. This almost always happened at 1,100 to 1,300 hours.

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1975 GMC CABOVER, 350 DD, 13 spd., 40,000 rears; 1957 Dodge D700 tandem, 354 Hemi, 5&3 trans., 34,000 rears; 1971 GMC longnose tandem, 318 DD, 4x4 trans. HUGE FARM TOY AUCTION: Friday Feb. Sterling 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. 10th, Legion Hall, Yorkton, SK. Doors open www.sterlingoldcarsandtrucks.com 4 PM, auction starts at 6 PM. Pictures and info. at: www.jakz.ca or ph: 306-641-5850 ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES, Piapot Lions Club 13th Annual Show and Sale at Maple Creek Armories, Maple Creek, SK. Feb. 4 and 5th. Info. ph/fax 306-558-4802

PBR FARM AND INDUSTRIAL SALE, last Saturday of each month. Ideal for farmers, contractors, suppliers and dealers. Consign now. Next sale January 28, 9:00 AM. PBR, 1 0 5 - 7 1 s t S t . We s t , S a s k at o o n , S K . , www.pbrauctions.com 306-931-7666.

BORDER CITY COLLECTOR SHOW, SHELDON’S HAULING, Haul all farm Lloydminster, SK-AB, March 10-11, 2012. equipment, air drills and swathers. Featuring antiques, farm toys, dolls and 306-961-9699 Prince Albert SK who knows what else? Mark your calendar now. We’re celebrating our 20th year with more space available for exhibitors in the recently renovated Stockade Convention Centre. For info contact Don at 306-825-3584 or Brad at 780-846-2977. For doll info call Deb at 780-875-8485. WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brochures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, Saskatoon, SK.

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SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS, Weyburn, SK, 306-842-2641. Used car and truck parts, light to heavy. We buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals.

WRECKING USED VOLVO trucks: Misc. axles and trans. parts; Also tandem trailer AUCTION SALES all winter long. Go to suspension axles. 306-539-4642 Regina SK website: www.mcsherryauction.com Antiques, guns, equipment. Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027.

USED ZAMBONI AND Olympia ice resurf- BAXTER BLACK coming to Regina, SK, ers for sale. Parts, sales and service. Friday, February 10, 2012. For more info., contact the SAA at 306-441-2265. 403-830-8603, 403-271-9793, Calgary, AB

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NELSON’S AUCTION SERVICE, Sat., Jan. 21, 2012, 10 AM, Annual Winter Auction, Nelson’s Auction Center, Meacham, SK. Directions from Saskatoon: 39 miles east on Hwy 5 and 2 miles south on Hwy 2. Including two estates: 2006 Jinma 204 utility tractor; 2006 LS Chev 1/2 ton; Land Pride RB0560 5’, 3 PTH blade; Howse 3 PTH rough cut mower, 50”; 1987 Dodge Ram 150 1/2 ton; Vehicles: 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport; 2003 Ford F150 XLT ext cab; 2003 Chev Impala sedan; 2000 GMC Jimmy SLE; 2000 Pontiac Montana; 1998 Chev Malibu; 1996 GMC Jimmy; 2000 GMC Sonoma; 1990 Chrysler Dynasty. Tractors; Yard and Garden; Snowblowers; Tools and Hardware; Lumber; Household and much more. Vehicles and equipment sell outside at 1:30 PM, dress warm! For a complete listing visit: www.nelsonsauction.com or ph Nelson’s Auction Service 306-944-4320 PL #911669. Do not miss our Antique and Collectible Auction, Feb. 25, 2012.

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TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 ton to 3 ton; Gas and diesel engines; 4 and 5 speed trans.; single and 2 speed axles; B&H, 13’-18’; and many other parts. Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK., 1-877-585-2300. WRECKING: Large selection trucks, SUV’s, vans, lots of trucks, 1/2- 3 tons. Call with your needs 306-821-0260, Lloydminster, SK. Email junkman.2010@hotmail.com We ship anywhere! TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. VS TRUCK WORKS Inc. parting out GM 1/2- 1 ton trucks. Call Gordon or Joanne, 403-972-3879, Alsask, SK. SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park New and used parts available for 3 tonhighway tractors including custom built tandem converters and wet kits. All truck makes/models bought and sold. Shop service available. Specializing in repair and custom rebuilding for transmissions and differentials. Now offering driveshaft repair and assembly from passenger vehicles to heavy trucks. For more info call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. 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.

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WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2 1-2007 WILSON SUPER B; 1-2004 Lode tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. King Super B, steel combo. Both grain Also large selection of Cummins diesel bulkers. 306-648-7766, Gravelborg, SK. motors, Chevs and Fords as well. Phone Edmonton- 1-800-294-4784, or Calgary1-800-294-0687. We ship anywhere. We have everything, almost. WRECKING 1993 Dodge Cummins, 4x4, new pump, brakes, engine, transfer case and rearend good. Trans. and body shot. Sold as unit, $3500 OBO. Abernethy, SK. 306-335-2777, 306-924-4217. 1975 LT9000 6V92T, 10 spd., not running, 20’ BHT, rusty. Will separate, $4900. CamDon Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2009 FEATHERLITE 24’x7’ livestock trailer model 8127, two combo rolling/slam gates, 2 new tires and 2 with low miles. Asking $17,800. 780-662-2639, 780-718-6372, Tofield, AB. MR. B’s TRAILER SALES, Norberts and Rainbow, lease to own. Ph. 306-773-8688, Swift Current, SK. 1998 MERRIT tandem axle cattle liner. Air ride, nose decking, dog house, good floor in nice condition. $19,500 OBO. Call 2005 BUICK ALLURE w/On Star, 30,000 Shawn 306-662-2002, Maple Creek, SK. kms, immaculate cond, asking $25,000 1997 SUNDOWNER GOOSENECK stock OBO. 306-693-9885, Moose Jaw, SK. trailer, 6.5’ high, 20’ bed, asking $8500. 306-782-7241, Rokeby, SK. SCHOOL BUSES, 20 to 72 pass., 1991 and up, $2500 and up. Phoenix Auto, 306-858-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. DL 320074 2006 FORD F450, 4x2, 24 passenger bus, diesel engine inoperable. $2,000. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB.

2009 DURALITE 20’ alum. gooseneck, like new, hauled horses only, 3000 miles total, asking $15,000, no tax. Phone Brent 306-232-7810, Rosthern, SK.

2005 ULTIMATE EDITION Grand Marquis LS, leather, only 22,000 kms, premium, 1 owner, tax paid, $14,900. Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. NEW 24x7’ MERRITT stock with rolling front divider. Call Darin 204-526-7407, Cypress River, MB. DL #4143. NORBERT 26’ LIVESTOCK trailer, triple axle, steel floor. Call 306-961-4682, Prince Albert, SK. NEW 2012 tandem axle air ride, 38’ open 20’ NEW FEATHERLITE 8117 alum. stock end, 80” sides, air gauges, tarp, warranty, trailer. 7000 axles, center gate, slider rear $32,000. 780-913-0097, Edmonton, AB. door, stock #0221, $13,400. Allan Dale 1997 DOEPKER SUPER B, all aluminum. Industries in Red Deer, 1-866-346-3148, or www.allandale.com Good shape with safety, $32,500. Treherne, MB. 204-526-7680. NEW BLUEHILLS GOOSENECK stock, 18’, 2009 DOEPKER GRAIN trailers, white and $11,700; 16’, $10,900. Call 306-445-5562, red, safetied in Sept. 2011. Dual cranks, Delmas, SK. lift axles, load lights, extra light pkg., half round fenders, $75,500 OBO. 403-820-2857, Drumheller, AB. TOPGUN TRAILER SALES Custom built 2001 CASTLETON Super B. New tarps, tires “For those who demand the best.” Agassiz and brakes. Good condition. $30,000 OBO. trailers (enclosed) and Precision trailers 403-572-3700, Drumheller, AB. (open cargo). 1-855-255-0199, Moose 2008 DOEPKER SUPER B Bulker, great Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca shape with new safety. Also in stock, 2012 GOOD TRAILERS, REASONABLY priced. Super B grain trailers; 2012 Doepker Super Tandem axle, gooseneck, 8-1/2x24’, BeaB flats and drop decks w/beavertail flip vertail and ramps, 14,000 GVW, $6900; or ramps in stock. Many more used and new triple axle, $7900. All trailers custom built 2012 trailers arriving daily, many colors to from 2000 to 20,000 lbs., DOT approved. choose from. 1-800-665-6317 More details Call Dumonceau Trailers, 306-796-2006, avail. at www.macarthurtruck.com Central Butte, SK. 2005 LODE-KING SUPER B, all steel QUALITY USED/CLEARANCE TRAILERS open end grain trailers, new rubber, paint Enclosed, flatdecks, dumps. Used 7x14 excellent, fresh safety, $50,000. Millhouse Royal Cargo, spare tire, barn door, white, Farms 306-398-4079, Cut Knife, SK. interior shelving. Only $5,900. Call Flaman Trailers 306-934-2121, Saskatoon, SK. or 2006 36’ CASTLETON tandem axle open visit www.flaman.com end grain trailer, 76” side walls. Esterhazy, SK. 306-745-2415 or 306-745-7168. 2006 CARGOMATE 20’ enclosed car hauler, 5000 lb. axles, side door, rear ramp door, 2010 CANCADE DAKOTA CONVEYOR black w/wo inside mtd. 8000 lb. winch, Tridem trailer, two hopper split four very low miles, like new. 306-666-4807, ways. Used for one season, fully loaded. Golden Prairie, SK. Works great for loading air seeder, conveyor removable for rest of season. 306-231-9020, Humboldt, SK. 2007 LODE KING Super B Prestige, alum. wheels inside and out, auto greasers, $57,500. 306-264-3794, Meyronne, SK. 36’ TANDEM LODE-KING PRESTIGE, hopper bottom, 2004, exc. cond., extra mud flaps, dual cranks, load lights, open ends, pintle hitch, farm use only, $29,000. 306-776-2394, 306-537-0615, Rouleau, SK 1999 CANCADE TRI-AXLE grain trailer w / 1 0 ” u n l o a d a u g e r, $ 1 8 , 5 0 0 O B O. 204-556-2455, Cromer, MB.

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2010 TIMPTE GRAIN trailer, 102”W 84”H, 48’ long, 3 axle, air ride, 11R22.5, alum. rims, new drums, rear lifting axle, three unloading shoots, 3 hopper, third hopper at rear axle, exc. cond, new MB safety, $52,000 OBO. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2004 DOEPKER SUPER B grain trailers. Safetied until Sept 2012, 24.5 rubber, new tarps, new dual cranks, bearings and sprockets on all 4 hoppers. Excellent cond. 306-587-7909, Pennant, SK. 2009 TIMPTE 40’ tandem axle grain trailer, 11R24.5 tires, 22,000 original kms, fresh s a fe t y, m i n t c o n d . , $ 3 4 , 0 0 0 O B O . 306-865-7694, Hudson Bay, SK. WANTED: 40’ tandem aluminum grain trailer in excellent condition for $20,000 or best. 306-675-4450, Ituna, SK. NEW 2012 TANDEM and tri-axle trailers, 2 and 3 hopper, air ride, $25,000 up. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 2010 DOEPKER 36’, air ride, 24.5 rubber, fenders, load lights, less than 10,000 kms. 306-592-4524 306-563-8144 Buchanan SK SANDBLAST AND PAINT your grain trailers, boxes, flatdecks and more. We use industrial undercoat and paint. Can zinc coat for added rust protection. Quality workmanship guaranteed. Prairie Sandblasting and Painting, 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. 2008 LODE-KING TRIDEM bulker, two hopper $35,000 OBO. Call 780-876-0634, Debolt, AB.

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Call for a quote Andres specializes in the sales, service and rental of agricultural and commercial trailers. Fina nc ing Is Ava ila ble! Ca ll Us Toda y! Toll Free 1-888-834-8592 - Lethbridge, AB Toll Free 1-888-955-3636 - Nisku, AB USED MUV-ALL TRAILER, 4860’ model, $24,900. Contact Maple Farm Equipment, 306-783-9459, Yorkton, SK. 24’ GOOSENECK TRI-AXLE, 21,000 lbs., $6490. Bumper pull tandem equipment: 18’, 14,000 lbs., $3975; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3090; 16’, 7000 lbs., $2650. Factory direct. 1-888-792-6283. WAYNE’S TRAILER REPAIR. Specializing in aluminum livestock trailer repair. Blaine Lake, SK, 306-497-2767. SGI accredited. 2007 DAKOTA ALUMINUM Super B grain trailer; 2000 Doepker steel tridem grain trailer; 1991 Fabrex alum. tridem, walking floor, bulk; 2-1991 Arne’s steel hyd. push off trailers; 1987 trail mobile alum. tridem end dump. 204-764-2449, Hamiota, MB.

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AFFORDABLE TRAILERS. Call Larry at 1997 DOEPKER 55’ tri-axle machinery trailer, single drop, alum. pullouts to 13’, hyd. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. tail, self-contained hyds., winch, tri-drive ready, $52,500. 780-876-0634, Debolt, AB. 2005 TRI-AXLE SCISSOR neck trailer, kicker roll, flip over roll, LED lights, exc. cond., new rubber, only hauled skid shacks, $63,500 OBO. Can deliver. 250-803-4140 or 250-463-4444, BC.

ATTENTION: READY FOR sale/lease, 2007 Wilson Brute 48’ alum. combo stepdeck, sliding front axle, ratchets, new 22.5 rubber, new safety, $26,900. Financing info, Gord 306-934-4445, Saskatoon, SK., www.saskwestfinancial.com 306-242-2508

COMPONENTS FOR TRAILERS, Build, Repair and Manufacture. Free freight. See “The Book 2011” page 165. DL Parts For Trailers, 1-877-529-2239, www.dlparts.ca

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1999 DOEPKER SUPER B flatdeck trailer, new tires, air ride. Phone 204-825-7886, Manitou, MB.

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GRAIN 2012 W ILSO N TANDEM S.................................. STARTIN G AT.............................$3 9,995 .00 2012 W ILSO N TRIDEM ...................................... STARTIN G AT.............................$5 1,980.00 2012 W ILSO N SUPER B..................................... STARTIN G AT.............................$89,980.00 USED GRAIN 2011 W ILSO N TANDEM ...........$3 5 ,900.00 2008 W ILSO N SUPER B.............$6 9,5 00.00 2004 CASTLETO N SUPER B.....$4 5 ,000.00 2011 W ILSO N TRIAX LE.............$4 6 ,000.00 1998 W ILSO N TRIAX LE.............$29,900.00 VARIETY O F US ED G RAIN AVAILABLE REN TALS AVAILABLE

GO O SEN ECK S 2012 W ILSO N 20’& 24’,..............IN S TO C K 2006 W ILSO N PSGN -5724T LIV ESTO CK 2012 W ILSO N GRO UNDLO AD O N O RDER 2005 W ILSO N GRO UNDLO AD USED GRAV EL 2008 CASTLETO N CRO SS GATE.............................$3 4 ,900.00 EQ UIPM EN T 2012 M UV-ALL DO UBLE & SINGLE DRO PS........................IN S TO C K 2012 53’TANDEM & TRIDEM S ......................................................AVAILABLE 2004 M UVALL 5370SFTD DECK S 2012 W ILSO N STEP & FLAT DECK S ..........................................................IN S TO C K

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END DUMP tri-axle gravel trailer. 2010 Techumse (cross country), crank roll tarp, vibrator, LED lights, new safety, exc. cond. $47,500. 306-421-3482, Bienfait, SK.

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UNUSED 2012 BWS 27’ end dump tandem air ride, elec. tarp, 11R22.5 radials. Trades welcome. 306-621-0425, Yorkton, SK.

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2011 F350 SUPER DUTY XLT, 6.7 dsl., $42,000; 2009 F350 Super Duty Lariat, 6.4 diesel, $26,000; 2008 F350 Super Duty Lariat, 6.4 dsl., $25,000; 2007 F350 Super Duty Lariat, 6.0 diesel, $19,500. All trucks are crewcabs, shortbox, 4x4. All have been through shop and ready to go. Financing available. Warranty on all trucks. Call Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK.

2005 FORD F-350 LARIAT, tan leather interior. Only 136,000 kms, runs and drives beautifully. Local trade. PST is paid. Call Michael or Martin at 306-343-0362, Saskatoon, SK. www.amjauto.ca

2005 GMC SIERRA LSE 3500 HD, 6.6 Duramax diesel, long box, dual climate control, power everything, very clean. 209,000 kms. $20,000 OBO. 403-651-0346, Chestermere Lake, AB 2006 FORD F-150 XLT, 4x4 Super Crew, 1 owner, 5.4, remote start, tow pkg., box liner and cover w/lock, 183,000 kms, very good cond. 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK.

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1981 FORD F600, 16’ steel B&H, roll tarp, 8.2L Cummins diesel, good cond., $13,000. 306-592-4700, Canora, SK. 1988 IHC 2500, single axle, L10 Cummins, 10 spd., Jake, 18’ CBI box, Michel’s tarp, remote hoist and endgate, exc. cond., $23,000. 403-337-2815, Carstairs, AB.

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2005 Peterbilt 378, Ultrashift Transmission

GRAIN AND SILAGE END DUMP

Shown w/optional silage extentions & aluminum body & rims.

35 foot, triaxle, air ride, hyd gate, hoist stabilizer, tapered tub body.

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3 FOR SALE! 2001 Freightliner FLD120 double bunk, 550 HP, C15 Cat, 18 spd., f r e s h s a fe t y a l l d o n e , $ 1 7 , 9 0 0 w a s $21,900. 1993 Freightliner FL120, 9 spd., Cummins L10E, fresh safety, was $15,900, now $12,900. 1979 Old School Freightliner www.automatictruck.com COE8164, 13’ box, 13 spd., fresh safety. rawlyn@automatictruck.com Lots of chrome/ alum. and lots of it, was 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL80, single axle $13,900 now $10,900. All prices negow/Courtney Berg 8’x16’x60” BH&T, 8.3 tiable. 306-522-7771, Regina, SK. Cummins, 9 spd. trans, pintle hitch. Excellent all around. 306-247-2049, Scott, SK.

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2003 FREIGHTLINER FL80 tandem, 7 spd., Cat diesel, air ride, 20’ ultracel BH&T, low miles, US rust free truck, $57,500. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. 2005 IH 9400 w/IFX Cummins 10 spd Autoshift, 12’s and 40’s, A/C, Jake, cruise, alum. wheels, 20’ BH&T, very nice truck, $57,500; 2007 Freightliner, 450 HP Mercedes, 10 spd., Autoshift w/clutch, 20’ BH&T, rear controls, A/T/C, jakes, 12/40 axles, alum. wheels, $68,500; 2001 Mack 460 HP Mack engine, 10 spd., Autoshift w/clutch, A/T/C, alum. wheels, 20’ BH&T, rear controls, 8 new rear tires, $53,500; 2003 IH 9200, Cat 400 HP, 18 spd., new 18’ BH&T, rear controls, $51,500; 2001 Western Star, ISX Cummins, 10 spd., 19-1/2’ BH&T, rear controls, $49,500; 1998 IH 9200, N14 Cummins, 460 HP, 13 s p d . , n ew 2 0 ’ B H & T, r e a r c o n t r o l s , $46,500; 2010 36’ grain trailer, air ride, alum. wheels, new cond., $33,500. All trucks safetied. Trades accepted. Arborfield, SK. Ph 306-276-7518, 306-862-1575 or 306-767-2616. DL #906768.

2006 FORD F-150, 2WD, reg. cab, longbox, 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9900 Eagle, new small rear quad doors, 4.2L, air, auto, 20’ CIM B&H, 10 spd., UltraShift, excellent 177,000 kms, $7500. Saskatoon, SK. condition. 306-621-1631, Yorkton, SK. 306-220-7741. 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, day2006 FORD F350 Lariat dually, crewcab, cab, 475 HP C13 Cat, Eaton autoshift, will longbox, loaded with many extras incl. accommodate 20’ grain box, very clean new rubber, 136,000 kms, $25,000. unit. Polished Alloy rims, 80% rubber, ask306-421-6346, Estevan, SK. ing $32,900. Will include 20’ Cancade Mono body box w/scissor hoist and Michel’s roll tarp for an extra $20,000. Call Farmer Vern Truck Sales, 204-724-7000, 1991 CHEV 3500 1 ton dually, 143,000 Brandon, MB. kms, fully loaded, 454 motor, everything in good working order, well maintained. 2006 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 515 HP Detroit, 13 spd., lockers; 2005 IHC $5500. 306-642-3315, Assiniboia, SK. 9400, 10 spd., 450 HP Cummins ISX; 1997 GMC, 6.5 DSL, ext. cab, short box, 2005 IHC 9200, 450 HP Cummins ISX leather seats, c/w 5 Michelin tires, good w/Eaton 3 pedal AutoShift. All with new mileage. 306-382-1241, Saskatoon, SK. CIM B&H and tarps. Call 306-270-6399, 1999 FORD F-250 Lariat, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, Saskatoon, SK. DL #316542. auto. Call 306-542-4498 or 306-542-7325, AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed Kamsack, SK. tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, WRECKING 1993 Dodge Cummins, 4x4, SK. DL #316588. www.davidstrucks.com new pump, brakes, engine, transfer case and rearend good. Trans. and body shot. COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MFG. for Sold as unit, $3500 OBO. Abernethy, SK. grain box pkgs., decks, gravel boxes, HD combination grain and silage boxes, pup 306-335-2777, 306-924-4217. trailers, frame alterations, custom paint, complete service. Visit our plant at Humboldt, SK or call 306-682-2505 for prices. 1997 DODGE 250LE, w/12 valve Cummins diesel, loaded, exc. cond. Will take partial trade of fishing boat or what have you. $9500 OBO, must sell. 780-679-4142, Camrose, AB.

2005 FORD DIESEL ext. cab, SK safetied, 5th wheel hitch, 200,000 kms, $11,000. 2007 DODGE 3500 HD dually, crewcab, 306-554-2824, Wynyard, SK. DL #907914 4x4, 6.7 Cummins dsl, 6 spd manual, Laramie, loaded, heated leather, sunroof, WANTED: F250-350 crew cab, diesel, 4x4, chrome pkg, Jake brake, all new tires, manual trans., engine condition unimportrailer pkg., 174,927 kms, mint condition, tant. 306-862-9249, Nipawin, SK. SK truck, $28,000 or will consider truck on trade. 204-564-2527, Shellmouth, MB.

PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and 2010 DODGE RAM quad cab 4x4, Eco eng., bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest now 98,000 kms, nice, $19,500. Trades. o w n t h e b e s t . H o f f a r t S e r v i c e s , 306-291-6909, Saskatoon, SK. 306-957-2033, www.precisiontrailer.com NEW 2011 DODGE 2500 diesel crewcab DROP DECK semi style sprayer trailers Laramie, longbox, 4x4, retail $65,515.00, Air ride, tandem and tridems. 45’ - 53’. n o w $ 5 0 , 9 9 5 . H e n d r y s C h r y s l e r, 306-528-2171, Nokomis, SK. DL #907140. SK: 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

2006 & 2007 International 9200 & 9400 Grain Trucks, Autoshift Transmission SELLING: 1975 FORD 350 Custom one ton, 390 engine, 4 spd. trans., 59,513 orig. miles, front tow bar, rear tow pkg., new rims, tires, carb, etc. $5000 OBO. Ph or text 403-323-8733, Camrose, AB.

2006 F-350 LARIAT Superduty, crew cab, short box, diesel, auto, 4x4, 165,000 kms dark blue. Fully loaded except sunroof, Well Maintained, good shape. Recent dealer work with warranty. Asking $18,900 OBO. 403-654-5935, Enchant, AB. 2003 DODGE LARAMIE 2500, loaded, diesel, 4x4, 5th wheel hitch, vg cond. 216,000 kms, $22,000. 306-228-3172, Unity, SK.

2005 DODGE DSL. Cummins 2500, 4x4, SLT, quad cab, 4 dr., auto trans, trailer pkg., fully loaded, exc. cond., like new, 170,000 kms, $23,000 OBO. 306-725-4280, Strasbourg, SK.

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NEW 2011 SILVERADO 3500 4 WD Crewcab LTZ Dually, 6L Duramax dsl., black, fully loaded, includes Navigation, XM radio, Command Start and much more, 3000 kms, $60,500 OBO. 306-873-7830, Porcupine Plain, SK. bmnhorn@yahoo.ca

2004 FORD F-150 XLT, 4x4, extended cab, blue w/tan interior. Real nice truck, 176,000 kms. Runs and drives like a top. $12,995. Saskatoon, SK. Call Martin or Michael 306-343-0362, www.amjauto.ca

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N OW AV AIL ABL E: N EW ! 2012 K en w o rth T370, T a n d em -a xle gra in tru ck, 300hp , a u to , 14.6/40, n ew CIM gra in b o x N EW ! 2012 K en w o rth T8 00, 38” AC b u n k, IS X 525hp , 18 s p d , 14.6/46, 11r24.5, lo ck u p s , 220” w b N ew ! 2012 K en w o rth T440, T a n d em -a xle gra vel tru ck, 300hp , a u to , 16/40, n ew 15’ CIM b o x 2007 K en w o rth T8 00S H Da y Ca b , 430HP C13, 13 s p d , 12/40 a xles , 3.70 ra tio , 11R22.5 tires , 160” W B, 3 w a y lo cks , 743,821 km s 2009 K en w o rth T6 6 0 Da y Ca b , 485HP IS X, 18 S p d , 12/40 a xles , 3.90 ra tio , 11R22.5 tires , 181” W B, 651,203 km s 2007 W es tern S ta r 49 6 4EX , 550HP CAT 68” b u n k, 18 s p d , 12/46 a xles , 3.58 ra tio , 11R24.5 tires , 236” W B, F u ll lo ck u p s , d u a l exha u s t/b rea thers , 1,042,000 km s , recen ten gin e w o rk w ith w a rra n ty & d o cu m en ta tio n . 2003 Freightlin er FL 8 0 Ta n d em Ca b & Cha s s is , 250HP Ca t, 9 S p d , 12/40, 250” W B, 254,000 m iles COM IN G S OON : 2009 K en w o rth W 9 00L Da y Ca b , IS X 485HP, 18 s p d , 13.246 a xles , 3.73 ra tio , 224” W B, 4 w a y lo ck u p s , d u a l exha u s t/b rea thers , 880,000 km s 2007 K en w o rth T8 00 72” ACFT b u n k , C15 CAT , 18 S p eed Au to , 12/46 a xles , 4.10 ra tio , 232” W B, 917,000 km s CALL FOR PRICING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Saskatoon: 1-800-268-4222 Regina: 1-800-463-9333 Winnipeg: 1-800-850-1411

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Best Selling Farm Body in Canada in Steel or Aluminum – Surprisingly competitive cost – with or without matching pup trailer.

2010 K en w o rth W 9 00, IS X Cu m m in s 500 HP, 13 S p d ., 12&40’s , L o ckers , Pro d u ctPu m p , On ly 508020 K m ’s , F in a n ce Rep o . Accep tin g Offers 2010 K en w o rth T-6 00, IS X 500 H P 13 S p d ., S u p er 40’s On ly 495,000 K m As kin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 5,000 COM IN G S OON (2) 2009 V o lvo 6 30’s , D13, 485 H P, 18 S p d , F u ll L o ckers , 46,000 Rea rs , 400,000 K m , E xten d ed E n gin e W a rra n ties . 2009 V o lvo V N L 6 4T, Da y Ca b , Cu m m in s IS X 485 H P,13 S p d ., 46,000 Rea rs , 165” W heel Ba s e, Rem o va b le Ro o fF a rin g, Po lis hed Alu m in u m W heels , New Ca m . 2007 Freightlin er Co lu m b ia , S -60 450 H P 13 S p d . 12& 40’s 11r24.5 T ires Alu m in u m Rim s 795,000 K m . . . . $46 ,000

Regin a , S K 1-800-667-0466 S a s ka to o n , S K 1-888-242-7988 1992 PETERBILT 357 tandem, 525 HP, Cat, 10 spd.w/4 spd. auxilary, AC, air ride, 615,000 kms, Braden winch, vg, only $24,500. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. 1993 PETERBILT 379 tandem, 425 HP, Cat, 15 spd., air ride, AC, exc. cond., safetied, $24,500. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. 1994 FREIGHTLINER, 3406 Cat motor, $14,000 spent on engine, new front tires, $13,000 OBO. 403-823-1894, Morin, AB. 1999 INSULATED C TRAIN tanker, SS to ground, air ride, alum. rims, new safety, 42,000 liters, $55,000 OBO. 306-272-4195, Foam Lake, SK. 2001 FREIGHTLINER FL120 daycab, 500 Cummins, 18 spd., super 40 rears, full lockers, wet line, asking $19,500 OBO; 1987 Peterbilt, 359 longhood, 425 Cat, 18 spd., best offer. 204-870-2050, Portage la Prairie, MB. 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120, ISM Cummins engine, 10 spd. trans, 40,000 rears, high rise cab, safetied, $10,000. 306-931-2678, Saskatoon, SK.

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3-2009 M a c k CXU6 31, 445 HP M P8, 10 s p A u tos hiftA S 3 3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5” w heels , 3:70 g ea rs , 215” W B. 70” con d o bu n k s , 651,000 – 784,000 k m . . . $49,900 2009 M a c k CXU6 13, DA Y CA B, 445 HP M P8, 10 s p A u tos hiftA S 3 3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5” w heels , 3:70 g ea rs , 215” W B. 838,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2007 P e te rb ilt 379L, 475 HP Ca tC15, 18 s p , Ca n a d ia n Cla s s in terior, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:55 g ea rs , 244” W B, 70” m id -ris e bu n k , 966,000 k m . $55,000 2007 IH 9900I, 565 HP, Cu m m in s , IS X, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:90 g ea rs , 4-w a y d iff. lock s , 244” W B, 72” m id -ris e bu n k , ha s en g in e w ork d on e, 1,057,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2007 Fre ig htlin e r Cla s s ic , 515 HP Detroit, 13 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:73 g ea rs , 244” W B, 64” fla t-top bu n k , 518,017 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2007 IH 9200Id a y c a b , 435 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 10 s p Ultra s hift, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:55 g ea rs , 165” W B, 271,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2007 M a c k Ra w hid e , 460 HP, M a ck , 18 s p , 12/ 40, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, m id -ris e bu n k , 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 812,513 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 2007 M a c k Ra w hid e , 460 HP, M a ck , 18 s p , 12/ 46, 3:73 g ea rs , 238” W B. 24.5” a lloy w heels , 4-w a y lock s , m id -ris e bu n k , 891,395 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2007 IH 9900I, 475 HP IS X Cu m m in s , 18 s p , 12/ 40, 3:90 g ea rs , 24.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 1,118,959 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 2007 IH 9900I, 475 HP, Ca tC15, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 3:58 g ea rs , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 962,332 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 2007 IH 9900I, 430 HP, C13 Ca t, Bra n d n ew d rop in m otorin Feb. 2011, 10 s p A u tos hift, 12/ 40, 3:73 g ea rs , 3-w a y d iff lock s , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 240” W B. 72” hig h ris e bu n k w ith 2 bed s . . . . . . . . . $44,900 2007 IH 9900I, 475 HP IS X Cu m m in s , 13 s p , 12/ 40, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 3:90 g ea rs , 70” m id -ris e bu n k , 244” W B, 922,144 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2006 P e te rb ilt 379L, 475 HP Ca tC15, 18 s p , Ca n a d ia n Cla s s in terior, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:55 g ea rs , 244” W B. 70” m id -ris e bu n k , 1,201,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 2006 IH 9400I, 475 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 13 s p , 12/ 40, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 3:90 g ea rs , 236” W B. 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 1,191,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 2005 Ke n w orth T800, 475 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 10 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2005 IH 86 00, 385 HP Cu m m in s IS M , 13 s p , 12/ 40, 185” W B, 3:90 g ea rs , 22.5” w heels , 391,278 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26 ,000 2005 Fre ig htlin e r Colu m b ia D a y Ca b , 445 HP Detroit, 10 s p , A u tos hift, 3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5 a lloy w heels , 230” W B, 1,307,580 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26 ,000 2003 IH 7400, 260 HP DT466, 10 s p , 16,000 lbs . fron t, 40,000 lbs . rea r, 224” W B, 4:11 g ea rs , d ou ble fra m e, 254,149 k m , w ith W a lin g a g ra in box w ith PTO blow er, a n d hois t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2000 V olvo 6 10, 460 HP Cu m m in s N14, 13 s p , 12/ 40, 3:70 g ea rs , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 1,258,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 d lr# 0122.

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2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, 25,000 kms on new Mercedez motor, 18 spd., Super 40’s, 740,000 kms, new rubber, w/sleeper, $47,000; 2000 STERLING w/3406 Cat eng, 18 spd., 40,000 diffs, sleeper, $18,000. 250-426-2113 between 8 and 5 PM; 250-424-5592 eves, Cranbrook, BC 2005 IHC 9900, 450 HP Cummins ISX, 13 spd., mid-rise bunk, 1.1 kms; 2005 IHC 9200, 450 HP Cummins ISX, 10 spd. Eaton 3 pedal AutoShift, mid-rise bunk, 1.3 kms. 306-270-6399 Saskatoon, SK. DL #316542 2007 WESTERN STAR, 515 Detroit, 18 spd, 46 rears, 72 in bunk, fridge, herd moose bumper, 4” T&E crude oil pump, under 600 kms, fresh safety, ready for work. $65,000. 306-648-2937, Gravelbourg, SK. A F F O R DA B L E T RU C K S. C a l l L a r r y at 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. REPOSSESSED 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, DD15, 560 HP, 18 spd., 12/46, full lockers, only 343,000 kms, lots of warranty left and financing available. 306-242-2282, photos www.saskwestfinancial.com Saskatoon, SK

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USED BELTING, 12” to 84” wide for feeders and conveyors, lots of 30” 1-1/8” thick for lowbeds in stock. Phone Dave, 780-842-2491 anytime, Wainwright, AB. NEW SHIPMENT OF used belting, various BOOMING BUSINESS in Assiniboia, SK. l e n g t h s a n d w i d t h s t o 7 0 ” w i d e . 3000 sq. ft. car/truck wash with water 306-933-9877, Saskatoon, SK. vending. Completely upgraded and renovated. Low maintenance. $650,000 OBO. 306-640-8569. WELL-ESTABLISHED corral and feedlot cleaning business for sale in south central SK. Complete line of well maintained equipment and extensive clientele ist. Serious inquiries only to CEDAR AND PINE LOG CABIN LOGS, l306-484-4444, Govan, SK. Sidings. T&G V joint paneling. Fir flooring, beams, special orders. Rouck Bros, Lumby, PROFITABLE GRAVEL Truck Operation BC. 1-800-960-3388, rouckbros.com in Regina, SK. Newer equipment. Nice faDIMENSIONAL HARDWOOD lumber, cilities. Retiring. $225,000. 306-536-5055. quarter cut Oak, Elm, Black Walnut, Hicko- ALBERTA OPPORTUNITIES! Two country ry, Edge Grain Fir, quarter cut Cherry. Lim- hotels, approx. 50 minutes from Calgary. ited quantity. Inventory at 511- 3rd Street, Rooms, bar, VLT’s, recent renos. Manager’s Davidson, SK. 403-318-7589 (AB cell.) suite in both. Priced at $250,000 and ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” $300,000; 51 unit motel, Brooks, AB. Over boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, $700,000 in renos. $1.6M; Pincher Creek: 10x10, all in stock. Custom sizes on order. 14 room motel with Manager’s residence, Log siding, cove siding, lap siding, shiplap, $625,000. Lori Green, Realty Executives 1” and 2” tongue and groove. V&R Sawing, Partners 403-804-3002, Airdrie, AB www.jrjackreeves.com 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. PINE AND POPLAR: 1” and 2” V-joint, ship- DO YOU HAVE an empty barn and want lap, log siding, etc. Phone 306-862-5088, to raise ducks? For info. ph 780-450-6103, 780-504-5747, Edmonton, AB. Nipawin, SK.

SURPLUS GOVERNMENT TRUCKS and equipment. 3/4 ton-5 ton, cab and chassis, service trucks, bucket trucks, etc. ARE and Range Rider canopies and service caps. www.northtownmotors.com Saskatoon, SK., 306-668-2020 DL#90871. CONCRETE MIXER TRUCKS: 1976 Mack DM 600 and 1974 Mack RL685LS, 235 Mack engines with Maxitorque trans, new 11:22.5 rear tires, good 445x22.5 steering tires, 8 yard Yaeger hyd. drive mixers with power lift chute and 3 chute extensions, in-cab mixer controls. Both units with current Sask. safety inspections and presently in use. Price per unit: $12,500. Indian Head, SK, 306-695-3887 or 306-695-7815.

CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exposed screws to leak or metal overlaps. Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churches, pig barns, commercial, arch rib build- FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. ing and residential roofing. For info. call Management Group for all your borrowing 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK. NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says no? If yes to above three call STEEL BUILDINGS: Reduced Factory 1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB. Inventory: 30x36- Reg $15,850, Now $12,600; 36x58- Reg $21,900, Now DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too $18,800; 48x96- Reg $48,700, Now high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call $41,900; 81x130- Reg $121,500, Now us to develop a professional mediation $103,900. Jim 306-764-8000, Prince Al- plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. bert, SK. Source# 11H.

MUST SELL! NEW, never constructed, TORO steel straight wall steel building. 32’Wx60’Lx18’H with 16’x14’ overhead garage door opening. Incl. 6 skylights and blue prints w/pkg. Reduced from $29,500; Now $27,500. Jan Martin 306-374-2733 work or 306-260-9560 cell, Saskatoon, SK. MOVING SALE: SHED 12x10x8’, shingled, sided, wired, $1500. Call 306-230-3979, 1981 FORD CEMENT TRUCK, Detroit, 239 Saskatoon, SK. HP, HD dsl. eng., 13 spd. trans., HD front and rear ends, exc. running cond., really good shape. Asking $28,500. Simmie, SK. Phone 306-741-2204. PRIVE BUILDING MOVERS Ltd.! Bonded, TWO 2005 GRAVEL TRUCKS and PUPS, licensed for SK. and AB. Fully insured. Moving all types and sizes of buildings. low mileage. 306-536-5055, Regina, SK. Call Andy 306-625-3827, Ponteix, SK. 1967 THIBAULT FIRE TRUCK, Class A www.privebuildingmovers.com pumper, 840 gal./min. Hail pump, 750 gal. tank, new rubber, manual electric, 6 cyl. Wakashaw engine. Send written tenders to Village of McLean, Box 56, McLean, SK. S0G 3E0 or villageofmclean@sasktel.net by Noon Feb. 8, 2012. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Call Dan RETIREMENT SALE: Available June 2012! Ready for production. Approximately 306-529-8194. 100 beehives in good equipment, a limited 6x6 IHC PAYSTAR 5000, 466 diesel Allison number of nucs, Approx. 350 full depth suauto, double frame, low miles. For sale or pers with white comb, 50 frame Maxant trade. 306-267-4552, Coronach, SK. extractor, wax melter, Ford F-250 4x4 Super Duty w/hyd tailgate, etc. Contact Larry Richardson 306-374-8130, Saskatoon, SK. Email: beez@sasktel.net 1 9 9 8 G M C J I M M Y , l i ke n ew, o n ly 180,000 kms., routinely serviced, silver in GOVERNMENT GRANTS, LOANS for new and existing farms and businesses. color. $4700. 306-737-3064, Regina, SK. 1-800-226-7016 ext. 10. 2011 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED, 4X4, V6, leather, 11,000 kms! $29,900. Cam-Don BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY for motivated owner operator/entrepreneur in the Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. portable toilet business, offering turn-key NEW 2011 DODGE Durango, 4x4, 32 MPG, operations including equipment, supplies 283 HP, $35,995. Buy for 0 down, $210 bi- and training, administration etc., financial weekly. www.thoens.com Wynyard, SK. arrangements. Call 877-664-5005 ask for Phone 1-800-667-4414. Carter.

WORK FROM HOME. Looking for motivated person to help promote wellness company 2000 FREIGHTLINER 28’ flat deck tan- and its ecofriendly products. No selling or dem truck, Cat diesel, 8 spd., air ride, AC, stocking inventory. Will provide the trainno rust, California truck, 157,000 miles, ing and tools needed to get started. Visit: www.connectingfromhome.com/wendy $28,500. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. for more information. COMPLETE HAY HAULING business, incl. loader w/engine heater, 4 truck trains, w/spare semi. Complete customer list throughout SK. and MB. Plus flax haul. 2000 WESTERN STAR, 475 Cat, 13 spd., 204-729-7297. heavy spec, 12x46, double lock, new AC pump, alternator and rubber. $20,000+ WELL ESTABLISHED AG BUSINESS, spent on powertrain in last 10,000 kms. supplement your income with seasonal Engine and bunk heater. Looks and runs work, owner retiring, serious inquiries ongreat, $37,500. 306-272-7729 or ly. Reply to: Box 2008, c/o Western Pro306-272-3929, Foam Lake, SK 2008 E-250 FORD ext. cargo van, only ducer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4. 2001 FREIGHTLINER, rebuilt engine, Su- 28,000 miles, 5.4 gas eng., new MB safety, COMMERCIAL SIGN BUSINESS for sale per B specs, 46 rears, 4 way lockers, 18 vg cond., cage behind seat, AC, heat, elec. serving southern Sask. CSA approved sign spd., Detroit 60 series engine 500 HP, new windows, tow hitch, $16,000 OBO. Can de- manufacturer. Installation and service prosafety, 1.3m kms. $29,500. 306-327-8227, liver. Phone 204-743-2324, Cypress River, vider for various national and local busiKelvington, SK. MB. www.cypresstrucksandequipment.com nesses. Includes inventory, customer list, trucks and equipment. $389,000. Building 2001 INTERNATIONAL 9200, 430-470 Deavailable for lease. Serious inquiries only. troit w/Eaton auto shift, new tires w/full Email signbiz4sale@hotmail.ca or fax senders, good shape, well maintained, 306-525-3533, Regina, SK. $20,500. 306-642-3315, Assiniboia, SK. BROOKS BUSINESS: FRAMEWAYS. Sup2002 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, day plies and services, includes all equipment cab, C12 Cat, 10 speed, air ride, air cond., and stock. Well established, great location. premium, no rust, Calif. truck only PACKAGE BEES and queens from West Ideal opportunity to add photo services to Au s t r a l i a . T h e o n ly m i t e f r e e b e e s s u c c e s s f u l f r a m e s h o p . C a l l B r i a n $34,500. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. available. March, April, and May delivery Royal LePage Community 2002 INTERNATIONAL 9900i w/475 Cat, throughout Canada. 306-534-2014(B), 403-793-4233, 72” bunk, new tires, fresh safety; Also 306-534-4462(H), moesplace@sasktel.net Realty, 403-362-9700, Brooks, AB. 2007 Lode King Super B Prestige w/auto Spy Hill, SK. OWN YOUR OWN Business. 56 yr old leadgreaser, alum. wheels. 306-264-3794, er in health and wellness industry looking Meyronne, SK. for online trainers. Flexible hrs, work from home. www.123excelyourlife.com 2002 STERLING 400 Cat, 9 spd., single WANTED: USED BEE equipment (3” nests, axle, only, $14,500. 306-946-8522, Wa- trays, racks, puncher, cell breaker/tum- MEAT SHOP FOR SALE: Very busy custrous, SK. bler); Also looking for alfalfa to place leaf- tom cutting, sausage making meat shop. Call 306-441-7569 or 306-445-6652 for 2004 W900L KENWORTH, 830,000 kms, cutters on. 403-654-5935. more information. Battleford, SK. 550 HP, 18 speed, just did safety. Melfort, POLISURROUNDS 690 and 385 with nests. SK. 306-752-5052 or 306-921-9954. 7 5 p o l i s h e l t e r s , v a r i o u s m a k e s . THRIVING BUTCHER SHOP for sale. Excellent turn-key operation. Large client base. 204-435-2253, Miami, MB. Price reduced! Owners retiring and can’t 2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 515 Detroit, 3-way lockers, 70” mid-roof, 24.5 WILL DO STYRO block cocoon removal. keep up with this busy business. Excellent M a u r i c e W i l d e m a n 3 0 6 3 6 5 4 3 9 5 , health and inspection record. For more inrubber, 770,000 kms, asking $58,000. Call 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. fo. phone 780-339-3968, Tomahawk, AB. Dave 306-536-0548, Rouleau, SK.

650 JD DOZER, new unit ready for work with operator and truck to move it if needed. Wide pad machine. Call Gord at 780-878-3515 or 780-910-2120 AB. info@coredrilling.ca BUSH CLEARING and dugouts. Dozer and trackhoe combo. Perfect winter for it, minimal snow and frozen ground. Serving southern SK. Vos Industries 306-529-1875 EXPLOSIVES CONTRACTOR: Beaver dams, rocks, stumps. Reasonable rates. Northwest Demolition, Radisson, SK. Phone 306-827-2269 or 306-827-7835. BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, multiple units. Borysiuk Contracting, 306-960-3804, Prince Albert, SK. www.borysiukcontracting.ca MULCHING - TREES, brush, stumps, etc. 12 years of enviro friendly mulching. Visit www.maverickconstruction.ca REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’ $1800; 160x60x14’ $2600; 180x60x14’ $3000; 200x60x14’ $3400. Saskatoon, SK, 306-653-3473, 306-222-8054.

NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, payloader, Bobcat w/rubber tracks, vertical beater spreaders. Custom fencing. 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. NORTHERN BRUSH MULCHING Can clear all fence lines, brush, trees or unwanted bush. Competitive rates. Call Reuben 306-467-2422, Duck Lake, SK. CUSTOM ELECTRONIC DESIGN. Automation, control systems, web enabling, and design for manufacture. Contact Radical Electronics at 306-384-8777 or visit www.radicalelectronics.com

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BANDSAW BLADES: wood, metal, meat, custom made. Steelmet Supply, Saskatoon, 1-800-667-3046. MEAT SHOP FOR SALE: Very busy custom cutting, sausage making meat shop. Call 306-441-7569 or 306-445-6652 for more information. Battleford, SK. 220 SINGLE PHASE Hobart bandsaw w/stainless steel roll top. 306-748-2839, Neudorf, SK.

FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: Crop insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call Back-Track Investigations for assistance regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779.

COLLIE CREEK CATTLE. Will custom winter feed calves on alfalfa silage ration and can also grass calves for summer 2012. Excellent pasture, rotational grazing. Can feed and grass 400-500 head. Call Ed 306-696-7461, Broadview, SK.

FREE IRON AND steel scrap removal from farm yards. 403-363-3736, Brooks, AB. 4T CONTRACTORS INC. Custom fencing, mulching, corral cleaning and bobcat services. Metal siding and roofs. Will do any kind of work. 306-329-4485, 306-222-8197, Asquith, SK. fortywhitetails@yahoo.ca WE FIX FARM EQUIPMENT and brake jobs on vehicles. 2 miles north of Ponteix, SK. 306-625-8014, 403-363-9621.

2003 D85E21 KOMATSU, twin tilts, bush equipped, cab/air/heater, ripper, 4200 hrs mint cond. 306-272-4382, Foam Lake, SK. 1984 D65E KOMATSU dozer, bush ready, recent UC, powershift, $36,000 OBO. 306-752-3655, Melfort, SK. ON HAND: 19 skidsteers, 12 backhoes, 9 telescopic lifts, 17 loaders, 2 crawlers, 3 excavators, 1 grader, 2 Ditch Witches. Website: www.kmksales.com or phone 306-231-8111, Humboldt, SK.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS: Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Compactors, etc. Conquest Equipment, 306 483 2500, Oxbow, SK. TRACK EXCAVATORS: 2005 Link Belt, 330 L X , c / w hy d . t h u m b ; 2 0 0 3 H i t a c h i EX270LC, c/w hyd. thumb; 1995 Cat 325L, c/w hyd. thumb. 2004 Case 580SM series II, 4x4, loader backhoe; 2008 NH L170 skidsteer. 780-361-7322, Edmonton, AB. 2005 JLG TELEHANDLER, new tires, factory inspected, G6-42A, 6000 lbs., 42’ reach, aux. hydraulics, looks 10/10, $42,800. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515. See video at: www.combineworld.com 2005 JCB 535-125 telehandler, 1640 hrs., 8000 lbs. to 40’ max lift height, 4x4, 4 wheel selectable steering, powershift trans., front stabilizers, aux. hyd., full cab w/heat, very nice! $61,900. Call Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. INTRODUCING Komatsu Undercarriage Program. Komatsu offers a full range of undercarriage products for most makes and models of excavators and crawler tractors. SMS Equipment offers complete service with track press and Idler welding capabilities. Call today: 1-800-667-6672, Regina; 1-800-667-4998, Saskatoon. 2005 KOMATSU WA250-5 tool carrier, 5300 hrs., quick coupler, 3.0 yard bucket, forks, 3rd valve, 50% tires, very clean. Call Jerry Ryan 780-915-5426, St Albert, AB. HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 - 20 yd. available, rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc, 306-682-3332, Muenster SK CASE 550, LGP, 6-way dozer, winch, low hrs., Phone 780-307-5948, Morinville, AB. WANTED: TD 45 Volvo engine in good shape. Call 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

CAT D6D, EXCELLENT condition comes with angle dozer and winch. 780-307-5948, Rochester, AB. 1996 CAT 416B loader/backhoe, 8892 hrs., 4x4, extend-a-hoe, full cab w/heat, 24” digging bucket, excellent condition, $29,000. Call Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB.

2008 JCB 3CX15 BACKHOE, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, cab, excellent cond., $49,600. Trades welcome. Financing available. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com WANTED: WRIST-O-TWIST for 215 Cat excavator. 204-623-5031, The Pas, MB. 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. REYNOLDS HYD. 14 YD. SCRAPER, tractor mount; Cat 463; Cat 80 flat bowl; Cat 70 flat bowl; 2- Cat 60 flat and round bowl; B.E. 8-11 yard, only $5000. Hundreds of hyd. cylinders. Large stock of used scraper and loader tires. 10- Sheepsfoot packers SP and PT. 5- 11 and 13 wheel PT Wablee packers. Central Canada’s largest wreckers of older construction equipment. New and used parts for most makes of heavy equip. 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB.

CAT D8H, angle blade, direct elec. start, powershift, fair UC, drawbar, $18,000. Call 780-349-0587, Westlock, AB. CAT D9H, S/N 90V05973 w/cab, ripper, angle dozer, $77,500; 1987 10 man camp, 2 side by side, 12x54’ units, $27,000; 125 KW genset, S/N 4B13394, w/Cat 3303 eng $19,500; 2500 gal. heated water shack $17,500. Rod 780-918-1499, Leduc, AB. HYD. EXCAVATOR 322-BL, hyd. 1981 CASE W20B wheel loader, well main- CAT 60” cleanup bucket, 42” dig bucket, tained, $23,500. 204-525-4521, Minitonas, thumb, Cat walk. 780-307-5948, Morinville, AB. MB. www.waltersequipment.com

TIM’S TOWING: Heavy and light towing, boosting and recovery, scrap removal. 306-269-7556, Foam Lake, SK.

TAYLOR’S TUB GRINDING, running an H1100 E haybuster. Simpson, SK. Call Dean 306-963-2264 or 306-946-8530 cell. JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster with 400 HP, serving Sask. 306-334-2232, Balcarres.

CHAMPION GRADER PARTS, Model D600 to 760, 1972 to 1986, engines, trans, hyd. pumps, etc. Call Wes 306-682-3367 leave message, Humboldt, SK.

EXCELLENT SELECTION Used skidsteers, track loaders, fork lifts, zoom booms, mini excavators. Visit www.glenmor.cc for more details, specs and prices. Glenmor, phone 1-888-708-3739, Prince Albert, SK.

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2007 CASE 580M 4x4 Extend-a-boom hoe, 620 hrs., c/w 3 buckets (frost, finishing, digging), $85,000 780-712-0368 Edson AB ALLIS CHALMERS D grader, running condition. 306-648-8061, Gravelbourg, SK. CASE EXCAVATOR: 2005 CX210, air, heat, pattern selector, w/quick attach, dig and clean-out bucket, 5400 hrs., exc. cond. Call Brent at 306-629-7778, Herbert, SK. ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ blade widths available. Call C.W. Enterprises, 306-682-3367, 306-231-8358, Humboldt, SK, www.cwenterprises.ca LOWBED 40 TON Willock, new tires, deck and wiring. Good condition. 306-276-2393 or 306-276-7757, White Fox, SK.

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HIP ROOF BARN, red metal walls, galvanized roof, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wx50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lx29â&#x20AC;&#x2122;H, $5000 OBO. Phone 306-882-2971, Rosetown, SK.

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BIG BINS - Concrete, erection and repair. Call 1-800-2492708, Quadra Development Corp, Rocanville, SK.

IntegrityPostStructures.com 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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2005 CASE 850K LGP dozer, 3200 hrs., 6-way dozer, winch, full brush canopy, $90,000. 780-712-0368, Edson, AB.

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ROME PLOW AND KELLO DISC blades and bearings, 24â&#x20AC;? to 42â&#x20AC;? notched disc blades. www.kelloughenterprises.com 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB.

FOR SALE: 2 Ford 300 natural gas engines, 1979 INTERNATIONAL TD 20 SERIES E o n e w i t h 1 5 K W g e n e r a t o r. C a l l crawler, canopy, recent work good cond. 403-548-9347, Bow Island, AB. $35,000 OBO 306-744-2256, Saltcoats, SK. HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 yards, excellent condition; Loader and s c r a p e r t i r e s , c u s t o m c o nv e r s i o n s available; Looking for Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., Muenster, SK. 306-231-7318 or 306-682-4520.

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1982 740 CHAMPION GRADER, good operating condition, c/w service manual and extra parts, $22,500; Massey forklift, 6000 lb., presently using, $6250. 306-939-4554 or 306-731-7235, Earl Grey, SK.

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1990 DEERE 644E loader, complete engine rebuild, new paint, new centre pin and bushing, exc. cond., $34,800; 2002 JCB 170 skidsteer, 2300 hrs., $11,500. 250-431-8162, Creston, B.C. JCB 214 LOADER/BACKHOE, 2004, excellent condition, low hrs. 780-307-5948, Morinville, AB.

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POLY HOPPER BINS, 100 bu., $900; 150 MERIDIAN GRAIN MAX 4000 and Mebu. $1250. Call for nearest dealer. Buffer ridian fertilizer bins- now back in stock and Valley Ind., 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. ready for immediate delivery. See your n e a r e s t F l a m a n s t o r e t o d ay o r c a l l NEWER FERTILIZER BINS, wind damaged, 306-934-2121, or visit www.flaman.com steel 120 tonne, Epoxy lined. Sidewall and roof damage. Hopper and skid base good. LIMITED QUANTITY of flat floor Goebel grain bins, at special prices. Grain Bin DiOffers. 780-745-2121, Rivercourse, AB. rect, 306-373-4919, Saskatoon, SK. CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now GRAIN RING, 65,000 bu., 4’ tall, 90’ wide; avail. Call Bill, 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. Also, Kello-Bilt 15’ deep ripper. Phone 403-315-3213, Burdette, AB. www.starlinesales.com

BAGGERS, BAGS EXTRACTORS For Sale or Rent Financing Available

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WHEATLAND MODEL 1615 fertilizer bins, 1- 2008 and 4- 2009, 3265 bu. or 108 MT, 4 with air, all on 16’ skids. For other options call Graham at 306-935-4523, 306-831-7514 cell, Milden, SK.

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FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper cone and steel floor requirements contact: Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin toll free: 1-888-304-2837. INVENTORY BLOW-OUT. All remaining 2011 inventory of Twister bins are on sale. Flat bottom and hopper bottom, all must go! Set up crews available for next spring. See your nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626. CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, SK, AB, and MB, all types of bins up to 10,000 bushel, accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, 306-922-6079, 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK.

TOP QUALITY BEHLEN/SAKUNDIAK BINS. Winter booking on now for best pricing. Example all prices include skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Behlen Hopper combos: 3500 bu. $10,450; SPECIAL 5000 bu. $13,990. We manufacture superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes and models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. and used sea containers, all sizes. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon, SK.

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GRAIN BAG EXTRACTORS new and refurbished for sale or for rent. Refurbished units starting at $14,900. Call us today for a free on farm demo. Flaman Sales, Saskatoon, 1-888-435-2626 or www.flaman.com

Factory To Farm Grain Storage Galvanized • Flat Floor • Hopper Bins Smooth Walls • Fertilizer • Grain • Feed Aeration • Rockets • Fans • Heaters Temp Cables

LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. SAKUNDIAK WINTER BOOKING. 30’ diameter and larger. Save $$$ until February 17, 2012. Call Brian “The Auger Guy” 204-724-6197, Souris, MB.

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SDL HYD. BIN CRANE, 40’+ lift, double winches, 8000 lb. capacity, hyd. push out wheels, $18,000; SDL 45’+ lift bin crane, equipped the same $21,000. Margo, SK. Phone 306-324-4441 or cell 306-272-8383

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CHABOT IMPLEMENTS Neepawa, MB 204-476-3333 Steinbach, MB 204-326-6417 F.V. PIERLOT & SONS Nipawin, SK 306-862-4732 GREENFIELD AGRO SERVICE Rosetown, SK 306-882-2600 KROEKER MACHINERY Winkler, MB 204-325-4311 MARKUSSON NEW HOLLAND Emerald Park, SK 1-800-819-2583 MARTODAM MOTORS Spiritwood, SK 306-883-2045 MOODY’S EQUIPMENT LTD. Saskatoon, SK 306-934-4686 Perdue, SK 306-237-4272 Unity SK 306-228-2686 Lloydminster, SK 306-825-6141 Kindersley, SK 306-463-2335 Olds, AB 403-556-3939 High River, AB 403-652-1410 Balzac, AB 403-295-7824 NYKOLAISHEN FARM EQUIPMENT Kamsack, SK 306-542-2814 Swan River, MB 204-734-3466

PARKLAND FARM EQUIPMENT North Battleford, SK 306-445-2427 REDVERS AGR. & SUPPLY LTD. 306-452-3444 ROBERTSON IMPLEMENTS (1988) LTD. Shaunavon, SK, 306-297-4131 Swift Current, SK 306-773-4948 SCHROEDER BROS. Chamberlain, SK 306-638-6305 TWEED FARM EQUIPMENT Devil’s Lake, ND 701-662-7522 Medora, MB 204-665-2260 WHITE AG SALES & SERVICE Whitewood, SK 306-735-2300 AR-MAN EQUIPMENT Vulcan, AB 403-485-6968, 1-866-485-6968 BILL’S FARM SUPPLIES INC. Stettler, AB 403-742-8327 CAOUETTE & SONS IMPLEMENTS St. Paul, AB 780-645-4422 FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3622, 1-888-354-3620

Email: craigyeager@grainbagscanada.com or aaronyeager@grainbagscanada.com

HAT AGRI-SERVICE Medicine Hat, AB 403-526-3701, 1-888-526-3702 Dunmore, AB,403-526-3701, 1-888-526-3702 HI LINE FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. Wetaskiwin, AB 780-352-9244, 1-888-644-5463 HAMMER NEW HOLLAND Westlock, AB 780-349-2588 1-877-456-3276 HOULDER AUTOMOTIVE LTD. Falher, AB, 780-837-4691, 1-866-837-4691 Grimshaw, AB 780-332-4691, 1-800-746-4691 KASH FARM SUPPLIES LTD. Eckville, AB 403-746-2211, 1-800-567-4394 TROCHU MOTORS LTD. Trochu, AB 403-442-3866, 1-888-336-3866 E. BOURASSA & SONS: Assinniboia 1-877-474-2456 Estevan 1-877-474-2495 Pangman 1-877-474-2471 Radville 1-877-474-2450 Weyburn 1-877-474-2491

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KEHO/ OPI STORMAX/ Grain Guard. For sales and service east central SK. and MB., c a l l G e r a l d S h y m ko , C a l d e r, S K . , 306-742-4445, or toll free 1-888-674-5346

75’ D&R CONVEYOR, drive over, 13” belt, end drive PTO. For more info. phone Joe 306-353-4415, Riverhurst, SK. BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” end units available; Transfer conveyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. BATCO CONVEYORS, new/used, grain augers, Rem grain vacs, SP kits. Del. and leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. 2011 BATCO CONVEYOR, 1845, w/elec. motor mounting kit and wind guards. Reg. $19,225, Demo Special $15,250. Phone 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

CONTROLLER FOR CO-OP Chinook air tank, new never used. $500. 204-736-4207, 204-981-7516, Brunkild, MB.

WANTED: LIQUID EQUIPMENT, good tanks, cart, pumps, etc. for seeding and storage. 306-768-2991, Carrot River, SK. 2008 PATTISON CB2150 TBH wagon, 2150 Imp. gal., cone bottom. Hydraulic driven product pump. 5.5 Honda 2” fill pump, always shedded and good shape. 306-567-7493, Craik, SK.

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GREAT CAPACITY, 300 TON/HOUR 1 BUSHEL CLEAN UP AT THE END OF THE BAG. FULLY WINDS UP GRAIN BAG

NEW IN SASK. STELBRO SIDE LOADER. Able to move and specializing in 20’ and 40’ containers. Also sales and rentals. 306-421-7750 for rates, Lampman, SK.

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 306-868-2199 or cell: 306-868-7738. KEHO, STILL THE FINEST. Clews Storage Management/ K. Ltd., 1-800-665-5346.

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20’ AND 40’ SEA CONTAINERS, for sale in Calgary, AB. Phone 403-226-1722, 1-866-517-8335. www.magnatesteel.com 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 306-933-0436.

USED FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4 ton to 8 ton, 10 ton tender $2500, 16 ton tender $5900. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. CUSTOM BUILT 1200 gal. liquid fert. cart, twin cyl. pump, large tires, $5500. Phone 306-461-9656, Macoun, SK. TWIN 1750 AMMONIA unit on 1989 8000 Ford, NEW CERTIFICATION, Blackmer pump with scale, $32,000; 1994 F7000 Blackmer w/meter, single 2500, $24,000; Flexi-Coil 300B 41’ Raven, harrows, carbon knives, $9000. 403-472-1944, Beiseker, AB

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SPREADER/TENDER MAKES AND MODELS

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SAKUNDIAK NEW STOCK arriving soon! Variety of 2011 models still available in 8” and 10” sizes and lengths. 1- used 12”x72’ Sakundiak SLM/D, $14,900; 1- used Wheatheart 8”x51’ c/w engine and mover, $ 8 , 9 0 0 ; a l s o C o nve y - A l l c o nve y o r s available. All units have leasing options. Call Dale, Mainway Farm Equipment Ltd. 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299 cell, Davidson, SK, www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca

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19’ HAUL ALL drill fill, approx. 250 bu. grain and 6 tonne fertilizer compartments. New fertilizer auger flighting 2 seasons ago, some rust on bottom of fertilizer compartment, good shape. $2500 OBO. 306-945-2074 306-232-7860 Waldheim SK VALMAR 6600 PTO fertilizer spreader AU G E R S : N E W / U S E D . Wheatheart, w/2nd metering system, large tires, 60’ Westfield, Sakundiak augers, Auger SP booms. 204-483-2004, Souris, MB. kits, Batco conveyors, Rem grain vacs, DICKIE JOHN NH3 KIT, auto-rate control- Wheatheart post pounders. New/used, good prices, leasing available. Call ler. Phone 403-312-5113, Swalwell, AB. 1-866-746-2666.

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SAKUNDIAK GRAIN AUGERS. Innovative Hawes Agro auger movers, elec. clutches, bin sweeps, reversible gearboxes and all makes of engines. Call Bob at Hawes Industries, toll free 1-888-755-5575, your #1 auger dealer in Canada, for great cash prices. Regina, Saskatoon, Semans.

GRAINMAX HIGH CAPACITY AUGERS 2008 CASE 4020, 330 HP, auto, 70’ flex air, 2000 hrs., $192,000; 4x4 2002 AgChem, AirMax 1000, 2450 hrs., $104,000; 2002 Loral 400 HP, auto, AirMax 1000, 4400 hrs., $94,500; 2002 Loral, 400 HP auto, AirMax 2000 twin bin, 70’ booms, 2950 hrs., $104,000; 4x4 1999 Loral, AirMax 5 bed, $71,000; 1999 AgChem, 70’ booms, $68,000; 1997 AgChem, 70’ booms, $38,000; 1997 Loral, AirMax 5, $57,500; 1996 Loral AirMax 5 bed w/chemical bins, 8700 hrs., $33,500; 1996 Mertz 2 bin w/chemical bins, $37,000; Wilmar semi tender, 2 axles, $31,500; 2001 Case 3 wheeler, 70’ booms, $67,000; 1999 Loral w/Super 10 spd., 3020 new leader spinner bed, $43,000; 8 ton Doyle vertical blender, 40 HP, $17,500; 5 ton Tyler blender, 40 HP, $7500. Northwest largest used selection of fertilizer equipment 406-466-5356, www.fertilizerequipment.net Choteau, MT.

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CallCan-Seed Equipm entLtd. 1-866-882-2243, Rosetown, SK www.flightingsupply.com 1-800-644-8397 for details. FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS- 8300 Imp. gal., get yours now! Contact your nearest Localservice w ith the m ost know ledge Flaman location or call 1-888-435-2626 or 45’ BELT CONVEYOR (Batco field loader w w w .canseedequip.com 1545) c/w motor and mover kit. 6000 visit www.flaman.com bu./hour, ideal for unloading hopper bins. 1250 GALLON PATTISON fertilizer cart, Gentle handling of pulse crops. Call your WANTED: GRAVITY TABLE, Oliver Model g o o d c o n d i t i o n . A s k i n g $ 1 3 , 5 0 0 . n e a r e s t F l a m a n s t o r e o r c a l l 160, preferably c/w dust hood. Other makes considered. 306-795-3314 Ituna SK 1-888-435-2626. www.flaman.com Phone/text 306-631-8854 Moose Jaw, SK. S A K U N D I A K A U G E R S I N S TO C K : swings, truck loading, Hawes Agro SP movers. Contact Hoffart Services Inc. SAKUNDIAK GRAIN AUGERS available Odessa, SK, 306-957-2033. with self-propelled mover kits and bin sweeps. Contact Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin toll free 1-888-304-2837. SALE: WHEATHEART AUGERS: BH 8x41 N E W 4 0 0 B U. G R AV I T Y WAG O N S , w/mover, clutch, 27 HP motor, reg. $6,700; 600 bu., $12,000. Large selection $12,780, cash $11,100; BH 8x46 with used gravity wagons 250-750 bu. Used mover, clutch, 27 HP Kohler, reg. $13,200, grain carts 450-1050 bu. 1-866-938-8537, cash $11,500; BH 8x51 with mover, clutch www.zettlerfarmequipment.com and 30 HP, reg. $13,500, cash $11,750; 2009 BRENT 882 grain cart, PTO, tarp, BH 10x41 with mover, clutch and 35 HP $38,000; 1997 Bourgault 1100 bushel. Vanguard, reg. $14,300, cash $12,500. grain cart, w/new tarp, PTO, $27,000. A.E. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. Chicoine Farm Equipment 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

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J&M 750 bushel gravity grain wagon, green, asking $12,000 OBO. 306-755-2084 Tramping Lake, SK. 2004 BOURGAULT 1100 grain cart, new flighting, spare tire, exc. cond., asking $39,000. 780-624-2166, Isidore, AB. 2011 J&M 875-18, tarp, 30.5x32’s, only 2000 acres use, mint, $33,500. 780-376-3577, Daysland, AB.

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6x41 WESTFIELD UTILITY auger, new, never used, with drive pulley, belts, and stabilizer bearing. Wanted: 7x40 Brandt auger. 780-745-2371, Paradise Valley, AB. WHEATHEART 10” TRANSFER auger with 3 HP Honda; Sekundiak 12”x72’ swing auger; Sekundiak 10”x40’ auger. 306-771-2527, Edenwold, SK. RETIRING: 13”X70’ Wheatheart auger, hydraulic mover, $11,500. 306-934-6703 eves, Saskatoon, SK. 10”X60 BRANDT AUGER and a 7”x46 Farm King auger. 204-546-3154, Grandview, MB.

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2011 BRANDT 7500EX, 7500 bu/hr., 50 hrs., 8” hose, 13” auger, excellent condition. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. 2008 BRANDT 5000 EX grain vac, good condition. $16,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks, SK, 306-449-2255. REM 2700 GRAIN VAC, excellent shape. Phone 306-772-1004 or 306-784-2407, Herbert, SK. CONEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, accessories. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.com

BALE SPEARS, high quality imported from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, excellent pricing. Call now toll free 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. 1997 JD 566 hyd. PU, 31x13.5 gauge wheels, mega tooth PU, double twine arm, shedded. 306-869-2883, Radville, SK. 855 NH ROUND BALER, net wrap, good condition, $2500. 306-681-7610 or 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK.

2010 JD 9770 STS, 355 hrs, Contour Master, self-levelling shoe, chopper, 20.8x42’s w/duals, $210,000 US. Fairfax, Minnesota, 320-848-2496, 320-894-6560 www.ms-diversified.com 2010 JD 9870 STS, Premier cab, 800-38 and 28L-26 Firestone tires, HD feeding pkg., high ware threshing and unloading, 26’ unloading auger, Pro-Drive w/Autofeed, GS 3000 screen w/AutoTrac, 615P h e a d e r, $ 2 7 5 , 0 0 0 d e l i ve r e d . P h o n e 403-818-2816, Calgary, AB. 2011 JD 9770, Premier cab, 615 PU, small 2006 590R, 717 sep. hrs., field ready, exc. grains concave, Contour-Master, 22.5’ aushape, $185,000 OBO must sell; 2007 40’ g e r, d u a l s , 5 5 e n g . h r s . , l i ke n ew. flex header, 540, air reel, $41,000 OBO. 204-467-2109 (after 8 PM), Stonewall, MB. 204-632-5334 or 204-981-4291, leave 2002 JD 9650, 2279 sep. hrs., deluxe cab message, Winnipeg, MB. w/ClimaTrak, grain loss monitor, yield and moisture monitor, Auto header height control, Dial-A-Speed, straw chopper, Rede2009 NH CR9060, 722/943 hrs., loaded, kop chaff blower, JD 914 pickup header, c/w Michel’s electric topper, $175,000 always shedded, Greenlighted every year! w/16’ Swathmaster header, $155,000 Excellent shape! $119,000. Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. without. 204-683-2562, St. Lazare, MB. 1998 JD CTS II, 2000 sep. hrs., loaded, GreenStar, P914 PU, shedded, field ready. 306-695-2623, Indian Head, SK. 1996 JOHN DEERE 9600, chaff spreader, duals, $47,000; 1997 JD 30’ flex header, $9000. Ph. 306-524-4960, Semans, SK.

2008 NH CR9070 COMBINE, field ready, BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all 785 hrs., headers available, $169,000. loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. Trades welcome, financing available. Call now 1-866-443-7444. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2008 CR 9070, Swathmaster, yield and m o i s t u r e , R e d e ko p , f i e l d t r a c ke r, $217,000. Hergott Farm Equipment, your JD 530 MOWER conditioner, only done CIH Dealer, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK 200 acres; JD 348 square baler, only 2000 bales; Frontier rotary rake, only done 120 2009 NH CR 9070, 564 sep. hrs., Autoacres. 403-728-8200, Spruce View, AB. Steer, auto header height w/lateral tilt. Draper head, flex head and PU head also avail. $227,000. 306-722-7644 Fillmore SK 2002 PRAIRIE STAR 4952, 972 30’ MacDon w/1330 cutter bar hrs., double swath, canola drum, 2 spd. turbo diesel, Outback E-drive AutoSteer, big tires and rear weight kit, $68,000 OBO. Jess 306-869-7013, Radville, SK. 2010 JD A400, 36’ HoneyBee header and roller, $109,000. Phone 306-421-0205, Estevan, SK. 1995 NH 2550, 2007 25’ header and PU reel, double knife drive, DS. Located in Viscount, SK. Phone 403-312-5113. 25’ 2004 WESTWARD 9352i, 2 spd., 1200 hrs, DS, single knife, 2 rotor shears, hyd. f r e e f o r m r o l l e r, e x c e l l e n t s h a p e . 306-460-8858, 306-967-2423, Eatonia, SK.

2006 NH CR970, 1186 hrs., Redekop MAV, loaded, $119,800. Trades welcome. Financing available, 1-800-667-4515. See video at: www.combineworld.com 2003 NH CX860, 1550 hrs, Swathmaster PU, exc. cond., big rubber, yield and moisture, header tilt, shedded, MAV chopper, offers. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. 2007 CR9070, 20.8x42 duals, loaded, 360 threshing hrs; 2000 SP36 HoneyBee draper header, gauge wheels, hyd. fore/aft, split reel, steel teeth. Arch Equipment, 306-867-7252, Outlook, SK. 1994 TR97 NH, concave and rotors rebuilt, completely checked over, field ready. 30’ Honeybee header, PU reel comes w/combine or can be purchased without. Offers. 306-962-7560, Eston, SK.

LARGE SELECTION of dual screen rotary screeners and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. 2010 MF 9430, 540 hrs, 36’, GPS, duals, 2 0 4 - 8 5 7 - 8 4 0 3 , P o r t a g e l a P r a i r i e , swath roller, $90,000. 306-231-3993, www.versluistrading.com Humboldt, SK. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com CUSTOM COLOR SORTING. All types of 2002 CASE/IH HESTON 8230, 30’ PT commodities. Call Ackerman Ag Services swather, vg cond., $8500; Case/IH Heston 8820, 30’, PU reel, DS, 791 hrs., vg cond. 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK. $32,000. 306-672-8102, Gull Lake, SK. DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, great for pulse crops, best selection in 2010 CIH 1903, 36’, roller, $128,000; 2007 W e s t e r n C a n a d a . 3 0 6 - 2 5 9 - 4 9 2 3 , Premier 2952, 30’, vg, $97,800; WW 9352, 30’, DSA, $84,500; CIH 730, 30’, PTO, 306-946-7923, Young, SK. $3500; CIH 736, 36’, PT; 2010 CIH FOREVER SIMON DAY MOBILE grain WD1203, 36’. Hergott Farm Equipment 2005 CX860, 1337 sep. hrs., shedded, cleaner, fully self-contained on fully en- 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. very good cond., $119,500. 780-878-1479, closed trailer. 306-736-2445, Kipling, SK. 780-672-7340, Camrose, AB.

2009 BRENT 782 cart, hyd. or PTO, tarp, used 1 year, $32,000. 306-577-7990, 306-453-6737, Carlyle, SK.

UNVERFERTH 8250, 850 bu., tarp, w w w .fullb in s upe rs e n s o r.co m 2006 cameras, PTO, shedded, $27,000 or with SAKUNDIAK GRAIN AUGERS: Hawes SP hyd. drive, $28,500. 10% will hold until kits and clutches, Kohler, B&S engines, gas spring. 306-421-6654, Estevan, SK. and diesel. Call Brian “The Auger Guy” 2008 BRENT 1080 grain cart. Scale; 900 204-724-6197, Souris, MB. 60R38 Trelleborg tires; hyd. spout; PTO; FARMERS WANTED CHANGE and Wheat- 20” auger, $36,000. 306-231-9020, Humheart delivered! The new R series auger boldt, SK. is faster, stronger and larger. Improved features include: higher capacity, larger bearings, smooth, quiet operation and a larger gearbox on the 10” model. Come LMC MARK IV gravity with air suction deck see this new auger at your nearest Flaman cover; #6 precision grader (Carter Day); 8 Sales or call 1-888-435-2626. way - 6” Behlen distributor; 8 way - 8” Sullivan Strong distributor; 10,000 bu./hr bulk weigh scale; 3,000 bu./hr. HAWES AGRO MOVER KITS overhead overhead bulk weigh scale and support Electric clutches & reversible gear boxes. tower. 306-398-4714, Cutknife, SK. New 10” Sakundiak augers 40’ to 60’ Kohler Engines Gas 18 - 40 HP, Diesel 40 - 50 HP

FREE COLOUR SORTER DEMO- Flaman Grain Cleaning and Handling is offering you the chance to bring us your dirty sample of grain and let us show you what a SATAKE colour sorter can do for you. Call us today in Saskatoon at 306-934-2121 and book your appointment!

2010 REM ENTERPRISES 2700 diesel grain vac running on 130 HP Deutz liquid-cooled fully enclosed engine featuring electric brakes, engine does not have to be running to operate the hydraulic system. Wheels are mounted on heavy-duty double 6000 lb. axles. Electric over hydraulic auger fold, 40 gal. fuel capacity. Unit in excellent condition with only 200 hrs and one year warranty remaining. DOT approved for both USA and Canada. $47,000 OBO. 780-915-0620 Edmonton AB or jmktrucking@hotmail.com

2011 9120, duals, 205 hrs., $349,000; 2010 9120, FC, SM $324,000; 2009 9120 Magna cut, $279,000; 8010 topper, $199,000; 2388, AFX, Y&M, big top, $ 1 1 0 , 0 0 0 ; 2 3 8 8 A F X , Y & M , t o p p e r, $129,000; 2388 AFX, Y&M, $110,000; 2388 hopper ext. $99,000; 2188 exceller, Mav, Swathmaster, $76,000; 2188, exceller, Swathmaster, topper, $65,000; 1997 2188 AFX, Rake-Up, topper, $69,000; 2188 AFX, sm topper, $65,000; 2188 sm, Y&M, $66,500; 1666 Rake-Up, 2656 eng. hrs., $37,000; 1680, shedded, $17,500; IH 1480, 210 HP, $11,900; JD 9870 STS; 2JD 9860’s; NH CR9070. Hergott Farm Equipment, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. RETIRING: 2006 8010 Case/IH combine, 590 rotor hrs., 2016 header, loaded, exc. cond., $210,000. 25% down, balance July 1, 2012. 306-934-6703 eves, Saskatoon SK 2001 CASE/IH 2388, 1940 E hrs., 1533 R hrs., c/w 2015 header, hopper ext., long auger, chopper, rock trap, been shedded, smoke free cab. 306-228-3651, Unity, SK.

GSI GRAIN DRYERS. Ph. Glenmor, Prince Albert, SK., 306-764-2325. For all your grain drying needs! www.glenmor.cc We are the GT grain dryer parts distributor.

NEW GSI GRAIN DRYERS: Canola screens, propane/nat. gas fired. Efficient, reliable and easy to operate. Significant early order discount pricing now in effect. Call for for more information. 204-998-9915, Alta588 CRIPPIN screen machine w/brush mont, MB. www.vzgrain.com cleaners, good cond. Asking $7500 WrentSUPERB GRAIN DRYERS Winter proham, AB. 403-634-1731 or 403-222-2258. gram has started. Largest and quietest sinGRAIN CLEANING SCREEN and frames gle phase dryer in the industry. Over 34 for all makes and models of grain cleaners. years experience in grain drying. Moridge Housing Western Canada’s largest in- parts also available. Grant Services Ltd, ventory of perforated material, we will set 306-272-4195, Foam Lake, SK. your cleaner up to your recommendation. SMALL CONTINUOUS MODEL DriAll grain Also, ask us about bucket elevators and dryer, very nice condition, priced to sell. accessories Call Flaman Grain Cleaning, 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK. 1-888-435-2626. GSI AND used grain dryers. For price TWO CARTER DAY 612 graders, excellent NEW contact Franklin Voth, Sales Rep condition, $7500 each. 403-634-1731 or savings, fo r A xis Farms Ltd., Manitou, MB. 403-222-2258, Wrentham, AB. 204-242-3300, www.fvoth.com CALL MINIC IND. for all your bucket elevator, screw/drag and belt conveyor parts and accessories. We specialize in stainless steel and mild steel for your new equip- MOTOMCO MODEL 919, moisture meter ment quotation requirements. Call Chris at and scale. All grain charts. Exc. cond. $550 OBO. 306-873-4160, Tisdale SK. 204-339-1941, Winnipeg, MB.

2009 9770 STS w/2010 615P PU. Contour Master, GSII ready, 42” duals and oversized rear tires. Extension auger, fine cut chopper. CMI every year. Stored inside. BUY NEW PU REEL GET $1000 in-store Call 306-948-7247, Biggar, SK. credit. For MF, CCIL, IH 4000/5000 or 2010 9770 STS, 520 engine hrs, 433 sep. Hesston swathers starting at $4800. hrs, large and small concaves, 26’ auger, Promo good up to January 15, 2012. 6 1 5 P P U, a s k i n g $ 2 3 6 , 0 0 0 O B O . 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 204-215-0999, Boissevain, MB. HAY CRIMPER for sale off a IHC 4000 swather, 1 rubber and 1 steel roller, vg JD 8820, rebuilt, low hrs., w/Sunnybrook concave and cyl., airfoil sieve, field ready, shape, $1500. Ph: 780 336-6378, Irma, AB excellent. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 2011 9870 STS combine, duals, 615 PU, BALE WAGON 12 ton self-unloading c/w long auger delivered mid Oct., only 60 McKee stack and move, $3000. Call Ron threshing hrs, always shedded, special 306-384-4512, Saskatoon, SK. $325,000. 250-787-7383, Charlie Lake, BC MACDON 741 HAY conditioner to fit Mac- 2009 JD 9870 STS, 4 WD, 613 hrs., ConDon 972 header or equiv.; 40’ Piecelander tour Master, premier cab, self-levelling roller; 26’ Schulte 5026 mower. All low shoe, 20.8x42’s, 5 spd. reverser, power acres. 250-843-7359, 250-782-0220, Daw- c a s t t a i l b o a r d . $ 2 2 5 , 0 0 0 U S. C a l l : son Creek, BC. 320-848-2496, www.ms-diversified.com HAYBINE /DISCBINE, 1340 Hesston, ask- Fairfax, Minnesota. ing $12,000, selling farm. 780-387-4048, 2011 9770 STS, 440 engine hrs., 325 Millet, AB. sep. hrs., fully loaded, reduced to sell firm. Will CMI certify to pur2 0 1 1 N H B R 7 0 9 0 R O U N D B A L E R , $240,000 $30,000 firm; 2009 (purchased new in chaser. 306-948-7535, Bigger, SK. 2011) NH HS7150 14’ HAYBINE, mint, 2003 JD 9650 STS, 914 PU, duals, hop$30,000 firm. Both done only 800 acres. per topper w/cover, Y&M, deluxe header Travis or Lori 306-342-4862, Glaslyn, SK. controls, 60 Series concaves, always shedded, Greenlighted every year, lots of numerous updates, $103,000 OBO; 1997 36’ header avail. 204-773-0553, Russell, MB. 2006 9660 STS, Contour-Master, 1280 hrs, bullet rotor, high speed unloading auger, $138,000 OBO. 306-625-7939, Kincaid, SK. CASE/IH COMBINES and other makes and models. Call the combine superstore. 2000 JD 9650W, 2800 sep. hrs., $29,000 Trades welcome, delivery can be arranged. in recent work orders, $89,900 OBO. 306-231-8111, Humboldt, SK. Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB.

2009 JD 9870 STS, w/615 PU, 580 rotor hrs, $8500 Greenlight completed, single 900/600 tires, never harvested lentils, Harvest Smart and Pro-Drive options, asking $249,500. 403-371-3635, 403-946-5957, Crossfield, AB. 1997 CTS JD combine, 2391 threshing hrs., deluxe cab, big top c/w extension (300 bu.), Sunnybrook cyl. and beater, fine cut chopper, extra long auger, 30.5x32 and 23x28 tires, 914 PU header, $60,000; 2002 MacDon 30’ draper header, PU reel, hyd. fore and aft, shedded, well maintained. No rocks! $25,000. 780-837-8047, Falher, AB. 2002 JD 9650, 2147 sep. hrs., Deluxe cab w/ClimaTrak, grain loss monitor, Auto header height control, Dial-A-speed, straw chopper, Redekop chaff blower, JD 914 PU header, always shedded and Greenlighted every year! Exc. shape! $119,000. Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. 1990 9600, 2900 sep. hrs, long auger, 914 PU, 2 spd. cyl., hopper topper, new tires and new chopper knives after 2011 harvest, very good cond., $55,000 OBO. 204-239-7874, Austin, MB. TWO 2010 JD 9870’s STS w/JD 615 PU, loaded, 20.8 duals, like new, extended warranty. 1 w/274 eng. hrs, 193 sep. hrs and 1 w/244 eng. hrs. and 168 sep. hrs. 306-536-0890, Yellow Grass, SK. 1998 JD 9610, 2500 sep hrs., 3600 eng., greenlight, data center, 914 PU, $65,000 OBO. 306-774-4725, Hodgeville, SK. 1985 7720 TITAN II, 3835 engine hrs., 214 pickup, airfoil sieve, good condition, $19,500. 780-386-2340, Kinsella, AB. 2007 9860 STS PREMIUM, 694 hrs., bullet rotor, mapping, long auger, 615 PU, 900 rice tires, shedded, extras, exc. cond. $209,000. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. 2008 JD 9870 STS, duals, $269,000; 2006 JD 9760 STS, $179,000; JD 9760, Y&M, $169,900 with 3 years interest free. Hergott Farm Equipment, your Case/IH Dealer, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. JD 9650 STS w/914 PU, 1961 thrashing hrs., heavy land, never rocks, grain and yield loss monitor, long auger, hyd. fore and aft, 800 metrics, $110,000. Milestone, SK. 306-436-7727, 306-436-7757. 2011 JD 9870 STS, 115 rotor hrs., Pro drive, auto feed rate, Powercast chopper, 2 6 ’ u n l o a d a u g e r, C o n t o u r - M a s t e r, $328,000. 306-834-7610, Major, SK. 2011 JD 9770, 615 PU, 120 hrs., loaded, duals, contour, $289,000. 306-421-0205, Estevan, SK.

2010 JD 9670 STS, 600 hrs, Contour Master, premier cab, 20.8x38’s, chopper, $195,000. 320-848-2496, 320-894-6560, Fairfax Minnesota www.ms-diversified.com 2008 9870, 615 PU header, $225,000; 2005 9760, MacDon PW7 PU header, $135,000. 780-603-7640, Bruce, AB. 2- 2008 9870 STS, 503 sep. hrs., duals, long auger, powercast tail board, warranty, c / w 6 1 5 P U h e a d e r, H D l i f t r a m s . $249,000 ea or both for $480,000. 780204-0391, 780-786-2867 Mayerthorpe, AB.

2005 JD 9660 STS, c/w 914P pickup, HHC, rock trap, Flexi-Coil chopper, big auger, green star, yield and moisture, touch-set, 800/65R32 tires, 1772 hrs. Harvest ready. $110,000. Ph 780 679 7680, Ferintosh, AB.

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2003 JD 9650 STS, w/914 PU, 1440 rotor hrs, moisture and yield monitors, well maintained, shedded, very good condition, asking $98,500. 403-371-3635, 403-946-5957, Crossfield, AB.

RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; Also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK, www.straightcutheaders.com

AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tractors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/other Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battleford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge inventory new and used tractor parts. 1-888-676-4847.

2010 JD 9770 STS, 491 sep. hours., Contour Master w/high torque variable spd. feeder house, high cap lift cylinders, 22’ perforated high cap unloading auger, chopper, HD final drives, 800/70R38 tires80%, small grain and corn/bean concaves included! Just been Greenlighted! Full machine warranty till May 2/13 or 1500 eng. hrs. Excellent shape! $239,750. Ph Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. 2005 JD 635F HYDRAFLEX HEADER, new full finger auger, knife and guards. Nice condition, $29,900. Trades welcome. Financing available. Watch video at: www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515 2006 MACDON 973 36’ with 873 Lexion adapter, fore/aft reel, slow speed trans., upper cross auger, skid shoes, PU reel. New in 2007, $35,000 OBO. 403-888-7255, Acme, AB. 2008 JD 9870 STS combine, 600 eng. hrs., 400 rotor hrs., AutoSteer ready, Contour Master, variable spd., HD feeder chain, 520/85R38 duals, 480/70R30 rear tires, header pkg., fine cut chopper, c/w 615P 16’ 2012 PU header, 2008 630F straight cut header, 30’ machine c/w both headers, field ready. Can deliver. Total $271,000. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

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2001 JD 930R header. Used less than 4000 acres. Full finger auger, PU reel, dial-aspeed, 50 series hook-up, shedded, w/wo home made transport. Would consider delivery. Asking $13,500. 403-545-2331, 403-330-8042, Bow Island, AB.

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TWO 2009 NH (Honey Bee) 94C 30’ draper headers, NH CR/CX combine adapter, UII PU reel, hyd. fore/aft, poly skid plates, hyd. pitch control, auto height sensors, gauge wheels, factory transport. Each header has done approx. 1200 acres, like new condition, asking $35,500 each. Phone Ken at 306-536-5490, Regina, SK.

COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com We buy machinery.

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1993 HONEYBEE SP42 HEADER, UII PU reels, dual knife drive, Schumacher cutting system good, fits JD combines, other adapters available, $15,900. Trades welcome. Financing available. Watch video at: www.combineworld.com 1-800-557-4515 MACDON HEADERS: 2009 40’ D60, CNH adaptor, $55,500; 1997 36’ 960. Both shedded. 2010 42’ header trailer, delivery available. 780-376-3577, Daysland, AB.

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3- 2011 635F flex heads and 2- 2011 635D Draper heads, very low acres, like new. Call Ron at 204-272-5070 or 204-626-3283, Sperling, MB.

1995 MACDON 960 25’ HEADER, PU reel, c/w JD/MF/CIH adapters, $12,900. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

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COMBINE WORLD 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 20 minutes East of Saskatoon, SK. on Highway #16. 1 year warranty on all new, used, and rebuilt parts. Canada’s largest inventory of late model combines and swathers. NEW WOBBLE BOXES for JD, NH, IH, MacDon headers. Made in Europe, factory quality. Get it direct from Western Canada’s sole distributor starting at $995. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

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AG SHIELD CLEAN used sprayers. 2009 134’ floating boom solid shields, 3-way nozzles, 1500 US gal., GFS (automatic height control), autorate, foamer, $48,700. 2005 90’ floating boom solid shields, 2-way nozzles, 1000 US gal., GFS, autorate, foamer, $23,300. Prices OBO. Pictures available at sales@agshield.com. Ag Shield, Benito, MB, 1-800-561-0132.

2004 CASE SPX 4260, 60/90’, 2700 hrs., Farmscan GPS, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, AcuBoom, Aim command, active suspension, fence row nozzles, surveyor cab, vg cond. $115,000. 403-485-8116, Vulcan, AB

APACHE AS1000, good condition, 1375 hrs., 90’ booms, Outback AutoSteer, AutoBoom, auto shutoff, 1000 gal tank, chem handler, rinse tank, triple nozzle bodies, HID work lights, $99,000. 204-734-8502, 204-734-0837, Durban, MB. 1998 WILLMAR 7250, w/90’ Spray-Air boom, SS 600 gal. tank, Satloc guidance, rear duals, 2450 hrs., Midtech rate controller, $58,500. Phone 306-227-7856 or 306-375-2943, Kyle, SK. 1997 LODE-KING sprayer trailer, double drop, 3000 gal. water, chem handler and chemical lock-up cage, $23,000 OBO. Phone 306-333-2244, Abernethy, SK. 2004 CASE 3200, AIM, Outback AutoSteering, 1300 hrs, $128,000. 306-577-7990, 306-453-6737, Carlyle, SK. 1998 SPRA-COUPE 3640, 70’, 1160 hrs., shedded, new dividers, foam marker, good cond, $47,500. 780-608-0556 Camrose AB CIH 4420, 120’, $254,000; 2010 JD 4830, 230 hrs., $249,000; 2008 Miller A75, 1200 gal., 275 HP, $159,900; Willmar 6400, 4 WD, $39,000; Spra-Coupe 220 60’, coming. Hergott Farm Equipment, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. 2010 JOHN DEERE 4730, 100’, 745 hrs., boom height and section control, GPS w/2600 display, poly, 2 sets of tires. 306-536-3870, Regina, SK.

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2007 APACHE AS-1010, 1000 gal., 100’ boom, 1500 hrs, 215 HP, AutoSteer, Raven Envisio-Pro, auto shut-off, AutoHeight control, incl. floater tires, exc. cond., fully loaded $125,000. 306-535-7708 Sedley SK 2009 JD 4830, 450 eng. hrs. Loaded, AMS, 2 sets of tires, HID lighting, $265,000. 306-441-9320, North Battleford, SK. 1998 JD 4700 sprayer, 2787 hrs., 90’ boom, 750 poly tank, 2 sets of tires, foamer, good cond., $85,000. 306-967-2541, 306-628-7808 cell, Leader, SK. 2009 ROGATOR 1286, 940 hrs., Cat C9, Raven Viper Pro, AutoBoom, Raven GPS and AutoSteer, 24.5/32 and 380/46 tires, 100’ booms, 5-tip nozzles, other options. $240,000 OBO. Phone 306-333-2244, Abernethy, SK 2007 4720 JD, 1400 hrs, 90’ boom, very nice, $155,000. Delivery available. Call 701-240-5737. MELROE SPRA-COUPE 215 52’, 4 wheel, $8900. Call 306-231-8111, Humboldt, SK. 2006 JD 4720, 2 sets tires, 1800 hrs, SS tank, 90’ booms, asking $145,000. 204-526-2040, Bruxelles, MB. 2006 WILMAR EAGLE 8500, 90’, 2400 hrs, Outback GPS, mapping, etc, extra tires, crop dividers, other options. Prince Albert, SK. 306-961-6170.

2001 JD 4710, 800 gal, 90’, 3522 hrs., 2 sets of tires, loaded w/Outback GPS, 3” fill, hyd. tread adjust. $115,000. 306-327-8227, Kelvington, SK. 2006 APACHE 1010, 398 hrs total, 1000 gal., 100’ booms, autorate, Rinex auto shutoff, AutoBoom height, Outback GPS YOUNG’S EQUIPMENT INC. For all your c/w AutoSteer, Sharpshooter pulse syssilage equipment needs call Kevin or Ron tem. 306-666-4807, Golden Prairie, SK. toll free 1-800-803-8346, Regina, SK. 2002 CIH SPX 2130 sprayer, 2 sets of BJM SILAGE MIXER wagon, new inside wheels/ tires (brand new). 80’ boom with skin, new augers, and scale only 2 yrs. old, True Boom, EZ guide 500 with Ag Leader asking $4000. 1994 NH 900 silage cutter, mapping. Tridekon crop dividers. Active w/Richardton hydump wagon, asking suspension, 1900 hrs. Asking $85,000. $10,500. 306-782-7241, Rokeby, SK. 780-753-6581, 780-753-6029, Hayter, AB COMMERCIAL SILAGE, TRUCK BODIES, 2006 JD 4920 120’, 2100 hrs., loaded, 2 trailers. Well constructed, heavy duty, ta- sets of tires, $167,500. 306-543-8746, Repered w/regular grain gates or hyd. silage gina, SK, www.lucsusedequipment.com gates. CIM, Humboldt, SK, 306-682-2505. 1982 HAGIE 647 high clearance 4 WD, 2005 NH FP 240 FORAGE CUTTER, diesel, 80’ updated boom, 500 gal, MT flow good shape, well maintained, knives and control, Outback guidance, new nozzles, shear bar replaced recently, new roller $9000 OBO. 204-529-2104, Mather, MB. chains and blower liner, 15,000 tonnes cut, pulled behind 185 HP tractor, original 2009 ROGATOR 1084 Raven Smart Trax, owner, $30,000 OBO. Mike 780-777-5364, viper pro, Auto and AccuBoom, 2 sets of tires, 120’ or 100’ boom, remote for checkmike.ohlmann@gmail.com Leduc, AB. ing nozzles. VG condition, 1850 hrs. Asking $169,000. 306-843-7465, Wilkie, SK. 2007 ROGATOR 1074SS, 1300 hrs., 2 sets 12R 22” ALLOWAY BAND SPRAYER, 3 o f t i r e s , 1 0 0 ’ b o o m s , $ 1 5 9 , 0 0 0 . hollow cone nozzles per row, $5000 OBO. 306-441-9320, North Battleford, SK. Phone Joe 306-353-4415, Riverhurst, SK. MILLER CONDOR A75, w/103’ Spray-Air boom, 1200 gallon tank, mechanical drive, auto boom, AccuBoom, auto steer, 2 sets of tires, 1275 hrs. Randy, 306-365-4212 or 306-365-8386, Guernsey, SK. 2006 JD 4720, 1366 hrs., 90’ boom, 800 2002 FLEXI-COIL 67XL susp. boom, 90’, gal. tank, traction control, 5 position noz850 gal. tank, autorate, triple nozzles, dual zles, Auto-Trac and Greenstar ready, foam whls, $17,000. 306-726-7716, Southey, SK markers. Very clean, shedded, asking $145,000. 306-947-2812, Hepburn, SK. 1997 BOURGAULT 950, 100’, 2 tanks (833 gal. and 125 gal.), wind screens, $18,000. 2001 APACHE 890 Plus, 200 HP Cummins engine, 6 spd. auto Funk trans., 1018 hrs., Phone 306-497-2551, Blaine Lake, SK. 100’ boom, Trimble 500 AutoSteer, Raven 2003 FLEXI-COIL 67XL susp. boom, 90’, autorate, foam marker, 850 gal. tank, 4 1250 gal. tank, triple nozzle bodies, wind Tridekon crop dividers, 2 sets of rear tires, screens, rinse tank, wand wash, exc. cond. $ 9 5 , 0 0 0 O B O . 4 0 3 - 9 3 4 - 4 2 4 3 , Call Rod at 306-463-7713, Kindersley, SK. 403-934-4244, Strathmore, AB. 1 9 9 7 F L E X I - C O I L S YS T E M 6 5 1 0 0 ’ , 2010 JD 4930, Hi flow pump, SS plumbw/wind screen, PTO pump, foam marker, ing, 2 sets tires, deluxe cab, boom track 5, e x t r a n o z z l e s , e x c e l l e n t , $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 . JD star fire 1, Swath Pro, excellent condi204-847-0000, 204-842-3616, Birtle, MB. tion, low hrs. Phone 306-278-2452 or 2008 NH FF216, 100’ suspended boom, 306-278-7396, Porcupine Plain, SK. triple nozzles, induction tank, 1600 US gal., 18.4x38 tires, $45,000. 306-259-4881, 306-946-9513, Young, SK. JD FRONT MOUNT 59” snowblower, fits JD 3120 to 3720, and most JD compact utility tractors, used only 4 hours, $4500 OBO. 306-243-4811, Outlook, SK.

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DROP DECK semi style sprayer trailers Air ride, tandem and tridems. 45’ - 53’. SK: 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. NEW 710/70R38 rims and tires for JD 4710, 4720, and 4730, $15,000/set. 9 0 0 / 5 0 R 4 2 M i c h e l i n fo r 4 9 3 0 J D, 650/65R38 for JD 4830. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK.

1999 HARMON 4480 air drill, w/3100 TBH, 9.6” spacing, carbide openers, paired row w/4” V packers, $30,000 OBO. 306-826-5665, Marsden, SK. 2010 JD 1870 Conserva Pak 56’, 12” spacing, paired row openers, rear hitch, 1910 430 bu. commodity cart TBT w/conveyor, duals and 4 meter rolls, optional Alpine liquid kit. Mint condition! 306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. 33’ CASE/CONCORD 3310 drill (red) c/w Flexi-Coil 2320 TBH tank, double shoot, 10” spacing, 3-bar harrows, complete unit always shedded, exc. cond, $47,500. 780-608-0556, Camrose, AB. 1997 FLEXI-COIL 51’ 5000, 9”, 550 lb, 3.5” steel packers, single shoot, $35,000. CamDon Motors 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2008 CIH SDX 40’ disc drill, single shoot, new scrapers, w/3380 TBT cart, var. rate. 306-672-3711, 306-672-7616 Gull Lake SK 1820 JD air drill, double shoot, Atomjet, 10” space, c/w 1900 430 bu. 3 compartment cart, $65,000. Moose Jaw, SK. 306-692-2258 FOR SALE: 44’ JD 730 drill, 7-1/2” spacing, c/w 787 tank, single shoot, unit shedded, $24,000. Please call: 204-825-8495 or 204-873-2487, Morden, MB. BOURGAULT 3310, 65’, 10” spacing, MRB’s, V-style packing tires, $175,000. 306-648-3675, Gravelbourg, SK. 5710 1998 33’, 12” space, midros shank, 3.5” steel Raven, NH3 kit, c/w 1997 1720 Flexi-Coil TBT, both in exc. cond., $55,000. 306-332-8098, Balcarres, SK. 1998 BOURGAULT 5710, 35’, 7.2” spacing, 3195 air tank, $45,000 OBO. Located near North Dakota border. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586. 2 0 0 2 C O N S E R VA PA K 5 6 ’ , a s k i n g $70,000. 780-603-3455, Vegreville, AB JD 737, 10” spacing 40’, JD 1900 cart, 3 tanks, 340 bu., double shoot. Lynwood Miller, Avonlea, SK. 306-868-7880. 2010 NH Precision P2070, 70’, 10” spacing, double shoot, blockage, Atom Jet, NH3 twin band openers, P1060 TBH variable rate cart. 306-536-3870, Regina, SK 3225 BOURGAULT AIR TANK, hitch, shedded, 3rd tank, excellent, $17,500. 306-233-7305, Cudworth, SK. 2005 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 58’, 10” spacing, triple shoot, NH3, 440 bu. TBH cart, 1 season on packer bearings and boot tips, exc. $125,000. 780-608-0653, Strome, AB. 2008 MORRIS MAXIM III 60’, double shoot, Atom Jet side band openers, 450 bu. tank, low acres. 306-278-2518, Porcupine Plain, SK. FLEXI-COIL 6000 40’, 10” spacing, double shoot, c/w TBH NH FC230 tank, with 3rd tank, variable rate, all new discs, $72,000 OBO. 780-614-0787, St. Vincent, AB. JD 1820 AIR drill, 52’, 10” spacing, 4” pneumatic, 8 run single shoot, TBH, $45,000. 306-743-7622, Langenberg, SK. 2 BOURGAULT 3310 drills for auction: 2009 Bourgault 3310, 65 PHD 65’ Paralink hoe drill w/MRB 25, 10” spacing, QDA, 3 section NH3 control and 3 Raven fast valves, V packer wheels; 2008 Bourgault 3310 65 PHD 65’ Paralink hoe drill w/MRB 25, 10” spacing, Dickey John Nitrolator, V packer wheels. Meier Bros Auction, April 4th 2012, Ridgedale, SK. PL#914618 Kramer Auctions Ltd. 306-445-5000 www.kramerauction.com 1999 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33’, double shoot, atom jets, 4” press, 3450 TBH, $65,000. May separate. Phone 306-563-8482 or 306-782-2586, Yorkton, SK.

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2004 MORRIS MAXIM II 40’, 10” spacing, 4” steel, single shoot w/liquid 8336 TBH tank with 3000 gal. US liquid tank, Bourgault wing type carbide tips with liquid t u b e s , A g t r o n b l o c k a g e m o n i t o r. 306-847-4413, 306-963-7755, Liberty, SK. 2010 CASE/IH 800 Precision drill, 60’, 10” spacing, Dutch openers, liquid kit, 3430 TBH variable rate cart, $195,000 OBO. Phone 780-663-2492, Ryley, AB. 1995 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 57’, 550 lb. trips, 9” spacing, 3.5” steel packers capped, 2” shanks w/2001 2340 TBT cart, 40 bu. third tank w/variable rate 3rd tank and double fan. $45,000. 306-293-2912, Bracken, SK. 2006 SEED HAWK, 48-10 w/on board 2500 gal. liquid tank, c/w 4350 Bourgault air tank; 1997 MORRIS MAXIM 3910 air drill, 6240 air cart, single shoot w/side band liquid. 306-457-7332, Stoughton, SK. 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’, 9.8” spacing, w/450 trips, 3” rubber packers, Bourgault 6350 air cart. 780-753-2952, Provost, AB. 1996 EZEE-ON 3500 36’ w/1997 EzeeOn 3175 air tank, ground driven, 175 bu., 2” knock-on spoons, new hoses, c/w packers and harrows, $18,000 OBO. 306-475-2786, 306-640-8074 Ormiston SK 1996 GREAT PLAINS 45’, 7.5” spacing, TBT tank, carbide tips, heavy shanks, steel press, vg cond. $19,000 OBO. 204526-7293, 204-723-2204, Treherne, MB. WANTED: SALFORD AIR DRILL. 306-768-2991, Carrot River, SK. RETIRING: 2000 4812 Seedhawk air drill, c/w blockage monitors, 350 bu. Ezee-On tank, double shoot granular. $85,000. 306-934-6703 eves, Saskatoon, SK. FLEXI-COIL 1720, TBT, air tank, double shoot, stored inside, exc. cond., $16,000 OBO. 403-652-1896 eves, High River, AB. 1991 CASE/IH 8500 air hoe drill, 33’, Atom Jet points, new tires and tank. 306-335-2756, Lemberg, SK. 1994 3310 CONCORD air drill, 340 bu. TBH cart w/third tank, diesel motor, liquid fertilizer kit, Agtron blockage monitors, markers, good cond. $29,000. 306- 642-3225, 306-640-7149, Assiniboia, SK.

2003 57’ FLEXI-COIL 5000, 2320 TBT tank w/TBH 1250 liquid cart, exc. cond. Call Moe 306-472-7990, Lafleche, SK. 54’ BOURGAULT 5710 w/4350 dual shoot cart, 9.8” spacing w/paired row stealth openers, 3.5” packers, 450 lb. trips w/NH3. $52,500. 403-897-2145 Vulcan AB 1999 FLEXI-COIL 7500, 50’ w/2340 TBH variable rate tank, 10” spacing, steel packers, single shoot, $42,000. 306-266-4889, Fir Mountain, SK.

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BART’S TRANSPORT INC. Specializing in towing air drills. Saskatchewan/ Alberta only. 306-441-4316, North Battleford. DAVIDSON TRUCKING, PULLING AIR drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Bob Davidson, Drumheller, 403-823-0746 2005 MORRIS MAXIM III, 40’, 10” spacing, DS paired row, Edge-On shanks, Gen tips, heavy trips, large rubber packers, mud scrapers, rock deflectors, Flexi-Coil manifolds and Morris distribution. Less than 7000 acres (bought new in 2007). $44,000 OBO. 403-860-4019, Irricana, AB. FLEXI-COIL 7500 60’, year 2000, 10” spacing, DS, 4” steel, under 20,000 acres, $22,000, drill only/no tank. 306-862-2387 or 306-862-2413, Nipawin, SK. JD 1870 (Conservapac) 56’, 12” spacing, Flexi-Coil 4350 4 tank special, new condition, $174,900; Flexi-Coil 57’ 5000, 9” spacing, rubber press, $29,900; 2320 TBH tank, $15,900; JD 41’ 820 air drill w/1910 tank, $64,900. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030 anytime, North Battleford, SK 1830 JD 40’ air drill, double shoot, Atom Jet openers, 10” spacing, only 2500 acres, exc. $65,000. 306-229-4319, Warman, SK 1997 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 57.5’, 12” spacing w/NH3 Mid Row, NH3 kit- 2 yrs. old w/1997 2320 tank, good shape, $40,000. 306-746-4626, Raymore, SK. 1998 BOURGAULT 5710, 34’, 9.8” spacing, 3” rubber packers, speed locks and liquid kit, c/w 1994 2155 air tank- always shedded. 306-228-2554 eves, Unity, SK. 2003 MORRIS MAX II, 40’, 10” spacing, 4” steel, single shoot, 7180 tank, shank type NH3 kit, approx. 12,000 acres. Excellent, $58,900. Nipawin, SK. 306-862-2387 or 306-862-2413. 2 BOURGAULT 6550 tanks for auction: 2009 Bourgault 6550 ST TBH w/dual fans, hyd. bag lift, 4 camera pkg., NH3 plumbing, W20 monitor, dual tires and more; 2008 Bourgault 6550 ST TBH w/dual fans, hyd. bag lift, 4 camera pkg., NH3 plumbing, X20 monitor, dual tires and more. Meier Bros Auction April 4th Ridgedale, SK, Kramer Auctions Ltd. 306-445-5000 www.kramerauction.com PL#914618. FLEXI-COIL 5000, 27’, 7.2” spacing, single shoot, carbide tip 3/4” opener, steel packers, 1110 TBT cart, meter box rebuilt 3yrs. ago, coarse and fine rollers, some new hoses, always shedded, original owner, $30,000. Phone 306-384-1024 or 306-290-3678, Asquith, SK. NEW MORRIS CONTOUR 1, 61’, 12” spacing, DS, 8370 w/80 bu., 3rd tank, TBT air cart, cash price $230,000. Hibbard Equipment 306-969-2133, Minton, SK.

‘BOURGAULT PURSUING PERFECTION’ 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57’ w/Flexi 4350 cart, $88,000; 2001 5710, 54’, double s h o o t , N H 3 , r u b b e r p a c ke r s , M R B , $99,000; 2002 Bourgault 5710 40’, double shoot, 3” rubber, $49,000; 2001 5710, 64’, 9.8” spacing, MRB’s, 3.5” rubber packers, w/2001 5440 air tank, $115,000; 2003 Bourgault 5710, 54’, double shoot, 3” rubber, $89,000; 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320, single shoot, 3.5” steel, $59,000; 2000 Bourgault 5710, 64’, new 5-1/2” pneumatic packers, double shoot, $109,000; 2001 Bourgault 5440, double shoot, $58,000; Flexi-Coil 800/1610, 33’, $19,500; New 54’ Bourgault 8810 cult.; 2010 Bourgault 6000 90’ mid-harrow w/3225 Valmar; 2010 6000 90’ mid-harrow; 2006 Bourgault 5710, 54’, rubber packers, NH3 kit; 2006 3310, 55’, 10” spacing, MRB’s; 2010 5710, 74’, 5.5” packers; 2010 Bourgault 5810, 62’, double shoot, 5.5” packers 2011 3310/6550, 10” spacing, double shoot, w/6550 air cart with Zynx; 84’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow. Call for pricing. RD Ag Central, 306-542-3335 or 306-542-8180, Kamsack, SK. 2009 JD AIR hoe drill, 34’, 8” spacing, 1” carbide tips, single shoot, 2009 JD 1910 commodity cart, 195 bu., TBT, main manifold blockage, variable rate, very good cond., $90,000. Ph. 403-577-2277 or cell 403-575-1114, Consort, AB. 2010 BOURGAULT 5710, 74’, 9.8” spacing, w/3” Dutch paired row dual shoot knives, 3-1/2” packers, w/6700 tank, dual fans, loaded w/rear hitch. Millhouse Farms 306-398-4079, Cut Knife, SK.

BOURGAULT 135 4 wheel air tank, unload auger, gas drive, vg cond., shedded, asking $4500. 306-289-4245, St. Benedict, SK. 8810 BOURGAULT 40’, 8” space, MRB, NH3 kit, Raven, steel packers, 3/4” carbide openers. Asking $26,900. 204-573-7787, Brandon, MB. BOURGAULT FH 2428, 24’, 8” spacing, harrows with 2115 tank, unload auger. 204-859-0075, Rossburn, MB. 50’ FLEXI-COIL 400, 7” spacing, mulchers, new shovels, 2320 TBH w/high flotation Trelleborgs, $19,000; 44’ JD 730 double disc, 230 bu. 787 TBT, $18,500; 41’ JD 1060 w/1610 Flexi-Coil, $9500. May sell units separate. Case/IH 2300 cart, TBH, $8500. Can deliver. MacGregor MB, call Brian 204-685-2896, 204-856-6119. BOURGAULT 8800, 32’ w/2155 TBH tank, hoe openers, poly packers and 4-bar harrows, new tires on tank, asking $24,000. 306-376-4503, Meacham, SK. 2001 CASE CONCORD, 5010, 340 bu. cart, run monitoring, 5.5” packer tires, Fargo air monitor, closing discs, Edge-On s h a n k s , 5 5 0 l b. t r i p , w i t h o p e n e r s , $64,900. 204-761-5145, Rivers, MB. 1996 BOURGAULT 8800, 28’, granular kit, harrows, Bourgault wedges, 2115 air cart, shedded. $20,000 OBO. 306-749-2752, Birch Hills, SK. FLEXI-COIL 800, 40’, 1720 tank, w/320 granular applicator, single or double shoot, premium condition, $19,000 OBO. 306-259-4982, 306-946-7446, Young, SK.

FLEXI-COIL 2340 air tank, 2002, 6-run 2000 49’ MORRIS MAXIM, 12” spacing, tow behind. Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethpaired row, new tires, new openers, heavy bridge, AB. shanks, $34,000. Phone 306-726-4617 or 3225 BOURGAULT AIR TANK, 1997, winch, 306-725-4869, Southey, SK. rear hitch. $11,500. Call Dwight EZEE-ON 48’ 7550, steel packers, dual 204-573-7787, Brandon, MB. shoot, Dutch carbide openers, w/2005 Ezee-On 4350 cart, 3 comp., exc. cond., 1989 41’ 665 air seeder, 10” spacing, onrow packers, Flexi-Coil hyd. fan, also 2nd $50,000. 780-872-2832, Paradise Hill, SK c a r t w / f a n a n d l o a d e r, $ 8 5 0 0 . 2005 29’ MORRIS Maxim II, double shoot 306-296-4731, 306-294-4909, Frontier, SK (Atom Jets), TBT 7240 air tank; 2002 40’ 32’ BOURGAULT air seeder, 8” spacing, Morris Maxim II w/Dutch openers, TBT 135 bu. seed cart, Atom Jet boots, rebuilt 2002 Bandit liquid fertilizer caddy 2035, packers, c/w liquid fert. kit, 1300 gal. liqand TBH 7030 air cart. WANTED: 47’-50’ uid cart, Honda pump, $27,000 OBO. Bourgault or Morris air drill, double shoot 306-259-4990, 306-946-6424, Young, SK. w/air tank. 306-373-9140, 306-270-6627, Saskatoon, SK. BOURGAULT 5710, 52’, 12” spacing, MRBs, dual shoot dry, 3” full carbide openers, 2 sets of packers (3.5” steel and 5.5” pneumatic), dual castors on all wings, c/w 5440 TBH cart, 3 comp., work lights, rear hitch avail., rice lug tires, $125,000, will sell drill or cart separately. 306-621-8472 or 306-621-5753, Springside, SK.

70’ FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 95 harrow packer unit, good condition. 306-398-4714, Cutknife, SK.

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VISIT OUT WEBSITE www.vwmfg.com. See our new products for spring 2012. Our full carbide-triple shoot-paired row openers have fertilizer between seed rows and slightly below. We also have 1/4” SS liquid fertilizer lines delivering fertilizer to seed rows. Available for all paralink-C shank and edge on. Please watch our website for updates. Thank you for visiting our website. VW Mfg., Dunmore, AB. 403-528-3350. 9450 JD HOE DRILLS, 40’,factory transport. 306-382-0764 or 306-222-2193, Saskatoon, SK. 2011 AIR SEEDER HOPPER for 10” auger, $1100 OBO. 306-231-8969, Humboldt, SK.

KELLO-BILT 8’ TO 16’ OFFSET DISCS c/w oilbath bearings, 26” to 36” blades. The Successful Farmers Choice. 1-888-500-2646 www.kelloughs.com 1998 42’ BOURGAULT 9400 500 lb. trips, 4-bar harrows, knock-ons, HD rear hitch, little use for past 10 yrs- 0 till, exc. cond $45,000. 204-546-3233, Grandview, MB. JOHN DEERE 1610, 39’ 4 bar harrows, $5000 OBO. 403-312-5113, Vicount, SK. HARROW TINES for all makes of mounted harrows, standard harrow bars plus 9/16” and 5/8” diameter tines for heavy harrows. Book now for best prices. Booking ends January 20, 2012. Call Fouillard Implement 204-683-2221, St. Lazare, MB. WELD-ON HEAT TREATED harrow teeth, 3/8”, 1/2”, 9/16” diameter, $2.80 for 1/2”. G.B. Mfg. Ltd, 306-273-4235, Yorkton, SK. NEW AND USED ROLLERS, tow behind, wing up, 5 plex units, all sizes. 403-545-6340, 403-580-6889 cell, Bow Island, AB. DEGELMAN 50’ heavy harrow, with 3255 Valmar. 306-648-8061, Gravelbourg, SK.

IHC 6200 DISC DRILLS, 24’ with factory transport, fertilizer and seeder weeder front attachment, in exc. cond., stored inside. $5500 OBO. 403-952-7540, Hilda, AB. 35’ OF K-HART gang packers, $3000 OBO. 780-674-7944, Neerlandia, AB. 1991 7200 CASE/IH hoe drills, 42’, always shedded except last 2 yrs., 900 acres on new Eagle beaks. Exc. shape, field ready. $8000 OBO. 306-945-2074, 306-232-7860, Waldheim, SK.

1997 SYSTEM 82 Flexi-Coil 70’, 5 bar spring loaded harrows. 306-869-2883, Radville, SK. BRAND NEW 50’ Rite-Way Maxi (Phoenix) 2007 FLEXI-COIL 5000 HD, 58’, 10” harrow, rotary, autofold, $43,800 OBO. spacing, 4” rubber, double shoot, 3-1/2” 306-259-4982, 306-946-7446, Young, SK. low draft double shoot openers, TBH 4350, 430 bu., VR air cart, primary blockage, 2007 JD 1590 No-Till seed drill, 15’, 7.5” $120,000. 780-360-5375, Wetaskiwin, AB. spacing, fert./grain box w/agitator, grass seed box, markers, done approx 4000 42’ SEED HAWK with 3380 Case/IH air acres. 403-782-1009, Lacombe, AB. tank, double shoot, 10” spacing, NH3 with R ave n m o n i t o r, s h e d d e d . $ 1 3 0 , 0 0 0 . JD DISC DRILL #9350, 30’, with hydraulic 306-921-7277 or kj.fletch@sasktel.net mover, $2500. 403-394-4214, Taber, AB. Melfort, SK. JD 9450 20’ hoe drill, 7” spacing, gen JD 1820, 41’ double shoot 3.5” Gen, 10” o p e n e r s , s t e e l p a c ke r s , s h e d d e d . spacing, 4” recap steel, 1910 430 bu. TBH 403-546-4089, 403-369-4089, Linden, AB. BOURGAULT 5710 40’, 9.8” spacing, mid w/conveyor, variable rate, 20.8x38 duals, FLEXI-COIL 39’ 5000, 9”, 550 lb, 3” rubber, row banders, double shoot, carbide open- $70,000. 403-635-0774, Ft. Macleod, AB. 2320 TBH, double shoot, $45,000. Camers, 3” steel packers, 5350 Bourgault tank, Don Motors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK $68,000. 306-344-4568, St Walburg, SK FLEXI-COIL 5000 39’, 9” spacing, 3” rubber packers, w/wo Dutch openers with NH3. 1996 BOURGAULT 3195 AIR TANK, dual 306-742-4779, MacNutt, SK. clutch, rear hitch, load/unload auger, good condition, $13,500. 306-272-4647, JD 1820 w/1900 cart, 270 bu., 45’, 10” 306-272-8047, Foam Lake, SK. spacing, dual casters, single shoot, $45,000. 403-634-1373, Enchant, AB. WANTED: Massey 360 discer with Martin hitch, must be in very good shape. JD 1895, 1910 tank TBH w/conveyor, low 306-478-2658, Mankota, SK. acres, always shedded. Call 306-967-2534 1996 CONCORD 3503 air tank, 3 compartor text 306-460-8555, Eatonia, SK. ments and meters, 350 bu. split 30%, 40%, 30%, single shoot. Hydraulic fan, $20,000. Willing to trade for 3400 2 compartment tank. Phone 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK. BOURGAULT FH528-34 32’ air seeder, quick attach harrows, granular kit, SpeedLocs, c/w 1997 3165 air tank, load/unload auger, good cond, $22,000. 306-272-4647, 306-272-8047, Foam Lake, SK

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ATOM JET TRIPLE shoot maxquip openers, done 7000 acres, lots of life left, off a 47’ 5710 Bourgault. Can email pictures. 403-333-8182, Acme, AB.

(Windows Phone, Apple and Blackberry ‘App’s are in development) No wires to the cab means quicker startups, and no worries about towing the seeder with the monitor harness! The WIRELESS ART works with today’s large single Shoot and Double Shoot seeding systems. Up to 240 runs can be monitored on double shoot systems (separate seed and fertilizer runs). Use the WIRELESS ART to confirm your calibration for seed and fertilizer rates using the Seed Rate Wizard. Seeds per acre (or pounds per acre) and Fertilizer pounds per acre are displayed.

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17’ WISHEK MODEL Y2000 heavy braking disc., 950 lbs/disc. excellent condition, $32,000. 306-476-2500, Rockglen, SK. 32’ CASE 496 disc, cushion gang, $13,000; IHC 4700, 34’ cultivator, w/1620 Valmar, $6500. Ph. 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. K E L L O U G H DISC 250, off set, 10’, notched front and rears, very good, $15,000; E-ZEE On disc 1201, off set, 26” notched fronts, smooth rears, like newdone only 40 acres, $16,000. Delivery available. 250-567-2607, Vanderhoof, BC. WA N T E D : BOURGAULT or Flexi-Coil 50’-60’, 9” to 10” cultivator. Must have heavy trips w/wo NH3 kit. 403-746-5494, 403-746-3945, Eckville, AB. WISHEK HEAVY DISCS- 1,000 lbs. per foot. These are the heaviest discs on the market! Order now for spring delivery. Call Flaman Sales, Saskatoon, 306-934-2121 or 1-888-435-2626, or visit www.flaman.com 24’ KRAUSE FOLD-UP disc, $4500 OBO. 780-674-7944, Westlock, AB. 20’ WISHEK 842, $27,000. 306-273-4644, 306-621-6673, Rhein, SK. 42’ EZEE-ON deep tillage, 4 bar harrows, o r i g i n a l o w n e r, $ 2 4 , 0 0 0 O B O . 403-746-5494, 403-746-3945, Eckville, AB

WINTER CASH DISCOUNTS start now on Summers discs, wing-up rollers, 5-plex rollers, chisel plows, heavy harrows, vertical tillage implements, packer bars, rockpickers. 403-545-6340, 403-580-6889 cell. Bow Island, AB. www.summersmfg.com 1993 BOURGAULT 8800 CULTIVATOR, w/quick change shovels on 8” spacings, 4 row harrows and poly packers. Plumbed for NH3. 204-548-2592 or 204-634-2592, Gilbert Plains, MB. FARM KING HEAVY DUTY field discs are now available at Flaman Sales, from 14’ to 42’ widths. Book now for spring delivery! Visit your nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626.

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WANTED: CASE 2090 or 2290 tractor with FEL. Contact Jeff 306-228-9020, Unity, SK. 1998 MX135 MFWD, 5500 hrs, tires are good, 3 PTH, 3 hyd. outlets, Ezee-On 2105 loader/grapple w/joystick, $52,000 OBO. 780 336-6378, Irma, AB.

2009 JD 1790 Planter, Model 16-31, row command, variable rate drive, liquid fert., corn and soybean discs. Ph. 204-467-5613 or 204-771-6353, Grosse Isle, MB. COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES, Morris 7 Series Magnum; JD 1610, $135 ea.; JD 1610/610 (black) $180. 306-259-4923 306-946-7923, Young, SK. 23’ HUTCHMASTER DISC; 33’ 8000 New Noble chisel plough; 52’ Rite-Way wing type packer bar, P20’s; Bourgault 4250 air tank; 52’ of 8” space poly packers for Bourgault cult. 204-546-3154, Grandview, MB.

FENDT 820 VARIO TMS w/Quicke 990 loader and HLA snowing 4200 blade, GPS w/AutoSteer, 540/1000 PTO, 2120 hrs., front and rear 3 PTH, cab suspension, front axle suspension, $175,000. Call Bruce at 780-405-8638, Fort Saskatchewan, AB.

HAUKAAS MARKERS for up to 60’, complete. $400. 204-736-4207, 204-981-7516, Brunkild, MB. 1987 DEUTZ 7085, FWA, open station, 85 BOURGAULT 5720, 40’10”, 1999, MRB’s, HP, 3 PTH, 5900 hrs., Allied 794 FEL, double shoot dry, 2.5” steel packers, 9” $18,000. Phone 204-525-4521, Minitonas spacing, asking $32,000. 1991 32’, 610 JD MB. Visit: www.waltersequipment.com air seeder, 8” spacing, 777 tank, 110 bu., asking $13,000. 306-228-4528, Unity, SK. 1977 WHITE 2-135, 3793 hrs., 18.4x38 duals, dual PTO, very good condition, $15,000. 403-381-0578, Lethbridge, AB. 2001 FENDT 926 VARIO, 260 HP, 3149 hrs., c/w duals, mint, CVT, 53 kms/hr., LHR, Michelin 710 tires, front axle and cab suspension, 3 PTH, 1000 PTO, 4 hyds, $109,000. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB.

1979 2-105 WHITE w/Allied loader, reasonable price. 306-549-4011, Hafford, SK.

2005 IHC STX 450 Quadtrac, 5421 hrs., big hyd. pump, new lathe springs, air seeder return line, 30” tracks approx 80%, $160,000; 2003 STX 375, 6100 hrs., new 30.5Lx32 tires, no duals, 4 hyds., big pump and air seeder return line, $85,000; 2000 IHC 9370, 8 new 710xR70 Firestone radials, 7150 hrs., big pump, 4 hyds. with air seeder return line, $65,000, 204-871-0925 MacGregor, MB. CASE/IH 2294, 154 HP, 4x4, MFWD, 3 PTH, Ezee-On loader w/grapple, 7988 hrs., AC, heater, completely serviced, field ready, very nice condition, $29,000. 780-914-6532 days, 780-662-3913 eves., Tofield, AB. lilcabg@telus.net 1988 CASE/IH 7130, 4900 hrs., $38,000. To b e p i c ke d u p i n R a y m o r e , S K . 204-352-4037. 2000 8970 FORD New Holland, FWA, 5987 hrs., $54,000 OBO; 1996 8560 Ford New Holland, FWA, 6732 hrs., loader c/w grapple bucket, 3 PTH, bale fork $35,000 OBO; 1984 4490 Case 6194 hrs., $17,500 OBO. All units in excellent running condition and shedded. 403-888-5445, 403-888-5446, Strathmore, AB.

CASE/IH ST 385 QUAD, 2011. Two to SUPER 670 MM, gas, FEL, $2500; Wanted choose from. 30” Camoplast tracks, diff. 1650 Cockshutt for parts. 306-681-7610 or locks., high cap. pump, HID lighting, Nav 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. II/ 262 receiver, high cap. drawbar. One c/w 1000 PTO. Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. CASE IH 885 72 PTO HP, 2 WD, Ezee-On FEL w/joystick, 3 PTH, 2 rear remotes, 8 forward, 4 reverse trans., 540x1000 PTO, AIR DR ILLS & AIR S EEDER CAR TS : L is t N ow bale spear on bucket, asking $9999. 28 ’- M o d el 7550 Air Drill w ith M o d el 3215 Air S eed er Ca rt: $131,574.00 $8 2,000.00 Phone 306-763-3434 or 306-981-6789, 10” S p a cin g, 3.5” S teel Pa ckers , S in gle S ho o t, w ith 215 b u Air Ca rt, M echa n ica l Ra te Co n tro l Prince Albert, SK. rrroping@sasktel.net (On e left a va ila b le) 4690 CANADIAN EDITION, all new valves 33’ - M o d el 7550 Air Drill w ith M o d el 3315 Air S eed er Ca rt: $148,162.00 $9 4,500.00 and injection system, 4 hyd outlets, PTO, 20.8x34 duals, excellent. 306-296-4909 or 10” S p a cin g, 3.5” S teel Pa ckers , S in gle S ho o t, w ith 315 b u Air Ca rt, M echa n ica l Ra te Co n tro l 306-296-4731, Frontier, SK. (On e left a va ila b le) CASE/IH 5488, radial duals, 6700 hrs., A1 37’ - M o d el 7550 Air Drill w ith M o d el 3315 Air S eed er Ca rt: $145.989.00 $9 5,500.00 cond. Willing to trade for cattle or cash or 10” S p a cin g, 3.5” S teel Pa ckers , S in gle S ho o t, w ith 315 b u Air Ca rt, M echa n ica l Ra te Co n tro l cash/cattle. 306-570-2714, Pense, SK. (On e left a va ila b le) S OL D 48 ’ - DEM O M o d el 7550 Air Drill w ith N EW M o d el 4400 Air S eed er Ca rt: $218,270.00 $123,700.00 1997 9370 4100 hrs., 12 spd. std., 20.8xR42 duals, Redlighted in 2010, 5 10” S p a cin g; 5” S teel Pa ckers , Do u b le S ho o t, w ith 390 b u Air Ca rt, Va ria b le Ra te Co n tro l hyds., with return. Always shedded, excel(On e left a va ila b le) lent condition, a must see. $84,000 OBO. 403-350-4203, Penhold, AB. 48 ’ - M o d el 7550 Air Drill w ith M o d el 4400 Air S eed er Ca rt: $216,369.00 $134,500.00 10” S p a cin g; 3.5” S teel Pa ckers , Do u b le S ho o t, w ith 390 b u Air Ca rt, Va ria b le Ra te Co n tro l RETIRING: 1981 2390 Case, 4500 hrs., (Three Tw o left a va ila b le) new engine, $14,500. 306-934-6703 eves, Saskatoon, SK. 6 0’ - M o d el 7560 Air Drill w ith M o d el 4400 Air S eed er Ca rt: $237,323.00 $150,000.00 10” S p a cin g; 5” S teel Pa ckers , Do u b le S ho o tw ith 390 b u Air Ca rt, Va ria b le Ra te Co n tro l IHC 606 GAS w/Leon 636 FEL, Hold-On 3PTH, 540 PTO, 2700 hrs., $7500 OBO. (Three left a va ila b le) Will consider trade-up to skid steer. M o d el 3315 Air S eed er Ca rt; 315 b u ; 6-Ru n ; M echa n ica l Ra te Co n tro l; $74,117.00 $53,500.00 306-922-8155, Prince Albert, SK. T o w Behin d (Three a va ila b le) 1998 9370, 3800 hrs, 20.8x42 radials, 24 All Un its a re NE W , u n les s s ta ted , a n d a re in E zee-On d ea ler in ven to ry (M B/ S K / AB) a tCa s h No T ra d e spd. trans, Atom Jet, w/2005 Degelman 7200, 16’ 6-way blade, $105,000 OBO. p rices . Vis ityo u r E zee-On d ea ler o r ca ll the F a cto ry fo r fu ll d eta ils a n d lis to fa ll Drills & Ca rts Phone 780-663-2492, Ryley, AB. cu rren tly a va ila b le. Dea lers hip freight & PDIa n d yo u r cho ice o f o pen ers a re extra .

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2006 DX55 FARMALL w/LX 360 loader, MFWD, single hyd., 3 PTH, 950 hrs., vg condition 204-825-2641, Pilot Mound, MB. CASE 2594, low hrs., like new Michelins, very clean. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case 2 WD tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors for sale. 306-784-2213 Herbert SK 1985 CASE 2294, 154 HP, 8500 hrs., duals. never winter driven, never had a loader dual PTO, bottom end re-done, asking $16,000. 306-476-2713, Willow Bunch, SK.

1983 JD 8450, $27,000 OBO. Call for details, 306-865-2075, Hudson Bay, SK. JD 2755 TRACTOR w/JD loader and grapple, 2 WD, 9025 hrs., exc. shape. 306291-9395, 306-283-4747, Langham, SK. JOHN DEERE 4840, 1100 hrs. on new engine, new interior, factory duals, recent new tires, new paint, $24,500 OBO. 403-783-8018, Ponoka, AB. 2001 JD 7610, MFWD, power quad, LHR, w/JD 740 loader, grapple fork and joystick, shedded, 6300 hrs. 306-248-3920, 780-872-3797, St. Walburg, SK. 2007 JD 9630, 1273 hrs., full weight pkg., HID lites, 4 hyds., AutoSteer, one owner, always stored inside, mint condition, $255,000 OBO. 780-365-2447, 780-995-9966, Andrew, AB

2006 MXU135, 3614 HRS, MFWD, diff lock, left hand shuttle shift, cab suspension, hi/low powershift. LX750 heavy duty loader, self-levelling, joystick, softride. $69,000. Call 306-231-9020, Humboldt, SK WANTED: Case 870 and Case 2294 with 1972 JD 4020, w/rollbar cab, 6300 hrs, weak or blown engine. 306-395-2668 or c/w Leon 10’ dozer and Ezee-On loader, $15,000. 403-887-5527, Sylvan Lake, AB. 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. CASE/IH STEIGER built, 4 WD/Quads; 1995 JD 8770, 4 WD, 5343 hrs., 20.8x42 Plus other makes and models. Call the tires- 60%, recent Greenlight, good cond. Tractor Man! Trades welcome. We deliver. Asking $67,500. 306-358-4806, Denzil, SK. Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge AB JD 4010, DIESEL, 3300 hrs., JD 46 loader, 2010 CIH 535 HD, 300 hrs., powershift, bale spear, bucket, exc. cond., $8900 OBO. 800x38 tires, big pump, Pro 600 w/Auto- 780-967-0316, Onoway, AB Steer, front cast weights, diff. locks, vg 2003 JD 8220, FWA, 2400 hrs., 3 PTH, big condition. 204-825-2641, Pilot Mound, MB tires, $103,000; 1980 JD 4440, 6500 hrs., CASE/IH ST 385 QUAD, 2011, 323 hrs, 3 PTH, $28,500. 306-231-3993, Humboldt, 30” Camoplast tracks, diff locks, high cap. SK. Visit: www.versluistrading.com pump, HID lighting, Nav II 262 receiver. 1981 JD 4640, 6500 hrs., quad shift, Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 20.8x38 tires, excellent condition, DEGELMAN DOZER for Case/IH 9350, $24,000. 306-421-9817, Benson, SK. 6-way, 2 yrs. old. Phone 306-539-8590, 1997 JD 9400 4 WD, 24 spd. trans., diff Regina, SK. lock, 710x70x38 Firestone duals at 65%, weights front and back, 5500 hrs., in very good condition, $97,000. 204-746-5354, Morris, MB. or rick@rick1.net STEIGER ST250 COUGAR, 3306 engine, 4 hyds., 14’ dozer blade, w/14’ wing blade. 1995 JD 8100, MFWD, 4604 hrs, always shedded. 306-694-5507, Moose Jaw, SK. 306-538-4487, Kennedy, SK. 2007 JD 9620T, 36” tracks, Xenon HID light package, weight pkg, AutoTrac ready, 1228 hrs. Asking $219,000; 2008 JD 9530, 2007 MT865B CAT, 36” tracks, PTO, pow- 800x70R38 Firestone duals, 1872 hrs., one ershift, front weights, mid weights, auto- owner. Asking $210,000. 306-641-4890, steer, 510 HP, not a scraper tractor, 2200 306-641-5814, Yorkton, SK. hrs., very nice condition, $249,000. Call JOHN DEERE 7830, quad trans w/E range, Kyle 204-642-2168, Arborg, MB. 42” tire, 3PTH, 746 loader w/grapple, LH CH75 CAT CHALLENGER, w/8650 hrs., reverser, 1900 hrs, $115,000. Mint! Car325 HP, 2 new 25” Camoplast tracks, plus stairs, AB. 403-371-5348 $24,000 in recent workorders. Asking 1990 4455 MFWD, powershift, 3 PTH, rub$62,500. 780-258-0095, Smoky Lake, AB. ber 90%, 4200 hrs, immaculate. 306-744-8113, Saltcoats, SK. JD 7810 MFD, 5000 hours, IVT trans., 741 loader, excellent condition. Phone 780-990-8412, Cherhill, AB. 1992 4960, MFWD, 6920 hrs, 3 hyds., 20.8x42 radial duals, 280 loader and grapple, $64,000. 306-264-3834, Kincaid, SK. 1987 JD 8200 FWA, 5900 hrs, new inside duals, 3 PTH, 4 remotes, all the options, $79,000. 306-445-5531, Denholm, SK. 1994 JD 8970, 24 spd., diff lock, 20.8x42 triples, Michelin agribib tires 80%+, AutoSteer, eng. bearings and clutch recently done, shedded, well maintained, exc. cond., very clean, $72,500. 204-758-3943, 204-746-5844, St Jean, MB 1985 2750, w/LOADER and new tires, 3300 hrs., clean, $18,000. 306-961-9241 or 306-929-2335, Prince Albert, SK. 1997 JD 5300 with 520 loader, 1698 hrs, 55 HP, original owner, premium unit. Pall e t fo r k s a l s o av a i l a b l e . $ 1 7 , 9 0 0 . 403-572-3667, Carbon, AB. 2000 9400, 3515 hrs, 24 spd., diff. lock, 710x42 tires 70%, exc. cond., $130,000. 306-642-4833 306-642-7658 Assiniboia SK 1995 JD 8970, 6700 hrs, triple 20.8x42 tires (inside 8 are new), approx. 100 hrs. since new: Fuel pump, fan clutch and oil cooler, $80,000. Phone Rick Wildfong 306-734-2345 or 306-734-7721, Craik, SK. 2002 JD 9520, 8500 hours, $100,000; 2008 JD 9630, 2300 hours, $250,000. Phone 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. 2130 JD TRACTOR, w/146 FEL, 540/1000 PTO, $9500 OBO. 306-232-4808, Hague, SK. JD 8970 4 WD, 8450, 4450, 4030, 2130. All with loaders and 3 PTH. Will take JD tractors in trade that need work. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. J O H N D E E R E 8 4 5 0 , P TO, 8 3 0 0 h r s , 18.4x38 tires, excellent condition. 306-335-2756, Lemberg, SK. GREENSTAR 2600 DISPLAY with SF1 unlock, used for two years, $7500. Call 306-231-9020, Humboldt, SK. JD 7710 MFWD; JD 7810 MFWD; JD 8110 MFD, all low hrs., can be equipped w/loaders; Also JD 6430 MFD w/loader. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. JD 4440, 8000 hrs, 500 on rebuilt engine, FEL w/bucket and grapple, joystick control, 20.8x38 rears (3 yrs. old), asking $28,000 OBO. Phone Terry 306-594-7580 or 306-594-2608 evenings, Hyas, SK. 2010 JD 9630T, 650 hrs., PTO, like new. 306-536-0890, Yellow Grass, SK.

1996 JD 8970, PTO, 4813 hrs., triples, 24 speed, weights, $93,000. 306-441-9320, North Battleford, SK. BEN PETERS JD TRACTORS Ltd. c/o Mitch Rouire, Box 72, Roseisle, MB, R0G 1V0. 204-828-3628 (shop), 204-750-2459 (cell). FOR SALE: 4455, MFWD, 3PTH, 15 spd, w/wo FEL; (2) 4250, MFWD, 3PTH, 15 spd; 2950, MFWD, 3PTH, w/260 self levelling FEL; 4640, 3PTH, 3 hyd’s; 4440, quad, 3PTH; 2555, CAH, 3PTH, 4600 hrs w/146 FEL; 3140, 3PTH, new paint and tires, hi/low shift, mint; 1830, 3PTH. We also have loaders, buckets and grapples to fit JD tractors. 1995 JD 6400, MFWD, 3PTH, self-levelling l o a d e r, g r a p p l e f o r k , 3 5 0 0 h r s . 306-272-4382, Foam Lake, SK. JD 4440, Greenlighted, like new 20.8x38 JD duals, $24,000. 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. 2004 7520 MFWD, 5400 hrs, 2nd owner, 741 self levelling loader/grapple, powershift/ left hand reverse, 3 PTH, exc. cond., $72,500. Would trade for 200 HP MFWD tractor. 204-239-7874, Austin, MB. JD 7330, 115 hrs., w/741 self-leveling loader, Meteor 108” double auger snowblower, Horst HLA 4000 10’ snow blade, $120,000. 403-728-8200, Spruce View AB. 4020 JOHN DEERE with 148 FEL, 7500 hours, excellent condition. 204-634-2508, Pierson, MB.

1997 MASSEY 8160, FWA, Dyna shift, 3000 hrs., 80% rubber, $48,000 OBO. 306-628-4154, Leader, SK. MF 4880, 320+ HP, 20.8x38 radials, like new, recent complete engine overhaul w/workorder, high volume 3/4” hyd. couplers, return line, exc. cond. Pics available. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, 306-445-5516, 306-441-7851, North Battleford, SK.

RETIRING: 1998 FORD NH 9682, 5000 hrs, duals, exc. shape, $83,900. 306-934-6703 eves, Saskatoon, SK.

1994 NH 9680, 4 WD, 855 cu. in. Cummins, 12 spd. std., high flow hyd. update, Outback AutoSteer hyds. plumped in, 3960 hrs., exc. cond., 20.8R42 duals, shedded, $70,000. Delivery may be available. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER looking 306-460-8487, Netherhill, SK. for JD tractors to rebuild, Series 20s, 30s, 1994 FORD NH 9480, 4380 hrs, 20.8/42 40s or 50s, or for parts. Will pay top dollar. new Jan. 2009, hyflow hyd., 350 HP, shedNow selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, ded, 12 spd. trans, no PTO, $68,000. 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 403-901-5018, Gleichen, AB. 1967 4020 JD with cab, never had loader, 1996 NH 9482, 4250 hrs., high cap. hyd. 4400 hrs, $9500. Phone 403-504-9607, pump, 20.8x42 duals, always shedded, Medicine Hat, AB. asking $67,500. Brett 306-658-4734, 1971 JD 4020, cab, loader, factory 3 PTH, 306-843-7192, Wilkie, SK. best offer. 204-263-5344, Pine River, MB. 1996 9682, 3614 hrs., 20.8x42 duals, Out1982 JD 1040 w/cab, 3 PTH, JD 175 back AutoSteer ready, front/rear weights, l o a d e r, $ 1 2 , 9 0 0 O B O . C a l l G a r y axle seals and bearings done last spring, 2 0 4 - 3 2 6 - 7 0 0 0 , S t e i n b a c h , M B . s h e d d e d , e x c . c o n d . $ 9 0 , 0 0 0 O B O. 306-478-2939, Ferland, SK. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 1997 J D 9 2 0 0 , 3717 hrs., 24 spd., 20.8x42 duals, excellent condition, $85,000. Ph 204-568-4593, Miniota, MB. 2005 JD 7720, MFWD, FEL, 42” tires, less than 3000 hours. Phone 306-961-5009 Prince Albert, SK. 4430 JD w/148 loader, grapple, and joystick, 10,500 hrs, $20,000. Phone 306-634-4454, Estevan, SK. 1983 4450 JD tractor, powershift, 8000 h r s , ve r y g o o d c o n d i t i o n , $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 306-577-7990, 306-453-6737, Carlyle, SK.

1997 NH 9882, 4300 hrs., 710x38 duals, Outback AutoSteer, recently rebuilt engine and transmission, $95,000. 306-287-8487, 306-383-7191, Quill Lake, SK.

2004 JD 7320, MFWD, 3 PTH, JD 740 loader, joystick, 7’ bucket, LH reverser, 16x16 partial powershift trans., 3820 hrs. Free shipping in MB or SK, $67,900 OBO. Call Gary at 204-326-7000, Steinbach, MB, www.reimerfarmequipment.com

1984 895 VERSATILE, 6300 hrs., new tires. Arch Equipment 306-867-7252, Outlook, SK.

2004 TJ 450, 2500 hrs, 3 year extended warranty remaining! All oil samples done semi annually, 520/85R42 triples, Outback AutoSteer, high capacity hyd. pump, orig. owners, excellent shape, $168,000 OBO. Jess 306-869-7013, Radville, SK.

2004 NH TS100, MFWD, 1750 hrs., 16x16 power shift, LHREV, 3S CV’s plus joystick, air seat, digital dash, Buhler loadWRECKING: JD 4020 FOR PARTS, c/w er, True self-levelling quick attach bucket good running engine, good sheet metal, and forks, like new condition. $37,500. Ke18.4x34 tires; Also wrecking 2-135 White; lowna, BC, 250-808-4240. 1855 Cockshutt for parts. 1-877-564-8734, 1998 NH 9682, 425 HP, 12 spd, 20.8x42 Roblin, MB. triples, 5308 hrs, performance monitor, 2001 JD 9400, 710x42, 24 spd., 4200 hrs., Trimble 500 AutoSteer, exc., $87,000. GraGPS, recent greenlight, $120,000 OBO. velbourg SK. 306-648-2310, 306-648-7877 306-774-4725, Hodgeville, SK. 1995 JD 8970, 4131 hrs, triples, 24 speed, weights, $87,000. 306-441-9320, North 1998 8970, 210 HP, FWA, front weights, 4 Battleford, SK. remotes, duals on rear, 3100 hrs, excellent 2008 JD 9530, 1200 hrs., premium cab, condition. 306-375-7600, Lacadena, SK. 1 8 s p d . p owe r s h i f t , 7 8 g p m hy d s . , 800-70R38 duals, 7600 lb. weights, 1997 FORD 8770, 18 spd. powershift, super steer, 4 hyds., 3 PTH, PTO, 14.9x46 $235,000. 306-421-0205, Estevan, SK. FWA, nice clean tractor, 5800 hrs. 1996 8770, 5080 hrs, 20.8R42 60%, 4 duals, hyds., PTO, return line, field cruise, $55,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. $76,000 OBO. 306-867-7073, Outlook, SK. FORD 8670, 9000 hrs., 8 new tires, pow1995 JD 7200, MFWD, 3 PTH, JD 740, ershift, 3 PTH, 4 hyd. outlets, transmission joystick, 7’ bucket, grapple, high hours but rebuilt, $51,500. www.versluistrading.com excellent shape. Free shipping in MB or SK, 306-231-3993, Humboldt, SK. $42,900 OBO. Gary 204-326-7000, Stein- 1991 FORD 6610, cab, loader, new tires, bach, MB, www.reimerfarmequipment.com clean, 4900 hrs., $18,000. 306-961-9241 1993 8570 JD, 12 spd. trans., 4200 hrs., or 306-929-2335, Prince Albert, SK. 18.3x38 tires, $65,000 OBO. 306-873-2347 Tisdale, SK. wnk2@sasktel.net

256 VERSATILE BI-DIRECTIONAL c/w FEL quick att. bucket and forks, 3 remotes, rec e n t m o t o r ove r h a u l , 2 n ew t i r e s , $15,000. 306-648-3514, 306-648-7273, Gravelbourg, SK. 1990 FORD VERSATILE 946, 20.8x42” duals, good rubber, good cond., $39,000. 306-743-7622, Langenberg, SK. 1988 VERSATILE 276-2, 8025 hrs, 3PTH, hitch at both ends, FEL, $22,500. Iron River, AB. 780-812-1892 or 780-826-4452. 1 9 8 2 V E R S AT I L E 8 3 5 , 5 6 0 0 h r s . , 18.4x38 duals 90%, vg cond. Rick Wildfong 306-734-2345 or 306-734-7721, Craik, SK.

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BIG BUD KT500, S/N 7610 KTA1150, 550 H P, 1 3 s p d . F u l l e r, 4 n ew M i c h e l i n JD GRAPPLE FORK for 158 or 148 loader. 800/65R32 tires, $65,000 OBO. High River Phone 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. AB. eaajones@gmail.com 403-542-9465. D E G E L M A N D O Z E R 4 - WAY, 1 4 ’ , h a s mounts for JD 8650. Call 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. DEGELMAN 6-WAY DOZER, 14’, mounts for 645B FIAT ALLIS payloader, 4800 hrs., Case 9150-9350 series. 403-394-4401, new rubber, 1978. Jim 306-640-8266 cell, Lethbridge, AB. Limerick, SK. LEON 16’ 6-way quick attach blade, mounts for Series 9000 JD FWD tractor. HIGH LIFT LEON loader with 6’ bucket. 403-227-2371, Innisfail, AB. Model 790?. $3,000 OBO. 306-395-2668 WANTED: DOZER BLADE to fit 946 Ford/ or 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. Versatile, Leon or Degelman, all types considered. 780-675-3541, Athabasca, AB.

G O O D D EAL S ... AN D A G O O D D EAL M O R E 4W D TR A C TO R S 2010 JD 9630, T36” tracks, PTO , 338 hrs....................................................$374,000 (A V) 2009 JD 9630, T36” tracks, dlx cab, 635 hrs....................................................$325,000 (A V) 2009 JD 9630, T36” tracks, pto, 1066 hrs...................................................$349,000 (ES) 2010 JD 9530, T36” tracks, dlx cab, 635 hrs....................................................$329,000 (R A ) 2008 JD 9530, duals, 78gpm , act seat, 1127 hrs.....................................................$272,000 (E) 2W D - M FW D TR A C TO R S 2009 B uhler 2145, M FW D , Loader, 1500 hrs..................................................$115,000 (R A ) 1980 JD 4640, quad, singles, 9700 hrs....$19,000 (O ) 1978 JD 4640, quad, duals, 7600 hrs....$22,000 (R A ) 1975 JD 4630, Q uad, 20.8x38 duals.......$17,000 (R E) 2010 JD 6430, prem ium cab, 3 pt, 673 FEL, 730 hrs.......................................................$88,000 (R E) 2006 JD 6615, m fw d, loader, 3217 hrs..$72,500 (R A ) 1995 JD 7400, cab, 2w d, loader, 9762 hrs....................................................$31,000 (R A ) C O M B IN ES (24 m onths interest free) 2008-2011 JD 9870, STS various options, 52-900 hrs...................................................12 in stock 2008-2011 JD 9770, STS V arious options, 213-600 hrs.................................................15 in stock 2008 JD 9670, STS 900 tires, pow er cast, Pickup hdr, 625 hrs............................................$245,000 (O X) 2004-2007 JD 9860, STS various options, 900-1600 hrs.................................................7 in stock 2004-2007 JD 9760, STS V arious options, 900-1600 hrs.................................................7 in stock 2004 JD 9660, STS 30.5x32, hopper ext, 1408 hrs..................................................$150,000 (R A ) 2006 JD 9660, STS 30.5x32, touchset, 835 hrs.....................................................$195,000 (R E) 2000 JD 9750, STS 520x38 duals, 2919 hrs.....................................................$110,000 (A ) 2000 JD 9650, STS 20.8X 38 duals, 914P, 1880 hrs...................................................$132,500 (R E) 2001 JD 9650, w alkers, dlx hdr cntls, hopper ext, 3028 hrs....................................................$89,000 (R A ) 2005 C IH 2388, pickup, loaded, 1650 hrs...................................................$152,000 (R E) 1999 JD 9610, 30.5x32, chopper, c/s, 2695 hrs....................................................$72,000 (R A ) 1997 JD C TS, 30.5x32, hopper cover, 1983 hrs.......................................................$64,500 (E) 1997 JD C TS, 30.5x32, chopper, 1578 hrs.......................................................$69,000 (A ) 1992-1997 JD 9600, severalunits, 3000 hrs up................................................$45-$62,000 1993 JD 9500, 30.5x32 tires, 914 pickup, 3055 hrs.......................................................$44,000 (O ) 1990 JD 9400, pickup, 3267 hrs................$39,000 (O ) C O M B IN E PLA TFO R M S 2001 Precision, 16’w /rakeup pickup.....$16,500 (A ) JD 224, 24’rigid...........................................$4,900 (O ) 1993-1999 JD 930, 30’rigid, bat & pickup reels available..............................................$5,500 & up (A ) 2005 JD 930D , 30’draper, bat reel, transport.....................................................$32,000 (A ) 1990 JD 925F, 25’flex ..................................$9,500 (O ) 1997 JD 930F, 30’flex, H FN A ...................$17,000 (A ) 2002 JD 930F, 30’flex, H FN A .................$20,000 (R A ) 2004 JD 635F, 35’flex, A W S air reel.......$36,000 (A ) 2004 JD 635F, 35’flex ..............................$31,000 (R A ) 2006 JD 635F, 35’flex ..............................$33,000 (R A ) 2008 JD 635F, 35’flex, excellent.............$37,000 (A ) 2009 JD 635F, 35’flex ................................$38,000 (A ) 2009 JD 635D , 35’draper, crop auger, H FN A ...........................................................$55,000 (E) 2010 JD 640D , 40’draper, never used..........C all(A ) 1999 N ew H olland 973, flex, crary air reel...............................................$22,500 (E) 2005 C IH 2042, 30’draper, 2388 adapter $42,000 (O ) 2000 H oneyB ee SP30, 30’draper, JD 50 adapter............................................$29,000 (A ) 2004 H oneyB ee SP30, 30’draper, crop auger, C IH 2388 adapter.....................................$33,000 (R E) 2004 H oneyB ee SP42, 42’draper, crop auger, JD 70 adapter..........................................$39,000 (R E) 2005 H oneyB ee SP36, 36’draper, C IH 2388 adapter.......................................$35,000 (A ) 2008 H oneyB ee SP36, 36’draper, JD 60 adapter..........................................$53,500 (R E) 2011 M acdon FD 70, 45’flex draper, JD 70 adapter, new ...................................$89,000 (A ) 2010 M acdon FD 70, 40’flex draper, JD 70 adapter............................................$74,000 (A ) 2009 M acdon FD 70, 40’flex draper, JD 70 adapter............................................$68,000 (A ) 2009 M acdon D 60, 40’draper, JD 60 adapter..................................................C all(O ) 2005 M acdon 973, 36’draper, JD 60 adapter.............................................$36,500 (E) 2005 M acdon 972, 30’draper, JD 60 adapter..........................................$39,000 (R E) 2002 M acdon 972, 30’draper , JD 60 adapter..........................................$36,500 (R E) 2000 M acdon 972, 30’draper, JD 50 adapter............................................$32,000 (A ) 2007 M acdon 963, 36’draper, bat reels, JD 60 adapter..........................................$40,000 (R E) 1996 M acdon 960, 36’draper, bat reel, JD adapter.................................................$18,500 (A ) 1996 M acdon 960, 36’draper, pickup reel, transport.....................................................$23,000 (E) 1998 M acdon 960, 36’draper, pickup reel, crop auger..................................................$25,000 (E) 1993 M acdon 960, 30’draper..................$16,900 (A )

G R A IN H A N D LIN G EQ U IPM EN T 2010 B randt 20x110, C onveyor w /2021 transfer auger.................................................................C all(A ) 2008 B randt 15x85, conveyor/1515LP ....$24,500 (A ) 2006 B randt 1545 conveyor...................$16,000 (R A ) 2006 B randt 13x90 grain auger...............$17,500 (A ) 2006 Farm King 16x104 grain auger.......$32,000 (A ) Farm King 13x85 grain auger...................$10,500 (E) Farm King 10x70 grain auger....................$6,000 (O ) Farm King 13x70 grain auger..................$11,500 (A ) 2006 Farm King 13x70 grain auger.......$12,500 (R A ) 2000 Farm King 13x70 grain auger.........$7,500 (R E) Sakundiak 10x2200 grain auger...............$4,500 (O ) Sakundiak 10x2200 grain auger...............$5,500 (E) 2004 B randt 5000 G rain vac...................$12,500 (R E) 2002 B randt 4500 grain vac.....................$9,950 (R E) Kongskilde 500 grain vac...........................$6,000 (E) 2005 R em 2100 grain vac..........................$14,500 (E) SPR A Y ER S 1998 JD 4700, 4000 hrs............................$96,000 (R E) 2010 JD 4930, 1092 hrs.........................$309,000 (O X) 2007 JD 4930, R aven auto boom , 1831 hrs.....................................................$240,000 (A ) 2005 JD 4720, 1450 hrs............................$188,900 (A ) 2006 JD 4720, 1533 hrs.........................$194,000 (R A ) 2007 JD 4720, 1209 hrs..........................$182,000 (ES) 2009 JD 4730, 1330 hrs............................$211,000 (A ) 2009 JD 4830, 1296 hrs............................$243,900 (A ) 2006 JD 4920, 2361 hrs............................$220,000 (A ) 2006 JD 4920, 1768 hrs..........................$237,000 (R E) 1997 A g-Shield SB 80’, 800 gal...............$14,900(R E) 1998 FlexicoilS67XL pulltype, 130’, 1200 gal.......................................................$16,500 (A ) 2002 A pache 790, 96’, 1445 hrs.............$76,000 (O X) 2005 C IH SPX3150, 90’, 1700 hrs..........$105,000 (R E) 1996 Spray coupe 3640, 950 hrs.................C all(R A ) M ISC ELLA N EO U S EQ U IPM EN T 1995 H ighline XL6084, rockpicker.............$9,500 (E) H A Y IN G EQ U IPM EN T 2008 JD 568, rd baler, m ega w ide pickup...................................$28,000 (R E) 2001 JD 567, rd baler, m ega tooth pickup.............................$16,900 (A )(R E) 2003 JD 567, rd baler, surface w rap.......$22,000 (E) 2005 JD 567, rd baler, m ega w ide pu.....$22,000 (O ) 1992 JD 535, rd baler, hyd pu, push bar...$9,500 (O ) 2006 N H B R 780, rd baler, w ide pickup $12,000 (R A ) 2008 C IH R B 564, rd baler, m esh w rap...$23,000 (O ) 2002 C IH R B X561, rd baler, 2 choices...............................................$9,500 (E) (O ) 2004 C IH R B X562, rd baler, surface w rap...........................................$16,000 (R A ) 1999 N ew Idea, rd baler, 5x5 bale..........$5,000 (R A ) 2000 JD 1600A , m ow er conditioner.......$11,900 (R E) 2002 H esston 1275, m ow er conditioner.$13,500 (E) 2002 JD 946, 3 pt hitch m ow er conditioner.................................$18,500 (R E) 2002 M acdon 922 auger platform .........$22,000 (R E) SP W IN D R O W ER S 2009 JD A 400, 36’H B header, FF roller, 407 hrs.............................................................$130,000 2010 M F 9430, 36’& 18’headers, 400 hrs.......................................................$112,000 (A ) 2009 JD 4895, 36’H oney bee header, 264 hrs.......................................................$130,000 (E) 2008 JD 4895, new 36’H oneyB ee header, 400 hrs.......................................................$110,000 (A ) 2003 Prairie Star 4940, 30’972 header, 876 hrs.........................................................$89,000 (E) 2000 C ase 8825, 30’header, 986 hrs.....$47,500 (R E) M assey Ferguson 9420, 30’& 18’headers..........................................C all(R A ) M assey Ferguson 220, cab, 30’header.................................................$41,700 (R E) 2009 M acdon M 150, 35’D 60 header..........C all(ES) 2005 M acdon 2952i, 973 platform ...............C all(R E) 1997 W estw ard 3000, 30’, pto, pickup reel, canola sheer.............................................................$8,500 (A ) SEED IN G EQ U IPM EN T 61’JD 1830, 10” spg, 430b tbh, duals, 2010 ...........................................................$162,000 (A ) 61’JD 1830, 10” spg, 430 tbh, duals, 2009 ...........................................................$149,000 (A ) 61’JD 1830, 10” spg, 430tbh, 2008 ........$129,000 (A ) 61’JD 1830, 10” spg, 430b 1910 tbh, 2007 ...........................................................$115,000 (A ) 61’JD 1820, 10” spg, 430 bu 1910 tbh, 2006 ...........................................................$105,000 (A ) 52’JD 1820, 10” spg, 340 bu 1910 tbh.....$83,000 (A ) 54’JD 1820, 10” spg, ss, 3” rubr pkrs, no tank ........................................................$54,000 (A ) 42’JD 1820, 10” spg, ss, 3” rubr pkrs, 2320 tbh cart..............................................$48,000 (A ) 42’B ourgault 5710, 12’spg, 4300 cart....$55,000 (E) 42’B ourgault 5710, 12”spg, N H 3 shank M R B ’s, steelpkrs..................................................$50,000 (R E) 42’B ourgault 5710, 9.8 spg, m rbs, 5350 cart.....................................................$83,000 (A ) 47’B ourgault 5710, 9.8 spg, L5350 tank ................................................$89,000 (R A ) 57’Flexicoil5000, 9” spg, 3450 cart, prem ium ......................................................$80,000 (A ) 50’Flexicoil7500, 12” spg, 3450 TB T tank ..........................................$65,000 (R A ) 41’Flexicoil800 airseeder, 12” spg, 1610 tbh tank ............................................$12,500 (R E) 47’C oncord 4710, 9” spg, ss, A S 300, TB H tank .......................................$39,000 (A ) 49’(X2) M orris M axum 12” spg, D /S, TB H cart..................................$30,000-50,000 (E)(R E) 40’B ourgault FH 36-40, less cart, gran kit......................................................$19,500 (R E) 36’B ourgault 8800, 3225 air cart..........$22,500 (R E)

DEGELMAN 7200 16’ 6-way quick attach for JD 9220 w/heavy frame rails, $17,500 OBO. 780-846-2645, Kitscoty, AB. DEGELMAN DOZER for Case/IH 9350, 6-way, 2 yrs. old. Phone 306-539-8590, Regina, SK.

1973 HOUGH 90, FEL, ROP’s canopy, dsl., 4 yard bucket, running, all lights working, new windshield and glass, ready to work, $20,000 OBO. 780-349-2698, Westlock, AB SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., www.luckemanufacturing.com ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New DeSELLING ON BEHALF of Carl Moffatt: gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw1998 Agco Allis 9735 FWA tractor, only master, rockpickers, rock rakes, dozer 3886 hrs., $35,000; 21’ CI 203 HD cult., b l a d e s . P h o n e 3 0 6 - 9 5 7 - 4 4 0 3 , c e l l $1000; 29’ CI 179 field cultivator $1000; 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. Degelman R5705 ground drive rockpicker, WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calv$1500; 2-10’ Melroe 204 press drills built ing/ foaling barn cameras, video surveilin transport, $2000; 3 ton Willmar fert. lance, rear view cameras for RV’s, trucks, spreader, $3000; Brandt 50’ sprayer, $500; combines, seeders, sprayers and augers. CI 622 22’ PTO swather, $500; 1981 CI M o u n t e d o n m a g n e t . C a l g a r y, A B . 550 21’ swather, $1500; 2- CI 9600 PTO 403-616-6610, www.FAAsecurity.com combines, $2000 each; 60’ Inland 5 bar tine harrow bar, $2500; Brandt 35’x6” au- KOENDERS 8’ swath rollers, $990; Ezee-On ger, $500; Brandt 40’x7”, Kohler 18 HP, 2135 FEL, (JD 4030- 4455), $4900; Trail$1000. All machinery is in exc. cond. Ph master 30’ gooseneck, $7500. Hergott Farm Equip. 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. Barry 306-441-1259, North Battleford, SK. WANTED: FEL to fit 7600 Ford tractor. IHC 28’ HOE drill, good cond, $2000; Yardworks riding lawn mower, 20 HP, 46” cut, 306-276-5770, White Fox, SK. like new, $1500. 306-228-2934, Unity, SK. FRONT WHEEL Assist housing rebuilt, portable line boring service, table augers 1997 JD 9600, only 2000 sep. hrs; 1972 and concave rebuilt. Penno’s Machining JD 4620; 1982 IHC 5088; Cockshutt 40. and Mfg. Ltd. 204-966-3221, online parts All field ready and OBO. 204-766-2643. store www.pennosmachining.com NEW MODEL 2530 Leon 12’ hyd. blade, 1 7 5 D E G L E M A N S T R A W T I N E S , with mount for JD 7800 Series tractor. 9/16x17”, $15/ea. Phone 306-861-0177, Reg. $16,923, Winter Special: $13,538. Weyburn, SK. C o n t a c t D a r y l a t A l l We s t S a l e s , 306-882-2283 Rosetown, SK. DEGELMAN - PICKERS, LAND rollers, Strawmaster, rock diggers, booked sav- R670 DEGLEMAN STONE PICKER and a 14’ i n g s . H e r g o t t F a r m E q u i p m e n t , Degleman rock rake. 204-546-3154, Grandview, MB. 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

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WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood WANTED: FLEXI-COIL 3450, 3850 and for sale. Contact Lehner Wood Preservers 2320 TBH tanks. Call 306-237-4212, Per- Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will due, SK. deliver. Self-unloading trailer. WANTED: Cab for Ford 5640 - 8340 tractor, for parts, 40 series. 780-240-3818, FIREWOOD: SEMI LOADS, self-unloading truck, or pick up on yard. Hague, SK. Kingman, AB. Phone: 306-232-4986, 306-212-7196. WANTED: old drill fill for 3 ton truck. Also 38’ Vibramaster Bourgault cultivator and CUSTOM FIREWOOD PROCESSING, old gas 3/4 ton truck. 306-344-4453, max block length 22”, cut and split into rough pile. $75/cord, travel costs extra. Paradise Hill, SK. Firewood for sale: Tamarack, Poplar and LOOKING FOR 12-15’ Aerway aerator. Pine. $175/cord, delivery extra. Nipawin, Phone 306-424-2755, Kendall, SK. SK. Ph. 306-862-3086 or 306-862-7831. LOOKING FOR: HARROW packer bar. Phone 306-542-4498 or 306-542-7325, Kamsack, SK. WANTED: 4 WD tractor, 300 HP plus, good working condition, low hrs., shedded if possible. No junkers please. Box 5557, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 PURCHASE OR TRADE: 40’ Bourgault quick attach harrows for 8” spacing gang poly packers. 403-664-2172, Oyen, AB. WANTED: GOOD ENGINE from Super 92 M a s s ey c o m b i n e o r 5 4 2 C o c k s h u t t . 306-543-2395 after 6:00 PM, Regina, SK.

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DEGELMAN DOZER for Case/IH 9350, WANTED: USED 7’ or 8’ JD gyro mower, STANDARD AND CUSTOM steel perimeter 6-way, 2 yrs. old. Phone 306-539-8590, reasonably good condition. 403-742-9568, fencing for oil and gas wells. Facilities and Regina, SK. Stettler, AB. structures. Call Colette at Wagner’s FabriUSED EQUIPMENT: 1995 JD tractor WA N T E D : 10,000 GAL./minute PTO cating Inc., 403-527-7214, various locations. 8300, MFWD, 3 PTH, powershift, less than pump. 306-768-2991, Carrot River, SK. 5800 hrs, $77,500; Brand new 2011 Parker 4T CONTRACTORS INC. See Custom WANTED: JD 7810, low hrs., c/w FEL, 3 739 grain cart w/tarp, SALE PRICE $24,900; 2004 JD 630F, SALE PRICE PTH; NH 1037 or 1036 bale wagon. W o r k . C a l l 3 0 6 - 3 2 9 - 4 4 8 5 , 306-222-8197, Asquith, SK. Email: $20,500; 2004 JD 635F, SALE PRICE 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. fortywhitetails@yahoo.ca $23,900. Please visit www.genag.com or WANTED: NEW HOLLAND 105 bale truck call Shelton Kehler 701-330-7401 or Tom mounted retriever. Call 306-221-0734, Wiebe 204-312-0604, Winkler, MB. Dundurn, SK. ROTARY SCREEN FOR 86 series IH tractor $50 OBO; 4- 4’ P-20 Flexi-Coil packers $25 WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS, all sizes, ea; 4- 4’ Crowfoot packers $25 ea; 15 bale prompt pick-up. Phone 306-259-4923, s t o o ke r a n d fo r k $ 2 5 0 O B O . 3 0 6 - 306-946-9669, 306-946-7923, Young, SK. 945-2074, 306-232-7860 Waldheim SK WANTED: 1970’s JD 6030 tractor, need THE RM OF ESTEVAN, SK. No. 5 has the not be running. 204-766-2643. following equipment for sale: 2003 Volvo G740B grader, 8703 hrs., $100,000 OBO; WANTED: Valmar 245 PT applicator. 2006 Schulte mower, model XH1500, 306-478-2611, Mankota, SK. $8000 OBO; 2003 Flex Arm, model FLX15, WANTED: FLEXI-COIL S82 harrows, 8800 $2000 OBO; 2006 LuckNow snowblower, Bourgault direct seed 5 series tank: Want$6300, OBO. For more info. contact Blaine e d : L at e m o d e l 3 t o n g r a i n t r u c k . at 306-421-1942 or Kim at 306-634-2222. 306-782-6769, Yorkton, SK.

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1/4” TO 1/2” used WIRE ROPE suitable for fencing; Also 1/4” stainless steel available. 403-237-8575, Calgary, AB. 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 F667 CLARK SKIDDER, excellent condition, extensive work done on complete 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. machine w/work orders available, c/w 5 x 1 0 P O RTA B L E C O R R A L PA N E L S grapple and winch, tires are 90% rear, 80% starting at $55. 403-226-1722, 1-866-517- front. Contact Ron at 306-922-4588 days, 8335, Calgary, AB, magnatesteel.com or 306-764-7889 nights, Prince Albert, SK.

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WARDS RED ANGUS and BENLOCK Farms Annual Bull Sale, March 3rd, 2012, SLS Saskatoon, SK. Starting 2:00 PM Red and Black yearling and fall yearlings plus Black 2 yr. olds. For more info. call Clarke 306-931-3824, Tom 306-668-2125. View catalogue online www.buyagro.com BLACK OPEN REPLACEMENT heifers,. Call for details. Wilbar Farms, Dundurn, SK. 306-492-2161.

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ALBERTA PLAID GALLOWAY BULL & FEMALE SALE, March 10, 2012. Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail, AB. Special guest consignors: Freeway Galloways, Fred and Maxine Noad, Alix, AB. On offer: 20 plus registered Galloway bulls, reds and blacks, yearlings, 2 yr. olds and aged bulls. All bulls will be semen tested and vet inspected prior to sale; Also on offer: Select group of registered red bred females and red open (2011 born) heifers. Contact Steve Schweer for details 403-227-3428, Email: schweer@xplornet.com or visit our website: www.albertaplaidgalloway.ca Complete sale catalogue will be available in early February, 2012.

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REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 yr. olds and yearlings, polled and horned, some red. Quiet bulls. Hand fed but not overfed. 40 plus bulls available privately at the farm. Call Wilf, Cougar Hill Ranch, 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK

PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cows and bred heifers, bred Charolais; Also heifer calves. BLACK ANGUS BULLS on moderate Phone Jim 306-839-4710, Pierceland, SK. growing ration. Performance info available Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, 306-342-4407, Glaslyn SK. 200 ANGUS REPLACEMENT quality heifers, PUREBRED POLLED 4 yr. old bull, asking 600 lbs., 306-768-2419, Carrot River, SK. $2500. 780-986-9319, Leduc, AB.

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BRED HEIFERS and bred cows for sale, preg checked, calving from April until July. Ph 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006 website: skinnerfarmsangus.com Englefeld, SK. 40 YEARLING HEIFERS, black or BWF, bred Angus to calve late March or April. Phone Earle at 306-997-4917, Borden, SK. LAZY S BULL/ Cow Power 2012. Jan. 27Cow Power, PB Black Angus Dispersal, commercial cows and bred heifers. Jan. 28- Bull Power, 200 polled red and black Simmental, Angus and Beefmakers. At the Ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB, ph 780-785-3136 For videoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit www.lazysranch.ca

BRED HEIFERS and bred cows for sale, preg checked, calving from April until July. Ph 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006 website: skinnerfarmsangus.com Englefeld, SK.

DAVIDSON GELBVIEH/ LONESOME DOVE RANCH 23rd Annual Bull Sale on Saturday, March 3/2012, 1:00 PM CST Heartland Livestock Yards, Swift Current, SK. Complimentary lunch 11:00 AM. Presale viewing hospitality, Friday, March 2nd Selling 75+ PB yearling bulls, red or black. Performance semen tested. Catalogue and video www.davidsongelbvieh.com Vernon/ Eileen 306-625-3755, 306-625-7863; Ross/Tara 306-625-3513, 306-625-7045, Ponteix, SK. BLACK ANGUS AND GELBVIEH bulls, 2 yr. olds and yearlings, will keep until spring. Phone Earle at 306-997-4917, Borden, SK.

MISTY VALLEY FARMS 36th Annual Production Sale of horned Herefords. Wednesday February 8th, 2012 at the ranch, 1:00 PM MST. On offer: 50 coming 2 yr. old bulls; 36 bred registered heifers; 65 bred commercial Hereford heifers. Bulls are semen tested and pelvis measured. Heifers are pregnancy tested. Misty Valley Farms, RR #1 Maidstone, SK., S0M 1M0. Phone Harold Odden at 306-893-2783 or Maurice Odden at 306-893-2737. REGISTERED HORNED HEREFORD bred cows and bred heifers for sale. Start calving April 1st. 403-337-3766, Carstairs, AB.

2 YEAR OLD AND YEARLING polled Hereford bulls for sale. Select now and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll MUST SELL: Pine Drive Big Sky and Rito keep until you need them. Imperial, SK. 2100 GDAR semen, $25 per dose, volume Phone 306-963-2414 or 306-963-7880. discount. 403-771-2696, Priddis, AB. www.crittendenbros.com

RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE yearlings and two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Website: skinnerfarmsangus.com Ph 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. RED ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing ration. Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, 306-342-4407, Glaslyn, SK. REGISTERED RED ANGUS yearling bulls, semen tested, calving ease, guaranteed breeders. Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford SK. WARDS RED ANGUS and BENLOCK Farms Annual Bull Sale, March 3rd, 2012, SLS Saskatoon, SK. Starting 2:00 PM Red and Black yearling and fall yearlings plus Black 2 yr. olds. For more info. call Clarke 306-931-3824, Tom 306-668-2125. View catalogue online www.buyagro.com SOUTH VIEW RANCH has for sale 65 Red and Black Angus bred heifers due to start calving March 20; Also 70 young Red and Black Angus cows. Shane 306-454-2688 or Keith 306-454-2730, Ceylon, SK. REGISTERED YEARLING BULLS. Easy calving, semen tested, vet inspected, guaranteed breeders, delivered. B-elle Red Angus, 306-845-2557, Turtleford, SK. Email: evandglen@littleloon.ca

REGISTERED OPEN HEIFERS, have too many replacements. Too good to ship. Will let up to 15 go. Moderate, deep, thick hair, very maternal. B-elle Red Angus, phone 306-845-2557, Turtleford, SK. Email: evandglen@littleloon.ca SELLING: BLACK ANGUS bulls. Wayside RED OPEN REPLACEMENT heifers. Call for Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, details. Wilbar Farms, Dundurn, SK. 306-492-2161. 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

BANNERLANE HEREFORDS 13th Annual Sale, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:00 PM CST (12 MST), at the farm, Livelong, SK, (heated sale barn). With guest Garrett Ranch. On offer: 30 coming 2 year old bulls, semen tested; 30 bred commercial heifers, preg. checked; 5 bred reg. heifers, 31 open first cross heifers, BWF, buckskin, Simmental cross. One feature registered heifer calf. Join us for dinner at Noon. Free delivery within 300 miles. For catalogue call Rob Bannerman, 306-845-2764 or v i ew w w w. h e r e fo r d . c a We s G a r r e t t , 306-658-4535; Bill Bannerman, 306-845-2445.

8TH ANNUAL RANCH READY Bull Sale. 50 ranch raised Hereford bulls, March 22, 1:00 PM. New sale location: Heartland, Swift Current, SK. Catalogue online at www.braunranch.com Contact Craig Braun 306-297-2132 or Donnie Gillespie 306-627-3584. 13TH ANNUAL MID-WEST Horned Hereford Sale, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster, SK, at 1:00 PM MST. On offer: 40 two yr. old bulls; 7 purebred heifers; 27 bred commercial heifers. For catalogues or more info contact: Lanni Bristow 780-943-2236; Todd Bygrove 306-825-3577; Mike Newman 306-825-2701 or David Mitchell 306-893-2838.

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M I L K Q U OTA A N D DA I RY H E R D S NEEDED Fresh cows and heifers avail. Total Dairy Consulting. Tisdale, SK. Rod York 306-873-7428, Larry Brack 306-220-5512. FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

80 ANGUS/ HEREFORD cross bred heifers, BAXTER BLACK coming to Regina, SK, bred Angus, due mid March, Scourguard, Friday, February 10, 2012. For more info., IBR, BVD vaccinated, preg checked. contact the SAA at 306-441-2265. 306-342-4447, Glaslyn, SK. 70 YOUNG BRED cows, mostly Blacks, bred HERD DISPERSAL: 100 red and black Black, start calving Mar 15th most will cows, to calve mid April 2012, bred black calve in April, preg checked, Ivomec’d, Simmental, your pick $1500. Stoughton, Herd Health Program, all home raised. SK, 306-457-2939 or 306-457-7889. 306-383-2492 ask for Brook. Quill Lake SK. 60-70 BLACK ANGUS cows, bred Black 65 RED ANGUS cross cows. March/April Angus, 2nd calvers, with bulls July 1st, calving, bred Hereford/Black Angus. Will start calving April 2012. Moosomin, SK. p r e g c h e c k p r i o r t o b e i n g s o l d . area. Phone 204-362-4218. $1450/cow. 204-734-0307, Bowsman, AB. 20 FULLBLOOD MAINES heifers, 21 half 62 COWS and heifers, mostly big young blood Maine/Angus heifers, 21 Angus heif- Charolais. Take all for $1500. No dealers e r s . A n g u s b u l l o u t J u n e 1 5 t h . please; 1 coming two Red Angus bull. 306-476-2252, Rockglen, SK. 306-344-4453, Paradise Hill, SK.

SMAN F1 HEIFERS, 30-40, 2011 born on o f fe r. To v i ew o u r p r o g r a m g o t o : YEARLING AND TWO year old polled Lim- w w w . r o u n d r o c k r a n c h i n g . c o m ousin bulls for sale. Red or black. Free de- 780-853-9673, Vermilion, AB. NATURAL RAISED HEIFERS (preferable) livery. Call Rhett Jones, Jones Cattle Co., or steers under 30 months, free of horCATTLE FINANCING available for feed- mones, antibiotics and never had grain. 306-629-3200, 306-629-7878, Morse, SK. er cattle and bred heifers/cows. Com- Looking for early maturing, easy fleshing, SPRINGER BROS. LIMOUSIN have 2 yr. petitive interest rates. Call Marjorie m o d e r a t e f r a m e B r i t i s h c a t t l e . old and yearling bulls for sale. Also, pick of Blacklock, Stockmens Assistance 403-242-5530, Calgary, AB. entire herd of cows, your choice of red or Corp., 306-931-0088, Saskatoon, SK. black. For details call Merv 306-272-4817, LARGE VOLUME OF Red and RWF heifers WANTED: CULL COWS for slaughter. For Ernie 306-272-4774, Leslie, SK. bred by AI to 74 lb. birth weight Feddes bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, 306-363-2117, ext. 111, Drake, SK. POLLED RED AND BLACK Limousin bulls Big Sky R9. Begin calving mid April. Pics for sale. Pick them out now, delivery in the and info at www.cloverleafcattleco.com WANTED: 12 to 15 bred Charolais cross spring. Top quality bulls. Debbie and $1575 on choice. Lots of 45-50 delivered cows, second or third calvers. Preferably Rocky, Payne Livestock 306-825-4056, free to SK and AB; Also 50 Char/Tan heif- April calving. 306-946-7557, Simpson, SK. ers bred same way. Randy 204-483-0228 Lloydminster, SK. or Morgan 204-741-0748, Elgin, MB. WOULD LIKE TO LEASE bred cows to calve April and May for 5-7 yrs. Will offer 30% guaranteed calf crop. Call for details 306-554-3198, Dafoe, SK. BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Farmfair Int. Premier Breeder. Fullblood/percentage, Black/Red Carrier, females, bulls, red fullblood semen, embryos. 780-486-7553 Darrell, 780-434-8059 Paul, Edmonton AB. 40 PB LOWLINE bred and open females, very docile, excellent beef quality, very easy calving, approx. 80 to choose from. Circle S Stock Farm, 306-468-2820, 306-468-7720, Canwood, SK.

BEST SELECTION OF MAINE-ANJOU bulls. B r e e d e r s i n c e 1 9 7 0 . V i ew we b s i t e : www.manitoumaineanjou.ca Gary Graham, 306-823-3432, Marsden, SK. SOLID BLACK or solid red polled Maine Anjou bulls, two year olds and yearlings by prominent leading sires. For more info call 519-845-3590, Wyoming, ON. CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU Association. Power, performance and profit. For info on Maine-Anjou genetics 403-291-7077, Calgary, AB. or www.maine-anjou.ca

3RD ANNUAL BATTLE RIVER Shorthorn Bull and Female Sale, Saturday, March 10 at 1:00 PM at VJV Auction Market, Ponoka, AB. Selling a top selection of 2 yr. old and yearling Shorthorn bulls and a select group of open yearling heifers. For info contact Ken Hehr 403-783-4350, Kirk Seaborn 403-729-2267 or Don Savage Auctions 4 0 3 - 9 4 8 - 3 5 2 0 . C at a l o g u e o n l i n e at www.donsavageauctions.com

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IRISH CREEK BISON has select 2010 Plains, Wood and Wood cross bulls and 48 bred 2 yr. old heifers. 780-853-2024 or 780-581-0564, Vermilion, AB. HERD DISPERSAL 35 head consisting of 15 4-9 yr old cows, 10 2 yr olds, and 10 calves. 403-580-8016, Acadia Valley, AB. NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. 3- 2010 PLAINS bulls, come from good bloodlines. Would trade 1 for equal age breeding bull. Also 1 huge herd or hunt DEAN LATIMER WESTERN saddle, 15” bull for sale. 306-445-8726, Whitkow, SK. seat, good condition, $1400. 306-729-4900, Buena Vista, SK. ELK VALLEY RANCHES, buying all ages of feeder bison. Call Frank 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB or elkvalley@xplornet.com WANTED: 2011 BUFFALO heifer calves to feed, for free. You own them, we feed them for free! 306-551-2834, Melville, SK. HEARTLAND LIVESTOCK SERVICES, SILVER CREEK BISON offering top quality Hwy. #1 Regina, SK, will be holding their 2010 heifers and 2010 top quality breedregular Sheep and Goat Sale and Horse ing bulls. If interested in calves we are and Tack Sale, Saturday, January 28. putting to gether lots of 20 in Feb. Sheep sell at 1:00 PM, Tack at 5:00 PM 204-532-2350 204-773-6725 Binscarth MB and Horses to follow. Please book all live- 30 BRED 3 year old cows, your pick out of stock in advance with Brennin Jack 100. 306-745-3344 cell, or 306-745-7452, 306-533-2495 or 306-757-3601. Esterhazy, SK. SHEEP AND GOAT SALE: Saturday, Feb- PURCHASING ALL AGES and classes of Biruary 11, 1:00 PM, Johnstone Auction son. Prompt payment. Bruce, Youngstown, Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Accepting all classes AB. 403-651-7972 or 403-779-2218. of sheep and goats. Sheep ID tags and pre-booking mandatory. Ph 306-693-4715 BISON AUCTION: New Year’s Bison Auction, January 25th at 11:00 AM. Visit: www.johnstoneauction.ca PL 914447 We currently have over 300 head of great feeder and breeding stock booked from numerous consignors. Call Brendan today 75 COMMERCIAL RIDEAU AND Canadian to book your orders or register to bid onArcott ewes, bred to start lambing mid line. Kramer Auctions Ltd., North BattleApril, 3 and 4 yrs old; Also, all sheep han- ford, SK 306-445-5000 SKLD#116400 dling equipment, prefer to sell as complete pkg. 306-743-7088, Langenburg, SK.

CANDIAC AUCTION MART Regular Horse Sale, Sat., Feb. 4th. Tack at 10:30, Horses at 1:30. Each horse, with the exception of colts must have a completed EID. Go to COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn the website candiacauctionmart.com to calves! Ph. 306-577-4664, 306-739-2924, get the form. For more info contact DISPERSAL: 47 BRED ewes, Suffolk/Ar306-424-2967. Carlyle, SK. gerrybettywyatt@gmail.com cott/Dorset cross, 2 to 4 yrs, due to lamb 15 GOOD QUALITY Red Angus/ Simmental HORSE SALE: Johnstone Auction Mart, March 27th, 2012; also 2 PB Dorset rams, $275 each. 403-883-2289, Donalda, AB. Moose Jaw, SK. Thursday, February 2. c r o s s b r e d c ow s , $ 1 4 5 0 e a c h O B O. 306-883-2825, 3 0 6 - 8 8 3 - 2 6 6 9 , Tack Sells at 2:00 PM, horses sell at 4:00 35 DORPER CROSS ewe lambs for sale. PM. All classes of horses accepted. 306-697-7808, Grenfell, SK. 306-883-8028 cell, Spiritwood, SK. PL #914447. 306-693-4715, or visit: 18 ANGUS CROSS bred heifers to calve www.johnstoneauction.ca RAMBOUILLET EWES 4-6 yrs old and ewe end of March, preg. tested, Ivomeced, lambs. Call Roger Britnell, 306-243-4215, $1400 ea. 204-686-2343, 204-686-2334, HEARTLAND LIVESTOCK SERVICES, Macrorie, SK. Hwy. #1 Regina, SK, will be holding their Tilston, MB. regular Sheep and Goat Sale and Horse GOOD QUALITY BRED HEIFERS. Red and Tack Sale, Saturday, January 28. Angus cross Hereford and Red Angus cross Sheep sell at 1:00 PM, Tack at 5:00 PM Simm. Bred Red Angus. Ferguson Stock and Horses to follow. Please book all liveFarm Ltd., 306-895-4825, Paynton, SK. stock in advance with Brennin Jack SHEEP SHEARING COURSE, Leslieville, AB. March 2 and 3, 9 AM to 4 PM. Cost $250+ 20 MIDDLE AGED bred cows, bred to Black 306-533-2495 or 306-757-3601. GST. Ph Jacquie to register 403-729-3067. and Red Angus, start calving March 20th. 10th ANNUAL WESTERN HORSE SALES 306-386-2490, Cochin, SK. Unlimited, May 4th-5th, Saskatoon Live80 BRED COWS, reds, blacks, tans, bred stock Sales, SK. Now accepting entries, Angus or Limo, to start calving early May. deadline March 1st. For info, visit: Asking $1350. Phone: 306-273-4600 days, www.pedersenhorses.com 306-436-4515 SHEEP DEVELOPMENT BOARD offers 306-621-1410 eves., Rhein, SK. extension, marketing services and a full line of sheep and goat supplies. HERD DISPERSAL: 110 young Tarentaise cows, home raised, calving April and May, FOR SALE: Mammoth and Mammoth cross 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. $1450 for choice; 30 fall calving pairs, donkeys, $500 each. Phone 204-434-6132, $1550 for choice; 20 fall calving bred heif- Steinbach, MB. ers; 130 feeder calves, approx. 500 lbs., $775 ea. Ken 204-568-4651, Miniota, MB.

150 BLACK and Red Angus good quality young bred cows. 306-773-1049, Swift 6 YR. OLD black Percheron team, 17 HH, 1 BUYING WILD BOAR for 20 yrs. All sizes, mare, 1 gelding, used for chores/ sleigh highest $$$ paid. Canadian Heritage Current, SK. rides, $4250. 204-742-3697, Dauphin, MB. Meats, Ralph or Greg at 1-877-226-1395. 10 OPEN SIMMENTAL AND Simmental Red/Angus cross heifers, pick from 20. 306-762-4723, Odessa, SK.

ONE IRON RANCHER HEIFERS: Black Angus and BBF. Bred June 14 to light birth Black bulls. Looking good. Ph. Jerry Chanig 306-478-2658, Mankota, SK. CLOSED HERD DISPERSAL: 53 young black cows bred Black Angus and $1400 each; 4 BLACK AND RED South Devon bulls, year- Black Angus bulls, asking $1800 each; 60 lings, and 2 yr. old; also Angus/South Dev- open yearling heifers, mostly black, asking on cross bulls. 403-566-2467, Duchess, $900 each. 306-547-2286, Preeceville, SK. AB., dmrranching@gmail.com 60 CHAROLAIS GELBVIEH cross cows bred to Red Angus, calving in Feb. $1550/cow. 306-621-8951, Willowbrook, SK QUALITY REGISTERED Red and Black thick South Devon bulls with outstandng disposition, semen tested, halter broke. H i g h C h ap p a r a l R a n c h , L i p t o n , S K . 306-336-2666.

LARGE VOLUME OF Black and BWF heifers bred by AI to 69 lb. birth weight SAV Final Answer 0035. Begin calving mid A p r i l . P i c t u r e s a n d i n fo r m at i o n at www.cloverleafcattleco.com $1575 on choice. Lots of 45-50 delivered free to SK and AB. Randy 204-483-0228 or Morgan 204-741-0748, Elgin, MB. GOOD YOUNG BRED Simmental cross 6- RED 2 yr. old South Devon bulls, with cows for sale. Call 306-984-4606 evenings, great top lines and hindquarters. Low birth Leoville, SK. weights and birth EPD’s. Buy your 2 yr. old bull by the end of February and get a win- 20 HOME RAISED F1 Simmental Angus ter feeding discount. Sampson McGregor and Simmental heifers bred Red Angus. S t o c k F a r m , I r o n R i ve r, A B . P h o n e S t a r t c a l v i n g M a r c h 1 . E x c e l l e n t 780-826-7077 or sms@xplornet.com quality. 306-747-8192 or 306-763-2964, Shellbrook, SK. 50 BLACK BRED heifers bred black and 50 Char cross heifers, bred Hereford. D5 LOW BIRTH WEIGHT YEARLING and 2 yr. Ranch Ltd., Donald Kaufmann, Ceylon, SK, old speckle park bulls for sale. Semen test- 306-969-4004. ed. Will keep until April 15th. Wilf SunderHERD DISPERSAL 30 tan colored Char. land, Paradise Valley, AB, 780-745-2694. cows bred Red Angus, to start calving March. Call 306-436-4616, 306-436-7741, Milestone, SK. ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Assoc. 60 BRED HEIFERS, Shorthorn Hereford 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more infor- cross, start calving April 20th, $1500 each. mation. www.albertatexaslonghorn.com 306-232-5212 306-232-7725 Rosthern, SK

2 REGISTERED QH MARES and 1 gelding ALL BERKSHIRE WANTED: All sizes. Payfor sale. Call Dennis Bitz 306-275-2183, St. ing highest $$$. Call Ralph or Greg at CaBrieux, SK. nadian Heritage Meats 1-877-226-1395.

2 GOOD GELDINGS, feedlot and ranch broke, done it all, with papers, 8 to 10 years old. 403-929-0281, Picture Butte, AB ANDRES TRUCKING. Call us for a quote WWW.ELLIOTTCUTTINGHORSES.COM today. 306-224-2088, Windthorst, SK. 35 Plus years of training, showing, sales, clinics, lessons. Clifford and Sandra Elliott. BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison Paynton, SK. Phone 306-895-2107. for a growing market in Canada, US and BAXTER BLACK coming to Regina, SK, Europe. Paying top market $$ for all aniFriday, February 10, 2012. For more info., mals. For more information contact Roger Provencher, roger@cdnbison.com or contact the SAA at 306-441-2265. 306-468-2316. Join our Producer-owned HORSES FOR SALE OR TRADE for older bison company and enjoy the benefits. bred cows. Broodmares to weanlings available for trade. All breeds of cows con- QUALITY BULLS, CALVES and exposed sidered. For info call 306-784-2771, Swift cows, quiet herd. Reference available. 250-489-4786, Fort Steele, BC. Current, SK. BLACK MARE w/white face, broke double 50 BISON 2010 open heifers, ranging from and single, 55” tall, lighter breeding. 750 to 950 lbs. Phone 306-861-2060, Weyburn, SK. 306-748-2876, Neudorf, SK. MANY BONE BISON CO-OP is a gov’t backed livestock loan guarantee program. Finance is avail. for bred or feeder bison. Call Tricia 306-885-2241. Also ask about the gov’t interest rebate for feeders. For RANCH ROPING CLINIC: Feb. 18th-19th, Sask. Residents only. Sedley, SK. w/Scott Sapergia, Canadian Champion. All levels accepted. CRRA competition Feb. 10 BRED HEIFERS, $2500 each. Phone B u f f a l o F l at s R a n c h 7 8 0 - 3 8 8 - 2 3 9 7 , 20th. 306-731-2943, Lumsden, SK. 780-621-7883, Buck Lake, AB. CANADIAN FARRIER SCHOOL: Gary WANTED TO RENT: pasture with fence Johnston, www.canadianfarrierschool.ca s u i t a b l e f o r b i s o n . P h o n e R y a n Email gary@canadianfarrierschool.ca 306-646-7743, Fairlight, SK. Phone: 403-359-4424, Calgary, AB. 21 BRED COWS, $2000/each; 17 bred CERTIFIED FARRIER. Holdfast, SK. Call h e i fe r s , $ 2 5 0 0 / e a c h . M F L R a n c h e s , Jacob at: 306-488-4408. 403-747-2500, Alix, AB.

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PRODUCER OWNED Canadian Prairie Bison is paying TOP DOLLAR FOR ELK to supply our growing markets. Give Roger a call before you sell, 306-468-2316. 10 BULL ELK, 5 white Siberian’s, 5 Rocky. Package price $20,000. 2- 2 yr olds; 8- 3 yr. olds. 306-838-2177, Kindersley SK. WANTED TO RENT: pasture with fence suitable for bison. Phone Ryan 306-646-7743, Fairlight, SK. ELK VALLEY RANCHES buying all ages of elk. Phone Frank 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB or email to elkvalley@xplornet.com TOP DOLLARS for elk delivered to Canadian Rangeland Elk, Lacombe, AB. We are looking for year round supply for our growing meat markets. No membership o r b r o ke r fe e s , p l e a s e c a l l T h o m a s 1-866-497-0078.

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HIGHLINE 6600 BALE PROCESSOR good rotors, 1000 PTO, $4900. Trades welcome financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com MOLE HILL DESTROYER INC. 40’ demo unit, series 4 jumbo, $24,000; 60’ used, series 3 jumbo, $21,000. Call Stewart 306-542-7325, 306-542-4498 Kamsack, SK

40 CASHMERE DOES bred Kiko. $250 each. SOLAR WEST portable pumping stations; 204-854-2574, Pipestone, MB. MORAND livestock equipment; Portable windbreaks; Custom built panels and gates. Delivery available. 1-866-354-7655, http://ajlivestock.mystarband.net SHAVINGS: Manufactured from kiln dried FARM KING STRAW shredder, asking Pine. Highly compressed 4’x4’x4’ bales that $8000; Farmhand 120 bu. feed mixer, hold 325 cu. ft. each. Makes premium $1000. 306-782-7241, Rokeby, SK. quality bedding for large and small animals and poultry. Low dust, very soft and ROLLER MILLS, new and rebuilt for sale. absorbent. Size, 3/4” and under. Call for Call 306-682-4347, 306-231-3439 cell, truck load quotes. Wholesale prices direct Humboldt, SK. from the plant. Can ship anywhere up to 60 bales per load. Call Tony 250-372-1494 FEED TRUCK: 1997 INT. 4700 truck or Ron 250-804-3305, Chase, BC, or web: w/CATTLELAC 520 FEED MIXER, exc. condition, always shedded, $52,500. www.britewood.ca 306-778-2533, Swift Current, SK. HIGHLINE 7000 HD BALE PROCESSOR, 1000 PTO, used 800 bales, for large or small bales, floatation tires, knife, $9250 OBO. 780-723-2646, Edson, AB. 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4900 feed truck GRAIN TROUGHS, 30’ c/w skids, made with Harsh 502 feed mixer, DT466E Alli- of conveyor belting and pipe, $700. son auto, Mix-weigh scale, new tires, new 306-538-4685, Kennedy, SK. batteries, 7200 hrs, 32,000 kms, exc. 2003 3100 BALE KING shredder, RH discond., $49,000. Lone Star Cattle Co. charge, hyd. chute, fine cut option, shedCarseland, AB., 403-934-4141. ded since new, low bale count, $7700. WANTED: HYDRAULIC CATTLE SQUEEZE. 306-739-2897, 306-577-8365, Wawota, SK 306-768-2991, Carrot River, SK. NDE 402 VERTICAL MIXER, new gearbox BALE PROCESSOR REM 3600R, new cond., and new load cells with scale, good working condition. 306-697-7883, Grenfell, SK. $7000. Ron 306-384-4512, Saskatoon, SK.

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COMBINES (3) 10 JD 9870, 392 hrs up, duals, heavy duty final dr ...........................$331,300 up (MJ) (2) 09 JD 9870 STS, 468 hrs up, 520/85R42 dual ................................. $309,800 up (MM) (9) 08 JD 9870 STS, 419 hrs up, wide sprdr ..................... $274,900 up (M,MM,MJ,R,S,W) 07 JD 9860 STS, 670 hrs, 800/70R38, w/615PU ............................................$271,100 (M) (3) 10 JD 9770 STS, 335 hrs up, heavy duty final dr ............................$288,600 up (MJ,S) (14) 09 JD 9770 STS, 253 hrs up, premier cabs .................. $266,500 up (A,MM,RM,S, W) (4) 08 JD 9770 STS, 393 hrs up , premier cab ................................ $245,000 up (M,MJ,S) (4) 07 JD 9760 STS, 1150 hrs up, prem cab, 800/70R38 ........................$213,600 up (MJ) (2) 06 JD 9760 STS, 1341 hrs up, 600/65R28 .....................................$193,500 up (M,MJ) (5) 05 JD 9760 STS, 1301 hrs up, spdr, 800/65R32 ....................$166,600 up (M,MJ, MM) (5) 04 JD 9760 STS, 1173 hrs up, sprdr, chop ..................................$147,500 up (MJ,S,W) 03 JD 9750 STS, 1933 hrs, 900/60x32, chop, ch/s .........................................$144,000 (R) 01 JD9750 STS, 1964 hrs, sprdr, chop, 20.8R38, 20’ aug ...........................$138,400 (MM) (4) 11 JD 9670 STS, 244 hrs up, 480/70R30 ............................................ $304,900 up (M) (3) 10 JD 9670 STS, 230 hrs up, premier cab .................................$275,900 up (M,MJ,W) 07 JD 9660 STS, 755 hrs, deluxe cab, 800/65R32, sprdr, chop...................... $212,000 (R) (2) 06 JD 9660 STSs, 969 hrs up, chop, ch/s, heavy duty ...................$186,900 up (R,RM) 05 JD 9660 STS, 1411 hrs, 800/65R32, topper w/roll tarp .............................$172,000 (S) 05 JD 9660W, 2176 hrs, 800/65R32, deluxe hdr ctrls....................................$126,500 (M) 98 JD 9610, 3153 hrs, 20’ aug, 30.5x32, dual range cyl ...............................$72,600 (MM) 97 JD 9600, 1855 hrs, 30.5x32, dual range cyl, ch/s ....................................$82,700 (MM) 95 JD 9600, 2530 hrs, 30.5x32, dial spd, ch/s ..................................................$59,300 (S) 93 JD 9600, 3555 hrs, 30.5x32, dial spd, chaff sprdr .......................................$40,200 (R) (3) 97 JD CTS, 1810 hrs up, dial spd, chopper ........................................ $52,300 up (A,M) 96 JD CTS, 2884 hrs, dam, 30.5x32, dual range cyl .........................................$56,900 (S) 94 & 95 JD CTS, 2360 hrs up, 30.5X32, ch/s .......................................... $54,500 up (M,S) 04 CIH 8010, 1350 hrs, deluxe cab, w/ 04 CIH 2016-14’ pu ..........................$190,500 (W) 08 CIH 7010, 700 hrs, 28L-26, duals , w/Swathmaster pu ............................$245,000 (W) 05 CIH 2388, 1145 hrs, w/CIH 2015-14’pu, specialty rotor............................$163,500 (W) 05 MF 9790, 899 hrs, w/MF4200 PU, w/Swathmaster 14’pu .........................$151,900 (S) 05 Cat 570R, 1080 hrs, 500/85R24, w/Lexion P524- 14’ ............................$144,000 (MM) 00 CIH 2388, 2068 hrs, 30.5x32, w/ CIH 810 13’ pu .......................................$109,900 (S) 99 JD CTSII, 2619 hrs, dam, 30.5x32, dialspd ..................................................$67,800 (A) 98 & 99 CIH 2388, 2304 hrs up, w/1015 pu ...................................................$91,000 (R,S) 97 CIH 2188, 2872 hrs, 30.5L32, w/1015-12’ hdr .......................................... $66,800 (MJ) 94 JD 9500, 2210 hrs, 30.5X32, 2-’aug, dial spd, f/a ........................................$53,900 (R) 86 CIH 1660, 3255 hrs, 24.5x32, w/CIH 1015-12’ PU .......................................$19,500 (S)

SPRAYERS 11 JD 4830, 650 hrs , 100’, 20” nozz, swathpro .............................................$293,900 (A) 09 JD 4730 200 hrs, 100’, 20”, deluxe cab.................................................$244,500 (MM) (2)06 JD 4920, 1469 hrs up, 1200 gal, 380/105R50 ............................. $221,500 up (M,R) (2) 08 JD 4930, 844 hrs up, 120’, 20”noz space .................................. $275,500 up (R, W) (2)09 JD 4830, 1122 hrs up, 100’, SS 15”, 5 sensor ............................ $245,000 up (M, R) 10 JD 4830, 656 hrs, 100’, 20”nozz, 380/90R46, radar ..................................$294,200 (A) (2)05 JD 4720, 2000 hrs up, 90’, 20” space. ...........................................$159,800 up (MJ) 05 Apache 1010, 1239 hrs, Raven boom , 90’, 380/80R46 ............................$127,100 (M) 00 Apache 790, 3133 hrs, 380/90R46, EZguide ............................................. $70,300 (MJ)

(M)

283,000

(M)

PLATFORMS (10) 11 JD 635F, Auger Composite fingers .................................................... $56,900 (MJ) 09 JD 630F, 1537 hrs, aug comp fingers ....................................................... $39,500 (MJ) (4) 04 JD 635F, HH sensing, stub lights ....................................... $27,200 up (A,MJ,R,RM) (5) 08 JD 635F, aug composite fingers ...........................................$37,500 up (MM,MJ,R) (9) 09 JD 635F, air reel, good knife, long guards.............................$43,300 up (MJ,MM,R) (4) 10 JD635F, AWS air reel....................................................................$52,800 up (A,MJ) 06 MacDon 974-30’, 5 batt plas finger pu reel, skid shoes ..............................$49,500 (R) (2) 05 HoneyBee SP30, gauge whls, Hart cart pu reel, f/a ................................$42,000 (R) 07 HoneyBee SP30, CIH Adapt, UII PU............................................................ $41,500 (MJ) 01 HoneyBee SP36, new knife bar, rollers, bearing, UII split reel .................... $38,200 (M) (2) 02 HoneyBee SP36, one 9600 hoookup, & 9610 ...................................$34,700 up (M) 03 HonyBee SP36, fits 60 series, dble knife dr, pea auger ...........................$42,800 (MM) 05 HoneyBee SP36, dble knife, UII split reel, upper cross ............................... $49,400 (M) 06 HoneyBee SP36, f/a, pea auger, 50 series hookup ......................................$51,900 (A) (4) 07 HoneyBee SP36, transport, f/a...........................................$53,500 up (MJ,RM,S,W) 08 HoneyBee SP36, UII 6 batt plast, end strut gauge whls............................ $51,650 (MJ) 09 HoneyBee SP25, AWS air reel, trans/gauge whls, f/a ................................. $61,000 (M) 07 HoneyBee SP42, cross aug, Header Height ctrl ..........................................$51,900 (W) (2) 09 JD 630D, single knife, skid shoes ........................................................$51,800 (RM) 07 JD 635F, Hdr height sense, stub lights, aug comp fingers ........................ $34,100 (MJ) (3) 09 JD 635D, poly tine pu reel, skid shoes......................................$62,400 up (MJ,RM) (4) 10 JD 635D, poly tine pu reel, road trans w/lites..................... $65,600 up (MJ,MM, W) 11 JD 640 draper, dual dr, skid shoes ..............................................................$80,300 (M) 05 JD 936D, skid shoe, Multi pt hookup, road trans w/lites..............................$30,500 (R) (7) 08 JD 936D, poly tine pu reel, road trans w/lites..................... $42,900 up (MM,RM,W) 04 MacDon 963 36’ header, gauge whls........................................................ $40,300 (MJ) (5) 05 MacDon 963, variety of options .............................................. $42,000 up (M,RM,S) (2) 03 MacDon 972, 60 series hookup .................................................... $37,100 up (S,W) (3) 05 MacDon 973, 36’ pu reel .......................................................... $48,500 up (M,S,W) 08 MacDon D50, 30’, Ca20 adapt, pea auger f/a. ..........................................$55,400 (RM) 06 MacDon D60, f/a, 60 series adap, trans ......................................................$58,800 (M) (3) 08 MacDon D60, 35’, single knife dr, trans pkg .......................... $62,900 up (MM,R,W) (11) 09 MacDon FD 70, 35’ & 40’, slow spd trans................................... $73,000 up (A,M) (2) 10 MacDon FD70, 40’, dble knife....................................................... $74,200 up (M,R)

HAYING EQUIP 06 NH 1475 Moco, w/2316 16’ header, rubber .............................................$24,900 (MM) 97 JD 566, 31x13.5, push bar, Hyd pu lift ........................................................$17,800 (M) 99 JD 566, push bars, hyd pu, gauge whls .......................................................$17,500 (R) 01 JD 567, hyd pu, push bars, sur wrap ...........................................................$23,000 (A) (4) 03 JD 567, push bars, hyd pu lift ................................................ $18,000 up (M,MM,S) (4) 05 JD 567, 6000bles up, push bars, hyd pu....................................... $17,400 up (A,M) 07 JD 568, 13081 bales, megawide, surf wrap, var core ..................................$25,900 (S) 04 NH BR780, bale comm., net wrap, 1000 pto ................................................$18,700 (A) (5) 11 JD D450, 74 hrs up, w/ JD 635 draper, HID lites .......................$167,000 up (R,RM) 10 JD A400, 315 hrs, hydro, w/896 19’aug hay ................................................$93,500 (R) 09 BH H8060, 275 hrs, w/36’ HoneyBee Hdr, UII PU ...................................$138,000 (MM) 06 Challenger SP85B Wdr, 565hrs, 30’ plat dble swath ................................$69,500 (MM) 96 HoneyBee SP25 windrower, dble swath, dble knife.................................... $20,200 (M) 09 HoneyBee WS30, UII 5 batt, dble swath, single knife .................................$41,500 (W) 07 HoneyBee WS30, 5 batt UII PU, dble swath, dble knife ............................. $41,000 (MJ) 07 JD 4895 Wdr, 934 hrs, w/07 HB WS30 & 05 JD 896-14’hay ......................$120,200 (R) (2) 03 JD 895, 18’ wdr, hyd var reel spd, tall crop divid...................................$17,700 (M) 85 MacDon 7000 Wdr, 2600 hrs, w/30’ draper, w/21’Hay plat .......................$22,500 (RM) 88 MacDon 7000 Wdr, w/960 -30’ hdr, Cummins diesel ...............................$34,700 (MM) 11 MacDon D60, 40’ MDS/DKD header, slow spd trans ................................$64,400 (MM) 01 MacDon 9352, 3635 hrs, w/36’ 972 hdr, F K swath roller ............................$76,500 (A) 07 NH HW325 Wdr, w/30’hdr, UII reel, WS30 Hdr ..............................................$78,000 (R) 96 MF 220 Wdr, 1783 hrs, w/ MF 230-30’ Hdr ..................................................$45,300 (R)

281,100

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306-692-2371 (MJ)

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Raymore, SK

306-746-2110 (RM)

Emerald Park/Regina, SK

306-721-5050 (R)

Southey, SK

306-726-2155 (S)

Weyburn, SK

306-842-4686 (W)

SEEDING 01 JD 1820, 61’10”, w/JD 1900-340 bu, Single sht ........................................ $76,800 (M) 03 JD 1820, 52’10”, DS air pkg, 4x22” Steel whls............................................$41,800 (R) 04 JD 1820 52’12” spac, dble sht, w/ JD 1910-430 bu ..............................$106,000 (MM) 04 JD 1820, 61’, 10” spac, w/JD 1910-340 bu, dble sht ...............................$104,900 (M) 06 JD 1820, 53’, 10” spac, 4x22” steel press whls, all run ..............................$65,500 (S) 08 JD 1830, 61’, 10” spac, dble sht, 4x22” steel ........................................... $77,800 (MJ) 08 JD 1890, 43.5’, 10” spac, SS air pkg .......................................................$79,500 (MM) 04 Conservapak 5112, 56’, 12” spac, 550 lb trip ...........................................$103,900 (M) 97 JD 737, 40’, 10” spac, w/JD 787 tank.........................................................$40,500 (W) 04 Conservapak 5112, 56’, 12” spac, w/Conc 440 TBT .................................$103,900 (M)

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LIMITED SEDAN AUTO LEATHER, SUN ROOF, ALLOYS, DEICER, 9 SPEAKER HARMAN KARDON, MEDIA HUB, POWERSEATS, HEATED SEATS, SATIN WHITE/BLK. INT.

NO N O HAGG HAGGLE GLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

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O S26,685

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BOURG 3310, ‘10, PB2657A ................... $217,000 P BOURG 3310, ‘10, BO 6550 AIR TANK TRAIL, WALKING DUALS, INNER AND OUTER WING, 4.5 RND SEMI PNEUMATIC, 65’, 3/4” ATOM JET OPENER, ANHYDROUS TUBE, 4T, PB2848A ................... $271,000 P BOURG 3310, ‘10, PB2852A .....CALL FOR DETAILS P BOURG 5710, ‘96,W/2155 AIR SEEDER, B21666B ................................................ $45,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘99, 330#, 3 1/2” STEEL, 9.8” SPC, REBUILD, 3” CARBIDE TIPS, MRBS, UPDATED WIDE PIVOT, SS AIR TANK, B21677D................. $46,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘99, 24’, W/MRBS NH3 RAVEN, AUTO RATE 3 1/2” STL, 3/4” OPENERS, SS, W/ BOURG 3225 AIR CART, HR2801B ....................... $76,900 H BOURG 5710, ‘01, 54’, 9.8” SPC 330#, MRB’S, NH3 KIT, SS, 3/4” CARBIDE OPENERS, 31/2” STEEL PKRS, B21663A ................................................ $68,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘02, 47’ 9.8” SPC, SS AIR KIT, MRBS, NH/ KIT, 3” RUB PKRS W/ 5350, SINGLE FAN, B21626A .............................................. $111,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘03, 54’, 54’,230 TRIP, 3” RUBBER, 9.8 SPC, DS, DRY SERIES, 20 MRBS,CARBIDE, SCRAPERS, 1” CARBIDE VERTICAL, BOURG OPENERS, B21350A ................................................ $72,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘04, 64’, MRBS, PB2601A ................................................ $89,000 P BOURG 5710, 54’, PB2641A ..................... $75,000 P BOURG 5710, ‘05, 3 1/2 STEEL, 450#, 9.8” SPC, DS, MRBS, 47’ 3/4” SPEED LOC OPENERS, B21785A ............................... CALL FOR DETAILS K BOURG 5710, ‘10, 64’, 3 1/2” STEEL PACKER, DBL CASTER, MRB’S, 9.8” SPACING, 330 TRIP, S.S, B21782A .............................................. $138,000 K BOURG 5710, 54’, 9.8” SPC, SS AIR KIT, SERIES 20 MRBS NH3, 3 1/2” STEEL PKRS, 3” OPENERS CARBIDE, 330# B21355B .............................. $57,500 K BOURG 6000, ‘08, 90’, 11LX16 TIRES, B21511A ................................................ $33,000 K

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USED SPRAYERS APACHE 790, ‘99, KK21415A ................... $67,000 K BG QF1500, ‘01, KK21703D ..................... $12,800 K FIELD HAWK, ‘07, 90’ 1200 GSS, RAVEN GPS, N21778A .............................................. $125,000 K MILLER G75, ‘10, 1200 GAL TANK, 120’ BOOMS, 3 WAYS, ULTRAGLIDE, ELEC. ADJ, 380 R90/46 TIRES, N21884A .............................................. $219,000 K MILLER 4240, 10, 100’, 1200 POLY, RAVEN GPS, KK21601A ............................................ $284,000 K SPRAY AIR 3600-110TS, KK21557B........ $25,000 K WILMAR 765, C21729A............................ $45,000 K WILMAR 8500, KK21571B ..................... $100,000 K

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TRADE AND EXPORT Canada Inc. now buying feed oats, flax and feed peas. Quick pay. Contact Lorna 1-877-339-1959. WANTED: BUYING ORGANIC screenings, delivered. Loreburn, SK. Prompt payment. 306-644-4888 or 1-888-531-4888 ext. 2 CERT. ORGANIC RED lentil, approx. 1000 bus. exc. quality. 306-931-2826 or 306-290-4920, Martensville, SK. CONTERRA ARENA RAKE for ATV’s and quads. Excellent for arena, ground and shelter belt maintenance. Starting at $1995. Conterra manufactures over 150 attachments. Call 1-877-947-2882 or view on-line www.conterraindustries.com

ORGANIC SEED: cert. Vimy flax, yellow peas, high yield feed barley, large green lentils, high germ. and 0 disease. 306-259-4982, 306-946-7446, Young, SK. ORGANIC FLAX STRAW open (large round) bales. Two locations near Saskatoon, SK. Call 306-382-1299, 306-382-9024.

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1-800-582-4037 www.morandindustries.com 1993 IHC NAVISTAR feed truck, 43,000 kms, IHC 466 eng., auto trans., new recap tires c/w 2002 Knight 3050 feed box, commercial grade heavy augers, hyd. slide unload gate, scales both sides read out as well in the cab, 500 cu. ft. mixing capacity, 10,000 lb. rolled grain. Excellent condition! Always stored inside! $42,000. Call Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB.

EVERSPREAD 2009 HD manure spreader, 675 bu. tri-axle, used 160 HP tractor to run it. 1000 PTO, hyd. chain driven, excellent working condition, field ready, 425 11R22.5 truck tires, $39,500. Can deliver. 2 0 4 - 7 4 3 - 2 3 2 4 , C y p r e s s R i v e r, M B . www.cypresstruckandequipment.com CALL YOUNG’S EQUIPMENT Inc. for all your livestock equipment needs. Regina, SK. 1-800-803-8346, Ask for Ron or Kevin. ATTENTION LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS: 5 bar panels, 30’; 30’ windbreak panels; 30’ silage bunks; 30’ all steel grain troughs; 30’ bale shredder bunks; 20’ Texas gates and round bale feeders. Weld on and bolt on clamps for sucker rod and pipe, 3/4” to 3-1/2”. Will build equipment to your specs. Delivery available. Authorized dealer for feed box, pellet and grain feeders. Also handle complete line of wood and steel fence posts and rough cut lumber. Authorized dealer for Sakundiak grain bins. We manufacture hopper cones. Phone: 306-538-4487, K e n n e d y, SK. www.parksidefarmandranch.com

STEEL VIEW MFG.: 30’ portable windbreaks, HD self-standing panels, silage/ hay bunks, feeder panels. Quality portable p a n e l s at a f fo r d a b l e p r i c e s . S h a n e 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. HAYBUSTER BALE SHREDDER, good condition, not used for 4 years. 306-961-4682, BALE KING BALE SHREDDERS: 3000 for Prince Albert, SK. $7000 or 3110 for $11,500. Excellent 24’ WINDBREAK PANELS and 24’ regular s h ap e . W i l l i n g t o t r a d e fo r c at t l e . panels made from oilfield pipe; Also new 403-308-4200, Arrowood, AB. rubber belting, 54” wide in 300 or 29’ rolls. Ph. Blaine 306-782-6022 or 306-621-9751 Yorkton, SK. 3 100 Se rie s Re e l M ixe rs w ith ROUGHAGE M AX X ™

FREESTANDING PANELS, 12’ to 24’ long, 5’ to 6’ high in stock. Call Stettler Auction Mart, 403-742-2368, Stettler, AB. Heavy Duty 24’ PANELS, WINDBREAKS, bale feeders, calf shelters and more for sale. Inquire: 403-704-3828, Rimbey, AB, or jchof@platinum.ca PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, 30’ for $500. Portable fence panels, and bale feeders. All made from drill stem. We deliver anywhere. 306-581-9217, Lumsden, SK.

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COWGIRL WANTED, EAST Sask Quarter Horse/ cattle rancher, 55, N/S, N/D, busy, organized, easy going, recently divorced, kids OK. Reply: Box 2007, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4. ATTRACTIVE BI MALE WIDOWER. Seeks others any age or race. Will only entertain in my own home south of #1 Hwy, SK. Reply to Box 2005, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C4. SWM ESTABLISHED, financially secure farmer, fit, NS, SD, 5’11”, 195 lbs. I’m caring, kind hearted, active, enjoy golfing, camping, dining out and all outdoor activities. Looking for fit, honest lady under 61 yrs w/similar interests. Please reply w/photo (if avail.) and ph. number. Box 2006, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4. WWF MID 60’s, looking for country style companion, likes the farm life, livestock, country music, dancing, traveling, quiet times. Box 5003, c/o Western Producer, 2310 Millar Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4.

IT’S NOT EASY Being Single. Love Is Possible... Camelot Introductions is a successful Matchmaking Service serving MB and SK. All clients are interviewed in person. We have 18 years experience and have matched 1000’s of people. Interviews in Regina and Saskatoon are being held January 27th to 29th. Call now to book your appointment with award winning Matchmaker: 204-888-1529. Must be non-smoker and able to pass criminal check. www.camelotintroductions.com

PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including COUNTRY INTRODUCTIONS meeting squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowd- down to earth country people like yourself. ing tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, Call 1-877-247-4399. Th e re IS a R EEL D i f e re n ce ! gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison Co n ta ctyo u r lo ca l K u hn K n ightDea ler fo r d eta ils . equipment, Texas gates, steel water N ick ’s S ervice troughs and rodeo equipment. Distributors E m era ld Pa rk, S K • 306-781-1077 for Cancrete concrete waterers, El-Toro Inves tin Qua lity! electric branders and twine cutters. Our NEW HEAVY 5 bar 12’ cattle panels with squeeze chutes and headgates are now pins attached. Call Colette 403-527-7214, available with a neck extender. Phone 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net various locations. website: www.paysen.com TWO EASYWAY RANCHERS, red 250 bu. US ED CREEP FEEDERS, $3500 each. Call Travis M IX ED W AG ON S or Lori 306-342-4862, Glaslyn, SK.

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1-8 00-8 03 -8 3 46 2007 LUCKNOW M2260 vertical mixer feed wagon, twin screw and scale, $32,000 OBO. 306-531-8720, Lipton, SK. FREEDSTANDING 21’ CORRAL PANELS, large variety of styles and weights for cattle, horse, bison, sheep, goats, mini horses. Prices $149, $159, $179, $199, $219, $239, $269, $289. Also 5.5’, 7’, 10’ light weight in a variety of styles and heights. Plus non climbing goat panels. Lots of heavier weight 10’ panels in a variety of pipe sizes and heights. Windbreak frames, $399. www.affordablebarns.com Jack Taylor, days or evenings, 1-866-500-2276.

AVAILABLE BACHELORETTE. WOW 40, WANTED: Smaller mule deer or white 5’2”, 110 lbs. can you believe this bikini tailed deer sheds. Call 306-937-3677, Bat- beauty has three daughters? She loves tleford, SK. the outdoors particularly fishing, lakes, hiking, biking, horseback riding. She is divorced, a business owner and busy, busy, busy. I love my cabin and take the girls in the summer. Wants to meet a relaxed man, originally from a grain farm in Saskatchewan. Moved to Ontario for university, got married, had children and is now divorced, with a great relationship with CANADA ORGANIC CERTIFIED by OCIA her ex-husband. Wonderful girls who are Canada. The ultimate in organic integrity competitive with sports, love the outdoors for producers, processors and brokers. Call and are well rounded. Have a successful Ruth Baumann, 306-682-3126, Humboldt, business and alone. I am high energy so I SK, rbaumann@ocia.org, www.ocia.org need a guy who can keep up with me but is a calming force on my life. My brothers ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION still farm. My parents have retired, but I of Manitoba Cooperative (OPAM) Non- would love the opportunity to meet a profit, member owned organic certification farmer- he is definitely my type. Call body. Certifying producers, processor and Matchmakers Select 1-888-916-2824 est. brokers since 1988, Miniota, MB. Contact 11 yrs customized memberships, thorough 204-567-3745, info@opam-mb.com screening process, guaranteed service. DiECOCERT CANADA organic certification vorced, widowed, never married, legally for producers, processors and brokers. Call separated. lonely, single country, farm, the western office 306-873-2207, Tisdale, ranch, rural communities. Website: www.selectintroductions.com SK, email rusty.plamondon@ecocert.com

FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feeders; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will PRO-CERT ORGANIC SYSTEMS Royalty free organic certifier. Family owned, expecustom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. rienced, affordable. Phone 306-382-1299 SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 or email info@pro-cert.org Saskatoon SK. 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. Apollo Ma- WANTED: ORGANIC FEED - wheat, chine, 306-242-9884 or 1-877-255-0187, barley and oats and milling oats for www.apollomachineandproducts.com immediate delivery. Growers International 306-652-4529, Saskatoon, SK. FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Energy free solution to livestock watering. No heat or WANTED: ORGANIC hard red spring power required. Prevents backwash. wheat and durum, for immediate Grants available. 1-866-843-6744. d e l i v e r y . G ro w e r s I n t e r n a t i o n a l , 306-652-4529, Saskatoon, SK. www.frostfreenosepumps.com

POTENTIAL POTENTIAL! 28 plus acres, year round creek, timber, pasture, fruit and berries, 2820’ floor space, totally reno- 2009 LINDAL CEDAR HOME backing on to vated home, in-law suite, guest house, regional park golf course and overlooking barns, $739,000. 250-832-9969, Salmon Wakaw Lake, SK. 780-679-5640. Arm, BC. mtaylor@polargeek.com

HAY AND GRASS bales, flax, wheat and barley straw, 4x4 and 3x4 bales, delivery available. 403-223-8164 or 403-382-0068, Taber, AB.

20 ’x 2 4’ DELISLE, SK, 4.5 acres, industrial 5000 sq. ft. building, 300 amp power, included is cement batch plant, taxes $1900 yearly. CKC REGISTERED ST. BERNARD PUPS, L o c a t e d a c r o s s g o l f c o u r s e . P r i c e 2 females left, born Sept. 18th. All shots, $399,000. 306-493-2222. micro chipped, $800 each. Free delivery to Edmonton, AB. Can email pics. 867-335-5192 (cell), 867-668-7218 (res), Whitehorse, YT. hurlburtei@gmail.com BLACK NEWFOUNDLAND PUPS, from registered parents, c/w shots and deworming, $600. Watson, SK. Maggie 306-287-3181, (cell) 306-287-8807. UKC REG. AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER pups, 4 males, 2 females, first shots, vet checked, asking $800, available now. 403-664-2265, 403-664-0671, Oyen, AB. SHELTIES AVAILABLE 2 male pups, current on vaccinations, registered and fully guaranteed. Also have 2 older retired show dogs for adoption, they are altered and looking for loving homes. Call 306-378-7922, Elrose, SK. PUREBRED GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups, 3 month old males. Phone 204-732-2483, Ste. Rose, MB. rsweet@xplornet.com

BEAUTIFUL BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPS, ready to go Feb. 15th, first shots, dewclaws removed, vet checked, $1000 each. 403-787-2880, info@bardoginn.com Hussar, AB. BLOODHOUND PUPS: 2 black/tan males born Nov. 5/11, first shots, vet check done. Farm raised at Milestone, SK. Well socialized with other animals and children. $ 5 0 0 . C a l l 3 0 6 - 4 3 6 - 2 1 7 1 d ay s , o r 306-436-4649 evenings and weekends. CHESAPEAKE RETRIEVER PUPS born June 7, 2011. 3 female, 1 male. Great hunting companions, good w/ kids. 780-658-3984 or 780-603-0626, Viking, AB. GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, 6 males, 4 females, Black and Sable. First shots, de-wormed. $350. Call 306-497-2890, Blaine Lake, SK. BEAUTIFUL LASSIE COLLIE pups, 11 wks., old, raised outside, $200 each. 306-858-2517, Lucky Lake, SK.

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GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES, ready to go, 1 female, 5 males, $150 each. 306-738-2043, 306-536-7814, Gray, SK. BLUE HEELER PUPS, 6 ready to go for January 31. 306-753-2259, Macklin, SK. GREAT PYRENEES PUPS, 5 males, exc. working parents, raised with sheep, $200 each. 204-567-3720, Miniota, MB.

REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups, black and white, aggressive working stock, first shots. 780-846-2643, Kitscoty, AB. BORDER COLLIE PUPS, vet checked, 1st vaccinations, $175/each. 306-695-2396, Indian Head, SK.

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ONE BEDROOM HOME to be moved in Whitefox, SK. Approximately 700 square feet. Asking $18,000. Submit bid to jasonskulmoski @gmail.com 2000 SQ. FT. prefab home in gated, golfing community, Palm Desert, California, $79,000, consider offers. 306-260-4059, Saskatoon, SK. myrna306@gmail.com

BEAUTIFUL SOUTH OKANAGAN Ranch 20 min. to Penticton, 20 min. to Apex Ski Resort, 10 min. to Twin Lake Golf Resort. 212 acres deeded, 170 acres irrigated hay, large beautiful Alpine grazing license attached, 578 AUM. Trout stream running through property, pristine plentiful water. 1700 sq. ft. home, 80x50x16’ insulated shop with living quarters, 36x80’ machine shed, 50x36’ horse barn w/heated tack room, plus numerous top quality outbuildings, corrals and wells. Deeded property SHERWOOD MODULAR HOMES, SRI on both sides of Hwy. 3A. Excellent locafactory built, 16’, 20’, 22’, sectionals. Full tion for farmgate sales. Wonderful opporset-up and service in house. Phone Regina tunity, $1.25 million. Penticton, BC. 1-866-838-7744. Estevan 1-877-378-7744. 403-715-3515 or 403-634-8070. MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes. SOUTH PEACE COUNTRY: Certified orMedallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince ganic land for sale, 135 acres mixed hay, Albert, SK. 25 acres in heavy Aspen bush. Full line of equipment also for sale. Two addi2008 SRI MOBILE HOME, 20 x 76, 4 bed- older quarters available in the future. rooms, 2 bathrooms. Open concept. War- tional 780-356-2352, Valhalla Centre, AB. ranty remaining, c/w skirting package and 2 decks. 780-209-3973, Wainwright, AB. LOOKING TO CASH RENT pivot irrigated land for forage production prefer Strathmore/ Brooks, AB. area, but would consider all areas; Also want to CASH RENT NEW RTM CABIN, 24x32’ 2 bdrms, loft, DRY LAND for alfalfa production east of 2x6’, green tin roof, PVC windows, interior Hwy. #21, north of Hwy #1. Will consider done in pine and poplar, $59,900. Pics. buying established alfalfa stands as well. available. 306-862-5088, Nipawin, SK. Long term lease preferably. 403-507-8660. bschmitt@barr-ag.com PHARR, SOUTH TEXAS 1208 sq. ft. townhouse built in 2002. 2 bdrms, 2.5 baths, within Tierra Del Sol Golf gated community with pools, furnished with appliances (new in 2007). Move in ready. $69,500 CDN. Contact Larry 956-223-4738. HOUSE FOR SALE in Mesa, AZ. 3444 North Tuscany Circle. Located in the beautiful gated community of Las Sendas. 2451 sq. ft. 2 storey w/pool and hot tub. Built in 1999. For more info call 306-487-7993 or email lisaag@signaldirect.ca

GREAT GETAWAY: Quarter section of bush and pasture, 1152 sq. ft., 5 bdrm low maintenance cabin. NW-20-24-27-W1 near Inglis, MB. Immediate possession. $175,000. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, 204-773-6797, 204-937-8357, Northstar Ins. & Real Estate, www.north-star.ca

4 QUARTERS FARMLAND, northern AB, 05-14-110-14-SE and SW, 05-13-110-17NW and SW. 780-926-2119, Highlevel, AB 90 ACRES with two titles. One 6 acre and one 85 acre, all new services, mobile home, outbuildings, 15 miles from Stettler, AB on pavement. $270,000. Phone: 403-742-1030, 403-340-9280. LAND FOR SALE 20 miles south of Czar, AB on Hwy. 599 in special areas #4, 960 ac. good grass in a block. Excellent moose, elk and deer hunting in picturesque Neutral Hills. Fenced with water. Surface lease revenue $3400. All 34-37-7-W4, N 1/2 27-37-7-W4. Daryl Charlton 780-806-1229 FLAGSTAFF COUNTY Central Alberta Seven quarters mixed farm near Heisler, AB. Home half has pipeline revenue. Phone 780-889-2126.

FOR RENT 1600 acres of pasture land at Indian Head, SK. Perimeter fence is 4 strand, cross fenced, water piped to all p a d d o c k s . F o r m o r e i n fo c a l l T i m 306-530-7593 or tim@hciventures.ca

FOR SALE: Taking tenders on SE 34-23-02 W3 RM 223. The highest or any offer to purchase may not necessarily be accepted. Purchaser’s must rely on their own research and inspection of property when preparing an offer. Contact information ALBERTA LAND FOR SALE: VAUXHALL: 306-759-7708. 297 acres, water rights, home, new 56x72 machine storage shed, etc. (#1817, QUARTER NEAR TOBIN LAKE, completely Chris). ST. PAUL: Great mixed farm with set up as game farm, 30x40’ heated shop, crop and cattle, lots of buildings, surface 40x60’ barn, 2152 sq. ft. gorgeous 3 bdrm. lease revenue, good rainfall area. (#1819, home. Additional quarter also available. Ben). VALLEYVIEW, AB: 158 acres, yard L i n d a S w e h l a , R e / M a x N i p a w i n , surrounded by trees and creek out back, 306-862-4800 remax.nipawin@sasktel.net mobile home with wrap around deck, MLS#413472. shop, numerous other buildings. (#1806, Barry Palik). OYEN: 2 sections deeded land: One section: 183 acres, borders Hwy #9; other section has yardsite w/power to property. (#1814 Stan). HANNA: 4000 sq. LOOKING FOR LAND to cash rent or purft. home, 160 acres w/1 mile of lake front- chase along Hwy. 32 between Abbey and age, shop, corrals, turnkey business with Swift Current. Would prefer Cabri area. two 640 sq. ft. fully furnished cabins. Large or small parcels considered. For (#1811, Barry Lowe). BROOKS: Cash crop more info please call: Path Head Farms farm (hay/canola) #1 soil, 4 homes, large Ltd., 306-587-7531, Cabri, SK. shop w/storage bays, comes w/land, FOR CASH RENT: 7 quarter sections grain buildings, equipment. (#1756, Ben). land, RM of Sutton #103. 306-693-7396, SOUTHERN AB: Nice pivot farm! Full set Moose Jaw, SK. of buildings, immaculate yard, 6 full pivot circles. (#1755, Chris). Call Signature RM BLAINE LAKE. Approx. 5280 feet of Service Real Estate 1-866-345-3414 river frontage, estimated to have 300,000 www.canadafarmandranch.com yards of gravel. 781 acres of grazing land. fenced. Pump house (insulated and UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES, 134 acres, All with 6 watering troughs. Priced as 20 min. from Edmonton Int. Airport, prop- heated) investment property because of the riverty borders small lake. Treed yardsite, in- an er frontage gravel. Seller will sell any cludes well maintained buildings, 1392 sq. portion or alland as a package. MLS® 393713. ft. bungalow, mobile home, 2 barns (1 Call Roger Manegre, Re/Max of the Battleheated), 2 quonsets (1 heated), cattle fords, North Battleford, SK, 306-446-8800, shed, bins. 780-387-4461, Millet, AB. www.remaxbattlefords.com FARMLAND NEAR BEISEKER, AB 152 acres with option to purchase adjoining 151 acres. Mostly 2H soil. MLS #C3495880. Call Verlin Rau, Discover Real Estate Ltd., 403-852-6459, Beiseker, AB.

WANTED TO RENT or purchase farmland in RM’s of 281, 251, 252 or adjoining. All replies kept in confidence. Box 5556, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4

WAKAW EAST, close to Wakaw Lake, SK, 1274 sq. ft. bungalow, built 1976, exc. cond., garden area, fruit trees, 40x80 steel quonset, heated 14x20 workshop, good hunting and fishing, greenhouse, 1 mile off CUSTOM LOG HOME w/suite, Greenwood, BC, $529,000. Water lic., gravity feed, out- HALF SECTION, comes with complete set hwy #41, $320,000; WAKAW EAST, 1 mile to Wakaw Lake, High assessed land. of buildings. Cow/calf operation. Phone: buildings, fenced, well, 70 view acres. Ingood yard site, 1740/2 sq. ft. home, 5 780-727-2919, Evansburg, AB area. fo/pics 250-445-6642, lbfolvik@telus.net bdrm, very well kept, good water, 18x22 heated shop, garden area, excellent hobby farm, recreation area, good hunting and fishing, $255,000. Del Rue, 306-242-8221, Royal LePage, Saskatoon, SK. GOV’T PASTURE LEASE, 1532 acres, 295 AUM, $7000 gas royalties, $190,000. Phone 780-405-1924, Lac La Biche, AB. Email: grandell@monarchins.com

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NEW LISTING: Quarter section with beaut i f u l a n d p r o fe s s i o n a l ly l a n d s c ap e d farmyard with a 1500 sq. ft. bungalow. Only 15 miles North of Regina, SK. off Hwy. #6. Island kitchen, dining room, living room w/natural gas fireplace, three bdrms, 1 full bath, one 1/2 bath. Finished basement with two bdrms, 1/2 bath, TV room, family room and cold storage. Outbuildings include: Double detached garage w/heated workshop, hip roof barn, quonset, fuel shed, lumber shed, chicken house, greenhouse and two storage sheds. Perfect for horse lovers. For more details call Reg Forster, 306-731-2556, Santana Realty Ltd., www.regforster.com SOLD, SOLD, SOLD: After selling approx. 30,000 acres over the summer I need farm and ranch listings. If you are considering sale of your property please consider John Cave with Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379. RM OF MOUNT HOPE #279: Accepting offers to purchase NW34-30-21-W2 and NE34-30-21-W2. Each quarter has approx. 155 cultivated acres. Tenders to close midnight January 29, 2012. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please mail tenders to: Box 55, Invermay, SK, S0A 1M0. Phone: 306-593-4887. RM KINISTINO #459: 160 cult. acres farmland near Melfort, SK. Well groomed yard w/house and buildings. Will consider selling yard separately. Call 306-752-2436.

FARM/RANCH/RECREATION, Buying or Selling, Call Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838, 41 QUARTERS SW SASK 3000 acres culColdwell Banker ResCom Realty. tivated, balance native grass. Good water HAVE CASH BUYER. Want 25-40 quar- and fence with full calving facilities for 200 ters in Regina/Moose Jaw, SK. area. As- h e a d . F o r m o r e i n f o c o n t a c t sessed value approx. 65,000. B. McLash, bjrfarms@gmail.com or 306-625-3759, Realty Executives MJ, 306-630-5700. Ponteix, SK.

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HIGHLY ASSESSED GRAIN LAND: 800 acres in RM 230 being sold by tender. For details please call John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com

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FOR SALE BY TENDER: farmland and yardsite, RM #380 Tramping Lake, SK. SE-33-37-21-W3rd, includes water well (1983), UG power, 40x60’ steel quonset, 28x48’ hip roof barn, older home, 2 storage sheds. Tenders must be received by 6:00 PM, January 31, 2012. Mail tenders to Box 278, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0. For more info call 403-304-7766. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. TIM HAMMOND REALTY RM 187 North Qu’Appelle, SK. Incredible view of Echo Lake, 724 acres with approx. 503 cultivated acres, total 2011 assessment $275,400 (avg. $60,889/quarter). Yard incl. 6,900 bu. grain storage, metal quonset and 3 phase power. Asking $1,100,000 MLS #417842. Kevin Jarrett 306-441-4152 http://QuAppelle.TimHammond.ca RANCH AND AGGREGATE: South central Sask. ranch for sale, in beautiful Touchwood Hills. 400-500 head cow/calf operation with good handling facilities, good aggregate income, rotational grazing with lots of water. Managed properly the aggregate will pay for the ranch. Call 306-531-8720 for more information SELLING/ BUYING all sizes of Sask. farmland. Serious buyers, lease back options possible. Confidentiality assured. For more info or questions call David Kalynowski, Century 21 Fusion, 306-222-6796, dkalynowski@gmail.com FARMS, RANCHES, ACREAGES AND DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. Check out our website to view all of our listings: www.remaxbattlefords.com or email: r.manegre@sasktel.net for a complete list of inventory. Call Roger Manegre, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, North Battleford, SK. YES IT MAKES a difference! www.dwein.ca Combine the worldwide recognition of the Multiple Listing Service with the worldwide recognition of Century 21 Realty and you have a winning combination for marketing your farm or ranch. Call Dwein Trask at Century 21 Fusion, Saskatoon, SK 306-221-1035 or Mandi 306-657-3283. Email inquiries welcome to info@dwein.ca We should talk.

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LAKE DIEFENBAKER: 640 acres of native and tame grass with full set of buildings. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd, Swift Current, IRRIGATION SWIFT CURRENT, SK area, SK, 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com 2 quarters w/2 pivots, rebuilt Valley pivots Tri-drive. Chem fallow, ready to go. Phone WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE or cash rent farmland in RM GRANDVIEW #349. Call Russ 250-808-3605. 306-260-4446. TIM HAMMOND REALTY 1/2 section of excellent grain farmland in SE Sask. near RM OF GREAT BEND, NW 28-39-10 W3rd, Moosomin generating a 5% return on in- old barn on land, 110 seeded and remainvestment, middle of oil country, 333 cult. der in pasture, fenced and cross fenced. acres, $115,000 assessment. Owner will 306-893-2665, Maidstone, SK. lease back for 5 years. Additional 20 quarters possibly available on same arrange- LAND FOR SALE 35 miles south of Battlem e n t . E x c l . C a l l G u y S h e p h e r d ford SK in RM of Rosemount, 3356 acre block, 1335 cultivated. Good fences, water 306-434-8857. and power. Daryl Charlton 780-806-1229. 110 ACRES HIGH FENCED pasture, along with 140 acres farmland, plus 45 RM W INSLOW . . . . . . . . . 1 q tr. . . . . $220,000 acres hayland. To be sold as one package. RM NEW COM BE. . . . . . 2 q trs . . . $520,000 306-843-3315, 306-843-7853, Wilkie, SK.

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Hello Doug, as a follow up to our recent sale of land in Saskatchewan I would like to offer our sincere “Thanks” for getting us a more than fair price. You are a man of your word through the entire transaction, with follow up and kept all promises which were all verbal by phone. Considering I never met you in person this was a very smooth transaction. You can use my name as a reference any time! ~ Barry Kluz

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TIM HAMMOND REALTY RM 436 Douglas near Mayfair, SK. 476 acres with approx. 35 cult. acres, 280 tame grass acres and 161 bush/pasture acres. Total 2011 assessment $135,900 (avg. $45,700/quarter). Yard incl. 750 sq. ft. bungalow, shop, pole shed, 3 open front shelters and corrals. Asking $320,000. Kevin Jarrett 306-441-4152 MLS #417361 http://Arthur.TimHammond RM CUPAR 218, FOR LEASE BY tender. Accepting offers on approx. 900 acres of grainland. All offers to be presented by January 30th 2012. For more information contact Bob Young at Homelife Prairies Realty Inc. 176 Fairway Road Emerald Park, SK, S4L 1C8. Phone 306-586-0099, 306-529-8609 (cell), 306-586-0477 (fax) or email: saskfarms@sasktel.net

APPROX. 2700 ACRES OF LAND in RM No. 301 and 333. Total land assessment of $858,200. Mostly E, F, G and H soil class. 4 yard sites. Abundance of water. Mostly fenced. Excellent for mixed operation or grain. Call for further details. Harry Sheppard, Sutton Group Results Realty, Regina, SK. 306-530-8035. TIM HAMMOND REALTY 877 acres with 700 cultivated acres NW of Springwater SK. Total 2011 assessment $230,072 (avg. $41,971/quarter), 1 x 2,700 bu. steel bin, Tenant has Right of First Refusal. Asking $640,000. Kevin Jarrett 306-441-4152 http://Atkinson.TimHammond.ca MLS #417570. 80 ACRES PASTURE in the Pipestone Valley, 10 miles south of Whitewood, SK. Phone 306-949-8674 evenings.

SASK LAND FOR SALE: WILLOW BUNCH: 794 acres all in a block. Adjacent land available. (#1823, Elmer). WILLOW BUNCH: 13 quarters all in one block, wind turbine contract on each quarter. MLS® (#1823, Elmer). MAPLE CREEK: Rare Opportunity! 300+ cow ranch, 13 deeded quarters, 10 quarters lease in native grass, home, quonset, etc. (#1742, Gordon). SWIFT CURRENT: Rolling 100 cow ranch, year round springs, good winter shelter. (#1738, Gordon). YORKTON: Very nice grain farm, 1400 acres farmland in black soil zone. More land available to buy or rent. (1818, Barry Palik). FOAM LAKE: 4 quarters in a block. (#1810, Barry Palik). Signature Service Real Estate, www.canadafarmsandranch.com phone 1-866-345-3414. AUCTION- 3 QUARTER sections of farmland, SE-17-25-7-W2, RM of Garry #245, yardsite with power and gravel deposit; NE-17-25-7-W2, RM of Garry #245; NW19-25-6-W2, RM of Orkney #244. Brian Procyshen Farm Equipment Auction on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Yorkton, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill, photos and video. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

480 ACRES NEAR RUSSELL, MB. Mixed farm, 912 sq. ft. bungalow, mostly fenced, workshop, cattle shelter, private yard, $245,000. More land available nearby. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson 204-773-6797, 204-937-8357, Northstar Insurance & Real Estate, www.north-star.ca

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I HAVE BUYERS: 1) For land in the RM’s of Blaine Lake, Redberry, Leask, Shellbrook, Bayne, Hoodoo, Duck Lake, Langham, Conquest, Sovereign, Harris, Milden, Vicount, Ivergordon, 3 lakes, St. Louis and Bruno areas; 2) Ranch land capable of handling 100-400 cow/calf pairs; 3) Natural pasture in SK; 4) Bush land. Phone Bill Nesteroff 306-497-2668 ReMax Saskatoon or email: billnesteroff@sasktel.net FARMLAND WANTED TO rent or buy in RM’s 218 or 219. Phone 306-939-4565 or 306-537-1539.

RM OF GREAT BEND: 1703 acres with 1503 acres of good cultivated grain land. Just north of Radisson, close proximity to the Yellowhead Hwy. Priced to sell! MLS ®394405. Call Roger Manegre, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, North Battleford, SK. www.remaxbattlefords.com LAND FOR SALE: In Colonsay RM, East half of 24-34-27-W2 and NW-24-34-27-W2. Phone 306-944-2089. GLASLYN POWER & EQUIPMENT INC. located at the Junction of Hwys. 4 and 3, the gateway to the North. Over 10,000 sq. ft. metal clad building, c/w almost all shop equipment, specialty tool, shop lifts, service and delivery trucks. All parts and office equipment included, a turnkey farm service business. A person must view this building to appreciate the value and opportunity. MLS® 417797. For info. call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK. 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512, remaxbattlefords.com

www.dwein.ca RM of Harris, 12 quarters adjoining, 8 dugouts with creek running through, excellent fences with 1/2 mile to be constructed and exceptional grass. Power is in place, good road access. $759,900. MLS Century 21 Fusion, Dwein Trask 306-221-1035. PASTURE FOR RENT for 200 yearlings or 100 pairs, crossfenced, good water, checked daily. 306-256-7087 Cudworth SK

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2005 JAYCO FIBREGLASS 301RLS 5th wheel, 2 slides, fully loaded, $21,500; 1985 11.5’ Vanguard truck camper with bathroom, $2500. Both in good condition. 306-626-3550, Pennant, SK. S A S K ATO O N R V S U P E R S TO R E . C O M Phone 306-978-7253, Saskatoon, SK. 2008 HOST 11-1/2’ triple slide truck camper, generator, 70 gal. water tank and every option avail., matching white F450 w/custom built hitch to pull trailer. Will separate. 306-642-3315, Assiniboia, SK. MUST SELL! 50 new 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheels starting as low as $ 1 3 , 9 0 0 . w w w. s w e n s o n r v. c o m 1-800-735-5846, Minot, North Dakota FOR SALE OR trade 2008 Host 11.5’ triple slide truck camper c/w generator, Satellite TV, convection microwave, fully loaded, 70 gal. water tank. Will also sell 2008 F450 w/matching paint scheme. Call Jason 306-642-3315, Assiniboia, SK.

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2000 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR motor home c/w Cummins 330, Allison 6 spd., air ride suspension, 7500 watt Genset, 2 slides, satellite TV, 2 AC’s, Corian counters, every option, Sask. registered. Call for pics. Bob 780-679-7680, Ferintosh, AB.

CDC BOYER, CERT., 96% germination, early maturity. Doug Stoll 306-493-2534, Delisle, SK.

32’ EZEE-ON 4600 DISC, $49,900. Phone 306-421-0205, Estevan, SK. CERTIFIED TYNDAL. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK. Phone 306-741-0475, email: foc@sasktel.net

FOUNDATION, REGISTERED AND/or certified AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland, CDC Meredith, CDC Kindersley, Newdale and Legacy. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. Phone 306-368-2602 or email: kb.berscheid@sasktel.net CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, CDC Cowboy, AC Ranger. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. REG. AND CERTIFIED CDC MEREDITH new malt barley, very high germination, 0 disease. Contracts needed. Call for details. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd. 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516, North Battleford, SK. CERT. NEWDALE BARLEY; Cert. and Reg. Metcalfe barley; Cert. and Reg. Copeland barley. Phone Frederick Seeds at Watson, SK., 306-287-3977.

CERT. #1 CDC COPELAND and Newdale, 2 row malting, 99% germ. Call: M&M Seeds, 306-258-2219, St. Denis, SK. CERT. #1 AC Newdale, 2 row; Legacy, 6 r o w. F e n t o n S e e d s , T i s d a l e , S K . 306-873-5438. CERTIFIED AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland malting barley, $11.00/bu. Discounts SIESTA SUITES KELOWNA Enjoy winter available. VISA and MC accepted. Visit our in the mild climate of Kelowna, BC. website: www.LLseeds.ca for details. Spacious newly renovated kitchen suites Phone 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK. from only $990/mo. Call 1-800-663-4347 Website: www.siestasuiteskelowna.com CERTIFIED #1 COPELAND barley, 99% germ. 306-497-2800, 306-290,7816. Email: stay@siestasuites.ca Blaine Lake, SK. SNOWBIRDS: COME TO Vancouver Island. Large 1 bdrm self contained suite incl. REG/CERT AC METCALF, Cert. CDC laundry, 500 ft. to ocean, near Nanaimo/ Meredith and Cert. CDC Copeland. ExLadysmith, BC, $950/mth. 250-244-3550 cellent quality. Early booking and volume discounts avail. Northland Seeds Inc. Call email beauvistahaven@hotmail.com Oscar or Lee 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. SKIING AT PANORAMA, BC. Private CERTIFIED COPELAND, Metcalfe, Newcabin sleeps 12. Only 3 minutes walk to dale, Legacy, Tradition, Cowboy, Meredith, main lift. Reasonable rates. For bookings McGwire available. Van Burck Seeds, call Eva at: 780-853-0653. 306-863-4377, Star City, SK.

CERT. CDC UTMOST VB and cert. Lillian wheat. Craswell Seeds Ltd., Strasbourg, SK, 306-725-3236. REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED AC Stettler and Alvena wheat. Mount Forest Seed Farms 306-921-7234, Melfort, SK. HARVEST RS WHEAT, Certified and Reg.; Utmost (VB) wheat, midge tolerant. Phone Frederick Seeds at Watson, SK, 306-287-3977. CERTIFIED AC UNITY and Certified AC Carberry. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK. 306-741-0475, email: foc@sasktel.net UNITY VB CERTIFIED, 95% germination; Waskada cert., 95% germ. Doug Stoll 306-493-2534, Delisle, SK. CERTIFIED #1 UNITY, Waskada, Lillian wheat. 306-497-2800, 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. CERTIFIED UNITY Midge resistant, Stettler. Greenshields Seeds. Semans, SK. 306-524-2155(W), 306-524-4339(H). REGISTERED, CERTIFIED AC Unity-Waskada VB midge resistant wheat. Highest yielding variety, $12.50/bu. Discounts available. VISA and MC accepted. Visit: w w w. L L s e e d s . c a fo r d e t a i l s . P h o n e 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK. FOUNDATION, REGISTERED, AND/or certified Unity VB, CDC Utmost VB, Carberry and Sadash. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. Phone 306-368-2602 or email: kb.berscheid@sasktel.net. CERT. #1 SHAW VB; CDC Utmost VB; Unity VB; Goodeve VB, Carberry; Verona D u r u m . A r d e l l S e e d s , Va n s c oy, S K . 306-668-4415.

CERT. UNITY VB, Midget tolerant. Excellent quality. Early booking and volume discounts available. Northland Seeds Inc. Call Oscar or Lee, 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERTIFIED Utmost, Goodeve, Harvest, Carberry, Muchmore, Pasteur, Splendor available. Va n B u rc k S e e d s 306-863-4377, Star City, SK. ON THE GREENS COTTONWOOD, AZ. CERTIFIED METCALF. Greenshields Seeds. CERT. #1 GOODEVE VB; CDC Utmost VB; Gated 55 plus manufactured home golf 306-524-2155(W), 306-524-4339(H), Se- Harvest; CDC Teal; AC Sadash; AC Vista. course community located in the heart of mans, SK. Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK., 306-873-5438. Verde Valley just 20 mins south of Sedona, 1 hr from Phoenix, Prescott and Flagstaff. REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED AC Metcalfe CERT. LILLIAN, Waskada, VB Utmost, VB All homes come complete with garage, and CDC Copeland barley. Mount Forest Unity spring wheat. Palmier Seed Farms 306-472-3722, moe.anita@sasktel.net, covered deck and landscaping. Land lease Seed Farms, 306-921-7234, Melfort, SK. Lafleche, SK. fees include $1 million clubhouse, large indoor lap pool, hot tub and complete gym. Malt Barley/Feed Grains/Pulses CERTIFIED SADASH WHEAT for sale. Call Also includes water, sewer, trash pickup 306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. best price/best delivery/best payment and reduced golf fees. For information call CERT. #1 AC GOODEVE VB and CDC Ut1-800-871-8187 or 928-634-7003. most VB, midge tolerant wheat, 99% germ. M&M Seeds, 306-258-2219, St. Denis, SK. CERTIFIED AC Unity VB seed. Book Early to guarantee your supply. Contact Patrick Licen s ed & bon d ed SAWMILLS – Band/Chainsaw - Cut lum306-638-3177, Chamberlain, SK. 1- 800- 2 58- 7434 ro ger@ seed - ex.co m ber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money. In stock, ready to ship. CERTIFIED AC METCALF and CDC MereStarting at $1195. 1-800-566-6899 ext. d i t h . F r a s e r F a r m s , P a m b r u n , S K . 168. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 306-741-0475, email: foc@sasktel.net

40’ WINNEBAGO TOUR 207, FreighPASTURE WANTED: 2012 grazing sea- tliner chassis, 400 Cummins, 6 speed s o n , c o w / c a l f o r y e a r l i n g s . C a l l Allison trans, Onan diesel generator, 17,000 miles, 4 slides, top of the line 403-552-3753, Kirriemuir, AB. coach, $120,000. Selling due to health. WANTED TO RENT: pasture with fence 403-335-3270 403-586-1928 Didsbury, AB suitable for bison. Phone Ryan SNOWBIRD SPECIAL!!! 2012 Ridgeline 306-646-7743, Fairlight, SK. 34RLT. Triple slide, hot water on demand, open concept, winterized and much more! Stock #4467, $58,000, MSRP $89,864. WANT TO PURCHASE GRAIN farm in cen- A l l a n D a l e I n d u s t r i e s i n R e d D e e r. 1-866-346-3148 or www.allandale.com 640 ACRES for sale or lease in RM of tral Sask. Have money to invest. Looking Scott #98, best producing grainland, for partner willing to run day to day opera- BlackburnMotors.ca 2005 Safari Chee$698,000. Phone 778-885-6513, or con- tion. Would like solid, hard working, hon- tah, 40’, 350 HP, 3 slides, 25,000m, est Christian couple who may not have the $86,900; 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 40’, 3 tact by email: gagdhaliwal@hotmail.com cash to purchase own farm, but may see RM OF GOOD LAKE, half section with yard, this as opportunity to establish a farm for s l i d e s , 4 0 0 H P C u m m i n s , 3 8 , 0 0 0 m , adjacent to Canora, SK. Will separate yard themselves in the future. 604-826-5184, $109,900; 2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 39’, 2 slides, 350 HP, 47,000m, $69,900. Financfrom land. 306-651-1041. Abbotsford, BC or email pruim@shaw.ca ing avail. 306-974-4223, 411 C 48 St. E, 5% RETURN 1/2 section of pasture land WANTED TO RENT or purchase farmland in Saskatoon, SK. Open Tuesday to Saturday, with oil revenue in the RM of Kindersley. RM’s of 281, 251, 252 or adjoining. All re- 8:30 to 5 PM, DL #236237. Contact Brad Edgerton at Edge Realty Ltd., plies kept in confidence. Box 5556, c/o 2006 VANGUARD KODIAK motor home, Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 306-463-7357, Kindersley, SK. 28’ 9”, single axle, AC, 1 slide, Ford 6.8L V10 FI eng., auto trans, PW, door locks and mirrors, roof-top air, AC, central heat, power awning, living area, sink, stovetop, oven, microwave, TV antenna, fridge, freezer, toilet, shower, storage comp., Toshiba TV, Memorex DVD player, Onan gen., o u t s i d e s h o w e r, h i t c h r e c e i v e r, WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, LT225/75R16 tires, 26,599 miles, reduced eight models, options and accessories. S W 6 -31-17-W 2 FM A $52,9 00 $44,900. Will consider trade. Morris, MB. 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca 204-746-6605, cell 204-325-2496. S E 1-31-18 -W 2 FM A $6 3,500 RM KELVINGTON near Round Lake one quarter of land w/house, 30x60’ shop w/tools and mig welder, older barn, 80 acres pasture w/new fence, 80 acres alfalfa 1 yr. old, c/w 1995 Ford tractor, FWA, 95 HP, lots of extras. Great hunting area, right beside Route 66, $225,000. 306-272-7715, Kelvington, SK.

FOUNDATION, REGISTERED AND/or certified CDC Orrin and CDC Weaver. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. Phone 306-368-2602, kb.berscheid@sasktel.net CERT. #1 PINNACLE; Leggett. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. CERT. #1 CDC Orrin, Leggett. Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK., 306-873-5438. REGISTERED, CERTIFIED and Common AC Morgan oat seed. Mount Forest Seed Farms, 306-921-7234, Melfort, SK.

SAVE $1000! No snow? No worries! Don’t lose out on your chance to save $1000 on select enclosed sled trailers. 3 place Summit Series now only $8,850. NashCar aluminum units start at $9,750. Heated trailers start at $10,995. Visit your nearest Flaman Trailers (Sask. only) or call 1-888-435-2626, www.flamantrailers.com

CANORA, SK: 10 ACRES with hayland, house, garage, workshop, quonset, etc. OLDER JD SNOWMOBILE, $900. Phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, WinniAsking $385,000. Info. call 780-352-5022. peg, MB. 10 ACRES w/NEW 1050 sq. house nearly complete on new ICF basement. Near 1980 BOMBARDIER SKI-DOO Elite model twin track complete w/cover and trailer, Lumsden, SK, $295,000. Ph 306-536-5055. plus complete portable ice fishing shack. TURNER VALLEY, AB, 55 acres, grass and 306-586-6248, Regina, SK. trees, fenced and cross fenced, 2 dugouts, no buildings, 2 wells, power and gas on 2009 YAMAHA APEX MTX 4 cyl., 4 stroke, property, 55 kms from Calgary. $450,000. fuel injected, stored inside, Serviced at 300, 800, 1800 miles. $9000. alfe06@gmail.com Call 403-253-2664. 306-752-5818, Melfort, SK. 40 ACRES w/30’x40’ house; 42’x72’ shop, all metal inside/out, 12” insulation; 22’x32’ PARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 fuel shed for storage, 16’ walls; 2 wells, 2 and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, watering bowls, good corrals. Also one Wainwright, AB. quarter for pasture, hay, crossfenced, big PARTING OUT Polaris snowmobiles, 1985 dugout. Will sell 40 acres separate. Spirit- to 2005. Edfield Motors Ltd., phone: wood, SK. 306-824-4908 or 306-841-7337. 306-272-3832, Foam Lake, SK. 150 ACRES, central MB, bordering Sask, 2- 1981 ARCTIC CATS, El Tigre, 1 free air water and power, house old time. Asking and 1 water cooled, both rebuilt, $2200 $93,000. 604-989-4515, Gibsons, BC. each. 780-352-2776, Wetaskiwin, AB. CANORA, SK, 10 acres with 1230 sq. ft. bungalow, shop, sheds, outbuildings, nat. gas, underground power. 306-651-1041.

RM OF LAWRENCE: Native/tame hay and pasture. Sheltered yardsite includes a newer bungalow, shop and misc. buildings. MINERAL RIGHTS. We will purchase and Close to town and school. 204-732-2409, o r l e a s e y o u r m i n e r a l r i g h t s . Rorketon, MB. RM OF PAYNTON for sale by tender, 1-877-269-9990. cndfree@telusplanet.net INVESTORS AND FARMERS: 17 quar- 23.65 acres located approx. 3 miles NE of EXCELLENT INVESTMENT Opportunity! ters, 2690 acres, 2120 cult., 80 tramped, Paynton, SK. Established yard site framed 1 mile West of Saskatoon, SK City limits. 490 bush and pasture, 2 yard sites by mature trees with 1931 two storey 125 cultivated acres presently farmed. Call w/buildings, good drinking water. Also 18 house and outbuildings. Property sold in 306-343-9337, 306-384-5116. acres yard and buildings. Phone for web- as is condition. Tenders close noon Feb. 7, 2012. Details at www.farmlandtender.ca or JUST LISTED: RM of Spiritwood. What an site 204-858-2555, Hartney, MB. request an information package from Vern opportunity for someone to purchase a RANCHES, GRAINLAND, BUILDING lots, McClelland, Associate Broker, RE/Max of 1532 sq. ft. home w/full basement. Lots of buffalo farm, homes, mobile homes. Hunt- Lloydminster 306-821-0611 or email hickory cabinets. 28x28’ heated attached ing land, pastures, hayland. Hobby farms, vernmcclelland@remax.net garage w/9’ ceiling. Outdoor wood burn- large or small. We got them all. Phone ing heater w/electric back-up. Situated on Harold, Delta Real Estate, 204-253-7373, 320 acres (fully fenced) of which approx. Winnipeg, MB. www.manitobafarms.ca 30 acres are open. Located approx. 12.5 miles NE of Spiritwood in the heart of great hunting and fishing. MLS 418802. For additional info or viewing call Lloyd Le- LOOKING FOR PASTURE to rent or lease. dinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Can be long or short term. Would like it to 2008 POLARIS RANGER, 1880 kms, spare Battleford, SK 306-446-8800 or 306- be within 100 miles of Vermilion, AB. t i r e s , e x c . c o n d . , $ 7 9 0 0 O B O . 441-0512 www.remaxbattlefords.com Please contact: 780-853-2461. 306-625-7939, Kincaid, SK. WANTED TO PURCHASE a grain farm or farmland, prefer southeast or east central Sask. Phone 306-861-4592, SK. FOR SALE: 162 acres of farmland near Canwood, SK. Phone 306-468-2665 after 6:00 PM. judybischler@yahoo.ca

2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Endeavor, 40’, two sliders, 330 HP Cummins, 7.5 KW diesel generator, 64,500 miles, Roadmaster chassis, hardwood floors, satellite, two TV’s, exc. cond. $65,000. 204-325-2550, Plum Coulee, MB.

CORN SEED, $25/ACRE, open pollinated varieties, lower N required, early 22502350 CHU’s, 7- 9’ tall, high yield and nutrition, for silage, grazing and grain. Delivery available. 204-723-2831, Austin, MB.

CERT. CDC VERONA and AC Strongfield Durum wheat. Very high quality seed, high germ., no Graminearum. Geiger Farms Ltd, Leader, SK, call Tim 306-628-7896, 520-350-1090, or tgeiger@sasktel.net CERTIFIED #1 CDC Verona Durum. High germination, volume discounts. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., Kindersley, SK. 306-463-3626. CERTIFIED CDC VERONA and Certified AC Strongfield. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK. 306-741-0475, email: foc@sasktel.net CERT. STRONGFIELD DURUM. Craswell Seeds Ltd., Strasbourg, SK, 306-725-3236. C E RT. S T R O N G F I E L D , CDC Verona. Pa l m i e r S e e d F a r m s 3 0 6 - 4 7 2 - 3 7 2 2 , moe.anita@sasktel.net, Lafleche, SK. REGISTERED and CERTIFIED VERONA 306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. C E R T I F I E D S T R O N G F I E L D D U RU M . L y n w o o d M i l l e r, A v o n l e a , S K . 306-868-7880.

10x14 PLATFORM SCALE, $12,500. Used 10x14’, $9500. Ph. 204-871-1175 or toll free 1-800-862-8304, MacGregor, MB. CERT TRIACTOR. Excellent quality. Early ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different booking and volume discounts available. ways to weigh bales and livestock; Plat- Call Oscar or Lee 306-324-4315, Northland form scales for industrial use as well, non- Seeds Inc. Margo, SK. electric, no balances or cables (no weigh CERT. CDC BALER OAT, forage oat; Cert. like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, Leggett milling oat seed. High germ and North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com vigor. Wagon Wheel Seed Corp, Churchbridge, SK, 306-896-2236. GRAIN CART SCALES. Order now for early season discount. Typical 750 bu. grain CERT. LEGGETT OATS; Cert. and Reg. Orrin cart, $3150. Ph 204-871-1175 or toll free oats. Phone Frederick Seeds at Watson, SK, 306-287-3977. 1-800-862-8304, MacGregor, MB.

TOP QUALITY CERT. alfalfa and grass seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. CERT. ALFALFAS AND GRASSES, free delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB, 1-888-204-1000. www.dyckseeds.com

CERTIFIED #1 CARLTON brome. Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK., 306-873-5438.

HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola varieties at great prices. Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK., 306-873-5438. CERTIFIED FOREMOST conventional, Rugby Round-up ready, Canterra canola varieties. Greenshields Seeds, Semans, SK, 306-524-2155(W), 306-524-4339 (H).

CERTIFIED Taurus, Sorrel, Scorpion available. Va n B u rc k S e e d s 306-863-4377 Star City, SK. FOUNDATION, REGISTERED AND/or certified CDC Sorrel, CDC Bethune. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602, kb.berscheid@sasktel.net REG/CERT. CDC SORREL. Excellent quality. Early booking and volume discounts available. Northland Seeds Inc. Call Oscar or Lee 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERTIFIED CDC BETHUNE. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK. Phone 306-741-0475, email: foc@sasktel.net CERTIFIED PRAIRIE Grand Flax, Greenshields Seeds, 306-524-2155 (W), 306-524-4339 (W), Semans, SK.

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CERT. #1 CDC Sorrel. Call Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK., 306-873-5438. C E RT I F I E D C D C S O R R E L f l a x s e e d , $24/bu. Discounts available. VISA and MC accepted. Visit: www.LLseeds.ca for details. Phone 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK. REG, CERT. CDC SORREL, Vimy. Palmier Seed Farms, moe.anita@sasktel.net, 306-472-3722, Lafleche, SK. CERT. AND REG. Sorrel flax. Phone Frederick Seeds at Watson, SK., 306-287-3977.

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CUSTOM CLEANING AND bagging all types of mustard for seed or processing. Color sorting available. Also looking for low g r a d e m u s t a r d . C a l l A c ke r m a n A g 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK.

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BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties of mustard. Call for competitive pricing. Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB. CERTIFIED ANDANTE yellow mustard and Centennial brown mustard. Greenshields Seeds, Semans, SK, 306-524-2155 (W), 306-524-4339 (H).

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TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. COMMON #1 GRASSES, legumes, blends. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. FOR ALL YOUR forage seed needs. Full line CERT. GREENLAND LENTIL, 98% germ., of alfalfa/grasses/blending. Greg Bjornson 0% disease. Hansen Seeds Yellow Grass, 306-554-3302 or 306-554-7987, Viking SK. 306-465-2525 or 306-861-5679. Forage Seeds, Wynyard, SK. CDC INVINCIBLE SMALL green lentils, registered. Lynwood Miller, Avonlea, SK. 306-868-7880. CERTIFIED CDC Maxim, CDC Improve, CDC Imigreen lentils, all clearfield varieties. Great condition, high germination. NON-GMO CANOLA SEED for sale, germ. Discounts available. VISA and MC accept- 97%, vigor 93%, $1/lb. Phone Norm ed. Visit: www.LLseeds.ca for details. 204-328-7185, Rivers, MB. Phone 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK. LARGE GREEN LENTILS, 94% germination, 90% vigor, no disease, cleaned, Clearfield confirmed. 306-789-9857, 306-442-7442, Pangman, SK. A licensed and bonded buyer,

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REG. and CERT. CDC IMAX red lentils, high germ., low disease. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd. 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516, North Battleford, SK. CERT. CDC DAZIL and CDC Maxim CL; CDC Redcliff and CDC Redcoat. Reds. Fast Seed Farm, Kindersley, SK. 306-463-3626.

TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED SEED. All the new varieties: CDC Imvincible, CDC Imigreen, French green CDC Peridot as well all the reds CDC Dazil, CDC Redcliff, CDC Ruby, CDC Imax. Get it before its gone. Call 306-693-9402, Moose Jaw, SK. or email jamie@simpsonseeds.com CERT. CDC MAXIM CL and fdn., cert. CDC Redberry lentils. Craswell Seeds Ltd., Strasbourg, SK, 306-725-3236.

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WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? LARGE GRAIN LENTILS, cleaned, clearfield You are selling feed grains. We are ready, 92% germ. 306-421-0761, Radville, buying feed grains. Fast payment, with SK. prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Gerald Snip, Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness or Dave Lea at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Ph.: 1-866-512-1711. REG., CERT. CDC GREENLAND, CDC Email info@marketplacecommodities.com Improve, large green; CDC Maxim, red. Pa l m i e r S e e d F a r m s 3 0 6 - 4 7 2 - 3 7 2 2 , moe.anita@sasktel.net Lafleche, SK. CERT. #1 CDC Impala Clearfield lentils Com petitive Ra tes Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK., 306-873-5438. P ro m pt P a ym en t CERT. GREENLAND and ROULEAU lentils. Phone 306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. B arley,cereals and heated oilseeds

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GRAIN WEST CENTRAL SASK. feedlot purchasing b a r l e y . P r o m p t p a y m e n t . C o n t a c t NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and 306-962-3992, Eston, SK. milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB.

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Call GrainEx International Ltd. for current pricing at 306-885-2288, Sedley SK. Visit us on our website at: www.grainex.net

REGISTERED, CERTIFIED CDC Patrick green pea. Stands up great, mildew resistant and retains color! $13.50/bu. Discounts available. VISA and MC accepted. visit our website: www.LLseeds.ca for details. Phone 306-731-2843 Lumsden, SK.

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REG/CERT. CDC SAGE, Cert. CDC Golden. Excellent quality. Early booking and volume discounts available. Call Oscar or Lee 306-324-4315, Northland Seeds Inc. Margo, SK. C E RT I F I E D TRE ASURE AND Patrick, Greenshields Seeds, 306-524-2155 (W), 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. CERTIFIED Meadow, Bronco, Admiral, 40-10 Silage, Leroy, Samson Mfat, Patrick, Sage, Espace (contract), Rocket (contract) available. Va n B u rc k S e e d s 306-863-4377, Star City, SK.

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Phone 1-866-824-8324 in C a lga ry, 1-877-775-2155 in Bra ndon or 1-877-777-7715 in Red D eer for Green and/or heated a ll you r gra i nm a rketing needs. Canola/Flax, Wheat, WANTED: FEED GRAIN, all types of barley, wheat, oats, peas, etc. Prompt payBarley, Oats, Peas, etc. ment. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. BOW VALLEY TRADING LTD. WANTED: BUYING ALL grades of oats. Send sample to Newco Grain Ltd., Box 717, Coaldale, AB., T1M 1M6. Call FEED GRAINS WANTED: Wheat, Barley 1-800-661-2312. www.newcograin.com and Durum; Also Oats, Peas and Flax. Premium prices, FOB farm. Prompt payment. FARMERS, RANCHERS Stan Yaskiw, Birtle, MB, 1-866-290-7113. GREEN IS THE color Reg. and Cert. CDC SEED PROCESSORS Striker, CDC Patrick green peas. Volume BUYING ALL TYPES of Feed Grains, discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd. BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS Screenings and Off-Spec Canola. 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516, North BatPayment is quick! Please call Joy Lowe or Heated/spring Thrashed tleford, SK. Scott Ralph at Wilde Bros. Ag Trading, Light Weight/green/tough, CERT. #1 CDC Meadow; CDC Prosper; Raymond, AB. Phone 1-877-752-0115 or Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, CDC Acer (Maple); Camry (Green). Fenton email: wildebrosagtrading@gmail.com Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Seeds, Tisdale, SK., 306-873-5438. Lentils, Peas, Corn, Canola, CERT. #1 CDC MEADOW and Treasure Chickpeas, Triticale TOP PRICES yellow peas, 99% germ. Call M&M Seeds, Sunflowers, Screenings 306-258-2219, St. Denis, SK. PAID FOR Organics And By-products CERT. CDC PATRICK green peas, high germ. and vigor. Wagon Wheel Seed Corp. ✔ ON FARM PICK UP FEED BARLEY, Churchbridge, SK, 306-896-2236. ✔ PROMPT PAYMENT WHEAT, ✔ LICENSED AND BONDED FOUNDATION, REGISTERED, AND/or certified CDC Striker, CDC Patrick, CDC MeadSASKATOON, LETHBRIDGE, OATS, RYE, ow and CDC Treasure. Berscheid Bros VANCOUVER Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602. TRITICALE 1-888-516-8845 kb.berscheid@sasktel.net

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GRAIN MARKETING HEADQUARTERS Wanted: All grains in any condition. On farm pricing. Quick payment assured. Double Z Ag Sales, Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2406. WANTED: FEED BARLEY, 48 lbs. plus. Phone Larry Hagerty, Stony Beach, SK. 306-345-2523.

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DRY ALFALFA MIX large sq. bales, approx. 1500 lbs. Tarped immediately after baling, n o r a i n . F o r a g e a n a ly s i s ava i l a b l e . 306-596-9920, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK. DURUM STRAW, 3x4 squares, $15. Delivery available. 306-631-8854, Moose Jaw, SK. or email: bforge@sasktel.net ALFALFA/ GRASS round bales, twine, 1400 lbs., no rain. 780-875-7051, Lloydminster, AB.

SASK HAY Small square alfalfa mix grass/brome bundled into large bales of 21, not touched by hand until you feed. You pick up or we can arrange delivery. Mike 306-640-9506, Willow Bunch, SK. GOOD QUALITY HAY, AB and BC, big rounds. Call for delivery prices. 403-758-3041, Magrath, AB. HORSE QUALITY small squares grass or 2nd cut alfalfa for sale. 306-221-0734, Dundurn, SK. HAY FOR SALE. 2500 alfalfa or grass mix round netwrap bales, no rain. Straw also. Alan Coutts 306-463-8423, Marengo, SK. SECOND CUT ALFALFA hay, feed tested, dairy quality. Mike, 306-631-8779 or 306-691-5011, Moose Jaw, SK. ALFALFA/BROME HAY, 4x8 square, avg. 1600 lbs., no rain, tarped. Contact Jim, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, days 306-332-6221, night 306-332-3955.

OAT STRAW BALES, baled with JD 567 baler; also tame hay bales. 204-234-5411, Oakburn, MB. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome; alfalfa and crested wheat; and alfalfa. 1500 lbs. ea. 2010/ 2011. 306-463-3132, Kindersley, SK SMALL SQUARE mixed hay bales. Can deliver in SK. and AB. w/self-unloading semi; Also 114 second cut round bales. Barg Farms, 403-793-7461, Brooks, AB. 1000 ALFALFA/BROME mix, approx. 1600 lbs., netwrap bales, no rain. Call Sullivan Farms, 306-463-3678, Flaxcombe, SK. 350 ALFALFA/BROME round bales, approx. 1200 lbs., 2010 crop year, $10/bale. Call Bill after 6 PM, 306-656-4547, Harris, SK.

RM 369: 2011 2nd cut alfalfa, 210 bales, 1850 lb, net wrapped, protein 19.5%, RFV 135. 306-716-3409, Humboldt SK RYE WANTED. Top $$ paid for good rye high and low falling number. LARGE STRAW BALES and hay bales, mesh quality available. 204-764-2450, w r a p p e d . P h o n e 3 0 6 - 2 8 3 - 4 7 4 7 o r References Hamiota, MB. 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. LARGE QUANTITY OF Alfalfa and Alfalfa Brome mix hay for sale, only 500 left. Phone 780-872-2832, Paradise Hill, SK. 2011 TOP QUALITY- 1000 round bales, mixed and alfalfa for sale. For info. call 306-421-3859, Estevan, SK. EXCELLENT HORSE FEED hard core round bales, no rain, alfalfa/Timothy brome mix. 403-616-4667, Cochrane, AB.

WANTED: HEAVY-DUTY electric patcher that is in good working order. Age does not matter. If not electric, then must be able to make electric. Long arm preferred but will take one without as long as it is in good cond. 780-645-4203, Mannville, AB.

380 BROME/CRESTED WHEAT grass 1300 lbs. round bales for sale, $20/bale. 306-727-4408, Sintaluta, SK. GOT COYOTES? I’m interested in purchas4X5 HARD CORE irrigated alfalfa brome ing all wild furs throughout SK. Contact for bales, first cut $25, 2nd cut no rain $35. p r i c e s a n d p i c k u p d e t a i l s . P h o n e 306-889-2070, text 306-865-0027 or email 306-867-8411, Outlook, SK. madtrapper@hotmail.ca Must have fur liFLAX STRAW open (large round) bales. cence or treaty number. DL# 88600973. Two locations near Saskatoon, SK. Call RAM POWER SNARES, Conibear traps, 306-382-1299, 306-382-9024. fur handling equipment. For free catalogue 350 LARGE ROUND hay bales, net wrapped email kdgordon@sasktel.net or call for sale. 306-961-4682, Prince Albert, SK. 306-862-4036, Nipawin, SK.

EXCELLENT QUALITY ALFALFA and/or alfalfa brome mix hay for sale. 1000 round bales at 1000 lbs. each, $25 each. Rosetown/Biggar, SK. area, 306-882-3165. 355- 1200/1300 lb. hard core alfalfa/ Timothy/brome bales; 200- no rain, $35, 155- slight rain, $25; 200 (2010)- 900 lbs., 125 w/no rain, $20; 75 w/rain, $15. Phone 306-921-6995 or 306-275-4911. ALFALFA- TIMOTHY 500 bales, 1500 lbs., len@tillagetools.com St. Brieux, SK. net wrapped, quantity discount. Ethelbert, 600 HARD CORE ALFALFA/ BROME MB. Call 204-742-3672 or 403-288-7168. round bales for sale near Herbert, SK. Call or inquire regarding delivery and pricing at 4x4 SQUARE hay bales, exc. quality, 90% alfalfa and 50/50 mixes. 30 miles from US 306-784-7644. Email bar2kjmc@yahoo.ca border. 306-642-5812, Scout Lake, SK. LARGE ROUND AND SMALL SQUARE, alfalfa and mixed, close to Regina, SK. 600 SMALL SQUARES, 50 round good quality alfalfa/grass mix for horses, no Call 306-539-6123. rain, tarped. 306-931-2826 or JD HARD CORE alfalfa or alfalfa/ brome 306-290-4920, Martensville, SK. timothy mix. Call 306-542-8382, Pelly, SK. 400 ORGANIC ROUND bales, approx. 1500 HAY FOR SALE, 2000 large 4x4 sq. alfalfa lbs., brome/crested wheat/alfalfa, $30 per b a l e s , t r u c k i n g c a n b e a r r a n g e d . bale. 306-834-2085, Kerrobert, SK. 306-457-2935 evenings, Stoughton, SK. LARGE ROUND STRAW bales, wheat and 3000 ROUND NET wrapped alfalfa, alfal- oats. 306-423-5422, Domremy, SK. fa/brome bales, $35/ton, 1350 lbs., loaded, good to excellent shape, 2010 crop. 400 ALFALFA/BROME 5X6 JD bales, Also 3000 round net wrapped alfalfa, alfal- net wrapped, $36/ea. loaded. Delivery fa/brome bales, $45/ton, 1400 lbs., load- av a i l a b l e . P h o n e 3 0 6 - 2 5 9 - 4 9 2 3 o r e d , e x c e l l e n t s h a p e , 2 0 1 1 c r o p . 306-946-7923, Young, SK. 306-834-2960, Kerrobert, SK. 320 BROME ALFALFA BALES, 1200 lbs., 2011 ALFALFA MIX round bales, 1150 lbs., no rain, good quality, can load, $25/bale. $25 each; also 2010 bales, $12 each. Wey- Vanscoy, SK. 306-668-4215 306-222-8489 burn, SK. 306-842-3532, 306-861-1827. GOOD QUALITY HAY FOR SALE: 2010 HAY FOR SALE: Pure alfalfa and alfalfa and 2011 crops, your choice, 1350 grass mix bales, 800 medium squares and lbs., JD net wrapped. 780-208-1792, 800 5x6 rounds, no rain, feed analysis Two Hills, AB. available. Call Murray Faubert, Marengo, 500 GOOD QUALITY ALFALFA/ grass SK before 6 pm 306-463-9691; after 6 PM, round bales, 1600 lbs. 403-664-2430, 306-968-2921. 403-528-9482, Oyen, AB. SOLID CORE ROUND, small square: alfalfa, alfalfa grass, green feed, grass, straw. De- 250 EXCELLENT ALFALFA brome, no rain, $35/round bale, 1300+. 306-656-4541, livered. 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. Harris, SK. HAY AND GRASS bales, flax, wheat and barley straw, 4x4 and 3x4 bales, delivery 1100 LB. ALFALFA and slough grass bales, available. 403-223-8164 or 403-382-0068, all in stacks, reach to go, $25. Assiniboia, SK., ph 306-642-7959, 306-642-3696. Taber, AB. 2010/2011 ALFALFA and alfalfa mix bales. 700 CERTIFIED ORGANIC alfalfa / TimoApprox. 1000 avail. $27/2011, $22/2010. thy /brome bales, approx. 1300 lbs., baled with NH 664, $50 per bale. 780-356-2352, 306-933-0655, Saskatoon, SK. 780-831-5116, Valhalla Centre, AB. HAY AND STRAW for sale. Dairy quality, feeder hay, and grass hay, 3x4 square 1ST AND 2ND cut alfalfa/grass bales, straight alfalfa, grass, and straw bales. Will bales. 403-633-8835, Brooks, AB. deliver. Call 306-948-7291, Biggar, SK. 700 ALFALFA/BROME 2011 round bales, approx. 1600 lbs., $25/bale. Located near 600+ NEW ALFALFA/MEADOW Brome Bienfait, SK. Call 306-421-0679. round bales, quality hay. Your choice of 1500 or 1800 lbs., $40/bale. Easy access 300 LARGE ROUND net wrapped whole oat off hwy #14. 306-329-4664, Asquith, SK. bales, (forage variety), .03¢/lb.; 70 grass bales, protein 13.6%, TDN 64.2. Won 2nd place at Harvest Showdown, Yorkton, SK. Phone Ed 306-563-6261, Gorlitz, SK.

SILAGE ALFALFA BALES and dry hay for sale, excellent dairy feed. 306-278-2903, 306-278-7988 cell, Porcupine Plain, SK. Priced at your b in. ALFALFA AND BROME 400 soft core twine wrapped bales, approx. 1400 lbs., feed tested, $15 each OBO. 306-456-2497, Weyburn, SK. 5X4 ROUND HARD CORE Alfalfa and Alfalfa/grass bales, 2011 is $20 and 2010 is Saskatoon $10; Also 2010 small squares, $1.25/ea. 306-374-1968 Phone 306-726-4569, Southey, SK. LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy- APPROX. 700 to 800 4x5 alfalfa/brome ers and sellers of all types of feed grain mix round bales, no rain, $14 ea. or $12 and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, each takes them all. 306-725-3449, 306-725-7441, Strasbourg, SK. Nipawin, SK.

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HIGH QUALITY, ALFALFA/GRASS mix, round bales, net wrapped, 1500 lbs., feed tested, $40/ton. Phone cell. 306-642-7584, Assiniboia, SK. LARGE, ROUND HARD CORE hay and straw bales for sale, mesh wrapped. Phone: 306-283-4747, Langham, SK.

OUTFITTING CAMP FOR SALE, Zone 62: 16 bear, 23 White-tailed deer, 8 moose tags, 1 out-camp, incl. log cabins, pontoon boat, stands, diesel generator, etc. Located in northern Sask. Serious inquiries only. 306-547-5524, Preeceville, SK.

POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gallons; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gal; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. VACUUM 3000 GALLON tank, full opening back door, $10,000 OBO; Fuel tank 10,000 gallons, on skids, single wall, new cond., $9000 OBO. 306-267-4552, Coronach, SK.

TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’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. SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement tarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK.

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MICHELIN XTLA 20.5 R25 new loader tires, excellent tires for all season. Excellent winter tires. Price for all four $10,500. C a n d e l i v e r. C y p r e s s R i v e r, M B 204-743-2324 WANTED: GOOD USED Continental STL3 26.5R25 tires. 306-768-2991, Carrot River, SK. COMBINE TIRES, Two 24.5x32 diamond tread; One 23.1x30 8 ply. All mounted on MF 860 rims. 204-546-2299 Grandview MB 2 GOODYEAR RADIAL TIRES for sale. 900/65R32 Special Sure Grip T08- 95% tread left. Will sell for 1/2 of new price!!! Call 306-861-0177, Weyburn, SK.

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LOBSTICK TRAVEL & TOURS. Victoria, April 15; Alaska, June 11; Cossack with Ukraine/ Poland, ext, June 26; Hostfest, Sept.; Maritimes, Sept.; Branson, Nov.; Churchill/ Australia. Phone 306-763-7415, 306-752-3830, info@lobsticktravel.com U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 25 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. Uk ra in e/Ro m a n ia ~ June 2012

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1- 800- 661- 432 6 w w w .selectho lid a ys.co m NEW 20.8-38 12 PLY $866; 18.4-38 12 ply $783; 24.5-32 14 ply $ 1749; 14.9-24 12 ply $356; 16.9-28 12 ply $498. Factory direct. More sizes available new and used. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com SAVE UP TO $4800. 10- 520/85R46’s, Firestone Radial DT 23, new, $2200 each. Call Darren 204-727-7938 or Greg 204-573-7866, Brandon, MB. TIRE CHAINS to fit 20.8x38 rubber, like new. 306-429-2704, Glenavon, SK. SET OF 8 GOOD USED tractor tires, 20.8x38 Good year radials, $450/per tire or $400/ea takes all. Terry 306-594-7580 or 306-594-2608 evenings, Hyas SK.

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WANTED: CAT PRESS with adapter to work on D6C and D6D final drive and pinion and Spanner wrench #7F930. 306-422-6196, Hoey, SK. RADIAL ARM DRILL, Asquith Archdale, Model P30320, 12” diameter column, 5’ arm, power feed on quill, 16 RPM choices (from 40-2040), 8 feedrate choices (from .002-.040 per revolution), 24”x36” box table, #5 Moores taper in spindle, very good working condition, $8500. Selling because bought larger equipment. 306-873-5437 Email: irvingmachine@xplornet.com SCOTCHMANN 90 TON iron worker with attachments. 306-648-8061, Gravelbourg, SK. MOVING SALE: Red roll away tool kit w/tools, $2500; Delta miter saw w/table, $350; Work bench, $75; Weslo Tread mill, $375. 306-230-3979, Saskatoon, SK. TOS LATHE MODEL SN50C, 20” swing, 80” centres, 28” in gap, 24 spd 22-2000 RPM, 2” spindle bore, D1-6 camlock spindle, inch metric threading, 7.5 HP, 12” 3 jaw chuck, steady rest, follow rest, 4-way toolpost, 4-way rapid traverse, taper attachment, SN 450200910714. Very good working condition, $12,000. More pictures available on request. Reason for selling: bought larger equipment. 306-873-5437 or Email: irvingmachine@xplornet.com

ADVANCED PURE WATER SYSTEMS, the newest scientific technology in water purification. No salts, no chemicals, no chlorine. Ecosmarte friendly, 99% pure water. Call 306-867-9461, Outlook, SK. Email derdallreg@hotmail.com Website: www.ecosmarte.com PRAIRIES WATER TREATMENT LTD., High River, AB. (www.myclfree.com) Servicing BC. AB. SK. and MB. Oxydate and ionize single tap to whole house to commercial units. No salt, no chlorine, no chemicals. Custom built and guaranteed. Now with water softening and scale control capabilities. Ph or email for info and free quote. 403-620-4038. prairieswater@gmail.com

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE REQUIRED on pedigreed seed/grain farm near Govan, SK. Job would include: Working in seed cleaning plant; Trucking; Operating and maintaining all farm equipment. Good work ethic, mechanical skills and 1A license an asset. Wages dependant on experience. Relocation assistance available. Apply with resume to: Kevin Yauck, Box 323, Govan, SK, S0G 1Z0. Phone 306-484-4555 or email: yauckseedfarm@sasktel.net FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY for experienced farmhand near Elk Point, AB. Duties include handling and calving of 250 cow/calf herd, fencing, field work, operating and maintaining farm machinery. Vehicle is provided for farm usage and lodging provided as part of wage package. A current resume, references and valid driver’s license are required. We are looking for a long-term relationship with future b e n e fi t s r e s u l t i n g . F a x r e s u m e t o : 780-724-3202, or phone 780-645-8356.

BROADACRE: LARGE GRAIN farm located FOR SALE: WATER WELL drilling rig, May- Ituna, SK. is seeking experienced Truck hew 1000. 780-675-4405, Athabasca, AB. Drivers and Machine Operators. Seasonal and permanent full-time positions HAYTER DRILLING LTD. Over 50 yrs in available. Farm experience essential, drivgroundwater industry specializing in 5” - er’s license required and Class 1A an asset. 30” wells. Premium quality materials used Email/fax resume careers@broadacre.ca in new construction. Old well servicing and 306-382-3337, visit broadacre.ca rehab. New equipment and experienced PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION for crews. 1-888-239-1658, Watrous, SK. farm equipment mechanic (NOC7312) on STAUBER DRILLING INC. Water well hog and grain farm in southern AB. Duties construction and servicing, exploration include repairing and servicing tractors, and geotechnical drilling. Professional ser- trucks and other machinery, as well as vice since 1959. Call the experts at feed and ventilation systems and other barn related equipment. The successful 1-800-919-9211 info@stauberdrilling.com applicant must be mechanically inclined, basic electrical and welding skills an asset. Some college or technical training required. Starting wage $26.50/hour at 40 hours/week. Please send resume to: asinke@telusplanet.net LARGE, VERY MODERN family grain farm in central SK requires full time employees: experienced equipment operators with 1A licence, journeyman heavy duty mechanic. Will consider mechanically inclined individuals who are eager to learn. Top wages and benefit plan with medical. Box 2009, c/o Western Producer, 2310 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4

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FULL-TIME FARM FEEDLOT position available on farm located halfway between Moose Jaw and Regina, SK. House supplied. Must have valid driver’s license, be mechanically inclined and physically fit. Experience a necessity. References required. Phone Larry at 306-345-2523 or fax 306-345-2085. GENERAL FARM WORKERS req’d. Equipment operating, maintenance, yard and bldg. maintenance, cleaning, etc. $16/hr. Farm exp. and valid Driver’s License req’d. Class 1 an asset. Fax resume to Dechant Farms Ltd., 780-836-7701, Manning, AB. FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME farm labourer required. 403-665-2341, Craigmyle, AB. LARGE COW/CALF RANCH and backgrounding operation requires full-time cowboys/ pencheckers. Wages negotiable. Call Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. WANTED RANCH EMPLOYEE, Merritt, BC. Permanent full-time ranch work- equip crops, riding and cattle. Send resume to info@ranchland.ca or fax: 250-378-4956

WANTED: RELIABLE PERSON for cattle/farming operation. Permanent and seasonal employment available. Must have valid drivers license. Single/family accommodations. 403-577-2243, Consort, AB. Fax: 403-577-2263, Cell: 403-575-0712. FARM LABOURERS WANTED: Includes room and board, other jobs may include carpentry and construction, will train. 780902-2108, 780-920-7360, Edmonton, AB. WANTED: FARM FOREMAN for a large potato farm in Southern Alberta. The Farm Foreman will supervise the work of other farm workers and harvesting labourers, and perform general farm duties. This is a full-time position. Must be willing to work Sundays, when needed. Should be familiar with maintaining potato farm equipment and welding. Knowledge and experience of growing potatoes, sugar beets and grain is required. A Class 1 driver’s license is an asset. College diploma and at least 2-3 yrs experience needed. Wages: $21/hr. Two weeks paid vacation per year. Email resume to: Laus at lausab2@gmail.com or fax 403-654-4656. CALVING HELP REQUIRED: Feb 2012 to end of April on ranch in Cochrane AB. Experience a must, a willingness to work night shift and working well with others. Calving performance bonus avail. Accommodations supplied. Email resume w/3 references to heidi@simpsonranching.ca or fax 403-932-4342. Call 403-473-4571 for more info. www.simpsonranching.ca SEMI RETIRED? Cabin accommodation for trade. Need chores done on a limited basis. Smaller cattle/horse operation. Calgary, AB area. Also could use someone with good mechanical abilities for additional work. Short or long term. cabin_4_rent@hotmail.ca PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION on a purebred cow/calf operation. Must have equipment experience and a valid driver’s licence. Modern equipment. Hutterites welcome to apply. Contact Lazy S Ranch Inc., Mayerthorpe, AB. Ph: 780-785-3136, fax resume to 780-785-3503 or via email lazys@xplornet.com LOOKING FOR HELP on a cattle and sheep farm in the Silver Valley/Peace Country area, AB. Full time. Housing available. Wages negotiable according to experience. Call Laurie 780-864-0329 for more details. FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT to help operate large cow/calf and backgrounding operation in Southern SK. Applicant must have exp w/cattle, Class 1A license and mechanical skills. 306-520-8161, Regina, SK. EXPERIENCED, HARD WORKING farm and ranch couple for mixed cattle/grain operation in Southern AB. Permanent full-time employment offered to one party and parttime casual to the other. Duties include maintenance and operation of farm equipment and working cattle. Class 1 driver preferred. Ultimate goal of long term employment w/opportunity to aid in management decisions. Ideal candidates should be community oriented, willing to live in rural Alberta and must love the farm life. On site accommodation provided. Salaries based on experience. Serious inquiries only. Call 403-664-7151, Acadia Valley, AB. or email lniwa@shaw.ca SEEDING OPERATORS REQUIRED in Western Australia. Are you looking for an agricultural adventure in Australia? Like to earn some good money whilst broadening your experience? We are recruiting for our seeding period commencing April 25 2012. If you have a farming background and can operate broadacre cropping equipment, we have a range of well paid positions available. You must be aged between 18-30 and qualify for a Working Holiday Visa to Australia. For more info email andrew@thejobshop.com.au SEASONAL FARM LABOURER HELP. Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties include operation of machinery, including: Tractors, truck driving and other farm equipment, as well as general farm laborer duties. $12-$18/hr depending on experience. Contact Wade Feland at 701-263-1300, Antler, ND. SW SWIFT CURRENT GRAIN FARM HELP REQUIRED. $18-$25/hr. with opportunity for bonus will be paid for a premium employee w/good mechanical skills, a positive attitude, an ability to operate large modern equipment with care and responsibility, and someone who is diligent and takes pride in their work. Duties include general farm work, trucking (automatic tandems and auto semi), seeding, rolling, swathing, harvesting and the maintenance that goes along with the equipment and facilities on our operation. We can be flexible with hours for the right person and would consider mature persons for part-time work as well. Meals provided during seeding/harvest. Full-time accommodation (suitable for a family) would be available as well as help obtaining a Class 1 license for the right individual after they establish a long term commitment to our farm. Please email jandefarms@hotmail.com or call 306-773-1361. FULL-TIME HELP WANTED on grain farm near Corning, SK. Housing close by, suitable for family. Class 1A is an asset, experience will reflect wage. Fax resume to 306-224-4546 or call 306-224-4441. FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE and/or desire to learn. Looking for individual to operate, repair and maintain agriculture equip. and trucks. Main focus of operation is Bison production. Repair fences, barns and other buildings. Mechanical skills and farm experience beneficial. Accommodations can be arranged for the right individual or family. A1 preferred, must have clean abstract. P h o n e D o u g at 3 0 6 - 2 3 1 - 9 1 1 0 , f a x : 306-383-2555, Quill Lake, SK. or email quillcreek@sasktel.net

LILLY PORK, Lacombe, AB. is hiring 4 swine breeding technicians for its 2800 sow hog farm. Job description includes, but not limited to, AI breeding and heat checking of sows and gilts, maintaining computer records, pressure washing, etc. Successful applicants will need a minimum of 2 yrs. experience as a swine breeding technician. Benefits include health and disability plan. Accommodation can be arranged. Base salary starts at $14.30/hr. based on 45 hrs./wk. ($2790/mo.) depending on experience. Fax resume to 403-782-4531, attention Rod or email resume to rod@lillypork.com PERM., FULL TIME POULTRY worker for broiler farm, Wainwright, AB. Able to perform all daily duties of large broiler farm. Min. 2-3 yrs. broiler farm exp. req’d. Prefer post secondary education. Starting wage $15.72/hr. Avail. for shift work, weekends and OT if req’d. Fax/Email resume w/refs. 780-842-4205, andre@greenbeltfarms.net

CLEARWATER LAKE Regional Park invites applications for the following positions: Park Manager and secretary. For information contact Karen Sander 306-859-4804 or Barb Pierce 306-375-2477. Deadline for applications: Feb. 15th, 2012. Submit resumes to: Clearwater Regional Park, Box 327, Kyle, SK, S0L 1T0. FULL-TIME OPERATOR and Seasonal Maintenance Person. Duties: grading, mowing, road maintenance, equip. repairs and other as assigned. Pension and benefits available. Resumes to include driver’s abstract, previous experience and references. Wage negotiable. Experience preferred but will train. Send resumes to: RM of Wellington No. 97, Box 1390, Weyburn, SK. S4H 3J9. Fax 306-842-5601, Email rm97@sasktel.net Deadline: Feb 15, 2012.

MANAGER WANTED for large mixed ranch and grain operation. Successful candidate duties include for but not limited to: employee management, day to day operation of cow/calf and grain production. Contact smacewen@hergott.com or PRETTY HONEY FARM is seeking APIARY fax 306-653-5859, Saskatoon, SK area. WORKER. Wages $11- $13/hr. Experience is an asset. Work starts April 1- Oct. 31. PASTURE MANAGER for Martin Grazing depending on season. Phone Eckhard Co-Op, located 40 miles NE of Maple 2 0 4 - 5 2 5 - 2 0 7 3 , o r f a x r e s u m e Creek, SK. Seasonal employment. Pasture 204-525-2074, Minitonas, MB. management for 1000 cow/calf pairs, care and maintenance of fences and water fa- SEMI RETIRED? Cabin accommodation for c i l i t i e s . H o u s i n g s u p p l i e d . B i d i n fo trade. Need chores done on a limited baavailable 306-662-3366 or 306-662-3401. sis. Smaller cattle/horse operation. CalBids close January 31, 2012. gary, AB area. Also could use someone good mechanical abilities for addiLARGE COW OUTFIT Feedlot and Grain with ional work. Short or long term. operation requires permanent full-time tcabin_4_rent@hotmail.ca help. We are looking for an employee that is willing to assist with the overall cattle EARN EXTRA INCOME! Fun, and easy asand grain production. General farm knowl- sembly work now available. S.A.S.E to: Box edge and cattle handling ability is an as- 1495, Valleyview, AB. T0H 3N0. set, but will train. Wages based on ability and experience. Central AB, Strome. Fax resume with references to: 780-376-0000. Call 780-376-2241 for more info.

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WANTED: FARM WORKERS with Class 1 license, to pull Super B grain and hay trailers. Mostly local hauling. Also capable of r u n n i n g f a r m e q u i p m e n t . C a l l M i ke 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. 70 HEAD DAIRY FARM looking for herdsperson/farm labourer. Wage based on experience. Housing available. Send resumes to: swissdreamfarm@hotmail.com or call Ray at 204-724-5503, Wawanesa, MB. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE REQUIRED on a grain farm. Duties include operating and maintaining farm machinery, hauling grain and general farm duties. Previous farm experience required. Wage based on experience. Housing available. Stephen Leisle Morse, SK., call 306-629-3553. FEEDLOT IN WEST central AB requires fulltime personnel. Must have cattle health and machinery operation exp. Must be a team player and able to work flexible hours incl. some weekends. Must have a valid drivers licence. Competitive wages, health benefits, RSP and housing avail. on site at low rates. Phone 780-725-2430 fax resume 780-723-6245 Niton Junction, AB. WANTED: FARM LABOURERS able to run farm equipment on cattle/grain farm. F u l l - t i m e wo r k ava i l a b l e . C a l l M i ke 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. WANTED: FARM HELP, light duties. Must have knowledge of cattle and horses. House available. 403-226-1275 Calgary AB PASTURE RIDER REQUIRED, south of Cypress Hills, in Consul, SK, April until late October. Applicant must provide own working horses. Ability to identify and doctor sick cattle on range. Haying experience and valid driver’s license required. Fax resumes with 3 references to 306-299-4918 or call 306-662-8943 for more info. FARM EMPLOYMENT! We can help find you a good employee or find you a good Ag related job. Ag Employ Alberta, email tkok@xplornet.com or ph. 403-732-4295.

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Is a pro gre s s ive , e xpa n d in g a gric u ltu ra l s a lva ge pa rts c o m pa n y s pe c ia lizin g in la te m o d e l tra c to r a n d c o m b in e pa rts a n d lo c a te d a tIrm a , Alb e rta . W e a re looking for

M E CH ANICAL AS S E M BL E R S

(4 va ca n cies ) Perm a n en t, fu ll tim e p o s itio n s -44 hrs p er w eek. S a la ry $19.25 to $20.00/hr. Va lid d rivers licen s e. Previo u s exp erien ce a n a s s et. To a pply fo r a po s itio n w ith u s , plea s e e-m a il res u m e to : m a rc@ gcpa rts .co m o r s en d fa x to 78 0-754-2333 Atten tio n : Alvin W a n n echk o LOOKING FOR reliable, energetic individual, keen to learn, for work at our grain cleaning operation at Lemberg, SK. Farm experience an asset. Starting wage $15/hr. 306-335-2280. CLEARWATER LAKE Regional Park invites applications for a store manager. For information on the store contract contact Karen Sander 306-859-4804 or Barb Pierce 306-375-2477. Deadline for applications: Feb. 15th, 2012. Submit resumes to: Clearwater Regional Park, Box 327, Kyle, SK, S0L 1T0. ENVELOPE PROCESSORS WANTED!!! Get paid up to $5.20 and more for every inquiry envelope you stuff and mail. For free information rush S.A.S.E to: Box 1495, Valleyview, AB. T0H 3N0.

Looking for a great place to work? CO M E EXPERIENCE THE PCE LIFESTYLE.

SERVICE TECHNICIANS W e are seeking a qualified Service Technician to join our service staff in our Fairview , AB dealership. W e also have a field position available in the M anning, AB area. The experienced individualm ust be able to perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and m aintenance on agriculturaland turf equipm ent. Ag Ticket or H eavy D uty Ticket w ith Ag experience required w ith 1+ years of experience perform ing service repairs. Q uote reference num ber STFVW P11212

PARTS COUNTER SALESPERSON W e are seeking a qualified individualto join the parts staff in our Fairview , AB dealership. M ust be focused on providing superior custom er service in this crucialrole. Parts and m achinery know ledge required -certified parts person preferred. Q uote reference num ber PCFVW P11212

Please send resum e to: fjohnstone@ pcequip.ca or fax to 604-557-7094.

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THE WESTERN PRODUCER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012

WANTED S C R A P ER OP ER A TOR Seasonal

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w ith the R .M . o f M o n e tN o . 25 7 . The position w illbeg in in April,2012. A copy ofyour valid driver’s licence m ustbe sen tw ith your application and they m ust be received by Fe b ru a ry 8, 2012 at5:00 p.m .atthe follow ing address: G e o rge M ye rs , Re e ve R.M . o fM o n e tNo . 257 Cell# 3 06-3 78-7644 Bo x 3 70, Elro s e , S K S 0L 0Z0 phone & fax: 3 06-3 78-2212 em ail: rm 257@ s a s k tel.n et RM of Rosedale No. 283 is accepting applications for a full time seasonal grader operator and equipment operator with duties to commence spring 2012. Having a Class 1A license would be an asset. Please forward resumes to the undersigned before 4:00 p.m. Mon, Feb. 6, 2012 stating experience, salary expected, include a current driver’s abstract and three references. RM of Rosedale No. 283, Box 150, Hanley, SK S0G 2E0. Fax: 306544-2252 or email: rm283@sasktel.net. The RM wishes to thank all who applied, however, only those individuals with interview will be contacted.

MIXED GRAIN AND COW/calf farm in north central Alberta looking for full time farm help. Experience with cattle is necessary and knowledge of farm machinery is an asset. Salary is negotiable. Work to begin as soon as possible. References and resumes appreciated. Please call 780-786-2903 to apply, Mayerthorpe, AB.

Agricu ltu ra lBa ckgro u n d a n d Co m pu terExperien ce W o u ld Be An Asset. Fu ll-Tim e Po sitio n , $15 to $20 per ho u r.Ben efits,(a fter6 m o n th perio d ).

LICENSED PESTICIDE APPLICATOR required by Industrial Vegetation contractor in Grande Prairie, AB. Experience preferred. Will discuss cost of acquiring licence before spring. Contact Gregg for more information 780-882-2662 or email lrec@telus.net GET PAID UP to $720 or more per week for mailing our postcards! Exclusive dealership available. Mail to: National Homeworkers Assoc., 1450W, 7th Ave., Dept 8954, Eugene, Oregon, 97402.

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. SEASONAL FULL TIME starting April 15 at Craven Riverside Gardens, Inc. Duties include: Seeding, thinning, irrigation, harvesting various vegetables by hand, carrying 50 lb. cartons/sacs to weigh stations, weighing, palletizing, storage trimming and various cleaning duties. Must be reliable, in good physical condition and available to work flexible hours especially through the harvest season. Starting wage $9.67/hr. Apply in writing to Box 180, Craven, SK S0G 0W0 or fax 306-731-2113, or email: riversidefarms@sasktel.net PASTURE MANAGER required for Southwest Sheep Grazing Co-op, Tompkins, SK. Full time employment from April 15 to October 15, 2012. Must supply ATV, working dogs, guard dogs. Housing and utilities provided. Self motivated person to tend 3200 ewes daily. Send application with wage expectations, 3 references to: SSGC, Box 844, Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0. Fax: 306-672-3401 or glrtoney@hotmail.com Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applications must be submitted by Feb 21, 2012. 306-672-3695 or 403-725-2002. LINCOLN GARDENS in Lumsden, SK, is seeking seasonal full time vegetable farm laborers for field work. Must have valid drivers license. Duties include planting, weeding and harvesting vegetable crops. Must be able to work weekends and be physically fit. Wage rate is $9.67/hr. Send resume with references to: PO Box 750 Lumsden SK, S0G 3C0 Attn Wayne Gienow

Saskatchew an’s Southeast John Deere Dealership has three great career opportunities

PRO D UCT SPECIALIST

MOTOR GRADER/ UTILITIES Operator. The RM of Porcupine #395 is located in N.E. SK. primarily a farming community with 3 hamlets. Prior experience preferred. Seasonal employment commencing mid March- Nov., weather determined. Closing date for applications Feb 1, 2012, 3:00 PM. Wages negotiated based on experience. Send resumes including experience and employers to Box 190, Porcupine Plain, SK, S0E 1H0. Phone 306-278-2368. Fax 306-278-3473. Email: rm395@sasktel.net RM OF COLONSAY No. 342 will be accepting applications for Seasonal Equipment Operator. Experience operating grader, tractor, mower and 1A license would be an asset. Position will start spring 2012. Please submit resume with driver’s abstract by February 3, 2012 to: RM of Colonsay, Box 130, Colonsay, SK, S0K 0Z0. Phone 306-255-2233, fax 306-255-2291, email rm342@sasktel.net

G EN ER AL / F AR M L ABO UR ER

For our 4000 a cre Contem pora ry Gra in Fa rm , w e a re look ing for a s elf-m otiva ted experienced fa rm la b ourer. E xp erien ce in a ll fa rm a ctivities in clu d in g d rivin g tru cks , tra cto rs a n d u s in g o ther fa rm eq u ip m en ta n a s s et. Other d u ties w o u ld b e m a chin ery a n d b u ild in g m a in ten a n ce w ith a s s o cia ted ya rd a n d fa rm w o rk. Y o u m u s tb e a b le to w o rk o n yo u r o w n w ith lim ited s u p ervis io n . W o u ld b e w illin g to tra in . A va lid Driver’s L icen s e is req u ired . T he p o s itio n ca n b e fu ll tim e o r s ea s o n a l (n ego tia b le). 8 ho u r d a y u n les s o therw is e d icta ted b y s ea s o n o r w ea ther. S o m e w eeken d w o rk is req u ired . W a ges $15-$25/hr d ep en d in g o n exp erien ce a n d a b ilities .

GRADER OPERATOR WANTED RM of Walpole #92, located in SE Sask. at Wawota, SK. Applicant must have skills and experience in maintenance and operation of heavy equipment including a grader, backhoe, tractor with attached mower. Have a valid 3A drivers license (minimum). Duties to include but not exclusive to grading, mowing, backhoe operation maintenance of roads, shop, tools and equip., installing culverts and signs, etc. Must be willing to work inconsistent hrs., dictated by weather. Resume should include previous experience, references and salary expected. Please submit your application to the RM Office, Box 117, Wawota, SK S0G 5A0, on or before 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2012. More info 306-739-2545

SERVICE M ANAG ER (E ste va n L oca tion )

N M E is looking for a candidate to m anage the service departm entof a John Deere A g and consum er products dealership. C andidate m ust have good com m unications skills, technical know ledge on tractors, com bines, sm all engines as w ellas com puter skills.John Deere experience preferred.

F AR M M AN AG ER / L ABO UR ER

For our 4000 a cre Contem pora ry Gra in Fa rm w ith currentequipm ent, w e a re look ing for a s elf m otiva ted experienced pers on to help run our fa rm . E xp erien ce in a ll fa rm a ctivities in clu d in g s eed in g, s p ra yin g, ha rves tin g, etc is req u ired . M echa n ica l a p titu d e a n d w eld in g s kills co n s id ered a s s ets . Ap p lica n ts s ho u ld ha ve go o d co m m u n ica tio n s kills a n d b e a b le to m a n a ge o n e o r m o re em p lo yees . A va lid Driver’s licen s e is req u ired . 8 hr d a y excep tfo r va ria tio n s d icta ted b y s ea s o n a n d w ea ther. W eeken d s o ffexcep tw hen fa rm w o rk d icta tes o therw is e. Po s itio n ca n b e fu ll o r s ea s o n a l (n ego tia b le). W a ges $20 - $30/hr. W e w o u ld co n s id er, fo r the rightem p lo yee, help in gettin g s ta rted fa rm in g o r a co -fa rm in g a rra n gem en tif yo u ha ve a fa rm .

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Birtle , M a n ito b a (204) 842-5 25 2 o r (204) 7 96-1400

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PARTS CO UNTER SALESPERSO N (R e d ve r s L oca tion )

N M E requires a full tim e parts-person/shipper receiver, duties include load and unload freight, unpack, sortand bin parts, looking up and picking parts for service technicians, m ust have valid drivers license, com puter and A g experience preferred,good com m unication skills are an asset. Please reply to avonlea@nelsonm otors.com or call306-868-2022 attention M arlyn Stevens

S a xon En erg y S ervices In c. is a p rog res s ive, in n ova tive, a n d exp a n d in g in tern a tion a l la n d -ba s ed d rillin g w ell-s ervicin g com p a n y hea d q u a rtered in C a lg a ry. S a xon is com m itted to s a fety. W e ha ve es ta blis hed “ zero los s ” a s a g oa l in Hea lth, S a fety a n d En viron m en t; w e believe a n d con tin u a lly s trive to m eetthis g oa l.

Saxon is currently recruiting for the follow ing positions for a Potash Projectbased in Saskatchew an: • • • •

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S a xon offers com p etitive com p en s a tion a n d a com p rehen s ive ben efits p a ck a g e. In teres ted ca n d id a tes , p lea s e forw a rd you r res u m e to:

S a xo n Drillin g Ca n a d a L. P. Hu m a n R eso u rces Dept. Fa x: 403- 513- 42 55 O rb y em a ilto : CDN recru itm en t@ sa xo n services.co m W e w is h to tha n k a ll ca n d id a tes fortheirin teres t, how ever, on ly thos e s elected fora n in terview w ill be con ta cted .

Bea Part ofO urRapid G rowth A ra pid ly gro w in g W e s te rn C a n a d ia n C o m pa n y is s e e kin g e n th us ia s tic in d ivid ua ls to a d d to o ur S a s ka to o n Bra n ch . D yTe rra is a full-s e rvice pa rtn e r a n d s upplie r to th e fe rtilize r, gra in h a n d lin g, a n d pro pa n e in d us trie s o f W e s te rn Canada. DyT erra offers : • Co m p etitive s a la ry a n d b en efitp a cka ge • F lexib le w o rk ho u r en viro n m en t • T ra in in g a n d E d u ca tio n • Ca reer a d va n cem en to p p o rtu n ities

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Duties inc lud e b utnotlim ited to: • S hip p in g a n d Receivin g • F o rkliftOp era tio n • Cu s to m er S ervice • T ro u b les ho o tin g a n d in ven to ry co n tro l Qua lific a tions : • E xp erien ce in In ven to ry Co n tro l • E xp erien ce w ith An hyd ro u s Am m o n ia a n d F ertilizer ha n d lin g s ys tem s w o u ld b e a n a s s et • Go o d co m m u n ica to r, p o s itive, o rga n ized a n d p u n ctu a l • W o rk in d ep en d en tly a n d b e a s elf-s ta rter • E xp erien ce in a p a rts w a reho u s e en viro n m en t • F o rkliftexp erien ce a n d F o rkliftCertifica tio n w o u ld b e a n a s s et

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V ICE TE CH NICIAN

S e rvic e Te c hn ic ia n s fo r the m a in te n a n c e , re pa ir, a n d in s ta lla tio n o f Liqu id Fe rtilize r, G ra n u la r Fe rtilize r, a n d An hyd ro u s Am m o n ia e qu ipm e n t. Duties : • M a in ten a n ce a n d rep a ir o fGra n u la r F ertilizer F a cilities , L iq u id F ertilizer ha n d lin g s ys tem s a n d An hyd ro u s Am m o n ia s ys tem s a n d eq u ip m en ta s w ell a s gen era l w eld in g a n d fa b rica tin g. Qua lific a tions : • gen era l m echa n ica l a p titu d e a n d w illin gn es s to lea rn • s o m e w eld in g a n d fa b rica tin g s kills • s o m e exp erien ce w ith An hyd ro u s Am m o n ia a n d F ertilizer ha n d lin g s ys tem s w o u ld b e a n a s s et • go o d co m m u n ica to r, o rga n ized a n d p u n ctu a l • w o rk in d ep en d en tly a n d b e a s elf-s ta rter • T ra d es -rela ted tra in in g (Pip e F itter, M illw right, W eld in g) exp erien ce a n d certifica tio n s a s tro n g a s s etb u tn o tm a n d a to ry • Va lid Drivers L icen s e

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ROYAL WELL SERVICING Ltd., Lloydminster, AB is currently accepting applications for the positions for service rig floor-hands for work in the Lloydminster, SK/AB region. Applicants must possess a minimum of 6 months floor-hand experience, have a valid drivers license and hold First Aid, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, GODI and TDG training certification. Starting wage @$27.00/hr with advancement through training achieved. Scheduled days off and group benefits available from day 1. Please fax or email resumes to 780-871-6908 or royalwel@telus.net Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

WE ARE EXPANDING across AB and SK with our products. We are looking for sales people with good people skills, self motivated, honest and reliable. You will need a pickup, trailer and a tractor for loading and unloading. For more info. call 250-690-7431 or cell 250-567-8731, ask for Ron or write: Box 117, Fort Fraser, BC V0J 1N0. Email farmgate@bcgroup.net ROYAL WELL SERVICING Ltd., Lloydminster, AB is currently accepting applications FARM LABOURER REQUIRED to do farm for Journeyman or Apprentice Heavy Duty machinery and building maintenance and Technicians. Duties will consist of mainrepairs. Operating a tractor an asset but taining a fleet of Detroit/Cat powered sernot required. Class 5 driver licence. Good vice rigs and related equipment. Work physical condition. English speaking and schedule will consist of 8 to 10 hrs./day understanding required. On the job train- w/overtime after 8 hrs, 5 days/wk. Group ing under safety practices. April to Novem- benefits available from day 1. Above inber. $15.00/hr ml.selinger@sasktel.net dustry average wages to the right individual. Please fax or email resumes to: Holdfast, SK. 780-871-6908 or royalwel@telus.net Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

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N M E is excited to offer a successful applicant a new position at the dealership.This position w illprovide a consulting service and an expertise for the sale and supportofallJohn Deere products both internally and externally. Provide directcustom er supportand consulting w ith value added services and m achine optim ization. Supports dealership value-added services by sharing expertise, training em ployees, and supporting solution execution. Serves as the internal and external dealership technical specialist relative to all precision farm ing products offered and supported by dealership.

ROYAL WELL SERVICING Ltd., Lloydminster, AB is currently accepting applications for the positions of Slant Service Rig Drillers and Derrick-hands in the Lloydminster, SK.AB region. Group benefits available from day 1. Above industry average wages w i t h a d va n c e m e n t t h r o u g h t r a i n i n g achieved. Scheduled days off working with new “state of the art” equipment. Please fax or email resumes to 780-871-6908 or dpolinsk@telus.net Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

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Duties inc lud ing b utnotlim ited to: • Rep a ir, m a in ta in , in s ta ll a n d ca lib ra te L PG, NH3, a n d L iq u id F ertilizer M eterin g S ys tem s . Qua lific a tions : • K n o w led ge o fin s ta lla tio n , rep a ir, tes tin g, a n d p ro vin g o fm eterin g d evices • K n o w led ge o fregu la tio n s go vern in g the u s e o fen d u s er d evices a s tro n g a s s et. • Ab le to tra vel thro u gh-o u tCa n a d a • Go o d co m m u n ica to r, o rga n ized a n d p u n ctu a l • W o rk in d ep en d en tly a n d b e a s elf-s ta rter • S tro n g p ro b lem s o lvin g a b ility • F a m ilia rity w ith NH3 p lu m b in g s ys tem s a s tro n g a s s et • Va lid Driver’s L icen s e Plea s e N o te: W hen a pplyin g, plea s e referen ce Po s tin g n u m b er a n d po s itio n . *On ly qu a lified a pplica n ts w ill b e co n ta cted * Interested a p p lic a nts m a y sub m itresum e to:

kka rm a rk@ d yte rra .co m - D yTe rra C o rpo ra tio n 847 60th S t. Ea s t S a s ka to o n , S K S 7 K 5 Z7 Fa x: 306-244-445 4

Vacuum & Water Truck Operators Needed Bulldog Vacuum Service Ltd. is an Oilfield company based in Mannville, Alberta since 1996. We are currently looking for experienced Vacuum & Water Truck operators for this up and coming season. Requirements are a minimum Class 3 license with air and a good drivers abstract also oil field tickets necessary. Successful candidates will have lodging supplied and a choice of work in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. We strive for excellence and for that reason, our employees are an important part of our business and we offer top wages and an excellent benefit package. Interested parties please forward a copy of your resume, drivers abstract & oil field tickets to: Email: info@bulldogenergyservices.com Fax: 780-763-6472 Phone: 780-763-6473

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, CLASS 1 drivers, laborers and mechanics required for construction. Above average wages and benefits. Fax resume to 403-664-3356. East Central Alberta.

Agronom ist - Kroeker Farm s Lim ited is a w ell-established producer of potatoes and other vegetable crops based in W inkler, M anitoba. W e are currently accepting applications for the position of agronom ist. W e are looking for a self-m otivated, organized, energetic team player w ho is w illing to learn and contribute to a positive w orking environm ent. A s part of the agronom y team , duties m ay include fertility and nutrientplanning, w orking w ith m apping softw are, involvem ent in the crop protection program , crop scouting, on farm research, com m unicating w ith various dealers and farm m anagers, data m anagem ent, and other agronom ic aspects of crop production. The ideal candidate should be know ledgeable in the areas ofpotato and other vegetable production, soil science, G IS and have an interest in organic production techniques. The successfulcandidate w illbe based in the W inkler, M anitoba. W e offer a com petitive salary and a com prehensive benefits package. Interested in a challenging and rew arding career w ith a progressive com pany? Forw ard resum e to: Kroeker Farm s Lim ited,w w w .kroekers.com ,Ed Klassen, Hum an Resources M anager,PO Box 1450,W inkler M B R6W 4B4 Phone: (204) 325-4333 Fax: (204) 325-8630 Em ail: edw in@ kroekers.com We thank allapplicantsfor their interest. O nly those candidatesto be interviewed willbe contacte d.

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ROSS AG a JD Dealership is currently looking for an agricultural, lawn and garden Equipment Salesman. Applicants must possess strong computer skills, be energetic, self-motivated and have a clean driving record. Excellent benefit package. Please email resume: roger@rossag.com Fax 780-837-2085 Attention Roger, or mail PO Box 57, Falher, AB. T0H 1M0.

SALES/ SERVICE LEADER. ACE is a leading vegetation management service provider with projects throughout western Canada. The position requires working w/petroleum industry clients. Individuals will have strong interpersonal skills, a sense of humor and be able to communicate effectively. A background in the use of MS Office and vegetation management is an asset. Strong service and sales background is essential. This position will cover Central AB. 2001- 8th Street, Nisku, AB T9E 7Z1. Fax resumes to 1-877-955-9426 or email to acemail@acevegetation.com

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LOOKING FOR A challenge? Horse Country and Hearts of the Country are two unique Manitoba magazines that share similar demographics but are unique in their editorial mandates. Publishers are looking for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in print advertising sales; an accurate knowledge of a rural Canadian audience or come from a rural or farming background; database experience, high-speed internet, and a strong desire to match clients and campaigns. Candidates must have good communication skills, be independent, creative, honest, dependable and excited about the potential in both magazines. Commission with advancement opportunities. Forward resumes to contact@horsecountry.ca Winnipeg area MB 204-372-6121.

L a Pra irie W orks is a m em b er of the L a Pra irie Group of C om pa nies . W e ow n a nd opera te a fra c - s a nd /liquid s s tora ge a nd d is trib ution fa c ility in Da w s on C reek, BC . Opera tions a re und erw a y a nd w e a re s eeking outs trong c a nd id a tes for the follow ing full- tim e pos itions .

Pe a ce Rive r Re gion : Pro d u cts Term in a l S u pervis o r - Previo u s s u p ervis o ry exp erien ce req u ired . Ra il / s to ra ge/ d i stri bu tio n b a ckgro u n d p referred .

Term in a l Pla n t Opera to r - Previo u s exp erien ce w ith b u lk m a teria l ha n d lin g, s ilo s to ra ge, ra il a n d tru ck d is trib u tio n p referred . W o rkin g a t heights m a y b e req u ired fro m tmi e to tmi e.

BODYMAN/ PAINTER REQUIRED for truck repair and fabrication shop located in the foothills of central AB. 5 days/week. Steady year round work. Close to hunting, fishing and the mountains. Family owned business where you are not a number. Completive wages depending upon experience. Call 403-638-3934, fax resume to 403-638-3734, Sundre, AB.

Cla s s 1 Drivers - S ilica s a n d / fra c-liq u id s ha u lin g in to the M o n tn ey a n d Ho rn Riv er Ba s in (M u s tp o s s es s a va lid Cl as s 1 w Air a n d a clea n d rivers a b s tra ct).

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fa cility w o u ld b e a n a s s et. A va lid cla s s 5 d river’s licen s e is req u ired . W o rkin g a t heights m a y b e req u i red fro m tmi e to tim e.

Dis pa tcher(s ) - Previo u s Dis p a tch exp erien ce a n d kn o w led ge o fco m p u ter-b a s ed d i sp a tch s o ftw a re a re a s s ets .

La Pra irie W o rks o ffe rs c o m pe titive a n d c o m pre he n s ive w a ge a n d b e n e fits pa c ka ge s . C u rre n tC S TS a n d S ta n d a rd Firs tAid C e rtific a tio n s a re c o n s id e re d a n a s s e t. PL EAS E DIRECT YOUR RES UM E TO: M a n a ger: H.R./S a fety & L o s s Co n tro l L a Pra irie Gro u p o f Co m pa n ies Fa x: 403-76 7-9 9 32 • Em a il: ca reers @ la pra iriegro u p.co m W eb s ite: http://w w w .la pra iriegro u p.co m /

Highw a y M a intena nce P os itions Loca tion : Northern A B a n d BC W e a re s eek in g en thu s ia s tic, en erg etic, s k illed p ers on n el to com p lim en t a n d exp a n d ou r H ig hw a y M a in ten a n ce Tea m . If you en joy op era tin g in a tea m en viron m en t, w hile w ork in g on a va riety of cha llen g in g , ha n d s -on p rojects , you m a y be the p ers on (s ) w e a re look in g for. • • • •

Hig hw a y M a in ten a n ce S u p ervis or(s ) (S a la ry Pos ition s ) Hig hw a y M a in ten a n ce W ork ers M otorG ra d erO p era tors Eq u ip m en tO p era tors / S n ow Plow Drivers (W ork in g ou tofthe S tea m boa tw ork ca m p , tra ilerp rovid ed )

M oose Jaw,SK Is looking for3 Perm anent Fu ll T im e T R U C K & T R A IL E R M E C H A N IC S D escription : • T ruck & T railerrepairs and m aintenance.C anada’s only full line W ilson dealer. • Som e tools required / C lass 1A an asset,but not a m ust. • Benefit Package after3 m onths. • A bility to work well with oth ers. • W ork with m inim um supervision. Education : • T ruck,T railerC ertification an asset, willing to train. Salary based on experien ce. Fax,E-m ail,M ailordrop offresum e to: A nd rew N agel G O L D E N W E ST T R A IL E R 1802 Stadacona Street W est M oose Jaw,SK S6H 6S4 Fax:306-694-0607 E -m ail:and rew@ gold enwt.com

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GOSHAWK FARMS of Eaglesham, AB. is currently seeking Class 1 Drivers. Minimum 3 yrs. Super B experience. Applicants must be clean, personable and have good aptitude for work. Local and Edmonton area fertilizer and grain hauling. Occasional deck work and machinery hauling. Fax resume and abstract to 780-359-2083.

ISO LATIO N Equ ipm entServ ices Inc. a n expa nding O il Serv ice Com pa ny is seeking qu a lity Hea v y Du ty M echa nic. 3rd or4 th yea ra pprentices w ith prev iou s exp. w ith Pickers a nd Hydra u lics orsim ila rindu stry.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY: Class 3A and 1A drivers, to haul water on drilling rigs. Must have all safety tickets and clean abstract. Experience preferred. Competitive wages. Fax resumes between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, 306-826-5623, Marsden, SK.

Heavy Duty M echanic

Experience preferred. Class 3 driver’s License applicants preferred. A current driver’s abstract req’d. Valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets Preferred.

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•Exc. H ou rly W a ges •N orthern A llow a nce Progra m •Excellent Benefit Pla n a nd Tra vel Expenses. •Retirem ent Pla n •L u cra tive Yea r End Profit S ha ring •C hristm a s bonu s Fa x or em a il you r res u m e a nd driv er’s a bs tra ctto: Fa x: (780)513-6018 Em a il: g.a lla rd@ isola tionequ ipm ent.com or drop by 12925-97 B S t. G ra nde Pra irie A B. T8V 6K1

DRIVER NEEDED FOR Canada/US run from Saskatoon area to Fargo, ND with 2007 W900L and tandem grain trailer, excellent equipment. Phone Byron 701-648-9733 or Stewart 701-339-8072, office 306-466-4466, Leask, SK. MID NORTH TRANSPORT is currently accepting applications for operators to drive to and from the USA; Also drivers to pull Super B’s, SK and AB. Please fax resume 306-975-0559 or call 306-931-2678, Saskatoon, SK.

CLASS 1A DRIVERS to haul oil from Peace River AB to Lloydminster and in the Peace River area. $430/day, 7 days on, 7 off. Call Ross 780-872-1849 or email rgknight@sasktel.net

1A DRIVER WANTED TO haul oil and produced water in Flaxcombe, SK. area. Can P&K FARM TRUCKING has openings for provide housing. Call Pat 306-460-6024, experienced 1A Super B grain haulers to fax 306-856-2077. haul in SK. MB, and AB. Competitve wages and benefits. For more info. call Keith GROWING SOUTHERN AB trucking company urgently requires CLASS 1 DRIVERS. 306-537-8457, Odessa, SK. We require 2 yrs. experience in deck work, P&K FARM TRUCKING looking for leased clean drivers abstract and drug testing. operators to haul grain and fertilizer in SK. Applicants should be prepared for extendMB, and AB. Must have truck and Super B ed periods away from home, and be able trailers. For more info. call Dallas to enter into the US. We offer competitive wages (approx. $56,000 yearly paid on 306-531-4641, Odessa, SK. mileage rate), medical/ dental benefits, REIMER TRUCKING is looking for experi- late model trucks and equipment and a enced Class 1 truck drivers. Please call: safe, close knit team environment to work 4 0 3 - 5 4 6 - 4 1 9 0 - o r f a x r e s u m e t o : in. Please fax resume to 403-945-3613 or email Stew at stew@marlowesmithtruck403-546-2592, Linden, AB. ing.com Lethbridge, AB. TRAIL-X EXPRESS immediately requires 1 ton diesel trucks and load & tows to haul RV’s, full-time employment with top rates. Must be able to enter the US. Email steve@trailx.ca Toll free 1-866-585-6770, Is currently seeking drivers visit www.trailx.ca

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PASKAL CATTLE COMPANY is now hiring Class 1 Drivers for livestock hauling. Competitive wages. Canada/ US loads. Fuel/ safety bonus. Must have US clearance. Call Jim at 403-732-5641 or fax resume to 403-732-4856, Picture Butte, AB. L O G G I N G T RU C K D R I VE R p o s i t i o n s Email: bgm5@telus.net available in Invermere BC, located in the Columbia Valley East Kootenays. Class 1 licence required, must be mechanically inclined, experience an asset. Please submit resume with current drivers abstract to dcgl@telus.net or fax 250-342-4466. OWNER/OPERATOR WANTED: Small company. Full time, year round. Western Canada/Northwest USA. Fax resume to: 306-769-8809, call 306-862-8625 for info.

LEASE OPERATORS: SK/AB Co. looking to expand grain and fertilizer operations for December contracts. Lease operators w/wo trailers needed. Serious inquiries only. Operators based out of AB, SK, or MB. Contact 306-893-4325, Maidstone, SK. Email: triplecholdings@hotmail.com

for full time and part time positions. Must have 1A or 3A driver’s license and a good drivers abstract. Excellentw ages and a full benefit package. To apply, call Matt3 06-441-5962 faxr esume 780-875-2586 or email to:

matt@cllholdings.ca

ROADEX SERVICES LTD. requires immediately: Owner operator 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and owner operator semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. To haul throughout North America. Paid twice/month, direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Must be able to cross border w/valid passport and have clean abstract. 1-800-867-6233. www.roadexservices.com CLASS 1A TRUCK DRIVER with tank truck experience needed for SE Sask., hauling crude oil. Based out of Regina, SK. Clean abstract and resume required. Will train above average individuals. 5 days on, 5 off. Long term positions. Fax resume and abstract to: 306-245-3222, Weyburn, SK.

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PEDIGREED SEED | CROP QUALITY

Pedigreed seed producers predict good year Crop Production Week | Producers should ask if germination levels have been tested for seed grown in 2010 BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

After a disastrous year in 2010, Saskatchewan’s pedigreed seed growers harvested a high quality seed crop in 2011 with good germination rates and no significant disease problems. As a result, commercial grain growers in most parts of the province should have no problem finding sufficient supplies of top-quality certified seed this year, said Les Trowell, president of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association. Some seed growers, particularly those in the province’s eastern and southeastern regions, were heavily affected last year by a wet spring and recurring rainfall throughout May and June, Trowell added. Certified seed acreage was down significantly in those areas and supplies for some varieties may be limited. “Every year there are a few spots where seed quality isn’t that great,

but this past year, I think there was some excellent seed taken off around the province,” he said. “Quantity concerns are probably more (common) in the east and southeastern edge where there was no crop put in.” Reduced acreage in some parts of the province last spring could mean that significant quantities of 2010 seed were carried forward. Disease levels in the 2010 seed crop were generally higher and germination rates were lower. Seed growers that are still selling 2010 seed are encouraged to retest seed supplies to ensure adequate quality and germination. Commercial grain growers who buy 2010 seed for 2012 planting should ask if germination levels have been retested. Similarly, 2010 seed that was bought last year and stored on the farm for an extra year should also be retested.

Seed that is stored for an extra season is prone to deterioration, especially if storage conditions are less than ideal. “It’s not (certain) how much of that crop was saved over … so for those that did carry their seed over, please get it retested to make sure that you have what you think you have,” Trowell said. Bruce Carriere, owner of Discovery Seed Labs in Saskatoon, told last week’s SSGA annual meeting that pedigreed seed samples from the 2011 harvest are significantly better than they were a year ago. Germination rates on the large majority of 2011 samples were at or above historical averages. Disease pathogens were also down significantly. “The difference between last year and this year can only be described as the difference between an orange and a banana,” Carriere said. “Last year we had nothing but

troubles (with seed quality). This year it’s pretty good.” He said germination rates are very good for most seed crops harvested last fall. Wheat, barley and lentil samples were particularly outstanding, with few exceptions. About 85 percent of wheat samples tested had germination rates of 95 percent or higher. Germination in barley was almost as high as it’s ever been and lentil samples were beautiful, he added. “There was a beautiful crop of lentils out there this year and I can guarantee you it’s been a few years since I’ve said that,” Carriere said. “Just some gorgeous looking stuff out there.” Flax also looks good and the genetically modified flax variety Triffid did not show up in any pedigreed flax samples. About three percent of commercial flax samples are still showing traces

of the banned variety. Although disease was not a major concern in 2011, Carriere said fusarium graminearum is becoming more prevalent. “ I f y o u l o o k at a l l o f t h e g ra minearum numbers from 2010-11 and compare them to 2011-12, almost without exception … there is an increase,” he said. “It’s getting more and more prevalent and there’s getting to be more and more samples that are showing positives right across the board.” Carriere said fusarium didn’t exist in western Saskatchewan as recently as four years ago. Now, the disease is showing up in every crop district. Winds are carrying the spores further west each year. “Graminearum numbers are coming up,” he said. “You’re going to have to learn to live with it and it sucks to be in Alberta because they’re going to be the next recipients of it.”

CROP RESEARCH | FUNDING

Saskatchewan, federal governments announce record spending for crop research Crop Production Week | Sask. Ag minister expects private companies and industry groups will step up with $14 million BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A record amount of government money will be spent on crop research in Saskatchewan in 2012. The provincial and federal governments are spending $8.3 million to fund 34 research projects in the province. “This record funding will support projects that will ultimately create long-term benefits for producers at the farmgate,” said Saskatchewan agriculture minister Bob Bjornerud. Oilseeds projects will receive $4.13 million followed by cereals at $2.33 million and pulses at $1.25 million. Fruit and vegetables and other small crops get the remainder. The funding will be doled out to seven research agencies and companies. The University of Saskatchewan receives the lion’s share at $5.67 million.

Saskatchewan ag minister Bob Bjornerud announced the government will spend $8.3 million to fund 34 crop research projects in 2012. | SEAN PRATT PHOTO Bjornerud, who made the announcement at the canola portion of Crop Production Week in

Saskatoon, said the money will pay for a variety of research initiatives: • improving yields and diseaseresistance in wheat, barley and flax • increasing lentil yields and marketability through fertilization and genetic analysis • studying infrared technology to screen out fusarium-infected wheat and barley seeds • nutritional and quality analysis of peas, oats and saskatoon berries • increasing profitability for wheat and lentil producers through genetic developments • reducing yield losses in pulse crops due to drought • increasing flax seed size to improve yields • identifying clubroot resistant genes in canola • identifying factors that cause blackleg disease in canola Saskatchewan Canola Develop-

ment Commission (SaskCanola) c h a i r B re t t Ha l s t e a d t h a n k e d Bjornerud and Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar MP Kelly Block for the record funding. “We think it’s great. It allows us to spread our dollars further because we can use some of these government funds for our research,” he said. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association and the Western Barley Growers Association also praised the announcement in a news release. Bjornerud expects the $8.3 million in government funding to leverage another $14 million from private companies and industry groups such as SaskCanola. He said the cereals portion of the funding could rise to reflect what he believes will be an increased prominence of wheat, barley and durum on

Saskatchewan farms. “We may see a lot more wheat being grown in the province because I know producers out there that backed away over the last number of years from wheat because it was through the wheat board,” he told reporters. Bjornerud said he noticed a sense of optimism about farming at Crop Production Week. “Everybody has got the feeling that maybe agriculture is starting to come out of where we’ve been over the last number of years.” He doesn’t think farming receives the attention it deserves in the province with all the excitement surrounding Saskatchewan’s oil and gas and mining sectors. Farming still accounts for 20 to 25 percent of the province’s economy. “I think sometimes we forget that in the big mix.”

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Kris Hodgson, wind energy community liaison at Lethbridge College, shows wind turbine equipment used to train students in maintenance of wind energy components. | BARB GLEN PHOTO

WIND ENERGY | SPINOFFS

Wind energy pushing economic growth Wind projects expand | Manufacturers and maintenance workers in demand BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Turbines are churning the winds of change in Canada. The country is expected to generate 14,000 megawatts of electricity from wind by 2015 as it shifts from other energy sources. Slightly more than two percent of Canada’s electrical needs are now supplied by wind. Robert Hornung, president of the Canadian Wind Energy Association, said the country had slightly more than 300 mW of wind power generation in 2003, which grew to 5,000 mW by the end of 2011. Contracts for another 5,000 mW have been signed, he added, and most provincial governments have adopted targets that, if all come to fruition, will generate 12,000 to 14,000 mW by 2015. “It’s driven by the need to invest in new generation within our electricity system as demand grows and as older generating stations start to come off line,” said Hornung. Southern Alberta turbines generate about 850 mW, helping place Canada ninth in the world in terms of installed wind power capacity. The region has one of the best wind profiles worldwide in terms of frequency and strength. Wind farm projects in various stages of planning and approval stand to double Alberta’s wind power capacity and are the reason for numerous electrical transmission lines proposed across the south. Several are

controversial because they will affect farms and native grasslands. “The (Alberta Electric System Operator) has actually been a strong proponent of building a transmission loop in southern Alberta that would allow 3,000 mW of wind to connect on the system,” said Hornung. Though rates vary by location and company, payments of $15,000 per turbine per year can be paid to landowners. Some companies play flat fees and others offer a percentage of income from electricity generated. “There are certainly many, many farmers who appreciate the opportunity to have an additional alternative source of revenue on their land,” Hornung said. The burgeoning industry is the wind beneath the wings of a supply chain designed to service it. Though there are no Canadian turbine manufacturing companies, there are operations that build towers, others that build blades and some that build nacelles and components. “This has all happened essentially in the last four or five years,” said Hornung. Manufacturing and turbine maintenance creates jobs, and thus the need for trained employees. In the past, companies that erected turbines also looked after operation and maintenance. But now, as turbine numbers grow, companies are hiring firms specifically created to do those tasks. Construction jobs are also created as wind farms are built.

Hornung said an Ontario study estimated an additional 5,500 mW of wind power would generate $16 billion in investment, create 80,000 person years of employment and add more than $1 billion to municipalities’ and landowners’ coffers over a 20 year project lifespan. Canada doesn’t have wind projects that are more than 20 years old, but old turbines in other countries are often replaced with more modern ones, increasing capacity. Kris Hodgson, wind energy liaison at Lethbridge College, said each three mW turbine costs $6.6 million, including materials, access roads, transport of parts, foundation and geotechnical services. They pay for themselves in about six years. Turbines are criticized for killing bats and birds, but Hodgson said studies show fatalities can be reduced by up to 60 percent if turbines are shut down during the migratory season and at dusk and dawn. Research continues, with the goal of further reducing bird and bat deaths. Hornung also acknowledged criticisms about turbines. “No form of electricity generation has no environmental impact. I think we can say quite confidently that when you compare wind to other sources of electricity generation, it’s clear that its environmental impacts are at the lower end. That’s not to say that people should not be cognizant of those impacts and be working to minimize those impacts going forward.”

DID YOU KNOW … Facts about an average 1.8 megawatt wind turbine:

The swept area of the blades is 5,024 sq. metres, the size of three NHL hockey rinks, or about 1.25 acres

Total weight of the entire turbine is 230,000 kg, about the same as two fully fuelled 3,200 h.p. diesel electric locomotives

Each blade is 39 metres long, the same length as a Boeing 737

The 65 metre tower is made of rolled steel and comes in three pieces. The entire tower weighs 132,000 kg and contains enough steel to manufacture 206 average cars

The turbine’s foundation is nine to 10 metres deep and four metres across. 102 tension bolts run the full depth of the foundation Source: International Wind Energy Academy | MICHELLE HOULDEN GRAPHIC

The nacelle is the size of a small motor home and weighs 63,000 kilograms

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LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE | TRAINING COURSE

Students eager to get career off the ground Wind turbine maintenance course | ‘You kind of get that ‘sitting on a boat’ feeling’ BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Students in the Wind Technician Turbine Training course at Lethbridge College measure their feelings about working at heights and also undergo safety training on this platform at the college campus. It is lower than most wind turbines but is of a sufficient height for training needs. | BARB GLEN PHOTOS

Wind turbines on farmland can be a lucrative “crop.” Payments of $15,000 per year per turbine are paid to landowners, depending on the company and the region. Southern Alberta is home to 600 individual wind turbines with another 40 multi-turbine projects in various stages of development. One of those, the Wild Steer Butte Wind Farm proposed by Shell near Bow Island, Alta., would almost double the current wind generation capacity of 850 megawatts. As wind power generation grows, so will the need for turbine maintenance. That’s where Lethbridge College’s Wind Technician Turbine Training course enters the picture. “It has been extremely successful,” wind energy community liaison Kris Hodgson said about the sevenmonth course that has been running since 2005. “There’s been waiting lists at times for people to get on the course, because really, you can provide operation maintenance to the ones here in southern Alberta, but you can also work anywhere in the world.” The program graduates 45 students per year, 15 students at a time. One of those was Patrick Casey, a former Lumsden, Sask., resident who now lives in Kelowna, B.C. He had applied with several wind power generation companies by the end of December and was confident of getting a job. Employment prospects and the renewable energy aspects were attractions for the former mine and oil patch worker. “I’ve always kind of been a hippie at heart,” he said. “I had an idea that wind turbines were going to be a big thing and I just decided to get away from the coal and the gas and go for wind generation. I think it’s going to be pretty big in the future.” Jeff Chamberland, another recent graduate, worked with a wind energy

company while taking the course. As a journeyman electrician, he has other skills useful to turbine maintenance. “The course is really good, very thorough. It was as long as it needed to be and they definitely touched on enough subjects. They really set you up to be well rounded to begin your trade.” The bulk of wind turbine maintenance work occurs 80 metres in the air. It’s not a good career choice for anyone nervous about heights. “Right away when they come into the program, we take them up,” said Hodgson. “We have that 25 metre training tower. We take them up there to see if their legs are wobbly or not.” The wobblers are diverted to electrical, mechanical and hydraulics courses, while the others enter a program that includes extensive safety training for working at heights, instruction on the intricacies of turbine operation, oil changes, repairs after lightning strikes and basic cleaning. Chamberland said turbines sway in the wind but he didn’t get weak in the knees. “My very first time standing on top of a turbine was great. I felt very comfortable,” he said. “Sometimes it rocks back and forth. You kind of get that ‘sitting on a boat’ feeling.” For Casey, height is part of the appeal. “I’m young and that’s what I’m hoping to do, is climb towers and work at heights and stuff. It kind of makes me feel good.” Of course, there’s only one way to the top of a wind turbine: stairs. Just getting to work can be a workout, but fortunately there are landings every so often so climbers can rest. For those interested in smaller wind projects, the college is offering a course in solar and small wind installation. A second new course in wind park construction is also available.

INSIDE A WIND TURBINE Windmills were used for generations to grind grain, but modern wind turbines are used to generate electricity. The World Energy Council estimated global capacity at 150,000 megawatts in 2010, up from 59,322 mW in 2006. Primary components of Canadian wind turbines: 1

Blade

Rotor hub

Pitch cylinder

Main shaft

Gear box*

Generator

Transformer *note that some turbines use direct drive systems and have no gear box

Source: Vesta Wind Systems | MICHELLE HOULDEN GRAPHIC

Patrick Casey works on a wind turbine mechanism at Lethbridge College. He is nearing the end of the Wind Technician Turbine Training course and said he thinks it’s a good career move because interest is growing in wind power generation.

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Mustard can provide a good return on investment. | FILE PHOTO would generate adequate acreage to meet needs. The range of expected prices is 35 to 37 cents with an outside chance for a rally to 40 cents. Brown will likely be about 30 cents per lb. with a range of 29 to 32 cents. Stocks of brown mustard are a little tighter than for other mustard types. Oriental stocks on the farm are the most burdensome, which is holding back the price to the point where it will not generate needed acreage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At 28 cents, I think this crop goes in the ground, but any less it is going to have a tough time because the guys who seed it do have quite a bit

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Wheat containing midge resistance proving popular Crop Production Week | Midge tolerant wheat blends accounted for 10 percent of wheat acres BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Uptake of midge tolerant wheat blends continues to grow among prairie wheat producers. According to the Canadian Wheat Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 variety survey, midge tolerant blends accounted for nearly 10 percent of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total wheat acreage in 2011. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an impressive number, considering the first blends didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit the commercial seed market until 2010. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In two years, to be able to take 10 percent of the total wheat acreage, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty amazing statistic,â&#x20AC;? said Todd Hyra, SeCanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business manager for Western Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The performance continues to be there, the new products are doing what we were expecting them to do and growers seem to appreciate the technology.â&#x20AC;? This year will be the third year of commercial production for midge tolerant wheat. Four varietal blends were available to commercial growers last year. Three more will be available this spring, bringing the total to seven. Of those, five are red spring varieties. Midge tolerant wheat blends contain a combination of midge tolerant seeds and midge susceptible, or refuge seeds. Depending on the product, about 85 to 95 percent of the seeds in a blend are midge tolerant. The other five to 15 percent are midge susceptible. The system, known as an interspersed refuge, is designed to protect against the development of mutant insects. Growers who use the varietal blends are surveyed annually to monitor the performance of the products. In 2010, 86 percent of farmers who planted midge tolerant wheat said the varieties met or exceeded their expectations. Canadian Wheat Board agronomist Mike Grenier said results from the CWBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest variety survey suggest that producers see value in planting midge tolerant wheat products. The survey listed midge-tolerant Unity VB as the third most popular hard red spring variety grown in Western Canada. It accounted for 6.6 percent of overall prairie acreage and 13.7 of CWRS acreage in Saskatchewan. In pre-registration testing, midge tolerant varieties showed a yield advantage of roughly five percent over comparable midge susceptible varieties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I expect that they (midge tolerant blends) are going to continue on a pretty steep adoption trend,â&#x20AC;? Grenier said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we would like to hear a bit more producer feedback as to how these varieties are performing out on the landscape.â&#x20AC;? Les Trowell, president of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association, said demand for midge tolerant wheat among commercial growers has been strong. In some areas of the province there are concerns about erosion of the refuge component. On some pedigreed seed farms, the proportion of refuge seeds dropped significantly from one season to the next. Seed growers who plan to sell certified midge tolerant seed must test their seed stocks to ensure that the refuge variety falls within an acceptable range. But in some cases, lab tests have produced results with significant variations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been some variability in results and it has caused some (seed) growers grief,â&#x20AC;? said Trowell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They get the test â&#x20AC;Ś (results) back and the refuge falls outside of the range of tolerance that they were expecting. That may or may not affect what they were hoping to market.â&#x20AC;? Many factors can affect the refuge component in blended wheat seed. Those factors include seed size, midge pressure, sampling procedures, climate and agronomic conditions. Factors in the lab can also affect test results. Phillip Stephan, business manager for the Saskatchewan Research Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Genserv Laboratories, told seed growers that systems are being improved and factors that have the potential to skew test results are being identified and addressed. A stewardship team is also conducting research to determine how long refuge varieties remain in varietal blends that are harvested and replanted. Researchers are fairly certain that the proportion of refuge seeds diminishes each time a subsequent generation of seed is harvested and replanted. The research, now in its fourth year, will help measure that reduction to develop new policies. Trowell said loss of the refuge component in certified seed blends is not a widespread problem in Saskatchewan but it can have a significant financial impact on individual seed growers. If the refuge drops below acceptable limits, the seed growersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only option is to sell the seed as commercial grain or reblend the product. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seed growers can buy refuge variety and reblend but before they do that they should always retest,â&#x20AC;? Trowccess=subscr iber ellasaid.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE | CANOLA MEAL

GRAIN MARKETING | OUTLOOK CONFERENCE GOES AHEAD

Sales rebound from salmonella setback

Analyst takes over GrainWorld co-ordination Gearing up | Outlook sessions draw hundreds eager for markets information BY ED WHITE

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BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Canola meal sales to the United States recovered from the salmonella setback of 2009, says an industry official. Canadian crushers were shipping an average of just under 160,000 tonnes of meal a month into that market in 2008. Exports fell as low as 60,000 tonnes a month in early 2010 during the height of a crisis sparked by the detection of salmonella in Canadian canola meal shipments. That two-year market disruption appears to be behind the industry as all of Canada’s crushers are back exporting product to the U.S. market in compliance with a salmonella policy guideline, Les Nernberg, canola meal manager with the Canola Council of Canada, told growers attending Crop Production Week. The latest expor t data shows monthly sales have jumped above 240,000 tonnes, which is well above the pre-salmonella average due to the fact there is a lot more canola being crushed in Canada these days. The U.S. is by far Canada’s most important meal market, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of annual exports. The California dairy industry consumes about half of that. The council surveyed 356 U.S. dairy nutritionists last summer to find out what they thought about the feed ingredient. “There was a good, strong awareness of canola meal. Many were actually using canola meal within their feeding programs,” said Nernberg. The nutritionists said it has a more consistent nutrient profile than distillers grain, excellent protein quality and a good amino acid profile. Weaknesses included poor availability in some places, inconsistent physical appearance, lower protein content than soy, high cost for the nutrients delivered, poor digestibility and lower energy content than soybean meal and distiller’s grains. Corn ethanol plants are churning out such a huge volume of distiller’s grains that it will soon overtake soybean meal as the second biggest feed ingredient in the U.S.

There was good strong awareness of canola meal. LES NERNBERG CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA

“That is a big threat in the use of canola meal,” said Nernberg. To help combat that threat the council has hired a public relations firm to correct misconceptions about canola meal and to increase its value as a dairy feed ingredient. The U.S. produces 160 million tonnes of animal feed annually, making it the world’s largest feed market, but it will soon be eclipsed by China. That is why the council was also promoting canola meal in China last year, conducting feeding trials in conjunction with the country’s five largest dairy firms. Those companies account for 75 percent of the country’s dairy production. The trials, which were completed last spring, helped convince Chinese nutritionists there are no feed intake issues with canola meal. They were skeptical because cows tend to reject bitter-tasting rapeseed meal. One company realized a feed cost savings of $1 million by incorporating the ingredient in feed rations and two companies witnessed a 0.5 to o n e k i l o g ra m p e r c ow p e r d ay increase in milk production. “This information was able to give them confidence that they could indeed use canola meal in their feeding programs,” said Nernberg. In addition to its work in China, the council hosted a delegation of 26 Chinese government officials, academics and dairy industry employees who toured various facilities.

NEW STANDARDS | AUGERS

Guidelines address dangers BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Manufacturers of portable augers have a new set of guidelines from the Canadian Standards Association. The safety standards address specific concerns, including areas around the auger intake and driveline. Statistics show augers are second only to tractors in their involvement in machinery-related injuries on the farm. The new standard was developed by the CSA’s agricultural machinery technical committee. It allows for a

retractable intake guard. “What we’re finding is a lot of the current augers do have a good guarding system, but occasionally that guard interferes with operation. So it’s removed and many times it’s not replaced,” said Jim Wassermann, an engineer with the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute who worked on the committee. The CSA standard for portable augers is available for purchase at shop.csa.ca, although Wasserman said it could be two years before producers see its influence in the market. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

WINNIPEG BUREAU

For decades the Canadian Wheat Board system has determined to a large degree how the western Canadian grain trade operates. But as the CWB sales monopoly appears to be ending, farm groups, grain companies and regulators are installing a new set of gears for a changed marketing machine. In this series, Ed White looks at changes happening throughout Winnipeg’s grain trade, which has long served as the main base of operations for the industry. The Canadian Wheat Board lost its monopoly and dropped GrainWorld, but another marketing firm has picked up the ball and is carrying it forward. Wild Oats, the Winnipeg-based marketing newsletter and advisory service, will be running the conference at the same time and place. “It’s been one of those good things that has been going on a long time, and I want to carry it on,” said Wild Oats publisher John Duvenaud, who

is organizing the conference. “The wheat board did it for a long time and did a good job. But things change.” The conference, which has been Canada’s most significant agricultural markets outlook conference, is scheduled for Feb. 26-28 at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg. More information is available at www.canadagrain.com/grainworld2012. GrainWorld has been drawing hundreds of farmers and representatives of grain companies, marketing firms, railways, banks and commodity organizations for decades since the wheat board took over the conference in the late 1980s and moved it to Winnipeg. Before that, it was an Agriculture Canada event that was held in Ottawa under a different name and timed to follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s outlook conference. GrainWorld is usually a day and a half of market outlook sessions on all major prairie agricultural classes, including livestock. Also included are sessions on over-

JOHN DUVENAUD WILD OATS

all world economic outlooks, the ocean freight market and U.S. and European government agricultural policies. Organizing a big conference is a challenge for a small firm like Wild Oats, but Duvenaud betrayed no anxiety when asked if he was excited or fearful about hosting it. “It’s going to be great, a lot of fun,” he said. The ferment caused by the ending of wheat board’s monopoly might draw additional interest to the conference this year, so Duvenaud doesn’t know how many people to expect. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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Saskatchewan is changing the way it regulates environmental impacts. A draft environmental code, the first of its kind in Canada, is now out for public review. It is based on four main pieces of legislation passed in 2010 but not proclaimed: acts governing environmental management and protection, forestry, greenhouse gases and environmental assessment. The first version of the code contains 19 chapters and others will be added over time. The chair of the development committee, Wayne Clifton, likened it to the national building code developed by the National Research Council. Environment minister Dustin Duncan said the idea is to have a resultsbased approach rather than topdown direction. This allows flexibility for certain requirements to be met without prescribing exactly how that should be done. “Each chapter sets out requirements and objectives along with acceptable practices,” Duncan said. “Proponents have the opportunity to develop their own alternative solutions.” Those alternatives must be a p p rove d by t h e m i n i s t r y a n d achieve an outcome equal to or better than the code. Duncan said this change, the first in 30 years, is necessary to accommodate changing technology. It was difficult under the old practices to adopt new technologies that offered solutions to problems or new ways of dealing with certain practices, he said. Some low-risk practices that used to require permits will no longer need them. For example, hydrostatic testing of pipelines, which requires running water under pressure through lines to test integrity, used to require a permit but now would be allowed under the code. Practices that aren’t regulated by the code, such as the establishment of intensive livestock operations under the Agricultural Operations Act, will continue to be regulated. The current version of the code deals with the management and protection of air, land, water and natural resources, as well as waste management. Duncan said he expects to see more regional landfills developed as a result of changes to waste management. As well, the long-awaited multi-material recycling program for the province is still in the works. Officials are gathering information for municipalities on how much waste could be diverted from landfills into recycling programs. The practice of allowing liquid domestic waste to be spread on land will not be allowed five years after the code comes into force, although Duncan said it won’t be banned outright. The review document suggests 20 new small lagoons costing $14 to $20 million will be required to contain the liquid that used to be spread.

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Canada in spotlight at U.S. cattle show Championships, high sellers | Several Canadian producers took top spot in Denver BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

DENVER, Colo. — Canada Day came early for Red Angus breeders at this year’s National Western Stock Show in Denver. Canadians won the grand champion bull, reserve bull and grand champion female banners as well as numerous division and class winners Jan. 9. Clinton Morasch has been coming to the Denver stock show for the last three years, winning division champions and a reserve bull. This year, working with his 13-year-old daughter Laurie, the Bassano, Alta., producer won grand champion with a bull calf named Red Lazy MC Eye Spy 64Y. The reserve bull came from Six Mile Angus of Fir Mountain, Sask., where Callie Gibson stood at the halter of Six Mile Smokin Gun 133Y. Working with Christy Collins of Oklahoma and Safari Cattle Co. of Texas, Six Mile also exhibited the champion female named Six Mile Countess 105Y. With her Texas partners, Collins bought the heifer at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last November for $14,000. Six Mile Angus, owned by Clayton and Corrine Gibson, was also named premier breeder and exhibitor of the show, while Laurie Morasch was named junior herdsman at the youth portion of the show. The Morasch family expected to do well, but had no inkling this would be their big year. “We expected to do well with both calves, but we didn’t expect to win the overall show. It was quite an honour and pretty exciting to do it,” Clinton said. The grand champion bull will go into the ranch breeding program this spring to work with heifers. The family breeds about 250 cows. If their champion continues to develop well, the family will enter it in the fall shows. It was previously shown at Farmfair in Edmonton, where it was junior calf champion. It was also third in class at Agribition. “It is nice to think judges and other cattle people like your genetics,” he said. In his opinion, the bull was selected on the basis of phenotype and expected progeny differences statistics. The bull has low birth weight values, which means he has the potential to sire calves that are born easily and also exhibits good carcass traits. “It is tough to find both, so he fills access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

both aspects with maternal genetics and good carcass values,” Clinton said. They also had reserve intermediate champion bull in Denver with an animal that had been undefeated in Canada. They own the champion exclusively, while the other bull is owned with partners in Idaho. The family sells large amounts of semen and embryos to the United States, where Canadian red genetics are well accepted. Their next event is their 16th annual bull sale, and a win like this is good promotion when selling to purebred and commercial ranch customers. Corinne Gibson from the Six Mile operation had to stay home and mind the ranch, so she watched the family successes over the internet. The family has had numerous prestigious awards, including supreme bull at Agribition in 2007 and the World Angus Forum grand champion red female. “This is an honour for us to go to the American national show and have our cattle accepted as well as they were. It was a privilege,” she said. This is the third year in a row that Six Mile travelled to Denver. It has won division championships but no major victories. “We felt the judge paid attention to conformation and structure, the real important traits in cattle,” Corrine said. “The best part of it is our kids are so involved.”

ABOVE: Laurie Morasch of Bassano, Alta., shows a Red Angus heifer from her family’s show string at the National Western Livestock Show. She was named junior herdsman and her family’s ranch, Lazy MC Red Angus, was awarded the grand champion bull banner with a 2011 bull calf at the national Red Angus show. LEFT: Clayton Gibson of Six Mile Angus shows off his grand champion female. The family from Fir Mountain, Sask., also won reserve grand champion bull as well as premier breeder and exhibitor. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTOS

Their daughter, Callie, is in university but plans to continue ranching and 10-year-old Coy actively shows cattle while Cade works on the ranch behind the scenes. “Our son wasn’t able to be there but when our calf won, I have never seen him jump higher,” she said. They bought the mother of the winning female from Roger Hardy of Soo Line Cattle Co. in Midale, Sask. The cow was pregnant and this calf

was the result. Coy owns their reserve champion bull, which he showed with its mother throughout the summer. The cow was recently named Canadian Red Angus show female of the year. The bull will be offered for sale at the ranch’s April 14 sale. Canadian cattle were also the high sellers during the red Angus sale at the stock show. An interest in the bull Get Along

Wander, consigned by Brylor Ranch of Pincher Creek, Alta., sold to Diamond K Angus of Maple Creek, Sask. for $16,000. A second Brylor entry, offering a pick of heifer calves by the bull Mulberry, sold for $12,500 to Griffin Red Angus of New Hampton, Iowa. Fi v e b u l l s o n o f f e r av e ra g e d $12,050, 22 open females averaged $5,293 and one bred female fetched $11,250.

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Cattle producers hold show and tell between the tracks Exhibitors talk beef | Show gives Canadian producers chance to educate, advertise BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

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and ranches. But at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, the place to hang out and talk bull is in the yards, an outdoor area beside the stock yards building and between two railroad tracks. “This is the place to advertise in the U.S.A.,” said Roger Hardy of Soo Line Cattle Co. at Midale, Sask. His crew set up a display of eight black Angus along with a hospitality corner to meet and greet visitors, exchange business cards and possibly do private treaty sales. His display attracted guests from the United States, Finland, Mexico, Canada, and Argentina. Included was a large poster pointing out Midale is only 200 kilometres north of Minot, North Dakota. “These are people we wouldn’t normally see,” he said. Exhibitors set up for seven days and get ready to talk beef. The mass of people moving through the alleys causes human traffic jams, especially on balmy days when the temperature is around 13 C. For others, the yard experience exposes international guests to unique breeds, including Speckle Park cattle from Saskatchewan. Jason Goodfellow, who represented Six Star Ranch and Notta Ranch from Neilburg, Sask., has been showing off the unique cattle for three years at Denver. Thousands of people walk through the yards and more than once he has watched as they stop at the stall asking, “what are those damned things?” “People automatically think it is a cross between two breeds. We want to educate people that it is a purebred,” he said. Americans are attracted to the unusual black and white pattern and are interested in the moderate size and ability to produce well marbled beef. He said semen sales he made to New Jersey, Montana and Florida are a direct result of their display in the yards. After seeing the cattle at Denver last year, American buyers flew into Saskatchewan a few weeks later for Goodfellow’s March production sale. About 16,000 head of livestock go through the grounds in the 16 days of the show. During weekdays, 25,000 to 30,000 people come through the gates, while on weekends attendance soars past 40,000.

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Beef industry will withstand environmental scrutiny: NCBA A new U.S. study will examine how beef production contributes to greenhouse gas emissions BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Previous studies indicate beef’s environmental impact has been reduced by 30 percent with improved animal productivity. | FILE PHOTO

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LONDON, Ont. — The Ontario Cattlemen’s Association hopes the federal government will join the Risk Management Program in the province but producers are skeptical. Those concerns were expressed at the Beef Industry Convention sponsored by the Ontario Cattle Feeders’ Association here on Jan. 6. “I don’t think the feds will come in,” Dale Pallister, OCFA president, said. Curtis Royal, who will retire as OCA’s president at the organization’s 50th annual general meeting in February, was more hopeful. “There’s a group of federal MPs we meet with regularly. That group is led by Bev Shipley. It’s a challenge, I can tell you that. It’s not going to happen overnight but at least we’ve got the 40 percent. It’s

more than we had before.” The 40 percent is the provincial share, committed last spring. And while federal support may be doubtful, the program is moving forward. Pallister said it’s like receiving 100 percent coverage, but for just 40 percent of your cattle. Curtis announced producer RMP premiums at the meeting. There will be 100, 90 and 80 percent coverage options with categories for cow-calf, backgrounder and feedlot and minimum and maximum weight criteria. For 100 percent coverage, cow-calf operators will pay $42.59 per head. The backgrounder and feedlot program premiums are calculated on gain. For 100 percent coverage, the premium rate for pound of gain is 0.0336 cents for the backgrounder program and 0.0484 cents for the feedlot program. access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

DENVER, Colo. — A major study hopes to assess the beef industry’s carbon hoofprint in the United States. Announced late last year, the study involves the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and BASF Corp., which will measure the industry’s water and land use and establish how beef production contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. NCBA president Bill Donald is confident the industry will be shown as environmentally responsible, but the association is also willing to take it on the chin if some practices are found to be harmful. “We really do have a good story to tell and we are reducing our carbon footprint as we go ahead with the efficiencies we are gaining, so there is not a lot of fear that we are going to get bad news,” said Donald, a cowcalf producer from Montana. Preliminary results are due this summer, which will lead to research projects on further improving environmental care and raising more beef on less land. An improved set of best management practices for continuous improvement in the beef cycle is also expected. “It is not an end destination, it is a journey,” Donald said in a Jan. 10 interview at the International Livestock Congress held in Denver. “We are always going to be progressing and this is going to give us a benchmark of where we are at a given point in time.” Jude Capper of Washington State University told the congress that previous studies indicate beef ’s environmental impact has been reduced by 30 percent with improved animal productivity. However, improvements are often overlooked when facing a louder and better funded

anti-livestock campaign. Her field of study focuses on quantifying the environmental effects of dairy and beef production systems. The cow herd has shrunk in the last 40 years, but the resulting calves are yielding larger carcasses. Fewer cattle release less methane and use less land and water. In 1977, an average steer needed 606 days to achieve the average carcass weight of 603 pounds. By 2007, the average steer reached market weight in 482 days and yielded 773 lb. of beef. About 97 percent of U.S. beef cattle go through feedlots. While Capper said she is not opposed to other systems, grass fed programs require more time for animals to finish. Land use would increase by an extra 131 million acres, or 75 percent of the land area of Texas, if all U.S. beef was grass fed.

to cut our entire carbon emissions, we absolutely should, but to think we can make this huge difference by not having red meat and dair y just doesn’t make sense because it is a really small number,” she said. Water scarcity is an increasingly important issue, but livestock production is not using as much water as some data in the popular press suggests. A water footprint report said 1,857 gallons of water are required to produce one pound of beef. However, the report said it takes a feedlot animal three years to produce 441 lb. of boneless beef. The reality is most animals are slaughtered at 14 to 16 months and produce an 800 lb. carcass, which means it takes 367 gallons to produce a pound of beef. “This number becomes very dangerous when it is out there as fact.

We all have our place, whether it is organic, grass-fed, corn-fed. We can all improve efficiency from the birth of the animal to the arrival of the beef at the grocery store. JUDE CAPPER WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Emissions would increase by 134.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent to emissions from 26.6 million cars. Water use would increase by 468 billion gallons, which is the annual use by 53.1 million American households. Consumers may think grass fed is safer, but she said it would require an extra 64 million head of cattle to produce enough beef to meet current consumption requirements. Capper said statistics on current impacts from the red meat and dairy sectors should be questioned. She said dairy and red meat production equals 3.05 percent of total carbon emissions, so following the fad of switching to a meatless Monday makes little difference because it reduces carbon emissions by less than a half percent “I am not saying we should not try

Numbers make people think it is true,” she said. However, livestock producers have plenty of room to reduce environmental impacts. “We all have our place, whether it is organic, grass-fed, corn-fed. We can all improve efficiency from the birth of the animal to the arrival of the beef at the grocery store,” she said. Improved pastures and better forage varieties can reduce the time it takes to reach target weights. Increased growth rates and feed efficiency using improved diet formulations can also produce more beef on the same land base. Producers need to aim for more live calves per cow because the latest statistics suggest 89 percent of cows wean a live calf, which indicates 11 percent of the herd is lost, making less beef available. access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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Worrying about the price we’ll pay for this winter’s weather COWBOY LOGIC

RYAN TAYLOR

fter a few years of having winters we’d like to forget, this year we’ve gotten a winter we want to remember, at least so far. Yesterday was Jan. 10 and I did chores wearing a vest instead of a jacket, and there wasn’t a speck of snow on the ground. It was so nice I even had my ear flaps tucked up

inside of my cap, and that doesn’t often happen in January in North Dakota. These are the little things that memories are made of, and good memories at that. Now, today, as I write this, the weather is more like old times. The temperature has dropped, the wind is blowing, and snow is coming down. Not a lot, but the ground is white again. When we started having these record breaking warm temperatures, I was struck by how many people dug back in their memory banks and remembered winters past for the sake of comparison. My uncle told me back in December, “this is the kind of fall we had in

1936. But we caught heck in the new year after.” A friend told me we were having another 1941, and it stayed nice all winter. I heard another farmer on the radio say it was just like 1979. He remembered because he was building a shop that winter and they worked on it until the middle of January without any cold weather or snow to slow them down. He didn’t say what it was like after that. I suppose those of us who spend a lot of time outside have reason to remember the easy winters and the hard winters. Dad would tell me vivid stories about the winter of 1948-49, feeding cows with a team of horses and a hay sled, and making the 20 kilometre

trip to town to get supplies with the same team and sled when the snow was deep and the temperatures were frigid. I don’t suppose the memory would be so indelibly marked if you go from a warm house into a warm garage to get into a heated car to drive to a heated office to do your day’s work before auto starting your car for the warm commute back. So I wonder if we’ve gotten out and enjoyed enough of this nice weather to mark our memory of it for the future. Remember that winter it was so nice in January that we stayed inside and watched television? No, that won’t cut it. Remember that winter it was so nice in January that we rode

our bikes down the road and it felt just like spring? That might make for a longer lasting memory. The other common denominator I hear, along with the comparisons and reminiscing about winters past, is the fear of the price we’ll pay for having it so nice this long. That’s the kind of people we are, I guess. We believe in retribution. Ryan Taylor is a rancher, writer and senator in the state legislature from Towner, North Dakota.

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DELBURNE, Alta. — At the core of every cut of prime beef is the genetic code that determines how the steer will shape up as it grows. Getting just the right genetics is worth every hour it has taken and all the money it has cost to pull a stock trailer from Delta Junction, Alaska, to Delburne and back — a 6,000 kilometre round trip — to pick up young bulls that will bring fresh blood to their herd, say Alaskan beef producers Doug and Cathie McCollum. The owners of Delta Meat and Sausage Co. made history four years ago when they bought six Galloway bulls from Delburne-area producer Russ Horvey and his brother, Wesley, who farms east of Leduc, Alta. Those animals became the first mature Alberta cattle to cross into the United States when the border was fully reopened to Canadian beef, four years after BSE was discovered on an Alberta farm. The six bulls are now reaching the end of their breeding careers and the time has come to pick up new bloodstock, Cathie McCollum said Jan. 9 as she and her husband drove through Watson Lake, B.C., on their way to Delburne. They picked up three bulls and then headed to Wesley Horvey’s farm for two more, all selected for them by the Horveys. In Delta Junction, the bulls will be crossed with Angus cows from which the McCollums raise the beef to supply their processing plant and market. Delta Meat and Sausage slaughters 150 to 160 head of McCollum cattle a year, selling sides of beef to customers as far away as the northwestern United States. Their customers are former Alaskans, now living in Washington state, who don’t want to give up the consistency and quality of the grass-fattened beef they had been buying in Delta Junction, said McCollum. Horvey said the fact that customers are willing to make a 6,000 km round trip to pick up breeding stock reflects the special quality in Galloway beef. Now retired from his job as a beef specialist with Alberta Agriculture, Horvey said research he did recently showed that like the Speckle Park breed that was developed from Galloway genetics, Galloway are noted for their fine marbling that makes beef especially juicy and tasty. The marbling is not visible because it is inside the muscle fibre, he added. access=subscriber section=livestock,news,none

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e are losing a bit of the science and art of calving a cow because fewer cows give us problems these days. The new generation on the farm will generally have much less of a chance to use a calf puller and apply a calving chain. It is a wonderful thing that genetics and breeding selection has significantly reduced the need to assist cows. It decreases labour significantly at calving, and there is no doubt calves born unassisted have much less stress than those born after a hard pull. However, how do we provide at least some experience for these new producers, farm workers and young veterinarians so they understand how to get the job done when a tough calving does come along? The problems that do crop up, albeit infrequently, are usually difficult ones. This dilemma also exists for final year veterinary students doing caesarean sections and calving cows. We breed to not need caesareans, but where do the new graduates get the necessary experience to handle a fetal monster, a heifer calf bred by mistake, co-joined twins, a schistosomas reflexus (inside out calf ), or the rare fetal oversize? Older veterinarians like me had to attend lots of calving related problems, caesareans and prolapses created by fetal oversize and harder deliveries. Those days are hopefully gone and won’t return because of proper bull selection, heifer selection and breeding. Veterinary colleges have tried to find new models to teach budding veterinary students. Some of these ideas could also be used for new producers. My guess is producers of the future will more frequently turn to their veterinarians to try to “save the day” because calving problems are so rare. This is where we as mentors of the

next generation of veterinary students need to give new graduates a feel for this part of large animal practice. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon has been sending students to veterinary clinics in peak calving season. Although calving season for us is now just a blip on the radar, a larger clinic can have students jump from obstetrical caseto-case experience going on call and assisting the veterinarian with the infrequent C sections . Teaching videos and being able to handle a calf puller can provide valuable experience. A few new producers have occasionally ridden with me to get a little calving experience. Just feeling inside the vagina of a calving cow and applying the obstetrical chains properly goes a long way to building confidence and improving dexterity. You also learn how to properly restrain a calving cow and how to keep yourself and the cow clean. Producer seminars on calving used to be popular, but the need for them has diminished as calving problems became less frequent . The University of Calgary’s veterinary medicine school has newer approaches involving lifelike models. For example, it has a rubberized calf with flexible joints so fetal malpresentations can be created for the students to solve. Dr. Gordon Krebs of the Calgary school has created these models and is working on others to make the handson experience as realistic as possible. Students will also go on a calving rotation at two large cattle operations that calve a large number of cows in a short period of time. Although there will be few major problems, at least handling the normal calving cow plus the subsequent calf care will give them a good start on their veterinary careers should they pursue mixed or large animal practice. The other subtleties can be explained and make sense once the basics of calving are learned. Practicing things like a fetotomy (cutting a dead fetus in parts to facilitate delivery) on cadavers will give students good experience for the day when they might encounter them in practice. Roy Lewis is a veterinarian practising in Westlock, Alta. access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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Carinata in mustard family | Contracts designed to generate 5,000 to 10,000 acres this year BY D’ARCE MCMILLAN

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NAME Jets are expected to make test flights this year using biofuel produced from Brassica carinata, a new oilseed in the mustard family grown in Western Canada last year. The fuel will come from 50 acres of production last summer, but Agrisoma, the company advancing the crop and its industrial applications, plans to contract 5,000 to 10,000 acres this year. Patrick Crampton, vice-president of business and product development for Agrisoma, told Saskatchewan mustard growers at Crop Production Week that processors tested seed from 2011. The yellow coated, low fibre seed, also known as Ethiopian mustard, performed well at crushing plants. The oil was sent to interested aviation fuel makers. “We are basically working with two of the major producers out there,” Crampton said. “One is Honeywell-UOP, which has the current registered technology.… They just finished production last week and we are going to have somewhere in the neighbourhood of 800 to 1,000 litres of jet fuel produced.” He expects test flights by military and commercial jets will be announced later this year. “It is a key part of the development of a new market, where it is not just a new crop. It is an entirely new value chain.” The oil is processed in a different way than for biodiesel and must produce jet fuel that is indistinguishable from the petroleum-based product to meet airline specifications. The aviation industry is pursuing plant-based feedstocks for renewable fuels with a smaller carbon footprint. Biofuel made from jatropha, camelina and animal fat are already undergoing flight tests. Carinata’s oil is high in erucic acid ideal for industrial applications such as jet fuel. The crop, which is native to Ethiopia, is suited to the hotter, drier areas of the Prairies and has been in Agriculture Canada research and breeding programs for more than a decade. Carinata maturity was three weeks

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One of seven elite lines of brassica carinata, or Ethiopian mustard, at left, alongside a check crop of Vulcan at a Swift Current, Sask. research site last summer. | FILE PHOTO later than a mid-season Argentine canola when scientists first started working with it, but they were able to reduce it to only five to seven days later. Agrisoma, which has been cooperating with Agriculture Canada, the Plant Biotechnology Institute and the Mustard 21 project, will use its gene altering technology to enhance the oil profile and yield. “The vision is to put the biotechnology in longer term, but we are focused on launching the conventional crop right now,” Crampton said. “Even though it is an industrial crop, we know we need to pursue full food and safety registration for the GM product. We are committed to

not jeopardizing other markets. The emerging low level presence legislation that is being developed worldwide is a key factor to that launch.” Agrisoma will have contracts in a few weeks that are designed to attract 5,000 to 10,000 acres of production by 30 to 50 farmers. It is working with Paterson Grain on the identity preserved closed loop contracts. The payment will be $12.50 per bushel on farm plus an incentive of $40 per acre. Last year it was grown in three Saskatchewan locations: Kincaid, Frontier and Scott. “The small plot yield data shows the

elite line we are bringing out is 15 to 20 percent higher yield than the oriental mustard checks,” Crampton said. The crop’s commercial success will be enhanced if there is a market for the meal left over after crushing. Traditional mustard types produce meal that has quality protein but suffers from high glucosinolate levels that hurt its use in livestock feed rations. “Carinata is not truly a condiment type, spicy mustard. It is kind of midrange,” Crampton said. “It is similar to what rapeseed originally was, which had 10 percent inclusion rates for a number of livestock species, so there is a fair bit of excitement for this meal.” access=subscriber section=ag_finance,none,none

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U.S. farmers expect inflation costs to outweigh gains in commodity prices: survey HONOLULU, Hawaii (Reuters) — U.S. farmers expect another year of rising income and even higher costs and plan to boost their plantings of corn, wheat and soybeans, according to a Reuters survey released Jan. 11. Farmers expect a slight increase in income but are bracing for higher

farm costs because of rising fuel and fertilizer prices, according to a random sur vey of 462 farmers and ranchers at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Honolulu. Twenty-four percent of respondents expect their farm income to

rise by as much as five percent compared to 2011. However, almost 40 percent of those surveyed predicted costs would rise 5.1 to 10 percent, and 19 percent saw costs going higher than that. “Prices are going up and costs are going up, but costs are going to

increase more,” said Victor Womack, a dairy farmer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He said fertilizer, electricity and diesel fuel were already rising. Other farmers said land values, which had soared, were stabilizing and that they did not believe high grain prices could be sustained.

However, even with uncertain prices, farmers said they would plant more acres to grains this year. Farmers who participated in the survey said they expect corn and soybean prices to fall in 2012, while prices for wheat and cotton were seen unchanged. access=subscriber section=ag_finance,none,none

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GRAIN HANDLING | COMPANY EXPECTATIONS

Viterra predicts steady rise in earnings post CWB Higher grain volumes | While Viterra expects healthy fourth-quarter results, Cargill reported its worst quarter since 2001 WINNIPEG (Reuters) — Viterra expects to see higher earnings and grain-handling volumes thanks to the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s marketing monopoly, starting with modest benefits in 2012’s fourth quarter. Viterra, Canada’s biggest grain handler, said it expects its annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to increase by $40 to $50 million a year by fiscal 2014. Additional grain volumes at elevators and port terminals will generate higher revenues from facilities with fixed costs, the company said in a statement. Viterra’s guidance is positive, but “decidedly conservative,” wrote

BMO Capital Markets analyst Kenneth Zaslow in a note to clients. The company will likely see the higher earnings it is forecasting for 2014 a year earlier, he wrote. Viterra and other grain handlers are signing forward contracts with farmers for delivery of grain once the CWB monopoly ends Aug. 1. Viterra does not expect to incur any additional capital costs connected with higher earnings, but additional grain purchases will require $150 to $200 million of added working capital, it said. Schmidt said the company will report solid fourth-quarter results on Jan. 18 and has no plans to reduce its workforce, unlike two of its big U.S. rivals, Cargill and Archer

Daniels Midland. “We have said we expect a robust and strong fourth quarter and I don’t have any reason to change that view,” he said. “We’re quite confident not only in a strong finish to this (2011 fiscal) year but a terrific start to next year.” Market volatility hurts Cargill Last week, agribusiness giant Cargill reported its worst quarter since 2001, partly due to volatility in financial markets. Cargill earlier announced plans to lay off 1.5 percent of its staff. In the same week, Archer Daniels Midland said it would slash its workforce by three percent.

Viterra, which has made several acquisitions of grain processors in the United States in recent years following its purchase of Australia’s ABB Grain in 2009, has no plans to get smaller, Schmidt said. “We’re currently in more of a hiring mode than the status quo.” Viterra was first to announce that it was offering forward contracts to farmers for their 2012 wheat and barley, and both purchases from farmers and sales to customers have been brisk, Schmidt said. “We’ve had some extraordinarily large days of buying and sales commensurate with those purchases,” he said. Legal challenges of the law to end the CWB’s single desk are still pend-

ing, but Schmidt said he does not expect them to delay Western Canada’s move to an open grain market. Despite the fragile global economy, Viterra remains interested in acquisitions, such as North American crop processors and western Canadian grain handlers, Schmidt said. “We haven’t changed our view a bit, that we’re looking for opportunities to strengthen our business, although I would say at this time most of those opportunities are from investing in the strength of our current operations.” The company’s stock gained three percent, or 32 cents, to $11.04 in Toronto after issuing its guidance on Jan. 11, touching its highest price in nearly four months. access=subscriber section=ag_finance,none,none

FARM MANAGEMENT | WORKERS

High expectations mesh with company’s hands-off philosophy THE BOTTOM LINE

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artin Harder doesn’t apologize for being a demanding boss. “People who work for me know they can’t get away with doing half a job,” he says. But Harder isn’t one of those crusty, nothing’s-ever-good-enough types. Quite the opposite. His success stems from his ability to motivate employees, and he has advice that many farmers could profit from. Harder founded Delmar Commodities, a Manitoba grain marketing and processing company, in 1995. He started with an old elevator he bought for $150,000, and 15 years later was generating $60 million in annual sales. Delmar avoided being crushed by giant competitors in the grain industry because its employees always went the extra mile when it came to customer service. Before starting Delmar, Harder spent 21 years in the grain business, rising up the ranks to become an area manager for Cargill. He was the kind of guy who would give a new hire a shovel, and then watch him clean out a grain bin. If it wasn’t done well, Harder would demonstrate how to do it properly. A few quit early rather than work for this seemingly controlling guy, but most stuck around and soon discovered Harder was the opposite of controlling. “Once an employee shows me that he’s capable of making some decisions on his own, then I’m very quick to take a hands-off approach and let him run.” This is not something he learned in a book, but from life. As a young man in MacGregor, Man., Harder would have been easy access=subscriber section=ag_finance,none,none

to write off. He married at age 18 and dropped out of high school. He tried to make a go of farming but failed and had to take a labourer’s job on a poultry farm. Then a small company gave him a shot, hiring him to run an elevator even though he knew nothing about the business. “I was very fortunate because someone believed in me,” says Harder. He stayed in the business after Cargill took over the small company. “I continued to get opportunity after opportunity. I was given plenty of rope. It was up to me to run with it or hang myself.” That’s why Harder believes in empowering and rewarding employees. Five of his workers became significant Delmar shareholders and every single employee was eligible for bonuses, which were paid faithfully every year. He also took all the staff to a luxury fishing resort every year, all expenses paid, until the company became too big to take everyone. By 2010, Delmar had four elevators, a soybean-processing facility, and 33 employees. But most of all, everyone got as much rope as they wanted, and Harder had innovative ways to encourage them to think beyond narrow job descriptions. What he wanted most of all were employees who came with ideas on how to do something better. “Not all ideas work out, but some do,” says Harder, who is now mayor of Winkler, Man. “What’s critical is telling that person, ‘what you did was good.’ It’s hard to describe what it means to an employee when suddenly they realize that they’re valued.” The high school dropout knows what it means. He also knows many farmers just don’t get it. Harder, who couldn’t wait to offer his employees a benefits plan, says he shakes his head when he hears farmers complain that they now have to pay Employment Insurance premiums. Those are simply things you want to do when you value employees, he says. It’s why you want to sit down every year to give employees a fair

but honest evaluation and tell them what they need to do to get ahead. “If you do that, you’re going to see personal growth,” says Harder. “Believe me, that’s a powerful thing.” Bonuses and benefits. Perfor-

mance reviews and empowering employees. It’s way easier to just sit back and complain about how you can’t get good help these days. But the truth is that sometimes it’s the boss who’s only doing a half a job.

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POLITICS | WHITHER THE LIBERALS

Rural candidates deliberate on Liberal party revival How do you move forward? | A killer issue in rural Canada was the decision to oppose the end of the long gun registry, says agriculture critic BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

As they have since the Liberal party began to shrink into a “downtown urban party” years ago, rural Liberals meeting in Ottawa last weekend wondered why and how to fix it. “We’ve got some work to do in rural Canada,” Liberal rural caucus chair and rookie Newfoundland MP Scott Andrews said as the party opened a session on rural issues Jan. 13 during the Liberal biennial convention in Ottawa. “If we are going to win the next elec-

tion, we have to start to win back some of the rural ridings we have lost.” The easy part was promising to do it. During a caucus accountability session late Jan. 14, a delegate asked the assembled caucus to stand up if they agreed that the “keys to 24 Sussex” are in part available in rural Canada. The entire caucus rose with dreams of one day again occupying the prime minister’s residence. Figuring out the “how to do it” and “why it happened” parts proved more difficult.

At the Jan. 13 session where MPs and senators met with convention delegates, veteran Prince Edward Island MP Wayne Easter said the Liberals in the May 2 election campaign “had one of the best rural policies ever. The problem was no one knew it.” The election led to the worst Liberal showing in Canadian history, third party parliamentary status for the first time and the loss of more rural Liberal seats, reducing the rural caucus to a mainly Atlantic Canada rump. Better communication is an

answer, said Easter. Better rural outreach is required. Liberal agriculture critic Frank Valeriote from Guelph, Ont., said a killer issue in rural Canada was the decision by the party, which was imposed by then-leader Michael Ignatieff, to oppose Conservative proposals to end the long gun registry in favour of retaining it with reforms. “The issue of the gun registry was the key in rural ridings and the result,” he said. A delegate from rural Alberta reinforced the gun registry analysis. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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“I couldn’t believe the backlash in my community when that policy was announced,” he said. However, the argument that Liberals failed in rural ridings because of a failure to communicate or because the Conservatives derailed the campaign with negative advertising cut no ice with delegates. “The party has lost its way in rural Canada,” said a southern Ontario Liberal. A delegate from southwestern Saskatchewan said getting the message out was not a problem. Candidate Duane Filson went up against Conservative David Anderson, and while farmers in the riding voted overwhelmingly for Canadian Wheat Board single desk supporters in CWB elections, they also voted overwhelmingly for anti-single desk Anderson. “It wasn’t that people didn’t know our positions,” the delegate said. “It is that they don’t believe a thing the Liberals say.” The Liberal answer on how to change that was to approve, as their first priority resolution, a general statement in support of a national food strategy “that will address food supply, sustainable far m income for farmers, agricultural employment, environmental sustainability and a secure food supply for Canadians.” Although the resolution came from the P.E.I. Liberal party, Easter said in an interview it was “general motherhood” that did not address specific actions or policies. The resolution, which was approved by convention delegates without debate, could also raise some eyebrows in the farm lobby outside the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. It said a future Liberal government s h o u l d “c r e a t e a p a r t n e r s h i p between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the (CFA) to develop a national food strategy.” The CFA has been promoting a national food strategy. The Liberal resolution said the Conservative government has “centred its focus on industry matters and not on consumer interests in having a sustainable Canadian food industry for Canadians.” Meanwhile, the rural issues session also brought a complaint from an urban Ontario delegate about genetically modified food and the Liberal position. Valeriote said GMO technology must be part of future agriculture. “I have not seen any peer-reviewed evidence that indicates genetically modified products approved for the market are a danger for human health,” he said. “If you have contrary evidence, please bring it to me.” Easter’s argument to delegates was that a Conservative majority government was the best weapon the party has in rural Canada. As prime minister Stephen Harper and his government enact their rural strategy over the next four years, rural Canadians will see that the Conservative agenda is not rural friendly, he said. “I really believe that having a majority Harper government will show rural Canada that their agenda is not rural Canada’s agenda and they will start to look for alternatives.”

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LIBERAL CONVENTION | SINGLE DESK POSITION

Liberals vow to defend No resurrection of CWB, say Liberals supply management while promoting trade BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Debate sought | Protectionism is not buying goodwill in rural Canada, says delegate BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Ted Haney, former Canada Beef Export Federation president and a federal Liberal candidate from Calgary, went to last weekend’s national Liberal convention in Ottawa with one major goal in mind. He wanted to jog the party into rethinking its rigid support of protectionist supply management that he thinks undermines Canada’s ability to negotiate free trade deals for exportoriented Canadian farm sectors. “My challenge to the Liberal party is to commit fully to liberalized trade and to reduce tariffs,” Haney said Jan. 13 during a private session between delegates and Liberal MPs. “Protectionism is not bringing us votes. It is not buying us goodwill in most of rural Canada.” The response from Liberal politicians at the session during the party’s national biennial convention in Ottawa was that while the Liberal party supports free trade, it also stands by supply management with its triple digit tariff protections for dairy, poultry and egg producers. “We are very much in favour of trade liberalization,” said party trade critic Wayne Easter. “We haven’t favoured protectionism.” Yet as agriculture critic, Easter was a fervent supporter of protectionist supply management. Ontario MP Frank Valeriote, the party’s agriculture critic, reinforced the Liberal support for supply management. He said leader Bob Rae will reinforce that support during a Jan. 31 meeting with the leaders of Canada’s five supply management agencies. Liberal speakers said during the conference that the Conservative government will target supply management once the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly has been destroyed. They vowed to defend it. “This is part of the Liberal legacy in Canada, it is a successful policy and we will defend it while promoting trade,” Valeriote said in an interview. Ha n e y , w h o p e r s i s t e d i n h i s demands for a clear Liberal declaration on liberalized trade throughout the convention, said in an interview he did not expect to trigger a party shift quickly. “But I want to see the party debate this,” he said. “I admire the supply management people and the system they have created because it is profitable. Monopolies are profitable. But I believe we have to make an unequivocal commitment to trade liberalization and not the qualified commitment we always make. Protectionism cannot be qualified with support for protection.” Easter said the issue has raised debate within the Liberal party, but it remains firm in its “balanced position” of supporting liberalized trade for Canadian exports and protection for Canadian sectors that are importsensitive. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

“Every country has its sensitive sectors and defends them,” he said. “We are no different.” The Conservative government holds the same “balanced position” view and vows support for supply management during free trade negotiations.

Conservative agriculture minister Gerry Ritz predicted before last week’s national Liberal convention in Ottawa that the party would promise to resurrect the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly if re-elected. He was wrong. Delegates at the conference did approve without debate Jan. 15 a resolution that called on the Conservative government to hold a vote among prairie grain farmers before changing the board’s monopoly powers, as legislation requires. However, the resolution was submitted before the Conservative gov-

ernment pushed legislation through Parliament last month to end the CWB monopoly July 31, 2012, without a farmer vote. Liberal agriculture and CWB critic Frank Valeriote said in an interview the party is not committing to trying to resurrect the monopoly if it retakes government. It would be almost impossible, he added. “Under WTO (World Trade Organization) rules, we could only bring back the single desk with considerable penalties and that is not what we are proposing,” said the MP from Guelph, Ont. “I see this resolution as a mandate from this convention and the party to keep the government’s feet to the fire

on this, to keep an eye on what the effect on farmers is of the end of the single desk, to keep this issue alive even if the single desk is gone.” At a Jan. 13 meeting between Liberal MPs and senators and delegates, Saskatchewan senator Bob Peterson said Liberal arguments against Conservative wheat board policy should pay political dividends once the negative implications of eroding the CWB are evident. “We fought it,” he said. “Farmers in Western Canada recognize that it was the Liberal party that fought for them. I hope we get results from that when rural voters re cognize who were their real defenders.” access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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HEALTH | CHOLESTEROL

2012 | YEAR OF CO-OPERATIVES

Lean beef makes the cut for heart-healthy diet choices

UN declares 2012 year to recognize co-operatives

Counting cholesterol? | Health experts say lean beef can help lower levels of LDL cholesterol

Canada has more than 18 million co-op members

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

BY BARRY WILSON

Is beef the new chicken? A study recently released by Pennsylvania State University researchers might lend support to the idea. By comparing four diets on 36 human test subjects, they found lean beef contributes to a heart-healthy diet in the same way as lean white meat such as chicken. “We designed a heart healthy diet for people with elevated cholesterol levels and it included lean beef,” said nutrition professor Penny KrisEtherton. “We saw similar blood cholesterol lowering effects as a low beef diet or a DASH diet.” The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is considered the “gold standard” for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, she said. It emphasizes plant protein food and limited red meat. Kris-Etherton and her research team tested the DASH diet against the Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet, as well as BOLD+, which included more beef and other sources of protein. They found that total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) decreased in all three diets. LDL cholesterol was reduced by five percent in the BOLD diet, 4.5 percent in the BOLD+ diet and almost six percent in the DASH diet. “To our knowledge, this was the first controlled consumption study that showed an increase in lean beef consumption while controlling saturated fat in the context of a heart healthy diet associated with significant decreases in LDL cholesterol,” researchers wrote. Kris-Etherton said the study results were not a surprise. The diets showing best results in lowering LDL cholesterol contained little saturated fat, which is key to cholesterol reduction. Nor did the study surprise Karine Gale of Canada Beef Inc. “The research is definitely mounting that lean beef does not increase your risk of heart disease. The recent BOLD study was just the latest in the growing body of evidence that attests to this,” said Gale in an e-mail. “There’s also mounting evidence that increasing the amount of protein in our diets is good for heart health as well.” However, lean was the watchword.

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Michael Roussell, lead Penn State researcher, said lean cuts and portion size are the key messages consumers can take from the study. “A lot of people attribute eating red meat to lots of saturated fat and it’s generally not the case,” he said. “In the U.S., beef doesn’t even come in the top five of our number one sources of saturated fat.” The Canadian Food Inspection Agency defines lean as having less than 10 grams of fat per 100 grams of meat. Canada Beef statistics indicate 71 percent of Canadians buy lean or extra lean ground beef and nearly 80 percent of them trim visible fat from beef before or after cooking. A Ha r v a rd S c h o o l o f Pu b l i c Health study supports the Penn State findings, according to Canada Beef Inc. It said consuming 100 grams per day of fresh red meat, defined as unprocessed, single-ingredient meat, is not linked to development of coronary heart disease. Previous studies recommending against red meat consumption may have included processed meats in their findings, it speculated. Heart disease is responsible for more than 25 percent of American deaths. It is in the top three causes of death in Canada, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

CHOLESTEROL CONTENT IN MEATS Cholesterol, a waxy substance produced by the liver and found in certain foods, is needed to make vitamin D and create bile salts to help digest fat. The liver produces about 1,000 milligrams of cholesterol every day. Cholesterol is only found in animal products. Fruits, vegetables and grains do not contain cholesterol. Medical experts advise if you have risk factors for heart disease, you should not consume more than 200 milligrams of cholesterol a day. Even if you aren’t at risk for heart disease, limit your cholesterol intake to no more than 300 milligrams a day. The table shows the cholesterol content for a 3 1/2 oz. serving of various kinds of meat:

Chicken liver Beef Liver Squid Shrimp Veal (top round) Lamb (foreshank) Beef (short ribs) Beef (sirloin) Pork (chop) Chicken (no skin) Pork (tenderloin) Beef (ground, lean) Lobster Salmon Oysters Ham Crab Halibut Tuna (in water)

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631 389 231 194 135 106 94 89 85 85 79 78 71 63 55 53 52 41 30

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With a band playing and co-operative enthusiasts packing a small room at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Canada kicked off its celebration of International Year of Co-operatives Jan. 11. Similar events were held across the country to launch a year that will include local events, promotion of the role of co-ops and major conferences in Montreal June 27-29 and Quebec City Oct. 8-11. Veterans affairs minister Steven Blaney, MP for the Québec city of Lévis, which was the site of the first Canadian credit union (Caisse Populaire) more than 110 years ago, spoke for the government during the official launch. The United Nations-designated Year of the Co-operatives is “a unique opportunity to celebrate the contribution of co-operatives to Canada,” he said via an often-jumbled video link across the country. There are more than 9,000 co-ops with 18 million Canadian members, he added. Kathy Bardswick, president of the Co-operators insurance company, said from Calgary that the next year will be used in Canada and around the world to promote the idea of local capital and local control of financing at a time when skepticism lingers about the role of greed in the financial collapse of 2008. “The time has never been better for the promotion and growth of the cooperative model,” she said. “We are entrepreneurs for a better world.” Claude Gauthier, president of the Canadian Co-operative Association, said the year of celebration is an opportunity to “educate the public, and our own co-op members, about the enormous role co-operatives play in building communities, revitalizing economies and creating jobs here in Canada and around the world.” The Canadian government supported the UN motion to declare a year of co-operatives and is sharing in event funding. According to the CCA , co-ops employed more than 155,000 Canadians last year and held assets of more than $370 billion. A co-operative political goal this year, as it has been in recent years, will be to lobby Ottawa for a tax credit for capital investments in perpetually under-capitalized co-ops. access=subscriber section=farmliving,none,none

Source: University of California San Fransisco | WP GRAPHIC

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: Vomit drips from the beak of a young turkey vulture. A beaver clasps its lunch in its claws. A long-eared owl peers out from its nest. A bluebird takes a captured grasshopper home for lunch. A mountain bluebird splashes in a bird bath. CENTRE INSET: A sturdy little chickadee perches on a rail. BELOW: A bufflehead fledgling leaves the nest for its first flight | MYRNA PEARMAN PHOTOS

NATURE | PHOTOGRAPHY

Passion for nature yields tender, thoughtful images Natural talents | Sylvan Lake photographer says some of the best opportunities are just outside her front door BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN FREELANCE WRITER

SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. — A red fox slips into the trees as Myrna Pearman comes to the door, packing a Nikon digital camera with a long zoom lens attached. “Shhh. I think he’s coming back.” She mouths rather than speaks the words as she peers into the twilight through her kitchen window. A few minutes later, a fox slips around to the north side of the naturalist’s lakeside home, sniffing out the goodies she has thrown into the snow. The fox’s bushy tail is almost as big as the rest of its body. It works as a portable duvet, wrapping around the animal when it curls up to sleep, says Pearman, manager of the Ellis Bird Farm and a strong advocate for the preservation of native species, both flora and fauna. Pearman’s intimate images of wild animals going about their daily business appear monthly in the Red Deer Advocate. Some of the best opportunities for photographing wildlife occur right outside the front door, says Pearman, whose course in life was set while she was still a teenager going to school. Two local men were powerful influences in her decision to pursue a career that would blend her interest in photography with her desire to study and advocate for the natural world. One of five children, Pearman got her first camera, a Kodak Instamatic, while she was a student at Rimbey

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Junior Senior High School in Alberta. School librarian Rolf Seidel had strong technical skills and operated his own wedding photography business. He became a close friend and mentor for Pearman, teaching her how to get the most from the twin-lens, mediumformat cameras in vogue at the time, along with how to develop and print her own black and white pictures. They maintained the friendship after Pearman’s graduation in 1973 and while she pursued a bachelor of science degree in physical geography at the University of Alberta. Pe a r ma n c h o s e t h e p ro g ra m because of the broad scope of studies that would be available to her, including geology, biology, ichthyology and ornithology. “If you took physical geography, you were open to take all of the other classes,” she says. “I took all of the ‘ologies’ I could

take, anything related to natural history — anything related to the earth. That gave me a really good grounding in the natural sciences.” Pearman was still taking courses in 1978 when Seidel felt himself about to lose his long battle with cancer. He asked her to take over his business, giving her his equipment and inventory, including a client list, negatives, cameras and related equipment. Members of Seidel’s family always considered Pearman a natural choice to take over the business, says Rebecca Seidel, Seidel’s daughter. Pearman returned to Rimbey after completing her degree in 1979 and continued with the photography business alongside painting houses and sweeping chimneys. Her first roll of colour film was her life’s next game changer. It was a time when people were cautious about hitting the shutter button, because rolls of film were limited to about 36 images and developing and printing were expensive. Fall colours were at their peak when Pearman ventured out to see what images she could capture. After collecting her prints, she showed them to local naturalist and family friend Fred Schutz who, over the span of 40 years, published more than 2,200 West of the Blindman columns in the now defunct Rimbey Record. “He just loved nature, so he shared that with us. When I took my first roll of colour pictures, he looked at them and he said, ‘Myrna, you’ve got talent.’ That was all I needed.”

Now 55, Pearman has spent most of her working years at Alberta’s Ellis Bird Farm, whose nest boxes, feeders and natural features provide a wealth of subjects. Capturing those images is much easier with a high-end digital camera that is capable of shooting at nine frames per second and holds the electronic equivalent of 10 to 20 rolls of film, she says. Capturing action like a bluebird returning with a grasshopper for its babies or a fox in mid-jump as it hunts mice in the snow is much easier when there is an unlimited supply of recording medium available, says Pearman. To capture those images, she observes the subject’s behaviour, anticipates the moment and then holds the shutter open. The method has produced photos of animals in their most vulnerable and fascinating moments, such as a mother moose and her calves foraging in a stand of trees, a beaver packing a huge branch to rebuild the family home after a spring flood and a straight-on shot of a male bluebird, wings spread wide and packing a freshly caught grasshopper to feed its family. The delete button means the photographer can edit the images that work best, like her closeup of a turkey vulture. The ease and versatility of digital cameras mean even the most mediocre of photographers can sometimes capture good images, says Pearman, who sees herself as an artist but not necessarily a great photographer.

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PERSONAL DOCUMENTS | KEEPING RECORDS

TIME MANAGEMENT | FAMILY

Organize important papers to make life easier

Creative outlet helps self-esteem

is stored in a secure location.

TEAM RESOURCES FAMILY DOCUMENTS

BETTY ANN DEOBALD, BSHEc

e are moving toward a paperless society but there is still a need to maintain a number of important papers, numbers and files. A bit of yearly organization can keep this information safe and accessible. January is a good time to gather the information and to do an update. KEEPERS Identify what needs to be kept and why, then identify groups of items that should be kept together such as tax related information, personal identification, passwords, family documents and financial records. TAX INFORMATION Set up files in a filing cabinet, drawer or expandable file for tax related information. Some information such as medical and donation receipts, tips and occasional earning receipts are collected all year while T4, T5 slips, RRSPs, pension receipts and tax forms should soon arrive. Create new files for the 2012 information and file the 2011 year-end slips in the 2011 files as they arrive. When it is time to do your taxes, everything will be in one spot.

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If you have youths in your family who are working part-time or are post-secondary students, help them set up a small filing system. Go through a list of what information they will need when they do their taxes. They need to keep track of tuition, b o o k s, m e d i c a l a n d d o n a t i o n receipts, tips or casual earnings and pay stubs. If they have moved for school or work, moving expense receipts should also be kept. An expandable folder is an easy way to keep these papers organized.

be carried with you when needed. A safety deposit box provides a secure storage option. Commit to memory your social insurance number and give it out sparingly such as when contacting a government agency. It is a good idea to make a photocopy of the identification, bank cards and credit cards that you carry in your wallet. Put this information in the safety deposit box. That will make it easy to notify your banks, creditors and the authorities in case of loss or theft.

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

PASSWORDS AND PINS

Maintaining your personal information in a safe and secure location is essential to avoid identity theft. Your passport, social insurance number, health card, driver’s licence and employment identification cards are all essential pieces of identification. Your passport and SIN should only

There are passwords for computer programs and electronic devices, and banking cards and credit cards now have personal identification numbers. A wallet, cellphone or laptop computer is not the place for these numbers to be stored. Commit these numbers to memory and as a backup, list them in a notebook that

Other important documents that need to be kept are immunization records, marriage, birth and adoption certificates, divorce or separation agreements, immigration and citizenship papers, wills, powers of attorney, titles to property and securities, and life and accident insurance policies. They should be stored in a safety deposit box or fireproof container. List what you have in your safety deposit box and file it with your tax information files. Update annually. Your personal, farm and business financial records need to be maintained and retained for at least seven years. Some information such as property purchase information and expenses to upgrade that property need to be maintained until that property is sold. Receipts and warranty information for large or expensive items should be retained until you dispose of the item. Investment information should be kept as long as you hold the investment and then for another seven years because it is tax related information. If a computer program is used to maintain your financial records, do a regular backup and store the disks in a safe location. In addition, securely store all land and mineral titles, stock shares, leases, mortgages, loans and agreements for sale. It is essential to have this data available when a situation arises and it is needed. It is much easier to have it organized so you and your family can access it.

BANANA BREAD OATMEAL This is an easy and delicious hot breakfast that will fill you up. 1 c. skim milk 250 mL 1 tbsp. brown sugar, 15 mL firmly packed 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 mL dash of salt (optional) dash of ground nutmeg 2/3 c. quick or old 150 mL fashioned, uncooked rolled oats 1/3 c. banana, mashed 75 mL 2 tsp. toasted pecans, 30 mL coarsely chopped plain or vanilla nonfat yogurt (optional) banana slices (optional) pecan halves (optional) In a medium saucepan, heat milk, sugar, salt and spices until steaming, watch carefully. Stir in oats. Heat to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook one minute for quick oats, five minutes for old-fashioned oats or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in mashed banana and pecans. Spoon oatmeal into two cereal bowls. Top with yogurt, sliced banana or pecan halves, if desired. To toast pecans, spread evenly in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 F (180 C) seven minutes or until light golden brown. To microwave, spread nuts evenly

Warm your body and spirit with a bowl of banana bread oatmeal and toasted pecans. | on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for one minute, stir and continue to microwave on high at 30 second intervals until the nuts are fragrant and light brown. Adapted from www.quakeroats. com. Betty Ann Deobald is a home economist from Rosetown, Sask., and a member of Team Resources. Contact: team@producer.com.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION (Serving Size: 1/2 recipe) Percent of daily requirement Calories: 220 Total Fat: 3.5 g Saturated fat: 0.5 g Trans fat: 0 Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 55 mg Carbohydrates: 40 g

11% 6% 3% 1% 2% 13%

Fibre: 4 g Sugars: 18 g Protein: 8 g Vitamin A: 277 IU Vitamin C: 4 IU Calcium: 179 mg Iron: 2 mg

16% 17% 6% 6% 20% 10%

SPEAKING OF LIFE

JACKLIN ANDREWS, BA, MSW

Our three kids are running my husband and me ragged. They are involved in everything. We decided that I would quit my job to give us time to keep up with the children’s activities. But it has been hard. I no longer sense that I am contributing my share to the family finances and I feel guilty. I would like to regain some selfesteem I picked up from the workplace but I am not sure how I can go about retrieving it when I spend as much time as I do just scheduling our kids and keeping the house in order. What do you think?

Not that many years ago, women were feeling guilty when they went off to work in the morning and did not connect with their kids until they got home for supper. As long as you are home to better manage family commitments, you can best help your children by spending more time looking after yourself. The healthier that you are, the better you are able to support the family. Your first challenge is to make sure that you have a structure in place to better manage your time when the children are in school and their dad is working. You may be your own boss now but you still have to use your time wisely and organize the daily chores. Your second chore is to keep the whole family engaged in daily responsibilities. Don’t let your guilt drive you into thinking that you have to do everything because you are at home. Part of your children’s selfesteem is drawn from understanding that they are vital participants in the family. The more important they are to the home, the greater their sense of self-worth, and the more they are able to process the successes and failures thrown at them from various community activities. Finally, you need to schedule activities that are personally rewarding for you. These activities will help you feel good about yourself, what you are doing and what you have done. At one time, many women were isolated in their homes. With all of the electronic media at your fingertips and those incredibly complicated cellphones, you can be as connected to global events as you were when you were working. You can be involved in the world while staying home, looking after yourself, tending to your family and keeping up with the community activities in which you children are involved.

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

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A mobile greenhouse allows Cropthorne Farm, operated by Lydia and Rachel Ryall, to provide fresh greens year-round. Lydia, left and right, focuses on the details to ensure high quality products. Rachel, middle, sells at the Vancouver Farmers’ Market. | TAMARA LEIGH PHOTOS ON THE FARM | SMALL PLOT AGRICULTURE

Vegetables fulfil farming, family interests Building reputation | Sisters combine growing and marketing skills to meet local demand for organic produce BY TAMARA LEIGH FREELANCE WRITER

DELTA, B.C. — Canadian farmers are usually done harvesting before January but at Cropthorne Farm, they are still bringing in the greens and winter vegetables for markets in Vancouver. In a corner of a farm dominated by an 18-acre greenhouse complex, sisters Lydia and Rachel Ryall are working the soil for their small-scale market vegetable business. The pair is heading into a fourth year of production. Using organic principles, the sisters grow 40 varieties of vegetables on three acres and run a small pasturebased poultry operation. “The focus is on farming with respect for the natural environment,” says Lydia. “I really want to keep offfarm inputs low. I don’t want to get on that treadmill.”

We are expanding slowly because we are still learning so many other things about the business. It’s good to be a little bit cautious. LYDIA RYALL CROPTHORNE FARM

Lydia and Rachel are third generation farmers. Their parents, David and Sarah, have spent 40 years building their greenhouse business and advocating for the B.C. industry. Lydia inherited her parents’ passion for agriculture but wasn’t interested in taking over the family greenhouse business. “I’ve always wanted to be outside. I like working with the seasons and the weather. I like diversity. I have a hard

time going down the tomato rows where every row looks the same.” After earning a diploma in agriculture production at Olds College and a bachelor of science in agriculture at the University of Lethbridge, Lydia took a job with the Alberta government before making the commitment to farming. “Rachel has her family and the farm is my baby,” she says. The sisters work well together, balancing each other’s skills and temperaments. Lydia is in charge of the growing, while Rachel manages the marketing and farmers’ markets. For Rachel, farming is as much about family as it is about the business. “We have a hard time seeing ourselves anywhere less rural. It’s hard to think of living in the suburbs raising our kids,” she says of her husband, John, and their daughters, Isla and Adelaide. “All of Isla’s first words were plant-

based,” Lydia says. Making small-lot agriculture profitable is a delicate balance, closely tied to the local markets and preferences of the customer. “You quickly start realizing what you like to grow and what grows well in your area,” says Lydia, describing the learning curve. “It’s also a matter of what the customers want. You get a pretty good idea of what is profitable and what is not. “Every year, something entices me and this year, I’m going to try okra. I went to an Ethiopian restaurant and there was an okra dish that was absolutely amazing, so we’ll do a small trial and see how it grows,” she says. They have developed a loyal following at local markets and are involved in a popular community supported agriculture program with a waiting list. “Mom and Dad have always focused on quality and that’s really been

passed down to Rachel and myself,” says Lydia. “When we go to the markets, people can see the quality of our produce and they are willing to pay for it. “We are expanding slowly because we are still learning so many other things about the business. It’s good to be a little bit cautious.” The sisters are celebrating 2011 as a banner year, but there are uncertain times ahead. Their parents recently sold the land that Lydia and Rachel were leasing along with the family greenhouse business. They have one more year on the current plot, while they look for a permanent home or long-term lease for their operation. “It’s exciting,” says Lydia. “Right now, our walk-in cooler is too small and we need another hoop house. Having permanent access to farmland will allow us to develop that infrastructure and be more efficient.”

CANCER | LIFESTYLE

Study shows adjusting diet, lifestyle reduces cancer risks HEALTH CLINIC

CLARE ROWSON, MD

Is it true that unhealthy lifestyles are some of the main causes of cancer? I know people who drank and smoked and lived to a good old age despite their bad habits. I think good genes are more important. What is your opinion?

There have been several studies on this topic recently. Most people think it is good genes or

simply good luck that determines whether a person gets cancer or not. However, a British study found that unhealthy lifestyles and other detrimental environmental factors are responsible for as many as half the new cases of cancer diagnosed each year. Max Parkin of Cancer Research U.K. published a paper in the British Journal of Cancer. Researchers looked at 14 lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking, dietary habits, salt intake and whether women had babies and breastfed their infants. They compared them to the rates of different types of cancers. For example, they expected to find a link between smoking and lung cancer, but were surprised to discover that three quarters of stomach cancers could be avoided by not access=subscriber section=farmliving,none,none

A STUDY SHOWED EATING ABOUT SLICES OF BREAD A WEEK INCREASES THE RISK OF KIDNEY CANCER

smoking, not eating too much salt and consuming more fruits and vegetables. When they looked at sex differences, they found that many of the cancers in men could have been prevented by eating more fruit and vegetables, while for women, being obese was more risky than alcohol consumption. Uterine cancer was definitely linked to obesity. Looking at the problem in another way, one quarter of all lung cancer

cases can be prevented by not smoking, but more significantly, half of all other types of cancer can be avoided as well. The researchers also looked at occupational exposure to things like asbestos, infections such as human papillomavirus and sunburn, which are also preventable. A study in Milan, Italy, demonstrated a clear link between eating lots of bread and the risk of getting renal cancer.

Unfortunately, the researchers did not specify which types of bread were consumed. They found that the group that ate the most bread, about 35 slices weekly or five daily, were almost twice as likely to develop primary kidney cancer as those who had just 11 slices a week or 1 1/2 per day. There will always be examples of people who live a long time despite bad habits. My father died at 84 despite smoking a pack of unfiltered cigarettes each day all his adult life. It might have helped that he never drove a car, but walked everywhere and even rode a bike into his 60s. However, he may have lived to 94 if he wasn’t a smoker. Clare Rowson is a retired medical doctor in Belleville, Ont. Contact: health@producer.com.

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ON SILVER POND

Centennial Column Celebrating 100 years of students at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. The Centennial Column is a weekly feature highlighting the history and present successes of the college.

First Quarter Century

University Stone Barn was completed in 1912. Photo from the University of Saskatchewan Archives.

When the college opened its doors to students in 1912, there were only three subject-matter departments — Animal Husbandry, Field Husbandry and Agricultural Engineering. These were the subjects considered at the time to be crucial to the development of agriculture in the province, but the need for expertise and services in other agricultural disciplines soon became apparent. The college’s dedication to public service was established from the outset by the work of its fourth unit — the Department of Agricultural Extension. This unit helped to assure that the college would never lose touch with the agricultural producers of the province and their organizations. The Department of Dairying was established in 1914, followed by Poultry Husbandry (1916), Soils (1919), Horticulture and Protective Forestry (1921), and Farm Management (1925). In 1926, the Department of Agriculture Engineering was placed under the dual sponsorship of the colleges of Engineering and Agriculture. Two important early service units associated with the college were established in its first quarter century: the Animal Diseases Laboratory (1924), administered by the Department of Animal Husbandry, and the Food Quality Control Laboratory (1930), under the direction of the Department of Dairying. The first quarter century saw a modest but consistent growth in the college’s resources. The college’s initial core of buildings consisted of the College Building, the Agricultural Engineering Building and the Stock Pavilion. Shortly after the completion of these structures in 1911, construction began on the Dean of Agriculture’s residence (now the Faculty Club). That same year the college’s Stone Barn, Poultry Building, Sheep Barn, and Farrowing Barn were built. The first horticulture greenhouse was constructed in 1916. Others were added in 1918 and 1925. In 1929 the Field Husbandry Building (later named the Crop Science Building) was built. The first 25 years of research by the college produced great benefits for the people of Saskatchewan. As a result of new, hardy crops, improved production and management practices, and better dairy products, millions of dollars in agricultural production were added to the Saskatchewan economy. Notable early achievements in research include: the initiation of the first soil survey of the province, which helped determine the suitability of our soils for different types of agriculture; the improvement in quality of Saskatchewan’s dairy products that led, in 1926, to the development of the Canadian butter grading system; the licensing of Fairway crest wheatgrass in 1932, a very valuable forage grass still used extensively throughout Saskatchewan; and crossbreeding studies in animals and poultry, particularly beef cattle investigations carried out from 1929 to 1937 at the Matador ranch. From the College of Agriculture Highlights 1911-1986. www.agbio.usask.ca

Congratulating the College of Agriculture and Bioresources on 100 years of students!

Children take advantage of a watershed that has been dammed to provide a skating rink in a coulee near Madden, Alta. The government spent a lot of time and effort in summer making sure the water would flow freely down the coulee but didn’t count on a beaver damming the water. | PATRICK PRICE PHOTO

SLOW FOODS | ALBERTA

Common ground sought for slow food concept Fighting for fair wages, prices | Commercial agriculture is not feeding the world but degrading the environment: slow foods movement BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Jackie Chalmers is critical of commercial agriculture although she understands its drivers. The president of the southern Alberta convivium of the Slow Food movement talked about its concepts and how it differs from a “feed the world” focus at the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs meeting in Lethbridge Jan. 12. Slow food as a global movement was founded in 1986 to counteract fast food and make people aware of the taste and value of locally produced food. It now has more than 100,000 members in 153 countries. The southern Alberta group, formed last spring, has about 20 members, said Chalmers. There are also groups, called convivia, in Edmonton and Calgary. “Our supporters are joined by the pleasure of good food and our commitment to our community and to the environment,” said Chalmers. “We are a group of folks who care about what we eat, where it is grown, how it is grown and how it got here. We believe in knowing the faces of our food.” Chalmers said industrial agriculture has failed to reduce global hunger partly through its failure to recognize the value and wisdom of the world’s farmers. As well, industrial agriculture’s embrace of genetically modified crops, big production and monocultures runs counter to the

JACKIE CHALMERS SLOW FOOD

slow food movement’s beliefs. “We must let go of the mantra that we’re feeding the world. We’re not. Because of this quest, which has been promoted by the multinationals, we have degraded our ecoscape,” she said. “We must let the world feed itself. Two point four percent of the population in North America are farmers. … For the rest of the planet, 60 percent are farmers. What a tremendous and untapped resource.” Chalmers acknowledged that North Americans have come to expect cheap food and commercial agriculture evolved in part to deliver that. As a result, farmers expanded operations to become more efficient and profitable. Local food produced in an environmentally sustainable way costs more, and so does slow food’s commitment to pay people fair wages for farm produce and farm labour, said Chalmers. “Commercial agriculture isn’t all bad and slow food isn’t all good. We must marry the two,” she said in a later interview. “We must take what’s good in commercial agriculture and take what is known in traditional wisdom and

marry the two, and work together and collaborate.” Simple changes to large-scale agriculture can make a difference, Chalmers said. Planting hedgerows to provide wildlife habitat and retaining wetlands to help control groundwater are two examples that could help. “Those simple kinds of things can make a tremendous difference… We should not consider ourselves two solitudes. There’s no upside.”

TREAT YOUR TUMMY • The Slow Movement was founded by Carlo Petrini in 1986. Slow Food became an international association in 1989. • Slow Food believes in the right to gastronomic pleasure. It stresses the need for taste education as the best defence against poor quality food and food processing. By learning how to enjoy flavourful food it hopes to combat the invasion of fast food into our diets. Slow Food has called this approach ecogastronomy. • When McDonald’s planned to build a franchise outlet near the Piazza di Spagna in Rome in 1986, Carlo Petrini organized a demonstration in which he and his followers brandished bowls of penne as weapons of protest. • Slow food supports healthy, less intensive agriculture that can be economically beneficial in developing countries. access=subscriber section=farmliving,none,none

WEATHER TEMP. MAP

THIS WEEK’S TEMPERATURE FORECAST Jan. 19 - 25 (averages are in °C)

PRECIP. MAP

THIS WEEK’S PRECIPITATION FORECAST Jan. 19 - 25 (averages are in mm)

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The numbers on the above maps are average temperature and precipitation figures for the forecast week, based on historical data from 1971-2000. n/a = not available; tr = trace; 1 inch = 25.4 millimetres (mm)

LAST WEEK’S WEATHER SUMMARY ENDING SUNDAY, JAN. 15 SASKATCHEWAN

ALBERTA

Temperature last week High Low Assiniboia Broadview Eastend Estevan Kindersley Maple Creek Meadow Lake Melfort Nipawin North Battleford Prince Albert Regina Rockglen Saskatoon Swift Current Val Marie Yorkton Wynyard

8.8 6.9 9.2 7.4 7.7 13.2 4.7 2.3 3.4 6.8 2.3 5.8 8.1 5.1 9.7 9.8 3.3 7.4

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0.9 0.3 1.0 2.0 0.8 1.1 0.0 1.4 1.4 0.5 5.1 0.5 0.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 1.1 4.1

14.4 29.3 19.1 32.3 42.5 16.1 12.4 22.7 27.0 13.5 34.0 21.1 25.4 11.4 28.1 20.7 20.0 18.7

35 58 36 69 117 33 25 46 50 30 70 50 59 27 66 52 39 40

last week High Low Brooks Calgary Cold Lake Coronation Edmonton Grande Prairie High Level Lethbridge Lloydminster Medicine Hat Milk River Peace River Pincher Creek Red Deer Stavely Vegreville

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36 78 64 53 73 59 87 28 4 66 50 66 82 72 71 53

last week High Low Brandon Dauphin Gimli Melita Morden Portage la Prairie Swan River Winnipeg

4.5 5.0 5.1 8.6 7.6 6.7 2.0 5.1

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63 103 40 25 74

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7.4 5.9 11.9 6.1 5.8

All data provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service: www.agr.gc.ca/drought. Data has undergone only preliminary quality checking. Maps provided by WeatherTec Services Inc.: www.weathertec.mb.ca

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PROVING GROUND. TM

1000 Large-scale plots across Western stern Canada.

More than any other seed company, Pioneer Hi-Bred tests our genetics where it really matters: in ﬁelds close to yours. In 2011, over 1000 large-scale Proving Ground™ plots were grown across Western Canada. These canola, corn and soybean trials are grower-managed under real-world growing conditions and farming practices. Our goal is to give you “advice well-grounded” so together we can help position the right Pioneer® brand seed product for every acre you grow. Talk with your local Pioneer Hi-Bred sales rep for more information.

45H29

Hybrid with built-in Pioneer Protector® Clubroot resistance trait. Pioneer® Product

Comparison Brand/Product

45H29

# of Comp.

Pioneer Yield

Comp. Yield

Yield Adv.

Yield % Win

DeKalb 73-45RR

49.6

48.5

1.1

60%

45H29

DeKalb 73-65RR

45.3

43.9

1.4

70%

45H29

InVigor 5440

54.9

55.4

-0.5

48%

45S52

Hybrid with Pioneer Protector® Sclerotinia resistance built-in.

www.pioneer.com/yield 2-year (2010-2011) yield data collected from large-scale, grower managed trials across Western Canada as of December 16, 2011. Product responses are variable and subject to any number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data is a better predictor of future performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to www.pioneer.com/yield or contact a Pioneer sales representative for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer® brand product. ®

Roundup Ready and Roundup are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company. ® CLEARFIELD is a registered trademark of BASF. Pioneer® brand

products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labelling and purchase documents. Pioneer is a brand name; numbers identify products. ®, SM, TM Trademarks and service marks licensed to Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited. © 2011 PHL. PR2305_PrvngGrnd_v2_WP_N_E

Pioneer® Product

Comparison Brand/Product

45S52 45S52

# of Comp.

Pioneer Yield

Comp. Yield

Yield Adv.

Yield % Win

DeKalb 73-45RR

54.3

53.0

1.3

54%

Pioneer 45H29

184

50.8

50.5

0.3

53%

46H75 NEW

Pioneer® brand 46H75 is a new leader hybrid in the Clearﬁeld® segment.

Pioneer® Product

Comparison Brand/Product

46H75

Pioneer 45H73

# of Comp.

Pioneer Yield

Comp. Yield

Yield Adv.

Yield % Win

41.6

40.5

1.1

63%