Who You Gonna Call? Some Are Concerned the Merger Could Cause EMS Closures and Inconsistent Signage Have Some Producers Worried More Checkoff Refunds

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February 1, 2018 SERVING MANITOBA FARMERS SINCE 1925 | Vol. 76, No. 5 | $1.75 manitobacooperator.ca Five commodity group merger discussed at Ag Days Who you gonna call? Some are concerned the merger could cause EMS closures and inconsistent signage have some producers worried more checkoff refunds

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Brandon

ncreased checkoff with- d r a w a l s a n d r e d u c e d I farmer control were top concerns during a discussion at Ag Days Jan. 16 on merging five Manitoba crop commodity groups. “I worry that it will be extremely easy (if there’s one group instead of five) for a farmer to pick up the phone and get

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Farmers gather in Winnipeg for Keystone Agricultural Producers annual general meeting. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

information about how emergency the case of a fire,” he said. “We want to BY SHANNON VANRAES services will be provided once those make sure they know how to get to us Co-operator staff stations are shuttered. and that they can get to us in a timely “That’s a great concern for farmers fashion.” anitoba farmers are con- and rural communities,” said Simon Stations slated for closure include cerned medical assistance Ellis, who represents District 7. He those in Bissett, Reynolds, Riverton, M won’t be there when they put forward a resolution on the issue Lundar, Pinawa, Manitou, Swan Lake, need it most. at Keystone Agricultural Producers’ Elie, Cartwright, Treherne, Ethelbert, Last summer, the province’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg Reston, Rossburn, Balder, Birtle, Oak Progressive Conservative govern- last week. Lake, McCreary, Hartney, Hamiota, ment announced it would close 23 “Response times are critical to peo- Grandview, Elkhorn, Wawanesa and emergency medical service (or EMS) ple who have been injured and we Boissevain. The province has also stations. Now, producers are calling don’t want to see farmers losing their on the government to provide more lives or their infrastructure, if it’s in See EMS closures on page 7 » Publication Mail Agreement 40069240

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L IVESTOCK Scientists want to understand Taxing behaviour of invasive weeds times Why are certain plants able to enter a new ecosystem and run riot? A meat tax isn’t likely but meat alternatives are 12 STAFF

s it possible to predict which non-native plant spe- I cies will become invasive CROPS weeds and when? According to research featured in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management, the answer is Big bushels “hopefully yes.” Researchers say invasive spe- An Ag Days speaker cies generally follow a three- says 70-bushel canola phase development curve — is possible 17 from lag to expansion to pla- teau. The length and rapidity of the expansion phase varies and determines how aggressively a plant spreads. “Understanding the source of this variation can help us pre- CROSSROADS dict which non-native species become invasive,” says Pedro Antunes, who co-authored the paper with Brandon Schamp, Mental anguish both of Algoma University in Kudzu, or Japanese arrowroot, is an invasive vine that climbs and encases anything it encounters, including native vegetation like these trees in Ag Days speakers tout Sudbury. “The key is to take a best Mississippi. It’s sometimes called ‘the vine that ate the South.’ mental health efforts practices-based approach to PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/GALEN PARKS SMITH on the farm 28 gathering and comparing data about past invaders.” accuracy and confirm the ori- to determine what traits make It turns out the information gin and biological classification plants aggressively grow and to track these invasions is out of the plants, creating a ‘family expand. there, it’s just a matter of finding tree’ that links it to other plants. “As our knowledge increases, it and making sure it’s adequate. Researchers then system- we can make better-informed M ORE NEWS The starting point is records atically collect new data annu- predictions about the likelihood collected by universities, muse- ally using 10 square kilometre of particular species becom- ums and governments, some quadrants to evaluate the abun- ing invasive and the timeline dating back to the 1700s. dance of non-native plants and they will travel as they do so,” Bean battle Researchers then verify their compare the “invasion curve” Antunes says. Monsanto is facing some stiff competition for soybean seed 33

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 3 Uncertainty puts U.S. won’t recapture brakes on hog barns TPP opportunity in Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler is optimistic about NAFTA, coming years noting Trump can’t end the deal without support from the Senate Canada’s beef and pork producers are and the House of Representatives poised to benefit from the resurrected Trans-Pacific Partnership BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Brandon an opportunity for Canada to BY SHANNON VANRAES really focus on getting more anitoba needs 40 new Co-operator staff deals done before they finally hog barns over the do decide to come in, if they do M next five years to meet anada’s entry into a res- decide to come in.” nearby processor demand, but urrected Trans-Pacific Dermot Hayes, an American the province’s agriculture min- C Partnership bodes well economist and consult- ister says NAFTA uncertainty is for the province and for the ant to the U.S. National Pork hindering that development. country, say those in the know. Producers Council said it’s likely “I would say that is part of the Speaking at Keystone that the U.S. will likely remain problem, to be honest,” Ralph Agricultural Producers annual out in the cold even after the Eichler told reporters at Ag general meeting in Winnipeg “craziness” in Washington Days here Jan. 16. “There’s that last week, Manitoba’s Minister subsides. uncertainly. But let’s be clear of Agriculture Ralph Eichler, “I think the U.S. will recog- (President Donald) Trump can NAFTA uncertainty isn’t helping encourage new hog barn construction in said the pork industry will be nize, eventually, that not par- tear NAFTA (North American Manitoba, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler told reporters after he spoke at the biggest winner under the ticipating in these agreements Free Trade Agreement) up, but Ag Days in Brandon Jan. 16. He said Manitoba processors need 1,500 more new deal, which was rechris- is against its long-run, vested it still has to go through the slaughter hogs a week. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON tened as the Comprehensive interests, but that’s not the Senate through the House of and Progressive Agreement for case right now, right now we’re Representatives, so we have a Leaders (SARL) in Kansas City, making the announcement Trans-Pacific Partnership dur- measuring benefits of trade deal until such time as the polit- Missouri Jan. 5 to 7, said Eichler, soon about what that might ing talks in Japan earlier this based on a simple number ical will is there to end it once who attended the event. look like.” year. called the visible trade deficit and for all. But it’s too important The resolution was sent to Last week the Westman Beef and honey will also see and eventually we need to real- for us to be able to give up on Trump, Prime Minister Justin Opportunities Leadership substantial benefits, according ize that Canada will have pref- that right now. I think we’re sit- Trudeau and every state and Group (WOLG) received to the minister. erential access, the European ting fine.” provincial government. a $75,000 grant from the “It’s an opportunity... to get in Union will have preferential Manitoba needs to produce “We come (sic) out of there Manitoba government’s Partner on the ground floor if you will. access,” said Hayes. “I don’t 1,500 more slaughter hogs a day unified as an organization,” 4 Growth program to assist its We’ve done a number of trade think the other countries will to meet the processing capacity Eichler said. “Yes we realize efforts to attract a soybean- deals over the past number of let us back in, all 11 countries of Maple Leaf Foods and Hylife there are some concerns over crushing plant. years, but certainly this will would have to vote yes and if Foods, Eichler said. supply management, but none There’s increased optimism open the door for more oppor- you’re in Canadian agriculture “That’s without any new that would be an impairment to about attracting more agricul- tunities,” said Eichler, noting and you have that preferential trade in regards to CETA moving forward with NAFTA. tural processing to Manitoba, that Japan in particular is a sig- access to Japan, do you want (Comprehensive Economic “I feel very strongly that we’re and especially around Portage nificant importer of Canadian the Americans in that market? I Trade Agreement with the going to be just fine.” la Prairie, in the wake of con- beef, as well as pork. Vietnam don’t think it happens.” European Union),” he said. Eichler said he sees more struction of Roquette’s pea plant is also a big importer of pork Continuing economic growth Eichler said he’s only aware of hope in trade deals with Asia, at Portage, Eichler said. products. in China will present other plans for three new hog barns to such as the since-announced “They’ve had lots and lots of When U.S. President Donald trade opportunities for the U.S., be built. TPP II, than with the much- opportunities — people com- Trump pulled out of the original but Hayes believes the U.S. “There are municipalities touted European agreement ing, knocking on their doors Trans-Pacific Partnership last has missed substantial oppor- looking at it,” he said, because known as CETA, that came into saying, ‘jeez, what is it that January, many believed the deal tunity by not participating in they see hog production as effect last year. Portage has, and what is it that was dead. However, Australia, the reimagined Trans-Pacific good for their local economy. “I see that as an opportunity Manitoba has that is so darn Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Partnership. for us to capture more of the interesting... ?” he said. Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, “At some point the U.S. has Still hopeful Asian market, in particular with “Of course we look forward Singapore, Vietnam and Canada to come to its senses,” he said Speaking to reporters at Ag the pork market and also the to working in partnerships with ultimately forged on ahead. — a process he expects to take Days one year ago Eichler said canola, also peas and beans... ” them in order to get more busi- “I’m not overly concerned “three more years” to complete. he was optimistic Trump would he said. ness opportunities.” that the United States is not in see NAFTA’s value and last week “I can’t see a lot of gains in Manitoba farmers might on it,” Eichler said. “I see it as [email protected] said his position hasn’t changed. regards to CETA mainly because know in March whether fuels “I think he (Trump) sees of the European organic mode used to heat barns, greenhouses opportunities for trade...” that they’re in right now... ” and dry grain will be exempt Eichler said. “I am very from a provincial carbon tax, impressed with Sonny Perdue, Beef growth Eichler said. the secretary of agriculture. Manitoba beef cattle numbers Fuels in farm implements He’s very pro-trade. His deputy are up 38,000 from a year ago, are exempt from Manitoba’s secretary is also pro-trade. So but it’s nowhere where it needs $25-a-tonne carbon tax Premier I think we have all the right to be, Eichler said. Brian Pallister unveiled in people in our camp in order to There has been lots of discus- October. ensure that we do get it right.” sion about building a soybean- “We’ve been listening and American and Canadian crushing plant in Manitoba, he working with our farm fami- elected state and provincial offi- said. lies... ” Eichler said. “We want to cials representing agricultural “I can tell you this much. make sure our farmers remain and rural issues passed a resolu- I’ve had several inquiries, but I competitive. So the jury’s still tion in support of NAFTA during haven’t seen any cheques yet. out, but we’re certainly working the 2018 Legislative Agriculture They always say the cheque is on it.” Chairs Summit (LACS) hosted in the mail, but unless I get a by the State Ag and Rural cheque we’re not going to be [email protected] Manitoba’s Minister of Agriculture Ralph Eichler, speaks to reporters at Keystone Agricultural Producers annual general meeting in Winnipeg. phoTO: shannon vanraes

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o, your editor has not suddenly developed a love of free-form N beatnik poetry in middle age, producing that seemingly nonsensical headline. It might not look like it, but those unrelated words are conveying critical information that could save lives under the right circumstances. The problem is a familiar one to any Gord Gilmour rural resident — how do you tell some- Editor one unfamiliar with your neck of the woods how to get somewhere? “Go four miles north, turn east at the old school, then north again at the red barn,” is fine when it’s something that isn’t critical. But when the stakes are higher, that just won’t cut it. Perhaps the most glaring example of this is rural emergency services. Police, ambulance and fire vehicles need to Fifth Avenue cowboys get to where they’re going as quickly as possible, and often that can be in a relative middle of nowhere. When they get of their $200-million deal with Pinnacle, JBS lost on the way the stakes can be life or death. BY ALAN GUEBERT noted that Pinnacle “will continue delivering The problem loomed large during the resolution discus- Farm & Food fed cattle to JBS USA packing plants.” sion last week at the annual general meeting of the Keystone So JBS USA, like Uber, and Cargill, too, for Agricultural. (See story on front page.) aybe it’s a sign of our fast-changing that matter, has figured out it doesn’t need With emergency medical stations closing throughout times, but paradox and irony seem as inventory in order to sell inventory. It only rural Manitoba and calls being answered by centralized M common today as lunch and supper. needs unlimited access to inventory. dispatches, the province’s farmers are rightly a bit worried. For example, the world’s largest taxi com- But it’s even more paradoxical than that. Suddenly it’s not local women and men responding to the pany, Uber, owns no taxis and the world’s sec- In its purchase announcement, Pinnacle calls, but personnel from much farther afield, with little or ond-largest air force is the U.S. Navy. explained that it was “excited to work no local knowledge. The same is true of the beef sector. As of closely with our operating partner, Arcadia Add to that there’s no coherent system of conveying geo- mid-January, the owner of the world’s largest Asset Management, and our strategic part- graphic locations, as Shannon VanRaes reported, and one cattle feedlot operation isn’t a rancher, a feed- ner, Ospraie Management, to support… Five has the makings of a serious situation. Right now the prov- lot operator or even a meat packer. Rivers’ talented management team.” ince has a patchwork of different standards, leaving those It’s Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P., an So three new firms are now the functional seeking emergency services wondering just how they should “alternative asset management firm,” based at equivalent of the former one and none have tell an ambulance operator how to get ‘here from there.’ 712 Fifth Ave. in New York. explained what their exact roles in America’s In some rural municipalities, properties are assigned num- It became the nation’s largest cattle feeder biggest cattle feeding company will be other bers, but those standards vary from jurisdiction to jurisdic- Jan. 18 when it purchased JBS USA’s massive than to supply cattle to its former owner. tion, leading to confusion. GPS co-ordinates might work, but operation, known as Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, In a presentation last Aug. 8, Pinnacle they are a long string of digits that can be easily confused for “approximately US$200 million.” described itself as having a global investor when the caller is under stress. In the middle of a heart JBS USA is the American arm of Brazilian base which “... includes public and corporate attack, there is no time to try to rattle off latitude: 49.911304, meat packer JBS S.A., a global meat company pension funds, insurance companies, endow- longitude: -97.202134. As for directions based on geographic whose majority owners, Wesley and Joesely ments, foundations, and family offices.” features, let’s just say there are a lot of old schools and red Batista, are eyeball deep in scandals in their Does even one of Pinnacle’s “global investor barns in rural Manitoba. home country. base” know that their asset manager just bet The answer to this thorny problem may lay with a frus- Last fall, JBS S.A. announced a “divest- US$200 million on a business where, accord- trated concert promoter from the United Kingdom. A few ment program” to finance a US$3.2-billion ing to Iowa State University data, cattle feeders years back, Chris Sheldrick was struggling to get bands and fine levied against the brothers for an alleged lost an average US$51.57 per head from 2008 equipment to venues — venues that could, in the case of bribery scheme in Brazil. Shortly thereafter, through 2017? music festivals, be isolated and hard to find, often in rural JBS sold the Canadian branch of Five Rivers, Now that’s a paradox. Despite the irrefutable, England. Eventually he and partner Mohan Ganesalingam hit a 75,000-head feeding operation in Brooks, long-term unprofitability of cattle feeding, cat- upon a concept that would convey this sort of information Alta., for US$40 million. The most recent sale tle continue to be fed and packers continue quickly and easily. marks JBS’s exit from all North American cattle to make money. In fact, there seems to be so In ‘simple’ terms they divided the world into three-metre feeding. much money in cattle feeding now that even squares — about 57 trillion of them — and give each one a In fact, the JBS-Pinnacle deal marks the Fifth Avenue cowboys are getting in the game. three-word name based on a list of about 25,000 words. Their first time in decades that no major U.S. meat Facts can’t explain it and it’s almost certain app or online platform (what3words.com) can then be used packer owns any cattle. the federal government won’t question it. So to find a location and the assigned three-word code. In the That’s a big deal because for decades cow- it’s a rather safe bet something other than an case of both the headline and the GPS location used in this boys and feedlot owners not “aligned” com- actual paradox is at work here. article, I have given you the location of the offices of this plained bitterly that packer-controlled cattle An even safer bet is that you and I are going publication, for example. allowed Big Meat to manipulate cattle prices. to pay for it. An approach like this has a few other merits, in addition The current wave of divestitures, however, to being a simple way to tag a location. Unlike a property won’t prevent packers from having access to The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the number system, this approach can not just tell emergency cattle in their once-owned feedlots. As part U.S. and Canada. www.farmandfoodfile.com. responders where a field is, but also where within a field the problem lays. It also requires no data connection, other than the GPS function of most phones, as the entire information package is roughly the size of two or three full-resolution still photos or song files. OUR HISTORY: February 1992 In other parts of the world, it has amassed a track record of success as the music promoters suddenly find themselves heading a tech startup. The Red Cross and United Nations he Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade are already using it to co-ordinate disaster relief efforts. (GATT) had been going on for 5-1/2 years in February 1992. Though Mercedes Benz is beginning to include it as a navigation T it continued to stretch for another two years, there was concern option in its cars. Postal services in Mongolia and Nigeria, that an impending agreement would limit Canada’s ability to maintain sup- locales with substantial nomadic populations, use it to co- ply management. A crowd of farmers and other supporters, estimated at ordinate deliveries to these groups. between 30,000 and 40,000, travelled to Ottawa to show their support for It’s not a perfect system and there are some caveats. A pri- the marketing system. Most were from Ontario and Quebec but there were vate company owns it, rather than being open source or pub- also busloads from B.C. to Newfoundland and it was estimated that one-third lic. The organization has, however, stated it will find a way of the dairy farmers from P.E.I. were there. A crowd of close to 1,000 dairy and to work with non-profit entities that’s fair, and has offered poultry farmers also held a meeting at a Winnipeg hotel, with speakers warn- assurances that if the company fails, the data and system will ing that the GATT agreement could put 2,400 Manitoba producers’ jobs on go open source, lowering the likelihood of it becoming an the line. ‘orphan’ technology. Earlier that month in Ottawa, Russian President Boris Yeltsin had been in One thing is certain — we all now exist in an era where it’s Ottawa and signed a long-term agreement to buy 25 million tonnes of wheat possible to design and implement these sorts of solutions and barley over the next five years. However, there were concerns emerging that mask the complexity behind the scenes and make the about whether Russia and the states formed after the collapse of the Soviet interface for the user simple and intuitive. Union would be good credit risks. Where better to do that than for emergency services? That month Iowa pork producers passed a resolution asking for a ban on Canadian imports because of unfair trade practices, citing support under the national tripartite program, which [email protected] had paid $18.98 per hog in the fourth quarter of 1991 and $16.55 for the third quarter. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK A method to its madness There’s more to Richardson’s canola council withdrawal than meets the eye

And third, Richardson wasn’t competing interests in the The council had $15.7 mil- what still needs to be accom- BY ALLAN DAWSON alone. Viterra, Canada’s sec- pursuit of a common cause. lion in revenues in 2016. plished and determine the Co-operator staff ond-largest grain company, Richardson mustn’t become However, unlike Cereals most efficient way to deliver it. was united with Richardson complacent, or forget the Canada, the council is heav- Farmers don’t grow only anola is a Canadian suc- on streamlining the council. council’s role getting canola to ily involved in agronomy and canola, and grain companies cess story and there’s Viterra was going to walk too, where it is. research, which are highly val- don’t just handle canola. To C no disputing the Canola according to reliable sources, If it ain’t broke, why fix it? ued by farmers. remain sustainable farm- Council of Canada’s role in but had a change of heart at It’s about time and money And agronomy is paying ers need a range of profitable making it so. the last minute. and the bigger picture. off. Canadian canola yields crop options. That’s why when Richardson Had the council lost its As canola production has jumped 61 per cent over 20 The flax council closed its International, Canada’s largest two biggest grain company- grown, so too have council years to average of 42.3 bush- office Jan. 31 due to a lack grain company, didn’t renew members, the question would revenues and spending. els an acre in 2016. Improved of funds, largely because its council membership in be, ‘what’s going on with the Membership in Soy Canada genetics are part of it, but so Richardson pulled out of it 2018, there was shock, disap- council?’ instead of, ‘what’s and the canola and flax coun- are better farming practices. too. The flax council will oper- pointment, concern and even with Richardson?’ cils, cost Richardson “well Richardson questions the ate online with a single part- anger. Sources also say most other over” $1 million a year, Ruest council’s role in agronomy. An time employee. But think of Why would Richardson sud- major grain companies share says. Most of that money went alternative is to transfer it to what the flax council could denly pull out of an organiza- Richardson’s position. the canola council. the provincial canola grower do with at least a full-time tion with a proven track record If so, why hasn’t the council Moreover, membership in associations, or the Canadian administrator and agrono- benefiting the entire canola acted? every industry association eats Canola Growers Association mist working out of the canola sector? The answer perhaps rests up Richardson staff time. And with the appropriate reduc- council’s office. Richardson’s senior vice- in how the council functions. often the issues dealt by differ- tion in council membership An oilseed council could president corporate affairs Policy is based on consensus ent associations are the same fees to offset the cost. continue to promote can- and general counsel, Jean- — an approach that has served or similar. The elephant in the room is ola, but also work to make Marc Ruest, said his company the council, and the industry Despite its huge contribu- that canola is a victim of its flax more profitable, making wants the canola council, the well, for more than 50 years, tion, Richardson had no more own success. farmers Flax Council of Canada and but can also stifle change. say in the canola council than The Cinderella crop, so less reliant on canola, Soy Canada to form a sin- The status quo has a lot any other member. named for its rags-to-riches whose tight rotations threaten gle oilseeds council to save of momentum. Change isn’t That’s a good thing for the story, has been transformed future profitability. money. Fair enough, but easy, especially in the face of sake of industry co-operation from weedy, low-yielding, Some farmers complain of leaving the council seemed success. and trust. But it underscores industrial oil-producing rape- ‘checkoff fatigue.’ In response extreme, almost petulant. There’s no disputing, includ- inequities in the council’s seed, to canola, a resilient, five Manitoba commodity Dig deeper and the picture ing by Richardson, that the funding model. high-yielding crop that pro- groups — wheat and barley, changes. canola council does good Coincidently Cereals duces heart-healthy oil and pulse and soybean, corn, sun- First, this isn’t new. For sev- work. Its top-notch staff is Canada’s entire budget is just valued protein meal for live- flowers and flax growers — are eral years Richardson has professional in everything it $1 million. stock. Canola is probably, proposing to merge. The goal been promoting greater coun- does. Cereals Canada, like the most years, western Canadian is to make better use of farm- cil efficiency, but Richardson Canola’s value to the canola council, is funded by farmers’ most profitable crop. ers’ money by improving the says the can just kept getting Canadian economy tripled farmers, grain and life sci- Fifty years ago canola profitability and sustainability kicked down the road. over the past decade to $26.7 ence companies. Both organ- needed the focus and dedica- of all their crops. Second, Richardson’s deci- billion a year, said an inde- izations do market develop- tion of a single industry asso- Richardson is proposing the sion wasn’t sudden. The coun- pendent analysis released ment and tackle trade issues. ciation to push it to where it same with an oilseeds council. cil was warned more than a by the council last year. The The council has 38 employees is today. Canola mustn’t coast, Let the debate begin. year ago Richardson would council is credited with deftly compared to Cereals Canada’s but it’s time to take stock of secede without reforms. pulling together disparate and six. what’s been accomplished, [email protected]

TPP II: Hedging against NAFTA, and America The deal looks good for most farms but supply management will likely suffer and should plan for the future

out the United States. CPTPP than 40,000 to about 11,000. the work of the Harper govern- BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS is indeed NAFTA – minus the If CETA created a With poultry and egg produc- ment by capturing the essence Dalhousie University United States, of course – but tion, we have seen even more of the TPP deal. with a new link to a rapidly breach in our highly consolidation. This is a world- Signing this deal will mean v e n a s t h e N o r t h growing market. protectionist scheme, wide trend, but it begs the that, by 2025, Canada’s farm- Amer ican free trade For Canada, this is a signifi- CPTPP will blow it question: Why are we maintain- ers and food processors, with E agreement talks continue, cant gain on the world stage. If wide open. ing the status quo? their ambitious targets, could we’ve learned that the Trans- the Canada-European Union Through the years, politicians increase Canada’s agri-food Pacific Partnership is not dead Comprehensive Economic and have all declared their support exports to at least $75 billion after all. Trade Agreement (CETA) was for supply management – with annually. In fact, the trade deal among an opportunity for Canada one notable exception: Maxime CPTPP members probably Pacific Rim countries has a to become a trading plat- Bernier, who ended up losing hope the United States will new name: the Comprehensive form between two continents, the Conservative Party leader- eventually come to its senses and Progressive Agreement CPTPP is a clear statement that ply management’s supremacy ship race as a result. But gov- and embrace multilateral for Trans-Pacific Partnership Canada wants to become a rel- is slowly disintegrating. If CETA ernments are signing pacts that agreements again. Until then, (CPTPP). Along with Canada, evant player worldwide. created a breach in our highly are slowly destroying supply corridors crossing the Pacific to it includes Japan, Mexico, This can only make our agri- protectionist scheme, CPTPP management from the outside accommodate more trade will Malaysia and seven other food sector much stronger. will blow it wide open. – while publicly supporting the only get stronger. countries. The pact was made Our grain and livestock indus- Maintaining supply man- regime. As we ratify this deal, we without the participation of tries will now have the chance agement has been, to a large Meanwhile, some major need to remember that supply the United States, which rep- to make a dent in many Asian extent, a disservice to the sec- stakeholders are not waiting for management requires a differ- resented 60 per cent of the markets. But for our supply- tor. Those still in the system governments to become more ent approach – one based in original group’s combined GDP. managed sectors, which believe are content and are desper- forthcoming and are hedging reality. This was a massive loss for sure, that serving Canada’s popula- ately trying to convince the their bets against supply man- Instead of fuelling what is but nonetheless, the CPTPP tion of 36 million is enough, Canadian public that supply agement. Canadian companies already a highly polarized remains an important global signing CPTPP represents a management serves them well. such as Saputo have already debate on the issue, we have deal. new challenge. But it only serves those still in taken a position in the Asia- to think about what Supply The original deal was all The new deal will allow more the system. Pacific market by investing in Management 2.0 will look like. about the United States and dairy, eggs and poultry prod- Thousands of farms have Australia. And considering what is to Japan trying to counter China’s ucts into our market. Details disappeared over the past few Canadian supporters of inter- come, sectors are running out economic emergence. Donald have not yet been released, but decades, even though supply national trade should recog- of time. Trump pulled his country out it appears CPTPP will loosen management was established nize, no matter what the poli- of the deal when he became tariffs on some products that to protect the family farm. tics are, that the Trudeau gov- Sylvain Charlebois, is professor in Food U.S. president, but the world is are not currently allowed in our The number of dairy farms in ernment did the right thing in Distribution and Policy at Dalhousie marching on, so it seems, with- market. In other words, sup- Canada has gone from more agreeing to CPTPP. It validated University. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 FROM PAGE ONE

group merger Continued from page 1 “I worry that it will be extremely all of his checkoffs back in one quick phone call,” Starbuck easy for a farmer to farmer Ed Rempel said during a pick up the phone question and comment period and get all of his following a presentation on the checkoffs back in proposed merger of the Mani- toba Wheat and Barley Grow- one quick phone ers, Manitoba Flax Growers, the call. Even more National Sunflower Association worrisome is that of Canada and Manitoba Corn Growers and Manitoba Pulse & there are major Soybean Growers. western Canadian “Even more worrisome is that farm accounting there are major western Ca- firms that are now nadian farm accounting firms that are now suggesting that suggesting that farmers request their checkoffs farmers request back, which I consider treason- their checkoffs back, ous.” Rempel said about eight which I consider per cent of farmers request a Rob Hannam of Synthesis Agri-Food Network, who has been hired to assist in the merger discussions, treasonous.” checkoff refund from Prairie spoke about the proposal Jan. 16 at Ag Days. PHOTOs: ALLAN DAWSON canola associations. Rempel said he thought if refund requests exceed 13 per cent the Manitoba government would decertify the associa- Ed Rempel tion. Turns out the threshold is higher. According to regulations under the Agricultural eralists,’ or will subcommit- Producers’ Organization Fund- tees be established for specific ing Act, if checkoff refunds crops? from a commodity group with- “We are still in the middle in any year exceed 30 per cent of that,” said Rob Hannam of of the farmers, and accounts Synthesis Agri-Food Network, for at least 30 per cent of the which has been hired to assist checkoff collected, a referen- in the merger discussions. “At dum must be held to deter- this point we’re thinking gen- mine whether the organization During a discussion at Ag Days Jan. 16, eralists.” should continue to be desig- Starbuck farmer Ed Rempel said he’s When Hannam asked what nated and therefore eligible for worried the merger of five commodity Sims would suggest, Sims said a checkoff. Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association chair Fred Greig says the merger groups will make it easier for farmers each crop needs a leader. If a majority of farmers vote idea came from farmers not grain companies or processors. to request a checkoff refund. against continuing the des- Ongoing idea ignation, the Manitoba Farm However, another farmer now,” the farmer said. “They better staffing. Hopefully if The idea to merge the asso- Products Marketing Council said by not merging, check- are looking at their operations we’re doing our jobs it will be ciations evolved over the past shall recommend to the minis- off refund requests could in- as a line item — expenses. I status quo. But we still run a few years. Four of the five ter of agriculture that the des- crease. think that a larger group may real risk of withdrawals doing groups are headquartered in ignation be revoked, the regu- “I look at the younger gen- bring some betterment pos- what we’re doing today.” a Carman office owned by the lations state. eration coming along right sibly — some better research, Lowe Farm farmer Butch Corn Growers and had already Harder said he worries merg- been collaborating. ing the five organizations Earlier in the meeting, Han- will create a big workload for nam said the groups believe farmer-elected directors who by merging they can serve will rely increasingly on staff farmers more efficiently, mak- to run the organization. ing their checkoff dollars go “I can just see this being an further. industry takeover of a research An amalgamation proposal organization,” Harder said. “If (https://www.mbcrops.ca) industry takes it over, they released in December says if look after themselves not the they merge the new organiza- farmers.” tion would focus on the same things the five currently do — Farmers first research, agronomy and mar- Manitoba Wheat and Barley ket development. Growers Association chair The organization would be Fred Greig said he doesn’t governed by a farmer board of expect to spend more on hir- 15 directors, elected at large, ing staff. representing all farmers grow- “I guess from my standpoint ing crops currently represent- what we see is that staff might ed by the five organizations. be prepping me as a director The merger has been dis- so I don’t have to spend quite cussed at four public meet- as much time going through ings, including Ag Days. those reports,” Greig replied. Farmers can also talk about Later when asked if grain the idea when the associations companies or processors had hold their annual meetings suggested the merger, Greig during CropConnect in Febru- said: “No, absolutely not. This ary. is not a new idea. Producers A final vote will be held at over a number of years have each of the five organizations’ had the suggestion that there annual meetings in February should be more co-operation. 2019, or at a special meeting of I know from Manitoba Wheat members, the report says. and Barley’s standpoint we “The goal, subject to ap- tried to work with Alberta and proval by the Manitoba Farm Saskatchewan and we had Products Marketing Council the idea maybe we should be (MFPMC) and Manitoba Agri- working with Manitoba as culture, is that the regulation well.” designating the new organiza- MacGregor farmer Cur- tion as the representative or- tis Sims asked since no one ganization of producers of the person can be an expert in named crops will be effective all crops, how directors of a on August 1, 2019,” the report merged board will show lead- says. ership for particular crops. Will the board consist of ‘gen- [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 7

EMS closures union, an air ambulance serv- Commissioner and representa- Continued from page 1 ice provider, a rural EMS man- “Response times are critical to people who have tives from the RCMP about the ager and provincial bureau- been injured and we don’t want to see farmers issues around effectively locat- announced that new EMS sta- crats. However, organizations ing emergency callers. He said tions will be built in Alonsa, representing rural municipali- losing their lives or their infrastructure, if it’s in that better training and stand- Eriksdale, Manigotagan, ties and rural health authorities the case of a fire.” ardization are key to improving Miniota and Cowan. Existing were not part of the task force. response times. stations in Glenboro and “It’s a lot more top-down “It became very clear it is a Virden will be upgraded to than I thought it was going to Simon Ellis fractured system and there are regional hubs. be and that’s always concern- multiple layers involved with A total of 29 new paramedic ing when you start to see gov- it,” he said. positions will also be created ernments doing that, especially Les Ferris of District 2 added under the new model, although in our health-care system,” medics who will be available “The ambulance got lost and that a big part of the problem some will be filled by moving Mazier said. 24 hours a day, seven days a he died,” said Dewar. “Now with giving out the so-called existing staff from on-call and week.” whether he would have sur- 911 number issued to a prop- call-back shifts to full-time Staff not facilities But EMS station closures vived or not is another ques- erty is that signage can be positions, a move the provin- Manitoba’s Minister of were not the only health-care tion, but the ambulance took inconsistent and difficult to cial government says will save Agriculture Ralph Eichler, concern brought forward at the three-quarters of an hour spot. “Part of the problem is money. spoke to producers at the Keystone meeting. Even under to find him six miles from the standardization of the road “It’s quite concerning,” said meeting and noted the govern- the existing EMS model, many Dauphin.” markers, some municipali- Dan Mazier, KAP president. ment has been in discussions producers say response times He said that 911 calls in ties jumped before there was The Justice-area farmer said with STARS Air Ambulance are hampered by a patchwork his area are routed through a standard and those numbers it’s hard to fathom how greater regarding the changes to rural system used to direct ambu- Brandon and that call takers are the blue ones that a lot of distances between EMS sta- service, but directed further lances and fire apparatus. there are unfamiliar with the people see; of course the green tions could result in shorter questions to Health Minister A second resolution moved area being serviced. ones are standard and a lot wait times for those facing an Kelvin Goertzen. by Ellis proposed that Keystone “I’m quicker phoning the easier to identify and read,” he emergency. For his part, the health min- Agricultural Producers “lobby local fire department and tell- said. He also questions the process ister emphasized that the new the Manitoba government to ing it where I am,” he said. “We Mazier noted that poor cel- used to determine which sta- model is not about brick-and- investigate the challenges asso- really need to get this sorted lular service also continues to tions would be closed, noting mortar ambulance garages. ciated with identifying rural out in this province.” hamper emergency services there was little, if any, consul- “It’s about investing in more locations and access routes,” and communication in rural tation with rural municipali- full-time paramedics working and “develop a solution that Unreliable areas of the province. ties or other rural organizations in rural Manitoba so that we will standardize and sim- How properties are identi- “We all understand that about the issue prior to the are able to match resources plify the ability of emergency fied varies from municipality things gotta change, that things government’s announcement with call volumes and provide responders to identify these to municipality and produc- are going to be modernized, we last summer. Manitobans with a reliable and locations and the best routes ers at the meeting expressed see that and do that in agricul- Recommendations to close responsive service when they for accessing them.” uncertainty as to whether they ture quite a bit and certainly in the 23 stations came from the need it,” Goertzen said. “While Several producers spoke to should give emergency dis- health services. But there’s got EMS Review Task Force, which we understand that change is the issue. patchers the number assigned to be better tools to stop peo- was created by the previous difficult, particularly in rural “I hope that everybody can to the property, a GPS location ple from slipping through the provincial government in 2013. communities, we are certain support this,” said Don Dewar, or landmark-based directions. cracks,” he said. The task force included repre- that Manitobans will experi- who represents District 11, Keith Castonguay, director Both resolutions were sentatives from the Winnipeg ence either the same or bet- recalling the recent death of a of the Manitoba Farm Safety passed. Regional Health Authority, Red ter levels of service from highly neighbour who had suffered a Program, said he has spo- River College, the paramedics’ trained and professional para- heart attack. ken to the Office of the Fire [email protected]

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reaching $75 billion in annual Jim Robbins, president of STAFF agri-food exports by 2025, he the Organic Federation of The Jan. 26 federal funding announcement also said. Canada, whose mandate is includes an additional $72,500 for the COG to he federal government “Canadian organic farmers the maintenance and inter- will commit $250,000 and food processors are produc- pretation of the Canadian put toward development of a user-friendly T towards a review process ing a quality product that con- Organic Standards, as well guide to the Canadian Organic Standards. of the Canadian Organic sumers in Canada and around as management of scientific Standards, a procedure that the world demand,” he said. research in organic agricul- must be conducted every five The current review of the ture in Canada, said both years. Standards must be complete by domestic consumers and for- The sector had stepped 2020. eign buyers must be assured up its call for funding in The push for this funding organic practices are both recent months, noting support came from key play- ecologically sound and con- role within agriculture in Canadian products would be that without resources to ers in the organic sector includ- sistent with current scientific Canada,” said Dag Falck, banned from their countries fund the required update ing Canadian Organic Growers knowledge. president of COTA board. if an organic regulation were the Standards is at risk of (COG), the Organic Federation “The rapidly growing The review process is esti- not put in place. being withdrawn under the of Canada (OFC), the Canadian Canadian organic indus- mated to cost approximately The Jan. 26 federal funding Standards Council of Canada. Organic Trade Association try depends on a sound $550,000. The organic indus- announcement also includes F e d e r a l M i n i s t e r o f (COTA) and others. Canadian Organic Standard,” try will be exploring various an additional $72,500 for the Agriculture and Agri- There was an outpouring of he said. options with government to COG to put toward develop- Food Lawrence MacAuley support for this, said a spokes- The Canadian Organic obtain the funds to pay the ment of a user-friendly guide announced the funding person for the COG, noting it Trade Association is remaining amount. to the Canadian Organic Jan. 26 acknowledging the came both from national and applauding the move and the The Organic Standards Standards. Canadian organic industry is provincial groups within the partnership with Agriculture were created and became As well, COTA has received one of Canada’s fastest-grow- organic community and numer- and Agri-Food Canada it regulated by the federal gov- an additional $95,114 ing agricultural sectors, with ous commodity organizations represents. ernment in 2009 as inter- through the AgriMarketing more than $5.4 billion in retail beyond the sector. “We take our responsibil- national trade increased for Program, towards its interna- sales in 2017. All want to see this sec- ity for providing a growing organic products in the early tional market development Growing the Canadian tor remain competitive both portion of food seriously 2000s. strategy. organic sector will contribute domestically and abroad, said and see the need for tak- At the time, major interna- to the government’s goal of Rochelle Eisen, COG president. ing an increasingly active tional trading partners said [email protected]

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province. (Provinces “with- In some cases, the tax also BY ALEXIS KIENLEN out a provincial carbon pol- lowers the prices farmers FBC staff lution pricing system” would receive, he said. be subject to a federal carbon When barley goes to a malt t’s hard to put exact num- tax, starting at $10 per tonne plant or canola to a crusher, bers on it — but Alberta’s this year, and rising to $50 per those operations pay the tax, I carbon tax is taking its toll, tonne by 2022.) too, and they make up for it say farmers. Team Alberta, which repre- by reducing the price they pay And that toll increased at sents the province’s four larg- for that barley or canola, said the start of the year, when the est crop commissions (wheat, Lenz. carbon tax increased to $30 a barley, pulses, and canola) Alberta Barley is also work- tonne — a 50 per cent jump has been lobbying provin- ing to nail down the precise from the initial $20-a-tonne cially, including taking part cost impact on farmers while tax implemented a year ago. in meetings on the Climate lobbying the provincial gov- For some things, the per- The fuel in the tractor is exempt from the carbon tax, but not the fertilizer that’s Leadership Plan, the NDP government to have input on car- unit impact is known but being applied. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK ernment’s strategy to cut carbon-reducing projects funded then you have to calculate bon emissions. by the carbon tax. usage. For example, the Jan. “You could easily go through export countries he competes “We’re trying to bring the Milk producers have noticed 1 increase added another 50 400 to 600 gigajoules when against has a carbon levy, said government to the realization increases in their gas bills, as cents to a gigajoule to natural you’re grain drying, or even Vandervalk, noting Australia about how it will affect pri- well as their electricity costs, gas prices bringing the total more if you’re farming up had one but scrapped it. mary producers,” said Alberta said Albert Kamps, vice-chair extra cost from the carbon tax north,” he said. Vandervalk is the Alberta Barley chair Jason Lenz. of Alberta Milk. to $1.51. But other costs are harder vice-president of the Western Their key point is that farm- “It is an impact and it’s not That adds up in a hurry to calculate, such as the Canadian Wheat Growers, ers will pay more for inputs substantial, but it does cut when you’re drying grain, impact on the cost of ship- which has been actively lobby- but have no way of passing on into the bottom line,” he said. said Stephen Vandervalk, who ping grain on part of the route ing MPs and speaking to agri- those extra costs. “That should show up in the grows malt barley, durum, to West Coast terminals. But cultural committees in Ottawa “If I’m buying fertilizer, the dairy cost studies.” canola, and export timothy on it’s already very expensive to as the federal government pre- supplier adds a carbon tax on Like Team Alberta and the his 10,000-acre farm near Fort transport grain from Western pares to bring in legislation to his input prices,” said Lenz, Western Canadian Wheat Macleod, Alta. Canada and none of the requiring carbon taxes in every who farms near Bentley, Alta. Growers, his organization is working to tally the extra cost borne by its members. Kamps also points out that milk producers can do little to reduce their natural gas use because they need hot water for clean facilities and clean milk, and to keep barns warm for animals. Purple fuel (gasoline used on farms) has been exempted from the carbon tax, which now adds 6.7 cents to a litre of regular gas. And while that’s appreciated, cattle producers haven’t seen any benefits from the money raised by the tax which has increased costs for heating and electricity, said Kelly Smith-Fraser, vice-chair of Alberta Beef Producers. Hard-to-kill grassy weeds are no match for EVEREST® 3.0. An advanced, easier-to-use formulation delivers Like grain production, the superior Flush after flush™ control of wild oats and green foxtail. In addition, EVEREST 3.0 is now registered cattle business is an export- oriented industry, and ranch- for use on yellow foxtail*, barnyard grass*, Japanese brome and key broadleaf weeds that can invade your ers are now at an economic disadvantage to their foreign wheat and rob your yields. You’ll still get best-in-class crop safety and unmatched application flexibility. competitors, she said. Talk to your retailer or visit everest3-0.ca to learn more. Smith-Fraser, who raises Maine-Anjou cattle near Pine Lake, Alta., would like to see an ecosystems service program that would help ranchers care for their grasslands. “That would assist us finan- cially and environmentally, and ensure that those grasslands remain as they are and are not converted to cropland,” she said. Farmers from across Alberta have complained there’s been no meaningful recognition of environmental benefits produced by farms and ranches, such as carbon sequestration and grassland preservation. The province issues carbon tax rebates for lower- and middle-income earners. It says the rebate for one-third of house- holds is larger than their carbon tax costs; another third have most of their extra costs covered; and one-third receive no rebate. But government efforts to reduce carbon emissions affect farmers in different ways, said Vandervalk. He points to technology that reduces emissions on tractors but adds $70,000 to *Suppression alone; Control with tank-mix of INFERNO® WDG Herbicide. $80,000 to their price tag. “Tractors are getting used Always read and follow label directions. EVEREST and INFERNO are registered trademarks of an Arysta LifeScience Group Company. The “Flush after flush” slogan is a trademark of an Arysta LifeScience Group Company. Arysta LifeScience and the Arysta LifeScience 200 to 300 hours a year,” he logo are registered trademarks of Arysta LifeScience Corporation. ©2018 Arysta LifeScience Group Company. 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EXCHANGES: $1 Cdn: $0.81162 U.S. LIVESTOCK MARKETS January 26, 2018 $1 U.S: $1.2321 Cdn.

column Cattle Prices (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg January 26, 2018 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 78.00 - 84.00 D3 Cows 68.00 - 76.00 Cattle sales accelerate Bulls 95.00 - 106.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 145.00 - 168.00 (801-900 lbs.) 158.00 - 177.00 after post-holiday slump (701-800 lbs.) 165.00 - 188.50 (601-700 lbs.) 178.00 - 206.00 (501-600 lbs.) 190.00 - 225.00 USDA’s Cattle on Feed report gave the futures a boost (401-500 lbs.) 210.00 - 245.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 140.00 - 155.00 (801-900 lbs.) 145.00 - 166.00 (701-800 lbs.) 150.00 - 174.00 (601-700 lbs.) 158.00 - 183.00 Ashley robinson “The majority of the cattle were (501-600 lbs.) 165.00 - 201.00 CNSC (401-500 lbs.) 180.00 - 209.00 going west… the eastern buyer Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 163.00 - 163.50 $ 118.22 - 149.27 was here and calves (were) going Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 83.00 - 98.00 124.80 - 146.81 to go east again too.” D1, 2 Cows 74.00 - 89.00 52.03 - 71.61 D3 Cows 171.00 - 180.00 52.03 - 71.61 Bulls 174.00 - 183.00 75.59 - 96.41 ollowing the new year slump, sales are Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 180.00 - 193.00 $ 164.31 - 190.65 starting to pick up again at Manitoba rick gabrielle (801-900 lbs.) 193.00 - 212.00 167.24 - 191.32 auction marts. Heartland Livestock Services, Virden (701-800 lbs.) 215.00 - 237.00 152.38 - 205.88 F (601-700 lbs.) 234.00 - 260.00 171.38 - 224.21 “It just felt a lot better this week. It was (501-600 lbs.) 158.00 - 165.00 183.85 - 244.39 like (the buyers) wanted them again, before (401-500 lbs.) 160.00 - 172.00 168.45 - 235.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 166.00 - 179.00 $ 136.86 - 161.58 you just wondered… does somebody want Prices are similar to this time last year. (801-900 lbs.) 171.00 - 189.00 129.96 - 172.43 them?” said Rick Gabrielle with Heartland Around the province 800- to 900-lb. steers (701-800 lbs.) 183.00 - 205.00 133.53 - 175.88 Livestock Services at Virden. were getting around $170-$190 per hundred- (601-700 lbs.) 195.00 - 217.00 142.27 - 196.36 (501-600 lbs.) 183.00 - 204.00 138.05 - 197.65 Over 8,400 head of cattle were sold weight (cwt). Heifers the same weights were (401-500 lbs.) 190.00 - 214.00 143.31 - 190.29 through the province’s eight major auction lower, at $155-$165/cwt. marts for the week ended Jan. 26. In Virden “I had a local seller call me and wonder Futures (January 26, 2018) in U.S. the volume was down to 1,307, from 2,078 what his seven-weight steers would bring. Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change February 2018 122.48 0.52 January 2018 147.85 -1.33 head the previous week, but according to We averaged $180.60 with the seven-weight April 2018 122.60 -0.88 March 2018 143.93 -3.25 Gabrielle, demand was better. steers yesterday and a year ago he got $180,” June 2018 114.23 -1.13 April 2018 144.73 -2.65 The previous week, the usual cattle buyer Gabrielle said. “I would say we’re pretty August 2018 111.28 -1.32 May 2018 144.58 -2.38 October 2018 112.63 -0.72 August 2018 147.70 -1.73 from out east didn’t attend the sale, but this much running neck and neck to where we

December 2018 114.88 -0.40 September 2018 148.25 -0.75 week he was there, which helped increase were last year.” demand, according to Gabrielle. On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) “The majority of the cattle were going (CME), cattle futures rallied for the major- Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous Jan 20, 2018 Year Jan 20, 2018 Year west… the eastern buyer was here and ity of the week and sank lower Thursday Canada 50,546 46,480 Prime 995 823 calves (were) going to go east again too,” he after the U.S. dollar strengthened; however, East 13,883 10,398 AAA 25,047 24,128 said. futures recovered Friday. West 36,663 36,082 AA 11,771 11,488 Manitoba NA NA A 442 467 Volume was down, however, from the The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. 615,000 609,000 B 624 596 larger-than-normal fall run. At Virden there monthly Cattle on Feed report, released D 10,433 10,411 were 8,500 head more cattle sold in 2017 Friday afternoon, showed U.S. ranch- E 251 258 than in 2016. ers sent nearly one per cent more cattle to “A lot of people were moving their calves U.S. feedlots in December than the year sooner. So that’s maybe a factor of why our before, which provided support for the mar- Hog Prices number was down (this week),” Gabrielle ket. February live cattle futures finished the (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture said. week 2.125 U.S. cents higher, at US$1.246/lb. E - Estimation Looking toward the upcoming week, how- MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) ever, sale numbers will be up again. There Ashley Robinson writes for Commodity News Service MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 179E 177.97 174.20 were already 2,100 head of cattle counted at Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 167E 165.36 162.83 the presort, Gabrielle said. commodity market reporting. ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 164.95 163.55 161.05 PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 168.78 163.89 164.37

Futures (January 26, 2018) in U.S. Hogs Close Change February 2018 72.48 -0.58 briefs April 2018 73.83 -2.08 May 2018 78.90 -1.22 June 2018 83.38 -1.63 July 2018 83.88 -1.43 Farm ministers ment practices, biosecurity “At the same time, con- and biosafety and knowl- sumers are increasingly support animal edge exchange. calling for livestock produc- Other Market Prices The ministers said more tion to be made more sus- welfare international co-operation tainable and more respect- is necessary “in order to ful of animal welfare.” Sheep and Lambs make livestock production Ministers undertook to Winnipeg (100 Hd) SunGold REUTERS and animal husbandry more give greater consideration $/cwt Wooled Fats Toronto Specialty Meats to animal health and ani- Ewes Choice — 124.58 - 169.59 — sustainable, responsible and Lambs (110+ lb.) — 194.39 - 208.66 An international meet- efficient.” mal welfare in training (95 - 109 lb.) — 205.16 - 226.66 ing of agriculture ministers There is also a require- programs. (80 - 94 lb.) — 248.38 - 291.65 has called for more atten- ment to bring livestock A balanced consump- (Under 80 lb.) — 260.57 - 318.96 (New crop) — — tion for farm animal wel- breeding and husbandry tion of meat is needed for a fare and a reduction in the further into line with con- healthy diet, health protec- use of growth-enhancing sumers’ expectations tion and the efficient use of Chickens E ggs medications. of humane care of farm resources, they said. Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded The ministers, from more animals. Animal health and the Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board than 70 countries, made “We note that the demand connection with human 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective November 10, 2013. the statement Jan. 20 in for food of animal origin, in health is another key issue, 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous Berlin, Germany at the 10th particular food derived from said German Agriculture A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ meat, milk and eggs, is pro- Minister Christian Schmidt A Medium 1.82 1.87 Conference. jected to rise significantly in after the meeting. T urkeys A Small 1.40 1.45 Their session-ending many regions of the world “This is especially clear Minimum prices as of November 12, 2017 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 communiqué recognized due to the growing popula- with (animal diseases B roiler Turkeys Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 a global need to improve tion, increasing purchasing which can be transmitted to (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15 animal health and animal power and changes in con- humans) and the problem Grade A ...... $1.910 welfare by promoting good sumer behaviour,” the com- of resistance to antibiotics,” Undergrade ...... $1.820 Goats Hen Turkeys animal husbandry manage- muniqué said. Schmidt said. (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Winnipeg Toronto Grade A ...... $1.890 (Hd Fats) ($/cwt) Undergrade ...... $1.790 Kids — 83.73 - 250.96 L ight Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Billys — — (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Mature — 83.73 - 303.33 Grade A ...... $1.890 Undergrade ...... $1.790 H orses Tom Turkeys Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Grade A...... $1.890 <1,000 lbs. — 25.00 - 35.00 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 Undergrade...... $1.805 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise. 1,000 lbs.+ — 25.00 - 40.00 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 11 GRAIN MARKETS column Manitoba Elevator Prices

Average quotes as of January 26, 2018 ($/tonne)

Future Basis Cash Bearish factors outweigh E. Manitoba wheat 225.79 16.22 242.01 W. Manitoba wheat 225.79 0.41 226.20 E. Manitoba canola 493.70 -13.11 480.60 bullish news in canola W. Manitoba canola 493.70 -22.61 471.09 Reduced promotional funding may weigh on canola in future Source: pdqinfo.ca

Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC Port Prices As of Friday, January 26, 2018 ($/tonne)

Last Week Weekly Change U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston 227.07 5.69 anola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform held within a rather U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland 271.721 2.211 C narrow range during the week ended Canola Thunder Bay 503.70 -2.30 Jan. 26, lacking any real clear direction as con- Canola Vancouver 519.70 -2.30 flicting outside forces kept the oilseed trading sideways. On the supportive side, weather worries in Argentina and the resulting gains in Chicago soybeans provided some underlying support. Solid end-user demand and speculative short- Closing Futures Prices covering also accounted for some buying interest during the week. As of Thursday, January 25, 2018 ($/tonne) However, a sharp rise in the Canadian dollar Last Week Weekly Change kept canola lagging soybeans to the upside, as ICE canola 493.70 -2.30 the currency climbed above 81 U.S. cents dur- For three-times-daily market ing the week. The firm currency cuts into crush ICE milling wheat n/a n/a margins, and canola is looking rather expen- reports and more from ICE barley n/a n/a sive on the international market. Mpls. HRS wheat Adding to the general bearishness in canola Commodity News Service Canada, 225.79 2.20 are expectations for an increase in planted visit the Markets section at Chicago SRW wheat 162.04 6.71 area this spring. With little to no excitement in Kansas City HRW wheat 162.78 5.70 most other crop options, especially pulses, it’s www.manitobacooperator.ca. looking like canola area could hit a new record Corn 149.99 -3.15 in 2018. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Oats 188.69 0.00 released its first new-crop estimates of the year Soybeans 359.08 5.79 on Jan. 25, predicting canola area at 24 million acres. That would be up by a million acres from Soymeal 445.00 2.00 the previous record set in 2017. Soyoil 723.02 11.25 On top of the big acreage ideas, carry-out Corn futures hit some of their best levels for the current crop year is also forecast to be since early December on the back of short-cov- rather sizable at two million tonnes. That’s well ering, but supplies in the countryside remain above anything that would be considered tight, large and any advances should bring in farmer and should be signalling to buyers that there’s selling to temper the upside. little reason to be bidding up the market. Minneapolis spring wheat bounced around, Cash Prices Winnipeg In the U.S., activity in the currency mar- showing little direction, but the Chicago and As of Friday, January 26, 2018 ($/tonne) kets was generally supportive for grains and Kansas City winter wheat contracts rose to their oilseeds during the week as the U.S. dollar best levels in months. In addition to the weak- Last Week Weekly Change index dropped sharply and helped bring some ening U.S. dollar bringing in export interest, Feed wheat n/a n/a speculative money into agricultural com- traders were also keeping an eye on mounting Feed barley 174.99 3.22 modities. Weather worries out of Argentina dryness concerns in the southern Plains. remained at the forefront as well, with dry- In addition, while seeded winter wheat acres Rye n/a n/a ness in the major soybean- and corn-export- in the U.S. reported by the U.S. Department Flaxseed 466.12 0.39 ing country keeping some caution in the U.S. of Agriculture beat expectations in a Jan. 12 Feed peas futures. report, the acreage base will still be the lowest n/a n/a The nearby March soybean contract briefly in more than 100 years. Oats 188.69 5.0.00 traded above the psychological US$10-per- Soybeans 370.38 2.20 bushel mark, but met some resistance at the Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service highs and retreated below that chart point by Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) 17.60 0.00 Friday’s close. commodity market reporting. Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) Ask Ask

Wheat bids mixed across the Prairies March wheat futures at U.S. exchanges saw increases in value over the week

tonne in western Manitoba to as high as the Minneapolis futures are converted contracts Canada are based, was quoted BY ASHLEY ROBINSON $248 in northern Alberta. to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels at US$6.145 per bushel on Jan. 26, up CNS Canada Quoted basis levels varied from loca- across Western Canada range from $30 six U.S. cents from the previous week. tion to location, but fell slightly to range to $52 below the futures. During the week the contract had dipped heat bids in Western Canada being from equal to the futures to $22 Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) to US$6.0425 per bushel on Jan. 23. were mixed across the board per tonne above the futures when wheat bids were up by $4-$5. Prices Kansas City hard red winter wheat W for the week ended Jan. 26. using the grain company methodol- across the Prairies ranged from $178 per futures, traded in Chicago, are more Some saw increases, others decreases, ogy of quoting the basis as the differ- tonne in southwestern Saskatchewan to closely linked to CPSR in Canada. The and some were unchanged from the ence between U.S. dollar-denominated $199 per tonne in parts of Alberta. March Kansas City wheat contract was previous week. futures and Canadian dollar cash bids. Average durum prices were mixed, quoted Jan. 26 at US$4.43 per bushel, up Depending on the location, average When accounting for currency with some unchanged and others ris- 15.5 U.S. cents compared to the previous Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, exchange rates by adjusting Canadian ing $1 in most of Western Canada; bids week. 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged ranged from about $270 to $273 per The March Chicago Board of Trade were mixed in Western Canada, with from US$183 to US$201 per tonne, up tonne. Northwestern Saskatchewan was sssoft wheat contract settled at some falling $1 and others unchanged, slightly on a U.S. dollar basis on the an outlier, with the average price having US$4.41 on Jan. 26, up 18.25 U.S. cents according to price quotes from a cross- week. That would put the currency- dropped $34, to $234 per tonne, over the on the week. section of delivery points compiled by adjusted basis levels at about US$25-$43 week. The Canadian dollar settled Jan. 26 at PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average below the futures. The March spring wheat contract in 81.16 U.S. cents, up almost a full cent prices ranged from about $226 per Looking at it the other way around, if Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS compared to the previous week. 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 LIVESTOCK h u s b a n d r y — the science, S K I L L O R A r t O F F A R M I N G

Meat tax may be unlikely but alternatives are gaining ground Consumers are being offered more plant-based proteins and adding more of them to their diets, says expert

CBC News was one of a host of media outlets that picked up on a report from a group opposed to conventional livestock production that predicted meat will one day be taxed like cigarettes. PHOTO: CBC VIDEO

“Statistics show that Expect that job to get BY ALEXIS KIENLEN demand for meat in Canada “I can’t remember tougher, said Charlebois. Staff is still stubbornly robust,” The needle is shifting for Charlebois recently wrote the last time I industries offering animal pro- tax on meat was the in one of his widely pub- saw a study that tein, including dairy products, story d’jour at the lished columns. “The aver- told people to eat and more people will be includ- A start of the new year, age Canadian would typically more meat.” ing more plant-based foods in and although the prospects consume about 87 kilos of their diets both for health rea- of such a tax seem slim, the meat products in one year, sons and because they’re con- livestock industry risks losing which is just slightly lower Sylvain cerned about humane treat- market share to plant-based than the amount from five Charlebois ment of livestock, he said. products, say an expert. years ago.” “Demand is becoming more The call for a tax came from Thanks to stable beef fragmented and more com- Jeremy Coller, founder of one p r i c e s , c o n s u m p t i o n But the consumer land- The beef sector has a good plicated,” he said, adding the of the world’s largest private might actually go up this scape is rapidly changing, and story to tell on that front, industry also needs to focus equity firms. He bankrolls an year, Charlebois said in an consumers are more curious replied Laycraft. more on transparency since organization called Farm interview. and willing to try new foods, “Beef is one of the most ethical treatment of animals Animal Investment Risk & “That’s good news for beef said Charlebois, who has been nutrient-dense foods there is an increasing concern for Return Initiative which recently producers,” he said. speaking recently to beef is and in terms of meeting consumers. released “a white paper” claim- The top official with producers. requirements, it’s also one of Livestock producers have ing it’s “highly probable” that the Canadian Cattlemen’s “What I’m telling them is the most affordable ways of done the right thing by engag- governments will one day tax Association also points out it’s not about ‘this or that’ for doing that.” ing consumers through social meat just as they do tobacco. there is strong demand, with consumers — try to advocate But he agrees consumers media, but there needs to be “The pathway to taxation 2017 being one of the highest or even present options where have an increasing number even more transparency, he typically starts when there is years on record for meat con- animal protein coexists with of choices and the sector has said, pointing to Cargill and global consensus that an activ- sumption in North America. other types of dietary options to listen closely to what they Tyson Foods slaughter plants in ity or product harms society,” Moreover, veggie burgers as well,” he said. want. the U.S. that are allowing cam- the document states. “This and plant-based proteins have “I know that there’s lots “We have to produce prod- eras into their operations. leads to an assessment of their been around for a long time of advocacy going on and ucts that are available in a Still, many new plant-based financial costs to the public, — everyone thought tofu was frankly, there’s some denial. form that consumers want protein products won’t find a which in turn results in support going to take off, but it didn’t, … What we need to do is look when they want it,” he said. market and will quickly fade for some form of additional tax- said Dennis Laycraft, the asso- at what makes consumers buy “We’re going to see a lot away. ation. Taxes on tobacco, carbon, ciation’s executive director. what they’re buying.” more e-commerce and we’ll And despite headline-grab- and sugar have followed this The sector has made great That means the beef sector work with our partners on bing stories like the one pre- playbook.” strides in showing beef is sus- needs to consider other things that. dicting a meat tax, Canadians However, there’s no sign of tainable, and is working with that consumers want, he said. “At the same time, it does will continue to love their burg- that happening any time soon, organizations like the Nature “Sustainable beef is of come down to the best din- ers and steaks, he added. said Sylvain Charlebois, a well- Conservancy of Canada and value, but you also need to ing experience. And if the “I don’t think the demand for known commentator on the Ducks Unlimited to get the look at health options,” said best dining experience and Canadian meat is going to die food sector, and a professor of story out about how critical Charlebois. “I can’t remember something they crave each any time soon.” food distribution and policy at grazing is for the health of the last time I saw a study that week is beef, then we’re Dalhousie University. grasslands. told people to eat more meat.” doing our job really well.” [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 13 Forage research programs Hogs hit high gear in U.S. Cheap feed, brisk U.S. pork exports are boosted by new hires driving Iowa hog barn expansions armers in Iowa, where Hog farmer profit improved Peace Region scientist Nitya Khanal says there’s lots of a third of U.S. hogs are after new packing plants Fraised, have ratcheted sprang up in the United States catching up to do, but there are big payoffs for producers up swine barn construction last year. while capitalizing on low- Industry slaughter capacity cost feed and thriving U.S. in 2017 grew eight per cent ver- BY ALEXIS KIENLEN pork exports. sus 2016 after new or revamped Staff H i g h e r p r o f i t s h a v e facilities came online in prompted pork producers Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri fter many years of to build new packing plants. and Iowa, said John Nalivka, decline, forage research Iowa Department of Natural president of Oregon-based A is on the upswing. Resources (DNR) data shows Sterling Marketing. And that will produce a that this has pushed permits He expects capacity to rise payoff for livestock produc- for pig buildings in Iowa to a another six per cent in 2018 ers, said forage researcher five-year high as farmers look when another Iowa plant Nitya Khanal, who was hired to house record numbers of comes online. in 2015 at Agriculture and U.S. hogs. Agri-Food Canada’s research “The main factors for station in Beaverlodge, Alta. increased pork investment “The main factors “As of last year, we are in buildings are attractive revising this program and we feed costs and very strong for increased are looking forward to recov- exports,” said Gregg Hora, pork investment ering this program as well as a hog farmer in Fort Dodge, in buildings are the forage seed research of Iowa. attractive feed costs the past,” said Khanal. “For Hora is not adding space the last 10 years, the focus to his swine farms, but said and very strong was on the immediate pro- others are doing so given the exports.” duction of practical issues Nitya Khanal is one of a new crop of researchers working on developing annual U.S. hog herd growth of producers. We want to new forage varieties. PHOTO: COURTESY Nitya Khanal of three to four per cent, tied Gregg Hora, go deeper into the science to robust global demand for farmer, Fort Dodge, Iowa aspect.” ing red fescue in about five researchers have had success pork. Agriculture and Agri-Food years, after researchers have improving stress tolerance in DNR’s 2017 statistics showed Canada now has half a dozen undertaken mass selection alfalfa and bromegrasses. approvals for construction of forage researchers, and oth- and developed an appro- Competing with other crops new hog barns capable of hold- “A solid hog market cou- ers have been hired at the priate population. They is another challenge, because ing more than 1,250 head, and pled with low-cost feed have University of Saskatchewan are also trying to develop crops such as wheat and can- expansions of existing ones, allowed producers to make and the University of a higher sugar content in ola receive more funding and totalled 451, up nearly 12 per money while chasing this Manitoba. orchard grass, and expect to investment. cent from 2016. capacity,” he said. The Beaverlodge research see another variety of that in “Other crops have received The U.S. hog herd reached He calculated that farm- farm’s main focus is on for- about five years. so much attention and inno- an all-time high 73.2 million ers last year on average made age seed production and The federal government is vation,” said Khanal. “Canola head as of Dec. 1, 2017, accord- about US$21 per head on hogs improving forage seed qual- investing in forage research and wheat have new varie- ing to the U.S. Department of sold to packers versus US$5 the ity and yield. A major project because it recognizes its con- ties and so much research Agriculture. year before. — which included a cropping tribution to livestock produc- going on, and the forage sec- U.S. corn prices are hover- Shoppers are embracing systems study, plant growth tion, he said. Forages also tor is not keeping pace with ing around US$3.50 per bushel, plentiful budget-friendly pork regulator effects, plant nutri- benefit cropping systems innovation. well under the all-time high chops and bacon, with robust ent management, and weed because they have a high “That’s why some of the exceeding US$8 in 2012, when demand expected this year control — is wrapping up. proportion of roots com- good production lands are there was a historic drought in thanks to the booming U.S. “We’re actually selecting a pared to annual crops, which not given to forage seed the U.S. Midwest. economy. new product for forage seed boost carbon sequestration crops. They are given to other U.S. Meat Export Federation “The thinking is that the weed control and another in the soil as well as aeration crops even though there is data showed U.S. pork ‘wealth effect’ on demand will aspect is evaluating propri- and water-holding capacity. good profitability given for exports from January through be more than sufficient to gob- etary varieties so our produc- There’s also a growing recog- forage seed crops. They are November of 2017 were on ble up all that meat — despite ers may potentially grow on nition that integrating for- losing ground.” pace for a new volume record the big supplies,” said Chicago contract,” said Khanal. age in a cropping system can at 2.23 million tonnes valued at Mercantile Exchange livestock increase profitability. [email protected] US$5.9 billion. futures trader Dan Norcini. “There is a lot of nitrogen benefit if you have forage “Canola and wheat legumes in the rotation. You have new varieties have a higher yield with less and so much fertilizer input for the following crops,” said Khanal, research going on, pointing to one study that and the forage sector found yield boosts of 70 to 80 is not keeping pace per cent with very little ferti- with innovation.” lizer application. Forages are particularly beneficial in the Peace Nitya Khanal Region, because of the region’s soil quality, which is highly acidic. “Even some of the annual Another colleague is look- crops may have difficulty ing into insect pest manage- producing good yield here,” ment while Khanal and other said Khanal. “And you can researchers are looking at a have profitable production number of forage species, in forage seed crops in this including creeping red fescue. region.” “Canada is the largest pro- But there are challenges. ducer and exporter of creep- Enhancing multi-harvest ing red fescue in the world,” seed yield is a concern as pro- he said. “Within Canada, the duction tends to drop off after Peace Region is the largest a few years. growth area for the project.” “To be competitive, yields Beaverlodge researchers should be higher,” said are also continuing a crop- Khanal. ping systems study started in As well, red and alsike clo- 2014 that evaluates the effects vers are major seed crops in of different practices on soil the Peace Region and cannot quality. They’re also looking be produced for more than into a plant nutrient manage- one year because of insect ment study, and are working and disease problems. with the beef cluster project, Whitehead is a disease collaborating with other that affects many grass for- scientists. ages, which results in a loss “We are hoping to grow of developed seeds. These are quite rapidly in the coming concerns for both seed crop few years,” said Khanal. and hay quality. Producers will be able to There’s also a need to expect a new variety of creep- improve stress tolerance, and 14 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS

Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Jan. 24 Jan. 23 Jan. 23 Jan. 23 Jan. 24 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 26 No. on offer 700 643* 212 501 1,307* 1,114* 2,020 705 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 145.00-157.00 900-1000 n/a 149.00-175.50 n/a 165.00-179.00 168.00-177.00 165.00-173.00 172.00-175.00 150.00-162.00 800-900 146.00-175.00 153.00-177.50 n/a 170.00-180.00 172.00-182.00 (185.50) 170.00-185.00 178.00-187.00 158.00-176.00 700-800 170.00-196.00 150.00-190.50 172.00-183.00 175.00-190.00 178.00-193.00 (196.00) 175.00-198.50 (198.50) 183.00-197.00 160.00-188.00 (192.00) 600-700 180.00-221.00 170.00-212.50 190.00-212.50 200.00-220.00 197.00-218.00 195.00-223.50 (223.50) 195.00-225.00 178.00-208.00 500-600 190.00-242.00 180.00-240.00 180.00-237.00 215.00-235.00 213.00-236.00 215.00-230.00 (235.00) 210.00-238.00 200.00-233.00 400-500 202.00-243.00 180.00-245.00 212.00-250.00 230.00-245.00 230.00-252.00 220.00-235.00 (244.00) 210.00-242.00 210.00-247.00 300-400 n/a 200.00-249.00 235.00-267.50 n/a n/a n/a n/a 220.00-262.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. n/a 144.00-144.00 n/a 145.00-168.00 150.00-165.00 n/a n/a 120.00-145.00 800-900 n/a 158.00-168.00 n/a 155.00-170.00 157.00-166.00 150.00-163.25 157.00-170.00 125.00-155.00 700-800 130.00-168.50 161.00-170.50 160.00-167.50 160.00-175.00 164.00-177.00 160.00-172.50 165.00-174.00 145.00-168.00 600-700 142.00-180.00 151.00-192.00 150.00-175.00 170.00-184.00 170.00-185.00 170.00-187.00 174.00-186.00 185.00-177.00 500-600 165.00-200.0 164.00-203.00 183.00-200.00 185.00-205.00 186.00-203.00 185.00-203.00 185.00-210.00 175.00-204.00 400-500 n/a 170.00-218.00 198.00-222.50 200.00-220.00 195.00-219.00 190.00-213.00 190.00-208.00 180.00-218.00 300-400 n/a 170.00-224.00 200.00-230.00 n/a n/a n/a 210.00-230.00 200.00-235.00 Slaughter Market No. on offer 254 n/a 167 135 n/a n/a 362 315 D1-D2 Cows 72.00-81.00 n/a n/a 83.00-93.00 82.00-87.00 78.00-85.00 (94.00) 82.00-89.00 n/a D3-D5 Cows 68.00-74.00 n/a n/a 70.00-82.00 65.00-82.00 n/a 75.00-81.00 n/a Age Verified n/a 75.00-86.25 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Mature Bulls 78.00-104.00 (134.00) 85..00-103.50 85.00-90.00 95.00-110.00 95.00-106.00 95.00-102.00 80.00-101.00 90.00-98.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 145.00-153.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a 140.00-150.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a Feeder Cows n/a n/a n/a n/a 85.00-92.50 n/a n/a 78.00-82.00 Fleshy Export Cows 78.00-85.00 (87.00) 61.00-75.00 65.00-85.00 n/a 88.00-99.00 n/a n/a 74.00-78.00 Lean Export Cows n/a 25.00-50.00 27.00-54.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 90.00-117.00 (120.00) Heiferettes 110.00-144.00 n/a 107.00-121.00 n/a 105.00-145.00 n/a 95.00-130.00 n/a * includes slaughter market

(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)

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SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN National cattle checkoff on its way up this spring The national levy used to fund marketing and research is going up by $1.50 Latest sale a — the first increase since 2002

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN ‘silent auction’ Staff Few animals and few buyers in physical ome spring, more than attendance made for a quiet sale again Jan. 24 the grass will be rising — C the national cattle levy is going up $1.50 per head on BY MARK ELLIOT The lamb and the April 1. Co-operator contributor “The impetus for us was the sheep markets are national beef strategy,” said he local sheep and goat showing a ‘slow Rich Smith, executive director of market is keeping quiet motion’ effect, Alberta Beef Producers. T and watching the action waiting for the “The national beef strategy to the east very closely. is a plan for us for the next five Just 80 animals were deliv- spring lambs. years in terms of moving our ered to Winnipeg Livestock industry forward. These are Auction for the Jan. 24 sale ambitious plans in terms of that saw few buyers physi- market demand and productiv- Cows will be doing their part for beef research and marketing — those sold after cally present, but ‘invisible’ ity arising out of that strategy. April 1 will be subject to an extra $1.50 checkoff to fund those areas. buyers were said to remain “We need to increase our PHOTO: Michael Moskaluk, Special to Alberta Farmer interested. The feeder lambs were rep- industry funding if we are going There was good interest in resented by a group of seven to stay competitive globally.” agement portfolio, which will level that it currently is,” said the ewes. Most appeared to be 81-pound Cheviot-cross lambs, The national beef strategy was be handled by CCA. (This works Smith. purchased for herd building bringing $160.38 ($1.98/lb.). An developed by all the provincial out to $1.625 to Canada Beef, 75 Canada Beef has been getting and establishment purposes. 80-pound Suffolk-cross lamb and national organizations, and cents for beef research, and 12.5 money from a legacy fund, but Quality animals appeared to brought $145.60 ($1.82/lb.). released back in 2014. Its back- cents for issues management.) that fund has finished. keep bidding up to levels seen There was no visible differ- ers said the current $1 national Some provinces do things a “There’s no big windfall for earlier in the winter. ences between the 70-pound checkoff, which has been in little differently. Manitoba keeps any of these organizations. A 190-pound Suffolk-cross and the 79-pound lambs, yet place since 2002, wasn’t nearly some of the national checkoff It’s more just enhancing the ram brought $201.40 ($1.06/lb.). something triggered a wide enough to help the beef sector for its provincial organization, money they need, with some A 125-pound Suffolk-cross range in bidding. Prices varied achieve its plan. They did an but Alberta and Saskatchewan enhancements to the work lamb represented the heavy- from a low of $140/lb. to a high assessment of both Canada Beef — which have the biggest cattle they’re doing. If we didn’t weight class. This lamb was of $2.11/lb. and the Beef Cattle Research herds — pass on every penny, increase the national checkoff, high spirited and the ringmas- A 65-pound Cheviot-cross Council before coming up with said Smith. they would have been left with ter had to really watch this mis- lamb brought $2.12/lb. the $2.50 figure that goes into The research council also a lot less money to operate.” chievous character. This lamb The only animals in the goat effect April 1. needs the funding boost Once the change comes into brought $256.25 ($2.05/lb.). sale were in the goat kid class A group called the Canadian because the rules are chang- effect, beef organizations will A 100-pound Rideau-cross (under 80 lbs.). These animals beef advisers (which included ing for government funding. be stepping up their com- lamb brought $174 ($1.74/lb.). were stocky (Pygmy structure), reps from the Canadian To get the same amount of munication efforts, first with with short legs. The various Cattlemen’s Association, the funding under the Canadian producers and then those who Sheep weights presented were typi- Beef Cattle Research Council, Agricultural Partnership (the collect the checkoff (such as cal of their breeds: La Mancha- Canada Beef, the National Cattle successor to Growing Forward, auction marts, packing plants EWES $169.32 - $170.50 cross, Alpine-cross and Feeder’s Association, and the which also takes effect April and dealers). The hope is that Boer-cross. Canadian Beef Breeds Council) 1), industry has to up its explaining why the increase LAMBS The Ontario Stockyard recommended how the $2.50 contribution. is needed and how it will be 110+ $256.25 Report has shown that there should be allocated — 65 per “It’s not going to give BCRC used will solidify support for 95-110 $174 is a decreasing price bidding cent to Canada Beef, 30 per cent a lot more money, but it will the national levy. on the new-crop lambs which to the beef research council, and allow them to have the science 80-94 $145.60 / $160.38 are becoming more compara- five per cent to an issues man- cluster operate at the same [email protected] ble to similar-weight old-crop <80 – lambs. The lamb and the sheep 77 / 79 $98 / $166.69 markets are showing a ‘slow motion’ effect, waiting for the 69 $137.80 spring lambs.

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We’re heading back into the deep freeze Issued: Monday, January 29, 2018 · Covering: January 31 – February 7, 2018

around this low, combined with WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA DBaniel ezte the clockwise circulation around a Weather Vane building ridge of high pressure off the B.C. coast, will create a deep and persistent northwesterly flow originating in Siberia. Departure From Average Precipitation (mm) November 1, 2017 to January 25, 2018 The first arctic high will slowly

ast week’s forecast played drop southward through Alberta < -65 out pretty close to what and Saskatchewan during the -65 to -50 the weather models had later half of this week and the L -50 to -40 predicted. Most areas did see weekend. This will place us on the -40 to -30 some snow last Friday and early breezier eastern side of the high. -30 to -20 Saturday, with snowfall totals Moderate winds combined with #Fort St. John -20 to -10 ranging from a dusting up to daytime highs in the -20 C range -10 to -5 about seven cm. Colder air moved and overnight lows around -30 C -5 to 0 in behind the low as expected will result in a return of extreme 0 to 5 Sunday and Monday, before wind chill values. This first arctic 5 to 10 a brief warm-up on Tuesday as high is forecast to drift off to the 10 to 20 the forecast Prairie low moved southeast early next week, mak- 20 to 40 through. Since I have to write ing room for a second arctic high 40 to 60 #Edmonton this forecast a day before this to move in. This reinforcing shot 60 to 85 low impacted our region, I am of cold air will keep our temper- 85 to 110 not sure what the overall snow- atures well below average, with > 110 fall totals will be. The low does temperatures expected to be right #Saskatoon look like it will track a little farther around the low end of the usual #Kamloops Calgary south than originally expected, temperature range for this time of # which would bring a little more the year. # #Regina snow or freezing rain to south- Looking further ahead, it looks #Winnipeg ern regions and slightly higher like this cold snap will last for# at # snowfalls to central regions. The least another week. only sure thing with this system is Usual temperature range for Copyright © 2018 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada that the cold air will quickly pour this period: Highs, -21 to -5 C; Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Science and Technology Branch. Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Created: 2018-01-26 Natural Resources Canada, Provincial and private agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought south behind it. lows, -32 to -14 C. Produced using near real-time data that has undergone some quality control. The accuracy of this map varies due to data availability and potential data errors. That is where this forecast period begins. The low that Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession This issue’s map shows the departure from average precipitation across the Prairies so far this winter. The map clearly shows just how much of affected us early in the week is with a BA (Hon.) in geography, the Prairies has been dry (brown areas), with only a few locations in the north and far west seeing above-average amounts. The driest region forecast to race off to the north- specializing in climatology, from the continues to be agricultural Manitoba, with several scattered locations reporting precipitation deficits of greater than 50 mm. east and continue to deepen. This U of W. He operates a computerized will help to re-establish a polar weather station near Birds Hill Park. vortex over northern Hudson Bay. Contact him with your questions and The counterclockwise circulation comments at [email protected].

Warm January, cold February? Prevailing patterns should make it easy for arctic high pressure to migrate south

peratures we saw during the last need to see which forecaster average. The Canadian Farmers’ BY DANIEL BEZTE two weeks of December. Around was closest to predicting the Almanac looks to be calling for Co-operator contributor Jan. 6, the cold snap finally broke Overall, we saw two warmer- and drier-than-aver- colder- than-average tempera- and we saw about five days of different weather age January weather. Looking tures as it uses the words cold s the first month of 2018 mild weather. Cold weather then patterns dominate. back, it appears the majority of and brisk several times in its dis- comes to a close I am moved back in from the 11th to It was either sunny, the forecasts were on the mark cussion. It also appears to call A stuck trying to figure out the 16th, with overnight lows for January. In fact, it is easier to for above-average amounts of what I should write about this once again falling below -30 C windy and cold, or point out the forecasts that were precipitation as it calls for heavy week. By the time you are read- in many locations. Temperatures cloudy and warm. wrong. The Canadian Farmers’ snow early in the month, with ing this it will be the end of the then quickly rebounded, begin- Almanac and U.S. National more stormy conditions around month, so the article should ning Jan. 17, with several loca- Oceanic and Atmospheric the middle of the month. be the usual monthly sum- tions breaking record or near- Administration (NOAA) both NOAA’s February forecast mary and look ahead. After all, record highs between the 17th predicted colder-than-average shows near-average tempera- if I wait another week, the look and the 19th. The mild weather temperatures, with the Canadian tures and snowfall in February, ahead loses some impact since a continued almost to the end of Farmers’ Almanac being the lone with colder and wetter con- quarter of February will already the month before more season- cipitation. The Winnipeg area forecast calling for above-aver- ditions expected just to our be done. I feel I can safely sum- able temperatures moved in over has been the driest region, with age snowfall. west across Saskatchewan and marize January’s temperatures the last couple of days. only 1.4 mm of precipitation Now on to February’s fore- Alberta. across the region, but with a pos- Overall, when we look at the recorded. Brandon didn’t fare cast. According to Environment Finally, my forecast, based on sible dump of significant snow final averages for the month, much better with only 4.8 mm. Canada, February will be colder the pattern we’ve seen over the expected Jan. 30, the precipi- the warm weather won out over Dauphin had reported only 1.1 than average, especially over last month and a half along with tation summary might end up the cold. All three of our main mm, but the system that brought central regions, with near-aver- what the Global Forecast System being way off. That said, I think reporting stations (Winnipeg, varying amounts of snow late age amounts of snowfall. The (GFS) shows over the next 16 I will do the usual look back and Brandon and Dauphin) reported last week dumped just over 10 Climate Forecast System (CFS) days: it looks like February will glance forward, holding off on an mean monthly temperatures in cm, or about 10.9 mm of water weekly and monthly forecast end being cold and dry as the interesting article I came across the -13.5 to -14 C range, about 2 equivalent, bringing its monthly also calls for below-average tem- atmosphere seems to be slipping about how significant an impact to 3 C warmer than their long- total to 11.8 mm, still a couple of peratures in February. Its lat- in to a pattern that will make it farming practices can have — term averages. This makes millimetres below average. If we est weekly forecast shows cold easy for arctic high pressure to and have had — on summertime January 2018 the fourth year in don’t see any significant snowfall temperatures for the first half of migrate southward. It does look weather. a row with well-above-average this week, it looks like dry con- February followed by a warmer like we may see a little modera- Looking back at January, it monthly temperatures. ditions will predominate for at third week. They then show a tion in temperatures around really was the tale of weather As for precipitation, unless least the first half of February, return to cold temperatures for the middle of the month before having a split personality. the expected Tuesday storm sys- with some indications that it the last week of the month. more cold air moves back in. Overall, we saw two different tem brings much more snow could stay dry for most of the Moving on to the two alma- With arctic high pressure domi- weather patterns dominate. than expected, we’ll continue to month. nacs: the Old Farmer’s Almanac nating, the chances for any It was either sunny, windy and see very dry weather across our calls for temperatures to be major storm systems will be very cold, or cloudy and warm. The region. Up to Jan. 25, all three Who called it? a little bit warmer than aver- low. first week of January was a con- major locations reported well- That leads us to the February age, along with precipitation Here’s hoping you get the type tinuation of the very cold tem- below-average amounts of pre- forecast, but as usual, we’ll amounts that are a little below of weather you want to see. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 17 CROPS h u s b a n d r y — the science, S K I L L O R A r t O F F A R M I N G Tips on growing 70-bushel-an-acre canola Good agronomy, higher input costs and more work, including split fertilizer applications, are the key, says farmer Florian Hagmann

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Brandon 2018 FMC Corporation. ® hen growing a 70-bushel- an-acre canola crop it’s W the “little things that matter.” That’s advice Florian Hagmann, who farms at Birch Hills, in north- central Saskatchewan, offered farmers attending Ag Days here Jan. 16. Hagmann, whose 2017 canola averaged 70 bushels on 5,000 acres, emphasized good agronomy is more important than new equipment. So is hard work and applying more inputs. “I don’t use fancy equipment,” he said. “Equipment is a small part of the farm. It will help you do more acres, but if you have the (right) seed placement and the right product (nutrient) placement that’s what makes success.” It’s the little things that matter when attempting to produce a 70-bushel-an-acre canola crop, Birch Hills, Sask., farmer Florian Hagmann He likened it to grandma’s baking. said at Ag Days Jan. 16. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON Success comes from the ingredients and baking skills, despite the old pots and pans. and know how many nutrients it Hagmann aims for a popula- the end of the day it was incredibly And while pushing higher yields will take to get there. tion of 10 plants per square foot, more profitable.” adds risk, which needs to be consid- An 80-bushel canola crop which is higher than what’s usually Split applications make sense ered, there is also the potential for a removes 152 pounds of nitrogen an recommended. even when applying less nutrients, bigger payday, Hagmann said. acre, plus 96, 160 and 86 pounds “If you demand more yield, you because the crop makes better use A 50-bushel-an-acre canola crop of phosphorus, potassium and sul- need more seed,” he said. of it, Hagmann told reporters. worth $10 a bushel grosses $500 an phur, respectively, he said, quot- He applies about two-thirds of Early insect, weed and disease Always read and follow label instructions. Member of CropLife Canada. FMC and Express are trademarks of FMC Corporation. FMC and Express are trademarks of FMC Corporation. Canada. Member of CropLife label instructions. read and follow Always acre, netting Hagmann $100. But ing A Pocket Guide to 4R Nutrient his fertilizer with the seed and side control are important to yield too. DuPont. Express has been sold to FMC by for 1, 2017, the PMRA registration As of November by applying another $100 an acre Stewardship. banded at seeding time. The goal Hagmann said his advice applies of inputs and reaping 90 bushels, The next step is determining the is to get nutrients as close to the to any canola herbicide-tolerant Hagmann said net returns triple to level of residual nutrients and soil seed as possible without damag- system — Roundup Ready, Invigor $300 an acre. moisture at seeding time. ing it. or Clearfield. With the cost of farming — The only way to achieve high “You don’t try to feed a pig on Last year Hagmann used a including land — increasing, farm- yields is through good soil health, the other side of the trough,” 34-foot swather to cut his canola. ers need to produce higher yields Hagmann said. That means increas- Hagmann said. “It was a struggle,” he said. and net profits, he said. ing microbial activity, improving If the crop is looking good, The swaths were neck-high. Not only does producing higher soil aeration and water-holding Hagmann will side band or dribble Hagmann credited a high plant yields cost more in inputs, it’s also a capacity to encourage quick seed- on more nutrients 40 to 50 days population and adequate levels of lot more work, including split nutri- ling emergence and more and big- after seeding, which is usually potassium for keeping crop lodging ent applications, which Hagmann ger plant roots enhancing nutrient around herbicide application time. manageable. said are key. uptake. Depending on the crop and The combine travels slowly when Risk is reduced by selecting fields To avoid cold soils and possible growing conditions he might foliar harvesting a high-yielding crop like with the highest yield potential frost, Hagmann told reporters he apply nutrients later on. that, he said. based on the farmer’s experience, seeds cereal crops first and aims to “I really believe in a split It also requires a good straw and only topping up inputs if the plant canola by mid-May, when soil application later in the season,” chopper followed by a light har- crop is doing well under good grow- temperatures are 10 C or above. Hagmann said. rowing to handle the crop residue, ing conditions, he said. Seeds are planted one-half to “Two or three more applica- Hagmann said. After selecting the right field, the three-quarters of an inch deep in tions (of inputs) yeah, that’s more farmer needs to set a yield target rows nine inches apart. demanding, it’s more costly, but at [email protected]

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for blackleg and canola has BY JENNIFER BLAIR really leapt forward,” said Nick Staff Larkan, a researcher at Armatus Genetics in Saskatoon. lackleg has become an “We’re at the point where we expensive problem for have enough information to B canola producers, but be able to predict how differ- growers will soon have two new ent races of the fungus will react tools to reduce the economic to the different canola varieties impact of the disease. that are on the market.” “Blackleg wasn’t a real con- One of the best ways to man- cern even a few years ago, but age blackleg is through rotation, now it’s becoming increas- he said — “not just rotation of ingly important,” said Stephen different crops, but rotation of Strelkov, a professor of plant different varieties as well.” pathology at the University of Up until now, producers have Alberta. “This can allow us to Prepared by the REP. had to do that almost com- HR ADWORKS relate back to how disease levels Service Team DESIGNER pletely blindly, he said. correspond to yield loss num- “Blackleg wasn’t a “There’s quite a large risk that, PROOFED bers and to quantify the impor- real concern even a in selecting a new variety of can- ESTIMATED tance of blackleg in particular few years ago, but ola, they might actually still be years.” SENT using the same resistance.” The first is a yield loss model now it’s becoming But with a simple lab test of that estimates the production All prices exclude taxes increasingly infected plants, producers can AD PROOF & ESTIMATE Prices do not include 5% GST that can be expected based on important.” determine which strain of black- Docket Media the severity of theSection disease in Insertion Date Ad Size Price leg is present in their field and their fields. choose the right resistant vari- 1801-51D Manitoba Co-Operater Careers AlthoughFeb 1/18swathing is the ideal2 col time x to8.69 scout for blackleg, a new lab test can “This is the first blackleg yield ety. The canola council has also determine the strain of blackleg in your field from any infected residue, even up to Stephen Strelkov loss model that has been devel- been encouraging seed compa- three years after harvest. PHOTO: Courtesy Nick Larkan oped for Western Canada,” said nies to label their bags with the Strelkov. resistant genes they use in their

Over the course of three years Unsurprisingly, there was fashion,” he said. “When we did hope is it will give produc- varieties, which will help as well. at multiple locations, his team “quite a straightforward rela- the analysis over multiple site ers a tool that accurately esti- “Once a producer has the grew canola cultivars that were tionship” between diseaseTOTAL PRICEyears, we found with the sus- mates losses so they can “make information on the races of the either susceptible, moderately severity and yield losses, he ceptible check that, for each informed crop management pathogen that are in the field resistant, or resistant to black- said. unit increase in disease severity decisions,” Strelkov said. and the different resistances leg. They then rated the severity “As blackleg severity (on the one to five scale), there “It’s not predicting whether or that are available to him in can- of the disease on a scale of one increases, the pod number and was a 17 per cent decline in not there’s going to be blackleg. ola varieties, he’s able to pick to five. seed yield decreased in a linear yield.” It’s not a risk model. But it’s use- a suitable variety for his field,” And (again unsurprisingly), ful to know that if you have X said Larkan. the yield losses were signifi- amount of disease, it’s going to The test will be available for cantly higher in the susceptible cost X amount in yield loss.” the 2018 growing season, he varieties, he added. added. Lending and Insurance “Blackleg severity was lower Blackleg race test “The technology has been Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation building a strong rural Manitoba and seed yield was over 120 The second new tool will make transferred to a number of test- per cent greater in moderately it easier for producers to match ing labs around the Prairies and resistant and resistant varieties the race of blackleg in their field is being launched as a commer- The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offers programs and versus the susceptible checks.” with the resistance in the varie- cial test for producers,” he said. services that support sustainability and growth for Manitoba’s agricultural and The Canola Council of ties they choose. “It will be a widely available rural economy. Canada is now using the model “Over the last decade or so, commercial test for producers ADJUSTORS to determine how economi- our understanding of the genet- across the Prairies by spring.” Competition #2018-01 cally important blackleg is to ics involved in the interaction Canada’s canola sector. The between the fungal pathogen [email protected] OFFICE LOCATIONS: Altona, Beausejour, Birtle, Carman, Dauphin, Deloraine, Fisher Branch, Glenboro, Grandview, Hamiota, Neepawa, Portage la Prairie, St. Pierre-Jolys, Headingley, Souris, Somerset, Swan River and Virden.

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CN’s Q4 Aurora, CanniMed to form Canadian weed giant grain handle CanniMed will walk away from its bid for competitor Newstrike CEO Terry Booth said Jan. 24 in a conditions and federal antitrust marijuana producer, operates down in STAFF release. regulators’ approval, also call for two production plants in Alberta CanniMed CEO Brent Zettl, CanniMed to walk away from its and Quebec and has a second ‘challenging wo major players in the who along with the company’s deal to buy Newstrike and pay facility under construction in Canadian medical mari- board has committed to support the Toronto company an agreed- each province. conditions’ T juana market are set to the new bid, said it “clearly con- upon $9.5-million break fee. Aurora also already holds create one of the world’s biggest firms that the company has been The break fee — combined stakes in other production, pot production firms in a friendly highly successful in becoming a with Newstrike’s plan to fully processing and distribution STAFF $1.1-billion cash-and-stock deal. pre-eminent global leader in the convert a debenture it issued companies including the Green Edmonton-based Aurora medical cannabis industry.” last fall and exercise com- Organic Dutchman, Aurora U.S. income tax reform more Cannabis announced an agree- CanniMed earlier in January mon share purchase warrants Nordic, Radient Technologies, than offset “challenging” con- ment Jan. 24 in which it will ante had gone so far as to challenge it issued to CanniMed — leave Hempco Food and Fiber, ditions, including reduced up on its previous hostile bid for Aurora’s hostile bid in court, Newstrike with a $14.1-million Australia’s Cann Group and grain handle, in Canadian CanniMed Therapeutics and buy alleging in a $725-million suit cushion it plans to use to speed Germany’s Pedanios. National Railway’s fourth fis- all the shares of the Saskatoon that Aurora and several major up work on its new Niagara-area CanniMed has also been a cal quarter. company that it doesn’t already CanniMed shareholders had greenhouse and expand its roll- major player in the Canadian Montreal-based CN on own. “participated in a civil conspiracy out of the Up brand. medical marijuana business for Jan. 23 reported net income Aurora now plans to pay intended to injure the economic “These additional resources 17 years, 13 of which were as the of $2.611 billion on total rev- CanniMed stockholders the interests of CanniMed.” will immediately help us solid- sole supplier to Health Canada enues of $3.285 billion for its equivalent of about $43 per share CanniMed at that time had ify Up as the leading cannabis under the country’s former fourth quarter ending Dec. in Aurora shares, cash or a com- instead urged shareholders to brand in the emerging adult- medical marijuana system 31, up from $1.018 billion on bination of their choosing, sub- support its bid to buy another use market,” Newstrike CEO Jay through its Prairie Plant Systems $3.217 billion in the year-ear- ject to pro-rating of the $140 mil- competitor, Toronto-based Wilgar said Wednesday in a sep- subsidiary. lier Q4. lion Aurora is making available Newstrike Resources, whose Up arate release. The company, which started The railway’s full-year net in cash. Cannabis brand is well known CanniMed had announced operation in underground income for 2017 reached “Market recognition of Aurora’s for a partnership deal it reached Jan. 18 it was postponing a growth chambers at Flin Flon, $5.484 billion on $13.041 bil- continued performance and in May with Canadian rock band special shareholders’ meeting Man. in 2001, now has its main lion in total revenues, up from strategy execution since we first The Tragically Hip. that was to be held the follow- Canadian production plant $3.64 billion on $12.037 bil- announced our intention to ing week on the Newstrike deal, above ground southeast of lion in 2016. acquire CanniMed allows us to Break fee to instead consider a “possible Saskatoon, plus a site at White “Throughout the year we share that benefit directly with The terms of the new deal with transaction” with Aurora. Pine in Michigan’s Upper faced rapidly changing mar- CanniMed shareholders,” Aurora Aurora, subject to the usual Aurora, a licensed medical Peninsula. ket demands and in the fourth quarter dealt with challenging operating conditions, including harsh early-winter weather across the network, impacting our performance,” CN CEO Luc Jobin said in a release. CN also saw “negative translation impact” from a stronger Canadian dollar, plus lower export volumes of U.S. THE FAST soybeans and reduced shipments of crude oil. Against those conditions, CN booked a deferred income AND THE FLEXIBLE. tax recovery of $1.764 billion from “the enactment of a Get rapid, superior burndown and residual lower U.S. federal corporate where you need it most. income tax rate,” the company said. The company also reported higher international container traffic via Prince Rupert and Vancouver and increased volumes of frac sand in the quarter, plus increased freight rates and fuel surcharges. On top of its freight rate and surcharge hikes, CN’s increase in full-year revenues was credited to higher volumes of traffic in overseas intermodal, frac sand, coal and petroleum coke exports and Canadian grain, the company said. In the grain and fertilizers segment, CN moved about 161,000 carloads in its fourth quarter, down from 177,000, and booked revenue per carload of $3,634, down from $3,655. Full-year grain and fertilizer carloads were up three per cent at 619,000, with revenue per carload of $3,577, up from $3,485.

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bit more equipment in among BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD the smaller booths as well, just to Co-operator staff make sure that people get traffic throughout the show.” esistance issues, manage- About 530 participants were ment strategies and patho- expected through the doors. R gens both new and old. This year’s show had more Just a few of the issues that precision agriculture presence, had potato growers’ attention including the debut of drone last week at the 2018 Potato demonstrations. Sawatzky says Production Days Jan. 23-25 at he expects new technology will Brandon’s Keystone Centre. continue to draw interest as pro- Dan Sawatzky, manager of ducers look to boost yield with the Keystone Potato Producers what he says are older potato Association, said that exhibitor varieties like Russet Burbank. turnout was roughly the same as “In many other sectors of agri- previous years. culture they’ve relied on new “We always have a few on the genetics and that sort of thing to waiting list and we were able to improve yield,” he said. “We’re squeeze a few more in, so we’re having to rely on more precise up a little bit,” he said. “On the management and just better

Potato Production Days attendees wander the floor of the trade show at Brandon’s Keystone Centre Jan. 23-25. PHOTO: ALEXIS STOCKFORD equipment side, it’s similar to last management overall.” year, but we’ve squeezed a little Speaking up This year’s speakers tackled disease and damage diagnosis, drones, seed and vine management, weeds and rapidly rising concern over resistance, both in fungicide for early blight and “It’s important for us to Colorado potato beetle. The pest has been on the rise in recent years, according to Dr. with those who Tracy Shinners-Carnelley of Peak connect of the Market. “What we’ve been seeing in the last number of years is this aren’t involved in prolonged period of time when overwintering adult beetles are ag and explain emerging,” she said. “In many other what agriculture sectors of agriculture they’ve relied on new genetics and today really that sort of thing to improve yield. .” We’re having to rely looks like on more precise Pamela Ganske, Agvocate management and just Ag Retailer better management overall.”

Dan Sawatzky Keystone Potato Growers Association

Growers in central Manitoba have noted beetles emerging from late May right into July, complicating control by stagger- ing beetle development, she said. “We have many different life cycles at the same time... going forward with a lot of these reduced risk insecticides, it’s really important to target those specific stages, but from a grower perspective when you get into the field, how do you focus on those particular stages when you’ve got everything?” she said. Peak of the Market isn’t the only one to mark the trend. John Gavloski, entomologist with Be somebody who does something. Manitoba Agriculture, noted that Titan and Aspire failed to stop Be an agvocate. the bugs in a number of fields, according to the 2017 provincial Learn more at AgMoreThanEver.ca. insect summary. Producers had to turn to foliar applications of Delegate, something that Shinners-Carnelley says worked well. The vice-president of research and quality at Peak of the Market, Shinners-Carnelley helped oversee a pesticide efficacy trial The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 21 near Winkler last year. Her trial showed beetle populations dropped from over 100 beetles per 10 plants to negligible after both an early- and late-July application of Delegate. Exirel had similar, if slower results, when applied to plots topping 50 beetles per 10 plants in early August. Fungicides are facing similar resistance problems, Dr. Neil Gudmestad told the room Jan. 24. The North Dakota State University professor noted a once rare, but increasing mutation in early blight with a high resistance to boscalid, the active ingredient in several common fungicides. Those issues led him to recommend farmers stop using Endura all together. Luna Tranquility has dodged the issues so far, he said, but should drop back to one application a season to avoid Austin Loewen of Winkler runs problems. an appraising eye over the heavy Gudmestad also spoke on machinery on display during Potato black dot management, some- Production Days in Brandon thing Manitoba doesn’t have Jan. 23-25. PHOTOS: ALEXIS STOCKFORD Attendees get a lesson on the dos and don’ts of seed cutting during one of several demonstrations during Potato Production Days. much experience with, but that Sawatzky tagged as an emerging that taste, nutrition, appearance buy in. Certification includes producers are facing right now schedule was rounded out by concern. and cost were far more likely to more traceability and paper- as food safety program Verified research on seed crop manage- “Often, what they’re seeing affect buying decisions than sus- work, but without the promise Beef Production switches over ment and how it affects the fol- there, it doesn’t take long and it’s tainability or a carbon footprint. of a premium price. Likewise, to the more sustainably minded lowing crop, as well as an update something that migrates this way Sustainability is also not certification might become an Verified Beef Production Plus. on product facing regulatory as well,” Sawatzky said. “Black going away, Calquhoun said. ongoing process as programs Sawatzky said he was pleased changes in the next few years. dot is another disease that we’ve At the same time, there is lit- improve and farmers are asked by the variety of topics in the kind of noticed a little more and tle financial reason for farms to to update, something that beef speaking schedule this year. The [email protected] needed a little more understanding of, so that drove that decision to have that topic here.”

Sustainability highlighted Sustainability may be a standard topic for agriculture, but it also confuses both producers and consumers, according to keynote speaker Dr. Jed Calquhoun. The University of Wisconsin- Madison professor cited lack of consumer knowledge, a mish- mash of eco-labelling, problems with on-farm measurements and what he says is a mistaken belief from producers that sustainability will add value to the product. “It’s really about values and trade-offs, and those values and OUR 7816 DLX provides trade-offs, again, are hard to you with maximum loading communicate, but they’re the reality of agriculture that you are capability. With 12 feet of all living,” he said. suction hose and a truck “It is not just about growing more potatoes,” he added. “We loading kit, it can easily often hear about the complex- move 5500 Bu/hr of corn ity of our world’s population over the next 50 years doubling in or barley. At the heart of size and nutritional sustainabil- all this power is Walinga’s ity, which is certainly important, SRT Sound Reduction Blower but when it comes down to it, 1-204-745-2951 it’s not just about growing more and our 2018 Super food to feed that population. And hardened airlock. I would put forward that much of what we talk about in sustain- The 7816 DLX comes ability is related to input per unit with accessories. of output. How many gallons of water does it take to grow a bag of See Walinga.com potatoes?” for complete details. Hardest Worker While sustainability has Walinga has been become a go-to phrase in marketing, consumers may not building tough reliable understand the underpinning equipment for over factors, he said. A dining room on tHe farm. survey at his own university sixty years which is showed that 12.9 per cent of stu- why farmers agree; dents asked did not know what OUR 7816 DLX provides “grown under a third-party for performance and audited food safety program” durability, a Walinga you with maximum loading meant, while 8.4 per cent didn’t Vac is tough to beat capability. With 12 feet of have an intellectual handle on a “certified carbon footprint,” in the long run. suction hose and a truck and “verifiable sustainable prac- loading kit, it can easily WALINGA.COM tices” eluded 4.1 per cent of those asked. move 5500 Bu/hr of corn Adding to that confusion, or barley. At the heart of there are 148 eco-labels in North America touting different all this power is Walinga’s promises of sustainability to the SRT Sound Reduction Blower consumer. “It’s very crowded in the mar- and our 2018 Super ketplace and difficult to inter- hardened airlock. pret,” Calquhoun said. The 7816 DLX comes No bang for the buck? with accessories. Farmers should not expect that See Walinga.com sustainability will add to their bottom line, listeners heard. The for complete details. same dining hall survey indicated Walinga has been building tough reliable equipment for over sixty years which is why farmers agree; for performance and durability, a Walinga Vac is tough to beat in the long run.

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Walinga_7816_Manitoba_Ad_F.indd 1 2/19/16 9:30 AM 22 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 Getting the most from tile drainage Ag Days speakers emphasize there’s no one-size-fits-all tile drainage system for Manitoba

of tile drainage, judging by the BY LORRAINE STEVENSON packed audience listening to Co-operator staff / Brandon the Brandon panel. It included “We’re encouraging one farmer’s experience with farmers to learn here’s no doubt tile drain- tile drainage, perspectives from as much as they age can boost productiv- tile installers as well as pro- can, and to have ity and profitability. Just vincial staff on the regulatory T a constructive don’t assume it should look just framework. like the neighbour’s system. Aaron Hargreaves farms relationship with Anyone eyeing the bet- 15,000 acres of corn, soybeans, their installers and ter yield prospects and earlier canola and wheat in the Souris field access it offers must have and Wawanesa areas. They other folks like a thorough understanding of decided tile was the way to go ourselves.” how the subsurface pipe system after very poor crops during the works in their specific field con- intense wet year of 2011. They Mitchell Timmerman ditions, Ag Days speakers said. began installing tile in 2012 at agri-ecosystems specialist ‘Should it be the same as a point where it was still a rela- Manitoba Agriculture my neighbour’s or are there tively new practice in Manitoba. other options?’ said Mitchell O n e o f t h e b e n e f i t s Timmerman, agri-ecosys- Hargreaves emphasized in Higher yields from previously tems specialist with Manitoba Brandon was the way it reduced saturated land have made the Agriculture, who facilitated the the problems they were experi- farm more productive and prof- Jan. 17 seminar. encing with worsening salinity itable, justifying the investment “Certain tile spacing is com- on their land. in his eyes. mon in the province but that “We’ve seen salinity essen- “You’re looking at $40 net doesn’t mean it fits in every tially gone,” he said. “If there’s profit without tile, with tile $80 scenario.” anyone who doesn’t believe it net profit,” he said. “You might Tile drainage’s benefits to their operation have included reversing soil salinity, said Clearly, many farmers are can solve salinity issues... we’ve say ‘that’s not much money.’ Souris-area farmer Aaron Hargreaves, an Ag Days speaker. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON keen to learn the ins and outs seen it on our farm.” But how else can you double your net profit on the farm? Buy more land, more seeders and combines and do twice as much work?’ It’s a no-brainer IMPORTANT NOTICE really.” Todd Walker, a partner with Frontier Drainage Systems, a new company formed in 2014 to provide design and installa- Canadian Grain Commission canadienne tion services, spoke about vari- Commission des grains ous aspects of drainage design such as layout and pipe sizing and shared photos of clients’ fields showing pronounced crop growth along tile lines. Grain producers: Changes to wheat variety Tile gets farmers on fields earlier in spring and spray sea- designations sons, makes the soil profile more arable and can reduce These varieties will move to the Canada Northern Hard Red wheat class. They will remain in peak flow surface run-off by their current classes for the 2017 harvest. anywhere from 20 to 40 per cent, Walker said. Timmerman hoped the talk would help dispel some of the As of August 1, 2018 misconceptions and myths around tile drainage, including From Canada Western Red Spring: that it is an unregulated drainage practice. AC Abbey Alikat Katepwa Pembina “Regulation is vigorous in AC Cora CDC Makwa Leader Thatcher Manitoba. This is no excep- AC Eatonia CDC Osler Lillian Unity tion,” said Timmerman, who AC Majestic Columbus McKenzie 5603HR outlined the various roles of the AC Michael Conway Neepawa provincial departments as well AC Minto Harvest Park as the role of the municipal- Alvena Kane Pasqua ity in the approval process for applicants seeking to tile their From Canada Prairie Spring Red: land. AC Foremost AC Taber Conquer Oslo Timmerman is a member of the provincial Tile Drainage Interdepartmental Working Group, formed in As of August 1, 2019 2016 and comprised of representatives from the provincial From Canada Prairie Spring Red: departments of Sustainable Development, Agriculture, AC Crystal and Indigenous and Municipal Relations. T h e R e d R i v e r B a s i n Commission, meanwhile, is For more information: working with this group on the 1-800-853-6705 or 204-984-0506 development of a tile drainage bylaw template to help TTY: 1-866-317-4289 municipalities. www.grainscanada.gc.ca Timmerman said the main thing organizers hoped the Brandon seminar would get across is how important site specific information is in the assessment of the suitability of this practice. “We want to have knowledge- able people making knowledge- able decisions,” he said. “We’re encouraging farmers to learn as much as they can, and to have a constructive relationship with their installers and other folks like ourselves.”

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Canadians spent $5.7 billion on cannabis in 2017 The figures come in the lead-up to legalization expected later this year

marijuana is already legal in the The price of non-medical Reuters country. Canadians’ spending on cannabis was well cannabis has declined by an The average cannabis user average of 1.7 per cent a year anadians spent freely on spent about $1,200 on the drug below 2016 levels for alcohol at $22.3 billion since 1990 and stood at around both legal medical and last year, mostly on non-med- and tobacco at $16 billion. $7.50 a gram last year, probably C black market recreational ical marijuana, the report said. due to increased supplies, the cannabis in 2017, according to Recreational use of cannabis is report said. Statistics Canada. currently illegal nationwide. Nearly all cannabis consumed The agency is trying to get Canadians’ spending on can- in Canada came from within the a handle on consumption nabis was well below 2016 levels country, accounting for $5.4 bil- in the lead-up to legalization, for alcohol at $22.3 billion and lion in 2017. expected later this year. tobacco at $16 billion. sional and subject to poten- economic and social impacts of The size of the country’s About 4.9 million Canadians The report, which looked at tially large revisions due to legalized cannabis. The agency cannabis-producing industry between the ages of 15 to 64 cannabis consumption going assumptions made and as data said in November that it would was $3 billion last year, down purchased both medical and back to 1961, was based on sur- on illegal cannabis production begin incorporating marijuana from $3.4 billion in 2014, due non-medical cannabis last veys and other data sources. is sparse. consumption and spending to declining prices. That put it year, spending $5.7 billion, the Statistics Canada cautioned The report is part of Statistics estimates into economic growth on par with the beer industry, statistics agency said. Medical that the numbers were provi- Canada’s effortsB:10.25 to in measure the figures in November 2019. which was $2.9 billion in 2014. T:10.25 in S:10.25 in

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Canadian Dollar sideways up ing tool box to manage risk and This is not necessarily a fore- Interest Rates up up benefit from opportunities in cast or outlook, but rather an and relatively less expensive. the year ahead. analysis of current market con- Crude Oil up up Given most of the global stock ditions and what they could Stock Market up up market trends are quite strong, David Derwin is a portfolio manager mean for your costs and reve- be cautiously optimistic but and commodity/investment adviser nues as well as your assets and the two mostly likely sources The Canadian TSX index was keep an eye out for any topping with PI Financial Corp. (dderwin@ liabilities. of currency and interest rate up 8.5 per cent, European mar- pattern. Remember, the trend is pifinancial.com/www.commodity- Market movements will affect volatility in the upcoming year. kets were up around 10 per cent, your friend... until it ends. options.ca), a member of the Canadian so many parts of your farm Don’t forget that while a weaker and the U.S. S&P 500 increased See the accompanying table Investor Protection Fund. The risk of financials that it’s good to take loonie would be helpful on the by about 20 per cent. However, for a quick summary of these loss in trading commodity interests can a broad view of global market revenue side, many inputs are many of the larger emerging historical market trends over the be substantial. You should therefore trends starting with interest imported from the U.S. or priced markets like China and India past six and 12 months to help carefully consider whether such trading rates, often a determinant of so in U.S. dollars, so that a weaker were up even stronger, 36 per make sense of all this. It doesn’t is suitable for you in light of your many other markets. Canadian dollar makes them cent and 39 per cent, respec- mean these trends will continue financial condition. This is intended for Interest rates are an inherent more expensive. Be opportun- tively. Even though some mar- but rather an analysis of where distribution in those jurisdictions where part of most modern farm busi- istic and think about managing kets are pricey and getting we’ve been and an indication of PI Financial Corp. is registered as an nesses. Whether you are plan- both the expense and revenue expensive, many countries and where we could potentially be adviser or a dealer in securities and/or ning an upcoming expansion or side of the currency equation. industry sectors are well priced going. futures and options. renewing an existing loan, the Fuel costs are another com- direction of interest rates will be ponent of all farm operations. important since they are at such In 2017, crude oil futures were low levels. up 12 per cent, increasing from Last year, the U.S. federal fund US$52/barrel to around US$58, rates rose a full one per cent while natural gas was down 25 from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent, per cent. Expect these condi- while the Bank of Canada rate tions to continue with crude oil increased from 0.5 per cent to prices staying strong but natural one per cent. Ten-year govern- gas weak. NEW ment bond rates, which affect Feeder and full-weight cat- medium- and longer-term bor- tle futures trended higher on 4:30 a.m. rowing, have increased 1.25 per average by over 20 per cent and cent from their lows in 2016, Canadian cash prices have been from one per cent to 2.25 per quite good. Hog futures had a It’s 2° outside. cent in Canada and from 1.25 very choppy 2017, ending the per cent to 2.5 per cent in the year up only about five per cent. U.S. And, the existing trend is For next year, it’s harder to see a Dance recital at 3:00 p.m. still pointing toward higher rates definitive price pattern emerg- in North America. ing for hog futures since they The U.S. is expected to raise have been trading in a 10- to It’s GO time. rates at least a couple of times 15-cent range for the past cou- this year, based on current mar- ple of years. Cattle futures, on ket conditions, so we should see the other hand, have entered Canadian rates increase as well. into more of a sideways pattern In fact, historically, Canadian and some downside risk may government bond rates tend to develop. move in the same direction as For grains, it was mostly a U.S. Treasury bonds about 80 down year in 2017. Corn was per cent of the time. down 10 per cent, hard red win- Additional borrowing costs ter wheat was down almost 15 can turn into a significant incre- per cent, but hard red spring mental expense whereby even was up about 10 per cent. a one-half per cent to one per Currently, wheat and corn cent rate increase can impact futures are still drifting lower your bottom line. A one per as we begin 2018 but oilseeds cent increase on a million dol- have been in a price channel for lars of borrowing over five years the past few years. Canola was would mean an extra $50,000 in unchanged at $500/tonne in expenses for the farm. 2017 and soybeans were down Fortunately, just as you can only five per cent. use market-based tools like In fact, all the largest oilseed options and futures to hedge markets including soybean, your grain, livestock and cur- rapeseed, palm and sunflower rency risk, there are exchange have a similar price pattern. All traded tools to protect against these global oilseed markets rising interest rates as well. have been going sideways over In the foreign exchange mar- the past couple of years. Expect ket, the Canadian dollar rose more sideways canola price about four cents from 74 U.S. action until a definitive change cents to about 78 cents with the in oilseed trends occur. In par- GET IT DONE NO MATTER WHAT. For a better SAVE UP TO when you overall U.S. dollar index down ticular, pay attention to any value broadleaf herbicide than Frontline™, Buctril® book by 8.5 per cent. 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57770_1_DAS_Paradigm_2018_Time_EB_G4A_13-16x9_a1.indd 1 2017-12-20 1:21 PM The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 25 Ag Days speakers banter on soil health Soil health is a hot topic, but there’s no clear definition of what it is and how to improve it

and air quality, and promote BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD plant and animal health. “Soil health is not an Co-operator staff “Healthy soils maintain a diverse community of soil absolute thing.” What’s soil health? organisms that help to con- Ask five people that question trol plant disease, insect and and you might get five differ- weed pests, form beneficial Dr. Rigas Karamanos ent answers — even among Ag symbiotic associations with Days experts. plant roots; recycle essential Soil health and soil degra- plant nutrients; improve soil a difference between micro- dation are getting plenty of structure with positive reper- bial activity and soil microbial time in the headlines, with cussions for soil water- and health and soil tilth or soil coverage of last year’s Summit nutrient-holding capacity, quality.” of Canadian Soil Health in and ultimately improve crop Guelph, soil tests looking production.” Health or quality? beyond nutrients and into That long definition does The Cornell University soil microbiology and grazing little for farmers looking for a health assessment, something projects on carbon sequestra- plan of attack when it comes that has emerged as one of tion and its impact on forage to improving their own soil the standard soil tests, focuses growth, to name a few. health, starting at which soil more on what he would call The definition of “soil health indicators they should soil quality, he said. health,” however, has been a even start looking at. The report card measures moving target, one that has Dr. Rigas Karamanos, sen- a wide range of indicators not only evolved since univer- ior agronomist with Koch including organic matter, soil sity textbooks started includ- Fertilizer Canada and one of protein, respiration, available Just what does the term ‘soil health’ mean? A lot of different things, it turns out. ing it, but spans a dizzying this year’s Ag Days speakers, water capacity, wet aggregate FILE PHOTO array of indicators that may says end goals must be real- stability, active carbon, nutri- leave producers spinning. istic for that soil. A healthy ents, pH and soil hardness. The Food and Agriculture sandy soil will not have the tivity” should not be confused soils; it doesn’t mean they’re “When we’re looking at Organization of the United same organic matter as a clay with “fertility,” Karamanos not healthy... you’re not going overall soil health, you can’t Nations defines soil health loam, he said, nor should a added, much for the same to make them healthy by add- say you’ve got a good, healthy, as, “the capacity of soil to producer expect it to. reasons as he says soil health ing a whole bunch of stuff.” stable soil if it’s not produc- function as a living system, A healthy soil is one that indicators should reflect the Productivity and yield must ing a crop. So when I see a with ecosystem and land use is, “functioning at its optimal realities of each soil. also enter into the equation, measurement or something boundaries, to sustain plant levels within its natural set- “Soil health is not an abso- he told listeners. that has a high rating for soil and animal productivity, tings,” the audience was told. lute thing,” he said. “There health, but it doesn’t grow maintain or enhance water At the same time, “produc- are some soils that are poor Benefit or buzzword? anything, I ask why,” he said. Karamanos is worried, how- For its part, Cornell ever, that soil health has University treats “soil health” become as much about and “soil quality” as the same marketing products for term, although it notes that some companies as actually “soil quality” includes all the improving soil. inherent environmental traits Attention is a good thing that humans can’t affect. when it comes to soil health, Do soil health and yield go he said, but added, it must hand in hand? NEW start with baseline testing, Not necessarily, said Steve continue with more test- Crittenden of AAFC’s Brandon 4:30 a.m. ing to track changes and all Research Station. practices must be actually “More soil health does not beneficial. always mean better yields,” It’s 2° outside. “People say, ‘Oh, soil he said, although he argued health? You can apply this, that soil health may come you can apply that,’ but that’s with longer-term, secondary Dance recital at 3:00 p.m. not what soil health is,” he benefits. said. “What is the starting Advocates have pointed point? Just going and indis- to better infiltration (one It’s GO time. criminately applying different of Crittenden’s markers) products does not fix that.” and decreased risk of flood- For example, nutrients ing, nutrient cycling, carbon should make up for what the sequestration (something of soil does not provide, he said, interest to producers facing and a soil’s nutrient status down a carbon tax) and ben- must be known before good efits of better biodiversity, management decisions can be among others. made. For him, he told the Ag The researcher pointed to Days crowd, soil health refers International Plant Nutrition to water infiltration, com- Institute resources if farmers paction, and the ability to are looking to learn. retain nutrients, among other Greg Patterson, president aspects that Patterson would of A&L Laboratories and refer to as “soil quality.” one of the speakers to follow S o m e i n d i c a t o r s m a y Karamanos, agreed that not be a double-edged sword, all soils will share the same Crittenden said. The health standards. researcher pointed to studies More organic matter has that suggested more earth- not always meant higher worms, commonly considered productivity, he said, adding an ideal of soil health for the that he has seen Solvita tests average person, may actually from sandy samples return increase greenhouse gas emis- higher microbial respiration, sions from the soil. and therefore more micro- The 2013 study, published in bial activity, than richer soils. 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57770_1_DAS_Paradigm_2018_Time_EB_G4A_13-16x9_a1.indd 1 2017-12-20 1:21 PM 26 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 Speaker urges a change of pace when chasing maximum yield Don’t think about what to add, Ag Days speaker says — think about what’s possible and subtract from there

Four factors BY Alexis Stockford What goes into max yield? Co-operator staff Rigas Karamanos, senior agronomist for Koch Fertilizer, ingle changes won’t cut it counts four factors that deter- if producers really want mine a maximum yield; solar S their best possible yield. radiation, genetic potential, Jarrett Chambers, president water (both available ground- of ATP Nutrition, wants pro- water and precipitation) and ducers to be radical when it soil fertility. comes to testing management Farmers miss out on full tools. genetic potential without early- “We have to figure out in season moisture, he said, some- a grower, what is their maxi- thing that has producers con- mum yield for their farm and cerned this year after the dry figure out, what is the poten- 2017 season and little snowfall tial? Where are they today? — since. and then based off risk and Farmers have little control Jarrett Chambers, president of ATP their comfort, where’s the over solar radiation and water, Nutrition, says farmers need to look right answer?” he said. barring irrigation, and genetic beyond changing one management The “comfort” aspect potential for each variety is practice at a time if they’re going to is where many producers set, although producers can, of chase maximum yields. Greg Patterson, president of A&L Laboratories, addresses the Ag Days audience default on the conservative course, decide which variety to Photos: Alexis Stockford during the opening day of the show Jan. 16. side, according to Chambers. plant. Many producers are chang- “What you have control of is cost savings for producers. in struggling with production the Canola Council of Canada’s ing one facet of their produc- the nutrients and that’s where Fertilizer Canada has thrown agriculture, we have to identify plans to bring yields up to 52 tion at a time, watching for the 4R nutrient principle comes its weight behind 4R Nutrient what is the limiting factor and bushels an acre by 2025. impact and then moving on into it,” Karamanos said. Stewardship, an initiative that work towards that. “We believe that the growing to the next facet, a strategy The 4R strategy refers to actively promotes 4R to both “The poorer the fertility, the genetic potential of the crop seemingly in line with scien- a more deliberate approach producers and agronomists. more nitrogen you need to is capable of getting us to 52 tific studies, which try to keep to applying product. Product Getting those Rs right year to grow the crop,” he added. “As bushels per acre of sustainable all variables constant, except should be applied at the right year, however, may be a moving we become more balanced, we production by 2025 with the those being tested. rate, right time, of the right type target as conditions change. become more efficient with right agronomy,” they said in But while that might for that circumstance and in “Saying the four Rs is super- even nitrogen use.” their Keep it Coming strategic work in the research plot, the right place. ficial,” Chambers said, point- The soil test expert says plan. Chambers says it will also In some seasons, like the one ing out that each of the four is more focus on phosphorus and Many producers will have keep producers perpetually just passed, getting the place- complex enough to fill a book. potassium is critical to moving to do their homework before behind the curve, particularly ment right can be critical, “Digging into each of those towards that balance. The prob- they can take advantage of the as new varieties with new Karamanos said. four Rs, that’s where the rub- lem must be fixed before atten- speakers’ messages. Chambers genetic yield potential, nutri- “If it’s a really dry year and ber meets the road. That’s what tion to micronutrients, such estimated that 10 to 15 per cent ent uptake and management you broadcast your fertilizer, takes you from being part of the as the copper and zinc cited of soils have test data collected. quirks, come in. that’s goofy,” Karamanos said, average yield to being the high by Chambers, can pay off, he “That kind of makes me feel “We only get, in our career, pointing to crops this year that producer.” added. uncomfortable,” he said. “What about 40 times to grow a dove deep for water, therefore Chambers compared crop “There are bigger fish to fry. happens is you start developing crop,” he said. “So if you think missing nutrients in the top nutrition to human diet. Food Make sure they’re in place,” he a nutrient management plan that it takes you two to three inches of soil. choice depends on a person’s said. “The biggest concern I without knowing where your times (to find a good practice) Instead, that product individual needs and goals, the have in production agriculture baseline is.” and then you want to repli- should’ve been placed close same as a crop he said. everywhere is in North America Chambers says his company cate it to be sure — based on to the roots or to the side and Chambers cites 140 variables — with all the fertility knowl- commonly runs into a client different conditions, different below this past season, he said. that might impact yield. edge we have and all the infor- with yield increases in mind, years, you want to confirm it Right time, meanwhile, will mation we get from research but who does not have tissue — next thing you know, we’re be a function of crop develop- Beyond N institutions or universities — test results or soil quality data. seven or eight years into a ment and weather. Greg Patterson, president of we talk about soils being the “When we look at our soils 40-year career.” “You start with what your A&L Laboratories, says nutri- same. They’re not the same. and then we look at what we’ve His company does not knowledge is about the soil... ent balance needs to be a larger Sands and clays are different. put onto our soils in terms of approach a maximum yield you put your bet (in) and conversation and must move We should be treating them dif- nutrition, then the tissue test, plan by thinking of manage- you can win or you can lose,” past what he describes as the ferently. We should be fertilizing in most cases, should not be a ment tools to be added, he Karamanos said. “love affair with nitrogen” in them differently, and not many surprise,” Chambers said. said. Instead, the company A cross-section of industry Western Canada. people do that.” The method has helped his imagines all possible tools groups, companies, and the “High crop yields is all about A&L Laboratories has tagged company tag nutrient defi- that operation could turn to, International Plant Nutrition balanced fertility and it’s all boron as a critical element for ciencies in crops that looked and then considers which to Institute have embraced 4R, the elements,” he said. “All rhizobia health. good, but failed to ultimately remove, based on a farm’s risk arguing that it marries envi- the essential elements have to Biology adds another wrinkle, perform. profile and situation. ronmental concern with be available to the plant and one Patterson’s company and “This is why we’re tissue sam- other testing laboratories hope pling the young leaves and the to bridge through bumped-up older leaves and that is show- soil health and microbial res- ing what is actually happening piration tests, which measure in the plant, because nutrients the level of biological activity in will always move to the young- the soil. est part of the plant,” he said. “What we’ve seen from our “If we only sample the youngest research is this whole, ‘bal- part of the plant, we don’t know Incurable… anced nutrition being able to what’s in the rest.” support a plant and being able Producers will need two to to provide the balanced fertil- four tests to make tissue sam- ity it needs,’ allows that plant pling worthwhile, he added. but preventable. in turn to turn around and pro- The method also hits a time duce the right carbon sources management problem, since to feed the right selective the test takes three to four days Protect your horse from organisms,” he said. to turn around, but tissue sampling is done usually just before Equine Infectious Anemia. 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Susan Abel, FCPC’s vice- issues, small-business con- BY ALEX BINKLEY president of safety and com- The package of regulations is intended to cerns, treatment of organic Co-operator contributor pliance, said CFIA recognizes products, implementation the need for more and bet- consolidate 14 sets of commodity-based and trade and competitive- h e C a n a d i a n F o o d ter definitions in its proposed regulations that CFIA inherited from various ness matters. I n s p e c t i o n A g e n c y regulations. There is a need, federal departments when it was created Since 2013, the CFIA has thinks it’s on the home she said, “to better support participated in more than 300 T 20 years ago. stretch of its overhaul of food for smaller enterprises that external stakeholder events safety regulations but the food will have new and significant and reached thousands of industry says there’s still work written food safety program individuals through face-to- to be done. requirements.” face sessions, webinars, and CFIA says the revamp will CFIA is also adopting a new two major food safety forums. finally compete the imple- system for sharing food safety Discussion documents were mentation of the Safe Food for information and documents which are missing in this focused requirements for all released in 2013, 2014, and Canadians Act passed by the that they say will balance phase of development, will be foods that are imported or 2015 and included initial Harper government in 2012 safety and a changing food addressed quickly in future prepared for export or inter- drafts of regulatory text. and it’s planning on making production landscape. regulatory activities,” Abel provincial trade.” The 2015 consultation spe- the final version of the rules While waiting for the said. It wants to achieve a system cifically targeted micro- and public this spring. At that release of the final package CFIA said the goal of its that balances enforcing the small businesses to bet- time, CFIA will spell out when of regulations, FCPC “... will regulatory reform is “to rules and allowing industry ter understand their unique various provisions are to come continue to work with CFIA strengthen Canada’s interna- to innovate, CFIA’s statement needs and to explore options into force. to ensure certain important tional reputation as a leader outlined. for reducing costs that would Food Processors of Canada elements, such as vendor in food safety by establish- CFIA categorized the 1,700 be imposed by the proposed (FPC) says there are five holes qualification requirements, ing consistent, prevention- comments into technical regulations. in the current regulatory pro- posals. They are: • Increasing border inspection of imported food products, • Putting federal and provincial food plants on an equal footing, • Reducing the scope of its Administrative Monetary Penalties for a more collabo- rative approach with processors on reaching food safety IT’S MORE standards, • Establish a more realistic basis for a Product of Canada label, THAN A NEW • Increase the number of food-testing labs across the country. F o o d a n d C o n s u m e r Products of Canada (FCPC) FUNGICIDE. also wants to see improvements made to the proposed regulations. The package of regulations is intended to consolidate 14 IT’S A NEW ERA. sets of commodity-based regulations that CFIA inherited Setting the new standard with two from various federal departments when it was created 20 industry-leading active ingredients years ago. Following passage that target sclerotinia. of the Safe Food Act, CFIA began consulting industry, agriculture and consumer groups about what the new regulatory framework should contain A year ago, CFIA published its proposed final version of the regulations, which started a 90-day public comment period on them. It received more than 1,700 comments that helped frame the final package. Denise Allen, president of the FPC, said getting the rules right will be an important ingredient in helping the food industry meet the government’s goal of $75 billion in agri-food exports by 2025, which now stand in the $56-billion-a-year range.

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ONE TWEET AT A TIME: Bringing farm mental health issues out into the open Mental health and agriculture has exploded in the last year, and a lineup of this year’s Ag Days speakers have been leading the charge

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff “… how do we still have stigma if it’s all esley Kelly can tell you all of us?” about how mental health affects the farm. L Marsha Harris She can tell you about watch- marriage and family therapist ing the self-destructive spiral as anxiety and negative thoughts build on to each other. She has intimate knowledge on the offer but the Farm Stress Line weight of life crashing down phone number. around harvest. She knows how “To me, at this time, it wasn’t it feels to suddenly burst into good enough,” she said. “The tears. next day, I sent out a tweet and Kelly and her husband, a call to action for agriculture Mathieu, are two of a growing to do more.” number of farmers going pub- “Do more,” soon became a lic with their stories. The pair rallying cry, and Keller’s mes- laid out their struggles in a live- sage spread quickly among stream video posted last July. agricultural Twitter users. Both Kellys have had brushes Within days, the tweet had with mental health. garnered the attention of politi- Lesley began feeling over- cians, agricultural companies whelmed three days after the and other producers. birth of her second child and Media soon picked up on those feelings only got worse the story. Over the next week, when her husband had to leave Kim Keller speaks at Ag Days 2018. The trade show dedicated an afternoon to mental health in agriculture. Photo: Alexis Stockford Keller appeared on CBC, Global their home in Regina for their News and a list of newspa- farm near Watrous, Sask. The pers, pitching the need for couple eventually got help There is little data on farm but also the first time farmers Turning to technology more mental health support in through family. suicides in Canada — many may have time to reach out. Both Kelly and Melfort-area agriculture. Mathieu’s troubles started the farm suicides are reported as producer Kim Keller are using Since then, she said, the next year. Anxiety was already accidents — but farmers in the Obstacles the internet to remove that issue has got more attention an old friend, but the condition U.S. had the highest suicide For many who make the call, taboo. from companies and producer flared as harvest pressure and rate of any other profession, it is their first experience with Kelly is no stranger to the groups. This year’s Ag Days, continuing separation from his according to the U.S. Centre for any form of counselling. power of the web. Best known one of the biggest events on family took their toll. Disease Control in 2016. “You really start with where for her blog, High Heels and Manitoba’s agricultural calen- Things peaked one night “That’s terrifying to me,” the individual’s at and what Canola Fields, Kelly had dar, dedicated an afternoon of when, alone in his trailer, Harris said. they need,” Smith said. “They already tapped the internet to talks to the subject, something Mathieu fell into a panic attack Many of the factors cited may just need some support promote agriculture when she that speakers noted would not and called Saskatchewan’s Farm by the CDC are also applica- getting through that moment, and her husband sat down to have been a reality only a few Stress Line for help. ble here, including isolation, but they may need longer-term film. years ago. “Through that call, I knew the risk of loss, more difficult (support).” “The response from the we needed to do something,” access to help in rural areas Farmers may be reluctant to video, I would never have Do More Lesley Kelly said. “As someone’s and a skewed work-life balance. make that jump, Harris said. imagined,” she said. “Aside The strength of the response significant other, it’s so hard to Outside of the stigma around from having over 100,000 hits, has now inspired the Do More see someone who you love go Calling for help getting professional health, we received an overwhelming Agricultural Foundation. through that.” Harris noted many of those farmers may be reluctant to positive response both in and “We envision a culture in same factors when list- leave the farm and an appoint- outside agriculture.” agriculture where all producers Widespread issue ing things that might affect ment may include hours of Some commenters were are encouraged, empowered While Canadian data is Manitobans, but added the round-trip travel time. looking for resources, while and supported to take care of scarce, a 2015-16 study by the stress of cold weather, fears Approaching that time as others wanted to share their their mental well-being,” the University of Guelph suggests around a potentially hostile an investment, rather than a own stories. Others just wanted website declares. mental health is a major chal- turn to NAFTA, and incoming waste, may help mitigate some to talk. Farmers can build a sup- lenge in rural Canada. Out of regulatory changes to products of that reluctance, Harris said. It was the couple’s hope that port network on social media 1,100 responses to the online they’ve come to depend on. Farmers should consider men- they would add one more voice if they have to, Keller said, but stress and resilience survey, Janet Smith, manager of the tal health help a farm expense, to the conversation. Instead, some form of support network 58 per cent noted anxiety, 45 Manitoba Farm, Rural and she stressed. she said, there was a snowball is needed. Farmers should pay per cent reported high stress Northern Support Services, “It’s part of your livelihood,” effect, with their personal story attention to potential stressors, and 35 per cent were fighting says their operators have been she said. sparking others to share. like crop failure or crop left in depression. increasingly busy. Traffic is also Even if the service is avail- Kim Keller has shared that the field. Neighbours should Those rates also contrib- picking up on the program’s able, farmers may be reluctant goal, to normalize the conver- ask after each other if those sit- uted to cynicism, something recently introduced online to take it, according to Smith, sation around mental health uations appear. that Marsha Harris, marriage counselling. afraid that they will be recog- and agriculture, for years. Lastly, but certainly not least, and family therapist with “That’s a live chat and we are nized in what is often a small In 2015, she helped launch Keller told farmers to seek Brandon University, says adds seeing more and more peo- community and that people’s a T-shirt campaign in support professional help if they need to already negative thoughts. ple accessing the services that perception of them might of Saskatchewan’s Farm Stress it and encouraged the farm The survey found 43 per cent of way,” Smith said. change. Line, the Saskatchewan coun- industry in general to ask ques- respondents were cynical and The hotline has seen some “We do hear from a lot of terpart to Smith’s program. tions and listen earnestly to the 38 per cent were emotionally turbulent agricultural times folks using our line for that rea- It wasn’t until 2017, and answers. exhausted. since it first opened the son,” she said. a viral tweet that has since “You don’t need to be the Perhaps more alarmingly, 40 phones 18 years ago, includ- Smith hopes putting more led Keller to speak at various expert,” she said. “Sometimes per cent of respondents said ing the BSE crisis and major services online may help over- industry events. just being supportive is all they wouldn’t seek help. flooding. come some of the barriers. In June, Keller received a someone needs to take that “Mental illness directly and “The nature of agriculture Reluctant callers may be more Twitter message from someone next step to getting help.” indirectly affects all Canadians,” is that we’re one year or one likely to reach out in the com- in the agriculture industry who The Do More Agricultural Harris told her Ag Days audi- season from a potential crisis,” fort and confidentiality of their had just lost a client to suicide. Foundation officially launched ence as one of several speak- Smith said. own home, she said. He wanted to help support its website, https://www. ers to tackle mental health this Calls often pick up after high Alongside online chat, the the family and was looking for domore.ag, in late January year. stress times like harvest and program has launched Calming resources. 2018. “How do we still have stigma seeding, she said, a time when the Storm, an app offering To her chagrin, Keller found if it’s all of us?” stress is actually coming down, resources and remote help. she had no other advice to [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 29 COUNTRY CROSSROADS Prairie fare

Plan ahead for healthy and affordable eating Don’t plan on just winging it in the kitchen — having a strategy will help you

you or your family members can quickly Consider theme nights BY GETTY STEWART reheat and eat on the road or at the kitchen If coming up with meal ideas for a week or Co-operator contributor counter. Consider freezer meals, soups, more is overwhelming, try theme nights. For stews, prepared salads and wraps for these example, Meatless Mondays, Soupy Tuesday, days. At our house soup, scrambled eggs or Worldly Wednesday (foods from around the grilled cheese sandwiches with a handful of world), Fish Thursday, Homemade Pizza Friday, ne of the best ways to save money and raw veggies are our go-to meals on days like Free-For-All Saturday (make your own din- stay on top of healthy eating goals is these. ner based on leftovers) or Big Dinner Sunday. O to make a meal plan. You certainly don’t have to make every night a Whether you jot notes on the family cal- Choose seasonal foods theme night, nor do you need to stick with it endar, create detailed lists or use an online Fresh, seasonal foods are tastier and more every week, but theme days can be great idea planning tool, taking time to plan what you affordable. And, by eating what’s in season generators. I’ve used this technique on and off want to make and eat can help you save you’ll get plenty of variety in your meal plans. for years and Friday nights are still reserved for money, eat healthier, reduce food waste and For example, did you know that January to homemade pizza. lower the daily stress of figuring out “What’s March is citrus season? A good time to add for Dinner?” oranges and grapefruits to your meal plans. Cook once and eat twice Meal planning doesn’t have to be compli- Think about which meals can be easily dou- cated. It can be a simple list of meal ideas Think healthy bled to freeze for another week or which ones or it can include plans and dates for grocery Plan for at least two vegetables or fruits every will make great leftovers for lunches or a sec- shopping and meal prep. It can be for a cou- meal and aim for a variety of whole grains ond dinner. Since you’ve got all the ingredients ple of days, a week or a month at a time. Use and protein sources (eggs, meat, fish, beans, and cooking utensils out already, this approach an approach that best suits your style and chicken, tofu, etc.). will save time and the number of dishes to be helps you alleviate the stress of feeding your cleaned. For example, most soups, stews and family healthy meals. Consider some of the Focus on ‘TNT’ recipes casseroles can be easily doubled and frozen following meal planning tips. Tried-and-true recipes that you can whip up and extra mashed potatoes one day can be easily will save you a lot of time and aggrava- turned into shepherd’s pie or fried patties the Take inventory tion during the busy work week. It’s fun to following day. Start with what’s in your fridge, freezer, pan- look for and try new dishes, but don’t cram try or garden. After you’ve slotted a few ideas your week with new recipes that require extra Keep your meal plans based on what you already have, consider time and ingredients you’re not familiar with. Hold on to your meal plans so you can reuse checking local flyers for what’s on sale that them or at least reference them for inspiration can complement or add to what you already Involve your family in future weeks. If possible, jot a few notes on have. Get the whole family to suggest meal ideas what worked, what didn’t work, which recipe and to help with meal prep. If a particular from what source you used and anything else Check everyone’s calendar meal is too tricky for young helpers, get them noteworthy. Identify hectic nights when everyone has to peeling carrots or grating cheese for a meal be somewhere else and sit-down meals are coming up later in the week. If nothing else, Here are two recipes that often show up on impossible. These days require foods that they can help set the table. our weekly meal plan.

Ham and Peas Add onions and celery and cook until tender, 1 navel orange about three minutes. Add flour and mix well. 1/2 c. toasted pecans Mac and Cheese Cook for one minute. Gradually whisk in milk 1/4 c. crumbled goat cheese until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and A family-friendly whole grain casserole that stir in cheese until melted and mixed in. Add can be doubled up and frozen for another carrots, peas, black pepper, parsley, ham and Dressing: day. It’s also great for using leftovers. Try cooked macaroni. Transfer to a lightly greased 1/3 c. canola oil chicken, turkey or tuna instead of ham three-quart (three-litre) casserole dish or a 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar and broccoli, cauliflower or sweet peppers 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven instead of peas. Serves six. at 350 F (180 C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until 1 tbsp. orange juice concentrate heated through. 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp. honey Freezing instructions: 2 c. raw whole wheat 1 green onion, finely chopped Freeze before baking. macaroni (375-g box) Cool mix completely before freezing to avoid Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. canola oil condensation and ice crystals. Freeze in a well- 1/2 c. onion, chopped sealed casserole dish. Label with date, recipe Instructions: (1/2 onion) name and cooking instructions. Use within 3 Wash and dry salad greens. Dark leafy greens 1/2 c. celery, months. To use, thaw in fridge overnight. Bake are particularly good for this salad. Peel in preheated oven at 350 F (180 C) for 25 to 30 oranges with a knife to remove all the pith. finely diced (2 stalks) minutes or until heated through. If still slightly To do so, cut a slice off the top and bottom of 3 tbsp. flour frozen, increase cooking time as needed. the whole orange. Place on cutting board and 1-1/2 c. milk run a sharp knife between the peel and the 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese flesh of the orange from the top to the bottom all around the orange. Make vinaigrette by 1 medium carrot, grated Three Orange Salad pouring all ingredients in a screw-top jar and 1 c. peas shaking vigorously. Toss salad greens with vin- 1/4 tsp. black pepper Enjoy citrus season with this three orange aigrette and arrange on large platter. Arrange 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, dill or tarragon salad. Perfect for lunch or a side salad to go oranges, pecans and goat cheese on top of with Friday night pizza night. Serves four. greens. 1-1/2 c. diced cooked ham Ingredients: Recipes: www.gettystewart.com Instructions: 6 to 8 c. salad greens In large pot, bring water to boil and cook mac- Getty Stewart is a professional home economist, 1 blood orange aroni al dente (slightly firm). Drain and set speaker and writer from Winnipeg. For more recipes, aside. In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. 1 tangerine or Cara Cara orange preserves and kitchen tips, visit www.gettystewart.com. 30 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

“ ell, that was a challenge. I wasn’t “Have you not heard the story?” Andrew sure she’d settle down.” Rose Jackson sounded surprised. W looked down at the sleeping child in “I have not,” said Amanda. her arms as she rocked gently back and forth in “Well...” said Andrew, but he was interrupted the old wooden rocker in Brady and Amanda’s by Brady. living room. “She’s a bit of a chip off the old “Nope,” said Brady. “Only I get to tell this block.” story.” “That’s a scary thought,” said Andrew, who “Go for it then,” said Andrew. was seated on the couch, at the end closest to “OK.” Brady cleared his throat. “I was 12, so I the rocking chair. “Considering who the old was allowed to go outside,” he said. “It was late block is. Right Brady?” April and cold outside, but it had been warm so “Oh, I don’t think that’s so scary,” said the dugout had melted and I decided to go raft- Amanda, who was curled up comfortably at the ing, but the raft was super slippery and I fell into far end of the couch. “Michaela will be sweet the pond. Whatever. I got out and I was fine. and happy-go-lucky just like her daddy, after “Oh my god!” said Amanda. “That must have she grows up.” been freezing cold!” “It’s not the ‘after she grows up’ part that’s “Yeah, for sure,” said Brady. “It was weird too. scary,” said Andrew. “It’s the ‘between now and I sank straight down and I found myself stand- then’ part you gotta be ready for.” ing straight up on the bottom, and I was so Amanda pondered that for a moment. “Well,” surprised I actually looked down and saw I was she said, “since you all seem to have been standing on ice and I thought “hey, ice is sup- through this once before, maybe I should ask, posed to float,” and then I tried to jump up to what advice would you give me about raising the surface but my feet were stuck in my rub- the daughter of Brady Jackson? Since you seem ber boots which were full of water so I didn’t get to think I’ll need it.” anywhere, and I had to try again by straighten- “Good question,” said Andrew. “The first rule, ing out my ankles so that my feet came out of I should think, would be don’t give her real my boots. I think my boots are still down there. tools to play with when she’s four. You may Anyway I got out fine and ran home although want her to redo the electrical in your house at when I crawled under the electric fence we had some point, but probably not till she’s at least up around the dugout I touched the wire by six.” accident and got zapped which knocked me “Oh my goodness!” said Amanda looking at flat on my face. I was pretty wet obviously, so I Brady. “Did you rewire the house when you was like a superconductor. And when I got to were four?” The the house I noticed my jaw was really sore from “Well not exactly,” said Brady. “Mom stopped clenching my teeth because of how cold I was, me before I could get the covers off the wall but after a while I noticed that my jaw wasn’t plugs. And hey, you have to be impressed Jacksons getting better and then it turned out I had the that I knew what a screwdriver was for at that By Rollin Penner mumps. End of story.” age, right? Most kids would just stick it in the Amanda looked over at her daughter, still socket, am I right?” sleeping in Rose’s arms. “She’s vaccinated for “OK, well that IS a little scary,” said Amanda. mumps,” she said, “but not for falling into “Second rule,” said Rose, “is don’t put “Also,” said Andrew, “keep her away from the ponds.” Christmas gifts under the tree until after dugout in the pasture, till she’s at least 20. Or “You can vaccinate for some things,” said Michaela is asleep on December 24. Because forever if you can.” Brady. “The rest you just have to deal with.” she will open them and unwrap them all when “Oh come on,” said Brady. “Obviously, when “Parenting 101,” said Andrew. you’re not looking, and some of them you may she’s little she can’t go there, and we have to Rose leaned down and kissed the sleeping never find again.” teach her to swim. That’s all.” child’s forehead. “A little bit of luck and a lot of “They’ll be in the cold air registers,” said “Do I even want to know what happened at hard work,” she said, “and everybody will be Brady, “but you won’t find that out for 20 years.” the dugout?” asked Amanda. fine.”

Black Varnish plant — a real eye-catcher The textured foliage is deeply veined and gleams as if covered in varnish

When Black Varnish is grown outdoors in By Albert Parsons full sun the colour of the leaves intensi- I found out it is called Freelance contributor fies and becomes almost black, so would be perfect for anyone experimenting Pseuderanthemum “Black uring a trip to Winnipeg last fall, with creating black gardens — ones filled Varnish,” or commonly my wife and I stopped at a gar- with black flowers and dark foliage. referred to as chocolate D den centre where a unique plant The plant grows from 60 to 120 cm tall plant since it gleams like a immediately caught my eye as its foli- and has a bushy, upright growth habit age simply shimmered, even in the light making it ideal for use as a specimen shiny piece of chocolate. of a cloudy fall afternoon. I found out plant either outdoors or inside. It pro- it is called Pseuderanthemum “Black duces flower stalks that have dark-pink Varnish,” or commonly referred to as flowers that appear in the spring or early chocolate plant since it gleams like a summer. The flowers are sterile and do shiny piece of chocolate. not produce seed so the plant is propa- Black Varnish is an evergreen herba- gated by semi-hardwood cuttings. The water will be needed. The soil should be ceous tropical plant and can be used cuttings will take some time to root in kept moderately moist and should never outdoors only during the warm days of damp soilless mix; using a rooting hor- be allowed to dry out; if it does the plant summer since it will not tolerate cold mone on the tips of the cuttings when may die. Black Varnish is a sturdy plant and frost. It can serve as an interest- they are planted will speed the devel- and will not be damaged by wind gusts ing houseplant during the winter and opment of roots, and tenting the con- so its use is not restricted to sheltered will perform quite well. The plant’s foli- tainer with plastic will keep the planting spots. age is its most striking feature; its oval medium moist. After moving the plant indoors for the leaves are deeply veined and textured Because Black Varnish is a tropical winter, locate it in front of a sunny win- but they gleam as if covered with varnish plant, it should not be put outdoors until dow to achieve the deepest leaf colour. — hence the name. Because of its shiny temperatures are consistently warm, and Since most plants reduce their growth foliage it will not fade into the shadows will object to nighttime temperatures rate during the winter, it should not as so many dark-leafed plants do when that are lower than 10 C. It should also be fertilized until spring approaches. I they are combined with other plants in be moved back indoors before nighttime had never seen this plant in other gar- mixed containers. Its foliage reflects light temperatures cool down to that level in den centres so am not sure how avail- almost like a mirror, causing it to stand the fall, as it will not tolerate any frost. able it is. If you see one you will, like me, out clearly. The plant likes rich soil — it will be be drawn to it and want to add Black Black Varnish has dark, shiny foliage, produces The surfaces of the leaves are dark pur- happy in a soilless mix but will need to Varnish to your plant collection. attractive pink flowers in spring, and has an ple (reminding me of an eggplant), but be fed. Either a slow-release fertilizer or upright growth habit. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS on the undersides they are dark maroon. regular use of a soluble fertilizer in the Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 31 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Reena answers more questions Plus, more tips from readers

before using in dough recipe. reena nerbas Use a Q-Tip dipped Cooked potatoes or leftover Household Solutions mashed potatoes can also be in rubbing alcohol to used in potato bread recipes. release bandage glue. Dear Reena, Dear Reena, Is there anything that I can Is it possible to renew the look wipe on my feet to get rid of foot of my cutlery? Either the dish- odour? Thanks. — Darcy washer, or our water which has a high rust content, or both, Dear Darcy, have it looking pretty bad. egar will evaporate), or 1 cup Pour vodka on a cloth and wipe — Donna washing soda and 10 cups water your feet. Vodka is an amazing or 1 cup borax and 10 cups odour killer for fabrics as well Dear Donna, water. Leave for 30 minutes and as skin. In commercial settings it is wash as usual. Make sure that very common to toss cutlery you pour the entire contents of into a sink of plain old white whichever product you choose Readers share tips for vinegar, let soak and polish into the washing machine. bandage removal with a cloth. Or cut a potato Doing so will not only freshen • I hold a warm blow dryer in half and sprinkle it with fabrics, but will also clean out on the corner of the band- powdered laundry detergent, the hoses in your washing age. As the glue softens, rub onto spots, rinse and dry. machine. the bandage peels off with- Doing this gets rid of water and out pain. — Submitted by rust spots. Bar Keepers Friend Marilyn is another effective option. To Dear Reena, • Wiping the area with witch make your own silver or stain- Some time ago you shared a hazel, olive oil, baby oil or tea less steel cleaner: Place crum- cinnamon bun recipe. It calls tree oil immediately releases pled aluminum foil in a pan for 2 cups of potato water. What bandages from the surface. — or plastic bucket. Dissolve 1/4 is that? Water potatoes have Submitted by Connor cup washing soda in enough soaked in? Water potatoes have • Use a Q-Tip dipped in rub- hot water to cover the cut- been cooked in? Thanks for bing alcohol to release band- lery. Place cutlery on foil and your help. — Evelyn age glue. Works like a charm! let stand for five minutes until — Submitted by Jenn the stains are gone. Rinse and Dear Evelyn, polish dry. Yes, I was referring to the water Note: Every user assumes in which potatoes are cooked. all risks of injury or damage The water with added starch resulting from the implemen- Dear Reena, makes excellent bread dough. tation of any suggestions in How can I get a strong When making potato water, this column. Test all products mouldy smell out of clothing? wash and peel three potatoes. on an inconspicuous area first. — Marilyn Cut potatoes and add to a pot half full of water. Boil for about I enjoy your questions and tips, keep Dear Marilyn, 20 minutes (or until potatoes them coming. Need a presenter on the Soak washable clothes in either are soft). Drain the potato water topic: Effective Speaking or The Power Reena has some tips for renewing the look of cutlery. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK white vinegar (the smell of vin- into a measuring cup. Cool of Words? Check out: Reena.ca.

This Old Elevator

n the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these I disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supply- ing these images of a grain elevator each week in hopes readers will be able to tell the society more about it, or any other elevator they know of. MHS Gordon Goldsborough webmaster and Journal editor has developed a website to post your replies to a series of questions about elevators. The MHS is interested in all grain elevators that have served the farm community. Your contributions will help gather historical information such as present status of elevators, names of companies, owners and agents, rail lines, year elevators were built — and dates when they were torn down (if applicable). There is room on the website to post personal recollections and stories related to grain elevators. The MHS presently also has only a partial list of all elevators that have been demolished. You can help by updating that list if you know of one not included on that list. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will help the MHS develop a comprehensive, searchable database to preserve the farm community's collective knowledge of what was once a vast network of grain elevators across Manitoba. Please contribute to This Old Grain Elevator website at: http://www. mhs.mb.ca/elevators. You will receive a response, by email or phone call, confirming that your submission was received. An elevator at Makinak, southeast of Dauphin in the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, was constructed in 1957. A former elevator at Goldsborough is interested in hearing all sorts of experiences the site was converted into an annex at that time. A new crib annex was built in 1969 and the earlier one was demolished in 1987, about the elevators — funny, sad, or anything in between. Readers when three steel tanks were constructed beside the elevator. Renovations occurred in 1971, 1979, and 1987. Closed around 2000 but willing to share their stories can leave messages at 204-474-7469. well maintained and still served by a railway siding, the elevator is used for private grain storage. Source: Jean McManus 32 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018

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The firm faces multiple law- 2017, their second year of sales. By Rod Nickel and suits, along with regulatory Monsanto projects that acreage Tom Polansek restrictions in some U.S. states, will double this year, accounting Reuters because dicamba has drifted onto for about 44 per cent of all planted neighbouring farms and fields acres. onsanto is facing major and damaged crops not geneti- Still, Monsanto faces a slew of threats to its historic cally modified to resist it. regulatory, legal and public rela- M dominance of seed BASF and DowDuPont, how- tions challenges from the crop- and herbicide technology for ever, have their own obstacles damage crisis. the US$40-billion U.S. soybean to overcome, fuelling unprece- Regulators in Arkansas, where market. dented uncertainty among farm- crops were heavily damaged in Rivals BASF and DowDuPont ers over which seeds they will 2017, have prohibited the use A soybean field in Abbott County, South Carolina. U.S. soybean producers are preparing to push their own plant on an estimated 90 million of dicamba-based herbicides are about to have an unprecedented host of options to choose from. varieties of genetically modified acres of U.S. farmland this spring. between dates that likely will PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/Mlabar soybeans. At stake is control over BASF is just entering the mar- cover the entire growing season. seed supply for the next genera- ket, aiming to compete with Missouri, Minnesota and North tion of farmers producing the an older soybean line called Dakota have also restricted when in the United States since 2009, Chinese regulators, an uncertain most valuable U.S. agricultural LibertyLink, which the firm farmers can spray dicamba. steadily gaining market share process, could translate to huge export. is acquiring from Bayer AG. Missouri farmer Bobby Aycock to reach about 15 per cent, said profits, but DowDuPont would The market has opened up as DowDuPont is eager to join the joined one of several class-action Rob Schrick, who runs North still face the challenge of catch- Monsanto’s Roundup Ready line fray but needs approval from lawsuits against Monsanto after American corn and soy strategy ing rivals who have a head start, of seeds — engineered to toler- Chinese regulators before it can dicamba spraying by nearby for Bayer. The company expects said Michael Underhill, chief ate the weed killer glyphosate — broadly market and sell its new farmers damaged his crops in the brand to capture 20 per cent investment officer of Capital has lost effectiveness as weeds soybean product, Enlist E3. 2016. of the market in 2018. Innovations, which manages develop their own tolerance to Monsanto declined comment He then planted Xtend in 2017 BASF had a strategic urgency in shares of DowDuPont, Bayer and the chemical. Compounding the to Reuters on competition from to ensure that drifting dicamba the LibertyLink acquisition, said Monsanto. firm’s troubles is a scandal over rivals in the soybean market. But could not harm his crop again. He Patrick Jahnke, portfolio manager “To go into this market, and be crop damage linked to its new the firm has previously acknowl- found another benefit at harvest at Deka Investments, which owns late to the game, you have to be soybean and herbicide pairing – edged the intensifying threat to its time: his highest yield in 33 years BASF stock. exceedingly aggressive,” Underhill Roundup Ready 2 Xtend seeds, bottom line as rivals launch new of soybean farming. “The Bayer seed assets were not said. engineered to resist the chemical products. Despite his lawsuit against a bargain,” Jahnke said. “But the dicamba. “Our competitors’ success Monsanto, Aycock plans to sow purchase eliminates the risk of Extra inventory The newly competitive sec- could render our existing prod- Xtend seeds again this spring. being the only major supplier in DowDuPont’s entry makes it tor has sown confusion across ucts less competitive, result- “If something’s working,” he the agro business without a seeds especially hard for farmers to the U.S. Farm Belt, particularly ing in reduced sales compared said, “I hate to change it.” offering.” decide what to buy because Enlist among smaller firms that produce to our expectations or past E3 may or may not be widely and sell seeds with technology results,” Monsanto said in an BASF enters bean battle Wild card from DowDuPont available, said Mark Denzler, pres- licensed from the agrichemical annual report filed with the BASF is waiting for Monsanto DowDuPont faces the greatest ident of Indiana-based 1st Choice giants. U.S. Securities and Exchange and Bayer to close their proposed obstacle in the fight for soybean Seeds, which scooped up surplus Many of these sellers told Commission last year. US$63.5-billion merger before it market share because it is waiting soybean seeds last autumn. Reuters they are amassing a sur- can take over Bayer’s LibertyLink for Chinese regulators to approve In Iowa, Stine Seed acquired plus of seeds with engineered Dicamba disaster brand of seeds, which are engi- imports of soybeans harvested 238 billion extra soybean seeds traits from multiple develop- The name of Monsanto’s new neered to withstand the chemical from its Enlist E3 seeds. to sell because of the uncertainty, ers — at substantial extra cost dicamba-based herbicide — glufosinate. Enlist E3 soybeans are bred chief executive Harry Stine said. — because they can only guess XtendiMax with VaporGrip — The timing of the takeover, to resist glyphosate, glufosinate Illinois-based Great Heart Seed which product farmers will buy. reflects the problem it tries to expected in the spring plant- and 2,4-D, a chemical with roots has amassed extra supplies of five “Our job is to meet our cus- solve: the chemical’s tendency to ing season, is awkward because stretching to the Vietnam War as varieties of genetically modified tomers’ needs, and we don’t vaporize and drift to neighbour- farmers may have already an ingredient in Agent Orange, soybeans. know what those are going to be,” ing fields, damaging crops. bought seeds. BASF aims to pre- used by the U.S. military to defoli- “It’s a real pain and it will con- said Carl Peterson, president of But last summer, after farm- vent any “customer disruption” ate jungle. tinue to be so going forward, try- Peterson Farms Seed near Fargo, ers planted Monsanto’s new when it assumes control of the Launching Enlist widely with- ing to manage the inventory,” said North Dakota. “I don’t think I’ve dicamba-resistant seeds en LibertyLink brand as part of a out Beijing’s approval would risk company co-owner Nels Kasey. ever seen anything quite like this.” masse, the herbicide damaged an US$7-billion deal with Bayer, causing unapproved seeds or soy- Like the seed sellers, Missouri Monsanto has much to lose. estimated 3.6 million acres of soy- BASF vice-president Scott Kay beans to be inadvertently shipped farmer Milas Mainord plans to Soybeans are the key ingredient in beans, or four per cent of all U.S. said in an interview. to China, the biggest importer. hedge his bets by planting at least feed used to fatten the world’s cat- plantings. BASF declined to elaborate fur- So for now, DowDuPont’s seeds three soybean varieties. tle, pigs, chickens and fish. Monsanto maintains its new ther on its strategy because the will be grown by a limited, undis- He will devote up to 30 per cent Net sales of Monsanto’s soy- formulation of dicamba reduces purchase of LibertyLink is not yet closed number of U.S. farmers of his 5,000 acres of soybeans to bean seeds and traits totalled drift effectively. It blames farmers completed. who agree to deliver their harvests Monsanto’s Xtend seeds to protect almost US$2.7 billion in fiscal for not following spraying instruc- The acquisition complements only to facilities run by Archer himself from neighbours spraying 2017, or about a fifth of its total tions and for illegally applying BASF’s herbicide business with a Daniels Midland, according to the dicamba. He also plans to plant net sales. Gross profits from soy- older versions of dicamba on seed line that should “continue to company. some LibertyLink and other seeds bean products climbed 35 per Xtend seeds. grow profitably,” BASF’s outgoing The deal will give Enlist — one in areas where he doesn’t expect cent over 2016, beating 15 per Despite the controversy, Xtend chief executive Kurt Bock said in of DowDuPont’s biggest crop- dicamba use. cent growth of its bigger corn seed soybeans have sold briskly, span- October. system investments — a toehold “We’re covering our bases,” franchise. ning 20 million U.S. acres in Bayer has sold LibertyLink in the U.S. market. Approval by Mainord said.

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SOY EXPORTS TO CHINA duction and reduce shipping delays. Since BY KARL PLUME overtaking the United States as the world’s Reuters top soybean exporter in 2013, Brazil has boosted production by about 40 per cent. .S. soybean growers are losing mar- Expanded port capacity in northern ket share in the all-important China Brazil and lower freight costs have wid- U market because the race to grow ened the country’s advantage in China, higher-yielding crops has robbed their most said a Brazilian trader with a large export- prized nutrient: protein. ing company. Declining protein levels make soybeans “Brazil’s soybeans on average have less less valuable to the US$400-billion industry impurities and higher protein content,” that produces feed for cattle, pigs, chickens said the trader, who requested anonymity and fish. And the problem is a key factor because he was not authorized to speak driving soybean buyers from the U.S. to publicly. “Some destinations will pay a Brazil, where warmer weather helps offset premium for that.” the impact of higher crop yields on protein Protein is paramount for Chinese levels. importers, two managers at soy-crushing A decade ago, the United States sup- plants and one soy meal buyer at a pig plied 38 per cent of soybeans to China, the producer told Reuters in interviews. world’s top importer, compared to 34 per “Feed producers mainly consider the cent from Brazil. Now, Brazil supplies 57 per cost of the soy meal — the price, and the cent of Chinese imports compared to 31 amount of protein it contains,” said a from the United States, according to China’s swine feed buyer who asked not to be General Administration of Customs. named because he was not authorized to Soybeans are by far the most valuable speak. “With more supplies from Brazil... U.S. agricultural export, with US$22.8 bil- Yield over protein rise of cheaper and more abundant alter- we don’t necessarily need to buy beans lion in shipments in 2016. Declining protein The USB and other industry advocates native feeds available to livestock and from the U.S.” levels and market share pose another vex- are starting to take the protein problem poultry producers. They include distillers ing problem for soy farmers already reel- seriously. The industry group will spend grains, a byproduct of the ethanol pro- Scrambling for solutions ing from a global grains glut and years of US$5.6 million in fiscal year 2018 on duction process, and synthetic amino The United Soybean Board has launched depressed prices. research and other efforts to boost pro- acids that are mixed with corn to mimic a pilot project at a small number of pro- The U.S. soybean industry also faces ris- tein, up from US$3.7 million last year. soymeal. cessors and grain elevators — facilities ing competition from a growing number of They face a tough task. Like many farm- Jeff Knott, a swine nutrition consult- that store and load grain for shipping — to synthetic and organic alternative feeds that ers, the agribusiness giants that develop ant and owner of Minnesota-based Ideal record and analyze the protein content of provide more protein for less money. seed technology, such as Monsanto Co. Animal Nutrition, creates recipes with soybeans delivered by local farmers. These are troubling trends for the US$41- and DowDuPont Inc., have little incentive such alternatives for hog feed used by The effort aims to provide highly local- billion U.S. soybean sector, but the indus- to focus on raising protein levels. producers in several Midwest states. ized data in the hope that farmers will try’s response has yet to take on much Seed developers have had great suc- “Compared to 20 years ago, we’re prob- select seed varieties that produce higher- urgency. That’s because the erosion of process boosting yields through traditional ably feeding 70 per cent less soybean meal protein crops and that soybean buyers tein levels has come over many years, and breeding methods and genetic engineer- than we used to,” he said. “And it’s all eco- will pay them a premium. many industry players still have short-term ing to make crops use less water, tolerate nomically driven.” Other USB efforts include financ- economic incentives to prioritize higher weed killers and grow better in colder or ing genetics research to boost protein, yields over higher protein. drier climates. But they have yet to crack Exports dropping including studies by researchers at the Protein levels have fallen as biotechnol- the genetic code that would raise protein Brazilian soybean producers use the same University of Illinois and by scientists at ogy and other breeding advances have content without hurting yield, seed breed- genetically modified seeds as their U.S. DuPont Pioneer. pushed yield per acre to record highs, ers said. counterparts, and have also seen a reduc- “We’ve got to be cognizant as to what which dilutes protein content. But U.S. At DowDuPont, scientists have iden- tion in protein content. kind of product we are providing the end- farmers can still make more money pro- tified some promising leads in boost- But Brazilian growers retain a crucial user,” said Hagert, the USB director. ducing higher volumes of lower-protein ing protein without hurting crop yields, edge in protein thanks to warmer weather Another study — conducted by the crops because they only get an additional said Steve Schnebly, senior research and longer days. The nation’s soybeans University of Wisconsin and paid for by three to five cents a bushel for higher-pro- manager with the agriculture division of contain 37 per cent protein on average, the Illinois Soybean Association and the tein beans. DowDuPont. But any commercially viable according to data from Embrapa, the gov- U.S. Soybean Export Council — suggests Over the long term, however, falling pro- solution could be two decades away, he ernment’s agriculture research agency. that farmers can better compete with syn- tein levels could have dire consequences for said, and isn’t a company priority. That compares to 34.1 per cent for U.S. thetic alternatives by planting beans with the U.S. industry as a whole — especially “Our major objective to our farmer cus- crops in 2017 — a record low, according to a specific amino acid balance. in China, which buys two-thirds of all soy- tomers is maximum yield,” Schnebly said. the U.S. Soybean Export Council. Such soybeans can save hog feeders up beans traded in the world market to feed its Monsanto, the world’s largest seed pro- The protein shortfall in this season’s to US$3 a head and save chicken produc- vast livestock operations. ducer, currently has no genetic research crop has prompted U.S. processors such ers 7 U.S. cents a bird, said the study’s lead “China needs soybeans, and we’re at risk projects focusing on elevating protein, as Bunge Ltd. to cut the amount of protein author, John Osthus. of becoming a residual supplier if we don’t spokeswoman Christi Dixon said in a they can guarantee in soymeal they sell. “Right now, there are synthetic amino work on protein improvements,” said North written statement. Brazil’s three-percentage-point protein acid companies that are undermining Dakota farmer Jared Hagert, a director and “Market potential and demand doesn’t advantage is plenty enough to sway many U.S. market share,” Osthus said. “If we past chairman of the United Soybean Board warrant the R&D investment,” she said. buyers, especially when combined with don’t do something about this, we’re miss- (USB), an industry association. The protein decline coincides with a the nation’s recent efforts to expand pro- ing a huge market opportunity.”

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17FMC046_Authority West_Print.indd 2 2018-01-15 4:12 PM 36 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 Agriculture in the Classroom gives students a taste of Ag Days Over 400 Grade 7/8 students joined the Ag Days crowds Jan. 16-18 through Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) and its Manitoba Ag Days Adventure

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ven for some of the farm kids, it was their first time E at Ag Days. Canada’s largest indoor trade show bolstered its attendance by 415 Grade 7/8 students this year with Agriculture in the Classroom’s Manitoba Ag Days Adventure. Sue Clayton, executive director of AITC Manitoba, called the Ag Days tie-in one of its “flagship programs,” normally drawing 400-500 youth. ACC student Brodie Hunter leads his group through agriculture and trade facts Schools arrived over the three- during Agriculture in the Classroom’s Manitoba Ag Days Adventure 2018. day show Jan. 16-18, largely from PhotoS: Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba western Manitoba. Participants once again split their time Canada. “I believe the number I’ve learned. Some stuff I didn’t between the Keystone Centre, is even higher in Manitoba. So know, just percentage-wise on the host of the show, and the the point is to have these kids where stuff goes or population Brandon Manitoba Agriculture start thinking about the different or land use,” he said. “There are office. careers that are involved in agri- always a few facts that you take “We do what we call the world culture. They’re more and more out of it and hope the kids do game,” Clayton said. “The stu- removed from the farm and so too.” Grade 7/8 students explore Canada’s role in global agriculture and trade during dents are divided into different they’re not thinking that way.” Agriculture in the Classroom’s Manitoba Ag Days Adventure 2018. country groups, so they rep- [email protected] resent a different region of the Attention grabbing world and they’re given a por- Carman Collegiate teacher tion of food that would be repre- Marilyn Thompson said she sentative of a meal in that coun- brings students through the pro- try. That really opens their eyes gram each year. to how fortunate we are in North “I think it brings to their atten- America.” tion, just globally, the situation with agriculture and then when Big ideas we go to the Keystone Centre, NEW Morning sessions tackled global just the number of opportuni- agriculture and trade, topics that ties there are in agriculture,” she even farm-raised students may said. What matters have only a vague knowledge of. Carman Collegiate draws on “Lots of things surprise them,” rural youth and her students are curriculum specialist Karen already familiar with some of the Hill said. “We’ll ask them if they information presented, she said, most to you. think the number of hungry but maintained that some les- people in the world is increas- sons are totally novel. ing, and most people believe Quinn McLaren is one of those ™ that’s the case. It’s actually false.” rural students. Her father is a That’s Simplicity In 2015, the Food and grain farmer, she said, but she Agriculture Organization of had little awareness of the trade the United Nations reported facts her fellow students heard that undernourished people during the day. McLaren said she dropped 167 million in the dec- was surprised by the breadth of ade before and 216 million since agricultural trade and exports in 1990-92, although about 795 Canada. million people were still strug- Likewise, it was her first trip to gling worldwide. Ag Days. Asia’s share of world popula- “I’m just looking forward to tion (Asia-Pacific houses about see what other booths there 60 per cent of the world, accord- are and to find out some more ing to the United Nations) is facts,” she said. usually another point of interest, Manitoba Ag Days has his- Hill said. torically funded AITC’s program Students were asked to imi- through its 50/50 proceeds. tate trade flows. 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ening understanding of soil BY LORRAINE STEVENSON management. “Over the past five Co-operator staff/Brandon Mechanical weed control to 10 years we’ve t’s often said Grandpa’s farm A lot of this work has been done seen quite a bit of was organic — just because in collaboration with growers research as well as I he used no chemical inputs. and will continue to be done real technological But how a past generation ran with growers, with researchers a farm and what present-day and mechanical engineers fol- developments.” organic farmers do aren’t just lowing up on their innovations, years apart. Stanley said. Producers operating organic Her talk was an overview of Katherine Stanley production systems now make some of those efforts and the science-based management outcomes. decisions, thanks to the con- It’s somewhat striking, she a better understanding of nutri- siderable advancements that noted, that certain concepts ent flows on and off farm. have been made in technol- haven’t actually changed much A budgeting tool created by ogy and research supporting in a century. She recently University of Manitoba, for organic, said Katherine Stanley, came across a 1918 German example, can now help organic Manitoba Organic Alliance agricultural manual depict- farmers assess and balance (MOA)’s new extension organic ing diagrams of early inter-row nutrient imports and exports agronomist who spoke at Ag cultivators. and enable them to create a Days. “Other than the size and plan for an entire rotation. Don’t think of organic farm- we’re not pulling equipment by “When we think of advance- ing as ‘like Grandpa did,’ horse very often anymore, a lot Katherine Stanley, Manitoba Organic Alliance’s new extension organic agronomist ments of agriculture and sci- because it’s not, she told a siz- of the general functionality of spoke at Ag Days. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON ence and technology, often able audience in the MNP thea- these weed control tools haven’t organic or ecological farming tre Jan. 18. changed,” she said. Garford Robocrop, souped up bit more,” she said. 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Short-season concerns BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD All but one of Weill’s trials Co-operator staff missed out on the Manitoba crop insurance seeding dead- rganic trials in Quebec line for both soybeans and corn. hint at a better way to Manitoba Agricultural Services O deal with thistle, but Corporation (MASC) needs acres Western Canada’s short growing in the ground anywhere from season may throw a wrench in May 30 to June 6 (June 15 for the works. silage corn in parts of Manitoba). Dr. Anne Weill, of Cégep de Soybeans and corn have no Victoriaville, says spring fallow, organic insurance in Manitoba, along with at least two tillage although staff from MASC say passes and a late-seeded warm- producers can still insure season crop, has been effec- organic acres under conven- tive against sow thistle, Canada tional insurance, assuming they thistle and coltsfoot in southern can meet conventional weed Quebec. tolerance. Weill tested the system over Even for those who are not five years, using spring fallow insured, Weill’s late seeding may planted into soybean around be cause for concern. mid-June and one to three Katherine Stanley, extension destruction passes before plant- specialist with the Manitoba ing. Each destruction was five to Canada thistle and other tough weeds could be controlled in an organic field by planting a warm-season crop a bit later and Organic Alliance, admitted that 10 centimetres deep with over- tilling twice — if the growing season supports it. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/DANIEL X. O’NEIL fall frost risk would jump when lapping sweeps. crop is put in that late. “With a short-season soybean Timing is key leaves (although some literature is not effective, and that was Sow thistle dropped from 65 variety, you would still be able to Producers should plan their puts that number at three to answering a question because plants per square metre to noth- delay seeding slightly, and have attack for when plant reserves four). a number of people were saying on both plots when planted the two spring cultivations to are low and less likely to recover, Those results were borne out ing, ‘You have to destroy it when to corn the following year, but 27 manage thistle,” she said. “What Weill said. in 2013, Weill said. That particu- it’s blooming. This is when the Canada thistle plants per square is key would be competitive The system will not work lar trial destroyed sow thistle on reserves are (at) minimum,’ but metre (down from 72) survived seeding rates of soybean with if farmers wait too long to till. June 19, the same day that soy- that’s not at all what occurred,” when only one pass was done. in-crop mechanical weed con- At the seven-leaf stage, Canada beans were put in the ground. she said. The more rigorous treatment trol and inter-row cultivation. thistle stems are already becom- That field returned 3.9 sow this- All other trials reinforced the brought that to three. With the new camera-guided ing fibrous and flexible and will tle plants per square metre the need for multiple passes. In another case, Weill took a cultivators some producers are be pushed to the side rather than following summer. With two till- The researcher shortened field with 22 Canada thistle using, row spacing more narrow destroyed. age passes, one on May 9 and the time between destructions plants per square metre, put it in than 30 inches is a possibility, “We should always do the another June 19 before seeding, for another 2013 trial. The trial spring fallow, then planted it to which further increases crop work before they start to elon- only 0.1 sow thistle plant per left the field fallow until June corn (seeded May 10 on the plot competition.” gate,” Weill said, pegging the square metre survived. 22 before seeding soybean as a with one pass, June 5 on the plot Weill’s system has hit a similar ideal destruction window at four “We knew we were on to green manure. Destructions hap- that would see two). Both thistle wall in northern Quebec, where to eight leaves. something and we concluded pened from June 17-22 on the and mustard dropped in the first producers do not grow the 33rdSow thistleBROKENHEAD should also be that only one late destruction RIVERone-pass plot and May 18 and year. By the second year, this warm-season crops used else- dealtAnnual with between four to eight when the sow thistle is advanced June 17-22 in the two-plot pass. time planted into soybeans June where. Cool-season crops like 12, thistle had largely, although wheat have not worked, she said, AG CONFERENCE not totally, disappeared. since the spring fallow uses too “With the work in May and the much early-season time. 33rd Annual Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 seeding in May, basically there So far, Weill has landed on were weeds and no corn, zero green manure as a possible solu- BrokenheadBROKENHEAD River Community RIVER Hall AG· James CONFERENCE Ave. East, Beausejour corn per hectare, and what was tion. The spring fallow could be includes HotBrokenhead Lunch, River Displays, Community Hall reworked in June — so one pass followed by a late-seeded mix, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 James Ave. East, Beausejour in May, one pass in June then which could then be terminated Admission $15 Grand Prize & Industry Draws seeding in June — we had nine as needed. includes Hot Lunch, Displays, tonnes per hectare corn. We had While effective in controlling 8:30Admission REGISTRATION & VISIT $15 DISPLAYSGrand Prize & Industry Draws a crop. It was a bit immature thistles, Weill pointed out that 9:00 BOUNTIFUL BEANS – Capturing Soybeans Full Yield Potential because it was a late planting, green manure takes a field out of but there was a huge difference,” production for a year. 8:30 REGISTRATIONHorst Bohner, & Provincial VISIT DISPLAYS Soybean Specialist Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs she said. Green manure is an option 9:00 BOUNTIFUL BEANS – Capturing Soybeans Full Yield Potential Bringing control up to three in Manitoba, Stanley said. Most 10:00Horst COFFEE Bohner, & ProvincialDISPLAYS Soybean Specialist passes almost eliminated both organic producers already cycle Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Canada thistle and coltsfoot in green manure to replenish 10:30 THE BIOLOGY OF HEALTHY SOILS another field in 2013. nutrients. 10:00 COFFEE & DISPLAYS Glenn Munroe, Manager, Special Projects, Compost Council of Canada The trial brought coltsfoot “By delaying green manure 11:1510:30 THE LIVESTOCK BIOLOGY OFMARKET HEALTHY OUTLOOK SOILS from 33 per cent cover to almost seeding — having the cultiva- GlennRick Wright,Munroe, Manager,Livestock Special Broker, Projects, Heartland Compost Order Council Buying of Canada Company nothing that year and into July tions early in the spring, then 11:15 LIVESTOCK MARKET OUTLOOK 2014. The same was true for sowing a competitive stand of a 12:00Rick LUNCH Wright, & LivestockDISPLAYS Broker, Heartland Order Buying Company Canada thistle, with the excep- green manure — we should be tion of one mystery section of seeing a similar effect,” she said. 1:0012:00 LUNCH & DISPLAYS CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRAIRIE CROPS the field. The Carman test station has 1:00 CLIMATEPaul Bullock, CHANGE: Professor IMPLICATIONS and Head, FOR Department PRAIRIE CROPS of Soil Science, U of M Weill pointed to row spac- already played with delayed 1:45 PaulWEEDS Bullock, Professor and Head, Department of Soil Science, U of M ing, cultivation and the impor- green manure seeding and 1:45 WEEDSRob Gulden, Professor, Faculty of Ag and Food Sciences, U of M tance of keeping crop competi- results have echoed Weill’s find- Rob Gulden, Professor, Faculty of Ag and Food Sciences, U of M tive. Where crop was damaged ings, Stanley said. 2:30 COFFEE & DISPLAYS by cultivation, weeds regrew Stanley is also eyeing other 2:30 COFFEE & DISPLAYS 2:45 the next year despite the spring warm-season, later-seeded 2:45 PREMISES ID, ID, LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK MANIFESTS MANIFESTS UPDATE UPDATE Tim Clarke, Farm Production Extension Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture fallow. crops like hemp as a possible Tim Clarke, Farm Production Extension Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture “What we’ve noticed is if you alternative. 3:053:05 GRAIN MARKET MARKET OUTLOOK OUTLOOK do the spring fallow properly, “As for timing, the key part is Neil Townsend Townsend & Alyssa & Alyssa Mistelbacher, Mistelbacher, FarmLink MarketingFarmLink Solutions Marketing Solutions even if you have no cultivation, allowing enough time to let the but if you have a very aggres- 4:054:05 GRAND PRIZES PRIZES & INDUSTRY & INDUSTRY DRAW DRAWS thistle try to regrow so it uses sive crop, it works too,” she said, up some of its energy reserves,” but added that cultivation is an she added. “How this would be GRAND PRIZE Provided by our Proud Platinum Sponsor: advantage. affected if we narrowed that win- 2018 Case IH Air Compressor Adding a fall plow may further dow between cultivations to say, help against Canada thistle, but two or three weeks instead of not sow thistle, since the shovel four, I’m not totally sure.” will slice Canada thistle stem, The researcher plans to forcing it to grow up from depth, explore that shortened window but scoop under the more hor- in the future. 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that scenario would be soybeans BY LORRAINE STEVENSON at a loss of $108/acre and oats at Co-operator staff / Brandon $21/acre. The same scenario for a con- rganic growers can still ventional grower would take turn a tidy profit in 2018, things “from tight to worse,” O according to Manitoba Arnott noted. Agriculture cost-of-production “We’ve got nothing showing figures released at Ag Days. positive,” he said. “Everything Roy Arnott, a provincial farm goes negative, somewhere management specialist, said it all between $20 and $75 an acre.” comes down to what crops grow- Ultimately, what the analysis is ers pick. showing is a bigger cushion for Among the most profit- organic growers, he said. able crops are hemp, which “The conventional is a whole on paper nets $256.54 an acre, lot tighter. There’s no doubt winter wheat ($283.10/acre), about that,” he said. “But no mat- spring wheat ($207.72/acre) flax ter what the system, this really ($136.17/acre) and oats ($45.25/ highlights you have to produce, acre). generally speaking, an above- Some of the money-losers average crop to make it work.” include soybeans (-$44.12/acre), A r n o t t’s O r g a n i c C r o p feed barley (-$95.23/acre) and fall Production Costs 2018 presen- rye (-$171.50). tation is found in its entirety at: Similar cost-of-production https://www.gov.mb.ca/agricul estimates on the conventional ture/business-and-economics/ agriculture side reveal a tighter financial-management/pubs/ band of returns and gener- presentation-agdays-organiccro- ally smaller numbers. For those peconomics.pdf. Manitoba Agriculture farm management specialist Roy Arnott presented the 2018 organic cost-of-production growers the most profitable analysis at Ag Days January 18. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON crops are canola ($41.99/acre), [email protected] soybeans ($49.71/acre) hard red spring wheat ($12.01/acre) and oats ($12.26/acre). Crops that won’t likely turn a profit include winter wheat (-$29.10/acre) and flax (-$32.50/acre). This is the fourth year Arnott has completed a cost-of-production (COP) analysis for organic farmers, with budgets aimed at helping these growers make COP, after factoring in differences in yields and market prices, the basis for deciding what to grow. Generally, operating costs for organic crops are ranging between $200 and $250 an acre, with total costs ranging between $350 and $400 an acre. Comparatively, those same costs range slightly higher on the conventional side at about $200 to $300 operating costs and $350 to $450 for total costs. That lower cost structure on the organic side, combined with higher prices, means the break- even yields for some crops are lower. When considering both operating and fixed costs, a grower would have to produce 19.9 bu./acre of spring wheat, 9.9 bu./acre of flax, 61 bu./acre of oats and 14.3 bu./acre of soybeans. “Those do seem relatively achievable,” Arnott said. Far higher yields are required on the conventional side to hit break-even. Canola crops would need 34 bu./acre, winter wheat 67 bu./acre, hard red spring SMALL GRANULE, wheat 49 bu./acre, flax 24 bu./ acre, oats 92 bu./acre and soy- ENORMOUS POTENTIAL. beans 32 bu./acre. Looking at it another way, based on average yields organic growers would need to see wheat Scientifi cally proven to guard against all three priced at $10.24/bu., flax at forms of nitrogen loss while allowing growers to $23.09/bu., oats at $4.38/bu. and cover more acres in a day, SUPERU® premium soybeans at $25.26/bu. “Again, from what the market fertilizer packs unmatched effi ciency and currently is at, it does appear that productivity into every granule. Fewer passes these break-evens are definitely across the fi eld, broader and more even spread achievable,” Arnott said. By comparison, to break even, patterns, one ready-to-use formula; SUPERU will prices on the conventional side change the way you grow. will need a bushel of wheat selling at about $6.09, flax at $12.60, Talk to your retailer or representative to learn more oats at $2.85 and soybeans at about SUPERU® premium fertilizer. $8.51. Arnott also presented a stress test scenario with a 10 per cent price drop and a five per cent yield drop. Even then things are still largely profitable for organics, with a $150/acre profit margin on hemp, $185/acre on SUPERU® and the SUPERU logo are trademarks of Koch Agronomic Services, LLC. Koch and the Koch logo are trademarks of Koch Industries, Inc. ©2017 Koch Agronomic Services, LLC. winter wheat and $112/acre on wheat. The notable exceptions in 40 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018

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Our shop specializes in custom no, AB., www.desertsales.ca TILLAGE EQUIPMENT tandem axle, 40’x96”x66” More at SteffesGroup.com rebuilt differentials/transmissions and Call to Consign – Pick Up / Trucking Available! 2011 Case-IH 870 disc ripper clutch installations. Engines are available, Now Booking Spring & Summer Auctions! Ezee-On 4600 tandem disc, 36’ SKID STEER LOADER FUEL TANKS / SHOP EQUIP. both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on IHC 55 chisel plow, 16’, 3 pt. 1998 NH LX665, ROPS, turbo TIRES & PARTS the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for Stuart McSherry parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. DALE & KARI STEENBLOCK call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 THE WINNIPEG AGRICULTURAL Motor www.mcsherryauction.com Dale, 218.770.1806 Competitions 1908-1913, by Rick Mannen, or Tadd Skaurud at Steffes Group, WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all 340 pages illustrated, $29.95 + shipping. 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644 models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 Contact Haugholm Books 519-522-0248. We know that farming is enough of a gamble or email: [email protected] so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND | Scott Steffes MN14-51 Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and WANTED: COCKSHUTT TRACTORS, espe- Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, cially 50, 570 Super and 20, running or Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, 2018 SUNDOWNER Rancher 24’ stock trail- not, equipment, brochures, manuals and 701.237.9173 | SteffesGroup.com mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. er, 2 gates, #6105, $25,900. Shop online friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770. TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements memorabilia. We pick up at your farm. Jim made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. 24/7 at: allandale.com 1-866-346-3148 Harkness, RR 4, Harriston, ON., N0G 1Z0, 519-338-3946, fax: 519-338-2756. 2015 VW JETTA TDI (diesel), mint condi- ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE. Guaran- tion, 12,000km, backup camera, exc. mile- 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; teed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. Farm Retirement age, 14 months remaining on VW warran- Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, ty, $19,900. 204-343-2002, Roland, MB. lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. 7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX, 4 door, 6 cylin- Factory direct. 1-888-792-6283. WANTED: OLDER JOHN DEERE tractor to der, low mileage, 110,000 kms., safetied. www.monarchtrailers.com rebuild. 306-327-5769, Kelvington, SK. Call Gwen 204-526-2857, Holland, MB. SERVING MANITOBA 2007 DOEPKER TRI-AXLE end dump trailer, AND NW ONTARIO dropbackaxle,excellentshape,$45,000. OVER 150 brand new Vintage windshields, 2013 VW JETTA GLI, loaded, $14,995.

2018 780-349-1529, Westlock, AB. never installed. 1960s, 70s and 1980s. WE ARE BOOKING SPRING AND THUR. FEBRUARY 8 | 11AM Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon. Sale Jan 26 at 2820 Jasper Ave. DL# 311430. Some no longer made. Various models. SUMMER 2018 AUCTIONS AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 11AM. Live online bidding Please ph/text 306-921-7688, Melfort, SK. 306-934-1455, www.GreenlightAuto.ca TRAIL KING 50’ step deck, tri-axle, 17.5 WE SELL, LAND, FARM AND available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. tires at 70%, fresh Manitoba safety, new INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT drums and brakes, good shape, $10,000; MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE model G, early Location: 7500 80th St S, Sabin, MN. Set of B-train flat decks (24 front, 32 rear), 50’s, runs good, new carb and muffler, OUR 50TH YEAR IN THE AUCTION BUSINESS From Sabin, 3/4 mile east on 80th Ave., 1/2 mile north. tires at 50%, brakes at 70%, $7500. $2200. 306-856-2110, Conquest, SK. See www.billklassen.com for details or 204-773-6890, Inglis, MB. 2 JOHN DEERE D’s, 1948 models, not run- call 204 325 4433 cell 325 6230 1995 DOEPKER 48’, 102”, tandem machin- ning, $1000 for both or $600 each. GRAIN TRAILER 40' TA, alum., air ride, ery trailer, single drop, hyd. tail/flip, alum. 780-871-4300, Lloydminster, SK. BILL KLASSEN recenttarp,nofert.,lowkms.,verygood outriggers, 12,000 lb. winch, good cond., cond. $28,000. 306-276-2080, Nipawin, SK. $30,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, WANTED: 1 BOTTOM pull-type plow and 5 AUCTIONEERS 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. or 6’ PT cult., rope controlled, wheel lift, used for 1942 JD Model H, without hyds. PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and or PTO. 780-592-2278, Innisfree, AB. AGRO WESTERN AUCTION RESULTS, TRACTORS 2012 Horst Welding CHC header TRAILERS bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now Know before you go! Recent results; 2014 2013 JD 8360RT, deluxe trailer, 4-wheel, 35’ 2011 Timpte hopper bottom, own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca Versatile 550 Delta Track 550, 1080 hrs., CommandView cab, cloth seat, TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 43’x102”, ag hoppers, air ride $268,837 CDN sold at auction Nov 2017 in buddy seat, IVT, 5 hyd. 2004 JD 2210 fi eld cultivator, 44’ 2012 Thunder Creek tandem North Dakota.; 2013 Versatile 500 Delta 1997 JD 8100, MFWD, Field axle fuel trailer, 1,000 gallon 130 MISC. SEMI TRAILERS, flatdecks, 2003 JD 2400 chisel plow, 33’ lowbeds, dump trailers, jeeps, tankers, etc. JIM’S CLASSIC CORNER - We buy or sell Track, 1669 hrs., $272,500 CDN sold at Offi ce, AM/FM, 8.1 liter, M&W fl at-fold rotary hoe, 30’ SKID STEER LOADER your classic/antique automobile or truck. auction Nov 2017, in Saskatchewan. The powershift, 4 hyd., 3 pt. Check www.trailerguy.ca for pictures Field cultivator, 10’, 2 rank, 3 pt. & ATTACHMENTS and prices. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. Call 204-997-4636, Winnipeg, MB. 2014 Versatile 550, 1 year, newer, $3663. GPS EQUIPMENT 2005 JD 325, cab, heat, 2 spd. less, 589 hrs. less, 50 HP more, which one SEMI TRACTORS Haugen MSB96 snow bucket, 8’ would you buy? Check out our website: (2) JD ITC receiver, SF1 (2) 2007 Sterling tandem axle, BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and RARE 1949 CHEVY pickup, deluxe cab, JD 3000 receiver, SF1 JD general purpose bucket, 78” pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, www.agrowestern.com day cab, 515 hp. 14L 60 Series Maxam pallet forks, 48”W x 48”L 2008 DOEPKER SUPER B grain trailer, al- chrome pkg., corner windows, limited pro- JD 2630 display, SF1, 326.1 hrs. Detroit, Road Ranger 10 spd. tandem and tridems. Contact SK: duction run. 306-338-2715, Wadena, SK. (2) JD brown box display SPRAYER um. rims, lifting axle, valid safety, road 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. SERVICE UNIT ready! Very good condition, $64,000. HARVEST EQUIPMENT Riverbend Industries sprayer 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. WANTED: 1968 Dodge Coronet or Charg- 1977 Ford F350 Custom, 351 V8 1981 NEIL’S 61’ double drop flat deck, 2005 JD 9660, STS, Contour- gas, 4 spd. manual, 2WD, PTO, OTHER EQUIPMENT snap-off neck, 36’ working deck, $7000; er, in any condition. Call 306-536-6693, Master, deluxe controls FARM SUPPORT & Sedley, SK. hand throttle, hyd. pump and 1998 Trailtech tandem 12’ sprayer trailer, HUGE FARM TOY AUCTION: Friday, Feb. 2007 JD 635F fl ex head, fore/aft hyd. air compressor SHOP ITEMS / TIRES & PARTS $8000. Call 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. 9th, Yorkton Auction Centre, Hwy. 10 East, Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Yorkton, SK. Doors open 4 PM, Auction SCHROEDER FARMS INC. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. starts at 6 PM. Over 250 lots! Pictures and Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. info at www.jakz.ca or ph. 306-641-5850. DAVE SCHROEDER, 218.790.8827 or Dave Benedict at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.5062 Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND | Scott Steffes MN14-51 Classified 2015 DODGE RAM 3500, crew, Longhorn, 6.7L Dually, Aisin auto., 58,500 kms, Category index 701.237.9173 | SteffesGroup.com $59,995. Hendry’s Chrysler 306-528-2171, TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements Nokomis, SK. DL #907140. made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Announcements & Calendars .0100 - 0340 Farm Machinery ...... 4103 - 4328 2010 SILVERADO 1500, gas, 2 dr, longbox, 4.8L V8, 2WD, 93,000 kms., A/T/C, Airplanes ...... 0400 Livestock ...... 5000 - 5792 white, automatic, excellent shape, no rust, 2012 DOEPKER SUPER B grain trailer, valid $11,500 OBO. 306-436-7461, Regina, SK. Antiques Sales & Auctions ....0701 - 0710 Organic ...... 5943 - 5948 safety, job ready, $69,500. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2009 DODGE 3500 diesel, 1 ton, 4WD, with 5th wheel deck, 196,000 kms., new Auction Sales ...... 0900 Personal ...... 5950 - 5952 clutch, tires & glass, recent front suspension upgrade, $29,500; Double A 5th Auto & Transport ...... 1050 - 1705 Real Estate Sales ...... 6110 - 6140 wheel trailer w/elec. winch, rear loading NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 ramps, $12,500. Lamont Farm Centre Ltd, Business Opportunities ...... 2800 Recreational Vehicles ...... 6161 - 6168 HAVE COMBINED FORCES! years body and paint experience. We do Lamont, AB. 780-895-7338, 780-940-6372. CANADA’S AG-ONLY LISTINGS GIANT metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to Contracting & Custom Work ...3510 - 3560 Rentals & Accommodations .6210 - 6245 daycab conversions. Sandblasting and The ag-only listings service paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. that combines the unmatched Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop 2009 FORD ESCAPE, 4x4, 3L, $6995. Construction Equipment ...... 3600 Seed (Pedigreed & Common) .6404 - 6542 shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. Greenlight Truck & Auto. Saskatoon. Sale inventory and massive reach at 2820 Jasper Ave, Jan 26. DL# 311430. Farm Buildings ...... 4000 - 4005 Careers ...... 8001 - 8050 of Canada’s most trusted ag PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. 306-934-1455, www.GreenlightAuto.ca newspapers and websites. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes CANADA’S AG-ONLY LISTINGS GIANT and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD, ARE for a Complete Category list visit us and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture Topper, $24,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, online at farmzilla.Com PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. Saskatoon. 306-934-1455, DL#311430, The ag-only listings service 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca that combines the unmatched inventory and massive reach of Canada’s most trusted ag newspapers and websites.

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ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several 1994 WESTERN STAR 4964F Crane CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in 2013 VOLVO G970, 4837 hrs., $150,000. trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C truck, 584,000 kms., T/A, Cat 3406, Eaton place and finish of concrete floors. Can ac- 306-544-2202, Hanley, SK. or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900; 18 spd., Ferrari 8300 Kg crane, fresh safe- commodate any floor design. References Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Itu- ty, $19,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. 2014VOLVOG970,$195,000.Pleasecall na, SK. DL #910885. [email protected] www.combineworld.com 306-554-2202, Hanley, SK. YEAR END GRAIN TRUCK CLEARANCE! www.windandweathershelters.com 1999 JOHNSTON STREET Sweeper, COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather 2 ONLY! Cat D6R LGP; And 1 only! D6H 2007 Mack 400 HP, Mack eng., AutoShift, LGP crawler tractors, $80,000/ea; 2005 JD A/T/C, new 20’ BH&T, new RR tires, 16,126 miles/3037 hrs., Cummins 4 cyl., shelter buildings available in widths from hyd. pump, $12,900. 1-800-667-4515, 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you 700J LGP crawler w/6-way dozer, EROPS, 716,000 kms., exc shape, was $67,500, 4000 hrs., $82,500; 1998 Cat 963B LGP NOW $63,500; 2007 IH 9200 ISX Cum- www.combineworld.com have bought an auction building and need WINTER SPECIAL: All post & stud frame to upgrade to more durable material or crawler loader, 2.5 cu. yd., EROPS, air, farm buildings. Choose sliding doors, over- mins, 430 HP, AutoShift, alum. wheels, heat, $32,500. Robert Harris, Gimli, MB. new 20’ BH&T, fully loaded, 1M kms., real VACUUM SEPTIC TRUCK: 1996 Mack tan- parts, we can help! Contact Paul head doors or bi-fold doors. New-Tech 306-641-5464 or Ladimer 306-795-7779. toll free: 1-877-614-4203, or cell: HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 nice shape, was $67,500, NOW $63,500; dem, 3000 gal. tank, hoist, rear open door, yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, Construction Ltd 306-220-2749, Hague, SK 1200 Fruitland pump, new tires, $38,000. Located in Yorkton, SK. 204-470-5493. For details & pics of all our 2009 Mack CH613, 430HP Mack, 10 spd., equipment: robertharrisequipment.com custom conversions available. Looking for 3 pedal AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. Smith Ind. 306-373-7622, Saskatoon, SK. Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, wheels, 1.4M kms. has eng. bearing roll D8K CAT DIRT DOZER, 4 barrel ripper, un- 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction done, nice shape, was $69,500, NOW dercarriage is 80-90%, excellent condition. and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, $65,500; 2007 Kenworth T600, C13 Cat GREENHOUSE FOR RENT: Profitable Fort Qu 204-739-3494, Oak Point, MB. MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, 425 HP, 13 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, RECLAMATION CONTRACTORS: Bigham Hague, SK. 2007 YUKON XL 5.3L, heated leather, very Appelle location. 6 growing houses: 20x24, 2015 JOHN DEERE 130G track hoe, 3 and 4 leg mechanical trip 3 PTH Paratills alum. wheels, new paint, 1.0M kms., excel- 24x40,20x88,two20x40&20x50.Sales lent truck, was $71,500, NOW $67,500; good. $5000 done on front end with re- w/quick attach bucket, hyd thumb, c/w in stock; Parts for Bigham & Tye paratills; BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, ceipts. Car proof avail., runs/drives great, office and transplanting facilities. Includes 50” ditching bucket, excellent shape, 600 6 & 8 leg paratills available for farm use. 1996 Midland 24’ tandem grain pup, stiff soil sterilizer, mixer, storage shed and large convex and rigid frame straight walls, pole, completely rebuilt, new paint, new 315,000 KM. $13,000 OBO. 306-377-4649, hrs. $122,250. Lawrence 204-586-9176 or 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- com- Fiske, SK. [email protected] outdoorsalesfront.Otheramenitiesare Micheal shop, 204-871-6483, Austin, MB. brakes, excellent tries, was $18,500, NOW river water accessible, customer washroom, mercial. Construction and concrete crews. $16,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel customerparking,debit/creditcapable. KELLO/ ROME/ TOWNER/ KEWANEE Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saska- flat deck, 230,000 kms., IH 7.3 diesel, 10 306-332-5276or306-331-6066,FortQu disc blades and bearings: 22” to 36” Inger- toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, spd., good tires, was $19,500, NOW Appelle, SK. [email protected] soll notched. Oilbath, regreaseable and Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, $18,000; 2005 IH 9200 tractor, ISX 430 ball bearings to service all makes of con- Osler, SK. HP Cummins, 13 spd., alum. wheels, flat Watrous Mainline struction and ag. discs. 1-888-500-2646, top sleeper, good rubber, was $22,500, Red Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com 1998 SNORKELIFT ATB46N boom lift, SN NOW $19,500. All trucks SK. safetied. SAVE THOUSANDS 974668, 2WD, Kubota, dsl., 20 HP, 4 sec. Trades considered. Arborfield SK., Phone boom, 1341 hrs., $9500. 306-834-7579, Merv at 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616 ON REMAINING 2017 RESTAURANT FOR LEASE! Fully stocked, Major, SK. cell. DL #906768. GM VEHICLES chairs, cooking equipment, dishwasher, dishes, etc. Located at the Western Budget GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanu- AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed 2018 GMC 1 ToN REG CAB & Motel in Bonnyville, AB. Call Larry at factured engines, parts and accessories for tandems and tractor units. Contact David CHAssIs 6.0L V8, loaded, rear camera, 780-612-8884. diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, trailer brake control, cloth, Stk #J1340 can be shipped or installed. Give us a call TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Haul- SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca ing Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 MsRP $52,845 Cash Price $47,995 WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP: Owner 2008 JD 850J WLT crawler dozer, c/w Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, [email protected] 2007 MACK GRANITE, 380 Mack, 13 spd., or $321 b/w @ 1.99% 84 Mo wanting to retire after 38 years. Estab- heavy axles, long enough for grain box, ROP’S, 12’ 6-way blade, SBG pads, 8700 Russell, MB. lished clientele. Located in Maple Creek, hrs., $95,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diame- gravel or decks, clean western truck, last SK, close to Cypress Hills Park. Serious in- year before all of the emissions $26,000 2018 CHEV & GMC 3/4 ToN CREW MB. 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines ter bin setup, concrete, and repairs. Now quiries only. Phone Dale at 306-662-2727, and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, booking Spring 2018. Quadra Develop- OBO. Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. DIEsEl 6.6L V8, loaded, Z71 pkg., 306-662-7522, or 306-662-2398. EXCAVATOR BUCKETS, various shapes heated cloth, Stk #J1373 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. ment Corp., 1-800-249-2708. 1995 GMC TOPKICK Tandem, Cat 3216, and sizes for different excavators. Call Allison 6-spd. auto push button, spring MsRP $77,995 Cash Price $67,995 RESTAURANT IN ASSINIBOIA, successful 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper susp., new Firestone 11R22.5 front/rear, or $452 b/w @ 1.99% 84 Mo operation; Large industrial building in the WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 cone and steel floor requirements contact: 20’ Courtney Berg unibody w/rear cross * 20 in stock! heart of Balken oil play for lease/sale; Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll auger side discharge, front and rear hoist Kenosee Lake cabin and campground for DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. free: 1-888-304-2837. and auger controls, Michel’s roll tarp, lad- 2018 GMC 1 ToN CREW slT sale, incl. carwash and laundry mat; Devel- ders, 52,558 kms., 3979 hrs., $89,900. 6.6L V8 diesel, loaded, sunroof, nav., opment lands around Regina/Saskatoon; 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T 306-834-7579, Major, SK. Large building and property on Broadway Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2018. Top heated & cooled leather, Stk #J1400 Ave., Yorkton; 3 lots on South Service MsRP $85,870 Cash Price $75,995 quality MERIDIAN bins. Price includes: 1994 INTERNATIONAL EAGLE Tandem, Road, Weyburn. Brian Teifenbach, DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up Detroit 60, 365 HP, 10 spd., Courtney Berg or $503 b/w @ 1.99% 84 Mo 306-536-3269, Colliers Int. Regina, SK., parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, and delivery within set radius. Meridian 20’ unibody w/rear cross auger for side www.collierscanada.com discharge, Michel’s roll up tarp, ladder, Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts Hopper Combo SPECIAL: 5000 bu., front and rear box controls, rear pintle, air 2018 CHEV 1 ToN CREW lTZ DUAllY and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: $14,990. We manufacture superior quality hook-ups, 11R24.5 tires - new rear/90% 6.6L /V8 diesel, loaded, sunroof, nav., SUITE BUSINESS SERVICES: Helping 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. hoppers and steel floors for all makes and front, $45,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. heated & cooled leather, Stk #J1244 small businesses to start, grow and sell sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call their business. Small businesses for sale, 2006 KOMATSU D65 EX-15. Approx. 5950 and find out why our product quality and MsRP $87,510 Cash Price $77,995 REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND from $50,000 to $500,000. Phone or text org. hrs., 24” pads, straight tilt blade, 3 price well exceeds the competition. We hoist systems can save you time, energy or $516 b/w @ 1.99% 84 Mo Bert, 306-664-BERT(2378). tooth ripper, excellent working cond., very also stock replacement lids for all makes & and keep you safe this seeding season. good UC, $139.500. Bush canopy available. FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Give Kramble Industries a call at MEDIUM DUTY BUSINESS FOR SALE, $120,000. Offers Trades considered (warranty). Can deliver. motor sales, service and parts. Also sale Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us great growth opportunity in consumer and Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of online at: www.kramble.net TRUCKS pet industry. Saskatoon, SK. Call Bert 1986 CASE 450C dozer crawler, 6-way pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, 306-664-BERT(2378). blade $9500. www.waltersequipment.com Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. 204-525-4521. Minitonas, MB. 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. [email protected] PROVEN FARMING SKILLS but need land? Website: www.tismtrrewind.com 2005 WESTERN STAR w/sleeper, 18 spd., Operator with growth to ownership oppor- INTERNATIONAL CLOSED DOOR baler, C15, low kms, w/cement blower, $50,000. tunities available; May require relocation. model NA1450; 2 hydraulic pin presses; 1 204-376-5194, 204-641-2408, Arborg, MB. portable hydraulic track press; 3 Goodman Call 403-775-0536. battery locomotive carts w/hundreds of 2009 GMC C8500 TANDEM feet of track. Cambrian Equipment Sales, GRAIN TRUCK FARM LOSSES FOR SALE: A longstanding Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) 204-667-2867 or (Fax) Isuzu Diesel 300 HP Allison Transmission farm has now ceased operations and has 204-667-2932. 14+40 Axles Rubber Block Rear substantial operating losses in a #’d company available for purchase and utilization MOVE YOUR DIRT real cheap! Low prices! Suspension, Alum wheels A-C-T PW PL by another farming operation. These loss- (3) Cat 641 motor 28 yard scrapers; Cat PM Air ride seat. CIM 20’ Box and hoist es can be used to offset farm income 235 excavator w/digging bucket, not used w/Remote hoist and end gate. 12R22.5 and/or farm sale capital gains, $97,500. in 5 yrs.; Cat D9-G hyd. dozer w/tow winch; (2) Cat 980B loaders w/bucket; Cat Front and 11R22.5 Rear Tires, Red Cab & Phone 250-999-4777, [email protected] • 28 Gauge Steel (Industry Leading) Red Box, 19,950km, Stk#M7346A 977-K loader. Equipment of all types. New $89,995 Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad & used parts. 2 yards over 50 acres. Cam- • Strongest Posts Available POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting brian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat- 2012 MACK CXU613 day-cab, Mack MP8, for your call. 1-800-667-7770. 204-667-2867 or (Fax) 204-667-2932. • 20+ Colours In-Stock 455HP, Eaton 13 spd., $39,900. DL#1679. 2001 INTERNATIoNAl 9100 sERIEs ed seed. Call 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. TANDEM GRAIN TRUCK www.buffervalley.com C-12 CAT 375-450 HP, 10 speed fuller � � � � � � � � LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stock- trans, air ride, CIM 20’x65” Grain Box, ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Michels electric roll tarp. Remote hoist, Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction endgate and tarp, white with teal box, 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 531,158kms, Stk#G1440A $69,995 FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS Management Group for all your borrowing and accessories available at Rosler Con- and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, � � � � � � � � struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. Watrous Mainline Regina, SK. Motor Products ltd. 2008 G940 TANDEM drive articulated, Vol- HigHway #2 East – watrous, sK DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too vo D7E eng., net 165 HP, HTE 1160, shut- high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call tle auto shift trans. (11 fwd, 6 rvs), 14’ CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All 306-946-3336 us to develop a professional mediation mold board, 5688 hrs., $74,800. DL#1679. www.PrairiePostFrame.ca sizes. Now in stock: 53’ steel and insulated plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. stainless steel. 306-861-1102 Radville, SK. 1-800-667-0490 Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. 2011 FREIGHTLINER DAY-CAB, Detroit www.watrousmainline.com 1998 D6RLGP TWIN TILT angle dozer, DD15, 455 HP, 13 spd., 12 front, 40 rear, winch, full cab canopy, would trade for SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’- 175” WB, 715,800 kms., $44,900. DL# DL#907173 D6N. 306-278-7740, Porcupine Plain, SK. 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For 1679. Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, ALLIS HD16 PARTS for models: B, D, DP, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca A. Good stock, large variety. 306-873-5675 or ph/text 306-873-7506, Tisdale, SK. SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call gers, brush cutters and more large stock. 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. Top quality equipment, quality welding ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, PULL TYPE ROAD GRADER, conversion by Rosthern, SK. NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, CWK Enterprises, Humboldt, SK. 16’ blade, payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and used 1 day, new condition, $35,000. vertical beater spreaders. Phone 306-476-7728, Fife Lake, SK. 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Class, 500 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. HP Detroit 60 series 18 spd., heavy spec ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex- for construction equipment. Attachments HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and unit, 500,000 kms. read off computer, BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders. fresh safety, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. way to clear land. Four season service, 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church- Used, Re-built, Surplus, and New equip- 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. ment parts and major components. Call es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib build- trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket at- ing and residential roofing; also available Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and Prince Albert, SK. in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 1978 CHAMPION 740 motor grader, De- Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. 306-960-3804. troit 6 cylinder, showing 2568 hours, 14’ moldboard, scarifier, cab, new rear tires, 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina 3 PICTURE WINDOWS for sale, triple pane MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. $16,900. Call 1-800-667-4515, or visit: www.combineworld.com and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca Low-E, 62” square with 2 casement win- Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: 306-933-0436. dows for venting on top third. $1100 each, www.maverickconstruction.ca 2002 CASE 689G TELEHANDLER 9000 stored inside. 306-375-2910, ext. 704 or LBS., 40’ reach, Perkins diesel, 4WD, 4W 307, Kyle, SK. REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, steer, 8115 hrs., runs well, $19,900. $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950. Larger sizes your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! avail. Travel incl. in SK. See us on FB at 2007 CAT D6N LGP Dozer, new under- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FL80 S/A, 3126 Cat, Call today! 1-800-667-7770. saskdugouts. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon SK carriage, 34” pads, diff. steer, 6-way blade, Allison auto (serviced and greenlight by 16,131 hrs., $94,900. 1-800-667-4515, Allison dealer), 300,000 kms., fresh safety, www.combineworld.com nice unit, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 1997 CAT D6M LGP DOZER, undercarriage 80%, 28” pads, 3 shank hyd. ripper, 2008 PETERBILT 386, yellow, daycab, 18 ROPS with cage, 19,204 hrs., $69,800. spd., 850,000 kms., 46k rears full locks, vg 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com cond., $24,900. 780-206-1234, Barrhead. Quality Post Frame Buildings ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK and used sea containers, all sizes. Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, BUILDING FOR SALE, 100’x125’, to be tak- 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt en down, $40,000. 204-997-9689, Winni- for years of trouble-free service. Lever peg, MB. Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. www.goodon.com 2003 BOBCAT S175, 3821 hrs., very good AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. condition, $17,500. Call 306-367-4326, For the customer that prefers quality. Pilger, SK. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. Experienced, Efficient Over 50 years For sales and service east central SK. and in business! 2002 JCB 214 SLP backhoe; Case 2870 and Affordable! w/Degelman dozer; Fassi hyd. arm & 10’ STEEL CLADDING: New Grade A, 3/4” high MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 1-ton steel deck. Call 306-240-8086. rib, 29 gauge Galvalume, White-White and 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. a wide selection of colours for sale. Cut to 1995 VOLVO, 350,000 original kms., 9500 Ask about current promotions WANTED: USED RUBBER TIRE HOE, simi- your length! All accessories available. Call KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales hrs., wet kit, 370 HP, 13 spd., one owner, and lease options. lar to medium sized track hoe. Prairie Steel, Clavet, SK. 1-888-398-7150, and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call farmer owned, exc. cond., 780-206-1234. 1-800-665-0470 306-304-1959, Meadow Lake, SK. or email: [email protected] 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. 42 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018

DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and JD FLEX PLATFORMS: 922 - 925 w/wo air; 2015 BOURGAULT 60’ 3320 QDA, Devloo Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 630F - 635F w/wo air reel. CIH Flex Plat- mud scrapers, DS, 5.4” semi-pneumatic Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: forms: 1020 25’ w/wo air reel - 30’ w/wo packers, 10” spacing, Bourgault side band www.zettlerfarmequipment.com air reel; 2020 30’ w/wo air reel - 35’; 3020 boots, shedded, exc. cond., $165,000 OBO. New Dealer!!! 30’ - 35’. NH Flex: 973 25’ - 30’; 74C 30’ - 204-937-7184, Roblin, MB. SMALL 5 IN 1 Harvey Gjesdal grain clean- 35’; 740CF 30’ air reel. Agco Flex Plat- Keho Fans er, vg cond., good for small seeds, priced forms: 500 25’ - 30’; 800 25’ w/air reel - 2011 BOURGAULT 3310, 74’, 12” spacings, SHYMKO FARM to sell! 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK. 30’; 8000 25’ - 30’; 8200 35’. After season MRS, 6550 tank, X20 monitor, duals, bag Brandon,SALES MB & Area specials including free delivery in spring lift, 2 fans, 1 high capacity fan, cameras, with deposit. We also have header trans- Capstan NH3 kit, sectional control, CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to $177,000. 204-748-8156, Elkhorn, MB. 1X1.5714Call Keith Doerksen mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. ports starting at $3000 for new 30’ w/flex 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. bar kit. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 N, 33’ FLEXI-COIL, 550 shanks, 12” spacing, 204-761-9124 Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. DEGELMAN SIGNATURE 7200 rockpicker, 000032024r2.PDF completely redone. All new hard faced fin- DS, 1720 tank, Poirier boots, $2000 worth SEED CLEANERS MOUNTED on trailer. gers, hydronic drive, new paint, tires 95%, of extra new boots, shedded, low acres. For all your Keho, Clipper air screen, 6 indents, 45 KW gen- NEW HOLLAND FLEX PLATFORMS: 74C field ready, in mint condition!! 2 to chose 306-877-2014, 306-745-7505, Dubuc, SK. set, etc. 403-892-8377, Coalhurst, AB. 30’-35’; 973 25’-30’; 740 CF 30’-35’. Some Grain Guard, Aeration from $24,500. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, 2008 SEEDMASTER 8012, 2004 NH 430 with air systems. Call Gary Reimer, Cypress River, MB. 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, tank, 3 compartments with 5 rollers, Ra- Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB. ven NH3, $89,000 OBO. 306-272-7225, Foam Lake, SK. 2013 MACDON FD75 35’ flex draper, FLEXI-COIL 5000, 39’, 9” spacing, like new BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” transport, pea auger, AHHC, tilt. For JD, FARM-KING MODELS: 96”, $3900; 84”, and 10” end units available; Transfer con- $3450; 74”, $3200; 50”, $1900. 3” paired row DS dry, Atom jet knives, 4” CNH, Agro, Claas available. $69,900. steel packers w/extra set of spare packers, veyors and bag conveyors or will custom 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. build. Call for prices. Master Industries good hoses and tires, field ready, $11,000. Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 7’ SCHULTE FRONT MOUNT snowblower 306-795-7066, Ituna, SK. 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. 2008 MACDON PW7 16’, good belts, nice for 60-90 HP tractor, in working order, cond., for JD STS combines, $16,900. $2750. Call 306-845-2404, Livelong, SK. 2011 SEED HAWK 50’ toolbar, 12” spac- RM45 MERIDIAN, $35,000; RM55 Me- 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com ing, w/600 cart, dual wheels, auger and ridian, $36,500; 1645 TL Convey-All, bag lift, $225,000; 2010 Seed Hawk 66’ $29,500. Call 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg. 2010 MD FD70, 40’ flex draper, pea au- toolbar, 12” spacing, w/400+ Seed Hawk ger, DKD, transport, AHHC, tilt, very good seed cart, 2 fans, seed and fertilizer kit, condition, for CNH; JD, Lexion, Agco 2005 CATTLELAC 450 silage wagon, excel- also NH kit, $175,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm available, $59,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, lent condition. $23,000. 780-349-1529, Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. Westlock, AB. WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of new www.combineworld.com 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” grain dryers w/advanced control systems. 2006 LEXION 590R, 1850 sep. hrs., 2900 spacing, mid row shank banding, double Updates for roof, tiers, auto moisture con- eng. hrs., 4x4, loaded, $99,500 CAD OBO. 2003 NH/HB 94C 30’ rigid draper, pea shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, troller. Economic designed dryers avail. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. auger, hyd. fore/aft., transport, PUR, for $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 1-888-288-6857, westerngraindryer.com CR/CX/AFX, other kits avail. $23,800. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2012 CLAAS/LEXION 740, 400 sep./700 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com CONT. FLOW BEHLEN M700, propane, sin- eng. hrs., 4x4, loaded, exc. cond, $219,000 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., gle phase, good cond., Canola screens, CAD OBO. Delivery avail. 218-779-1710. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fer- $10,500. 306-690-8105, Moose Jaw, SK. makes and sizes; also header transports. 2005 SPRA-COUPE 7650, 90' boom, 725 tilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & 2- 2009 LEXION 585R Track Combines, gal., new tires, shedded, 3 way nozzle body, winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chi- 1700 sep./2400 eng. hrs., 4x4, loaded, al- Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com $69,000OBO.Eston,SK.,306-962-3934, coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. ways shedded, exc. condition, $169,000 306-962-7888, [email protected] CAD OBO. Delivery avail. 218-779-1710. 2006 JD 1820, 61’, 12” space, single shoot, 2010 TERRAGATOR 8204 w/AirMax Preci- FEED BLOWER SYSTEMS, Sales and Ser- 2009 MACDON FD70 35’, off a John Deere steel packers, new hoses, all dual wheels, sion 2 bed (2 bin), 4400 hrs., $93,500 vice. Piping, blower and airlock repairs. 9760 combine, $45,000. 306-596-6197, 2011 SPRA-COUPE 4660, AutoSteer, Auto- excellent cond., $19,500; JD 1900 air tank, USD; 2014 Rogator 1300 AirMax, 60’ John Beukema 204-497-0029, Carman, MB Elstin, SK. Boom 400 gal tank, 700 hrs., 125 HP single shoot, loading auger, excellent booms, 3220 hrs., $127,000; 2012 Ag- Perkins diesel, 5 speed Manual, Master cond., $22,500 or $39,500 for both. Call Chem Rogator 1300, 2000 hrs., 120’ LIKE NEW CR9090, CR9080 and CR8090, Switch, JD Greenstar 2600 display w/ 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. booms, $152,000. Call 406-576-3402 or all very low hours. Discounted prices, save StarfireITCreceiver,9.00x24-8plyfront, 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. Visit us on- $$$. Call 218-779-1710. Delivery available. 320/85Rx24rear,$95,000Cdn.Paradise FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBH air tank, double line at www.fertilizerequipment.net Valley, AB. Text or email only please: shoot, excellent condition, $11,500 OBO. 2012 NH CR9090 Elevation, 1200 hrs., 780-871-3963, [email protected] 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. AutoSteer, 650R42 duals, European-built, MacDon/CNH pickups and headers CONCORD 56’, 12” spacing, Bourgault 3” BALE SPEARS, high quality imported available. $198,000. 1-800-667-4515, 2011 ROGATOR 1396, 132’ alum. recir- paired row tips, duals on wings, scraper on from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, ex- www.combineworld.com culating boom, 1300 SS tank, Raven Viper each packer wheels, exc. cond., $14,500; cellent pricing. Call now toll free Genuine OEM Pro, Raven SmarTrax steering w/slingshot, 3400 Concord tank, $9500, or both for 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. 2003 NH CR940, 2588 hrs., chopper, AccuBoom sec. control, AutoBoom height $22,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. spreader, unload auger ext., 900/ 60R32 Replacement Parts control, HID lighting, DeKoning air lift crop 2009 SEEDMASTER 60-12, 60’, 12” spac- BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all fronts, headers/PU’s available, $49,800. For all Kello-Bilt Models dividers, 2 sets of Michelin tires, 1 owner. loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 204-937-3429, 204-937-7047, Roblin, MB. ing, DS, new manifold, new hoses, vg Call now 1-866-443-7444. • Disc blades cond., $68,000 or w/JD 1910 air tank, 2013 NH GUARDIAN SP.240FXP, 100’, $115,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. • Oil Bath Bearings 1200 litre SS tank, IntelliView IV monitor, 2013 JOHN DEERE 569, net wrap & twine, 2008 SEEDMASTER TXB 66-12, 66’, 12” 2012 CASE 4530, 3-bin, 70’ booms, 2000 Mega Wide plus pick-up, only 5500 bales, • Scrapers luxury cab, 6.7L Cummins, 275 HP, very hrs., ext. warranty, $145,000; 2011 4520 MULTIPLE 9870 & 9770 JD combines, field low hrs (approx. 450), $300,000 OBO. spacing, dual wheels, double shoot, all variable core, kicker, 1000 PTO, exc. cond., new manifold and new hoses, mint cond., 1-bin, 70’ booms, $143,000; 2010 Case $41,000. 306-834-7204, Kerrobert, SK. ready with very low hours (700-900 sep. • Hydraulics 306-524-2109, 306-746-7422, Semans, SK 3520, 3-bin, 2670 hrs., $115,000; SPE- hrs.), various options in excellent condi- • Wheel Hubs & Parts $78,000, or $125,000 with JD 1910 air CIAL: 2010 Case 4520, 1-bin, 70’ booms, tion. Delivery available. Ph 218-779-1710. 2013 CASE/IH 3330 high clearance spray- tank. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1920 hrs., AutoSteer, $138,000; 2006 Case We ship direct anywhere in er. Has active suspension, sectional con- 2- 60’ EZEE-ON 7560 Air Drills, 400 4510, AutoSteer, FlexAir 70’ booms, 7400 2012 JOHN DEERE 680, 1400 sep. hrs., du- trol, AutoBoom height, 100’ boom, 2 sets hrs., $77,000; 2005 Case 4520 w/70’ Flex- als, Contour Master, 615 PU header, Western Canada bu. 4000 TBH tanks, var. rate ctrl, new in CASE/IH 8825 SP, 30’ sliding table, w/PU of tires, crop dividers, Outback S3, leather 2007, 2000 ac./year per drill, 3” steel Air, 4000 hrs., $78,000; 2010 International reel. Call 306-395-2265, Chaplin, SK. $205,000. 306-221-7343, Kenaston, SK. interior, 580 engine hours. Mint condition, New Leader G4, 3000 hrs., $88,000; 2004 packers, 8” spacing, 2” paired row openers, Kello-Bilt Industries bought new, always stored inside. Rented excellent for organic farming, $40,000 per Case 4010, 80’ SPRAYER, 7000 hrs., 2009 CHALLENGER SP115C, 30’, Out- 2005 JD 9860STS, GS yield and mois- farm out. $255,000 OBO. 204-662-4474, $58,000; 2002 Loral AirMax 1000, 70’ ture, AHHC, F/A, 3106 hrs., JD/MacDon Red Deer, AB drill OBO. Charles Cattle Co. Ltd., back AutoSteer, PUR, roto-shears, gauge or 204-851-0211, Antler SK. 306-457-7529, Stoughton, SK. boom, $63,000; 2009 AgChem 3 wheeler, wheels, 2356 hrs., $39,900. pickups and headers available. $59,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 4000 hrs., G-force spinner bed, $88,000; 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 403-347-9598 1994 PATRIOT 150XL, 3438 hrs., 750 2010 SEED HAWK, 40’, 12” spacing, liquid 2004 KBH Semi tender, self-contained, gal., 70’, JD 4.5L, decent affordable spray- kit, w/340 bu. JD 1910 cart, $112,000 $32,500; 2009 and 2012 Merritt semi belt 2014 JD S690, 753 hrs., duals, Contour- Toll free: Master, 2630 monitor, ProDrive, premium er! $24,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit OBO; Pattison 2100 gal. liquid fert. cart, tender, self-contained, $33,500 and www.combineworld.com $23,500. 306-698-7787, Wolseley, SK. $44,000; 24 ton Wilmar tender beds, cab. JD/MacDon pickup & headers 1-877-613-9500 $18,500 ea; 2012 Wilmar Wrangler 4560, available, $289,900. 1-800-667-4515, www.kello-bilt.com 2013 JD 4940, 120’, 1500 eng, 380 tires & 2004 NH SD440 57’, 12” spacing, DS, loader, 1600 hrs., bucket and fork, www.combineworld.com duals on rear, 1200 gal. stainless, all op- Dutch side band openers, 4” rubber pack- $29,500; 18,000 gal. NH3 holding tank, tions, $219,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK ers, SC430 NH tank, var. rate, 430 bu., $34,500. All USD prices. 406-576-3402 or COMBINE WORLD INC. Friendly service, $49,000. 306-861-0176, Yellow Grass, SK. 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. Visit online: 2014 CASE 4430, $270,000, 2035 engine great prices, and one year warranty. For all 2010 JD 1830 drill, 61’ 10” spacing, w/430 www.fertilizerequipment.net your new and used harvesting parts, and hours, 120’ boom, AIM, Viper Pro, fan re- verser, 2 sets of tires, dividers, loaded, bu. 1910 grain cart, duals, double shoot, give us a try for your tillage, sprayer, and $69,000 OBO. 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. 2010 TERRAGATOR AIR SPREADER, dual tractor needs. We want to help you! 20 exc. cond., 306-398-7677, Cutknife, SK. bin, 70’ spread, 3960 engine hours, minutes east of Saskatoon. 2001 JOHN DEERE 1820, 54’, 10” spacing, 204-368-2353, 204-841-3014, Arden, MB. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com FLOAT TIRES TO fit JD 4940, 850/55R42, 3/4” Bourgault knives, 1900 340 bu. cart, two years old, very good condition, $24,000 OBO. 306-291-9413 Aberdeen, SK USED FERTILIZER SPREADERS: 4-8T; New $18,000. 306-741-7743, Swift Current, SK. Loftness 8T; used Wilmar 16T tender. Call 1996 BOURGAULT 5710, S/N AH2458, 40’, 1-866-938-8537, Portage, MB. 2010 JD A400, 1132 hrs., AutoSteer, 36’ HB header, UII PUP, new knife & guards, 9.8” spacing, single shoot, 3.5” steel packers, Model 4300, 3 compartment, NH3 CONVERSION KIT/PUMP. Fits 66’ $53,400. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit FYFE PARTS www.combineworld.com 120/60/120 TBH tank, S/N 6717, single Bourgault air seeder, $13,000. Call Phil 1-800-667-98711-800-667-9871 •• ReginaRegina 120' SPRAY-AIR TRIDENT 3600 sprayer, flow, 3/4” knock on openers, $12,000. Stewart, 780-813-0131, Vermilion, AB. 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon with 1300 gallon tank, $16,000 Cdn. Please 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 2014 JD S690, 753 hrs., duals, Contour- 1-800-667-30951-800-387-2768 •• WinnipegSaskatoon call 406-783-5510, Scobey, MT. Email: Master, 2630 monitor, Prodrive, premium 1-800-667-30951-800-222-6594 •• EdmontonManitoba [email protected] FLEXI-COIL 5000 51’, 9”, w/2320, 4” rub- cab. JD/MacDon pickup & headers ber packers, in-row liquid phos. $18,500. available, $289,900. Call 1-800-667-4515 “For All Your Farm Parts” FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims & tires: JD 306-690-8105, Moose Jaw, SK. MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available Rebuilt Concaves or visit www.combineworld.com with self-propelled mover kits and bin www.fyfeparts.com 4045, 710/60R46, $20,500; 800/55R46, Rebuild combine table augers PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Ko- $22,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, 650/65R38 FLEXI-COIL 6000 seeder, 10” spacing, sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipaw- 1990 JD 9500, 4140 sep. hrs., dual spd. shin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure DS, needs some repairs; Also Flexi-Coil in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. Rebuild hydraulic cylinders Michelin tires and rims. Sprayer duals cyl., chopper, chaff spreader, recent tires, washers, steam washers, parts washers. available. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. 4250 seed tank, as new, always shedded, Roller mills regrooved all belts good, 912 PU. Taking offers. Call M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, 2 compartments. Will sell together or sep- YEAR END CLEARANCE: New SLMD or text Wes at 306-587-7401, Cabri, SK. SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111. arate. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB. 1272 and HD10-53. Used augers: 2013 Sa- MFWD housings rebuilt 2006 SPRAY-AIR 3600-90TS TRI- kundiak SLMD 1272, loaded, $14,800; Steel and aluminum welding 2006 JD 9760 STS, 3100 engine hours, DENT, 90’ booms, 4920L tank, 12.4R46 2009 SEED HAWK 66’, 12” spacing, single Farm King 10x70 S/A, $6900; HD 8x39 new duals, big rubber on back, shedded, tires, good tubes & booms, SCS 440 con- knife, 600 bu. TBH tank, 30.8 rear tires, al- w/20 HP Kohler and mover $6950. Also a Machine Shop Service heavy land use, 1 harvest since Greenlight- The Real Used FaRm PaRTs troller, $9900. Call 1-800-667-4515, ways shedded, field ready, $160,000. dealer for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing Line boreing and welding ed, $91,000. 306-596-6197, Estlin, SK. sUPeRsToRe www.combineworld.com 780-812-4471, Bonnyville, AB. available! Call Dale at Mainway Farm • TRACTORS • COMBINES Equipment, 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. 2012 FLEXI-COIL S68XL 96’ High Clear- Davidson www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca • SWATHERS • DISCERS ance, 1350 tank, hyd. drive, RiteHeight Eden, MB 204-966-3221 boom ctrl, sec. ctrl, 480/80R38 tractor 2009 MF 9795, 1723 hrs., duals, Field- lug, $26,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. MORRIS7180AIRtank,newmeterbody MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, Fax: 204-966-3248 WATROUS SALVAGE onfert.tank,goodhoses&recentloading truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call star III, Redekop MAV chopper, pickups/headers available, $97,800. WaTRoUs, sK. (306) 946-2222 auger, $5000. 306-276-7788, 306-769-8887 Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., Check out A & I online parts store Arborfield, SK. [email protected] 306-957-2033. www.pennosmachining.com 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com EASY ON TRACTOR LOADER, new cond., 2 MERIDIAN TRUCKLOADING AUGERS frames for long or shorter tractor body, 2008 BOURGAULT 6350, 2 fans, 3 TM, TL10-39, loaded, $18,300 HD10-46, load- $7000. 306-221-3887, Saskatoon, SK. $46,000 OBO. Call 306-563-8482. ed, $19,500; HD10-59, loaded, $20,425; 2015 JD 1910 TBT air cart. Has 650 duals, TL12-39, loaded with 37 EFI engine, 2002JOHNDEERE1820airdrill, 54',10" hydraulic variable rate, sectional control $20,370. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. spacing,autorate,2012Agtronprimary capability, 10” remote hydraulic auger with DEUTZ TRACTOR SALVAGE: Used parts blockage system, Bourgault 3" carbide conveyor flip out. Only did 6000 acres, al- NEVER CLIMB A BIN AGAIN! Full-bin Su- 2008 MACDON FD70 35', JD adapter, single knockonspoons,JDstructuralreinforce- ways shedded, new condition. Rented farm per Sensor, reliable hardwired with 2 year knife, transport, pea auger, AHHC, tilt, well for Deutz and Agco. Uncle Abe’s Tractor, BOOKING NORCAN SOYBEAN Common 519-338-5769, fax 338-3963, Harriston ON mentkitondrillandcart,1900JD350bu. out. $98,000 OBO. Call 204-662-4474, or warranty; Magnetic Camera Pkg. - One #1. Put the new big red in your shed, not maintained. 306-220-1229, Imperial, SK. cart, $27,000 OBO. Call 306-268-4350, 204-851-0211, Antler, SK. man positioning of auger (even at night); 306-268-7858, Bengough, SK. the seed dealers! Buy a bigger Case/IH GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always Hopper Dropper - Unload your hopper bins combine! Early discounts. Call Norcan 2014 & 2016 MacDon FD75 headers, 1996 BOURGAULT 8800, 40’, 8” spacing, without any mess; Wireless Magnetic LED buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, single fan, manifolds granular package, Seeds, 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. 40'models,dbl.knife,spareknife,cross MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. 2009JD1835/1910,MRB,NH3,4"rubber Light - Position your swing auger at night auger, all options, exc. cond. 2014: packers, double shoot, 430 tank size, sweeps, knock on, front castor wheels, from the comfort of your truck. Safety and 2000 CIH 2388 w/1015 header, $55,000; $69,000; 2016:$79,000. 306-533-4891, $65,000 OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. $21,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. convenience are the name of the game. 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $95,000; Gray, SK. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors www.brownlees.ca Brownlees Trucking Inc 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $110,000; only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. Unity, SK., 306-228-2971, 1-877-228-5598 2010NEWHOLLANDP2060airdrill,70', 2002 2388 w/2015 PU header, $80,000; 2010 HONEYBEE 88C 42’ flex draper, pea 10" spacing, single shoot, 3.5" carbide tips, 2008 2588 w/2015 PU header, $135,000. auger, vg cond., $25,000 Cdn OBO.; Also SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER inventory new and used tractor parts. 4" rubber packers, scraper & harrow kit, A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, available late model Class/Lexion, Mac- TBH hitch, low acres, shedded, mint condi- movers, trailer chute openers, endgate 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1-888-676-4847. and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, Don, CIH, NH & JD flex heads and flex tion, $58,000. 306-372-4868, Luseland, SK. drapers. 218-779-1710. Delivery available. [email protected] swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, 2004 CIH 2388 w/2015 PU header, AFX COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and motorized utility carts. All shipped directly rotor, lateral tilt feeder house, HHC, chop- AGCO GLEANER-MF FLEX PLAT- used parts for most makes of tractors, to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. per, rock trap, grain tank ext., roll tarp, FORMS: 500 25’-30’; 800 25’-30’; 8200 combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 2009 SEEDMASTER 6912, expandable to Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, DMC II moisture tester, exc. cond, vg tires 30’-35’. Some with air systems. Gary Reim- 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, 80’, 300 bu. on frame w/tracks; Bourgault Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net $65,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. er, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equip- SK. We buy machinery. 6550 tank, many extras, CTF ready. ment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach, MB. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. TIRES, TIRES, TIRES, Radial, Bias, New, LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, CIH FLEX PLATFORMS: 1020 20’-25’-30’; Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. NH3 CONVERSION KIT/PUMP. Fits 66’ GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 2020 25’-30’-35’; 3020 25’-30’-35’. Some We sell new, used and remanufactured Bourgault air seeder, $13,000. Call Phil 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large 800/65R32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, with air systems. Call Gary Reimer, parts for most farm tractors and combines. Stewart, 780-813-0131, Vermilion, AB. selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 16.9x28, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. 16.5x16.1, 18.4x16.1, and more! Semis, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB. AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com skid steers. Best price & value guaranteed! tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com NEW HEADER TRANSPORTS 30’-42’: 30’ 2017 DEMO 80’ Degelman landroller. ESB 30 Arc Fab, $30,000; 36’ SB 36 w/dol- er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle- ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. Odessa Rockpicker Sales, 306-957-4403 or 2012 BRENT 882 Grain Cart, 850 bu., ly, $4950; 36’ Mankota 36’, lights, brakes, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. 1000 PTO, hydraulic spout, 500 bu./min., $5450; 42’ Harvest International 3842, very good condition, $37,800 brakes, lights, $7500. Reimer Farm Equip- TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2012 760TT, Terra Trac, 3000/1500 hrs., ment, Hwy. #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Call combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. 2004 CASE/IH 5000 double disk air drill, new tracks, $40,000 w/o, nice, $159,000 Gary at 204-326-7000. etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, 50’, 6” spacing, asking $28,000 USD. Bill 2012 BRANDT 1020XR, S/N 101932, 1000 Cdn. OBO. 218-779-1710. Delivery avail. 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 204-746-5126, Dufrost, MB. 2006 JD 1780 planter, 12row, 30" spacing, PTO or hyd. drive, 900/60R32, roll-over JOHN DEERE FLEX PLATFORMS: vacuum tanks with liquid fertilizer, and row tarp, scale, hyd. pivot spout, 20” auger, PRICED TO SELL! Multiple Lexion 700 & 920F-925F-930F-630F-635F. Some with air It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay CIH ATX700, 60’, 12” sp., 5.5” rubber pack- cleaners. Good condition, $35,000 Cdn. original owner, like new cond., $52,000. 500 series combines. All in excellent con- systems. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 N, your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! ers, Raven NH3, closers and single bar har- OBO. 406-783-5510, Scobey, MT. Email: 306-834-7579, Major, SK. dition. 218-779-1710. Delivery available. Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. Call today! 1-800-667-7770. row. $28,000. 204-648-7085, Grandview. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018 43

7200MAXEMERGEIIJDPlanter,12row, TRACK UNDERCARRIAGE PARTS for STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER special- 30" spacing. Dry fertilizer boxes w/3 PTH & JD, CIH, and Challenger track machines in izing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series rowcleaners,$18,000CdnOBO.Scobey, stock. Bogeys, idlers, bearings, seals, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for Big Tractor Parts, MT. 406-783-5510 [email protected] tracks, factory direct. 1-800-667-4515, parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. www.combineworld.com 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 40’ PACKERS w/10” spacing, off 8810 2004 JOHN DEERE 9420, 24 speed, Geared For Bourgault cultivator, asking $6500. 620/70R42 duals, 5 hydraulics w/return, Inc. The Future 204-745-6231, Carman, MB. integrated AutoSteer, 4092 hrs., $145,000 DEGELMAN 45’ LAND ROLLER, $33,900; OBO. 204-572-7999, Grandview, MB. Flexi-Coil 3450 seeder, variable rate, UTILITY TRACTORS: John Deere 6200, 2 $29,500; Hi Line 50’ jumbo heavy harrow, WD, open station with loader; JD 5524, STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST $28,700; Hi Line 60’ harrow packer, MFWD w/loader. 204-522-6333 Melita MB RED OR GREEN 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $4.50/ea., 125 per $4500; Bourgault packer wheels, $100 JD 8760, 7700 hrs., rebuilt eng., good rub- bundle; 3-4” $9.50/ea, 100 per bundle; per foot; Brandt 15x45 conveyor, gas and ber, shedded, $60,000 OBO; JD 787 grain 2014 JD 8370R MFWD, 370+ HP, front 1.10-30% savings on new replacement 4-5” $11.50/ea, 75 per bundle. Vermette elec., $24,500. Pro Ag Sales, call anytime tank $5500 OBO. 431-234-3118, Fertile SK axle/cab susp., 3PTH, PTO, IVT trans., diff parts for your Steiger drive train. Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK. lock, front/rear weights, excellent cond., 1-800-667-0094, email: [email protected] 2011 JD 9530T, 18 spd. PS, 36” tracks, 4 website: www.vwpltd.com hyds. plus return line, front weights, end $289,000. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit 2.We rebuild axles, transmissions idler weights, AutoTrac ready, mint cond., www.combineworld.com and dropboxes with ONE YEAR $185,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2008 JOHN DEERE 9530 4WD, 2700 hrs., 42’ BOURGAULT 9800 chisel plow, HD dou- 2015 CIH PUMA 185 MFWD, 1490 hrs., 2000 JD 9400, 425 HP, 12 spd. powershift, 800 metrics, powershift, good condition WARRANTY. ble spring, w/4-bar heavy harrow, $29,500 185 HP, CVT, 540/100 PTO, 3PTH, duals, EZ-Steer 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, throughout, GPS ready, delivery can be ar- MORTGAGE INVESTORS WANTED: Earn Cdn OBO. 218-779-1710 Delivery available factory warranty, $149,800. new hyd. pump (48 GPM), 8 new tires, ranged, $198,000 OBO. Call Neil 3.50% savings on used parts. 8-15% per annum, investing in first and BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 15’ and 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 710/70R38, mint cond., $105,000. 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. second mortgages. All investments secured 12’; Rome 12’; Towner 16-18’; Wishek 18’ 2016 CIH MAXXUM 115 MFWD, 692 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. byCanadianfarmlandwithinterestpaid and 30’. 1-866-938-8537. hours, 115 HP, FEL, 540/1000 PTO, 3PTH, REDUCED PRICE! 1983 JD 4450 MFWD monthly. Call 888-393-8686, visit website: 2011 JD 9430, 3000 hrs., 710x42 Fire- http://www.farmlender.ca/investors/ excellent condition, $99,800. stones, 18 spd. PS, Active Seat, rubber w/Ezee-On FEL 2130 grapple, 15 spd. PS, 1-800-982-1769 1996 BOURGAULT 9400 HD chisel plow, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 3 hyds., 7925 hrs. showing, 14.9-26F, [email protected] Brampton, ON. 60’, 4-bar harrows, 600 lb. trip shanks, 70%, exc. cond., $225,000 OBO. Charles 20.8R32, duals available. 306-283-4747, www.bigtractorparts.com new tires, knock on sweeps, $48,000. 1998 CIH 9380, 400 HP, 5400 hrs., 4 re- Cattle Co. Ltd. 306-457-7529, Stoughton. 306-291-9395. Langham, SK. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. motes, aux. hyd. motor, triples, dry 2016 JD 6130R, 1068 hours, MFWD, weights front and back, $83,500. 520/70R38, w/640R loader, grapple, JOHN DEERE 2130 yard tractor, all new 306-423-5476, Domremy, SK. $152,900. Emerald Park/Regina, SK (R), rubber all around, open station, $8500. 306-721-5050, www.southcountry.ca 306-726-8137, Cupar, SK. CAT DOZER BLADE: Ideal for making a pull 2016 CASE/IH STX 420, 4 wheel drive, dozer, 12’x3’, good shape, cutting edge 2010 FENDT 820, CVT, loader and grapple, 710/R42 Firestone tires, full AutoSteer, 2016 JD 6145M, 990 hours, MFWD, 2005 JD 7220, IVT trans., 3 PTH, 741 never turned, good bolts, C-frame for 710’s, 4 hyds., dual PTO, 200 HP, PTO, high capacity pump, 4 remotes, full 520/85R38, w/H360 loader, grapple, loader/grapple; JD 7710, FWD, LHR, 3 blade, $1200. 306-722-7770, Osage, SK. $137,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. LED light package and deluxe cab. Field $149,900. Mossbank, SK. (M), PTH, JD 740 loader/grapple available. ready, 410 hrs., $350,000. 403-901-5390, 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca 780-674-5516, 780-305-7152 Barrhead AB LEON 700 FRONT END LOADER, with Strathmore, AB. 2015 JD 6150M, 909 hours, MFWD, diff. QA 7’ bucket, with mounts off 90 series lock, 3 hyd. outlets, 520/85R38, w/H360 Case tractor; 4 like new Blizzak winter DEUTZ 72-06, engine shot, good tires; loader, $158,600. Assiniboia, SK (A), tires, 245-70-17, Call 780-764-2152, or 306-642-3366, www.southcountry.ca cell 780-718-0746, Hilliard, AB. WANTED: A/C 7010, 7030, 7040 for parts. STEIGER TRACTOR PARTS. New and 2012 M135X, loader and grapple, 3PTH, 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. used, from radiator to drawpin, 1969 to 2016 JD 6155M, 1303 hours, MFWD, 16x16 PS trans., 2400 hrs., 20.8x38, 135 1999. Give us a call 1-800-982-1769 or 520/85R38, w/H360 loader, grapple, HP, $73,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK www.bigtractorparts.com $159,800. Mossbank, SK. (M), 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call 2011 CASE/IH STX 400, 4WD 3085 1986 PANTHER 1000, with 3406 CAT for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., engine, PowerShift transmission (no PTO), 2014 JD 6150R, 1243 hours, MFWD, www.luckemanufacturing.com hrs.,16spdPS,710/70 dualsat70%,PTO, 520/85R42, w/H360 loader $160,900. 2014 MF 7616, deluxe cab, cab susp., deluxe cab, HID l, 4 hyds, high cap hyd. 20.8x38 rubber, 9800 hrs., 335 HP, 40 loader & grapple, CVT, 150 HP, 2510 hrs., BLOCKED & SEASONED PINE FIREWOOD: GPM hydraulic, new batteries, and tires are Mossbank, SK. (M), 306-354-2411, FORSALE:60'ExcelLandRollerwith5plex pump, c/w 16' Degelman 6900 4-way www.southcountry.ca $139,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK Bags $90. Delivery available. Vermette dozer. may c/w JD 2600, JD ATU 200, decent. 306-594-7716, Norquay, SK. rollers, great for following the land contour. Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. bubble, excellent, $220,000. 306-365-7659, 1998 STEIGER 9390, 4WD, S/N 2015 JD 6125M, 1616 hrs., MFWD, Likenewcondition,$60,000. Pleasecall 1-800-667-0094, email: [email protected] 520/70R38, w/H340 loader, $149,200. 306-276-7788,or306-769-8887.Email: Website: www.vwpltd.com Lanigan, SK. [email protected] JEE0072255, Cummins N14, 425 HP, stan- Mossbank, SK. (M), 306-354-2411, [email protected] Arborfield, SK. dard, Trimble 500, EZ Steer, 4 hyds., aux 1998 NH 9882, 4 WD, 6151 hrs., 425 HP, hyd. return, 710/70R38 at 65%, front and www.southcountry.ca SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one new20.8triples,goodcondition,$90,000 430 FARM AID MIXER wagon with poly cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. rear suitcase weights, 4575 hrs., $89,500. 2016 JD 6130M, 658 hrs., 520/70R38, OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. w/620R loader, PowerGard warranty till liner, new cylinders and new unloading Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, Oct. 2019, $134,900. Mossbank, SK (M). conveyor, exc. cond., shedded, reasonably 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca 2004NHTJ375,4WD,3980hrs.,deluxe priced. 204-981-7315, Marquette, MB. cab, Goodyear 710/70R42 tires at 70%, CHEAP BULK BIRCH FIREWOOD: 2008 JD 7430, 1704 hrs., MFWD, diff. 55GPM,4remotes,standardtrans.,HID 41’ JD CULTIVATOR, with 1500 gal. NH3 2014 CHALLENGER MT765D, 620 hrs., lock, 620/70R42, w/741 loader, $116,900. $160/cord, split & dry, 14-16” length, 1/2 lights, Outback AutoSteer w/STX monitor, tank, $12,500. Call 306-963-7724 or ton short box $80, 1/2 ton longbox, $100. 3502 HP, Trimble Autopilot, 18” tracks, Raymore, SK. (RM). 306-746-2110, always shedded, exc. cond., $152,000 OBO. 306-963-7880. Imperial, SK. PTO, 3 PTH, $219,800. 1-800-667-4515. www.southcountry.ca Large orders welcome. We do not deliver. 306-644-4703, Loreburn, SK. 306-961-3349, Prince Albert, SK. www.combineworld.com 2016 JD 6130M, 1000 hours, MFWD, 620 ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- 2014 MT965C, 800’s, 5 hyds., GPS, 1025 loader, PowerGard warranty till Oct. 2019, 2011 NH T9.390, 2112 hours, AutoSteer, gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw- BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood hrs., 525 HP, loaded, $329,900; 2013 MT $138,300. Mossbank, SK. (M). 710/70R42, 4 hyd. outlets, 1000 PTO, master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- 545D, loader & grapple, 24 spd., dual PTO, 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca $189,500. Southey, SK., 306-726-2155, 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, 1512 hrs., cab susp., 155 HP, $129,900; 2013CIH450HD,4WD,1980hrs.,deluxe 2014 JD 6130D, 1360 hrs., MFWD, www.southcountry.ca NH 273 SQUARE baler with hydraulic ten- SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. cab,HID's,highcapacityhyd.,fullfactory 2012 MT955C, 2400 hrs., 800’s, PTO, $279,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 18.4x38, w/H360 loader, hood guard, sion, $1000; 546 Rock-O-Matic rock pick- guidance w/372 receiver and Pro700 moni- $76,900. Emerald Park/Regina, SK. (R) er, $3800; MF88 diesel tractor, w/FEL, tor, 1000 PTO, 710 metrics, weight pkg., vg 306-721-5050, www.southcountry.ca good rubber, $2200 OBO. 306-395-2668 or cond., $230,000 OBO. Kelvington, SK., 1991 FORD/VERSATILE 1156, 8900 hrs., 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. 306-327-7527, [email protected] 2014 JD 6190R, 4000 hrs., MFWD, diff. NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from lock, 620/70R42, w/H380 loader 20.8x42 triples, 470 HP, $69,000 CAD 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone 2003JD95204WD,7404hrs.,450HP, 4 OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. 7100 JD CORN PLANTER, 12 row, 24” 2016 CIH FARMALL 75A, MFWD, 20 hrs., 8 hyds., PTO, AutoTrac ready, excellent cond., $146,900. Montmartre, SK. (MM). for availability and prices. Many used in spacing, 3 point hitch, good shape. stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. forward gears/2 reverse, 3PTH, 540 PTO, $170,000. 780-618-7377, St. Isidore, AB. 306-424-2212, www.southcountry.ca 1992 FORD/VERSATILE 946, JD Auto- 306-236-5891, Meadow Lake, SK. $29,000 OBO. 204-648-7085, Grandview 2014 JD 7210R, 1283 hours, MFWD, Steer, 6000 hrs., very nice, $44,500 Cdn. ROTARY PHASE CONVERTERS, run 220V 3 2013 JD 9410R, 4 WD, 2100 hrs., power 710/70R42, JDLink, PowerGard warranty OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. 2001 MX120 w/loader; 2000 MX135; and shiftPTO,excellentcondition,$279,000 till Mar. 2020, $193,900. Assiniboia, SK., phase motors, on single phase. 2001 MX170 w/loader. Call 204-522-6333, OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. 306-642-3366, www.southcountry.ca VERSATILE 550 (2015), 127 hrs., hi-flow 204-800-1859, Winnipeg, MB. Melita, MB. hyds., 800/38’s, weights, $349,900; Ver- VERSATILE 800 or 835 in good condi- 2017 JD 6155M: Beautiful loaded demo (3) 2014 JD 9560RT, 1188 hrs. & up, tion wanted! 204-247-0211, Roblin, MB. 1989 CIH 9170, PS, AutoSteer, 8180 hrs., JDLink, 36” tracks, premium cabs, satile 450 (2016), 225 hrs., hi-flow hyds., unitwithonly99hrs!Frontfenders.20/20 800/38’s, $319,900; Versatile 375 $46,000. Located near Minot, ND. Call PowerQuad Plus w/shuttle lever and 40 $348,500, Mossbank, SK., 306-354-2411, 306-563-8482. www.southcountry.ca (2009), 2670 hrs., powershift, 710/38’s, km/h trans. 580/70R38 rear, 480/70R28 $189,900. 204-526-7671, Holland, MB. front tires. Front axle TLS suspension, 3 (2) 2015 JD 9470R, 912 hrs. & up, diff The Icynene remotes, 663R loader w/grapple bucket lock, 800/70R38, 5 hyd. outlets $386,400 WANTED TRANSMISSION FOR 835 Versa- MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar Insulation System® and self leveling. 540/750/1000 RPM rear & up. Emerald Park/Regina, SK., tile, 12 speed. Please leave a message and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike PTO w/fender controls. Rear TPH w/fender 306-721-5050, www.southcountry.ca 204-822-1343, Thornhill, MB. 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. • Sprayed foam insulation controls, A/C air suspended seat. $144,950 (2) 2016 JD 9570RX, 550 hrs. & up, 5/6 1984 VERS. 875 4WD, w/Atom Jet hyd. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- • Ideal for shops, barns OBO. Call 306-861-2500, Weyburn, SK. hyd. outlets, AutoSteer, premium cabs, [email protected] kit, $27,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equip- tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor or homes $613,400 & up. Mossbank, SK., ment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. 2017 JD 6175R, H380 loader w/grapple, 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca • Healthier, Quieter, More 85 hrs., IVT, Triple Link, $154,500 USD; 2017 JD 6155R, 36 hrs., MFWD, Power- WANTED: 875 or 895 Versatile tractor in WANTED: JD 9660 Combine; 8’ metal ® 2016 JD 6155R, 640R loader w/grapple, Gard Warranty till Aug. 2022, 480/80R46, good running condition. 306-446-0164 break; Rubber tired hoe. 306-304-1959, Energy Efficient 125 hrs., IVT, $142,500 USD. Call JDLink, $196,900. Mossbank, SK., (H), 306-481-4701 (C), North Battleford SK Meadow Lake, SK. 2012 CIH 500HD, 1915 hrs., 4 remotes, 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560, or visit 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca tow cable, luxury cab, red leather heated www.ms-diversified.com LOOKING FOR: Edwards hoe drill model 2008 JD 9530T, 3565 hrs., 36” track, de- 912 or 812; Hydraulic pump for 7020 Allis seats, 16 spd. PS, 57 GPM hyd. pump, 710 2013 JD 9410R PS, 1480 hrs., 1000 PTO, luxe comfort pkg, HID lights, $199,900. tires, buddy seat, gd cond., $228,000 OBO. MULTIPLE HIGH HP track & 4WD tractors. tractor; Sprayer slide-in truck w/booms. high-flow w/5 remotes, leather trim, pre- Mossbank, SK., 306-354-2411, Call 403-650-8369. Ph/tx Brandon 306-577-5678, Carlyle, SK. mium HID lights, 620/70R42’s w/duals, www.southcountry.ca Various options, various hours. All are in www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 $199,500 USD. www.ms-diversified.com excellent condition and priced to sell! 2004 CASE/IH STX 450, quad track, 7065 2013 JD 9460RT, 2416 hours, GreenStar, Delivery available. Call 218-779-1710. hrs., Cummins, 16 spd. PS, 4 hyd. outlets, Call 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560. JDLink, Commandview cab, 36” tracks, plus return line, 30” tracks, exc. cond. 2016 JD 9620R, 332 hrs., 800 metrics, $319,000. Raymore, SK., 306-746-2110, 2006 MCCORMICK MTX 150 and 2004 SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire $125,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. hyd. suspension, weight pkg., 1000 PTO, www.southcountry.ca MTX 140 with loader. Both low hours. Call and all accessories for installation. Heights 58 gal. pump, $319,500 USD. Call 2015 6140R, MFWD, 150 HP, 1870 hrs, 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, DRILL STEM FOR SALE: 2-3/8” & 2-7/8” 2014 CIH Quadtrac 550, 2725 hours, 36” 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560, or visit camo tracks, Pro 700 display, $336,900. 20 spd, FEL, 3PTH, 540/1000 PTO, diff. sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen available. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. www.ms-diversified.com lock, front axle susp., 50 KPH+, $149,000. 1979 UNIMOG 406 Case MB4-94, 1400 ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. Montmartre, SK., 306-424-2212, hrs, 5600 mi, 20 spd. trans., disc brakes, 2 JOHN DEERE 8970’s: 5400 hrs., power- 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com www.southcountry.ca front & rear 540-1000 PTO, high volume GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence shift, $79,000 Cdn OBO; 6800 hrs., 24 2011 7430 PREMIUM, loader and grapple, hyds., c/w Schmidt VF3C snowblower WANTED: 1370 or 1570 Case, blown eng spd., $69,000 Cdn. OBO. Both have PTO posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 6X4 trans. 4500 hrs., 20.8x38 rears, w/840 hrs. on OM352A turbo, 1600 Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron T AND L 12-tower 240 acre pivot, or in running condition. 306-395-2668 or and 3PTH. 218-779-1710. Delivery avail. $124,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. tons/hr; Schmidt angled snowplow; 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. 403-362-9211, Bassano, AB. BOOK NORCAN SOYBEANS Common #1 3 SISTERS: JD 4000; JD 4010; JD 4020 Schmidt loader bucket; Case Extend-a- 2015 220 PUMA, 4300 hours, deluxe cab, 3 so you keep more green. Buy a bigger JD with identical cabs, restoration project hoe; and Case dozer blade. Will separate. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Round up the cash! Advertise your unwanted point, Trimble GPS, $162,500. Please call with the savings! Early discounts. Norcan partially completed. Call or text cell Everything works great, $55,000 OBO Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: equipment in the Manitoba Co-operator clas- 306-682-0738, Humboldt , SK. Seeds at 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch MB. 306-741-1523, Pennant, SK. complete. Call 204-748-2454, Virden, MB. www.maverickconstruction.ca sifieds.

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8” to 6” MAINLINE; 6 - 5”x5” wheelines; REGISTERED CHAROLAIS COWS, due to GELBVIEH BULLS Reg. 2 yr. old and year- BLACK 2 YEAR OLD’s; Also Red, Black Bauer 1160’ w/4.5” hard hose reel; Also calve in spring; Also feeder calves and ling polled bulls from our 39 year breeding and fullblood yearling bulls. Moderate Reinke 985’ pivot, refurbished. Call for bulls. Call Jack 204-526-2857, Holland, MB program. Reds and blacks. 780-672-9950, birth weights, excellent temperaments. All pricing, 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. Camrose, AB. [email protected] bulls sold private treaty. Call Bill or Virgin- WINNIPEG LIVE- REGISTERED PUREBRED CHAROLAIS ia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. BLUE WATER IRRIGATION DEV. LTD. bulls: 40+ yearling and 5 coming 2 year Reinke pivots, lateral, minigators, pump STOCK SALES olds, for sale by private treaty. Belmont, JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart and used mainline, new Bauer travelers MB. Brad 204-537-2367 or 204-523-0062 Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus dealer. 25 yrs. experience. 306-858-7351, 1X5.3572 www.clinecattlecompany.ca FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD Bulls Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca Yearlings & Long Yearlings, semen tested 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. 000032076r1.PDFBred Cow Sale CATTLEMEN! SPRING IS JUST around & performance records avail. Call Don Selling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. Monday, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am the corner. It’s time to think about your Guilford, Hereford Ranch, 204-873-2430, well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, spring breeding needs. Again this year we Butcher and Feeder Sale @ 9:00 am Clearwater, MB. more information or a catalogue contact pipes, etc.; EcoSmart water purification have an excellent selection of registered Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, systems, no salt, no chemicals; Large sup- Sale will feature: Charolais bulls. On offer are 18 2-year olds BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. ply of good used buyback centre pivots at Herd dispersal of 100 mainly black and 30 yearlings. Both red and white. All February 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online low prices. 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, sold by private treaty. Shop early for best Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Here- at: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid on- Outlook, SK. [email protected] cows few reds consisting of 40 - selection. A small deposit will hold until ford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 line at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061) 2nd and 3rd calving cows 40 - 4th spring delivery. Visit on the web at or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online - 6th calving cows 20 - 7th to 8th www.defoortstockfarm.com or call Gord or at: www.mccoycattle.com DIAMOND M RANCH 7th Annual Bull bred black start March 15 full Sue at 204-743-2109, Cypress River, MB. Sale, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the ranch west of Estevan. Selling 60 coming vaccinate program. PLEASE JOIN US Thursday Feb. 8th, 2018 PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS for sale. at 2:00PM for Carlrams Ranching Bull Sale. two year old Simmental & Simm./Angus Polled and horned. Some red. 40+ bulls to Herd dispersal of 100 SIM + angus 60 Hereford bulls; 12 Angus bulls. Please bulls, as well as 40 commercial heifers. All choose from. Over 30 yrs. in the Charolais be our guests for lunch at noon. Catalogue bulls are semen tested and guaranteed. cows consisting of 70 black and 30 business. Wilf Neilson, Cougar Hill Ranch, available online at buyagro.com For more For more information or a catalogue con- red. Majority are 2nd to 4th calving 204-732-2663, Toutes Aides, MB. (North info. call 306-398-7879, 306-398-7343, tact Jordan Mantei 306-421-1915 or T Bar cows bred simmental start March of Ste Rose). 306-823-3912, 306-823-3933 Cutknife, SK C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the cata- 15. (2 excellent herd dispersals of logue online at www.buyagro.com. Watch (3) COMING TWO-YEAR-OLD PURE- & bid online at www.dlms.ca PL#116061 young bred cows you don’t want BRED Polled Registered Bulls, born April BANNERLANE HORNED HEREFORDS Annual Sale, Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 2018, 2:00 to miss this sale) and May. Bluegrass, Solomon, & Monarch 4TH ANNUAL JEANS & GENETICS Sim- breeding. Will be easy calving. Good dis- PM CST (1:00 PM MST) at the farm, Live- mental Bull Sale, Tuesday February 13, 100 bred cows from other positions. Raised on grass and hay (no long, SK. 30 coming 2 year old bulls, semen tested; 35 bred heifers, preg. 2018, 1:00 PM at the Ponoka Ag Events consigners. grain). Semen tested and guaranteed. 34 Centre in Ponoka, AB. Offering a great se- years in purebreds. K.E.H Charolais, Keith checked; 3 registered heifers. Dinner at noon. Central point free delivery. Email: lection of Red, Black, Fullblood, and Fleck- “Where Buyers & Sellers Meet” BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- Hagan, 204-748-1024, Virden, MB. vieh Simmental bulls. For a catalogue or SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery [email protected] or phone Rob Bannerman, 306-845-2764, 306-248-1214. more info., contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your To Consign or for more available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais 306-220-5006. To view the catalogue on- shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, bulls, some red factor. Call Kings Polled Catalogue online at: www.hereford.ca information call: 204-694-8328 Mike Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca line, visit us at www.buyagro.com. Watch get the year round protection you need. Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. and bid online at www.dlms.ca We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. Also www.winnipeglivestocksales.com BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred MISTY VALLEY FARMS 42nd Annual can deliver in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ Licence #1122 to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, Production Sale of Horned Herefords, ROBB FARMS & HOEGL LIVESTOCK spruce available. Now taking spring orders 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 at the Bull Sale, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, 1:00PM while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Here- ranch, 1:00 PM MST. On offer: 60 long MAST, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com Advertise your unwanted equipment in the ford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 yearling bulls including Lanni Bristow’s On offer: 73 Red, Black & Fullblood quality Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online sale group; 50 bred registered heifers; 65 Simmental bulls. Also 6 Red Angus. Bulls place your ad with our friendly staff, and Cattle Co. Annual Angus & Simmental at: www.mccoycattle.com bred commercial Hereford heifers; 15 semen tested, fully guaranteed and deliv- don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bo- Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, open heifer calves from Mark Law. Bulls 13th ANNUAL HEJ Charolais Bull Sale, ered. For catalogue or more info call Jay nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. semen tested. Heifers pregnancy tested. 780-205-0816 or Murray 306-821-1205. 1-800-667-7770. Selling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as Friday February 23, 2018, 1:00PM at the Misty Valley Farms, RR #1, Maidstone, SK. Innisfail Auction Market. Offering 60 Red Catalogue at: www.buyagro.com On-line well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For S0M 1M0. Call Harold Oddan at bidding available at: www.dlms.ca more information or a catalogue contact Factor, Black & White bulls. All bulls are 306-893-2783 or Maurice Oddan at Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, vet inspected and semen tested. Contact 306-893-2737; or Lanni Bristow at 6 BLACK SIMMENTAL/ANGUS bulls, out of the Rasmussen’s 403-227-2824 or T Bar C 100 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to regis- Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 780-943-2236; Mark Law 204-743-2049. Angus cows and a score black Simmental 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. For a catalogue sire, $3500. Call LV Ranch, Forestburg, AB. tered Black Angus bulls. Can winter and or more information. View the catalogue calve out. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. at: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid on- 780-582-2254. BUYING FINISHED BISON. Call or text line at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061) online at: www.buyagro.com Harmony Natural Bison, 306-736-3454,SE SIMMENTAL COWS FOR SALE: Offering Sask. BLACK ANGUS BULLS on moderate grow- POLLED PB YEARLING Charolais Bulls, your pick of 110. 10 head calving March & ing ration, performance info available. Val- performance and semen tested. Can keep April; Feeder bull calves, polled FB semen, BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison leyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian until May, $3000-$4000. Charrow Charo- universe breeding. Dale at Silver Swiss is looking to contract grain finished bison, and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, lais, Call Bill 306-387-8011, 780-872-1966, Simmental, 780-853-2223, Vermilion, AB. as well as calves and yearlings for growing 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com Marshall, SK. markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, [email protected] PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling “MUSCLE UP” at Stephen Charolais bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Bull Sale with guests DRD and Bar H 10 - 2016 GRASSFED BISON HEIFERS: Charolais, Friday, Feb. 16th, Whitewood, 5TH ANNUAL CTLA Registered Longhorn Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 Sale with guest consignors Red Spring Averageweight(Nov/17)820lbs.,Sireby or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. Livestock Sales, SK. On offer 47 two year XY BISON bull from CWA Show & Sale, old and yearling Full French, French Influ- Ranch Quarter Horses. Saturday April 7th $3500. 306-867-0035, Conquest, SK. ence, purebred and Red Factor bulls. View 2018, 1 PM at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. HBH/AIREY CATTLEMAN’S catalogue online at: bylivestock.com Consignments now being accepted. Entries Broadcast by: DVAuction.com or call Kelly close Feb. 19th. For info. 306-867-9427, 50-2016 BISON FEMALES, weight on CONNECTION BULL SALE BRAUN RANCH Horned Hereford Bull Sale. 306-296-4712, or 780-966-3320. Nov.30/2017was815lbs.$4000, please Stephen 306-435-7383. March 9, 1:00PM at the ranch, Simmie, SK. call 306-342-4253, [email protected] MARCH 2, 2018, 1PM at Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB. WHITECAP/ROSSO CHAROLAIS and 20 two year olds bulls, 30 yearling bulls, 5 Glenbush, SK. Howe Red Angus 28th Annual Bull purebred open heifers, 25 commercial Offering 120 powerful Sale. April 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe open heifers. View catalogue and sale 40 BLACK & BWF COWS, bred to Black NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for farm, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw, on #2 videos on-line at: www.braunranch.com bulls, to calve in March, $1650; 60, 3 year over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, Black Angus bulls sired by Contact Craig Braun at 306-297-2132. exclusive breed leading sires. Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon grid. Sell- old Black, BWF & Simmental cross, 2nd grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we ing 50 two year old Charolais and 25 year- calvers, bred for March, $2300. Call want them.” Make your final call with For more information or a catalogue contact ling Charolais, plus 45 yearling and 2 year 204-856-3402, Austin, MB. Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt BURNETT ANGUS 34TH Annual Bull Sale, old Red Angus. Contact Darwin payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. Barb Airey 204-566-2134 or Saturday, April 7, 2018, 2:00 PM, The 306-690-8916, Kelly 306-693-2163 or TOP 500 BRED COWS out of our 1000 Ranch, Swift Current, SK. 60 yearling bulls, WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006 Mike 306-631-8779. View catalogue and cow herd for sale. These cows have been View the catalogue online at many genetically developed for breeding video at: www.howefarm.ca culled to look after themselves and bring cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers heifers. Sires represented: Shipwheel Chi- home 500 to 550 lb. calves in October. and heifers for slaughter. We are also buy- nook, OCC Missing Link, Sooline Motive, COMING YEAR OLD Charolais bulls for They start calving in April but most calve ing compromised cattle that can’t make a www.buyagro.com Stevenson Rockmount, Bruiser, Optimum sale, wintering available. Call LVV Ranch in May. There are 130 Charolais or Sim- long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, (PL#116061) (Chisum son), Crowfoot Fred. Bryce Forestburg, AB. 780-582-2254. mental crosses and 370 Black or Red An- 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. 306-773-7065 or Wyatt 306-750-7822, gus crosses. $2200 for pick with discounts BUYING BISON for processing. Call for 168 BLACK/BLACK BLAZED face bred [email protected] for volume. Could feed till end of March at options and prices, Ian 204-848-2498 or heifers, average weight 1350. Bred to easy cost, can deliver. Please call Randy at 204-867-0085. calvingPBBlackAngusbulls.Startcalving GALLOWAY BULL SALE: March 5 to 8th. 204-483-0228, Elgin, MB. April1st.$2275eachiftakingall,other- Russel Horvey, 403-749-2780, Delburne SQUAREDBULLSFORSALE:2yearolds, QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin- wise $2350. 204-232-7273, Hamiota, MB. PUREBRED RED AND BLACK Angus bulls. AB, View on-line at: bigdealgalloways.com fall & spring yearlings. Quiet, performance 40 QUALITY PUREBRED Red & Black Angus ished, and all other types of bison. COD, [email protected] We have a good selection of 2 yr. old bulls and semen tested. Delivery can be bred heifers, $2500/ea. Spruce Acres, arranged. Group of young females tocalve 306-272-4451, Foam Lake, SK. Breeding paying market prices. “Producers working for sale. Check out our catalogue online at quality for 24 years. with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? www.reddiamondfarm.com Semen tested, in March. Please contact Jim Duke at MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. guaranteed and delivered. Call Michael 306-538-4556, 306-736-7921, Langbank, 14 RED ANGUS bred heifers, to start calv- Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB. SK. Email: [email protected] Website: ing March 25th. Ivomec’d and vaccinated. NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison square-dpolledherefords.com Call evenings, Garry Yeo, 306-873-9078 or on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. 2YEAROLDAngusBulls, commercially RED ANGUS PUREBRED 2 year old bulls. 306-873-3788, Tisdale, SK. For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller orientedbullsbuiltandselectedfortheir Contact DBM Angus Farms, Holland, MB., groups welcome. Fair, competitive and as- environment. 306-577-9141, Wawota, SK. Brian 204-526-0942, David 204-723-0288. 100 PLUS OPEN replacement heifers, Red sured payment. Contact Richard Bintner [email protected] www.gbtangus.com Online catalogue: www.dbmangusfarms.ca Angus/Simm. cross. Home raised, full 306-873-3184. FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. herd health program, no implants, no VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select Cows and quota needed. We buy all class- brands. Contact Brian at: 306-432-0001 or LOOKING FOR ALL classes of bison from PUREBRED BLACK AND RED Angus bulls. now. Get later. Great selection. Superior es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F David at: 306-723-4727, Cupar, SK. calves, yearlings, cows and herd bulls. We have a good selection of 2 yr. old bulls quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone Kevin at 306-539-4090 (cell) or for sale. Check out our catalogue online at at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620. 50 SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL Cross bred 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. www.reddiamondfarm.com Semen tested, Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne DAVIDSON GELBVIEH/ LONESOME cows and heifers, bred Simmental, start guaranteed and delivered. Call Michael 306-969-4506. calving March 1st. 306-762-4723, Odessa. 20 - 2016 PLAINS Bison females. Average DOVE RANCH 29th Annual Bull Sale, Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB. Saturday, March 3, 2018, 1:00 PM at their weight December 13th, 749 lbs. $3250 NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull 85 BLACK BRED heifers, bred Black Angus, each. Call 306-441-1408, Meota, SK. bull yards, Ponteix, SK. Complimentary NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales lunch at 11:00 AM. Pre-sale viewing and easy calving bulls, bulls out 60 days, start has for sale yearling and 2 year old bulls Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales calving May 1st, all vaccinations & Ivomec, COMPLETE BISON COW herd dispersal hospitality, Friday, March 2nd. Selling Saskatoon, SK. Offering 25 polled Red & and open yearling heifers. Call Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, 100+ purebred Gelbvieh yearling bulls, $2300. 306-283-4388, Saskatoon, SK. Productive herd, culled annually, 125 204-375-6658 or 204-383-0703. performance & maternal combinations Black 2 year old Limousin bulls. Contact cows, 50 yearling heifers. Royal Black Bi- Red or Black. Performance and semen Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. 60-80 RED & BLACK ANGUS cross, Red An- available. Contact Rob Garner tested. Vernon and Eileen 306-625-3755, son Ranch Inc. 306-441-7128, Paynton, SK 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Catalogue & Catalogue & info at: nordallimousin.com gus bulls went out on July 6th. Leave a BLACK ANGUS BULLS YEARLINGS & Ross and Tara 306-625-3513, Ponteix, SK. message, 306-834-5156, Kerrobert, SK. KEEP JOBS IN CANADA. Elk Valley Long Yearlings, some Heifer Bulls, semen information at: nordallimousin.com Bidding in person or on-line: tested & performance records avail. Please Ranches a Canadian Co. finishes bison in RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- www.dlms.com View catalog and video on 400 REPLACEMENT QUALITY heifers: Canada. We are now buying cull cows, cull Call Don Guilford, Hereford Ranch our websites: www.davidsongelbvieh.com 800 lbs. by mid-March, You pick. Can feed 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery bulls, yearlings and calves. Paying top $$ available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, and www.lonesomedoveranch.ca 2YR.OLDSalersbulls,18RedandBlack until grass time. Will finance feed and cat- with prompt payment. Kitscoty, AB, Frank Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca bulls, mostly polled. Excellent dispositions. tle until they go. Trucking available. No at 780-846-2980. [email protected] REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bulls: 2 Bullsforcowsandheifers.SeeFacebook, TBA implants/ balance growing rations/ www.elkvalleyranches.com year olds and 1 year olds w/moderate BW BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred 403-872-1549, www.skywestsalers.com complete vaccination program. Not asking on home test. Semen tested. Delivered to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. Red Deer County, AB. Please email: a fortune for these heifers, just a premium within 200 kms. Call Holloway Angus, Sou- 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, [email protected] over market. Phone Blaine 306-621-9751 ris MB., 204-741-0070 or 204-483-3622. SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca or Steve 306-621-2522, Yorkton, SK. (10) 2 YEAR OLD BLACK ANGUS bulls, se- DOUBLE BAR D FARMS “Best of Both 20 BLACK COWS, will feed until March; men tested, guaranteed breeders. High Worlds” Simmental & Simm/Angus Also 4 black bull calves. 306-441-6608, quality. Reasonably priced. B/B Duncan, Bull Sale, Tuesday February 27th, 1:00 REGISTERED SHORTHORN OPEN heifers for North Battleford, SK. Cromer, MB. 204-556-2342, 204-556-2348 PM at the farm in Grenfell, SK. 140 head sale, 3 early 2017 open heifers, 2 Roans or 204-851-0306. 100 BLACK ANGUS 3rd and 4th calvers; sell including Fullbloods, Red & Black and and1Red, weighing800-900lbs.Please 250 Black & Red Angus 2nd calvers. Swift Simm-Angus bulls selected from one of 18TH ANNUAL SASKATOON Gelbvieh Bull call 204-748-3136, [email protected] Current, SK. 306-773-1049, 306-741-6513. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red the largest herds in Canada. For more in- and Female Sale, Saturday, March 17, Hargrave, MB. have combined Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. formation contact Ken at 306-697-7204 or 2018, Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Pre-sale CATTLEMENS FINANCIAL CORP. Programs Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 T Bar C Cattle Co. at 403-363-9973. Online viewing and customer appreciation Friday, for cow/calf operators and feedlots, pro- or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK. SELLING FOR THE ESTATE of Harvey forces! catalogue at www.doublebardfarms.com March 16, 2018. Gelbvieh bulls add Blanchette. One 3 year old white bull, very ceeds as you sell and equity draws. or visit: www.buyagro.com. PL#116061 pounds at weaning, feed efficiency, and sound and quiet. PB name is BMC11C, Sire 780-448-0033 or www.cattlefinance.com VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select superior maternal strength. Selling 40 now. Get later. Great selection. Superior RED ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing BMV1274, Dam-uphill rose 6Z. TOP QUALITY HOME raised, preg. checked stout polled red and black yearling PB and 306-342-4918, Glaslyn, SK. quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls ration, performance info available. Valley- balancer Gelbvieh bulls and select females. bredheifers.Vaccinated,Ivomec,bredto at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. hills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian Sale can be viewed online via DLMS. For calving ease Black and Red Angus Bulls. Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, more info. and catalogue: Darcy StartcalvingmidMarch.60BlackAngus 306-969-4506. 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com 306-865-2929 or 306-865-7859, or Darrell and 5 Red Angus cross. Winston Hougham, 780-581-0077, www.gelbviehworld.com or WANTED: FB SIMMENTAL commercial 306-344-4913, Frenchman Butte, SK. 20 YOUNG PUREBRED Black and Red An- REG. RED ANGUS bulls, calving ease, good weaning weights, no creep feed, quiet. Lit- sales consultant Kirk Hurlburt cows, big red and white ones, no Angus gus cows, $46,000. 1 Black Angus bull, 306-222-8210. www.stonegatefarms.ca cross, must be young. Call 306-734-2970, $4000. $50,000 takes all. 306-865-4168, tle de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK cell: 306-734-7335, Chamberlain, SK. Hudson Bay, SK. JEN-TY GELBVIEH ANNUAL BULL HOWE RED ANGUS & Whitecap/Rosso SALE, March 6th, 2018 at 1:00 PM, at the WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For book- NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull Charolais 28th Annual Bull Sale. April Medicine Hat Feeding Co., Medicine Hat, ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe farm, 8 miles AB. On offer: Red and Black Purebred year- 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red South of Moose Jaw on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles ling bulls. For more information or for a Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, East on Baildon grid. Selling 45 yearling catalogue call 403-378-4898. View on-line: performance & maternal combinations and 2 year old Red Angus; 50 two year old jentygelbviehs.com available. Contact Rob Garner Charolais and 25 yearling Charolais. Con- tact Darwin 306-690-8916, Kelly canada’s ag-only listings giant 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Catalogue & TWIN BRIDGE FARMS and Twin View information at: nordallimousin.com 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. Livestock 7th Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Monday, Catalogue online at: www.howefarm.ca The ag-only listings service March 12th, 2018, 1:00 PM at the Silver SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Sage Community Corral in Brooks, AB. HORSE AND TACK SALE, Northern Live- that combines the unmatched stock Sales, Prince Albert, SK., Thursday, inventory and massive reach Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, Selling 45 yearling Gelbvieh bulls. Red and 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. black genetics on offer. Guest consignor TOP QUALITY PB Red Factor 2 year old Feb 15th, 6:00 PM. Call 306-763-8463. of Canada’s most trusted ag POLLED PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls. We Keriness Cattle Co. For information con- bulls, good disposition, great hair coats, newspapers and websites. We know that farming is enough of a gamble have a good selection of 2 yr. old bulls for tact: Ron and Carol Birch 403-792-2123, guaranteed breeders, reasonably priced. so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the sale. Check out our catalogue online at Aaron Birch 403-485-5518, or Don Savage Down payment will hold until spring; Dark PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure www.reddiamondfarm.com Semen tested, Auctions 403-948-3520. View catalogue red yearling bulls, off Crossroads Degree. 2 - 2017 PB Quarter Horse chestnut fillies, Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have guaranteed and delivered. Call Michael online at www.donsavageauctions.com Green Spruce Simmental, 306-467-4975, $750 each. Will consider young bred cow friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770. Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB. Sale will be broadcast on Live Auctions.TV 306-467-7912, Duck Lake, SK. on trade. 306-865-4168, Hudson Bay, SK. 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HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and alu- STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, IRISHWOLFHOUNDPUPPIES,3females, minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan- have shots, $1200. 780-954-2415, Jarvie, CANADIAN FARM REALTY Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or- AB. Email: [email protected] ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER SK. www.steelviewmfg.com BOSTON TERRIERS:5 adult breeding pairs. Sealed bids for the purchase of the follow- Producing all colours. No inbreeding. Brin- dle pups avail. 780-365-2217, Andrew, AB. ing parcels of land, located in the RM of Rhineland, Manitoba, will be received up to 5.00 pm on February 20, 2018 at the CANADIAN CO-OPERATIVE WOOL offices ofCanadianFarmRealty.com, Growers, buying wool. For nearest wool RED BLUE HEELER PUPS: From good work- Box 7, Graysville, MB, R0G 0T0, collection depot or livestock supplies cata- ing and good natured parents, ready to go, logue, 1-800-567-3693, www.wool.ca Attention: Dolf Feddes $300. 306-725-4510, Bulyea, SK. LOCATEDINTHECOUNTYOFNEWELL: NE 19-02-17-W2, RM of Lake Alma 301.91acres,irrigatedm/lwith231acres #8: 146 acres, home quarter, 3 bedroom Parcel Legal Acres GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH CROSS pups, EID first water rights. For sale by owner bungalow, 1242+/- sq. ft., partially fin- Number Description born Nov. 17 with sheep, both working $2,500,000.Threetitledparcels:ParcelA ished basement, electric heat, central air, 2007 WORKSTAR 7400 IHC feed truck, parents, $250; Two 8 month old bonded 159.8 acres (NW 3-21-15 W4); Parcel B laminate flooring, vinyl siding, 4 applianc- 1 South 1/2 of NE33-2-1W 7780 hrs. on the truck, bought new (Oct. dogs, $600 ea. 306-845-2404, Livelong, SK 107.71acres(PortionofSW3-21-15W4); es included, shallow well w/quality water, North 1/2 of SE33-2-1W 161.3 2008) c/w new Cattelac 600 mixer, excel- ParcelC34.4acres(portionofNE3-21-15 small barn, water bowl & cattle shed, pas- lent cond, $100,000. 306-672-7502 or GREAT PYRENEES PUPS born to work- W4).Irrigated#1soilwellsuitedforany ture, SE 19-02-17-W2 RM of Lake 2 East 1/2 of SW33-2-1W 80.1 306-672-3516, Gull Lake, SK. ing parents. Vet checked, first shots, ready forage, cereal or specialty crops including Alma #8; 159 acres, FVA 75,400, 100 WANTED: January 15th, $300/each. 403-308-4781, very successful potato crops on this unique acres tame hay, balance pasture, NW The following will apply to all tenders: elevatedlandwithsandy#1soil.Thebest BUTCHER 2 ROUND BALE FEEDERS, $200/ea; 4 steel E-mail: [email protected] 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; Interested parties must rely on their own historicaluseofthisagriculturallandhas 141 acres, FVA 66,900, dugout, pasture. 10’ troughs, $200/ea; 1 steel calf self beenpotatoesandalfalfaseed.T-Lpivot inspection and knowledge of the property. HOGS feeder w/35 bu. hopper, $600; 1 cow lift, SW 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma covers approximately 192 acres. Wheel #8; 160 acres, FVA 58,600, dugout, 100 fits on FEL, $600; JD 22” roller mill, on moveirrigationcoversapproximately39 Bids shall address each parcel as a SOWS AND BOARS trailer, $500. 306-726-8137, Cupar, SK. acres tame hay, balance pasture. Maurice acres. EID water service is provided by two Ranch Land and Equipment Auction separate unit. Tenders are required to offer FOR EXPORT waterdeliverypoints.3phaseelectricity Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Lake Alma, a total purchase amount for the parcel that SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. providespowerfortheelectricirrigation SK. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com is the subject of such tender. The vendor years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. pumpandhydraulicsystemthatrunsthe for sale bill and photos and join us on FB. 728-7549 Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to 175 MAIN ST., PIERCELAND, SK. 60’x90’ pivot. Additional surface lease rental Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Licence No. 1123 run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove commercial building, perfect for any busi- income of $17,000 per year. The 107.71 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Purchaser will be responsible for total of and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo ness, $399,000. MLS®SK711082. Meadow acre Parcel B has delivery of fresh water 2018 property taxes. Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. North Realty: Call 306-236-4610, or email fromtheCountyofNewellWaterProject 1 QUARTER SECTION farmland in the RM www.apollomachineandproducts.com [email protected] www.meadownorth.ca (CNWP).Thisparcelwouldmakeanexcel- of Mount Pleasant (SW-35-01-34-W2). All offers are to be submitted in sealed lentbuildingsiteforaresidenceandaddi- Macfarlane Land and Farm Equipment Auc- envelopes accompanied by a certified Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad Call our toll-free number to take advan- tional support buildings. Access to the land tion, Wednesday April 25th, 2018. Glen in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting tage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for isonRangeRoad153Northoffsecondary Ewen, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: cheque or bank draft payable to “Royal for your call. 1-800-667-7770. 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks Highway 550, approximately 4 kms West of www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us LePage Riverbend Realty in Trust” for for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. theintersectionofHighway36andHigh- on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 5% of the tendered amount. Cheques will NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for Call 1-800-667-7770 today! way 550. Contact Greg Neufeld by phone or be returned in respect to tenders that are over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you email: 403-862-0811, [email protected] ON-LINE AUCTION: 1/4 Section Farmland, in the RM of Caledonia SW 002-11-21 W2. not accepted. have them, we want them.” Make your fi- USED PIPE AND SUCKER RODS: 2-3/8", 2- SECTION OF LAND FOR SALE, includes nal call with Northfork for pricing! Guaran- 7/8", 3-1/2" used pipe, $36/ea.; 7/8", 1" Bids Close February 20, 1:00PM. Visit: Real Successful bidders will be asked to enter modern bungalow w/3 bedrooms, top of Estate- McDougallAuction.com for details teed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, sucker rods, $12/ea. Call 306-460-7966, or LOG SIDING, LOG cabin logs, Fir timbers, the line appliances, triple pane windows, into a formal Purchase agreement with a Winnipeg, MB. or call Nathan 306-530-7900. PL#319916. 306-460-4166, Kindersley, SK. Fir flooring, Cedar. Special orders. Check and wrap around cedar deck. Deep well possession date of March 16, 2018. The out more info. at: rouckbros.com BUYING ELK for Meat, Hunting and w/good flow, septic tank with out flow. ON-LINE AUCTION: 1/4 Section Farmland, purchaser(s) shall be responsible for pay- Breeding. Call for options and prices, Ian Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388. Large quonset, storage shed, and utility in the RM of Garry SW 16-25-9 W2. Bids 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085. building w/heat & power. 40 cleared and Close February 20 - 1:00PM. Visit: Real Es- ment of GST or shall self-assess for GST. seeded acres fenced for livestock, plank tate- McDougallAuction.com for details or WANTED:ANTIQUES&JUNKyouwantto fencing, round pen, shelters and heated call Nathan 306-530-7900. PL#319916. Offers on any one parcel shall not be clear out. Almost anything in old buildings. Ritchie auto water. Farm consists of 230 contingent on the successful purchase of FOR RENT BY TENDER: RM of Nipawin, SK. Pay cash, will travel! 403-915-0447, S. AB. LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, ac. of Alfalfa w/some Timothy. Rest of the another parcel. IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION BULL SALE at SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or land is partially cleared w/mature Birch #487, NE-14-49-15W2, NW-14-49-15W2, the Spring Creek Simmentals farm on call 306-222-6558. and Spruce. Backs onto Crown land & SW-14-49-15W2, comprising of 472 Tenders will be held in confidence and not cult. ac. There are no buildings on the land March8,2018.90Red&BlackSimmental, w/lake. Hunters paradise, $1,600,000. be released to the public. Red&Black Angusandhybrid bullssell.We Call 780-524-4173, Little Smoky, AB. other than a house and barns on the 5 acre alsohaveaselectgroupofprivatetreaty yard site. All of the land is currently Any questions regarding these parcels, bulls,includingsome2yearolds. Please farmed. Tenders are to be submitted in en- call306-435-7527,Moosomin,SK.Email: • Buy Used Oil velopes marked “Nipawin Tender”, to De- or this tender can be directed to: Dolf NOTRE zarae Senft at Miller Thomson LLP, [email protected] Visit online: • Buy Batteries 4QUARTERSFARMLANDforsale,40miles Feddes, REALTOR at 204-828-3371 www.springcreeksimmentals.com 600-2103 11th Ave., Regina, SK., S4P 3Z8, (office) or 204-745-0451 (cell). Royal • Collect Used SE Weyburn. Grains, canola, legumes. 9 oil on or before noon on Fri., Feb. 23, 2018, DAME WWW.MEDALLION-HOMES.CA modular well leases. House, electricity, water, PLEASE JOIN US Thursday Feb. 8th, 2018 and shall include: tender price, length of LePage Riverbend Realty Filters homes/lake houses/RTM’s. Visit our sales $998,500. 604-971-2870, Benson, SK. rental term, any other terms you are pre- at 2:00PM for Carlrams Ranching Bull Sale. lot, or check online for stock, homes and [email protected] www.canadianfarmrealty.com 60 Hereford bulls; 12 Angus bulls; Please USED • Collect Oil pared to offer and a certified cheque/bank all other plans. Factory direct orders built draft payable to “Miller Thomson LLP in Visit our farm listings and videos be our guests for lunch at noon. Catalogue Containers to your specs! Trade-ins welcome, buy and FARMLANDFORSALEORRENT:640acres available online at buyagro.com For more trust” for 10% of the tender price (being at www.canadianfarmrealty.com OIL & sell used homes. Hwy 2 South, Prince Al- of cultivated land north of Alsask. 10% of the annual rent pmt. you are ten- info. call 306-398-7879, 306-398-7343, • Antifreeze bert, SK. Call 306-764-2121 or toll free 403-804-4460, [email protected] 306-823-3912, 306-823-3933 Cutknife, SK dering). No conditional tenders will be ac- FILTER 1-800-249-3969. cepted and the highest, or any tender, will Southern, FARMLAND:150AC, RMofMooseRange, not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will Eastern and Smoky Burn, SE 01-51-09-W2, $275,000. not be opened in public. The deposit of all DEPOT 306-209-7775 or [email protected] Western unsuccessful tenderers will be returned by 12V. or Hydraulic FARM FOR LEASE: 2 farms consisting of mail. The successful tenderer shall enter Tel: 204-248-2110 Manitoba into a lease agreement on or before Mar. Electronic Scale Opt. approx. 627 acres of cropland. Located in the vicinity of Macoun, in the RM of Cam- 16, 2018. The 10% deposit will constitute a bria. The area is well suited for wheat, ca- deposit towards the first years rental pay- nola and pulse production. Bonnefield ment. For further information, please con- plans to negotiate with excellent farmers tact Dezarae Senft, 306-347-8309. to form long-term lease arrangements to [email protected] Interest- ensure this land is maintained profitably ed in the value of your farmland and con- CHATFIELD/POPLARFIELD: Opportunity to 1 877 695 2532 and sustainably for the long term. Please sidering selling? Up to date market evalua- run your own cattle & grain farm. 1240 sq. www.ezefeeder.ca email: [email protected] for tions done at your farm. Coldwell Banker ft. bungalow. 800 ac. owned, 1920 leased. WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? additional information. Signature. Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838. 200 acres cult. balance hay & fenced pas- SUPREME 700TMR w/scale, 6’ unloading Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert ture. Many outbuildings, $799,000. Call conveyor, dry hay recutter at back, dual for information on organic farming: pros- ORGANIC RANCH: 160 acres, Private RIVER RETREAT: Saskatoon South - 177 Claudette: 1-888-629-6700. LJBaron.com wheels, always shedded, excellent cond., pects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifi- J&H HOMES: Save up to $10,000 on select Paradise! Home, Corrals, Pastures. Please acres forested, organic river front land. 50 $36,000. 204-758-3374, St. Jean, MB. cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, RTM showhomes. Limited time offer!! View call 306-812-7713, Moose Range #486, SK. acres cultivated. $6500 per acre. Phone CLAYTON KUNZELMAN OF WAWANE- Saskatoon, SK. or [email protected] at: www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322. 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. SA, MB. is offering the following private ALTERNATIVE POWER BY KELLN SO- QUARTER SECTION IN RM of Bjorkdale, SK. land for sale: NW 21-18-1W, SE 30-18-1W. LAR, portable/remote solar water pump- HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and Cot- #426. SW 19-45-09 W2, 147 acres, approx. SASKATOON SOUTHWEST, River Valley The successful purchaser will be consid- ing for winter/summer. Call for pricing on tages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go on- 100 cultivated. Phone 306-864-7922. View Estate, near golf course. Paved road ered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible solar systems, wind generators, aeration. line for floor plans and specs at: and all services to site, $229,500. Phone transfer of the Crown land forage lease as- Service and repair on all makes/models. ORGANIC BORAGE PRODUCERS: DSC is www.northbattlefordhomehardware.com FOR RENT: ALL of Section 23-23-27 W2, in 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. sociated with this ranch unit. This forage Carl Driedger, 204-556-2346 or lookingfororganicBorageproducersfor RM of Craik #222. Call 306-734-2997. lease currently consists of the following: 204-851-0145, Virden, MB. SECLUDED RIVER RETREAT: 80 acres the2018harvestseason. 306-697-3152, on west bank, pt of 01-46-04 W3. Summer N 1/2 20-18-1W, SEC 29-18-1W. If you NH 358 MIX MILL with PBF, very nice Grenfell, SK. [email protected] road and river access, $167,500. Phone wish to purchase the private land, contact the Lessee Clayton Kunzelman at Box 269, cond. Still on first corner of hammers, ex- 2 DEEDED TIMESHARES for sale: 1 in 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. tra screens, $9000, hard to find. Call GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of Wawanesa, MB., R0K 2G0. If you wish to ORGANIC CO2 FERTILIZER: CropPlus. A Nashville & 1 in Las Vegas. Call Barry for DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Conquest: comment on or object to the eligibility of Randy at 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. 100% natural, organic, mineral based, fo- Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: details, 250-423-1771, Grasmere, BC. [email protected] Full Section of mostly seeded grass with this Unit Transfer write the Director, Mani- liar applied fertilizer. It contains carbon power and 3 dugouts, Sec 13-30-10 W3, toba Agriculture, Agriculture Drown Lands, SVEN-APOLLO ROLLERMILLS, NEW dioxide, which is very beneficial in plant and used, electric and PTO, all sizes, can WOOD RIVER RM #74. By tender S1/2 $654,900; Hafford: Full quarter with ap- PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB., R0J 1E0 or health. Apply with any sprayer. $10/acre. 12-8-6-W3; N1/2 12-8-6-W3; N1/2 prox. 140 cult. ac., SE 30-42-09 W3, priced fax 204-867-6578. deliver. Manitoba distributor direct. Call Cory Wiebe 204-247-2142, Roblin, MB. Randy 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. 7-8-5-W3. Please bid on each half sec- to sell $117,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035 WOW! HAVE YOUR OWN space to quad, tion separately. Tenders must be re- 142 ACRES IN & overlooking beautiful WHEATHEART ENERGY EFFICIENT 200 WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and hunt, boat, and fish on 2 quarter sections ceived by 1:00 pm, Feb. 8, 2018. Mark RM OF TURTLE RIVER #469, 1/4 section Assiniboine Valley- Binscarth, MB: head livestock waterers. CSA approved chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assini- adjoining North Thomas Lake. Property tenders “Filson Brothers Tender”. Highest for sale: SE 30-47-19-W3. Farmed until 3090 sq.ft. home. 2 car garage. 50x80 in- with stainless steel pans. Limited supply, boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. joins onto upscale cabin subdivision with a or any tender may not necessarily be ac- approx. 2007. Fenced w/horse shoe sulated shop/in-floor heat, built in 2006. $850. Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equip- mile of Thomas Lake shore on one side cepted. Send tenders to Duane Filson, shaped creek running through. Has power. 400 amp, single phase power. 28x80 insu- ment, 306-567-3285 or 306-567-7299, COMMON CERTIFIED ORGANIC Alfalfa and a half mile of private lakeshore on Box 340, Lafleche, SK., S0H 2K0, or by Close to Jackfish Lake, SK. 306-382-1384. lated shop. 40x60 storage. Close to mines Davidson www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca (tap rooted), common cert. organic Red other side. Plenty of building sites with email to [email protected] For at Esterhazy. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, huge potential for future subdivision. Have LAND FOR SALE in RM McCrainy SW 1/4 and common cert. organic Alsike Clover, info call 306-472-7772. Woodrow, SK. 16-30-28-W2, gravel on adjacent 1/4. Bids 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real 2008 HIGHLINE 8100, in good condition, 50 lb. bags. 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. it all for yourself for $425,000. Phone or Estate, north-star.ca MLS#1726260 $10,000. 306-963-7724, 306-963-7880. text 204-483-0228, Sandy Lake, MB. BY TENDER Approx. 300 total cult. ac.: SE close Feb. 18, 2018. 306-229-2181, Kenas- Imperial, SK. 12-27-11 W3, approx 150 ac.; NE 1-27-11 ton, SK. Email: [email protected] Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? W3, approx. 150 ac. Highest or any Tender 4 1/2 QUARTERS- BIRTLE, MB: 706 to- Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? RM MAPLE CREEK #111. For sale N 1/2 tal acres. Mixed farm. 3000 sq.ft. dwelling, FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. not necessarily accepted. Submit tenders 35-11-26-W3. 320 cult. acres, 60x100’ panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. to Mike Bogner, Box 173 Dinsmore, SK. 5 bdrm, 3 bath. 30x215 pole shed. 2nd Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. steel quonset on 2’ cement fdn, power, yardsite, 2 - 32x55 pole sheds, 40x60 ma- and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; S0L 0T0. Tenders close Feb 21, 2018. water for up to 100 head of cattle, 1 mile Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feed- chine shed. Grain storage. Gravel pit. 2 8500 ACRE RANCH in RM of Reno, all of Hwy #1 frontage. Will be sold by Feb- wells. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will grass, lots of water. $474 per acre. ruary 20th. Call 403-866-2214. custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real ARE YOU SINGLE and would rather be 306-299-4445, www.ranch-for-sale-sk.ca Estate, north-star.ca MLS#1729624 in love? Camelot Introductions has been WANTED: Saskatchewan grainland, hous- FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY are the Ca- FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Argyle No. 1, ing, and vacant lots. Will pay min. 10% nadian dealer for Farm Aid, parts and mix successfully matching people for over 23 years. In-person interviews by Intuitive NE 34-02-30 W1, NW 34-02-30 W1, premium on current pricing. Within 25 wagons. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. SE 34-02-30 W1, SW 34-02-30 W1. miles of Leader SK. Box 5001, c/o The www.fuchs.ca Matchmaker in MB and SK. Call 306-978- LOVE (5683), 204-257-LOVE (5683) BAR M RANCH - ASHCROFT, BC: Prime lo- Mineral rights are not included in the sale, Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 www.camelotintroductions.com cation with great valley views. 573 ac. in 4 but 6 current surface leases, with total an- FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Dauphin, titles plus lease land, all gravity fed water nual rental of $17,700.00 will be included WANTED: GRAIN FARM approx. 1000 Parcel #1, NE, NW, SE of 23-28-20, NE & under 3 centre pivots, 4 residences and in the sale. Land consists of approximately acres for purchase or rent in north half of SE 14-18-20, and NW 24-28-20. Approx. 1000 head feedlot. Shop, equipment stor- 556 cultivated acres in total. Sale includes Saskatchewan. Prefer with yardsite. Call: 690 cult. ac., 1664 sq. ft. house, 4 bed- age, calving barn, large steel hay shed, two quonsets both approximately 40’x60’ 780-205-4296 or email: [email protected] room, 2 1/2 bath, farm buildings, 100,000 and horse barn are some of the improve- one metal, and one wooden. Wooden bu. of bin storage mostly on aeration, cat- ments. Adjacent range for 4500 AUM’s quonset is in need of repair. Also included tle facility. Parcel #2, SW 30-28-19, E 1/2 which translates to 565 cow/calf pairs. are 8 - 1650 bushel bins. Tenders must be 31-28-19, approx. 385 cult. ac. RM of Early turn out and later gather means only submitted on the entire section as quar- FARMLANDINRMofDeSalaberry,MBfor Ethelbert, Parcel #3, NE 10-29-21, NE 90 feeding days. Some development po- ters will not be sold individually. Tenders salebyTender:320acresofwelldrained 9-29-21, NE 10-28-22, appox. 400 cult. ac. tential and 2.5 hrs. to Fraser Valley. 100 must be accompanied by a certified lands, two adjacent farm yards, garage, Parcel #4, NW 10-29-21, house & farm ac. certified organic along with 5-50 ac. cheque or bank draft for a minimum of 5% machineshed,grainstorage.Sealedbids buildings. Parcel #3 & #4 could be sold currently leased to a local vegetable grow- of the bid price payable to Orlowski Law received until 5:00 PM, February 28, 2018. together. Most of the acres that were ROUND BALE FEEDERS built from 2 3/8 oil er. Call Tim @ Ranches Only for more info Office Trust. Tenders must be received at For bid package, contact: Art Stacey at seeded into canola for 2017 yielded 60+ field pipe, single or double feeders. Will or to arrange a viewing. 250-280-7653. the office of Orlowski Law Office, 1215 5th 204-934-2537, [email protected] bushels/acre. The land being offered for build to suit your needs. Will also build Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0Z5 sale can also include two full lines of older other livestock equipment. Can deliver. 5 ACRE FARM, fenced, 4 bedroom, home, by 4:00 PM on February 20, 2018. Highest farm machinery which is in very good con- Call Frank, 306-640-5542, Rockglen, SK. cabin, barns, fruit trees, river frontage, or any tender not necessarily accepted. dition. Highest or any tender may not nec- $329,000. 403-304-9665 msg., Slocan, BC. Balance of funds from successful bidder essarily be accepted. Tenders must be re- PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. will be due by April 2, 2018. Deposits of ceived in writing by 12 noon Feb. 26, We manufacture an extensive line of cattle unsuccessful bidders will be refunded. For 2018, to P.O. Box 44, Sifton, MB., R0L 1X0. handling and feeding equipment including further information contact Stephen J. Or- For more info call 204-655-3458. squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowd- lowski at: Orlowski Law Office Prof. Corp., ing tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, Phone: 306-634-3353, Fax: 306-634-7714, NOW IS THE TIME to list, give your farm gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison Email: [email protected] the right exposure. Get your farm listed equipment, Texas gates, steel water QUARTER SECTION #1: SW-04-18-11 now for the early spring buying spree. Lo- troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage in- ORGANIC LAND in MD of Mackenzie, north W2, RM of Indian Head #156; FVA cal and foreign buyers are looking for large cinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric of Peace River: 1200 seeded ac., 1800 219,000. 2017 crop - 140 acres (Green and small grain and cattle operation, small branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze sq.ft house w/garage, 6800 sq.ft. shop, PRIME FARMLAND SALE: holdings and just land. Call Harold chutes and headgates are now avail. with a peas 65 acres & Nexera canola 75 acres). Manitoba crop, 204-253-7373, Delta Real Estate. Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co- 60x120 cold storage, 100,000+ bu. grain 2017 taxes $1078.02; Quarter Section beef or mixed-use farm with a history of neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-667-7770. storage, power, phone, natural gas, dug- www.manitobafarms.ca [email protected] Web: www.paysen.com #2: NW-04-18-11 W2, RM of Indian Head excellent production. A great start-up, out, on school bus route. 780-928-2538 or #156; FVA 248,800. 2017 crop - 160 expansion or investment opportunity! 51’X40’ ELK HANDLING SYSTEM with hy- 780-841-1180. Acres Nexera Canola. 2017 Taxes 204-945-0891 Email: [email protected] draulic squeeze. Phone 306-784-2915, $1224.72. Briercrest Farms Farm Equip- www.greenfarmforsale.com Herbert, SK. We know that farming is enough of a gamble ment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, ROUGH COLLIES: BEAUTIFUL Lassie pups, so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: TURNKEY OPERATION: 25 miles NE of in S/W and Tricolour, available Jan.15/18 SUNDOG SOLAR WATER SYSTEMS, Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at Neepawa, MB. 4.5 quarters, 200 cows, canada’s ag-only listings giant portable winter/summer. Call Shadow to approved homes, $500. 306-201-9207, Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack feed for 500 cows, equipment and excel- Ranch, 306-354-7500, Mossbank, SK. Regina, SK. Email: [email protected] friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770. Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB! lent newer yardsite. Phone 204-402-0780. 46 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018

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BY TENDER: Sealed written tenders for 2013 GLASTRON MX 205, $37,500. Axxis CERTIFIED AAC SPITFIRE, excellent germ property in the Municipality of Lorne de- Motorsports, Hwy 11 & Floral, Saskatoon. and vigour, 0% fus gram. Call Myles, scribed below will be received by: Wayne Sale Jan 26, 2820 Jasper Ave. 306-249- 306-648-8337, Gravelbourg, SK. Rose, Barrister and Solicitor, 313-260 St. 3488, www.axxismotorsportsltd.com HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola Mary Avenue, Winnipeg MB., R3C 0M6. WE BUY: CERT. CDC PRECISION & AAC SPITFIRE varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), SW-05-09-08-W, 160 acres total, approx. Dekalb & Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, • 2 and 6 row Malt Barley Exceptional yield potential and 155 cultivated acres. Interested parties standability. Printz Family Seeds, Gravel- 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. must rely on their own inspection and • 15.0+ protein Hard Red bourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. TOP YIELDING CANOLA from Canterra knowledge of the property. Tenders must 2006 FOREST RIVER Rockwood 1907, call Spring Wheat and 11.5 Protein be received on or before 3:00 PM on Fri- for pricing. Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Seeds. Check out yields in the seed guide Winter Wheat CERTIFIED TRANSCEND. Proven variety. day, March 9, 2018. A deposit cheque in Sale Jan 26 at 2820 Jasper Ave, Saskatoon Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg, SK., and purchase from Lung Seeds Ltd. the amount of $10,000 payable to Wayne 1-877-827-4845, www.sunridgervs.ca • Feed Wheat, Barley, 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. Rose in Trust, must accompany each ten- Corn and Peas der. Deposit cheques accompanying unac- OPEN POLLINATED, CONVENTIONAL ca- 2014 TRAVELITE 1000SLRX, 17.9’, CERTIFIED CDC ALLOY. Good disease nola: UA AlfaGold, UA BountyGold, certi- ceptable bids will be returned. Highest or $29,980. Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Sale Farm Pick up Available package. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg any tender not necessarily accepted. The fied #1, treated or bare. 780-336-5700, Jan 26th at 2820 Jasper Ave., Saskatoon. SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. Viking, AB. More info visit: 6kingseed.com bidder whose tender is accepted will be re- 1-877-827-4845, www.sunridgervs.ca 1-800-258-7434 quired to complete an agreement covering [email protected] CERTIFIED TRANSCEND, very good terms and conditions of sale. In addition quality. Call 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. to the deposit, the balance of the accepted 2007 SLED DECK, $1900. Sunridge RV, Best pricing, Best option, www.herle.ca tender must be paid on or before the date Radisson, SK. Sale Jan 26th at 2820 Jas- CERTIFIED GLAS and CDC Sorrel flax. Best Service of closing which shall be Friday, March 30, per Ave. in Saskatoon. 1-877-827-4845, AAC SPITFIRE, TRANSCEND, top Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. 2018, or evidence provided that the pur- www.sunridgervs.ca quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, www.trawinseeds.ca chase funds will be available under condi- CERTIFIED CDC Copeland & AC Metcalf. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, Herschel, SK. CERTIFIED CDC SORREL. Van Burck tions acceptable to the Vendor. If the bal- SK. www.trawinseeds.ca ance of the accepted tender is not paid CERT. & REG. CDC Precision; AAC Spitfire. Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star City, SK. within the set time limit, the deposit may CERTIFIED CDC Austenson & Maverick High germ. & 0% F.G., Fast Seed Farm Ltd., www.vanburckseeds.ca be forfeited as liquidated damages and not feed barley. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. as a penalty. Date of possession and clos- Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. ing will be the same. Successful bidder will Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED AC Metcalfe, AC Newdale, CDC CERT. FDN, REG. CDC Precision; CDC Al- be responsible for real property taxes loy; AAC Spitfire; Transcend. Exc. germ., CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. commencing 2018. The purchaser shall be Copeland, Legacy, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, CDC McGwire. Van Burck 0% fusarium. Fraser Farms 306-741-0475, Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. responsible for payment of the GST or Pambrun, SK. [email protected] shall self-assess for GST. Please mark en- Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. CERT. #1 BETHUNE, 98% germ., 95% vig- velope Tender For SW-05-09-08-W. www.vanburckseeds.ca or. Sandercock Seed Farm, Balcarres SK., For further information contact Wayne SAWMILLS from only $4397 - Make CERTIFIED #1 Metcalf(2R) & Legacy(6R). 306-334-2958. Rose at 204-942-1788. Money and Save Money with your own Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In CERTIFIED #1, high germ: CS Camden, CERTIFIED # 1 CDC GLAS - The variety to BY TENDER: RM of Minto-Odanah, SE 1/4 stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: CERT. #1 Copeland: 94% germ., 95% vig- CDC Ruffian, CDC Morrison. Seed Source, grow! Top yield, excellent lodging resis- 3-13-17 WPM, approx. 130 acres, no RV SHOW SPECIAL! 2017 Ace 27.2 or, 48.3 TKW, 100% Copeland. Sandercock Archerwill, SK., 306-323-4402. tance. 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. #H0A07707, $99,900. 1-844-488-3142 or www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call mines and minerals, not subject to a right 1-800-567-0404. Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com CERTIFIED Camden, Morgan, Baler and CERTIFIED #1: CDC Glas & CDC Bethune. of first refusal; SW 1/4 3-13-17 WPM, ap- CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK. Hickseeds prox. 130 acres, no mines and minerals, Haymaker. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca Lenore, SK. not subject to a right of first refusal. High- (Dale), Mossbank, SK. est or any tender not necessarily accepted. CERT. CDC Sanctuary, CDC Sorrel, CDC Be- Closing date for sale to be March 31, 2018. CERTIFIED #1: CDC COPELAND, AC Met- CERT. CDC RUFFIAN, CDC Minstrel, AC Morgan. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK thune, AAC Bravo. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, Mail tenders to: Burgess Law Office, 3000G calfe, CDC Polarstar, AAC Connect, CDC SK, 306-741-0475, [email protected] Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB., R7B 3Y3. Fraser. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca Tenders must be received on or before Lake Lenore, SK. CDC GLAS, Reg., Cert., top quality seed. 12:00 Noon, February 9, 2018. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Ruffian, AC Leggett & TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, CDC Orrin. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, High yield, exc. standability, easy to har- AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, Tisdale, SK. vest. Great reviews from customers. In- 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. quiries welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms CERTIFIED CDC HAYMAKER. Hickseeds Ltd., North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851 MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. AC METCALFE, CDC COPELAND, CDC 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 or 306-445-5516. [email protected] Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: CLASS B MERCEDES Roadtrek van, out- POLAR STAR, top quality. Wiens Seed (Dale), Mossbank, SK. www.maverickconstruction.ca standing value & quality! 1-866-346-3148 Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. Shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com CERTIFIED #1: CDC Copeland, AAC Syn- CERTIFIED #1: C.S. Camden. Lung Seeds DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Conquest: ergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austenson, AC Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. Full section of mostly seeded grass with Ranger. Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, power and 3 dugouts, Sec 13-30-10 W3, Vanscoy, SK. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS $654,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035. Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruf- CERTIFIED CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, CERTIFIED CDC Blackstrap, earliest black 2017 POLARIS 600 Switchback, pre- bean, direct harvest, high yield, excellent owned, $10,750. Axxis Motorsports, Hwy AAC Synergy. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. 306-741-0475, [email protected] disease pkg.; CDC Super Jet & CDC Jet 11 & Floral. www.axxismotorsportsltd.com also available. Martens Charolais & Seed, 306-249-2488, Saskatoon, SK. REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: Summit LOOKING FOR PASTURE, hay, and cultivated AAC SYNERGY, Cert. top quality seed. Leggett, CDC Haymaker (Forage). Ardell 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB. quarterstorentorbuyNEofSouthey,SK. Very high yielder, gaining acceptance with Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. Needing pasture this summer, can haul. 2014 POLARIS Switchback Pro, $9500. maltsters. Contracts available. Inquiries CERTIFIED Snowbird fababeans & Amaril- 403-485-1324, [email protected] Axxis Motorsports, Hwy 11 & Floral, Saska- welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North lo Peas. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, toon. Sale Jan 26, 2820 Jasper Ave. 306- Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca 249-3488, www.axxismotorsportsltd.com 306-445-5516. [email protected] CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia. CERT. NSC StarCity, NSC Leroy Soybeans. CDC COPELAND, Fdn., Reg., Cert. top Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK. ACREAGE FOR SALE: 2 storey, 4 bed, 2.5 quality seed. Widely accepted malt variety. 306-746-8070, Semans, SK. 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca baths, 18.48 acres 10 min. NW of Airdrie, Inquiries welcome. Volume discounts. AB., Contact Azmy Yacoub, Real Estate Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, CERT. # 1, high germ: CDC Landmark VB, CERTIFIED #1: SNOWBIRD. Call Lung Professional Inc., 403-399-2227 SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. AAC Cameron VB, AAC Jatharia VB, CDC Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. [email protected] Utmost VB, AAC Brandon. Seed Source Archerwill, SK. 306-323-4402. FROESE SEEDS SUITE Accommodation CERT. AC METCALFE, 99% germ., 96% vig- CERTIFIED CDC Landmark, AAC Cameron, availableinSaskatoon.Renttheentire3 or, 0% smut, 0% fus., 49.4 kernel weight, bdrmsuiteoranindividualroomforyour MINIMIZE INPUT COSTS & maximize yield Jatharia, Brandon CWRS wheat. Contact will be cleaning late Jan. $8.25/bu. Oly- potential. Grain & grazing/silage corn. The Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. next stay. Please visit our website or nick Seeds, 306-338-8078, Quill Lake, SK. Now Agents For: contactformoreinfo.Startingat$75per leader’s in non-GMO technology. A more www.trawinseeds.ca 4 WHEEL BOMBARDIER Rotex, 250 hrs, night.Call306-343-6586,Saskatoon,SK. sustainable way of farming! Free delivery. CDC Inca Yellow Pea CERTIFIED # 1, high germ: AC Metcalfe, Call De Dell Seeds Inc. 204-268-5224. CERTIFIED CARDALE, AAC Redwater, CDC like new, $4000; Wanted: 14’ bumper hitch [email protected] froeseseedsbnb.ca CDC Copeland. Seed Source, Archerwill, CDC Proclaim Red Lentil dump trailer. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. Utmost VB, CDC Landmark VB, Pasteur. SK., 306-323-4402. GRAZING CORN CM440 conventional va- Van Burck Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star CDC Palmer Chickpea riety. Early maturity, whole plant is pal- City, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca canada’s ag-only Call our toll-free number to take advan- atable making for easier cleanup in the ALso: listings giant tage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for spring, high quality forage during winter CERTIFIED #1 CDC Landmark VB, CDC AAC Lacombe Yellow Pea LH COUTTS, PTO, 48” blade, always shed- 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks months. No planter required. Low seed Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, 1-800-667-7770 | .com ded, last used 20 yrs ago, saws nice lum- for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. cost. CanaMaize Seed Inc., call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CDC Precision Durum ber. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB. Call 1-800-667-7770 today! 1-877-262-4046 www.canamaize.com Guttino and KWs Daniello CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon: 99% germ., 99% vigor, 38.58 TKW. Sandercock Seed Hybrid Fall Ryes Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. and so much more! CERTIFIED # 1 AAC Jatharia VB wheat, Phone: 403-715-9771 new. Midge tolerant. Shewchuk Seeds, Email: [email protected] 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. CERTIFIED #1: AAC Brandon, AAC Came- ron VB & Carberry. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. AC VESPER VB, WASKADA. Fdn., reg., cert. #1. High yielders, good protein, excellent quality! Nakonechny Seeds, CERT.CDCPROCLAIMCLRed,highyield- 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. ing, exc. quality. Call Myles, 306-648-8337, Gravelbourg, SK. www.foxfamilyfarm.ca NEW WHEAT KING! Certified #1 AAC Brandon, 98% germ. Nakonechny CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled; Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. Certified CDC 4371-4, red. Call Grant, Se- mans, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, EXCELLENT QUALITY Cert. #1, CWRS: 306-746-8070. CDC Landmark VB, AAC Viewfield, AAC Brandon, AAC Cameron VB, AAC Elie, Car- CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) dale, CDC Utmost VB, AAC Connery & AAC Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Redberry. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Tisdale, SK. Watson, SK. CDC MARBLE, reg. #1, 99% germ., exc. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1: quality! Limited supply. Nakonechny AC Andrew, SY Rowyn, Faller, Penhold & Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda,SK. AAC Sadash. Call Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CDC PROCLAIM CL, new Red. 100% germ., 0% ascochyta. Nakonechny NEW CERTIFIED CDC LANDMARK VB; Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. AC Andrew soft white, very good quality. CERT. CDC IMPULSE Clearfield red lentil, 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca best in it’s class. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CDC LANDMARK VB, AAC BRANDON, AAC PREVAIL VB, top quality. Wiens CDC IMPULSE, CDC PROCLAIM, CDC Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. MAXIM(small reds), top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: CDC Land- mark, AAC Brandon, AAC Jatharia, Cardale, CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Reds, high CDC Utmost. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., Vanscoy, SK. 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. SY ROWYN CPSR, Cert. top quality seed, CERT. CDC GREENSTAR, CDC Impulse, high yielder with vg protein. All inquires CDC Proclaim, CDC Maxim, CDC Redmoon. welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire 98% germ, 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pam- Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell brun, SK. 306-741-0475. [email protected] 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. Email [email protected]

AAC ELIE, CWRS, CERT. top quality seed, CERTIFIED CDC INCA, CDC Greenwater, sister wheat to AAC Brandon. Very high CDC Mosaic. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, yielder with high protein. Positive reviews 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK from growers. All inquires welcome. Vol- ume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO. Van Burck North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, Seeds, Star City, SK. 306-863-4377. 306-445-5516. [email protected] www.vanburckseeds.ca AAC BRANDON CWRS, Cert. top quality CERTIFIED #1 CDC Spectrum, CDC Acer seed, very high yielder and protein. Highly (Maple), CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. recommended by growers. All inquiries Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell CERTIFIED AAC ARDILL yellow peas. BAN 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516 or email: Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 4.0000X6.7900 [email protected] 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Limerick. Lung Seeds PrairieSkyMap Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. BW CDC AMARILLO, CDC INCA, certified #1, excellent quality! Nakonechny Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass ABARTH, CDC SPECTRUM, AAC Carver seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse certified yellow peas, very good quality. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca 48 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 1, 2018

FDN. & CERT. CDC Spectrum; CDC Amaril- CORN SEED - Open pollinated. Approx. DUFFERIN MARKET GARDENS is ac- FULL-TIME FARM AGRONOMIST wanted lo. High germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed $28/acre,at26,000PPA.Tallleafyplants, cepting applications for seasonal farm for large irrigation farm in southern Alber- Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. 7'- 9' with 8"-10" in cobs. Excellent grazing/ workers. Duties include: planting, weed- ta as soon as possible. Duties: Scouting of silage. Delivery Available, 204-723-2831, ing, harvesting and packing vegetables. crops, arrange seed & pricing, arrange ap- REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: AAC Ardill, Austin, MB. [email protected] Long hours, much bending & heavy lifting. plications of fungicide & aerial application. CDC Inca, CDC Spectrum, CDC Limerick Start: February 2018. Wage: $11.25/hr., Calibration checks for planter, fertilizer ap- (green), CDC Proclaim Lentil (red). Ardell 1000 BU. ORGANIC FLAX seed, grade #2, WE BUY OATS Please send resume with references to fax: plicator and seed cutter. Assist staff as re- Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. and borage seed available, various GLA’S. 204-745-6193. Or mail to: Box 1051, Car- source for decisions on chemical products 306-595-2094, Pelly, SK. For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555 Call us today for pricing man, MB., R0G 0J0. and technology. Support crop and growing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 management planning & decisions. Input CERTIFIED CDC INCA & CDC Greenwater, NOW BUYING RIVER VALLEY SPECIALTY FARMS: data requirements for government/private Exc. germ. & disease. Fraser Farms, Pam- 204-373-2328 Seeking seasonal workers for 2018. Posi- companies, surveys and programs. Work brun, SK, 306-741-0475. [email protected] Confection and tion will be seasonal full-time, 40+ with retailers, Co-op and associations with COVER CROPS. HICKSEED LTD., hrs/week. Wage $11.18/hour. Period of seed and chemical trials. Collect and/or GREEN PEAS, yellow pea prices down, try Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor Oil Sunflowers, employment anticipated to be from April supervise soil, petiole and crop for analysis new green pea varieties! CDC Limerick, for organic plowdown: Daikon radish 2018 until August 2018. Duties include: in the growing season. Be able to attend CDC Greenwater & CDC Spruce. Select, (zero till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter Brown & Yellow Flax Harvesting and packing of asparagus, local association seminars, meetings and Fdn., Reg. and Cert. Ask about CDC Forest. peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet BUYING WILD FUR, whole frozen carcass, planting and weeding of pumpkins, squash tours as a representative of our farm, re- Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, clover. Also, green feed blends available. and Red & White Millet cash paid. Must have fur license. and onions as well as weeding of organic port back to management. Comply with SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. DL#6168, call 306-852-8802, Tisdale, SK. fields. Must be willing to work long hours safety on the farm, safe driving practices, [email protected] Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517 Edible Beans Email: [email protected] and do repetitive tasks as well as bending and co-ordinate with the same on the and some heavy lifting. Applicants must be farm. These are not intended to be con- Licensed & Bonded able to work in a variety of conditions in strued as all responsibilities, duties and outdoor environments and must be able to skills for this position. Qualifications: Un- Winkler, MB. work well with others. Education require- dergraduate degree in Agricultural Scienc- POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder ments not applicable, experience an asset. es is required. Knowledge in production of tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water Location of work is MacGregor and area, potatoes, seed, canola, soybeans and and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and Manitoba. Please apply by e-mail to: grains is definitely an asset. Excellent or- double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. [email protected] or in writing ganization, time management skills and CERTIFIED #1: CDC Calvi & CDC Cibo. Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. to: Box 33, Bagot, MB. R0H 0E0. group interactive skills. Technical interests Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Vanderveen WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains and skills in all responsibilities. Successful Lenore, SK. PRETTY VALLEY HONEY FARM is looking Commodity Cattle Company is looking to purchase for full-time Apiary worker. Duties: work- candidate should be a self-starter with a barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call ing with bees, feeding bees, harvesting strong work ethic. Competitive compensa- REG. & CERTIFIED CDC Calvi (itchless), Services Ltd. Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, honey, operating apiary equip. At times tion. Email resumes to Stan Kanegawa: high yielder. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., service, installations, repairs. Canadian hard physical labour, build and maintain [email protected] 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds company. We carry aeration socks and apiary equip. Minimum 1 yr. experience of 37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 and cereals. All organic cereals and spe- grain bags. Also electric chute openers for apiary work required. Minimum Class 5 PERMANENT AND CALVING HELP wanted. cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. driver’s license required, high school diplo- Large 1,000 head cattle ranch and mixed Ph. (204) 745-6444 SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. ma or equivalent. Wage $11.85-$12.00/hr. grain farm in Alberta Foothills (Cochrane), Email: [email protected] SW 26-35-26-W in the RM of Minitonas, is seeking a long term employee to join BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? MB. Email: [email protected] our team as a Ranch Hand as well as short mustard. Also canary and some other spe- Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen You are selling feed grains. We are term/seasonal calving help. All positions cialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB Jesse Vanderveen buying feed grains. Also buying chick- GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock are to start immediately. Successful candi- 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; operation. Duties include: operating, main- A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! peas, lentils and golden flax. Fast pay- dates will have strong experience in and Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or ment, with prompt pickup, true price dis- 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing taining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke be willing to participate in all aspects of chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all covery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle equipment operation, ranch facility main- types of crops. Ackerman Ag Services, David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. tenance, cattle handling and care. Driver’s at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. 306-631-9577, Chamberlain, SK. at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Leth- 2 SEASONAL FARM Machinery Operators license required and Class 1 is an asset. bridge, AB. Phone 1-866-512-1711. Email required. Must be able to operate grain Competitive wage, bonus program, hous- WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker [email protected] or 20.8x42 CLAMP-ON DUALS with rods and ing and other benefits available. Please spacers, for triples, taken off 9370 Case cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. send resume with questions to Paula at Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 Hit our readers where it counts… in the clas- tractor, $8000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm [email protected] Addition- Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcut- CONFECTION SUNFLOWER SEEDS Wanted: or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. sifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co- ter bees and general servicing of equip. al information will be provided to qualified operator classifed section. 1-800-667-7770. candidates upon receipt of resume. XL's, scuffed, bird feed & high quality MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, May 1 to Nov. 15. $15-$18/hr. 101008187 confection. 204-327-6488, Rosetown, MB. SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wade- call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at CARETAKER WANTED FOR small ranch 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan. na, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, ph 306-338-7561 or [email protected] near Lac la Hache, BC. Home provided in exchange for chores. 250-315-0238. ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad ALTHOUSE HONEY FARMS INC. 1/2 mi core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting south Porcupine Plain, SK., 500 McAllister RANCH HANDS WANTED: 1000 cow ranch, CDC CIBO, CDC CALVI, top quality. Wi- Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. for your call. 1-800-667-7770. ens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, Ave. 7 positions required for 2018 season, seeking workers to do all aspects of ranch- SK. May-October. $13-$18/hr. depending on ing, haying and operating equipment. SOLD! DAIRY QUALITY & beef hay: 500 experience. Job duties: assisting in spring Knowledge of pivots & mechanical skills a round bales, approx. 1500 lbs. Feed test hive inspection, unwrapping & splitting, plus! Top wages and housing included. available. Faubert Farms, Marengo, SK. supering, building supers and honey Alexis Creek, BC. Call 250-394-4623, WINKLER, MANITOBA Call Murray 306-463-9691. AgriculturAl frames, honey removal and extracting, fall Email: [email protected] JAMES FARMS FOR QUALITY SEED. 2017SMALLSQUAREstrawbales,about And unique tours feeding, applying mite control & wrapping Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold 600smallsquarestrawbales.Goodsolid hives for winter. No education required, Wheat. Summit and Souris oats, Haymaker SPECIALIZING IN: bales. Shedded, $3 each. Delivery available, but experience would be an asset. WCB Forage Oats. Tradition Barley, Glas flax, · Portugal/Spain coverage. Ph Ron Althouse 306-278-7345, 306-862-1998, 306-609-0244, Codette, SK. email: [email protected] CARETAKER/FARMHAND SCENIC RANCH McLeod RR2 and Barker R2xtend Soy- Rye, Flax, Barley, Peas, south of Longview Alberta requires couple beans. Forage and Grass Seeds, Various · China Oats, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, MAKE SERIOUS HAY! Contact Nuhn For- FARM & RANCH HELP Wanted in southern tofillcaretakerrole.Lawncare,livestock Canola and other Cereal Seed Varieties age for all your forage preservation needs. · Ireland Saskatchewan. Must have some experi- feeding, and general supervision in available upon request. Custom Process- Canola, Soy Oil, Soymeal Featuring the #1 liquid and granular prod- ence and drivers licence is an asset. exchange for housing. Ideal for retired ing, seed treating, inoculating. Delivery is · Romania & Hungary 306-537-2624. couple with farm background. Commencing available. Early payment discounts. Call ucts/applicators on the market. For Seri- - Licensed & Bonded - ous Hay: 800-965-9127 www.juicehay.ca · Newfoundland/Labrador PASTURE RIDER REQUIRED for 2018 sea- June 2018. Please email resume to: 204-222-8785 or 1-866-283-8785 Winni- [email protected] 403-651-7912. peg, MB. email [email protected] Farm Pick-Up Pricing son. Monet Pastures Ltd., Elrose, SK., re- EXCELLENT BEEF ALFALFA, 18.5% protein, · Iceland quires a full-time seasonal pasture rider to Across Western Canada 20% orchard grass, square bales, inside. · Yukon/NWT help care for 1950 cow/calf pairs May 1st EXPERIENCED FARM HAND wanted on Can deliver. 204-371-5744, Landmark, MB. to November 1st. Must supply own horses PurebredBlackAngusfarm,southernAB. · Western Canada Farm Tour and tack. Experience with cattle disease is Full ad at: www.banduraranches.com BALES: Grass hay 5x6 bales, maxed out; including Calgary Stampede mandatory. Valid driver’s license required. Also Timothy straw. Can deliver loads of Must be able to rope and treat cattle in 34 or you haul. 204-739-3132, Dallas, MB. & Farm Show HILBERT HONEY CO. LTD is now accepting open pasture. Housing available. Wages applications for the 2018 season, April to · Ontario Farm Show $23 to $30/hour based on experience. For 100 MEDIUM SQUARE wheat straw October. Following positions are required: TREATED OAT SEED for sale: Souris and · Rocky Mountain Rail more information contact: Luke Ellingson 4- Apiary Workers (NOC 8431): Morgan, treated with Raxil Pro. Call Justin bales, 3x3x8, baled dry & clean with a con- 306-378-7451, Tim Calwell 306-378-7554, $12.03-$13.50/hr. Minimum 2 years of 306-469-0105, Big River, SK. Contact Us Toll Free: ventional combine, stored in hay shed, · Australia/New Zealand 2019 or email [email protected] $20/bale; Some small square also avail. commercial beekeeping experience and 888-974-7246 RIDER POSITION AVAILABLE on large valid drivers license is required. Duties in- www.delmarcommodities.com Delivery available. Phone 204-755-3416, · Peru/Brazil/Argentina/Chile Hazelridge, MB. community pasture in SW SK. Wages de- clude: colony manipulations and assess- 2019 pend on experience. Must supply own ment, disease and pest control, nucleus horses and functional tack. Should be able production, harvesting and processing of TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy- WANTED: ALFALFA 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Portion of tours may be Tax Deductible. Will arrange for pickup at farm/field. to rope, treat and handle cattle horseback. honey; Also need 8- Apiary Labourers. and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary ers and sellers of all types of feed grain For these and other Feedlot experience is a plus. Fence main- $10.96-$11.50/hr. No previous experience Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or Phone Chris 204-746-0462, Brunkild, MB. great departures, Contact tenance is part of the job! For more details is necessary but must be able to work in Christopher Lent at 306-862-2723. call or text 306-298-7323, 306-298-4606. the presence of honey bees. Duties in- COMMON CERTIFIED ORGANIC Alfalfa [email protected] [email protected] LARGE ROUND BALES, hard core, 5x6, afal- Select Holidays clude: site preparations and maintenance, (tap rooted), common cert. organic Red fa/grass mix and alfalfa 1st and 2nd cut, FARM LABOURER WANTED: Must have val- cleaning of hive equipment, shop work, and common cert. organic Alsike Clover, no rain; also grass bales. 204-749-2194, 1-800-661-4326 id 1A with driver’s abstract. Mechanical honey extraction. All positions are full 50 lb. bags. 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. FARMERS, RANCHERS, 204-526-0733, Rathwell, MB. www.selectholidays.com knowledge and experience with farm time. Accommodations available. We are equipment an asset. Wage based on expe- LARGE AMOUNT OF net wrapped round located 13 kms South of Humboldt, SK. SEED PROCESSORS rience starting at $20-30/hr. Located in along Hwy 20. Apply by fax: 306-682-3096 bales. Alfalfa/Timothy, 1st and 2nd cut al- Weyburn/Fillmore area, SK. 306-861-7317 falfa grass, mixed grass plus oat straw or e-mail: [email protected] BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER required COMMON YELLOW FLAX seed, 2500 bushel, baled behind JD 9600’s. 1420 to 1740 lbs. Heated/Spring Threshed Some 2016 available. Most 2016 and 2017 for mixed farm. Valid drivers license re- golden flax seed from 2017 crop, 98% KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage quired. Housing avail. Provost, AB. Fax re- germ., 87% vigor, 1000 kernel weight 5.8g, Lightweight/Green/Tough, baled with little or no rain. Analysis available. Loading with possible trucking and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabili- sume: 780-753-2962 or ph 780-753-2952 MANKOTA STOCKMEN’S Weigh Co. Ltd browncount.04%. $28.00FOB,Lemberg tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- or email: [email protected] area, $28/bu., pickup. Call 306-730-8375, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, capability. 204-529-2565, Cartwright, MB. Employment Opportunity General pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% Manager Position. Chosen applicant will or 306-730-8375, Lemberg, SK. Email: Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, government grant now available. Indian [email protected] LARGE QUANTITY ROUND Alfalfa bales, be responsible for all activities in running Lentils, Peas, Canola, mesh wrapped, good quality, no rain. Also Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 a successful livestock auction (sale dates, large round straw bales. Ask for Craig, Chickpeas, Triticale, FULL-TIME RANCH HELP wanted. Expe- sorting cattle, buyers, sellers and employ- LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans 204-648-4711, leave message or text with ee relations) with the ability to inspire, FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded Sunflowers, Screenings, return number. Gilbert Plains, MB. rience with livestock and machinery required. Non-smoker with clean driver’s ab- motivate and lead. Hay & Straw procure- grain company. Call, email, text Now for Organics and By-Products U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, ment. Meetings with the board of directors competitive pricing at the farm! Market DURUM STRAW BIG squares, no rain, very stract. Housing supplied. Fax resume with √ ON-FARM PICKUP 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week references: 403-548-2287. Email us at: and industry organizations. An Excellent Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time clean, vg quality with some durum seed, upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and opportunity to join a company with a long marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930. PROMPT PAYMENT $25/bale. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. [email protected] √ air brakes. One on one driving instructions. Phone: 403-548-6684, Redcliff, AB. and reputable history. Salary Negotiable. [email protected] √ LICENSED AND BONDED 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. Please submit application by March 1, SEEKING EXPERIENCED FARMHAND: 2018. [email protected] SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, CARPENTRY & PRODUCTION LINE welding Full-time on mixed farm, cattle experience Box 248 Mankota, SK S0H 2W0. We LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, program. 2 certificates, 2 employment required. Class 1 license an asset. Me- Thank all who apply however only those streams, 1 tiny home. Apply now for Fall chanical & welding skills a plus! Wage selected for further consideration will be MINNEDOSA 2018 at greatplainscollege.ca Rosetown SK $15-$20/hour depending on experience. interviewed. Email: [email protected] 1-204-867-8163 403-533-2494, Rockyford, AB. WANTED: GRAZING LEASE MANAGER/ FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. CONTRACTOR. Bow Island grazing lease EXPERIENCED TURBINE AG Pilot Req'd: Applicants should have previous farm ex- headquarters is located 3 miles east and 8 RolandAirSpraybasedoutofRolandMB perience and mechanical ability. Duties in- miles north of Bow Island, AB. The pasture requires1commercialpilotforupcoming POST SHAVINGS: Cattle feedlot, horse & clude operation of machinery, including consists of approx. 38, 000 acres of dry spray season starting June 1 2018 - poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery tractors and other farm equipment, as well land pasture and 1080 acres of irrigated September 152018. Applicantmust have; available; Landscaping Mulch: Available as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour pasture split by the South Sask River. It (1) A Canadian Commercial pilots Licence & GROW SOYBEANS? If you grow 1000 in 1 yard bulk bags for $45, delivery depending on experience. Must be able to annually supports anywhere from 8000 to ManitobaAerialApplicatorsLicence.(2) available; Colored Landscaping Mulch: cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB. 11,000 aum’s of grazing. 2017 numbers acres earn a free new pickup truck every NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently Minexperienceof2500hoursofAgricul- year and give last year’s away. Free report Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $115, de- Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade consisted of 1750 cow calf pairs and 250 tureofwhich1000hrsmustbeonturbine purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and livery avail. Vermette Wood Preservers, Feland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. yearlings held in 7 herds. The contractor at www.profitfromthebean.com or call milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. airtractor.(3)Mustmaintainjourneylogs 204-856-3396. Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email: 701-756-6954. will be expected to operate the pasture following Transport Canada guidelines. (4) [email protected] Visit: www.vwpltd.com and manage all the herds in conjunction Mustbeinsurablewithuptodatemedical. GRAIN FARM MANAGER, Livestock Manager with irrigation timing in order to fully uti- (5)BecapableofoperatingSatlocBantam TIRED OF HAULING 20-40% of your BUYING: REASONABLY PRICED HAY in big & Farm Workers required on large grain and lize available grazing. Other duties will in- GPSorAgNavPlatinumsystem.(6)Profi- soybean crop to market only to pay the squares. Only 157 remaining can arrange livestockoperationintheEddystone,MB. clude: Recording entry and exit of cattle; cient in English. Accomodations and vehicle soybean seed bill? There’s an alternative! HEATED CANOLA for trucking. 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. area. Opportunitiesareavailablefor:1. Treatment of sick animals; Repair & main- provided if required. Wage\salary: $60\hr Visit: www.profitfromthebean.com or Grain Farm Manager; 2.Cattle Manager; tenance of fences, buildings and irrigation based on 40 hour work week. Possible phone 204-856-3396. & FLAX NEW HAY FOR SALE; Round bale picking 3.Farm Workers. Competitive salaries. works; Along with other duties assigned by seasonal bonus based on performance. and hauling, small or large loads. Travel Housing and other incentives are available! the board. The contractor must supply: Workers Compensation provided, Benefits • Competitive Prices anywhere. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. Call or text Steve at 204-805-1197, or Horses & tack, pickup truck(s), horse trail- package available. Do Not Apply unless you email: [email protected] er, fuel for own vehicles, all hand tools, all meet all the above requirements. • Prompt Movement HAY FOR SALE - DELIVERED! Also custom additional help including an irrigator for 204-745-6111 or 204-745-8484, hauling. V-V Trucking Ltd., 306-631-8544, pivot & flood irrigation & liability insurance https://www.rolandairspray.com/ • Spring Thrashed Moose Jaw, SK. GRAIN/OILSEEDFARMWORKER:Equip- mentoperation&servicing(GPS);Build- for the contractor and help. Employment is year round with grazing duties from April 1 “ON FARM PICK UP” 100 ROUND BALES, 1400-1450 lbs., 5¢/lb. ing/yard maintenance. Full-time year round, $30/hr plus benefits. 306-745-2528 to October 31 and winter duties feeding CALL FOR 2018 EDIBLE BEAN 1-877-250-5252 at the farm, first cut, no rain. the bull herd for the balance of the year. PRICES 306-893-4010, Maidstone, SK. NB rental housing is available at the head- NORTHLAND LOGISTICS CORP is hiring For info call, text or email WANTED: FEED BARLEY, 48 lbs. plus. FULL-TIME DAIRY HERDSPERSON, perma- quarters. The board will provide equip- Class1DriversforitsGrandePrairie,AB. FOR SALE, 200 large round mixed hay nent position, duties: monitoring cattle Dustin Unger 1-204-362-4113 Phone 306-345-2523, Stony Beach, SK. ment such tractor, silage wagon, ditcher, locations. On-site accommodations avail- bales, 780-826-0883, Cold Lake, AB. health, AI, & milking. Experience required, etc. as deemed necessary by the board. able for out-of-town workers. We offer [email protected] WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, 3 year minimum as herd manager and di- Please submit your resume to: Bow Island competitive wages, & benefits. Contact peas, green or damaged canola. Phone TAME GRASS HAY: 5x5 round bales from ploma. $15.50/hr., English work language. Grazing Association c/o Lyndon Haugen, Cindy @ 780-957-3334 or email your GLYPHOSATE 1 SOYBEANS: Top yields, Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. 2017, twine wrapped, feed tests available, Mail resume to: St. Brigid’s Dairy Ltd., Box 422, Bow Island, AB., T0K 0G0. Dead- resume [email protected] delivered. Common #1. Keep your own proteinrange7.5to9andTDN58,$40/ 42352 Brandon Rd., Brussels, ON., N0G line for submission is February 16, seed! Call Norcan Seeds, 204-372-6552, bale in yard. 204-623-4357, 204-623-0664 1H0. Email: [email protected] 2018. For more info. phone: Ryan Renke cell. The Pas, MB., [email protected] 204-739-3519. Fisher Branch, MB. canada’s ag-only Call our toll-free number to take advan- 403-529-9080, Bill Klassen 403-952-1024 listings giant tage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for or Paul Gruninger 403-308-6249. MARROWFAT PEA SEED (common) for 1-800-667-7770 | .com WANTED:ROUNDORLargesquarestraw 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady RURAL PROPERTY CARETAKERS looking for sale, 91% germ. Call or text for details. bales within 100 kms. of Regina. Call for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. job for right person. Room and board avail. position in SW Alberta starting June. 403-528-0085, Medicine Hat, AB. 306-539-4465. Call 1-800-667-7770 today! 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. 403-558-0191, [email protected]