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PHO th inks manitobacooperator.ca t o ck PAGE32 2 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 INE SID Di d you know? L IVESTOCK No rest for weary Cervid surprise canola plants The game ranching You’re not the only one who can’t get any ‘sleep’ during those sweltering industry is unhappy with CFIA 10 summer nights

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urns out your canola CROPS plants just need to get T a little rest. When high temperatures, especially at night, prevent Better them from “sleeping” prop- erly productivity takes a hit, than best and now researchers from Canada can’t rest on its Kansas State University are grain quality laurels trying to figure out why. 15 What exactly is the plant doing at night? It’s not sleep- ing like humans do, but it is carrying out important processes. During the night, the plant performs mainte- Comparing canola flowers opening under control and high nighttime CROSSROADS nance at the cellular level, temperature allows researchers to understand the different impacts of stress allowing it to grow new cells on yield. PHOTO: MEGHNATH POKHAREL and repair damaged ones. Luring In the case of canola, it must also flower, produce weight in canola,” said Pokharel said. “The timing fishers pollen, be pollinated, gen- Meghnath Pokharel, a doc- of flower opening is impor- erate a pod, and fill it with toral student in agronomy. tant for the plant, as it deter- Roblin aims to build seeds. In their research, the sci- mines aspects related to its winter fishing All of these important entists studied many dif- fertilization and ultimately reputation 26 steps are limited when the ferent aspects of canola. seed-set.” temperature increases, For example, they looked at The researchers say the including during nighttime. what time of day the plants higher nighttime tempera- “High night temperature flower under normal con- tures will have a long-term stress changes different ditions compared to high impact due to global climate physiological processes that nighttime temperatures and change. FEATURE ultimately lead to decreased quality of seed produced. Ultimately they hope to seed-set, grain number, “The temperatures caused explore how to breed can- grain filling duration, grain the flowering to shift to ear- ola that isn’t as severely Stand by filling rate, and final grain lier hours of the morning,” affected. your ban Arkansas board says application limits warranted 31 READER’S PHOTO

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Mentorship MacAulay takes case for program sought: NAFTA to U.S. farmers DFM He’s the first Canadian minister to speak to the nearly 100-year-old organization Direct Farm Manitoba will explore developing a program to transfer tries have sensitive areas, espe- BY ALLAN DAWSON cially in agriculture, including knowledge in 2018 Co-operator staff the U.S., which protects sugar production. Starting such a program awrence MacAulay’s Former Canadian agricultural BY LORRAINE STEVENSON could be a significant undertak- speech in support of the trade negotiator Mike Gifford, Co-operator staff ing, he added. L North American Free noting Canadian dairy produc- Until members raised the Trade Agreement (NAFTA) tion is rising, has suggested a irect Farm Manitoba need this wasn’t something the was well received by an esti- Canadian compromise would will look at developing board had spent much time mated 5,000 people attending be to allow more American milk D a mentoring program thinking about so this may take the American Farm Bureau to enter Canada by increasing for its membership this year. some time and effort. Federation’s annual meeting in tariff-rate quotas. The need for a formal pro- They’ll look at what else is Nashville, Tennessee Jan. 7. When asked about the idea gram that links new and already offered in Manitoba The bureau, the United by Canadian reporters Jan. existing farmers was raised including the Young Farmer States’ largest farm organiza- 8 MacAulay said: “It has been when members met before program offered through tion, also supports NAFTA. Lawrence MacAulay, the federal made very clear to myself and Christmas to discuss priorities Keystone Agricultural produc- “My message to you this agriculture minister, recently spoke our government that we are needs and direction for the ers and a newer program that morning is the Government of to U.S. farm groups in support of going to fully support the supply organization in 2018. began last fall in University of Canada is committed to work- NAFTA. PHOTO: USDA management system because it They’ve asked the DFM Manitoba’s faculty of agricul- ing with you to strengthen has been, without a question, a board to place organizing a tural and food science depart- Canada-U.S. relationship for “You know as well that neither model for the world. formal program high on its ment, pairing female students the good of our people, our of our countries can afford to “We see absolutely no reason to-do list for 2018, said DFM with female professionals. businesses and our econ- bring about policy changes to change our system. All coun- spokesman Phil Veldhuis. “There’s stuff happening out omy,” said MacAulay, the first that roll back about a quarter- ties have certain things that they Informal mentoring is there. We don’t want to repli- Canadian agriculture minister century of predictability, open- wish to protect. already happening to a certain cate that but to collaborate with to address the 99-year-old farm ness and collaboration in North “The fact is, why would you extent but not all members what’s already happening.” organization. America.” dismantle a system that is so have access to those oppor- Another shorter-lived farm “The fact of the matter is MacAulay’s speech wasn’t all efficient?” he said in response to tunities and their members mentorship program supported we’re friends whether we like it facts and figures. He employed another reporter’s question. say they also want more than through the Organic Food or not. We’ve worked together some ‘down east’ charm deliv- U.S. President Donald Trump, informal arrangements. Council of Manitoba started up too long. ered in a warm Prince Edward who is skeptical about trade “We need to take that infor- in 2009, pairing new entrants “No two nations depend on Island lilt that garnered laughter deals and who has threatened mal success and make it with existing farmers for some each other more for their pros- and applause. to tear up NAFTA, was sched- more accessible to people,” knowledge and skills transfer. perity and for their security than “I think you are fortunate uled to speak to the farm said Veldhuis. “Clearly it isn’t That program also offered a Canada and the United States. to have Sonny Purdue as your bureau Jan. 8. MacAulay said something that everyone is ‘land link’ opportunity where And today that is even more secretary of agriculture in that was an important move benefiting from.” landowners with parcels of land vital than ever.” Washington,” MacAulay said. because the president will be in DFM’s membership, which were matched with those look- MacAulay emphasized “And he’s a good friend of mine. the same room as several thou- hovers around 150 at this time, ing for some land to get started. NAFTA and trade are impor- And he’s a farmer and I am. And sand NAFTA supporters. is looking for places to learn There was significant uptake tant for Canada, the U.S. and he knows what we think.” “Farmers are business peo- more about all aspects of run- for the opportunities the pro- Mexico. Since NAFTA came Earlier MacAulay spoke about ple,” he said. “They fully under- ning farm businesses from gram supported but it ended in into force 23 years ago NAFTA their first meeting after he heard stand what this has done for production to marketing, he 2012 due to lack of operating partners’ agricultural trade with Purdue wanted to meet. them over the last 23 years and said. funds, carrying on informally each other tripled, while U.S. “I can tell you if the secretary they do not want anybody to “Few people have all those after that. ag trade to Canada and Mexico of agriculture for the United do something in order to crip- abilities and skills right from quadrupled. States of America wants to ple that movement because it the start,” he said. [email protected] “Last year more than $47 bil- see me he’s going to see me,” affects the GDP in whatever lion worth of agricultural prod- MacAulay said. “That’s the way country you’re in.” ucts passed over our borders,” this works.” MacAulay also told reporters he said. “That includes more Noting trade was a two-way in Nashville, Canada continues than $600 million right here in street, MacAulay said Canada to negotiate on the Trans-Pacific Tennessee.” has exported “pretty important Partnership (TPP) deal. stuff” to Nashville “like Shania “We are a trading nation and Trade important Twain.” we intend to proceed in seeking MacAulay said the U.S. has And with the Nashville trade with any country around an $8-billion goods and serv- Predators looking like they the world in an appropriate ices trade surplus with Canada; could be in the Stanley Cup fashion,” he said. “That’s simply Canada is the top export mar- playoffs thanks to former where TPP is.” ket for two-thirds of U.S. states Montreal Canadiens player P.K. Some issues are unresolved, and trade with Canada supports Subban, MacAulay said: “I can “... but are we going ahead? Yes.” nine million jobs — 170,000 in tell you I want the Predators to Asked by a Canadian reporter Tennessee alone. help me on any trade deal...” if Canada will sign on to TPP “Any barriers to a huge vol- MacAulay said: “Any deal we ume of trade and investment Supply management make has to be a good deal for between us, and any attempt supported Canadians. It has to be a good to disrupt and dismantle the Later at a news confer- deal for everybody and I think cross-border supply chain on ence in Nashville MacAulay the NAFTA deal is a model for the continent, would hurt our said Canada will not forsake that.” economies and our livelihoods Canada’s supply-managed [email protected] DFM’s Phil Veldhuis says a mentorship program will make mentorship more as citizens,” MacAulay said. dairy sector, noting all coun- accessible than informal arrangements. 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Future farms

hat will the farm of tomorrow look like? W There’s certainly no end of opinions on offer when that question gets asked. Will the average Prairie farm become a massive undertaking, measured in tens of thousands of acres, wired in every corner to harness the power of big data? That’s certainly one possibility, and if his- Gord Gilmour tory is any guide, many contend, it’s the Editor likely outcome. After all, farms have been getting bigger since the land was first broken, a trend that really picked up speed with the postwar era of mechanization, fertilization and chemistry. In that world, which has been the dominant paradigm for North American agriculture for decades, bigger really has been better. It allows spreading fixed costs over more acres, lowering the overall cost structure and partially dodging the perennial challenge of The anti-science of ‘sound science’ finding enough labour by increasing equipment size. Others contend there may be a better way, and just recently Or put more succinctly, “Doubt is our prod- there’s been an inkling of what those future farms may look like. By Alan Guebert uct,” wrote one Big Tobacco executive way back First, there’s been the runaway success of the organic sector, Farm & Food in 1969. and other similar sustainability-branded efforts, which reveals That clever move — creating doubt because a substantial public appetite for something different when it or more than 20 years, farm and ranch the “impossible standard” of certain science is comes to food. groups, Congress, and Big Agbiz have used unattainable — is a political tactic that Stanford You don’t have to agree with the folks making these purchase Fthe phrase “sound science” like a sharp University historian Robert Proctor calls, inter- decisions, but it would be a mistake to not at least try to under- shovel to bury or undermine agricultural policy. estingly, “agnogenesis,” reports Aschwanden, stand them. After all, they’re pretty interesting creatures, no matter Ask them to define “sound science,” how- or “the intentional manufacture of ignorance... how you slice it. ever, and you’ll get no clear explanation. That’s deliberately created by agents who don’t want In a cheap-as-possible, lowest-common-denominator because “sound science” is a political weapon, you to know.” era, they’ve proven willing to open their wallets and pay more not a branch of knowledge. As such, sound sci- The goal, as one “merchant of doubt” tells for a product that is, based on most analysis, near identical in ence really is science that sounds good to them. FiveThirtyEight, is elegantly cynical: “We’re the functionality. This savoury device has an unsavoury his- negative force. We’re just trying to stop stuff.” Secondly, there are the farmers who are trying something a bit tory, writes Christie Aschwanden, the lead sci- That confession reveals an even more basic different. This group includes, but is in no way limited to, organic ence writer for the website FiveThirtyEight. “The truth about the public fight between “open sci- producers. A helpful way to characterize them might be the farm- phrase was adopted by the tobacco industry in ence” and “sound science.” “These controver- ers looking for a better way of growing crops that’s less on a war- the 1990s to counteract mounting evidence link- sies are really about values, not scientific facts,” time footing, mobilized against Mother Nature. ing second-hand smoke to cancer,” she reports. writes Aschwanden, “and acknowledging that Examples of this include farmers sowing cover crops, intercrop- The strategy, Aschwanden explains in her would allow us to have more truthful and public ping and incorporating livestock into grain operations. In the case Dec. 6 post, arose after the Environmental debates.” of the latter, that doesn’t necessarily mean a return to the classic Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed the link in But don’t hold your breath for such debates mixed farm, but may take the form of an operational arrangement a 1992 report. Phillip Morris, a big player in Big any time soon because the lawmakers are with a nearby livestock producer. Tobacco, responded with an initiative it called busy taking sound science to never-explored Proponents of these strategies say they’re able to increase “sound science,” a program meant to “discredit heights. diversity, thus lowering their susceptibility to diseases and pests. the EPA report,” she writes. For example, on March 29, 2017 the U.S. In the case of intercropping, they say they’re able to harvest The linchpin, Aschwanden continues, was that House of Representatives narrowly passed what other benefits by also making better ‘spatial’ use of the land by the “sound science tactic exploits a fundamental it calls the HONEST Act. planting crops that benefit each other, increasing yields and feature of the scientific process: Science does A more honest name for it would be the lowering costs. not produce absolute certainty.” In fact, it can’t Dishonest Act because it institutionalizes Big Another interesting wrinkle is the explosion of high technology because science is a “process” that “can rarely Tobacco’s ignorance-inspiring, doubt-producing that’s starting to sweep across the agriculture sector. As one article answer more than one question at a time, and sound science standard as the law of the land. in this issue notes, it’s now possible to plant, tend and harvest a each new study usually raises a bunch of new More specifically, the central part of the bill pre- crop without a single human foot setting in the field, as proven by questions in the process of answering old ones.” vents EPA from developing rules, wrote Ed Yong researchers in the U.K. That basic truth of good science — that “every for The Atlantic, unless all the information it The story does go on to note the experiment was exactly that answer is provisional and subject to change in used to write any rule was “publicly available — an experiment to see if it was possible. Farm-scale applica- the face of new evidence,” one scientist tells online in a manner that is sufficient for indepen- tions of this sort of approach are probably a few years away, but Aschwanden — became the “tobacco industry’s dent analysis...” it’s on the horizon. brilliant tactic... to turn this baked-in uncertainty That’s a standard that Congress, your seed Closer to home SeedMaster inventor and entrepreneur Norbert against the scientific enterprise itself.” company, machinery company or farm group Beaujot is touting his DOT system that does away with the tractor Brilliant, indeed, because “while insisting that has never and will never meet. And that’s the — and tractor operator — in a similar manner. they merely wanted to ensure that public policy point. Both of these approaches share one common facet — they’re was based on sound science, tobacco compa- centred around smaller, lighter, more energy-efficient machin- nies defined the term in a way that ensured that The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the ery. They’re the most radical departure in how to grow crops no science could ever be sound enough.” U.S. and Canada. www.farmandfoodfile.com. since horse teams were retired for tractors and raise the question whether, eventually, the big tractors we’re all so used to will be just as rare. When it comes to agriculture innovation, it can be tough to pick OUR HISTORY: January 1962 winners and losers. Something that initially seems promising may not pan out over time, in real-world conditions. One good example of this is winter-sown canola on the Prairies. The front page of our January 18, the event of crop failure, and was A few years ago everyone was pretty excited about it and a few 1962 issue reported on an address to responsible for arrangements to sup- early trials were promising. Over time however, our harsh winters the Dairy Farmers of Canada conven- ply Britain during the Second World proved too much to reliably overwinter the plants, and it’s all but tion by University of Manitoba head War. forgotten now. of dairy science Jack Nesbitt, who Following what had been the dri- This means anyone who claims, with any degree of certainty, that said there was room for only 86,000 est year on record in 1961, there were they know what the future farm will look like is likely blindly opti- profitable dairy farms in Canada shortages of seed grain and Manitoba mistic in their ability to predict. and that some producers should be Agriculture Minister George Hutton Designing a new and better production system will take a lot of encouraged to leave the business. The said that a drought committee was time and effort, and no single individual or organization is going to Canadian Dairy Information Centre studying ways to obtain supplies, make it happen. reports that in 2017, there were 10,951 including freight subsidies from Instead, it’s going to be a process of building on the work of oth- farms shipping milk in Canada. Alberta. ers. It’s going to involve many parties, public and private. Also in that issue was news of the Federal Agriculture Minister Alvin In the end, it’s probably going to look a lot like the early years death of J.G. (Jimmy) Gardner, who Hamilton announced that in the of zero till where government and university researchers and had been federal agriculture minis- “spirit of Commonwealth co-oper- extension personnel, farmers and farm equipment developers all ter for 22 years, initially in 1935 at ation,” New Zealand had agreed to played a role. the height of the Great Depression. limit shipments of lamb during the One can only hope Manitoba again is front and centre in this He had previously served two terms Canadian marketing season. evolution, as it was with zero till. as Saskatchewan premier. Gardiner Another story said that a British That would truly be a made-in-Manitoba solution we could all developed conservation projects farmer had developed a new cattle the biggest be proud of. under the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation breed called Beevbilde, a hybrid of things of the century in cattle breed- Act, introduced the Prairie Farm Lincoln Red, Shorthorn and Aberdeen ing.” An internet search reveals no [email protected] Assistance Act to provide funds in Angus. He said it would be “one of record of the animals. The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK

OmniTrax not only ones that derailed Churchill There’s plenty of other culprits in this sad story

I railway, to sell the Churchill portation costs to farmers farmers are paying higher to move freight at regulated BY IAN ROBSON line to OmniTrax in 1997 with- and in years of bumper crops freight rates, other routes are rates. CN and CP have become National Farmers Union out requiring the new owner to it alleviated congestion to the more congested, there are very profitable businesses as a uphold the statutory common West Coast. more greenhouse gas emis- result. or over 100 years, the Port carrier obligation to move duly Anticipating Churchill would sions, Churchill is suffering Thus abandonment of rail- of Churchill on Hudson loaded cars to their destina- be in trouble without the economic losses, and northern way lines cannot be simply a F Bay was the gateway to tion in a timely fashion. At the CWB’s orderly marketing pow- communities are cut off from rail company’s decision with- northern Manitoba and com- same time, the federal govern- ers, the Harper government essential services. out the public being compen- munities in Nunavut. ment upgraded Churchill’s port threw private grain companies Dominoes will continue to sated somehow. Governments Served by 820 kilometres facilities, and then gave them to up to $25 million with a five- fall as private grain compa- have been far too lax in of railway line from The Pas, OmniTrax. year, $9.20-per-tonne freight nies avoid Thunder Bay, the upholding the public interest it shipped western grain to The second catastrophic subsidy to help OmniTrax and next most expensive shipping in this matter. It is time they European markets until the port blow to Churchill occurred camouflage the fallout from route, further congesting the sharpened the pencil. was stranded, then closed, and when Conservative Prime destroying the CWB. It isn’t overutilized West Coast cor- As for Churchill, the solution the hundreds of remote north- Minister Stephen Harper dis- surprising that once the sub- ridor. One can only guess at lies not in suing OmniTrax for ern communities along the mantled the farmer-elected sidy ended, the grain compa- the nightmare scenario if an its very predictable failures, railway line were left isolated board of Canadian Wheat nies quit using Churchill, as earthquake hits Vancouver. but in working with northern as the port and railway’s pri- Board (CWB) in 2011, ended private companies cannot be Canada has lost a third of its Manitoba First Nations and vate owner, OmniTrax, failed to its single-desk selling author- expected to act beyond their railway track miles in the last nationalizing both the line and repair the tracks after flooding ity and later gave its assets own self-interest. three decades. Abandonment the port facilities to restore the in early 2016. to G3, a partnership of U.S.- The single-desk CWB served has definitely increased profit- Port of Churchill as an essential Despite the strategic impor- based Bunge and the Saudi farmers with transparent ability for CN and CP, but their fourth western grain-shipping tance of Churchill, North Agricultural and Livestock higher net prices and lower gains should not be seen as an route. America’s only Arctic deepwa- Investment Company. transportation costs. At the increase in overall efficiency of Climate change will likely ter port, the rail line from The Under the CWB’s single-desk same time, the CWB served the transportation system. make it an even more strate- Pas was never easy to operate. selling and aggregation advan- all of Canada by strategically Farmers pick up the cost gic and commercially attrac- However, the severe problems tage, all four western ports — utilizing our geographical of trucking farther to main tive port and, an active port will of today are predictable results Churchill, Vancouver, Prince resources, which was possible line terminals, with triple the revitalize the town as a base for stemming from two cata- Rupert and Thunder Bay — as a result of being the mar- greenhouse gas emissions government services to support strophic blunders made by the were utilized strategically. keting agency for the whole per mile compared with rail new tasks that will be needed in Canadian government. Grain grown in the Hudson western wheat crop and having transport. the North. While opinions vary on rail- Bay route catchment was pre- strong relationships with inter- In the 1880s, the public way privatization, it is unfor- dominantly marketed at ves- national buyers. gave private railway com- Ian Robson farms grain and cattle with givable that Liberal Prime sel volumes through the Port The dominoes have fallen: panies millions of acres of his family at Deleau, Manitoba. He is Minister Jean Chretien’s gov- of Churchill by the CWB. This the tracks need two decades’ land — including the mineral on the National Farmers Union board of ernment allowed CN, a Class lowered handling and trans- worth of proper maintenance, rights — in return for agreeing directors.

Loblaw, Weston bake the numbers, burn consumers As shocking as it was, most of us will eventually forget Loblaw’s admission of price-fixing. Let’s hope the industry doesn’t

traffic in a store. In fact, accord- It’s likely that over several BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS ing to Statistics Canada, a years, more than just a few Dalhousie University standard loaf of bread is employees were a part of this. cheaper today than it was in Numerous employees have ost Canadians were 2013. come and gone, moving on to stunned and dismayed A decade ago, the price of other positions, probably in M to learn that the coun- some bakery items doubled in the food industry. So there’s try’s leading grocer was caught just a few months. In 2007 and a possibility that the culture up in a price-fixing scheme with 2008, commodity prices were of collusion and price-fixing bread maker George Weston driven up by the growth in may have spread. The move- Ltd., which is owned by the ethanol production. The price ment of human capital, over same company. of a bushel of wheat reached time, may have created an The scheme lasted from 2001 unprecedented levels. Higher industry-wide problem. That’s to 2015. As a result, Loblaw input costs were blamed for the scary. Companies fired several peo- enormous price hikes. Many So we can conclude that ple and gave $25 gift certifi- countries were affected. But the Loblaw’s coming out is just the cates to millions of Canadians market cooled and bread prices beginning. The Competition File photo who may have been affected. remained high. Bureau is also investigating Then Loblaw applied for immu- Loblaw did the right thing Sobeys, Metro, Walmart, Giant But it’s doubtful that the Joe Fresh facility disaster in nity from Competition Bureau by coming forward but ques- Tiger and even bread producer Canadians have the stamina or Bangladesh in 2013, when more prosecution. tions have cropped up as details Canada Bread. the discernment to punish the than 1,100 people were killed. That’s a precious gift for a emerged. It’s quite conceivable that company by withholding their Not even close. company for whom image For 14 long years, two of the similar schemes could exist shopping dollars. Habits are Now Canadians have reason and brand — think the trusted largest players in the business in other parts of the gro- hard to break, especially with to doubt the grocery industry. President’s Choice products — altered market conditions, cery store. This matters to all food. Nevertheless, the fact that a is everything. just because they could. Many Canadians. As surprising as Loblaw’s main food staple like bread was Any supply chain-related wonder why it took so long for The $25 gift card is just win- admission may be, the market targeted by the bureau gives issue is complicated. But in lay- the company to realize it had a dow dressing. What’s at stake is cruelly fickle. Despite break- hope for change. man’s terms, what happened problem. In the grocery indus- is consumer trust and how the ing the law, most will have for- However complicated the between Loblaw and Weston try, a week is an eternity, let industry can maintain its social gotten about Loblaw’s mea situation may be, phrases like was inexcusable. For 14 years, alone 14 years. licence. Without this, growing culpa within weeks — perhaps ‘price-fixing’ bring some clar- Weston’s bakery products pric- Most food businesses are revenues, supporting commu- even days, given the time of ity. Canadians understand that’s ing gave Loblaw an unfair a recall away from closing. nities, innovating, partnerships, year. wrong, plain and simple. Let’s advantage, while disadvantag- Quality assurance and ethics loyalty programs all become These cases are inherently hope the industry understands, ing other food retailers. The are central to most businesses, more challenging. complicated. For example, too. strategy was not so much about including Loblaw. So it’s dif- Independent grocers have the most people have forgotten getting more money out of con- ficult for Canadians to believe most to win out of this mess. that Hershey admitted doing Sylvain Charlebois is senior fellow with sumers — at least not recently the company had only just They just can’t do what Loblaw the same thing just a few the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, — as about managing margins. become aware of the issue. The and Weston admitted to doing years ago. dean of the faculty of management and Bread is often a loss leader, an case for plausible deniability at for 14 years. They don’t have the And for Loblaw, this inci- a professor in the faculty of agriculture item sold at a loss to increase Loblaw is weak at best. market power. dent won’t be as damaging as at Dalhousie University. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 FROM PAGE ONE

GRADING SYSTEM Continued from page 1 “We want a little better understanding of what the ber of heifers, but will also break down number of breeding cows, breeding makeup of the bison (herd) bulls, feeder animals and replacement is, because then it can assist heifers. Questions will also give a snap- us in planning growth in the shot on Canada’s preferred breeds. industry.” Ranchers are asked to report how many plains and wood buffalo they own, as well as any genetic crosses. Terry Kremeniuk Canadian Bison Association executive Farm practices also earn a quick director mention, with questions on feeder ver- sus finishing farms and whether ranch- ers plan to expand their operation in Canadian farms in general have be- upcoming years. come fewer and larger, according to the Questions also delve into last year’s 2016 federal census of agriculture and herd breakdown to measure growth. Kremeniuk says bison ranches have The Canadian Bison Association has followed that trend. Between 2011 and asked producers to report herds as they 2016, the number of bison farms in stood on Jan. 1, 2018. Canada dropped from 1,200 to 975, al- Canada’s bison industry is in the midst of its quinquennial producer survey. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK though herd numbers remained largely Manitoba bison the same. Manitoba Bison Association presi- wise, been drawn into the industry in The province has generally been re- “The bison industry is certainly not dent Nolan Miller echoed Kremeniuk. an effort to bolster producer numbers. sponsive to the national bison census unlike other sectors where there’s been Survey results will help predict herd Miller expects herd numbers will be in the past, Miller said, adding that he, some consolidation and, although the breakdown and determine if there has up across the province once surveys are himself, has already submitted his data. number of producers is smaller, the av- been growth in the herd, something tallied. The provincial group has noted “It might have taken me five to 10 erage (farm) size is larger,” Kremeniuk Miller said is critical to meet current an influx of producers and slow growth minutes to fill it out,” he said. “We keep said. demand. of the herd. it fairly simple to try and encourage In 2013, between 340-360 farmers The Canadian Bison Association is “We’re seeing new people starting people to fill it out.” filled in and returned surveys. working with both its U.S. counterpart up in the industry in the last couple of Surveys are available online through and local conservation groups in a bid years mainly and some herds, existing Fewer producers the Canadian Bison Association and can to grow bison’s share of the meat mar- herds, are growing,” he said. “I think Nationally, the Canadian Bison be submitted by fax, email or regular ket and capitalize on interest in sus- there would be more herds growing. It’s Association expects fewer responses mail to the association’s office in Regina. tainably sourced food. just that people are kind of landlocked. than five years ago, largely due to an First Nations communities have, like- They don’t have more acres for it.” overall decline in producers. [email protected]

grazing Crown land In December, NDP Leader Continued from page 1 Wab Kinew said tendering Crown lands might drive up Trade tie-in price and put young farmers The province has tied the over- at a disadvantage. haul to Manitoba’s obligations The points system gave NEW under the New West Trade more weight to young produc- Partnership, a free trade agree- ers or producers with fewer ment spanning British Columbia cattle, Fox said, but added What matters through the Prairies. that he sees no problem with Canadians from other prov- opening the process up to ten- inces must be eligible to der. Likewise, he dismissed lease Manitoba Crown lands concerns that a tendering most to you. as part of the deal, accord- process might make land ing to a Manitoba Agriculture prices unaffordable. spokesperson. “I think the best, simplest, ™ “This change has created most open and transparent That’s Simplicity an opportunity to modernize system is using the free mar- the existing regulations, creat- ket system and I think that it’s ing more clear and consistent something that people will requirements for all agricultural be able to recognize and see Crown lands – haying, grazing, what land is valued at and or cropping via lease or permit,” hopefully bid accordingly,” he they said. said. Premier Brian Pallister made Fox previously tagged the New West Trade Partnership affordable land access as a a talking point leading up to his topic MBP hoped to bring up 2016 electoral win. with government. His new majority government Manitoba Agriculture says checked the trade deal off its list new farmers will still enter of campaign promises that fall. into the discussion as the sys- Manitoba officially signed on to tem is laid out. the deal in November 2016, with “Young farmers are a key membership starting Jan. 1, 2017. component in farm succes- With all Crown lands admin- sion and successful indus- istered under the same system, try,” the department said over the province has also tied lease email. “As part of our dis- changes to red-tape reduction, cussions with stakeholders, another main point of their term we will be considering what thus far. policies might support and The trade deal adds another encourage young producers layer to MBP’s support. The to use Manitoba’s agricultural group has been a vocal supporter Crown lands.” of Manitoba joining the New West Trade Partnership. Wish list “I think any time that we can MBP will consult with the open up borders, be it interna- province as the new system tionally or interprovincially, it’s goes forward, Fox said. CONFIDENCE IN A JOB DONE RIGHT. SAVE UP TO going to be a boon for the indus- The group would like to see Simplicity™ GoDRI™ is #1 for elite wild try and being able to trade with informed access added to the oat control in wheat. .55 our other Prairie provinces is list of changes, something $5PER ACRE going to help out the ranchers’ Fox says would give produc- POWER, FLEXIBILITY, MORE. when you book by bottom line, most definitely,” Fox ers more biosecurity control. March 15, 2018 with said. Fox added that he would also Go to KeepItSimplicity.com. ™ like to see more assurances Diamond Rewards . Addressing criticism on land use to make sure land Critics have argued that remov- slated for livestock remains ing the points system also grazed. removes needed supports for ® TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. 12/17-57793-01 new producers. [email protected]

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would be really cool to learn Big challenge BY LORRAINE STEVENSON from him,” she said. If it all sounds incredibly Co-operator staff/Warren But it soon became clear daunting, that’s because it is. Brother Albéric was looking “It’s a mix. Excited. Nervous. ustin Peltier and Rachel for a successor. No one among Sometimes overwhelmed,” Is a a k h a d n o i d e a the few remaining monks at says Isaak of how they’re feel- D they’d one day carry on the monastery were offering to ing about what they’ve taken a centuries-old cheese-mak- keep making the cheese. Some on. ing method when they paid outside the monastery had also “There’s a lot of frustrations their first visit to the Trappist expressed interest but eventu- and highs and lows,” adds Monestery at Holland. ally declined. Peltier. “It’s rewarding know- That was two years ago, “We hung out with him ing that Brother Albéric has when the Winnipeg chefs and awhile and talked and realized entrusted us with this and has life partners went out to meet if we don’t do this it’s dead,” a lot of faith in us, but there’s a the monk there making a deli- said Peltier. lot of pressure. When we make cious cheese they’d served to After some serious soul- that first wheel of cheese I clientele with their catering searching, they committed. think we’ll be able to take a lit- company Loaf and Honey. The elderly monk told them tle more of a breath.” Brother Albéric, 83, is the he could only teach Peltier Citing privacy reasons, Rachel Isaak and Dustin Peltier are taking over production of the traditional Trappist monk there who has directly since monastery rules no one from Manitoba Trappist cheese made at the Holland monastery. The couple, who operates a devoted his life to making did not permit Rachel from Agriculture or the Office of the catering company in Winnipeg, now possesses the last four wheels of cheese to be the monastery’s famous pale- entering the area where the Chief Veterinarian could speak made there. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON orange washed-rind cheese cheese was made. Peltier was to what Peltier and Isaak are made with unpasteurized told to instruct her himself. doing, but Peltier says pro- milk. So began their apprentice- The method is said to have mastering. Nor is transferring vincial staff tell them they’re He’s also the last person in ship, and a transfer of knowl- been a Christmas gift to the a traditional method and rec- good candidates for this given North America making it, at edge beyond the monastery’s Manitoba monks in 1918 when ipe from old to new facilities. their extensive understand- least until now. walls. It would have been unim- the monastery was still located Adding to the complexity of it ing of food safety regulation He’d put word out in 2015 aginable in another time. in St. Norbert at Winnipeg. all is that this is cheese made from operating their catering that he’d show others how, If all goes as Peltier and Isaak with unpasteurized milk, which company. says the couple. Long history expect, 2018 will see this cheese poses a higher risk for causing Everyone involved knows Initially, this was just about Monks in Europe have made become a signature product of foodborne illness and that has they have to get this right, he learning as much as they this cheese for centuries and their own making. everyone being extra cautious continued. could about a beautiful cheese the Manitoba monks carried on They know it’s a monumen- about how it will be done. “We’re breaking ground on they loved, says Isaak. the tradition, as part of the pace tal undertaking. For starters, Provincial food inspectors are an industry that isn’t there in “We’d heard he was teaching of life at Holland, since relocat- it’s no small feat learning a pro- working with them as they con- Manitoba,” Peltier said. “We’re people and we just thought it ing here in the early 1970s. cedure others spent a lifetime struct and equip a small-scale going to be the example.” specialized cheese plant, which The couple hopes to launch will be located on Peltier’s their first cheese later this parents’ rural property at year. They haven’t chosen Woodlands. The couple, in the a name for their own prod- meantime, is familiarizing with uct yet. That won’t be easy all the regulations they must either. They aren’t allowed to abide by, including sourcing call it fromage de la frappe. and transporting unpasteurized They wanted to name it after NEW milk for the product. Brother Albéric but he’s told A dairy farmer is lined up to them they can’t do that either. supply it but they cannot take “So we’re still kind of nar- What matters delivery of any milk until they’re rowing it down,” said Peltier. in approved dairy-process- “We’re trying to find a name ing facilities. In early January that will keep it close to the the couple was awaiting con- church and its history and most to you. firmation from provincial where it came from, but won’t authorities to temporarily use get us in trouble with the inspected facilities in a commu- Vatican.” ™ nity kitchen at Warren to start That’s Simplicity cheese production. [email protected]

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EXCHANGES: $1 Cdn: $0.8062 U.S. LIVESTOCK MARKETS January 5, 2018 $1 U.S: $1.2403 Cdn.

column Cattle Prices (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg January 5, 2018 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows — D3 Cows — Fed cattle markets are Bulls — Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — expected to show strength (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — (501-600 lbs.) — Manitoba’s major auction markets closed for the week (401-500 lbs.) — Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) — DAVE SIMS (601-700 lbs.) — “I wouldn’t suggest a feed (501-600 lbs.) — CNSC shortage per se, but certainly the (401-500 lbs.) — Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario consumption will be up.” Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 167.25 - 167.25 $ — Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 163.75 - 168.00 — D1, 2 Cows — — t was a slow start to the new year for D3 Cows — — Bulls — — Manitoba auction marts, as major outlets Steers (901+ lbs.) $ — $ — stayed quiet during the week ended Jan. Anne Wasko I Gateway Livestock Marketing (801-900 lbs.) — — 5. However, it may have been a good time for (701-800 lbs.) — — (601-700 lbs.) — — participants to stay home, due to the cold (501-600 lbs.) — — weather. (401-500 lbs.) — — Feed usage is likely on the minds of some Packers are helping keep prices supported Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ — $ — (801-900 lbs.) — — ranchers, though, as they wonder whether though as they scour the market for more (701-800 lbs.) — — they will need additional supplies to get inventory. (601-700 lbs.) — — their animals through the winter if it stays That sector of the cattle industry is defi- (501-600 lbs.) — — cold. nitely showing profitability, which should (401-500 lbs.) — — “I wouldn’t suggest a feed shortage per keep the market elevated, Wasko said. Futures (January 5, 2018) in U.S. se, but certainly the consumption will be “The packers have definitely been a driver Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change up,” said Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock for the fed cattle,” she said. February 2018 122.25 0.00 January 2018 149.03 3.43 April 2018 123.83 1.08 March 2018 145.55 3.33 Marketing. One thing that would bolster the market June 2018 114.85 1.02 April 2018 145.83 3.15 Cattle tend to put on fewer pounds during in 2018, she noted, would be if both the August 2018 111.73 1.30 May 2018 145.48 3.30 the last few days of finishing when it’s cold, domestic and export markets saw the same October 2018 112.95 1.73 August 2018 148.48 2.40 she noted. It’s an issue that may be felt more level of demand as 2017.

December 2018 115.08 1.45 September 2018 148.05 2.18 acutely this year, too, as forage growth was At the same time, she said, higher volumes Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) curtailed in certain parts of the Prairies due could make that difficult to achieve. Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous to the weather. “We know there’s going to be more beef Dec 30, 2017 Year­ Dec 30, 2017 Year Wasko expects the fed cattle market to around in North America, that’s a given — Canada 35,973 37,599 Prime 690 700 show strength in January. more cattle going on feed.” East 8,574 8,993 AAA 18,046 17,598 West 27,399 28,606 AA 8,209 10,119 “Cattle feeders will be standing their In the near term, cattle prices could face Manitoba NA NA A 249 606 ground pretty stoutly given the cold snap pressure this week after a sell-off in the U.S. U.S. 502,000 515,000 B 353 415 and the slowdown in weight gain on the cat- on Jan. 5. Packers surprised sellers by offer- D 7,600 7,608 tle will slow everything down a wee bit,” she ing lighter bids for slaughter-ready animals, E 203 234 said. which put pressure on dressed sales as well. Shortly before Christmas, Wasko noticed a Editor’s Note: Our weekly table of auc- Hog Prices $5-$7 jump in most classes, so she’s hoping tion market activity will return when sales (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture that will continue. resume. “My guess is, though, as we get into 2018, E - Estimation through the first quarter, we’re going to find Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) marketing not as urgent as we saw in the Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 163E 159.65 151.98 MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 152E 148.11 143.73 first quarter of 2017,” she said. market reporting. ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 142.26 144.10 138.43 PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 144.40 144.81 143.24

Futures (January 5, 2018) in U.S. Hogs Close Change February 2018 71.38 -0.17 April 2018 76.10 0.40 briefs May 2018 80.13 0.05 June 2018 84.98 0.77 July 2018 84.70 0.70 Vampire bats bleed a study into the effects of the About 70 per cent of farm- disease. ers reported nightly attacks farmers dry Dog rabies has almost that left their cows bleeding, Other Market Prices been eliminated in most also raising the risk of other by SOPHIE HARES countries, but vampire bat infections, weight loss and Sheep and Lambs Thomson Reuters Foundation rabies is an emerging prob- lower milk production. SunGold lem, he told the Thomson Rabies cases were under- $/cwt Winnipeg Wooled Fats T oronto Specialty Meats Vampire bats that swoop Reuters Foundation. reported, the research Ewes Choice — 157.05 - 187.46 — Lambs (110+ lb.) — 198.63 - 226.74 down after dark to bite cattle Some farmers in southern showed. More than 700 cows (95 - 109 lb.) Not Available 224.71 - 245.99 in the Peruvian Andes are Peru are reportedly abandon- died from rabies in 2014, (80 - 94 lb.) This Week 260.32 - 304.90 helping trap farmers in pov- ing livestock farming due to costing farmers a total of (Under 80 lb.) — 150.00 - 374.85 (New crop) — — erty by infecting their ani- deaths of their animals from about $170,000. mals with fatal rabies. the infectious disease, he Each cow lost was roughly Comprehensive vaccina- said by phone from Santiago, equal to a farmer’s monthly Chickens E ggs tions of livestock would stop Chile. income. Healthy animals Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded animal deaths hitting farmers In a paper published have a price tag of about Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the as rabies spreads into new recently in the journal $240, and are often sold to 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective November 10, 2013. areas, said Julio Benavides, PLOS Neglected Tropical pay for school and other 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous a researcher at Scotland’s Diseases, Benavides and household expenses, the

A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 University of Glasgow. other researchers charted study noted. A Large 2.00 2.05 “Livestock are considered livestock deaths from vam- At about $12 for an average T urkeys A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 like bank accounts. So los- pire bat rabies in farming herd of 10 cows, an annual Minimum prices as of November 12, 2017 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 ing even one animal keeps communities in Peru’s Cusco, rabies vaccine is unafford- Broiler Turkeys Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 (farmers) under the poverty Apurimac and Ayacucho able for some poor farmers, (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) B 0.45 0.45 line,” said Benavides, who led regions where it is prevalent. said Benavides. Grade A ...... $1.910 C 0.15 0.15 Undergrade ...... $1.820 Hen Turkeys Goats (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Winnipeg Toronto Grade A ...... $1.890 ( Hd Fats) ($/cwt) Undergrade ...... $1.790 Kids — 145.27 - 354.70 L ight Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys — — Mature — 125.07 - 263.82 Grade A ...... $1.890 Undergrade ...... $1.790 H orses Tom Turkeys There will be no market reports from livestock (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Winnipeg Toronto Grade A...... $1.890 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) auctions this week. They will return next issue. Undergrade...... $1.805 <1,000 lbs. — — Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise. 1,000 lbs.+ — 57.50 - 57.50 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 9 GRAIN MARKETS column Manitoba Elevator Prices

Average quotes as of January 5, 2018 ($/tonne)

Future Basis Cash Canola futures improve E. Manitoba wheat 230.29 17.03 247.32 W. Manitoba wheat 230.29 0.72 231.01 despite bearish outlook E. Manitoba canola 498.20 -16.01 482.20 W. Manitoba canola 498.20 -25.22 472.98 Very early forecasts point to another big canola crop Source: pdqinfo.ca

may not be that great, the alternatives are Phil Franz-Warkentin worse in many cases and early forecasts sug- Port Prices CNSC gest another large canola crop in 2018. All that should keep canola under pressure in the near As of Friday, January 5, 2018 ($/tonne) term, barring activity in outside markets. Last Week Weekly Change Movement in the Canadian dollar could be another bearish influence, if the first trading U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston 223.19 n/a CE Futures Canada canola contracts week of 2018 is any indication. The currency U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland n/a n/a moved higher during the first trading week climbed well above the 80 U.S. cents mark on Canola Thunder Bay 508.20 3.20 of 2018, as speculators covered short posi- some favourable jobs data, and could be due I Canola Vancouver 524.20 4.20 tions and the market saw a modest recovery for some more strength if improving economic off late-December lows. indicators also result in an increase in interest Bitterly cold temperatures across much of rates from the Bank of Canada. Western Canada and the resulting slowdown In Chicago, excitement these days is all in country movement were also supportive, weather related. Argentina is either too dry or Closing Futures Prices although the latest grain-handling numbers seeing just enough water, depending on the As of Thursday, January 4, 2018 ($/tonne) still show ample supplies in the commercial day and the forecast. South American soy- pipeline. beans are still being planted in some areas, Last Week Weekly Change The general outlook remains relatively bear- and day-to-day shifting weather outlooks ICE canola 492.10 -2.90 ish for canola, despite the early-2018 pop which sway the futures could lead to longer- ICE milling wheat n/a n/a higher, with the narrowing old/new-crop term trends once the outlook from the conti- spread worth keeping an eye on. nent gets a bit clearer. The U.S. Department of ICE barley n/a n/a As recently as November 2017, the July 2018 Agriculture releases a slew of reports on Jan. Mpls. HRS wheat 230.29 2.48 canola contract routinely traded at a premium 12, including quarterly stocks, winter wheat Chicago SRW wheat 158.27 4.59 of $30 to the November 2018 contract. That acres and updated production estimates, was before Statistics Canada raised its pro- which could provide some nearby direction Kansas City HRW wheat 160.76 7.35 duction estimates and concerns over tight for grains and oilseeds. Corn 138.28 1.48 supplies by next summer started to fade. The Wheat futures were also keeping an eye on Oats 161.13 6.32 old/new-crop spread hit a session low of $2.50 weather forecasts, with cold temperatures over at one point during the week, but even- across the U.S. Plains raising concerns over Soybeans 353.29 2.11 tually settled with the July contract trading winterkill. However, world wheat supplies Soymeal 350.33 -2.98 at a premium of $7.90 per tonne to new-crop remain large and all three U.S. wheat con- November. tracts ran into resistance and drifted lower in Soyoil 741.98 10.80 In addition to expectations that canola sup- the latter half of the week. plies won’t be that tight by the end of the crop year, the narrowing old/new-crop spread also Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Cash Prices Winnipeg ties into ideas that farmers will likely seed a Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and big canola crop again this spring. While prices commodity market reporting. As of Friday, January 5, 2018 ($/tonne)

Last Week Weekly Change Feed wheat n/a n/a For three-times-daily market reports and more from Feed barley 169.48 4.13 Rye Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at n/a n/a Flaxseed 466.51 7.48 www.manitobacooperator.ca. Feed peas n/a n/a Oats 183.50 -3.24 Soybeans 363.03 15.07 Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) 17.65 0.00 Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) Ask Ask

Prairie wheat bids follow U.S. futures higher The Canadian dollar rose almost one U.S. cent on the week

Average durum prices were up across BY ASHLEY ROBINSON Western Canada, with bids ranging CNS Canada from about $268 to $275 per tonne. Average (CWRS) prices ranged from about $231 per tonne in The March spring wheat contract ard red spring wheat bids in western Manitoba to as high as $252 in parts of Alberta. in Minneapolis, off of which most Western Canada rose over the CWRS contracts in Canada are based, H past week, following the lead was quoted Jan. 5 at US$6.2675 per of U.S. futures markets, despite gains bushel, up 12 U.S. cents from the in the Canadian dollar. previous week. Depending on the location, aver- Kansas City hard red winter wheat age Canada Western Red Spring futures, traded in Chicago, are more (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat tonne above the futures when using basis levels at about US$27-$44 closely linked to CPSR in Canada. prices rose by about $3-$4 per tonne the grain company methodology of below the futures. The March K.C. wheat contract was in some areas of Western Canada, quoting the basis as the difference Looking at it the other way around, quoted at US$4.375 per bushel on Jan. according to price quotes from a between U.S. dollar-denominated if Minneapolis futures are converted 5, up 10.25 U.S. cents compared to the cross-section of delivery points futures and Canadian dollar cash to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis previous week. compiled by PDQ (Price and Data bids. levels across Western Canada range The March Chicago Board of Quotes). Average prices ranged from When accounting for cur- from $33 to $54 below the futures. Trade soft wheat contract settled at about $231 per tonne in western rency exchange rates by adjusting Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) US$4.3075 on Jan. 5, up 3.75 U.S. Manitoba to as high as $252 in parts Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, wheat bids were up by $3-$4. Prices cents on the week. of Alberta. CWRS bids ranged from US$186 to across the Prairies ranged from The Canadian dollar continued Quoted basis levels varied from US$203 per tonne, which were down $175 per tonne in southwestern its rally, settling Jan. 5 at 80.63 U.S. location to location, but fell slightly, on a U.S. dollar basis on the week. Saskatchewan to $195 per tonne in cents, up by almost a whole cent to range from about $1 to $22 per That would put the currency adjusted parts of Alberta. compared to the previous week. 10 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 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 Cervid producers call foul on CFIA participation requirement They say a new move to require participation in a ‘voluntary’ program if farmers want support isn’t helpful for areas without CWD

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

anitoba elk and deer producers are less than M impressed with incom- ing federal rules over chronic wasting disease (CWD). As of April 1, producers who want federal help with CWD are going to have to be part of the CFIA’s Voluntary Herd Certification Program. They’ll only be compensated for destroyed animals if they are registered with the program. The agency says rules need to be tightened after years of effort have failed to eliminate the disease from Alberta and Saskatchewan. The two provinces are the only places in Canada to test positive for the disease and new cases continue to be found in both wild and farmed herds. Four herds tested positive in 2017, all in Saskatchewan. With several cases inch- ing close to the border with Manitoba, this province has been on guard against the CWD for years. Manitoba Sustainable Development has set aside a CWD surveillance zone along the provincial border and parts of Ian Thorleifson’s elk operation will feel the effect when the CFIA tightens chronic wasting disease regulations this year. Photo: Ian Thorleifson western Manitoba. Any deer or elk hunted in this region must be year will come with a new level “The biggest thing is the biose- gone or “any other reason or submitted for testing each hunt- of certification. New animals curity measures,” McIsaac said. circumstance over which the ing season and there are limits or embryos must come from a “That is the biggest change in all “I think that we’re owner could not reasonably be to transporting harvested game, farm with an equal rating, or the this.” very supportive of expected to have control, result- the use of some hunting aids, and entire farm gets moved down to the herd certification ing in the destruction or disap- importing cervids to the province. match the new arrivals. Producers displeased program, but pearance of the body, such as a The program covers deadstock The new policy has been met flood.” Volunteer testing for all animals older than with dismay from Manitoba’s elk they have made it Those may not cover all sce- The CFIA’s Dr. Alex McIsaac says a year. industry. extremely difficult, narios, Eisner said. He, himself, disease tracking will happen for Animals cannot be tested live Ian Thorleifson, president and especially has had animals go missing every case, regardless of whether for the disease, although both of the Manitoba Elk Growers without explanation. the farmer is registered. The industry and government are Association, says they support a difficult for people He has not decided whether to agency will not, however, order working to develop a live test. robust monitoring system, but who are in areas join the certification program. animals destroyed or pay out the Manitoba already requires called the CFIA changes, “poorly where CWD “I really agree with a good solid farmer for any loss unless they all mature elk and farmed deer conceived.” has never been program and I think Manitoba are part of the Voluntary Herd to be tested after death. The “We consulted with CFIA for has it,” he said. Certification Program. program, however, will add a many years looking for improve- diagnosed.” The Manitoba Elk Growers Response for unregistered mandatory third-party inven- ments to the program and were Association says April is still too farms will depend on the farmer tory for the first two years, plus not able to come up with signifi- Ian Thorleifson soon for regulations to be put in or, in some cases, provincial rules, every three years afterward. cant improvements beyond what president of the Manitoba Elk play. Thorleifson also pointed McIsaac said. Farmers with CWD An accredited veterinarian will we were doing at the time,” he Growers Association to research looking for a viable will still be able to ship animals for administer the program, as said. “We had the herd certifi- live test. Thorleifson would like slaughter. well as submit a yearly inven- cation program in place. I think down with a CWD positive for to see those tests in place before McIsaac says those positive, tory report, including identified that we’re very supportive of the whatever reason, there could be changes like the ones proposed unregistered animals are unlikely animals, which animals entered herd certification program, but a variety of reasons, and CFIA by the CFIA. to spur an outbreak even without or left the farm, destinations, they have made it extremely dif- says, ‘No, (we’re) not going to do “For them to impose those CFIA response. certification status of any farm ficult, and especially difficult for anything about it.’ Then you’ve changes and drop CWD man- “The animals are off the prop- the producer got animals from, people who are in areas where got a naive province with a dis- agement, to a certain extent, erty and they’ll get disposed of deaths and escapes and CWB CWD has never been diagnosed.” ease on a farm, no evidence of into the lap of the province, we properly at slaughter and that’s lab results. Thorleifson said program where it came from and the pos- think is inappropriate and unfair the end of it,” he said, adding “The report must account for requirements make it difficult sibility of it spreading to else- and, again, poorly considered,” that the CFIA has a protocol for every cervid over 12 months to get and remain certified. He where, and we really don’t think he said. “I think there should CWD-positive animals to go to of age that has died, and must has also taken exception to the that’s good management,” he have been a lot more discus- slaughter. state that all the records that the rule that a producer must be said. sion between the provinces and Producers looking for pro- owner is required to keep have part of the program if the CFIA various stakeholders with CFIA gram details will have to look fur- been examined and found satis- is to intervene or compensate Too rigid about these particular changes.” ther than the CFIA’s main CWD factory,” the CFIA says. the farmer. The result, he fears, John Eisner of Swan Valley Elk C F I A c o n s u l t e d w i t h website. Regular herd veterinarians can might create a foothold for Ranch also argued that produc- stakeholders through 2016. Standards are published under get accredited through the CFIA the disease in provinces like ers may lose certification, not Thorleifson admits that his the Accredited Veterinarian’s district offices, McIsaac said. The Manitoba, should a farm not be due to negligence, but from organization has been in discus- Manual, also available online, veterinarian plays a larger role registered, contract CWD and chance, if an animal is lost. sion with the CFIA for years, but McIsaac stressed. in the new system and will be then continue to operate. The program exempts pro- says they saw little interaction Producers will need at least five needed for more time on farm, “You have a farm that is not ducers from submitting heads after changes were proposed. years to rise through the program something McIsaac admits will participating in the herd certifi- if an animal is lost to fire, theft, and become fully certified. Each raise costs for producers. cation program. Then, it comes predation where the head is [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 11

Landals named New technique can quickly detect 2017 Carl Block Award recipient impurities in ground beef The honour is to The system would help fight food fraud and ensure food safety acknowledge a long career advancing food inspection tool for govern- STAFF ment and industry. “By using this innovative technique, animal health in “By using this innovative f you’re worried about just technique, the detection of food the detection of food fraud can be simpler, Canada what your ground meat or fraud can be simpler, faster and faster and easier.” Isausage may contain, help easier,” said the study’s lead STAFF may be on the way. author Yaxi Hu, a PhD candidate Researchers at the University in UBC’s faculty of land and An Alberta veterinar- of British Columbia have food systems. ian has been named the found a better way to identify Food fraud is the intentional Yaxi Hu recipient of a national unwanted animal products in misrepresentation of food prod- UBC award for outstanding ground beef. ucts for economic gain. When contributions to animal Food science students led producers hold an excess sup- health. by professor Xiaonan Lu used ply of meat or byproducts for foreign species in meat prod- energy from the spectrometer’s Dr. Duane Landals, of a laser-equipped spectrometer which there is relatively little ucts, but what DNA testing can- laser in different ways. The Onoway, Alta., has been and statistical analysis to deter- market demand, the potential not do is identify offal mixed in spectrometer captures these given the 2017 Carl Block mine with 99 per cent accuracy exists for unscrupulous opera- with meat of the same species. signals — or spectra — to pro- Award by the Canadian whether ground beef samples tors to try to pass those prod- To establish their method, duce an “image” of each sub- Animal Health Coalition. included other animal parts. ucts off as something else. In the UBC researchers aimed a stance. These spectral images The award is in mem- They were able to say with 80 the past five years, high-profile spectrometer at meat samples can serve as a library for com- ory of Carl Block, who per cent accuracy which animal scandals in the U.K., Ireland, they had prepared by grinding parison with other samples. was chair of the CAHC parts were used, and in what and Russia have seen lamb, together beef and offal from Whether a meat sample is when he passed away as concentration. chicken and even rat meat sub- local supermarkets at various authentic or adulterated with the result of a small plane Their new method can stituted for higher-quality meat concentrations. Because ani- offal can be determined by crash in May 2002. accomplish all of this in less products. mal products all have different comparing its spectral image For more than 37 years than five minutes, which makes DNA testing has proven effi- chemical compositions, their with the pre-established library, Landals has “contrib- it a potentially transformative cient and accurate in identifying molecules absorb and scatter to see if there’s a match. uted significantly” to veterinary medicine, both in Canada and internationally. His leadership and organizational skills saw Sharing Ideas and Information for Efficient Pork Production him serve as Canadian Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l Association president, executive member and c o u n c i l m e m b e r f o r Alberta, as well as CVMA’s representative with CAHC Manitoba for a number of years. 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BeefTalk: Keeping more heifers turned out well Hanging on to your heifers in tough times can help preserve a herd’s genetics and increase management flexibility

score and longevity in cattle. cow numbers will have vary- capacity was assumed to be an Time will tell. Producers may BY KRIS RINGWALL The centre kept all the heifers, ing impacts on the cow age indication of adaptation issues. have a hidden opportunity to NDSU beef specialist bred them and placed them in distribution. The remaining heifers were consider keeping more heif- the cow herd. The unexpected One point that stood out developed and bred with the ers and exposing them to the ow do you cut cow result allowed for a more rapid in the centre’s favour was the expectation they would return bull. During droughts, preserv- numbers in half and changeover in the cow herd large inventory of younger, to the DREC. ing a herd’s genetics can be H maintain the same as 117 older cows were sold to lighter cows. That was a good To date, 229 developed accomplished by keeping more number of cows calving? spare winter feed. thing this year. Heifer retention females, or just less than 76 per heifers, which also increases That seems like a strange Fortunately, the centre has at the centre means keeping cent, are pregnant. Of the ini- flexibility within managerial question, but the question 86 pregnant heifers from last all the heifers. The require- tial set of 100 heifers born in options. surfaced as the Dickinson year’s calf crop, so the cur- ments: The heifer had to be 2014, 77 coming four-year-old Essentially, finding a loca- Research Extension Center rent bred female inventory is alive with no obvious health cows, or 77 per cent, remain. tion to park bred heifers for the (DREC) prepped for the cur- 229. This is not a traditional issues, no heifers born twin to Of the second set of 93 heif- winter months is easier than rent drought on this year’s approach, but one factor stood a bull (freemartins), no obvi- ers born in 2015, 66 coming trying to purchase and trans- feed supply. The answer is to out very clearly: The younger ous structural issues and at three-year-old cows, or 71 per port hay. Like most, we learn develop all the heifers as future cows are lighter and require least 500 pounds at a year of cent, remain. Of this year’s 110 as we go, and in preparation brood cows. less feed, and bred heifers have age. Heifers that met these heifers born in 2016, 86 coming for future droughts, producers The answer may seem more flexibility to seek outside requirements were retained for two-year-old heifers, or 78 per should start thinking of how as strange as the question, locations to feed. development. cent, remain. to aggressively maintain more but keep in mind one of the The bred heifers were Interestingly, during the past The essence of the project heifers and let Mother Nature focuses of the centre is to transferred from the North three years, following a low- is to follow the cows through- select out the less adapted maintain calves longer in their Dakota State University Beef input winter backgrounding out their lifetime and evaluate heifers. life cycle, utilizing lower inputs Cattle Research Complex in period, no heifers had health, the effect of frame size on the The bottom line is to and more forage. The bottom Fargo, where they were devel- structural or weight issues, and lifetime production of the cow explore more options on keep- line: more pounds of beef. oped and bred, to the Central only an occasional freemartin and birth weight of her calf. ing a higher percentage of The centre summered Grasslands Research Extension was put with the steer calves. That will be another story at a the annual calf crop as year- 262 mixed-age cows in 2017. Center near Streeter for win- So essentially, if a heifer was later date. lings and taking advantage of Because of the feed situation, ter feeding. The DREC took weaned, she was sent to the The point today is simple: If the yearlings’ ability to grow. the centre cut the cow herd to advantage of the feed resources NDSU Heifer Development a producer keeps all the heifers Heifers may be a good option, 143 coming three- and four- in eastern North Dakota and Center at NDSU in Fargo. and exposes them to the bull, and keeping a younger cow year-old cows this past fall, saved hay-shipping costs. The DREC has sent 303 approximately 20 per cent, herd allows a producer to man- plus 18 embryo-transfer cows Interestingly, cow numbers heifers to the NDSU Heifer or one heifer out of five, may age the mature weight of the that are treated as a separate can vary tremendously within Development Center in the not become established as a cow herd. herd. a given time period for a given past three years. Heifers not mature cow in the breeding As a background note, start- cattle operation. And, depend- adjusting to a confined feeding herd. In this particular study, a Kris Ringwall is a beef cattle extension ing in 2014, the centre began ing on what the makeup of the system were sold as yearlings cow needs to be open two con- specialist with North Dakota State a study to evaluate frame inventory is, the reduction in because the lack of adjustment secutive years to be culled. University.

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COLUMN Make sure your calves get off to a proper start Calves need adequate amounts of high-quality colostrum after birth and substitutes are a good option

ROY LEWIS DVM Beware of the very Beef 911 cheap colostrum supplements, or should I say those touting themselves here have been many arti- cles written over the years as a colostrum T on the value of calves substitute. receiving adequate amounts of good-quality colostrum. Also over the years, colostrum sub- stitutes have come into greater and greater usage. Several things have led to this change. Colostrum substitutes the amount was adequate or have become higher quality and the quality high enough, don’t are more convenient than using hesitate to give the colostrum frozen colostrum. As well, with replacer. It is an investment fewer cows needing help dur- worth making and will pro- ing calving and more produc- duce many benefits down the ers calving later on grass, heavy line both for that particular calf producing cows are not around and for the herd in general (if to save colostrum from. (It was for instance a herd outbreak of always considered best to have scours could be avoided). colostrum from your own cows, This spring have a sup- which are on your nutritional ply of colostrum replacer on and vaccination program.) hand because when you need The colostrum we get from it, you need it now and I mean the Saskatoon Colostrum right now (within the first four Company (with such names to six hours of life). You should as Headstart and Calf’s Choice always have some on hand and Total) are pasteurized in a spray it is available at most veterinary dry process, mainly to ensure photo: thinkstock clinics, feed mills, or farm sup- diseases such as Johne’s are not the 100g IgG.) These products more likely to have show up in New research is revealing how ply stores. Make sure and clean passed on. All batches are also may seem expensive but the old your own calves. taking in colostrum sets the calf and disinfect where appropriate tested in calves as well as in the adage, you get what you pay for, At our clinic, we used to up for the long term in terms of the nipple bottles or esophageal lab before being released on the holds true. The better-quality acquire frozen colostrum from how fat is metabolized and how feeders between usages. Keep market. All the other products colostrum supplements — that reputable dairies, which had this improves the productivity one feeding device exclusively sold in Canada are imported is, those with higher levels of vaccinated their cows. Now of the animal. In that critical for newborn calves. from the U.S. These other com- immunoglobulin — are gener- most of these dairies contract first few hours of life, colostrum Have a great calving season panies take out some of the fat, ally more expensive. to the Saskatoon Colostrum uptake has been proven time everybody. as well as some of the antimi- Beware of the very cheap Company because its products and time again to benefit the calf crobial and immune factors. colostrum supplements, or offer convenience to the farmer for the rest of its life. Let’s ensure Roy Lewis practised large-animal There is a big market for these should I say those touting them- with a product that can be kept our newborn calves get that veterinary medicine for more than 30 other factors in the human selves as a colostrum substitute. at room temperature and can vital amount of colostrum in the years and now works part time as a health supplement field. 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see another reinforcing shot of WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte cold air as a second arctic high Weather Vane pushes through over the week- end. A third arctic high is then forecast to drop southeastward early next week, helping to keep temperatures near the low end of he weather models have the usual temperature range. The been doing a fairly good one positive is that it doesn’t look T job of predicting the big like there will be much in the way picture, but are struggling a lit- of winds during this period. tle with the details. We saw this This third area of high pressure over the weekend as air much is expected to move quickly to warmer than anticipated moved our southeast by Wednesday of in on Sunday and ended up stick- next week. The clockwise circu- ing around for an extra day or two lation around this high will help before the arctic air returned. to boost temperatures a little bit, For this forecast period, we will but it looks like we’ll see one more be dealing with a second area area of arctic high pressure move of low pressure forecast to track in late next week to keep the mid- through central and northern January cold snap going. Looking regions on Wednesday. Most of further ahead, there is some indi- the snow from this system should cation that the weather pattern stay to our north, but the north- will switch to a more westerly to ern parts of agricultural Manitoba southwesterly flow. This could could see a few centimetres from mean milder temperatures along this system. This low will help to with better chances for some keep southern regions nice and snow. mild with highs expected to be Usual temperature range for around -4 C on Wednesday before this period: Highs, -23 to -6 C; colder temperatures move back in lows, -34 to -15 C. on Thursday. This cold air will be ushered Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession in by an area of arctic high pres- with a BA (Hon.) in geography, This map from the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine shows global temperature anomalies during the peak of the holiday cold sure sliding southward behind specializing in climatology, from the snap across parts of North America. Note that our region was one of the only cold spots on Earth at that time. Wednesday’s low. Expect day- U of W. He operates a computerized time highs to drop back down to weather station near Birds Hill Park. around -20 C with overnight lows Contact him with your questions and in the -26 to -30 C range. We will comments at [email protected].

A year of heat, hurricanes and wildfires Closer to home, enjoying the outdoors last month was difficult at best

and Puerto Rico and it is esti- the eighth-lowest level for Arctic BY DANIEL BEZTE After a very warm start to the month, mated over 1,000 lives were sea ice over the satellite records. Co-operator contributor lost. Hurricane Harvey was the Combine this with lower-than- temperatures took a nose-dive just before next big one, estimated to be a average ice thickness and lower- t’s time for our annual look Christmas and never really recovered. one-in-2,000-year event, bring- than-average Antarctic sea ice back at the top weather sto- ing record-smashing rainfall to extent and it adds up to record- Iries of 2017, beginning this southern Texas. Lastly, Hurricane or near-record-low global ice week with a look at the top glo- Irma had a peak wind speed of volumes. bal weather stories, then zoom- nearly 300 km/h — the highest I have room for one more big ing in later on the top Canadian, recorded wind speeds on Earth weather story of 2017 and that Prairie and Manitoba weather in 2017. would have to be the wildfires stories. Before we dive in we’ll term average. Dauphin had a Almanac and NOAA call for Next on the list was the global caused by warm and dry con- need to take a quick look back mean monthly temperature of below-average temperatures in heat. Despite a La Niña weather ditions in several different parts at December’s weather across -13.4 C, just 0.3 C below aver- January, so despite the cold start pattern, which usually results of the world. Here in Canada southern and central Manitoba. age. Brandon was the hot spot, at to the month, there is still hope in cooler global temperatures, we saw several large fires this After a very warm start to the least compared to average, with for milder temperatures to move the Earth continued to run summer across parts of British month, temperatures took a a mean monthly temperature back in (check out the forecast). a temperature in 2017. Final Columbia. Farther south, after nose-dive just before Christmas of -13.7 C, 0.3 C above its long- The only forecaster I found call- numbers are not all in yet, but it a wet winter, which provided and never really recovered. I term average. Looking at precipi- ing for above-average snowfall in looks like 2017 will be the third- good moisture for rapid growth won’t call it the worst cold snap tation, our region avoided any January is the Canadian warmest year on record. This of vegetation, very dry condi- we have seen (you just have major storms during the month Farmers’ Almanac. The rest would have the top four warm- tions moved in across much of to think back to the winter of of December, which resulted in call for near- to below-average est years on record all occurring California creating the perfect 2013-14), but it certainly was an all three locations reporting well- amounts. over the last four years. Despite conditions for wildfires. From annoying one. I think the big- below-average amounts of snow. these numbers, it appears that October into December dry gest reason this cold snap hit To summarize, December Fastest winds on Earth it still only takes a two-week weather and high winds resulted so high on the annoying factor was cold and dry in the east N ow, on to the world’s top cold snap over a small portion in several wildfires that con- was due to its timing, just over with near-average tempera- weather stories of 2017. No. of the Earth (Eastern Canada sumed over 5,000 structures and the Christmas holidays when a tures and dry conditions in the 1 on the list is actually a series and the U.S) to make people killed at least 44 people. number of us like to get out and western and central regions. of weather events: the hurri- argue there is no global warm- Elsewhere, dry conditions in visit or just enjoy the outdoors. Looking back at the forecasts canes that devastated parts of ing going on. Portugal and Spain helped to Due to the cold temperatures it would appear none success- the Caribbean and the southern Tied into the warm global tem- fuel two wildfire outbreaks: one and wind, getting outside and fully predicted the below-aver- U.S. from August to October. peratures is the next weather in June where 64 people were enjoying it for any length of time age amounts of snow, but the Near-record-warm sea surface story: global sea ice extent. After killed and one in October when was nearly impossible. Canadian Farmers’ Almanac, the temperatures, combined with a record-breaking start to the thousands of small fires flared up When the numbers were CFS model, NOAA, the Weather favourable upper-level winds, year for monthly low levels of under strong winds coming out added up, it turned out that the Network and my forecast all allowed for several intense hur- Arctic sea ice, the summer melt of the Sahara Desert, resulting in Winnipeg region was the cold called for near- to slightly below- ricanes to develop. Hurricane season turned out to be cool and 49 reported deaths. spot, with a mean monthly tem- average temperatures. Maria inflicted over US$100 stormy, resulting in less-than- Next week we’ll look at some perature for December of -14.8 Looking ahead to the rest of billion in damages across optimal melt conditions. This weather events that occurred a C, just over 1.5 C below the long- January, the Canadian Farmers’ Dominica, the Virgin Islands resulted in 2017 coming in as little closer to home in 2017. The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 15 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 Being the best is no longer good enough Global wheat buyers love our quality but cheaper alternatives have increased the need for building relationships

Black Sea threat BY JENNIFER BLAIR Consistent quality kept coming up Staff with the millers and bakers they talked to.

recent trade mission to pro- “We’re known as a provider of 2018 FMC Corporation. ® mote Canadian wheat went consistent quality, and that’s quite A around the world in 14 days important,” said Auch. “Bakers — or at least that’s how it felt to Greg want to be able to have the same Porozni. thing on the shelf for their custom- “We had a very successful mis- ers every day. And they know that sion,” the Mundare, Alta. farmer said when they buy Canadian quality, of his travels to Indonesia, Dubai, what we’re telling them is actually Nigeria, and Ghana last month. what we’re selling them.” “These are growth markets, and By and large, Canadian hard red that’s a really good-news story for spring wheat is the best seller. Canadian wheat producers.” “In every country, there is a Porozni joined a cohort of farm- demand for our high-quality ers and reps from Cereals Canada, CWRS,” said Auch. “We’re starting Cigi (Canadian International Grains to see some CPS and durum sales Institute), and the Canadian Grain into these areas as well, but by far, Commission on the two-week trip the vast majority of what we sell to these markets. And in those Mundare, Alta. producer Greg Porozni (l) talks wheat with Essa Al Ghurair, owner of the into those countries is CWRS.” regions, sustainability was “the big largest flour mill and canola crush plant in the United Arab Emirates, during a recent trade In one country he visited, they theme — clean air, clean water, mission. PHOTO: Supplied actually labelled their high-quality clean land.” bin as CWRS. “In Canada, we have all that, but “I wanted to tell them our good- want to make sure that they under- But for developing countries like when you land in these cities and news story about how we are sus- stand where their wheat is coming the ones Porozni visited, Canadian see nothing but smog and polluted tainable and how we’re producing a from and how it’s being produced.” wheat serves a different purpose rivers and people everywhere, it very nutritious and healthy crop in It’s no surprise that Canadian — it’s blended with cheap wheat starts to resonate that we take it for a very sustainable manner. wheat — and wheat producers from the Black Sea region, which granted,” said Porozni, who sits on “I think we got that point across.” — are a hot commodity in these sells for about $50 a tonne less. the Alberta Wheat Commission and emerging markets. Buyers want “If you’re… importing a million Cereals Canada boards. Keen interest Canada’s high-quality, high-protein tonnes, that’s $50 million,” said Across the globe in another Auch was “amazed” that 80 to 90 wheat, and they want to hear about Porozni. “Yeah, we’d like to sell 100 emerging wheat market, Kevin Auch per cent of the buyers in those this year’s crop directly from the per cent wheat to these countries, had a similar experience. countries attended the information source. but these are developing countries. “Sustainability is not just a North seminars hosted by the Canadian “That’s why I think it’s so impor- They’re quite poor. Frankly, they 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 American thing — it’s something mission. tant for farmers to go on these trips, can’t afford it. DuPont. Express has been sold to FMC by for 1, 2017, the PMRA registration As of November that’s becoming important around “We weren’t just talking to a especially into Third World coun- “I’d rather send a 50 per cent the world,” said Auch, who visited couple of people. We were talk- tries that don’t know what we do as blend to them than nothing.” Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and ing to the vast majority of buyers producers in Western Canada,” said Every country he visited was Mexico City in mid-November. and mills and processors in those Porozni. importing Black Sea wheat and “People want to make sure we’re countries,” he said. “It’s a little bit He shared an example of an that makes building relation- taking care of the planet as we pro- intimidating in a way. Here I am as ongoing concern in countries close ships more important that ever, he duce food in our production sys- a farmer from Carmangay, Alberta, to the equator — moisture content added. tems. There’s a real desire for sus- and I’m an ambassador for some- of wheat. “We need to get out there to our tainability in the world right now thing that’s a lot bigger than me.” “I just showed them where I farm customers because everybody else and for farmers and agriculture to In fact, one man drove eight and explained that we struggle is beating down the doors and consider the environment when hours to attend a seminar in with moisture year after year,” said talking about their wheat.” we’re producing our food.” Ecuador, which started at 8 a.m. Porozni. “I explained that we would Auch agrees that having the best And that was the message the “He wanted to get to that meet- love to give them 13 per cent mois- quality isn’t, by itself, enough. Alberta Wheat chair stressed when ing so much that he sacrificed ture consistently, but we just can’t. “We’re not the only country in talking with South American millers a night’s sleep to get there,” said “When you talk about it and give the world that sells wheat. If we’re and bakers. Auch. “I was quite impressed with examples about how you struggle not there, our competitors will be. “I was sitting beside guys who are the dedication that these buyers on your farm, instead of a scientist And they’ll gladly eat our lunch buying a quarter of a million tonnes have — they want to come and saying we have different climatic for us. I don’t want to see that of Canadian wheat at a time,” said hear about Canadian wheat and zones, it resonates a bit better. happen.” Auch, who also sits on Cereals they’re interested in it. They’re talking about theory. I’m Canada’s board. “It’s their livelihood, and they talking about practice.” [email protected]

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2588 Express 2018 Print ad_Wrap Ad.indd 1 12/22/17 8:57 AM 16 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 Monsanto highlights research pipeline Xtend soybeans with added glufosinate tolerance isn’t far off, but glyphosate- and dicamba-tolerant canola is still five or six years out

“I think it’s a key technology farmers can use to increase BY ALLAN DAWSON and one that will be impor- “We’re seeing soybean varieties literally perform yields more sustainably, said Co-operator staff tant for canola production in its chief science officer Sam Canada.” at 40 to 50 bushels (an acre), which I think, Eathington. icamba-tolerant can- provides an exciting new option for Canadian Climate expects to have 50 ola is coming and so is Resistance battle farmers to use and take advantage of... ” million paid acres this year. D a triple-threat soybean, Making crops resistant to sev- About a million of those are resistant to glyphosate, dicamba eral herbicides with different in Ontario. Climate has been and glufosinate. modes of action for killing Robb Fraley working on adapting its That’s just some of what’s in weeds is critical in the battle FieldView platform for wheat Monsanto’s crop and weed-con- against herbicide-resistant and canola in Western Canada. trol pipeline, Robb Fraley, the weeds, he added. The company is also mak- seed and pesticide giant’s exec- “We are also developing new a clear understanding of the tools across a broad breeding ing progress with a new smart- utive vice-president and chief formulations of dicamba... to label,” Fraley said. program and used it to develop phone-based corn disease technology officer told reporters bring new combinations of There were only a few drift a number of new products diagnosis app. during a conference call Jan. 4. new modes of action so that complaints from dicamba that can range from disease- “You can get a real-time Fraley sees great things com- farmers have more enduring used on Xtend soybeans in resistant traits to traits that diagnosis right there in the ing from new gene editing tools for weed control,” Fraley Manitoba last year, Manitoba can improve the nutritional or field and go ahead and decide techniques, innovations from said. “We see the dicamba trait Agriculture said. quality aspects of fresh fruits what action you want to take,” Monsanto’s precision farm- being a very strong partner and vegetables.” Eathington said. ing platform, The Climate trait with these other technolo- Canadian challenges Gene edited plants should go The current prototype is 90 Corporation, and Bayer’s pur- gies for years to come.” Meanwhile, Monsanto contin- through the regulatory process per cent accurate and getting chase of Monsanto, a US$66- Fraley said the company’s ues to work on Chinese regula- faster than those with foreign better, he added. billion deal, yet to be approved ultimate goal is to ensure tors to approve TruFlex canola. genes, but they’re still going Fraley said he is excited by the European Union. farmers have two or three dif- Canadian regulators approved to require six or seven years of about the prospect of Bayer ferent modes of action in all it in 2012. TruFlex withstands plant breeding and seed pro- and Monsanto teaming up. Soybeans first their crops, enabling them to higher doses of glyphosate for duction, Fraley said. “I see that as allowing our Triple-stacked soybeans will hit continue controlling grassy better weed control and more “I think those first-genera- two companies to really accel- fields sooner than dicamba-tol- and broadleaf weeds for the application flexibility. tion products really will repre- erate the pace of innovation erant canola, Fraley said. future. “That technology, in my sent a combination of breed- through our complementary “Depending on the final reg- “I think that lets them get mind, should’ve been in the ing traits, biotech traits, gene skills and a shared vision for ulatory approvals we should ahead of some of the chal- Canadian market three or four edited traits, because that’s agriculture,” he said. “Our R&D launch in the next two to three lenges that they’ve seen his- years ago,” Fraley said. what’s going to give farmers the team is excited and energized years,” he said about the new torically with weed resistance,” Monsanto is also making benefits and features that are by some of the new areas of soybeans resistant to three her- Fraley said. headway developing earlier- important in their operation,” scientific advancement that we bicides — glyphosate, dicamba Xtend soybeans, which are maturing varieties of corn and he said. think we’ll be able to unlock by and glufosinate. “We are now tolerant to the herbicides soybeans for Western Canada, combining with Bayer. That’s going through the advanced glyphosate and dicamba, were Fraley said. Going digital going to allow us to bring new regulatory approval. Testing has a big success in the United “We’re seeing corn yields of M o n s a n t o ’ s C l i m a t e and more products to farmers been very strong for the prod- States in 2017, Fraley said. 120 to 150 bushels per acre,” Corporation is taking a grow- and do it faster.” uct in terms of weed control Monsanto trials showed he said. “We’re seeing soybean ing volume of digital data and and developing the herbicide Xtend soybeans yielded 5.7 varieties literally perform at 40 turning it into information [email protected] formulation and we’re in the bushels an acre more than to 50 bushels (an acre), which I final phases of global regula- Liberty Link soybeans, he said. think, provides an exciting new tory approval and starting seed Fraley expects Xtend plant- option for Canadian farmers.” production.” ings to double to 40 million New, precise, gene editing The soybeans, referred to acres in the U.S. this year. techniques can increase crop Monsanto earnings disappoint as “HT3” (herbicide toler- Despite headlines to the yields and research efficiency, ant), was approved by Canada contrary, the weed control, Fraley said. or 38 U.S. cents per share, from in November 2016, Monsanto the yield performance and the CRISPR is one that has by Allan Dawson US$29 million, or seven U.S. cents Canada spokeswoman Trish adoption of the technology has made headlines, but new Co-operator staff per share, a year earlier. Analysts had Jordan said in an email Jan. 5. been outstanding,” he said. editing tools are being devel- expected earnings of 42 U.S. cents a “I expect we are still waiting News reports estimated 3.1 oped almost weekly, he said. Robb Fraley’s comments came shortly share, according to Thomson Reuters on regulatory approvals in other million acres of U.S. soybeans Monsanto has been making after Monsanto announced weaker- I/B/E/S. key markets,” she wrote. were damaged by dicamba deals with some of the devel- than-expected quarterly earnings. Monsanto’s total net sales were Dicamba-tolerant canola last year, prompting the U.S. opers, including the Broad Low crop prices hurt farmers’ nearly flat at US$2.658 billion, won’t be available in Canada for Environmental Protection Institute in Cambridge, Mass., incomes, reducing sales of Monsanto below analysts’ expectations for “roughly five or six years,” Fraley Agency to adjust dicamba’s to get access to them. seeds and pesticides, the firm said. US$2.77 billion. said. “But we’re moving it for- label in an effort to reduce “We think the CRISPR Cpf1 In the fiscal first quarter ended ward in the pipeline. It’s going drift. technology has a number of Nov. 30, net profit attributable to [email protected] through some of the initial agro- “We’ve worked hard to benefits and advantages,” he Monsanto rose to US$169 million, With files from Reuters nomic testing. ensure that growers have said. “We’ve been using these

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PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 17 The automated future has arrived, says robotic farming expert British researcher showcases the ‘Hands-Free Hectare’ project at Farming Smarter conference

root information along with the BY SARAH REDEKOP number of tillers found on the Co-operator contributor / Lethbridge barley, said Gill. “I think the agronomist in arming using only robots the future will be using more may sound like something ground-based rover systems F out of the year 2050 — but and drones to capture more the producers of a barley crop data that they can analyze in a in the United Kingdom argue bunch, in comparison to just it’s here now. doing it by themselves,” he said. Researchers at Harper Adams Growing a small one-hec- University in Shropshire, tare crop autonomously cer- England, along with a U.K. pre- tainly does not compare to cision ag company success- how growers produce large- fully grew a crop using only scale crops today, but Gill said automated machines as their he believes producers need to farmhands. shift their mindset from big to The “Hands-Free Hectare” small. Using fleets of smaller project produced a 74-bushel- machines working together in per-acre spring barley swarms has advantages over crop without ever having a today’s super-sized tractors, human step foot on the field. combines, and implements, he Everything from planting, ferti- said. lizing, spraying, and harvesting “This has some amazing ben- was accomplished using small efits. You’ve got reduced com- and simple machinery modified paction and improved resolu- with automated technology. tion that actually allows us to Autonomous farming on a have a margin gain.” commercial scale isn’t far away, He pointed to the autono- according to Jonathan Gill, a mous tractor system, which set drone pilot and robotics engi- them back about $60,000. Researchers from Harper Adams University along with experts from a precision ag company called Precision Decisions did their neer on the project. “Now I can buy a few good ‘farming’SEC_WAB17_T_MC_SEC_WAB17_T_MC.qxd in a trailer parked at the edge of the 2017-12-04 one-hectare 8:40 field. PM Page 1 “The adoption of automated tractors — probably about nine systems is going to come a lot — for the same price as one quicker than we anticipate,” large system,” said Gill. “If I can Gill said at the Farming Smarter run those together in a fleet, conference here last month, maybe I can actually start doing adding he expects to see farm- some interesting things around ers using the technology in five that.” to seven years. One of the biggest challenges “Everybody thinks it’s way off for autonomous farming is into the future. I really wanted communication capacity. Many to show that the capabilities rural areas lack the necessary were there now.” Wi-Fi coverage that enables All of the programming on the autonomous equipment to the equipment was done using communicate effectively. software codes readily available “As soon as you’ve got that, through open-sourced commu- we’ve got things nailed,” he nities on the internet. Within said. the hectare, several drones and Although the adoptionSEC_WAB17_T of a ground scout rover performed autonomous farming will duties as agronomists. The require a major shift in think- drones whizzed around tak- ing in the agricultural industry, Ad Number: Publication: Manitoba Cooperator ing aerial imaging of the field, change is necessary becauseSize: 3col x 126 (6” x 9”) relaying valuable crop informa- per-acre productivity must tion back to the researchers. increase to feed a rapidly “I’ve learned so much about expanding global population, how a drone system can work he said. with agriculture,” said Gill. “It’s “The only way we can actu- great because you can always ally create the step change of go back to that imagery and increasing productivity within data to quantify what you’ve our farmland is by doing some- seen.” thing different,” said Gill. Drone imagery not only The Hands-Free Hectare allowed the researchers to researchers have now moved evaluate the growth of the on to their next project (a win- crop and how the autonomous ter wheat crop) and will be fine machines were doing, but also tuning their methods by col- highlighted areas needing fur- lecting even more in-depth ther inspection. That job was crop info to determine the best given to the ground scout rover, ways to increase yield. which could take close-up To keep up to date on their photos and also scoop up soil progress, see www.handsfree- samples. A “real-life” agrono- hectare.com or follow them on mist would then get to work Facebook (HandsFreeHectare) analyzing soil, weed, and plant or Twitter (@FreeHectare).

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SEC_WAB17_T 18 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 Soy Canada charts ambitious growth plan The industry organization wants to see Canadian soybean production double in a decade

BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor “Working together, we can leverage oy Canada has unveiled these opportunities a plan to encourage soy- to grow our industry S bean production to nearly double to 10 million acres by and make an even 2027 and set in motion growth greater contribution in the crushing sector rather to Canada’s economic than exporting raw beans. Soy Canada’s directors growth.” have endorsed a comprehen- sive strategic market readi- ness plan that is the first “to Soy Canada involve the entire soybean value chain, including plant breeders, growers, exporters, Soybeans have a strong processors and other value future, Soy Canada said, not- chain partners.” ing in Asian markets, demand The plan is intended to serve is growing for specialty prod- as a discussion paper during ucts such as tofu, miso, tempe, the next few months with all natto and their end-use prod- segments of the soybean sector ucts. Demand has also been in Canada. increasing in the U.S. and Last year, 7.7 million tonnes Europe, and will continue of soybeans were harvested to grow in the years ahead, nationally. Ontario at 3.7 mil- fuelled by consumer interest lion tonnes and Manitoba at in high-quality soybean foods, 2.2 million tonnes dominate vegetable protein sources, the sector followed by Quebec organic foods and functional and Saskatchewan. Alberta is foods. expected to become a bigger “In Canada, value will be player in the future. further kindled by the recently Under the plan, seeded acre- approved health claim for soy- age in Eastern Canada will foods,” the report said. reach four million acres in a Among the objectives is decade up from the current 3.6 increasing “both the produc- million acres while Western tion and exports of food grade, Canada should see six mil- non-GMO soybeans by 25 per lion acres in soybeans in 2027 cent during the next 10 years. compared to 1.9 million acres seeded in 2017. Not easy However, there are some Building on a base tough issues to deal with. The sector has a solid founda- Soy Canada wants to see soybean acres grow quickly over the next decade. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Crop protection options tion for increased production are more limited and qual- in its skilled growers, a natural dle 2.5 million tonnes annually ucts and improved agronomic decreased by 26 per cent and ity standards are rigorous. environment, a strong value with the rest being exported. practices. The entire industry the net greenhouse gas foot- Another is to ensure that the chain “heavily invested” in Plant breeding is “dramati- will need to work in partner- print per unit of soybean out- value of food grade soybeans seed, food and feed research cally changing the boundaries ship to identify the greatest put has decreased by 17 per remains high so that these and innovation, a strong of where soybeans can be prof- agronomic challenges faced by cent,” the industry paper specialty crops continue to processing sector and a good itably cultivated in Canada,” growers and the areas of dis- reads. be an attractive choice for international reputation, Soy it said. “New short-season covery that offer the greatest To improve on that record, growers. Canada said. varieties have expanded soy- potential return.” Soy Canada “will identify Global imports of whole “Working together, we can bean acreage to new regions of meaningful metrics and best soybeans almost doubled leverage these opportunities Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Better practices practices for responsible envi- between 2006 and 2015. The to grow our industry and make Canada, and significantly The increase in production ronmental stewardship, as world soybean trade is pro- an even greater contribution across Western Canada. can come while respecting the well as a plan to demonstrate jected to rise by 25 per cent to Canada’s economic growth,” “Over the next decade, need to protect the environ- that our industry is meeting during the next decade, climb- Soy Canada said in the paper. Soy Canada has set a yield ment, Soy Canada said. these expectations. We will ing to 179 million tonnes. It wants the amount of food growth target of five bu./acre. “In the last 35 years, also explore opportunities to “The value of Canadian soy- grade tonnes to reach 1.8 mil- To achieve this target, grow- Canadian soybean grow- co-operate with other com- bean and soybean product lion in 2027 from the 1.25 ers will need the right yield- ers have made substantial modity groups on an approach exports doubled between 2009 million tonnes last year and boosting tools, including new improvements in their envi- that could extend across and 2015 and has grown more processing capacity increased varieties with improved genet- ronmental practices. Since the Canadian agricultural than fourfold since 2006,” Soy to the point where it can han- ics, new plant protection prod- 1981, their energy use has economy.” Canada said. 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SEC_WAB17_MB_Ellis The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 19 CME Group expands private trades in grain markets, raising worries The latest trend is a far cry from the quickly disappearing open-outcry trading of yore

cleared by the exchange. They lution of the agricultural mar- BY TOM POLANSEK must exceed exchange-set size kets, which trace their origins Reuters limits and be reported publicly to grain merchants who formed after completion. the CBOT in 1848. The closure xchange-operator CME The transactions help trad- of open-outcry futures pits, Group will allow a type ers execute large-lot orders at in which traders shouted out E of privately negotiated a “fair and reasonable” single orders to buy and sell, marked transaction in all its agricultural price and avoid disrupting the end of an era in 2015, after markets for the first time Jan. prices in markets with lower most transactions went online. 8, splitting traders who predict liquidity, such as deferred-con- CME Group talked with agri- the move will either improve or tract months, according to CME cultural traders to gauge sup- hurt transparency. Group. port for block trades, the com- The company, which owns The company has lost liquid- pany said in a letter to the U.S. the Chicago Board of Trade ity in deferred futures spreads Commodity Futures Trading (CBOT) and Chicago Mercantile as the rise of computerized Commission. The transactions Exchange, will expand the use algorithmic trading has driven should account for a small per- of transactions called block activity to front-month con- centage of overall trading and trades in its grain and live- tracts, said Gary Sandlund, not reduce liquidity, it said. CME says privately arranged block trades will enhance grain market transparency. stock futures and options, such president of brokerage Futures Cargill, a major U.S. grain Others aren’t so sure. PHOTO: REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID/FILE as corn. It already permits the International. trader, told Reuters it will evalu- trades in other markets rang- “The exchange is doing a very ate block trades for its business. However, the National Grain “It is our opinion that ing from Black Sea wheat to good thing here in attempting “We are encouraged that the and Feed Association, a trade when large trades in deferred Eurodollars. to try to bring that back into the exchange continues to look for group, told CME Group and months are negotiated Block trades are large, pri- exchange and create a bit more ways the commercial trade can the CFTC in letters that the between parties ‘off exchange’ vately negotiated deals struck transparency on some of these manage price risk exposures change threatens transparency that price discovery is very away from the broader mar- back-end spreads,” he said. further out the curve,” spokes- by removing business from the likely compromised,” the asso- ket by phone or otherwise and Block trading is the latest evo- woman Antonella Bellman said. public marketplace. ciation said.

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BY SHANNON VANRAES “When we till we Co-operator staff make more food illage might result in available and we get some sort-term gains, but this burst in CO2 T soil scientist Jay Fuhrer because the soil food warns that the practice causes long-term damage to healthy web goes on a feeding soil’s best friend — fungi. frenzy.” “One of the big components in there is the fungi, the fungi and its hyphae,” said Fuhrer, Jay Fuhrer a conservationist with the United States Department of Agriculture. “What breaks up a hyphae? Well, if we pull some- ences with tillage, said the soil thing made up out of steel specialist. through the soil or the compost, Tillage also leaves fields open it breaks up the hyphae and the to water erosion, which trans- fungi numbers get real low.” ports topsoil, nutrients and W h i l e s o m e m i g h t b e water to off-site locations, said tempted to champion bacte- Fuhrer, who advocates for the ria as the lead decomposer of use of cover crops. Wind ero- crop residue, Fuhrer told dairy sion, standing water and crust- farmers gathered at a recent ing can also be side-effects of conference in Winnipeg that tillage. without the mighty fungi, bac- “Minimizing soil disturbance teria would never make it to the is a good start to rebuilding buffet. soil aggregates, pore spaces, “The principle decomposer soil glue, and soil organic mat- in the world is saprophytic ter,” he said. “This is an essen- fungi... if we didn’t have sapro- tial step for long-term soil phytic fungi your cornstalks productivity.” would last year, after year, after Fuhrer said that typical soil is year, on the soil surface and the composed of about 45 per cent only way you could probably minerals — like sand, silt and get rid of them is if they blew clay — five per cent organic off the field or you baled them Tillage reduction isn’t just about stopping wind and water erosion — it also keeps soil fungi at their most productive. matter, 25 per cent water and off,” he said. “The bacteria can- PHOTO: THINKSTOCK 25 per cent air. not decompose that cornstalk “The water and air por- until the fungi bring it down to a tractor with a cultivator and “So when it was all done, was then, all of a sudden, you’ve tions exist in the pore spaces a simpler chain, then bacteria work the summerfallow... and there any fungi left in there? built a brick, because all between the soil aggregates,” can step in, take over and make if your dad happened to have a Probably not.” organic matter is pretty much he said. “Over time, till- it happen quicker.” little German heritage in him, Initially, he said, yields were gone,” he said. “When we till age implements reduce and Despite its prominent role all the neighbours worked it strong because tillage allowed we make more food available remove the pore spaces from in soil health, the long hyphae four or five times and it pretty for the mineralization of and we get this burst in CO2 our soils, restricting infiltration of fungi are also delicate and much meant you were going to nutrients. because the soil food web goes and destroying the biologi- particularly susceptible to soil work it six times,” said Fuhrer, “We were harvesting off the on a feeding frenzy... the pro- cal glues which hold our soils disturbance. whose father’s farm straddled nutrients with crops every tozoa and the nematodes, the together.” “One of my jobs as a young the border of North and South other year. That went along big guys that couldn’t get at But short-term interests man in the ’60s was to sit on Dakota. pretty good for 30 years and all of the bacteria because it often outweigh concerns for was locked up into little pore the long-term health of our spaces, now they can because soil, he added. you’ve tilled it and opened it “Short-term economics at up.” the expense of the resource is Ultimately, the frenzy is one of the things that I’ve never unsustainable and after releas- been able to compete with, “It’s important for ing a burst of CO2 into the because I’m not taking that atmosphere, the soil is left carbon out, I’m putting carbon us to connect with dead and deprived of organic back,” he said. material. But that’s not the those who aren’t only change that soil experi- [email protected] involved in ag and explain what agriculture today really looks like.” Pamela Ganske, Agvocate Ag Retailer Peak of the Market has received an offer from a registered root crop grower pursuant to the “Retirement and Annual Root Crop Quota Reallocation System”. Eligible persons who meet Peak of the Market’s eligibility requirements pursuant to the Root Crop Quota Order are eligible to submit bids for the following carrot quota. Carrot Quota Offer #1207 for 14,000 – 50 pound quota units at the Effective Retirement Price of $10.00 per quota unit. Bids must be for the total number of quota units offered. You must indicate the Offer number you are bidding for on the Bid form. No bid for quota units of less than 14,000 quota units can be Be somebody who does something. processed unless the bidder already has annual carrot quota. Be an agvocate. Deadline for submitting bids is January 22, 2018 by 4:00pm

Learn more at AgMoreThanEver.ca. For further information regarding Bid submissions and/or eligibility requirement details, please contact: Pamela Kolochuk, MBA, CPA, CGA, Chief Financial Officer Phone: 1.204.633.5636 or Email: [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 21 Vancouver port space secured for pulse processor AGT Bulk pulses, grains to be loaded at new terminal alongside wood chips, pellets

from its Vancouver terminal Staff to pulp and paper manufac- turers worldwide on behalf n need of ready access of its stakeholders in the B.C. to West Coast tidewater, forestry sector since 1979. The I Prairie pulse crop proces- company more recently also sor AGT Food and Ingredients began shipping canola meal is set to work with the B.C. for- pellets. estry sector to get it. Its terminal upgrades, it Regina-based, publicly said, are meant to allow “prod- traded AGT says it has reached uct diversification” at the site, a long-term terminal serv- including handling food ingre- ices agreement with Fibreco dients for the international ag Export Inc., a wood fibre and trade. canola meal exporter majority The planned terminal will owned by forest products firm handle pulses, oilseeds and Tolko Industries. grains railed in on standard The 20-year agreement calls grain hopper cars, rather than for Fibreco to add a new agri- in bulk bags moved via rail products export terminal at its containers. own bulk handling and load- Fibreco already has a permit ing facility on the north shore in hand from the Vancouver of Burrard Inlet at Port Metro Fraser Port Authority for the Vancouver. project and is still waiting on The deal also calls for development permit approval Fibreco to provide “terminal Fibreco’s terminal at Port Metro Vancouver. PHOTO: Fibreco.com from the District of North services and additional serv- Vancouver, AGT said. ices” to AGT, for the “guaran- Port access is “an essen- In July, AGT locked in a Big Sky Rail, Mobilex Terminal The Fibreco port terminal teed throughput of agricul- tial infrastructure piece” for deal for a minority stake and and Mobil Transloading. agreement “allows us to target tural commodities.” AGT, “particularly on the 16-year terminal agreement The new agri-products facil- increased volumes to our key Financial terms of the ter- West Coast of Canada where with CanEst Transit, giving it ity Fibreco has committed to markets for pulses as well as minal services agreement deal access to port facilities is in access to that company’s bulk build at Vancouver is expected diversified products such as won’t be released, said an AGT limited supply to reach key export terminal at the Port of to include about 43,000 tonnes durum wheat and other agri- representative. Fibreco, on its markets in Asia,” AGT CEO Montreal. of dry bulk storage capacity, commodities,” AGT executive project website, has described Murad Al-Katib said in a news Since 2015, AGT has had a a rail spot for full unit trains, chairman Huseyin Arslanis its terminal enhance- release. direct stake in railway opera- and a new ship loader and said. ment project as providing a AGT’s deal with Fibreco, he tion through its investment expanded berth capable of “The fact that Fibreco owns “$20-million direct injection” said, “complements our short in West Central Road and loading Panamax vessels, AGT the land at the port was attrac- into the Vancouver economy, line rail system and works Rail, and in logistics through said. tive to us and the major share- along with “anticipated annual in concert with our recent its purchase of Mobil Capital Fibreco is no stranger to holder of Fibreco is a Tolko indirect contributions” of $60 investment in CanEst in Holdings, which includes sub- bulk export, having moved affiliate, which is a strong part- million. Montreal.” sidiaries such as Mobil Grain, wood chips and wood pellets ner for us for the long term.” SEC-FLAX17_AFX_SEC-FLAX17_AFX.qxd 2017-10-12 11:20 AM Page 1

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Flax Council of Canada closing Snack time office Jan. 31 The council will continue to promote flax but the details have yet to be worked out

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

The Flax Council of Canada is closing its downtown Winnipeg office Jan. 31, but will continue to exist and promote flaxseed, council chair Brian Johnson said in an interview at press time Monday. “We had to do it because our funding was quite dramatically cut,” Johnson said. “We’re still in a fairly good financial position, but we had to cut overhead. A lot of this (flax promotion) can be done off the premise.” Funding for the council, cre- ated 32 years ago, has declined This horse enjoys a quick bite on a frosty morning near Riding Mountain National Park. PHOTO: DONNA GAMACHE with a drop in Canadian flax pro- duction and sales, Johnson said. The council is funded through a voluntary levy on flax sales remitted by Canadian flax sell- ers, he said, adding that not all sellers contribute. The Manitoba Flax Growers Association and Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission, which represents flax farmers in both provinces, also contribute to specific council projects aimed at boosting flax sales. The council has succeeded in helping to get the word out on the health benefits of flax consumption and that will con- tinue, as will the council’s web- site, Johnson said, pointing to increased flax in breads, power bars and omega-3 eggs. “Over the course of the past year, the formation of a com- Hard-to-kill grassy weeds are no match for EVEREST® 3.0. An advanced, easier-to-use formulation delivers bined oilseed council was thor- ™ oughly discussed at the request superior Flush after flush control of wild oats and green foxtail. In addition, EVEREST 3.0 is now registered of some of our members who for use on yellow foxtail*, barnyard grass*, Japanese brome and key broadleaf weeds that can invade your contribute significant levy dollars to the council,” Johnson said in wheat and rob your yields. You’ll still get best-in-class crop safety and unmatched application flexibility. a news release. “Through these discussions, it became apparent Talk to your retailer or visit everest3-0.ca to learn more. that the formation of an oilseed council would not materialize in the foreseeable future. The result of this is a significant loss of funding to the council, necessitating cost reduction measures.” Details on how the council will continue to operate are still being discussed, Johnson said. The council played a key role in managing the aftermath fol- lowing the detection of CDC Triffid seed in shipments to the EU, providing financial support to significant testing protocols in an effort to remove Triffid from the seed supply in Canada, the release said. Since 2013, the council has managed more than $6.2 mil- lion in research and market development programs with the support of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Manitoba Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission and Manitoba Flax Growers Association.

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ESTC-388_ Manitoba Coop_17.4x10_Print.indd 1 2017-12-14 6:26 PM The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 23 Agriculture can go green Farmers should think globally, act locally on climate change

Own interest to 12 per cent of total global BY ALEX BINKLEY Governments should require “Farmers already are taking actions to adapt greenhouse gas emissions,” Co-operator contributor climate change adaptation he said. “It is the largest emit- measures by farmers but they to climate change. Government’s role is necessary ter of methane, mostly from hen it comes to grap- should account for local con- in the presence of market failures or where ruminants, and nitrous oxide, pling with environ- ditions, he said. the condition for adaptation accesses the mainly from manure and fer- W mental issues, agri- “Existing evidence shows public good.” tilizers, two gases with signifi- culture isn’t all that different. there is a need for agriculture cantly higher global warming The old environmen- to undertake climate change potential than CO2.” tal mantra of think glo- adaptation actions, if only to Guillaume Gruere Ben Henderson, an OECD bally, act locally is the best reduce projected damages,” he OECD Trade Policy Analyst, said way to approach the impact said. recent research shows there of agriculture on climate “Changes in temperature, are many cost-effective solu- change, say two experts precipitation patterns and some scenarios in countries Policy important tions for agriculture to lower from the Organization for multiplication of extreme like Korea and Japan, Gruere Governments should help its greenhouse gas emissions. Economic Co-operation and weather events are expected to said. educate farmers about “However, the costs and Development (OECD). impact agriculture productiv- He also recommended that research into ways to cope benefits of these solutions Agriculture is projected ity globally, but these impacts government policy should with climate change and vary a lot, making it difficult to be the second most eco- are also expected to vary sig- complement farmers’ own assess the risks producers to identify practices that make nomically damaged sector by nificantly across locations.” adaptation actions. face, he said. They should also economic sense everywhere,” climate change while at the For example, the impact “Farmers already are tak- eliminate income support and Henderson said. same time being a significant of climate change on wheat ing actions to adapt to cli- other policies that discourage Carbon pricing policies contributor to it, Guillaume production is expected to be mate change,” he said. climate change adaptation. can help steer farmers to the Gruere, senior policy analyst small but negative in North “Government’s role is neces- Agriculture is one of the most cost-effective actions to with the OECD’s Trade and America as a whole; negative sary in the presence of market major greenhouse gas emitting reduce emissions and encour- Agriculture Directorate, told but more important in Europe, failures or where the condi- sectors, he said. age innovation and invest- the Senate agriculture com- on average again; and much tion for adaptation accesses “Direct emissions from ment toward lower carbon mittee recently. smaller and even positive in the public good.” the sector present about 10 technologies for the future, he said. “The broader the number of sectors and greenhouse gases covered by a carbon pricing instrument, the more cost effective it will be, which means lower costs to the econ- omy, government and house- holds in reaching any particu- lar emission reduction target,” he told senators. “ T h e m o s t d e s i r a b l e and direct carbon pricing approach is either tax emis- sions or to use an emission trading scheme with auction permits,” he said. “However, there are presently challenges associated with the measure- ment of agriculture emissions, but ongoing development of Hard-to-kill grassy weeds are no match for EVEREST® 3.0. 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In the meantime, it’s pos- sible to implement carbon pricing in ways that reduce or eliminate competitive risks. “One approach is to include agriculture as a voluntary auc- tion or offset market, which government and other sec- tors that are required to pay for emissions can purchase emission reductions from agri- culture,” he said. The OECD intends to release a report this year “that aims to address all of these issues on carbon pric- ing.” It will include an assess- ment of Canadian policies. There are two broad strat- egies agriculture can fol- low in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Henderson *Suppression alone; Control with tank-mix of INFERNO® WDG Herbicide. said. “One is to improve the productive efficiency of the Always read and follow label directions. EVEREST and INFERNO are registered trademarks of an Arysta LifeScience Group Company. livestock sector. The other The “Flush after flush” slogan is a trademark of an Arysta LifeScience Group Company. 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Reducing agriculture, forestry and other land use-related activities is key to meeting the climate challenge

BY THIN LEI WIN Thomson Reuters Foundation

fter René Castro-Salazar attended the first UN-led A climate talks in Berlin in 1985 as Costa Rica’s environ- ment and energy minister, he tried to talk about agriculture and climate change — but few wanted to join the conversation. “There was always opposition — and we couldn’t understand why,” said Castro, now assistant director general at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). To him, the need to tackle the topic was clear. Agriculture, forestry and other land uses together account for nearly a quarter of the green- house gas emissions heating up the planet, according to the FAO. Cutting these is essential if the world is to keep global tempera- ture rise to a manageable level, Farmers in developing countries, like these Zimbabweans, will be key to the agriculture and climate question. PHOTO: REUTERS said Castro. Farms and forests can also store large amounts of carbon, Many hope it will lead to cially in developed economies Another challenge is to and simple actions by all coun- the development of farming “People vote three where there is high consump- boost food production without tries could result in immedi- systems that are more resil- tion of red meat, responsible damaging forests, said IFAD’s ate environmental benefits, ient to weather extremes and times a day for a food for more emissions than other Astralaga. he told the Thomson Reuters can feed a growing popula- system they want, types of food, he said. Agriculture is responsible for Foundation. tion whose diets are shifting in terms of the food “People vote three times more than three-quarters of In the early years, the climate to more meat and dairy, with- a day for a food system they global deforestation, and if the negotiations focused on reduc- out corresponding increases in they buy. There is want, in terms of the food they trend continues, about 10 mil- ing emissions from the energy emissions. enormous power buy. There is enormous power lion square km of land will likely sector — the largest emitter — Andy Jarvis, research direc- there.” there,” he told the Thomson be cleared by 2050, she noted. while the relationship between tor at the Colombia-based Reuters Foundation. A 2016 report from the FAO agriculture and climate change International Center for EAT has commissioned sci- said it would be possible to was not fully understood. Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Olav KjørveN entists to produce a report increase food security while Later on, poor states feared describes the relationship EAT Foundation next spring about what con- maintaining or increasing forest discussing the linkage would between climate and agricul- stitutes a healthy diet in a sus- cover, identifying 22 countries — result in obligations for them to ture as an “unhappy marriage.” tainable food system. including Gambia, Chile, Tunisia curb emissions from farming. “(They) are absolutely inter- more frequent and powerful FAO’s Castro said making and Vietnam — that have man- Rich nations worried they would twined and completely con- droughts, floods and storms water usage more efficient aged to do so. have to pay for poor farmers to nected to each other but actu- — upping the pressure on — 70 per cent of the world’s adapt to a changing climate. ally pretty antagonistic,” he agriculture. freshwater goes into agricul- In the know? At November’s climate talks in said, pointing to how crops are Curbing climate change ture — and rehabilitating two To duplicate such practices, Bonn, the stalemate was finally battered by climate extremes will require overhauling billion hectares of degraded especially in the developing broken, with nations agreeing to while farming emissions exac- the world’s food produc- land could deliver quick wins. world, will require sharing of move forward on issues related erbate global warming. tion and distribution system, Livestock, meanwhile, knowledge, experts say. to agriculture and climate which is “off the rails,” said account for nearly two-thirds Yet many nations still lack change. ‘Off the rails’ Olav Kjørven, chief strategy of agricultural greenhouse meteorological information that “There is now clearly the polit- Scientists have warned that officer at the Oslo-based EAT gas emissions, but combin- can improve crop and livestock ical will to see this resolved,” world temperatures are likely Foundation. ing trees, crops and animals production, said FAO’s Castro. said Margarita Astralaga, direc- to rise by 2 to 4.9 C this cen- Hunger is on the rise, biodi- in “silvopastoral” systems can “They don’t know if the rain is tor of environment and cli- tury compared with pre- versity is being lost and poor offset some of those emissions coming... if a drought is coming. mate at the International Fund industrial times. diets now pose a bigger threat and boost the quality of pas- They’re blind in terms of agricul- for Agricultural Development This could lead to dangerous to human health than alcohol ture, he added. tural planning,” he said. 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SEC_WAB17_MB_Henry The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 25 Model stomach arrives at U of M Stomach simulation to assist scientists with digestion evaluation

tive effect on health and could BY SHANNON VANRAES potentially save in health-care Co-operator staff expenses.” Agriculture and Agri-Food Can you stomach it? Canada researcher Nancy Ames Researchers with Agriculture is one of those creating proce- and Agri-Food Canada sure dures for the model stomach hope so, but just to be sure, that will change the way new they’re going to put it to the test. crop varieties are tested for An artificial stomach has health benefits. been installed at the Richardson “What we’re doing with it, Centre for Functional Foods and is really trying to investigate a Nutraceuticals at the University number of different agri-food of Manitoba. products that we’re working “It’s a system that’s based on on that are made out of cereal the physiology of a human or grains or made out of pulses,” animal gastrological tract. We said Ames. “We’re trying to look put a food product or diet into at potential differences in gly- the system and it simulates cemic response. We’re looking what happens in the stom- at differences in protein qual- ach,” said James House, head of ity in some of these agri-food human nutritional sciences at products.” the university. “We’ll be able to The artificial stomach at the look at the factors that absorb University of Manitoba is one and digest foods, including of only two such devices in functional foods, and how they Canada. are absorbed and digested.” Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher, Sijo Joseph, goes over the finer points of a recently installed model stomach. } The gutsy piece of equip- [email protected] Photo: Courtesy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada ment is comprised of tubes and With files from Ed White pumps, standing a little taller than your average human. Enzymes are pumped in at appropriate junctures to mimic the digestion process. “Basically, you would be loading the food samples from here,” said Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada researcher, Sijo Joseph, pointing to a section near the top of the device. “The pH is controlled and also the temperature will be controlled at 37°, as in the human body... all the enzyme recreations, saliva secretions and different types of enzymes and bio-acids will be secreted from the back of the system.”

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Recreational fishery at Roblin luring visitors year round Tourism doesn’t stop in the Parklands when the temperature drops, and now aeration upgrades to a series of local lakes will enhance fishing in all seasons

The town of Roblin has recently installed new cost-saving aeration systems at a series of local lakes as part of its ongoing investment in the region’s recreational fishery. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

been this past year when it down to about $336 per unit based firm AAE Tech to do an Businesses boosted BY LORRAINE STEVENSON replaced aeration systems on for a total yearly cost reduc- economic impact analysis of Meanwhile, gains from Roblin’s Co-operator staff West and East Goose lakes at tion of nearly 90 per cent. the region’s recreational fish- recreational fishery are already Roblin, and Persse, Twin and They’re also much more ery. The firm’s work showed for self-evident in terms of eco- t’s not just the wind biting Tees lakes near San Clara. effective at cleaning the lakes every dollar invested in lake nomic development. New busi- in this wintry corner of the Each of these lakes is and far less labour intensive to aeration, the return to the nesses have started up includ- I Parklands these days. stocked with trophy trout, maintain, said Kerkowich, who local economy was $23 to $37. ing a new bait and tackle shop So are the fish. including rainbow, brown and described the upgrade in a talk Aerated lakes offer enhanced opened in 2014. The area has Fly-fishers across Canada brook. Twin Lakes is one of at last month’s MCDA annual fishing experiences and word an outfitter renting and deliv- and the U.S. have long known the few locations in Manitoba convention. The project was gets around bringing in more ering small johnboats to area some of the best fly-fishing with tiger trout while Tees undertaken in a partnership visitors with cash to drop into lakes and two other retailers is to be found here. The town Lake also offers albino rain- between the conservation dis- the local economy. have expanded their fishing is designated “Fly Fishing bow trout. trict, Roblin and the Manitoba That impact analysis also product lines. Those offer- Capital of Manitoba” and company Clean Water Pro showed respondents in a sur- ing accommodations to visi- has regularly hosted national Lower cost specializing in lake and pond vey post very high satisfaction tors also see a steady stream of championships since 2003. The new aeration systems will remediation. with their angling experiences customers. But with lakes plentiful with ensure the continuation of The total cost for the new on aerated lakes. The impact analysis showed trophy trout, char, bass, perch, this world-class recreational aeration systems, includ- “What I gathered from that visitors to the region’s aerated pike and giant walleye year fishery’s long-term success, ing installation, was $80,000 is that people who fish our lakes can leave anywhere from round, enjoyment of their fish- said Adam Kerkowich, man- with a grant from the Fish and lakes actually know about our just under $500,000 to $750,000 ery is expanding to all seasons, ager of the Lake of the Prairies Wildlife Enhancement Fund lakes... angling visits are not behind them every year. say local economic develop- Conservation District helping to offset the amount. just random fishing trips,” “You get a spread of impacts ment officials. The town has faced some Brodeur said. over a diverse sector of busi- Roblin is now counting on exorbitant hydro bills and Economic benefit It also showed most fishing nesses and over a longer the rise of popularity in winter other expenses keeping the Roblin has been convinced visitors — 66 per cent — com- period,” he said. ice fishing to draw even more old aeration systems operat- of the value of investing in its ing in spring and fall for open- “People will stay a couple of visitors to their region. ing, he said. fishery since at least the 1980s water fishing. But ice fishing in weeks as opposed to coming “Roblin has been actively Operating the old systems but a study on the economic November and December and just for a weekend. “And you’re trying to open its doors to eve- on each lake was around impact of lake aeration done March and April also made up seeing that over more than one ryone who likes to fish and in $3,500 annually per unit, mak- five years ago really showed 10 per cent of visits and it’s a season. Most sports are for one all seasons,” said Ben Brodeur, ing them increasingly unaf- what return on investment it’s sport that’s increasing in pop- season. But when you invest in Roblin’s economic develop- fordable to keep operating. getting for it. ularity meaning there’s more a fishery it’s done four seasons ment officer. But replacements installed In 2013 the town commis- to potentially come at the time a year.” The most recent investment this past year significantly sioned environmental con- of year as time goes by, said in its recreational fishery has reduce that cost, bringing it sultants with the Headingley- Brodeur. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 27 COUNTRY CROSSROADS Prairie fare

Do microwave ovens zap nutrients in foods? Actually, cooking in a microwave can help you preserve the nutrients in your food

BY JULIE GARDEN-ROBINSON NDSU Extension Service

he other day, I received a message when I returned to my desk after a T meeting. Someone had called to ask about microwave ovens and nutrition. As I listened to the question, I decided that I was settling a bet. When people are making wagers about nutrition, I don’t mind being involved. The gentleman caller’s friend had said that microwaving food destroyed the nutri- ents. He didn’t agree, but he wanted proof in writing. My first option was to go online to see what people were finding. Sure enough, lots of articles are out there that say that microwave ovens zap nutrients.

I pictured all the folate (a B vitamin) flying Microwave ovens are a convenient way to cook and don’t destroy nutrients at all. PHOTOs: THINKSTOCK out of broccoli and being caught in a nutrient trap hidden in a microwave. No, a nutrient trap doesn’t exist on your small amount of water) preserved the most outbreaks have occurred when people haven’t microwave. I just made that up. nutrients in broccoli, while boiling in water cooked protein foods properly in microwave I found even scarier, unproven things and stir-frying caused the greatest nutrient ovens. about microwave ovens in my search, losses. To be sure that your food cooks evenly in a but I also found good information. As we Other scientists have shown that microwave microwave oven, follow these steps: know, we can’t believe everything we read. ovens have minimal effects on protein, fat and • Rotate food in the microwave as it is cooking. Unfortunately, the amount of misinformation minerals in foods. Cornell University scientists • Interrupt the cooking halfway through the is escalating. reported that spinach cooked in a microwave heating time and stir or turn food. Then I consulted the “gold star” reference oven retained almost all of its folate, but spin- • Arrange food items evenly in a covered dish. of truthful information: peer-reviewed jour- ach lost nearly 80 per cent of the folate when • Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid nal articles. These articles provide factual, boiled in water on a stove. or plastic wrap to help distribute the heat science-based information that we can trust. Bottom line: To preserve the most nutrients, evenly inside the container. Allow enough Our job as extension staff is to translate the including vitamins, use as little liquid as pos- space between the food and the top of the science so you can put it to use in your daily sible and heat for the shortest amount of time. dish so that plastic wrap does not touch the life. A microwave oven can fill that prescription for food. Loosen or vent the lid or wrap to allow In one study, a group of scientists in China healthful cooking. steam to escape. studied the effect of various cooking methods Be sure to cut vegetables into uniform-size, • Always allow standing time at room temper- on the nutrients in broccoli, including vita- larger pieces. Cutting into small pieces means ature, which completes the cooking, before min C and glucosinolates (the compounds that more surface area is exposed to heat, checking the internal temperature with a linked to many health benefits in broccoli, which can result in more nutrients lost. Peel food thermometer. including reducing the risk for cancer). The thinly, if at all, because many nutrients are For more information about micro- scientists cooked broccoli by steaming, boil- right under the peeling. wave ovens in a fun, interactive format, ing, stir-frying or microwaving, then they However, remember that vegetables and see https://tinyurl.com/MicrowavingTips, determined the methods that preserved the fruits prepared in any way provide health ben- which is an online publication with videos. most nutrients by testing the nutrient con- efits. On average, we adults need at least 4-1/2 I had fun working on the project with my tent in their laboratories. cups of fruits and vegetables (total) per day. colleagues at the University of Nebraska. Microwaving wasn’t the “best” method, but Also, keep in mind food safety when cook- Here’s one of the easy microwaveable recipes it wasn’t the worst. Steaming (cooking in a ing food in the microwave. Foodborne illness included in the publication.

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal: Add 1/2 cup Microwave Oatmeal pumpkin purée, 1/4 cup raisins, 3 tablespoons 2 c. rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla flavouring, 1/2 4 c. low-fat milk (or water) teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. 1/8 tsp. salt Banana Walnut Oatmeal: Add one large mashed banana, 1 teaspoon vanilla and Mix together oats, milk (or water) and salt in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the oats, a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on water or milk and salt. Cook according to high for five to six minutes, stirring every two directions. Stir in 1/2 cup toasted chopped minutes, until oats are soft and most of the walnuts and serve. liquid has been absorbed. Spoon into bowls Makes five servings. Each serving of the and serve while hot. Top with brown sugar original recipe has 206 calories, and milk if desired. 4 grams (g) fat, 11 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate, Try these variations: 3 g fibre and 150 milligrams sodium. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal: Add two unpeeled apples, chopped, 1 teaspoon Julie Garden-Robinson is a North Dakota State vanilla and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to University Extension Service food and nutrition Oatmeal is a simple but healthy microwaveable dish. the oats and milk. specialist and professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences. 28 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Fairholme Colony hosts quilting retreat One-day event produces many different projects displayed at the show-and-tell

of clothing. She is using her hus- By Dora Maendel band’s overalls. A heavy equip- Freelance contributor ment operator, Roy Webster was still working at 92 and lived to be n an overcast morn- almost 96. “It’s therapy,” she says ing last autumn, sev- simply. “I miss him terribly.” O eral dozen women from At the end of the day the show- area towns — toting sewing and-tell session begins, to which machines and bags of quilting the Fairholme women and girls fabric — arrived at Fairholme have been invited to attend — Colony School and assembled all being seamstresses and some in both upper classrooms for also quilt. a day of quilting hosted by the A community of quilters, these three Fairholme members of women have discovered that the St. Claude Quilters Guild, Andrea Maendel shows a snowflake “Creativity is letting yourself “The Material Girls,” Serena, Women came from area towns to the Fairholme Colony quilting retreat. table runner while Anna Maendel make mistakes and art is know- Andrea and Anna Maendel PHOTO: COURTESY ANNETTE LYENHORST looks on. PHOTO: COURTESY SERENA MAENDEL ing which ones to keep.” (www.fairholmequilting.com) The women are at their most with the goal of a late-after- shiny-black 1947 Singer models enthusiastic, however, when they noon show-and-tell. Arriving in to state-of-the-art Berninas and Seeing the variety of projects, it’s clear that describe group work on various groups and pairs, they found a Pfaffs. In minutes the rooms fill volunteer projects, including table, placed it near an electrical with the sounds of scissors snip- quilting has moved beyond the traditional charity quilts for fundraisers, spe- outlet, arranged their materials ping, ironing boards creaking, community or church women’s group gathered cial sessions to supply local sen- and set to work. sewing machines humming and in one woman’s home for a day to complete her iors’ homes and annual blitzes “Welcome to the first quilting women conversing. Camaraderie daughter’s trousseau. for Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission. retreat here in Fairholme!” greeted and focused work prevail. “They never have enough,” Anna Maendel. “Unfortunately, Retreat attendees, includ- Sandra Single said. I cannot join you, because I ing several non-guild members, Single also said, “Autistic chil- have long-arm quilting machine enjoyed morning snacks, a noon dren find a weighted quilt sooth- orders at home. When you need lunch of traditional Hutterite ing; therapeutic. It can be daunt- a break, you are welcome to walk cabbage borscht with Knödel, ing when you’re asked for a spe- over and watch it in action,” she and a turkey-cutlet supper. much pleasure to give it to some- ture kaleidoscopic designs. “This cific number of quilts; you worry said, adding, “I’m completing a Seeing the variety of projects, one — a unique gift made special way, I can include each grand- about having enough of the right traditional Aboriginal Star Quilt it’s clear that quilting has moved by my personal touch.” child’s favourite shapes and col- fabric, but you don’t want to dis- for a Winnipeg customer, Robert beyond the traditional commu- Another woman adds, “I’m not ours,” the quilter said. appoint people, so you work with Menow who learned to quilt from nity or church women’s group very ambitious today. With no Pat Metcalfe, with her trio of what you have.” his grandmother.” gathered in one woman’s home time to prepare a major project, single bed quilts with rows of Quilters truly are generous, “My grandmother inspired for a day to complete her daugh- I’m making quilted covers for appliquéd dinosaurs for her resourceful donors, displaying me to begin quilting also,” said ter’s trousseau. Why do they quilt? purse-size tissue packets. I’ve grandsons said, “It’s just a whole the spirit of our pioneers and the Sandra Single, a quilter from “Because it’s relaxing and so made so many and each one is lot of fun!” Prairies. Holland. enjoyable to create each one!” gratefully accepted.” Kathy Webster is making a There is a fascinating array of said quilter Janice de Rocquigny. Spread out beside one sewing “Memory Quilt,” that features Dora Maendel writes from the Portage la sewing machines from small, “And when I finish one, it’s just as machine, pencil box covers fea- fabric only from familiar pieces Prairie, Manitoba area

Landscaping a farmyard Now is the time to plan out your ideas for the spring

Revitalizing existing shel- the landscape simple and easy By Albert Parsons terbelts or establishing new to maintain. Freelance contributor ones is one of the first tasks. Similarly, a vegetable gar- Shelterbelts define the farm den and/or orchard area can he big job of landscaping site so make sure that the trees be included, and this area will a farm property or doing enclose a suitably sized space be adjacent to the house area. T a makeover of a farmyard — making it somewhat larger Such “utility areas,” although Some people like an open vista while others prefer an enclosed yard; this is just requires some serious planning than is initially thought neces- not necessarily unattractive, are one decision that must be made when designing a farm landscape. before the project is under- sary will allow for the growth not always looking their best so PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS taken. Winter is a good time to and spread of the trees and they might be separated from plan so that in the spring you also for future expansion. the more decorative areas of the ings are well spaced and eas- that will have to be mowed. The will be ready to start. Using Establishing access routes into landscape by hedging or fenc- ily accessed. Unsightly areas areas of grass can be reduced pencil and paper or a compu- the farm site will keep farm- ing. An outdoor living area will might be screened from by using hardscape material, ter, a folder of plans, drawings related traffic away from the be developed beside the house, view from the house yard by such as using crushed lime- and plant choices can be kept house area, both for esthetic taking into account exposure, fences, tall hedges or rows stone roadways wherever vehi- organized and in one place. reasons and for safety concerns. protection from sun and acces- of trees. Often these areas of cles and machinery are driven. When planning a farm land- The landscaped area around sibility. The lifestyle and time the farmyard have different These areas should be designed scape, first consider how each the house will be developed the family spends here will dic- access points than the farm- so that mowing adjacent grass area of the yard is to be used and using standard design methods, tate the type of space needed. house does. areas is not made more diffi- how each area can be designed including foundation plantings, Will it include a pool? A cov- Work areas that produce cult; the mower should be able for minimum maintenance. flower borders, shrub beds, and ered sitting area? How the area odour, such as cattle pens, to pass over them without any During the growing season all specimen trees. The house yard is to be used will determine its should be located as far away as problems. Also use hardscape members of a farm family are might be separated from the design. Generally, a lawn area possible, and downwind from material to avoid mowing and very busy, so acknowledging rest of the yard by a fence or surrounds a farmhouse; how the house so unpleasant odours time-consuming trimming how much time can be spent hedge. The rest of the yard will large it should be will depend don’t prevent enjoyment of the along buildings and fences. on maintaining the landscape is be less groomed than this land- on time available for mowing outdoor living areas. However, As a final touch, consider key to it looking its best. scaped area so it needs to be and whether the farmyard plan accessibility from the house is adding a feature at the end of defined in some way. Sight lines includes other large grassed necessary, for both convenience the lane that includes a sign to allow views into other parts areas that will be available for and efficiency — half-hour with the farm or family name of the property might be impor- play while allowing for a smaller walks to the barn several times and perhaps incorporating a tant if the farmers in residence lawn area around the house. a night in the winter to check tree or shrub, a flower planter or want to be able to see what is The work areas of the farm on calving will not be welcome. perhaps a large rock. After the going on in the barnyard or — the barns, the grain stor- There is always a balance to complete plan is developed all grain storage area, or other age buildings, machine shops, consider between esthetics and that is left is to find the time to area of the yard. The amount of feed storage enclosures and practicality so compromises put the plan into action in the plantings and the design of the cattle pens — all need to be may be necessary to get a plan spring and actually create your house yard will greatly depend worked into the plan care- that works for everyone. farm landscape! Perhaps a large boulder can be on whether someone can main- fully so that traffic routes are The size of the entire farm site found on the farm that could be taining a lot of flower beds and safe and easy to manoeuvre, will be extensive and probably Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, featured in the landscape. shrub borders. If not — keep and work areas and build- include large expanses of grass Manitoba The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 29 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Try a winter holiday at Riding Mountain National Park There are many activities available, beautiful sights and a chance to spot some wildlife

allowed on Clear Lake (wall- By Donna Gamache eye, pike, perch, whitefish Freelance contributor and lake trout) and Lake Audy (pike and perch). inter is here in full RMNP is planning a “Winter force, but that doesn’t Adventure Weekend,” February W m e a n M a n i t o b a’s 9-11 with a variety of activi- parks are closed — far from ties, such as quinzee building, it! If you’re looking for some tobogganing, a shinny tour- place new to visit in winter, try nament, a barbecue, a hockey Riding Mountain National Park tournament in nearby Onanole (RMNP). It offers a wide vari- and a special version of win- ety of winter activities. Many ter Olympics. Snowshoeing to are geared to active visitors, a bear den is another adven- but even those who are not ture you might enjoy. Visit the inclined to sports activities can Friends of RM website for up- enjoy a drive through the park. to-date information on this big Spruce trees laden with snow weekend. have a beauty all their own, If you’re really into outdoor and it’s not uncommon to see activities, you could even rent wildlife as you drive on high- one of the park’s oTENTiks ways No. 10 or No. 19. Besides (canvas A-frame cabins). They small animals such as squirrels are labelled as “the perfect and rabbits, visitors can often mix of cabin meets tent,” and catch sight of white-tailed deer, RMNP has five available for moose, foxes and coyotes along winter camping. They include the roads. Really lucky visitors The oTENTiks are a mix of cabin and tent that are available for renting. PHOTOS: DONNA GAMACHE electric heat, interior lighting, have occasionally seen a lynx a wood stove, and USB out- or elk, too. sport, there are trails for lets. These have become quite There are a variety of that, too. You can snowshoe popular, so be sure to reserve cross-country ski trails in at Wasagaming — around ahead, especially for weekends. the park — some now main- the campground, on Ominik Although 2017 is over, and tained by “Friends of Riding Marsh or on Clear Lake itself. with it the free entry for eve- Mountain” volunteers, since For trails a little more off the ryone to our national parks, cuts in federal funding about beaten track, try the Brulé don’t let that stop you from five years ago. Trails vary in Trail to Kinosao Lake, the visiting RMNP. Stop at the length and difficulty, with the Arrowhead Trail, or the Bead Visitor centre in Wasagaming Wasagaming campground Lake Trail. If you don’t have to buy a day pass for adults, trails among the most popu- your own snowshoes, rentals or better yet one that will lar for family groups. Before are available at the Friends last the whole year. A recent choosing which ones to try, centre. Take some time to announcement states that check on the Friends web- check out the variety of items entry for anyone 17 and under site to see which trails have for sale there, and learn about will still be free. been recently tracked. A more all their organized activi- Snowshoes are available to rent if you don’t have your own. For further information challenging ski is the trail to ties, many for children. See about RMNP activities or Cairns Cabin. This rustic cabin the website at: http://www. you could light a fire to heat and Bittersweet Trail on the accommodations, call 204- has a wood stove and sleep- friendsofridingmountain.ca/. up a lunch. Something else east side of the park. 848-7275 or email rmnp. ing loft, and can be reserved Other sports include skat- to try is riding the “fat bikes” If ice fishing is your sport, [email protected]. at reservation.pc.gc.ca or ing behind the Parks Canada which can also be rented remember that fishing in 1-877-737-3783. Visitor Centre, where there at the Friends of RM. Cycle the park requires a special Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, If snowshoeing is your is a picnic shelter nearby so around town, or on the Burls licence. Winter fishing is Manitoba

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 devel- oped a website to post your replies to a series of questions about eleva- tors. 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. A 30,000-bushel grain elevator at Vista, on Highway 45 east of Rossburn, was built by Manitoba Pool Elevators in 1940 for a local co- Goldsborough is interested in hearing all sorts of experiences operative association. Two steel tanks were built beside it in 1964 and, in July 1968, the facility was closed then, a few months later, sold about the elevators — funny, sad, or anything in between. Readers to United Grain Growers, becoming UGG’s second elevator at the site. UGG also bought the residence used by the Pool managers. Both willing to share their stories can leave messages at 204-474-7469. elevators have since been removed from the site. Photo source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections 30 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018

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Arkansas Monsanto wins state board stands support in California by proposed cancer dispute herbicide limits Eleven other U.S. states are lining up to support the Roundup The measures are aimed at preventing a manufacturer recurrence of last season, when millions of acres were said to be damaged BY TOM POLANSEK “The mandate imposes confusing and Reuters potentially inconsistent obligations on onsanto has won non-resident businesses, creating a strong support from 11 U.S. incentive to abandon glyphosate markets M states in its attempt altogether.” to stop California from requir- ing cancer warnings on prod- ucts containing glyphosate, State legal filing ratcheting up a legal fight over the company’s popular weed killer. M i s s o u r i , h o m e t o “The mandate imposes Association of Wheat Monsanto’s headquarters, confusing and potentially Growers and other agri- along with other farm states inconsistent obligations on cultural groups filed in including Iowa and Indiana, non-resident businesses, cre- November to stop the state said in court documents on ating a strong incentive to from requiring glyphosate Jan. 2 that the warnings would abandon glyphosate markets warnings. be misleading because there altogether,” the states’ filing Monsanto said Jan. 3 it had is no definite link between said. discussed California’s man- glyphosate and cancer. For more than 40 years, date with officials in agricul- Midwest businesses would farmers have applied glypho- tural states as it proceeded need to include warnings sate to crops, most recently with the lawsuit. on glyphosate products if on soybeans that Monsanto California’s Office of California requires them genetically engineered to Environmental Health or stop selling such goods resist the herbicide. Roundup H a z a r d A s s e s s m e n t because they may end up in is also sprayed on residential (OEHHA), which is named in the Golden State, according to lawns and golf courses. the lawsuit, declined to com- the states’ filing. T h e c o n t r o v e r s y i n ment. The office previously California added glypho- California is a headache for said it stands by the deci- Farmer John Weiss looks over his crop of soybeans, which he had reported to sate, the main ingredient in the company as it faces a cri- sion to include glyphosate the state board for showing signs of damage due to the drifting of the pesticide Monsanto’s Roundup herbi- sis around another herbicide on the state’s list of products dicamba, at his farm in Dell, Arkansas, U.S. July 25, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS/KAREN PULFER FOCHT cide, to its list of cancer-caus- based on a chemical known known to cause cancer, as ing chemicals in July 2017 and as dicamba that has been required under a rule known will require products con- linked to U.S. crop damage. as Proposition 65. BY TOM POLANSEK Monsanto and BASF taining the chemical to carry Monsanto, which is being “Proposition 65 is 30 years Reuters warnings by July 2018. acquired by Bayer AG for old and for every one of say the products The state acted after the US$63.5 billion, developed those years there have been rkansas agricultural are safe when used World Health Organization’s the dicamba-based prod- strenuous attempts to kill it regulators stuck with properly. International Agency uct following an increase in on the ground that it’s differ- A a proposal on Jan. 3 to for Research on Cancer weeds resistant to glyphosate. ent from other states,” said prohibit sprayings of a con- concluded in 2015 that The 11 states are sup- David Roe, the rule’s primary troversial weed killer after glyphosate was “probably porting a federal lawsuit author. mid-April, despite a lawsuit carcinogenic.” Monsanto, the National “They’ve always failed.” over the plan by manufacturer Monsanto. The state’s plant board Monsanto is banking on its decided to move forward with dicamba-based herbicide and a ban on the use of dicamba- soybean seeds engineered to based herbicides from April resist it, called Xtend, to dom- 16 to Oct. 31, after state law- inate soybean production in makers recommended last the United States, the world’s month that the panel review second-largest exporter. its recommendation. Last month, an Arkansas The ban threatens to hurt legislative subcommittee demand for the products advised the plant board to made by Monsanto and rival review its proposed restric- BASF because the chemicals tions to consider scientific- are designed to be sprayed based evidence and other on dicamba-resistant crops factors, in a win for the during the summer growing agrichemical companies. The season. panel is set to consider the The United States faced an proposal again on Jan. 16. agricultural crisis last year “They feel like having caused by new versions of the looked back over the revi- herbicides, which farmers and sions suggested, that the rule weed experts said evaporated change is based on scientific and drifted away from where evidence and is the lowest- they were applied, damaging risk option,” said Adriane millions of acres of crops that Barnes, a spokeswoman for could not tolerate dicamba. the plant board. Monsanto and BASF say Other farm states, includ- the products are safe when ing Minnesota, Missouri and used properly. They oppose North Dakota, have imposed the proposed ban in Arkansas new limits on dicamba spray- Farm states are jumping on board for Monsanto’s lawsuit against California labelling requirements. and say it would hurt growers ings for 2018 in an attempt to PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/MIKE MOZART there by removing a tool to prevent a repeat of the crop fight stubborn weeds. damage last year. 32 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018

PotashCorp and Agrium merger Fertilizer merger effects now a reality A key U.S. regulator was the final muted for now hurdle the deal had One producer group says so far there aren’t any red flags popping up left to clear

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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan ar mers shouldn’t be and Agrium received clearance from too concerned yet that the United States Federal Trade F t h e r e c e n t A g r i u m - Commission Dec. 27 to merge, paving PotashCorp merger will cause the way for the deal to close as of Jan. an increase in the price of fer- 1, 2018. tilizer, at least according to “This final clearance marks a the president of one provincial significant milestone in bringing two producer group. industry leaders together,” said Chuck “(The merger is) a hard Magro, president and chief executive one to find a whole bunch officer of Agrium in a joint news release of negatives or positives between the two companies. about it. A year from now it “We are pleased to have received might be a different story,” final regulatory clearance and look said Todd Lewis, president forward to the formation of Nutrien,” of the Agricultural Producers said Jochen Tilk, president and chief Association of Saskatchewan executive officer of PotashCorp in the (APAS). news release. Initially announced in 2016, Previously the merger had been the merger between the two approved by regulatory authorities Canadian-based international in Canada, China, India, Russia and companies received final Brazil. regulatory approval from the The merger has created Nutrien, a United States Federal Trade company with 20,000 employees in 18 Commission the last week of countries. PotashCorp was the world’s December. The new company, largest crop nutrient company while Nutrien, was officially formed Agrium was a major global producer as of Jan. 1. In order for the and distributor of agricultural products. merger to go through, the com- With the merger Nutrien becomes the panies had to receive clearance largest crop nutrient company in the from Canada, India and China, Chris McKay, PotashCorp load-out supervisor at the Cory Mine, examines potash inside one of the storage facilities near world and the third-largest natural as well as the U.S. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan October 10, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS/DAVID STOBBE/FILE PHOTO resource company in Canada. There were concerns for Since the merger was first producers before the merger, announced in September 2016 it according to Lewis but now actually letting (PotashCorp) has caused a drop in fertilizer prices. with the new company being into the network of Agrium and “I understand that they don’t plan on Agrium and PotashCorp have said final, thoughts are mixed. APAS vice versa. So probably at the shutting down any mines or shutting down the merger will result in operational was concerned there would end of the day it’ll be a much savings of around US$500 million and be a lessening of competition more robust company,” he any nitrogen manufacturers.” will better position them to give farm- as there have been numer- said. ers low-cost, high-value products and ous mergers in the agriculture Before the merger the com- Dan Mazier services. industry lately, however, it is panies said they expected to KAP The new company will have two pleased to see two Canadian see an annual operation syn- corporate offices, one in Calgary and a companies merging. ergy of up to US$500 million second in Saskatoon. Magro, current Dan Mazier, president of from the deal. Nutrien is now ple (get the) products (from)... acquisitions that we’ve seen Agrium president and CEO, will take the Keystone Agricultural Canada’s third-largest natural I’m still thinking the Canadian and the recent merger, there’s over as president and CEO of Nutrien. Producers (KAP), echoes resource company, at a value of way though... if I’m going to a number of safeguards that Nutrien shares began trading on the Lewis’s sentiment, stating if at approximately US$36 billion. support anything we definitely have been put in place that Toronto Stock Exchange and the New the end of the day it makes the Mazier is concerned the new support the Canadian compa- help to protect consumer York Stock Exchange under the ticker companies stronger it is good company could have an effect nies,” he said. prices,” he said. symbol “NTR” at market open Jan. for Canada as a whole. on independent retailers who According to Craig Klemmer, Things could change but as 2. Trading of Agrium and PotashCorp “I understand that they don’t sell Nutrien’s products. Nutrien principal agricultural econo- of right now, both APAS and shares also halted at market open plan on shutting down any has its own retail division, Crop mist with Farm Credit Canada, KAP aren’t concerned there will Jan. 2. mines or shutting down any Production Services, which the merger had to undergo be an immediate effect. nitrogen manufacturers. It’s was previously part of Agrium. rigorous scrutinization before “(It’s) yet to be seen as far as “It’s more where people get being approved. the pricing. But it’ll be the sup- their supplies from and if this “When we think about spe- ply and making sure that they is actually cutting out retail- cifically the nutrient mar- stay viable at the end of the ersSEC_WAB17_MB_WheatCity_SEC_WAB17_MB_WheatCity.qxd or cutting out where peo- ket and these 2018-01-03 mergers 1:30 PM Page and 1 day,” Mazier said.

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Despite the introduction of Reuters However, his NBN connections special visas that allow tour- fail to deal with the most basic ists to stay for a second year if o o d a C r e e k Fa r m , of demands, he says. they do three months of work in located just outside “If we run a couple of rural Australia, farmers are still G Australia’s capital city of webcams and shift some data struggling to attract the labour Canberra, exemplifies the coun- about, and then someone is they need to harvest their crops. try’s agricultural ambitions — at home and wants to watch While a tax increase last year a boutique producer that sells Netflix... you run out of space to and difficult working condi- more than 2,000 kilograms a do anything,” said Bignell. tions are among major factors week of prized shiitake mush- The lack of decent connectiv- behind the decline in willing rooms to domestic and Asian ity also means newly developed workers, farmers say a lack of consumers. robots, sophisticated enough decent Wi-Fi connections is But when the farm suffered to pick only ripe fruit, have also a major turnoff for many an internet outage in August, failed to materialize. 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Plant and Animal Health Strategy pegged to proceed in 2018

A spring launch is planned, but there’s plenty of work to be done between now and then

“Good work on plant and animal BY ALEX BINKLEY health will pay off for Canada,” he Co-operator contributor said. In many ways, the strategy’s fter two years of talk, 2018 goal of building public trust in the may be the year where there’s Canadian system matches the work A some concrete action on of the Canadian Centre for Food the federal government’s Plant and Integrity. Animal Health Strategy. Officials have spent two years dis- Ongoing development cussing the matter at the ministerial The strategy is still a work in progress level, with farm groups and other in terms of facing potential and real organizations. Now they’re hoping threats to animal and plant health. It for a launch date this April. received a lot of emphasis at the 2016 Before that step, a co-ordinating and 2017 annual summer meetings body needs to be selected to guide of the federal and provincial agricul- the implementation, Debbie Barr, ture ministers and from the Canadian director of the Animal Health, Agri-Food Policy Institute and the Welfare and Biosecurity Division Canadian Federation of Agriculture of the Canadian Food Inspection and the 2016 inaugural CCFI Public Agency told the recent conference Trust Summit in Ottawa. of the National Farmed Animal Last year, CFIA cautioned that it Health and Welfare Council. The could take until 2021 to complete strategy will be fleshed out with the strategy, in an update issued advice from governments and other by the Canadian Food Inspection stakeholders as the co-ordinating Agency. It “is a shared vision body takes full control. between partners across govern- ments, industry, academia and oth- Co-ordinated ers, and charts a path forward for While there will be separate struc- collectively addressing evolving tures to oversee the plant and ani- risks to plant and animal health.” mal plans, they will be expected to CFIA said the risks to plant and work together, she said. The overall animal health include plant pests goal will be to advance disease pre- and animal diseases that can have The federal government hopes to begin implementing its Plant and Animal Health Strategy this paredness and biosecurity meas- significant, devastating and long- spring. PHOTO: CFIA ures to the same level across the lasting impacts on Canadian agri- country. culture. The agri-food sector needs “We expect to see some early “to anticipate and prepare for future actions,” she said. One area is challenges and opportunities. With plant and animal health.” Currently national relationships can improve improving biosecurity measures and increasingly complex and continu- partnership activities “are not fully sharing of information and resources rules on truck transport and on- ously changing risks, a collaborative integrated and expected results are for addressing outbreaks and for train- farm food safety. approach is needed so that Canada not fully realized.” ing, and can also enable joint and/or Jaspinder Komal, the acting chief can continue to safeguard plant and The strategy aims to help co-ordi- international efforts on risk mitigation veterinary officer, said the focus animal health.” nate efforts to improve the effective- to reduce risks on a global scale,” CFIA of the strategy will be on prevent- ness of measures to protect plant and said. “Recognizing equivalent interna- ing the spread of animal and plant Complex animal health so groups “can make tional systems for safeguarding plant disease. “We also want to see more The pillars of the strategy are partner- the most efficient use of their limited and animal health and encouraging emphasis on collaboration among ships, prevention, collection, analy- resources,” CFIA said. “Building part- greater co-ordination and harmoniza- those involved in the sectors.” sis and sharing of information ena- ners’ collective awareness of best prac- tion of related strategic approaches It’s in Canada’s economic inter- bling desired behaviours, CFIA said. tices and lessons learned from past and standards among international est to have the strategy succeed “Economic growth in the agricultural experiences enhances their ability to partners, when feasible, can also because it will improve the agri- sector relies upon continued public deliver effective interventions. lead to a more predictable trading food sector’s export prospects. trust in Canada’s ability to safeguard “Maintaining and enhancing inter- environment.”

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Vet services get top marks in review An international organization has found Canada stacks up well against anyone when it comes to animal health

laboration between animal mendations provided Canada BY ALEX BINKLEY health experts and law en- with lots of opportunities to Co-operator contributor forcement to track emerging “The results are very favourable, with become involved in global an- livestock diseases to ensure most scores being five out of five.” imal health initiatives. n international review they aren’t used by terror “A key issue is the rigour of of the provision of groups to disrupt national biosecurity measures at labo- veterinary services in economies. ratories,” he said. “Lab securi- A Another called for guide- ty has been handled the same Canada during 2017 found Jaspinder Komal the system in good shape, lines to cover biological re- acting national chief veterinary officer in all parts of the world. Aca- says Jaspinder Komal, act- search to ensure that scien- demics need to ensure they ing national chief veterinary tists are aware of the potential have proper security around officer. for their discoveries being their works.” A team of veterinary experts used for criminal purposes Another challenge the vet- and take precautions to pre- erinary profession and animal assembled by the World Or- stockpiles of the virus that mal diseases out of the wrong ganization for Animal Health vent such misuse. As well, in- researchers need to consider ternationally accepted stan- causes the virulent livestock hands,” Komal said. is, “how do we stay sharp to (OIE) checked documentation disease rinderpest. It was for- “Canada, represented by on veterinary training and dards should be applied to all any possible threats?” new laboratories being built mally declared eradicated in CFIA and Global Affairs Can- Working with the RCMP is operations and conducted 2011. The ones at the CFIA ada, will be active in interna- on-site visits across the coun- to study livestock diseases and important to guarding the treatments. labs in Winnipeg have already tional forums on improving country’s healthy livestock try, he told the recent annual been destroyed. the identification and eradica- conference of the National Komal said Canada sup- and wild animal population. ports all the recommenda- CFIA works with the RCMP tion of livestock diseases.” While Canada is well pre- Farmed Animal Health and on any disease outbreaks that Troy Bourque of the Cana- Welfare Council. tions and has already acted pared, “it needs to also be vigi- on the one calling for the de- it finds suspicious, he said. dian Veterinary Medical As- lant to the threats that are out “The assessment found Ca- “We want to keep the ani- sociation, said the recom- nadian veterinary services op- struction of any remaining there,” he said. erate at the highest level with no major weaknesses,” Komal said. “The results are very fa- vourable, with most scores being five out of five. A few areas scored four out of five or three out of five.” The low scores came in ar- eas of known weaknesses that will be addressed, he said. One example was trace- ability of animals and their products. Another was on the implementation of a plan to curb antimicrobial resis- tance, which Health Canada has addressed with the re- lease last fall of major steps in the Pan Canadian Framework on AMR. A final report on the review is expected to be released soon by the OIE, he said. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency “will develop an ac- tion plan with stakeholders to address all recommendations in the report.” The results of the veterinary assessment will also be used in an evaluation of Canada’s implementation during 2018 of the International Health Regulations being developed by the World Health Organi- zation. Komal also reported on the 2nd OIE Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction that brought high-level ani- mal health experts from more than 100 countries to Ottawa. It produced 12 recommenda- tions for member countries to increase international co-op- eration in preventing the ac- cidental or deliberate spread NEW of animal diseases around the world. YOU KNOW FARMING. WE KNOW CORN. They included closer col- NEW high yielding corn product with early maturity, P7527

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Study finds Frosty dogs small Indian farmers more resilient Their practices make them less susceptible to climate change compared to large commercial farms

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ndia’s small farmers are bet- ter equipped than large land- I owners to deal with climate change, but need more support to find innovative ways to mini- mize the impacts of higher tem- peratures, uneven rainfall, floods and droughts, analysts said. About 60 per cent of India’s population of 1.3 billion depends on agriculture for a living. More than three-quarters of farmers Two sundogs bark for attention Christmas Day in the Deerwood area. The phenomenon is most common during the coldest weather. photo: Jeannette greaves cultivate less than two hectares (five acres) of land each. While the small size of the landholding is often seen as a challenge to raising incomes, it is an advantage when it comes to tackling extreme weather and ris- ing temperatures, said Arindom Datta, Asia head of sustainability YOU’RE INVITED TO THE MANITOBA banking at Rabobank. “Large farmers tend to do monocropping, which is far more vulnerable to climate change, and more difficult to change and adapt as the situation demands. Plus they need more water, an- other resource under threat from warmer weather,” he said. “Small farmers are far more ver- satile; they usually plant multiple JANUARY 25 AND 26, DELTA WINNIPEG FREE ADMISSION varieties of crops, so they are more flexible and better able to adjust and adapt,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to double farmers’ incomes over the next five years, with reforms including better irri- gation, crop insurance and higher prices for crops. Poor prices for grains and ce- real have led to mounting piles of debt for Indian farmers, triggering thousands of suicides every year. More than two-thirds of farm- ers who committed suicide were small and marginal farmers, data shows. The average size of landhold- ings in rural India has halved over the past two decades as land is passed down from father to son, and as more land is surrendered for development projects. While a law caps the amount of land that can be owned by indi- vidual farmers, several states have introduced leasing laws to enable farmers to increase the land under cultivation. But smaller landholdings are better suited if the government in- vests in training — particularly for LEARN FROM FARM LEADERS ABOUT women — on topics such as tradi- tional grains such as millets, said HOW TO TALK AG POLICY Ishira Mehta, founder of Crop- Connect Enterprises, which links FIND OUT THE LATEST ON farmers to markets. “With rising temperatures, we FARMLAND VALUES may not be able to grow basmati rice or wheat 20 years from now; HEAR FROM A FAMOUS CHEF ON HOW we need to revive traditional grains that are more climate resil- TO CONNECT WITH CONSUMERS ient,” she said. “Women farmers in particular For more information and registration ENJOY QUIZ NIGHT AT are more adaptable, more willing to learn about new harvest and mar- KAP website: kap.ca THE PINT PUBLIC HOUSE keting methods. But they cannot tackle the problem on their own.” Kalynn Spain – KAP office – 204-697-1140 LEARN HOW TO “PITCH” Farmers in the southern state of Tamil Nadu are already returning [email protected] TO THE MEDIA to indigenous varieties of rice and traditional seeds as the region suf- fers more frequent droughts. The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 37 Veterinarians won’t be dealing doggy dope any time soon Vets are being asked about giving cannabis products to pets — but there’s no research, it’s not legal, and it could be dangerous

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And while there is some cannabis products are suitable There has been “a significant You can easily find cannabis products for pets — often treats containing potential for therapeutic uses for dogs or cats with behav- increase in the number of inci- cannabidiol (also called CBD) — on the internet, but don’t give them to your dog or of cannabis in companion ani- ioural problems or medical dences of marijuana toxicity” cat, says the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK mals, that’s a long ways off, said issues. in jurisdictions where canna- Buote. But before dealing doggy bis has been decriminalized or “We don’t really have any dope or carrying kitty can- legalized, he said. 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There’s no evidence those products actually work and they might be dangerous. 38 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 Niger women lose work to tractors Mechanization will fix the country’s environment more quickly, but with some short-term pain

Agriculture Organization (FAO) hopes to restore 18,000 hectares BY BOUREIMA BALIMA is investing in tractors and (180 sq. km) of degraded land Thomson Reuters Foundation plows to speed up land resto- in the region next year, three ration in Africa’s Sahel, a semi- times the territory restored adjara Ali watched with arid belt below the Sahara this year, said Moctar Sacande, displeasure as a tractor that stretches from Senegal to international co-ordinator of H dug trenches through Sudan. the agency’s program Action the parched earth in her remote Intensive farming, overgraz- Against Desertification. Niger village, preparing ground ing and changing rainfall pat- In a project dubbed Africa’s for planting where grass has not terns driven by climate change Great Green Wall, areas of grown in years. have made much of the land the Sahel three times the size She was not unhappy with barren in recent decades, of France or Kenya that dec- the results, however. Land experts say. But the damage can ades ago were covered with projects such as this one have be reversed with simple prac- forests, crops and grasslands turned large tracts of Niger tices to retain soil moisture. have been identified for from brown to green in recent Digging half-moon trenches restoration. years and made parts of the is a traditional technique that The mechanized approach Women seen at the site of a land restoration project in Doumba, Niger, hot, dry West African nation aid agencies have encouraged is already used in Senegal and November 15, 2017. PHOTO: THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/BOUREIMA BALIMA productive again. throughout the region, often will be expanded to Burkina But 45-year-old Ali and the paying farmers or herders in Faso, Sudan and Nigeria in said that they had not yet been including school-related fees, other women in Doumba vil- food or cash for their labour. 2018, Sacande said. paid for the seeds they collected she said. lage used to do the digging By using machines, women “We already have some and were unsure when they Meanwhile, the difference themselves, earning a few hard- will no longer be obliged to results, that’s why we want to would be. made by tractors is plain to see. earned dollars a day for each do the back-breaking work left scale it up now,” he told the An official in the Environment It used to take about 100 peo- half-moon-shaped trench they by men who leave their vil- Thomson Reuters Foundation. Ministry said that his forestry ple one day to dig a hectare of made, until the tractor was lages to herd livestock or look FAO foresaw that villagers unit planned to purchase the land, which is about the size of brought in a few months ago to for jobs, say the FAO and local would lose wages due to the seedlings at the start of the a football pitch, said Sacande. replace them. officials. mechanization and planned for rainy season, which is not until Now, a single tractor can cover “We worked in pairs. But women of the Tillaberi them to earn money instead by mid-May. up to 15 hectares a day. Sometimes we would dig six region are far from pleased. collecting seeds for planting, “The women are struggling to To halt and reverse the impact (trenches) a day, which earned “We will certainly rest but we said Sacande. get by. They have to wait several of decades of overgrazing and us 2,600 CFA francs (US$4.50),” will have a loss to make up,” In the long run, this will be months to have money,” said deforestation, and meet the UN she said. “I know it’s not much, said Salamatou Idrissa, another more profitable than digging, Hamidou Beidari, a municipal Sustainable Development Goal but it allowed me to be a bit Doumba resident. said Arouna Compaore, an envi- councillor. of reversing land degradation independent.” ronmental technician in the Ali used to spend the money by 2030, around 10 million hec- In a push to combat deser- Great Green Wall local mayor’s office. she earned from digging on tares will need to be restored tification, the UN Food and With the use of machines, FAO But the women in Doumba essential items for her children, each year, according to the FAO. Brazil fights land violence Digital monitoring tool will address landownership issues

BY KARLA MENDES Thomson Reuters Foundation

Brazil — the world’s fifth-larg- est country — has launched a digital tool to monitor changes in land use, amid simmering violence over landownership, corruption and evictions. A member of an Indigenous The government’s Brazilian Munduruku tribe is seen near Institute of Geography and a placard as they occupy the Statistics (IBGE) said the inter- construction site of the hydropower Let nothing slow you down. active platform is the first to plant of Sao Manoel, near the Teles map the entire country, not just Pires river, in the Alta Floresta city, special areas like the Amazon. in the north of the state of Mato “The main purpose is to indi- Grosso in the Amazon, Brazil July 16, cate where things are happen- 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS/LUNAE PARRACHO ing, at what speed and what is happening... if there was fearing deforestation and deforestation or if pasture or displacement. agriculture has entered (an The tool combines satellite area),” said the IBGE’s Maurício and field data to visualize all Zacarias Moreira. 8.5 million square kilometres of “We can analyse the past, see Brazil, which occupy about half the present and do (data) mod- of South America. elling for the future,” the natu- Users can see vegetation ral resource manager told the cover, occupation and agricul- Thomson Reuters Foundation tural activities from the year by phone. 2000, and combine the infor- Rising violence between mation with other databases Indigenous people and other monitoring forests, Indigenous land users, combined with lands and mines, Moreira said. often hazy property owner- It will be updated every two ship and what activists con- years, he said. sider high levels of impunity, Clarissa Gandour, a sen- have made Brazil the world’s ior analyst in Brazil with the HOT, COLD, BIG, SMALL, EARLY, LATE? deadliest country for land rights Climate Policy Initiative, a U.S.- ™ SAVE UP TO campaigners. based think-tank, said land use Just GO with Pixxaro , the total annual broadleaf London-based campaign is a “first order” issue for the weed control that won’t slow you down. Only group Global Witness said in country. Pixxaro includes maximum crop, weed and .55 July that 49 of 200 land activists The tool should help policy- PER ACRE weather flexibility, PLUS the proven power of $5 killed last year were from Brazil. makers to plan future land when you book by Farming plays a key role in use, she said. Given the delay Group-4 resistance management. March 15, 2018 with Brazil’s economy, pitting the in updating data, the Science Diamond Rewards™. government, which wants Ministry’s existing space- IT’S ABOUT TIME. Go to Go4Arylex.com. to boost foreign investment based assessments will remain in agricultural land to rekin- more important for monitor- GO CODE: ® TM G O 1 0 2 X P dle growth amid biting reces- ing Amazonian deforestation, Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. | 12/17-57786-1 sion, against opponents she said.

57786_1 DAS_Pixxaro_2017_Nothing_EB_G4A_13-1667x9.indd 1 2017-12-20 10:07 AM The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 39 Foodies forsake beef for bugs Insects are now finding their way onto western tables

Eat Grub is among a wave of “Insects are one impor- BY LEE MANNION social enterprises, with an eye tant solution as they offer a Thomson Reuters Foundation on a global looming protein rich source of protein, amino shortage and climate change, acids, fatty acids and micro- fter watching locals in that are tempting people to eat nutrients,” said Giulia Muir, an Malawi snacking on fly- insects instead of meat. FAO expert on edible insects. A ing termites, British char- The edible bug business is Eat Grub’s most popular ity worker Shami Radia opened booming, with a global mar- retail products are energy bars a pop-up restaurant in London ket of US$33 million in 2015, made with ground-up crick- with a seven-course menu dedi- according to the research firm ets, sold by Ocado — Britain’s cated to insects. Global Market Insights, which first national grocer to stock With 400 satisfied customers expects it to grow 40 per cent an insect-based food product. in five days, Radia and his friend by 2023. The U.K.’s Eat Grub says insects are fast becoming part of the western It also sells cricket flour for Neil Whippey took the plunge in “There’s a certain age group diet. PHOTO: REUTERS pasta and protein drinks and 2014 and set up Eat Grub, a busi- now that really considers sus- whole crickets, grasshoppers ness selling insect-based foods tainability as a factor in their the world’s largest student of impoverished Vietnamese and mealworms, which come to major online retailers and choices,” Whippey said. competition for social good. farmers by paying them to with suggested recipes. supermarkets, including Ocado, “There are many people who “We believe that insects are grow crickets in shipping con- The company plans to Amazon and Planet Organic. keep fit and are concerned the protein of the future,” its tainers to meet rising local launch a range of piri piri, “We are trying to make peo- about looking after the planet.” website says, describing the demand for edible insects. smoky barbecue and sweet ple think about what they are Methane from cows contrib- company as a global leader in T h e U N F o o d a n d chili-flavoured crickets — doing,” 35-year-old Whippey, a utes to greenhouse gas emis- the “edible insect movement.” Agricultural Organization a nod to the inspirational former television sound mixer, sions while clearance of land Aspire is doubling produc- (FAO) says eating insects could Malawians who were “knock- told the Thomson Reuters for cattle pasture also drives tion on its Texas farm after help keep global malnutrition ing them back with beer, after Foundation. destruction of the Amazon, toasted grasshoppers sold out at bay, as the world’s popula- having fried them with chili “If a family of four were to often described as the lungs of in April among fans watch- tion swells to nine billion by and lime,” Whippey said. eat one meal with insects per the planet. ing Seattle Mariners baseball 2050. “What we can do is change week for a year, it would save Other industry leaders games, its business develop- People have been eating the mindsets of people 500,000 litres of water,” he said, include Aspire Food Group, ment manager, Vincent Vitale, insects for centuries, and up around food,” he said. “It referring to the vast amounts of founded by five MBA students said. to 80 per cent of the world can be something that tastes water needed to produce beef in at Montreal’s McGill University Across the globe, another outside Europe and North great, is great for us but is an increasingly water-stressed who teamed up in 2013 to win social enterprise, Cricket America still rely on insects for also great for the planet at the world. the US$1-million Hult Prize, One, is boosting the earnings some part of their diet, it says. same time.”

Vitamin shortage affects feed formulations Feed formulations will have reduced levels of vitamins A and E because of a worldwide shortage

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eed manufacturers up against a global shortage F of vitamins A and E will be able to temporarily reformulate their products for sale in Canada without a complete rewrite of their product labels. The shortage stems from an BASF’s citral manufacturing plant at October fire during the startup Ludwigshafen, Germany. SF Photo: BA of an aroma chemicals plant operated by global chemi- lations of feeds to reduce lev- cal firm BASF in its corporate els of vitamins A and E is “not Let nothing slow you down. hometown of Ludwigshafen, expected to cause any undue Germany. safety or welfare risks to live- The fire forced BASF to shut stock,” the agency said. down the plant, which makes However, to show that a given citral and isoprenol ingredi- domestic or imported feed prod- ents, and declare force majeure uct is effective for its intended — that is, a legal suspension of purpose, CFIA requires the a contractual obligation due product label to carry guaran- to a situation beyond a party’s tees of certain nutrient levels. control — on delivery of those Normally, changing a prod- products. uct’s label guarantee for vita- BASF is the world’s biggest mins A and E would require an manufacturer of citral, mak- administrative amendment, ing about 40,000 tonnes a year. but CFIA announced an interim Apart from its aromatic uses, measure given the “temporary citral is a “starting material” for nature of the situation.” processing vitamin A and E and Processors who have to refor- carotenoid feed ingredients. mulate feeds, with the aim of The company said its vitamin conserving inventories of vita- A and E plants, which were also mins A and E, may instead pro- shut down around that time for vide CFIA with a notification of scheduled routine maintenance, reformulation, and attest that now can’t be restarted until the their labelling accurately reflects company’s supplies of citral nutrient guarantees. HOT, COLD, BIG, SMALL, EARLY, LATE? and “corresponding intermedi- The revised guarantees will be ™ SAVE UP TO ates” become available. BASF allowed until supplies of vita- Just GO with Pixxaro , the total annual broadleaf thus announced it would have mins A and E have stabilized, weed control that won’t slow you down. Only to extend its force majeure to its after which processors’ guar- Pixxaro includes maximum crop, weed and .55 deliveries of vitamin A and E and antees for these vitamins will PER ACRE several carotenoid ingredients. return to the levels as approved weather flexibility, PLUS the proven power of $5 when you book by Feed manufacturers, as in their registrations, CFIA said. Group-4 resistance management. March 15, 2018 with a result, have had to revise The cleanup, followup inspec- Diamond Rewards™. their feed formulations with tion, repair and restart for IT’S ABOUT TIME. Go to Go4Arylex.com. reduced levels of vitamins A BASF’s citral plant — and the and E, in order to continue to restart for affected downstream GO CODE: provide feed to livestock, said plants — are expected to take ® TM G O 1 0 2 X P Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. | 12/17-57786-1 the Canadian Food Inspection “several weeks,” the company Agency. Temporary reformu- said in mid-November.

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For more info. was $22,500, NOW $19,500. All trucks call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. er, 41,600L, pump, loaded, new condition; SK. safetied. Trades considered. Arborfield sembly required, $8000. 519-595-8580, 2011 Stainless TC407, tri-axle tanker, Milverton, ON. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 SK., Phone Merv at 306-276-7518 res., 11,100 USG, 2 comp., pump, scrubber. 306-767-2616 cell. DL #906768. WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all Cell 306-921-7721, 306-752-4909, Mel- 2003 QUAD CITY CHALLENGER II(2 seater McSherry Auction models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 fort, SK. REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND 2009 FORD F-550, RWD, 6.4 L diesel, auto, aircraft). 278 TT airframe, 40 hrs. on brand or email: [email protected] hoist systems can save you time, energy duals, 11’ deck, new front, 200,000 kms., new factory engine, I-Com radio, inter- Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and and keep you safe this seeding season. Service Ltd bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now ready to work! $15,900. Cam-Don Motors com, headsets, wheel skis, cabin heat, others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, Give Kramble Industries a call at Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. cheap to fly, wicked fun, $20,000. 12 Patterson Dr. buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us 204-532-2187 weekdays, 204-532-2013 mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca online at: www.kramble.net evenings/weekends, Russell, MB. Stonewall, MB 130 MISC. SEMI TRAILERS, flatdecks, 2007 MACK, 10 speed Eaton auto., new Estate & Moving lowbeds, dump trailers, jeeps, tankers, etc. 20’ CIM B&H, 940,000 kms., fresh Sask. 2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick Check www.trailerguy.ca for pictures safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great se- Sat Jan 13th, 2018 @ 10:00AM SCHOOL BUSES: 20 to 66 passenger, and prices. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542. lection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS- 1/2 1998 to 2007, $2700 and up. 14 buses in www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. MCSHERRY AUC- HI-BOY TRAILER, w/2-2500 gal. tanks, 3” 1980 INT TANDEM Grain Truck, Cummins mile range. Easy to install. Calving/foaling Estate & Moving stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- barn cameras, backup cameras for RVs, 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074. Banjo ball valves & hoses. Tires good, dsl., 13 spd., good BH&T. Call for a good TION SERVICE $12,000 OBO. 306-834-7810, Dodsland, SK price! 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK. new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to trucks and combines, etc. Free shipping Sat Jan 27th, 2018 @ 10:00AM $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. from Calgary, AB. 403-616-6610. Call to1X2.1429 Consign – Pick Up / Trucking Available! BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, 000031842r1.PDF 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports Stuart McSherry tandem and tridems. Contact SK: FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 530 HP Detroit as best small call starting at $23,360! Call 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. deletedeng.,46,000lb.diff.,18spd.,full (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or fenders,newtiresandbeacon,$80,000. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near www.mcsherryauction.com www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. 306-642-8551, Assiniboia, SK. new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. AGRO WESTERN AUCTION RESULTS, new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to ANTIQUE TRACTORS: 1923 Rumely 20- Know before you go! Recent results; 2014 $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. 40;1925 Case 18-32; 1929 Case 25-45; Versatile 550 Delta Track 550, 1080 hrs., www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. 1946 JD AR. 604-798-2027, Chilliwack, BC. $268,837 CDN sold at auction Nov 2017 in North Dakota.; 2013 Versatile 500 Delta Track, 1669 hrs., $272,500 CDN sold at auction Nov 2017, in Saskatchewan. The HEATED SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, starting 2014 Versatile 550, 1 year, newer, $3663. at $14,995! Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” less, 589 hrs. less, 50 HP more, which one online 24/7 at: allandale.com boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all would you buy? Check out our website: 1981 NEIL’S 61’ double drop flat deck, in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on www.agrowestern.com snap-off neck, 36’ working deck, $7000; order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, 1998 Trailtech tandem 12’ sprayer trailer, Rosthern, SK. ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES, Piapot $8000. Call 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. Lions Club 19th Annual Show and Sale, at NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 Maple Creek Armories, Sat. January 27th years body and paint experience. We do 2004 IH 7600 tandem truck, 670,000 kms, 10:00 to 5:00, Sun. January 28th 10:00 to metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to 13 spd., 425/65R22.5 front (20,000 lbs.), CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex- 3:00, 306-558-4802, Maple Creek, SK. daycab conversions. Sandblasting and 11R22.5 rear (46,000 lbs.), $55,000. posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church- Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib build- shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. 2015 VOLVO 630, D13 500 HP, I-Shift, ing and residential roofing; also available NEW TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in 2015 FORD F250 XLT, Super Duty 4x4 335,000 kms, 2016 Doepker Super B grain in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. engine rebuild kits and thousands of other PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. crew cab, 6.7L Diesel, auto., trailer tow hoppers, Air Max, like new, $191,000 unit. parts. Savings! Service manuals and de- HUGE FARM TOY AUCTION: Friday, Feb. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes package, backup camera, tailgate steps, Will separate. 204-761-6695, Brandon, MB cals. Steiner Parts Dealer. Our 43rd 9th, Yorkton Auction Centre, Hwy. 10 East, and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, bronze fire exterior, tan cloth interior. year! www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com Yorkton, SK. Doors open 4 PM, Auction and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture 6 1/2’ box with cover and chrome tube CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in Call 1-800-481-1353. starts at 6 PM. Over 250 lots! Pictures and and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. rails. 23,900 kms, balance of all factory place and finish of concrete floors. Can ac- info at www.jakz.ca or ph. 306-641-5850. 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. warranties, $47,500 firm plus GST. Call Bill commodate any floor design. References THE WINNIPEG AGRICULTURAL Motor 306-726-7977, Southey, SK. available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. 2010 DAKOTA 38’, all aluminum TA, Competitions 1908-1913, by Rick Mannen, 2013 RAM 3500 SLT, crew cab, 6.7L, auto, 340 pages illustrated, $29.95 + shipping. $29,800; 2010 Lode-King 28’ tri-axle lead, $24,000; A-Train wagon, $2900, Saska- 4x4, dually, 99,900 kms., Sask tax paid, Contact Haugholm Books 519-522-0248. one owner, local trade, $41,995. Hendry’s toon, SK., 306-222-2413. Pictures online SMALL BUSINESSES FOR SALE: www.trailerguy.ca Chrysler, 306-528-2171, Nokomis, SK. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the DL#907140 $50,000 to $500,000. Land and buildings Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and not included. SUITE Business Services. 2006 DOEPKER SUPER B steel grain Ph/txt Bert 306-664-BERT(2378). place your ad with our friendly staff, and BRIDGE CITY DRIVELINE specializing in trailers, A/R, scales, 11R24.5, 2018 safety 2009 DODGE 3500 diesel, 1 ton, 4WD, don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bo- drive shaft repair and custom build; in- $39,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: with 5th wheel deck, 196,000 kms., new SUITE Business Services: Helping small nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! cluding aluminum, diff service and over- www.combineworld.com clutch, tires & glass, recent front suspen- businesses to grow, start and sell their 1-800-667-7770. haul. 306-933-4440, Saskatoon, SK sion upgrade, $29,500; Double A 5th business. Ph/txt Bert 306-664-BERT(2378) OLDER GRAIN TRAILER, tandem, nice con- wheel trailer w/elec. winch, rear loading 2011 FREIGHTLINER DAY-CAB, Detroit dition, priced to sell! Call 306-654-7772, ramps, $12,500. Lamont Farm Centre Ltd, DD15, 455 HP, 13 spd., 12 front, 40 rear, BUSINESS FOR SALE, $120,000. Offers Saskatoon, SK. Lamont, AB. 780-895-7338, 780-940-6372. 175” WB, 715,800 kms., $44,900. DL# great growth opportunity in consumer and Classified 1679. Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. pet industry. Saskatoon, SK. Call Bert Category index 306-664-BERT(2378). PROVEN FARMING SKILLS but need land? 20’ TANDEM AXLE cattle trailer, lift-off top Operator with growth to ownership oppor- Announcements & Calendars .0100 - 0340 Farm Machinery ...... 4103 - 4328 (converts to open trailer), $4500 OBO. Call tunities available; May require relocation. 306-862-8460, 306-277-4503, Gronlid, SK. Call 403-775-0536. Airplanes ...... Livestock ...... 0400 5000 - 5792 CALL GRASSLAND TRAILERS for your best deal on quality livestock trailers by Titan, Antiques Sales & Auctions ....0701 - 0710 Organic ...... 5943 - 5948 Duralite (all aluminum riveted) and Circle D. Fall Special in stock- 25’ Duralite, Auction Sales ...... 0900 Personal ...... 5950 - 5952 $23,500; 20’ Titan smooth wall classic steel stock, $14,500. 306-640-8034 cell, 2004 F-150 HERITAGE, 5.4 auto., 2WD, 2012 MACK CXU613 day-cab, Mack MP8, canada’s ag-only listings giant Auto & Transport ...... 1050 - 1705 Real Estate Sales ...... 6110 - 6140 306-266-2016, Wood Mountain, SK. Email only 80,000 kms., uses clean burning natu- 455HP, Eaton 13 spd., $39,900. DL#1679. [email protected] ral gas, economical to run! $3900. Cam- Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. Don Motors Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK Business Opportunities ...... 2800 Recreational Vehicles ...... 6161 - 6168 2002-2003 FLD 120/60 series trucks; 2007 search from over W900, only 690 km, 2009 T800 single tur- Contracting & Custom Work ...3510 - 3560 Rentals & Accommodations .6210 - 6245 bo CAT; 2009 Cascadia, only 309,000 km; 35,000 1979MACKTANDEM,R60021'grainbox, 2011 T800 550 Cummins; 2011 Pro Star aG listinGs Construction Equipment ...... 3600 Seed (Pedigreed & Common) .6404 - 6542 300HP,10speed,3rdaxleairlift,safetied, rebuilt Cummins. All units no emissions, $20,000. 204-324-9300 or 204-324-7622, Very good shape. Call 306-752-4909, cell Farm Buildings ...... 4000 - 4005 Careers ...... 8001 - 8050 Altona, MB. E-mail: [email protected] 306-921-7721, Melfort, SK. 2013 PROSTAR MAX FORCE 13, 18 spd., | 2018 SUNDOWNER RS 8’x30’ GN, triple 7K AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed 4-way lockers, 46 rears, new rubber, 52” 1-800-667-7770 .com for a Complete Category list visit us axles, spare tire, 8/11/11 compartments, tandems and tractor units. Contact David high rise bunk, fresh safety, white colour, #J1KB6153, $34,500. 1-866-346-3148 or 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, v. clean, Wabasco heater, 800,000 kms., follow on: online at farmzilla.Com shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com $40,000 OBO. 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 41

STEEL CLADDING: NEW Grade A, 3/4” high rib, 29 gauge Galvalume $0.82/SF or White-White $0.99/SF cut to your length! NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, All accessories available. Prairie Steel, Cla- payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vet, SK. Call 1-888-398-7150, or email vertical beater spreaders. Phone [email protected] 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. STEEL FARM BUILDINGS On Sale: Prai- Fully Adjustable Auger Hopper rie Steel Products is offering winter book- BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective ing discounts on all steel farm buildings. way to clear land. Four season service, Book now for spring delivery and save! Vis- Come See Us @ competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. MANITOBA trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket at- it our booth at the Crop Production Show tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and in Saskatoon Jan. 9-12 for more info. AG DAYS fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting 1-888-398-7150, www.prairiesteel.com 2010 CAT D7R 2 LGP crawler tractor, Pack- BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., ard winch, AC, cab, canopy, sweeps, A- 306-960-3804. and used sea containers, all sizes. dozer 16.6”, 36” pads, UC as new, 6282 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. hrs., very clean, $285,000; 2008 JD 850J MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. WLT crawler dozer, c/w ROP’S, 12’ 6-way Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: blade, SBG pads, 8700 hrs., $95,000. Increased auger capacity www.maverickconstruction.ca 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. Eliminates overfl ows and bin mess REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, New Ferti lizer Lump Rolling Screen $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950. Larger sizes avail. Travel incl. in SK. See us on FB at WINTER SPECIAL: All post & stud frame saskdugouts. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon SK farm buildings. Choose sliding doors, over- head doors or bi-fold doors. New-Tech Construction Ltd 306-220-2749, Hague, SK Com e see us at our new location at MB Ag Days Phone: 306-778-3338 BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, convex and rigid frame straight walls, B ooth 142 4 Email: [email protected] grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- com- Wes tob a A g mercial. Construction and concrete crews. MERIDIAN TRUCKLOADING AUGERS Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saska- Centre C oncours e TL10-39, loaded, $18,300 HD10-46, load- FARMINGOPERATINGLOSSESForSale:A toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, longstandingfarmthathasnowceasedits 2006 KOMATSU D65 EX-15. Approx. 5950 Jan. 16- 18th, 2018 ed, $19,500; HD10-59, loaded, $20,425; org. hrs., 24” pads, straight tilt blade, 3 Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, TL12-39, loaded with 37 EFI engine, operations has substantial operating losses Osler, SK. in a #'d company available for purchase tooth ripper, excellent working cond., very $20,370. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. good UC, $139.500. Bush canopy available. Gerald Shym ko andutilizationbyanotherfarmingopera- WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built tion. These losses can be used to offset Trades considered (warranty). Can deliver. Calder 306-742-4445 NEVER CLIMB A BIN AGAIN! Full-bin Su- Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. on site. For early booking call farm income and/or farming capital gains. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: or 1-888-674-5346 per Sensor, reliable hardwired with 2 year $97,500. 250-999-4777, Vancouver, BC. www.warmanhomecentre.com warranty; Magnetic Camera Pkg. - One [email protected] MOVE YOUR DIRT real cheap! Low prices! For all your Keho, man positioning of auger (even at night); (3) Cat 641 motor 28 yard scrapers; Cat Hopper Dropper - Unload your hopper bins 235 excavator w/digging bucket, not used STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call Grain Guard, Aeration & without any mess; Wireless Magnetic LED DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too in 5 yrs.; Cat D9-G hyd. dozer w/tow Light - Position your swing auger at night high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call winch; (2) Cat 980B loaders w/bucket; Cat 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: Storm ax/ OPI Products www.warmanhomecentre.com from the comfort of your truck. Safety and us to develop a professional mediation 977-K loader. Equipment of all types. New convenience are the name of the game. plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. & used parts. 2 yards over 50 acres. Cam- HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. www.brownlees.ca Brownlees Trucking Inc Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. brian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) For sales and service east central SK. and Unity, SK., 306-228-2971, 1-877-228-5598 204-667-2867 or (Fax) 204-667-2932. custom conversions available. Looking for built on site. For early booking call Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. Management Group for all your borrowing INTERNATIONAL CLOSED DOOR baler, 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK www.warmanhomecentre.com REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, model NA1450; 2 hydraulic pin presses; 1 KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales Regina, SK. portable hydraulic track press; 3 Goodman 2014 L10 TAKEUCHI Skid Steer, 3500 hrs., INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, battery locomotive carts w/hundreds of good condition, comes with tooth bucket. built on site, for early booking call and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, feet of track. Cambrian Equipment Sales, 306-441-1684, Cut Knife, SK. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. motorized utility carts. All shipped directly Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) 204-667-2867 or (Fax) www.warmanhomecentre.com to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. 204-667-2932. 2002 JCB 214 SLP backhoe; Case 2870 Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, SASKATOON FARM TOY and Collectible w/Degelman dozer; Fassi hyd. arm & 10’ INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net Show at the German Culture Center, Jan. 1-ton steel deck. Call 306-240-8086. built on site, for early booking call 12th, 13th & 14th 2018. Fri. 5 PM - 9 PM; 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” Sat. 10 AM- 5 PM; Sun. 10 AM- 4 PM. Spe- 1980 D6D DOZER, wide pad, winch; 1993 www.warmanhomecentre.com and 10” end units available; Transfer con- cial features: Farm Toys and Scenes; Con- D37 P6 6-way dozer, cab. 306-304-1959. veyors and bag conveyors or will custom struction Equipment; Vintage toys and Goodsoil, SK. WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built build. Call for prices. Master Industries GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; much more! 306-237-4747, Saskatoon, SK. on site. For early booking call Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large 1980 CAT D6D, PS, hyd. angle dozer 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 w/tilt, wide pad, & winch, very low hrs. www.warmanhomecentre.com bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. Call Scott, 306-533-6397, Regina, SK. RM45 MERIDIAN, $35,000; RM55 Me- View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com ridian, $36,500; 1645 TL Convey-All, 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom $29,500. Call 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg. hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Haul- 2012 BRENT 882 Grain Cart, 850 bu., 2008 G940 TANDEM drive articulated, Vol- ing Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 2008 WALINGA TRIDEM live bottom, 1000 PTO, hydraulic spout, 500 bu./min., vo D7E eng., net 165 HP, HTE 1160, shut- GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanu- [email protected] 107,493 kms, alum., 12 comp., hydraulic very good condition, $37,800 tle auto shift trans. (11 fwd, 6 rvs), 14’ factured engines, parts and accessories for control, very good condition, $44,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster mold board, 5688 hrs., $74,800. DL#1679. diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diame- 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. can be shipped or installed. Give us a call ter bin setup, concrete, and repairs. Now 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca booking Spring 2018. Quadra Develop- 1998 D6RLGP TWIN TILT angle dozer, Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, ment Corp., 1-800-249-2708. winch, full cab canopy, would trade for Russell, MB. DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and D6N. 306-278-7740, Porcupine Plain, SK. FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock cone and steel floor requirements contact: Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: 1997 CAT D6R crawler, enclosed cab and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll www.zettlerfarmequipment.com w/air, heat, canopy, front sweeps, rear buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. gers, brush cutters and more large stock. free: 1-888-304-2837. screen, side covers, H.S. dozer, twin tilts, CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to Cat. genuine UC at 70%, diff. steering. Top quality equipment, quality welding WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. Priced well below retail at $ 44,500! Call Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2018. Top 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. Robert Harris, Gimli, MB. toll free: 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. quality MERIDIAN bins. Price includes: 1-877-614-4203, or cell: 204-470-5493. PULL TYPE ROAD GRADER, conversion by skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up Visit: robertharrisequipment.com for com- CWK Enterprises, Humboldt, SK. 16’ blade, 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, and delivery within set radius. Meridian plete details & pics of all our equipment. used 1 day, new condition, $35,000. Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK Hopper Combo SPECIAL: 5000 bu., 306-476-7728, Fife Lake, SK. $14,990. We manufacture superior quality 2012 CASE 4530, 3-bin, 70’ booms, 2000 CONT. FLOW BEHLEN M700, propane, sin- 2015 JOHN DEERE 130G track hoe, hoppers and steel floors for all makes and hrs., ext. warranty, $152,000; 2011 4520 gle phase, good cond., Canola screens, w/quick attach bucket, hyd thumb, c/w 2007 CAT D6N LGP Dozer, new under- sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call 1-bin, 70’ booms, $145,000; 2010 Case $10,500. 306-690-8105, Moose Jaw, SK. 50” ditching bucket, excellent shape, 600 carriage, 34” pads, diff. steer, 6-way blade, and find out why our product quality and 3520, 3-bin, 2670 hrs., $115,000; SPE- hrs. $122,250. Lawrence 204-586-9176 or FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL price well exceeds the competition. We 16,131 hrs., $94,900. 1-800-667-4515, motor sales, service and parts. Also sale CIAL: 2010 4520 1- bin, 70’ booms, 1800 Micheal shop, 204-871-6483, Austin, MB. www.combineworld.com also stock replacement lids for all makes & of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart hrs., $125,000; 2010 Case 4520, 1-bin, 70’ pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale booms, 1920 hrs., AutoSteer, $138,000; JCB 550-17 EXTENDED boom forklift, very 1978 CHAMPION 740 motor grader, De- Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. FEED BLOWER SYSTEMS, Sales and Ser- Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 2006 Case 4510, AutoSteer, FlexAir 70’ vice. Piping, blower and airlock repairs. good condition, $85,000. 204-243-2453, troit 6 cylinder, showing 2568 hours, 14’ booms, 7400 hrs., $77,000; 2005 Case High Bluff, MB. 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, John Beukema 204-497-0029, Carman, MB moldboard, scarifier, cab, new rear tires, 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. [email protected] 4520 w/70’ FlexAir, 4000 hrs., $78,000; $16,900. Call 1-800-667-4515, or visit: w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. Website: www.tismtrrewind.com 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 2004 Case 4010, 80’ SPRAYER, 7000 hrs., EXCAVATOR BUCKETS, various shapes www.combineworld.com $58,000; 2002 Loral AirMax 1000, 70’ 2011 BRANDT 5200EX grain vacuum, and sizes for different excavators. Call boom, $63,000; 2009 AgChem 3 wheeler, 1000 PTO, new flighting, good condition, 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull SAVE FREIGHT! U-weld hopper cones for $14,900. Phone 1-800-667-4515 or visit: all brands of bins up to 24’. Middle Lake 4000 hrs., G-force spinner bed, $88,000; behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ 2004 KBH Semi tender, self-contained, www.combineworld.com 1986 CASE 450C dozer crawler, 6-way blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK Steel, 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408. www.middlelakesteel.com $32,500; 2009 and 2012 Merritt semi belt blade $9500. www.waltersequipment.com Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca tender, self-contained, $33,500 and 204-525-4521. Minitonas, MB. $44,000; 24 ton Wilmar tender beds, HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, $18,500 ea; 2010 Wilmar Wrangler 4560, Round up the cash! Advertise your unwant- 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt loader, 1600 hrs., $25,500; 2009 Wran- ed equipment in the Manitoba Co-operator for years of trouble-free service. Lever gler, 2400 hrs., $23,500; 18,000 gal. NH3 classifieds. Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. holding tank, $34,500. All USD prices. 406-576-3402 or 406-466-5356, Choteau, BALE SPEARS, high quality imported MT. Visit online: www.fertilizerequip- from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, ex- ment.net cellent pricing. Call now toll free 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB.

BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. Call now 1-866-443-7444. GOT POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain 2013 JOHN DEERE 569, net wrap & twine, cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat- Mega Wide plus pick-up, only 5500 bales, ed seed. Call 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. variable core, kicker, 1000 PTO, exc. cond., PAIN? www.buffervalley.com $41,000. 306-834-7204, Kerrobert, SK. LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stock- ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Find out why Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 MACDON A30-D 18’, double knife half our patients 2010 TERRAGATOR 8204 w/AirMax Preci- drive, steel crimpers, 1000 PTO, $19,900. BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS sion 2 bed (2 bin), 4400 hrs., $93,500 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com are happy Western and accessories available at Rosler Con- USD; 2014 Rogator 1300 AirMax, 60’ struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. booms, 3220 hrs., $127,000; 2012 Ag- Canadian farmers Chem Rogator 1300, 2000 hrs., 120’ booms, $152,000. Call 406-576-3402 or 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. www.fertili- 2009 CHALLENGER SP115C, 30’, Out- CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All zerequipment.net back AutoSteer, PUR, roto-shears, gauge sizes. Now in stock: 53’ steel and insulated wheels, 2356 hrs., $39,900. stainless steel. 306-861-1102 Radville, SK. TORO-MASTER NH3 CADDY w/twin 2000 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com tanks, high flotation tires and big plumb- Aff ordable alternative to surgery SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’- ing, like new condition, $65,000 OBO. 2010 JD A400, 1132 hrs., AutoSteer, 36’, 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For 204-648-7085, Grandview, MB. HB header, UII PUP, new knife & guards, inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, $53,400. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit without the down time Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca USED FERTILIZER SPREADERS: 4-8T; New www.combineworld.com Loftness 8T; used Wilmar 16T tender. Call 1-866-938-8537, Portage, MB. Hundreds of Western Canadian

farmers treated MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available with self-propelled mover kits and bin BUILDING FOR SALE, 100’x125’, to be tak- sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipaw- 2012 CASE 8120, 3016 table, 1106 sep. en down, $40,000. 204-997-9689, Winni- in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. hrs., duals, lat. tilt, Pro 700, 262 AutoSteer, peg, MB. powerfoldtop,exc.cond.,$195,000OBO. Located in Park City, Utah close to the YEAR END CLEARANCE: New SLMD 403-340-9484, Trochu, AB. AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. 1272 and HD10-53. Used augers: 2013 Sa- For the customer that prefers quality. kundiak SLMD 1272, loaded, $14,800; BOOKING NORCAN SOYBEAN Common Salt Lake City airport. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and SLMD 10x66, loaded, $11,500; Farm King #1. Put the new big red in your shed, not 10x70 S/A, $6900; HD 8x39 w/20 HP Koh- the seed dealers! Buy a bigger Case/IH POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. ler and mover $6950. Also a dealer for combine! Early discounts. Call Norcan hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing available! Seeds, 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, 306-567-3285 or 306-567-7299, Davidson. 2000 CIH 2388 w/1015 header, $55,000; Hague, SK. and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. www.docereclinics.com Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $95,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $110,000; 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, 2002 2388 w/2015 PU header, $80,000; (435) 604-0438 canada’s ag-only modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call 2008 2588 w/2015 PU header, $135,000. listings giant and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-933-0436. 306-957-2033. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 42 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018

2004 CASE/IH 2388, AFX rotor, lateral tilt SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP Belt 2014 NH SP 240F-XP, 275 HP, 120’, 1200 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sin- 2015 CASE 580 QT, 1029 hrs., full load, ALLIS CHALMERS 8010 4WD tractor feeder house, HHC, chopper, rock trap, Rollers available brand new! Save vs. stainless, fully loaded incl. AIM Command, gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: ext. warranty, PTO, eng. break, $430,000 w/FEL & 3PTH., $6500 OBO. Call grain tanks extension w/roll tarp, DMC II OEM prices. Call us now! 1-800-667-4515, both sets tires, $209,000. 306-948-7223. 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince OBO. 403-575-5491, Coronation, AB. 306-862-8460, 306-277-4503, Gronlid, SK. moisture tester, exc. cond, very good tires, www.combineworld.com Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca $65,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2015 CASE/IH 4440 120’, AIM, Auto- 2016 CASE/IH STX 420, 4 wheel drive, 2014 CHALLENGER MT765D, 620 hrs., Boom, AccuBoom, Pro 700 Stk: 023153 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber pack- 710/R42 Firestone tires, full AutoSteer, 3502 HP, Trimble Autopilot, 18” tracks, PRICE REDUCED! 2002 CIH 2388, low hrs., $475,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: PTO, high capacity pump, 4 remotes, full PTO, 3 PTH, $219,800. 1-800-667-4515. chopper, very good PU, always shedded. SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift LED light package and deluxe cab. Field www.combineworld.com 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 JD 4940 120’, BoomTrac, sect. con- Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca ready, 410 hrs., $350,000. 403-901-5390, trol, AutoSteer, 2630 monitor, Stk: 02415, Strathmore, AB. FYFE PARTS $240,000. 1-888-905-7010, Prince Albert, 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS SK. www.redheadequipment.ca dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: CAT DOZER BLADE: Ideal for making a pull 2012 760TT, Terra Trac, 3000/1500 hrs., 1-800-667-98711-800-667-9871 •• ReginaRegina 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift dozer, 12’x3’, good shape, cutting edge 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1998 CASE/IH SPX3185 90’, 2 sets tires new tracks, $40,000 w/o, nice, $159,000 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca STEIGER TRACTOR PARTS. New and never turned, good bolts, C-frame for Cdn. OBO. 218-779-1710. Delivery avail. 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg Stk: 017817, $79,000. 1-888-905-7010, used, from radiator to drawpin, 1969 to blade, $1200. 306-722-7770, Osage, SK. 1-800-667-30951-800-222-6594 •• EdmontonManitoba Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, 1999. Give us a call 1-800-982-1769 or 12’ DEGELMAN 46/5700 4-Way dozer PRICED TO SELL! Multiple Lexion 700 & “For All Your Farm Parts” 2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart www.bigtractorparts.com 500 series combines. All in excellent con- tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom St: $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or blade, QA, $15,000; HLA snow wing dozer dition. 218-779-1710. Delivery available. www.fyfeparts.com 021520, $215,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas- 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 1986 PANTHER 1000, with 3406 CAT blade, trip cutting edge, $15,000. Wander- katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca engine, PowerShift transmission (no PTO), ing River AB 780-771-2155, 780-404-1212 2006 LEXION 590R, 1850 sep. hrs., 2900 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., 20.8x38 rubber, 9800 hrs., 335 HP, 40 eng. hrs., 4x4, loaded, $99,500 CAD OBO. c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: GPM hydraulic, new batteries, and tires are Delivery available. 218-779-1710. 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, decent. 306-594-7716, Norquay, SK. Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2012 CLAAS/LEXION 740, 400 sep./700 Genuine OEM FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims & tires: JD SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call eng. hrs., 4x4, loaded, exc. cond, $219,000 4045, 710/60R46, $20,500; 800/55R46, for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., Replacement Parts $22,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, 650/65R38 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber pack- www.luckemanufacturing.com CAD OBO. Delivery avail. 218-779-1710. ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: For all Kello-Bilt Models Michelin tires and rims. Sprayer duals 2014 MT965C, 800’s, 5 hyds., GPS, 1025 available. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift hrs., 525 HP, loaded, $329,900; 2013 MT 5 BUILDING JACKS, 15 ton mechanical 2- 2009 LEXION 585R Track Combines, Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 1700 sep./2400 eng. hrs., 4x4, loaded, al- • Disc blades 545D, loader & grapple, 24 spd., dual PTO, lift; 605A Vermeer baler, good belts, $600; 1512 hrs., cab susp., 155 HP, $129,900; Portable fuel tank fits in half ton or bigger, ways shedded, exc. condition, $169,000 • Oil Bath Bearings FLEXI-COIL 5000 51’, 9”, w/2320, 4” rub- CAD OBO. Delivery avail. 218-779-1710. 2012 MT955C, 2400 hrs., 800’s, PTO, $125. 204-825-2784, Pilot Mound, MB. ber packers, in-row liquid phos. $18,500. $279,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. • Scrapers 306-690-8105, Moose Jaw, SK. FEED MIX CARTS w/scales: Knight 280 • Hydraulics bu., $5000; Gehl 500 bu.,$10,000; Kelly • Wheel Hubs & Parts WANTED: 40’ SEEDMASTER, 10” spac- Ryan feeder cart, $2000; JD 785 spreader, LIKE NEW CR9090, CR9080 and CR8090, 2002JOHNDEERE1820airdrill, 54',10" ing, with on board seed and fertilizer $11,000; New Idea 362 spreader, $6500; all very low hours. Discounted prices, save We ship direct anywhere in spacing,autorate,2012Agtronprimary tanks. Call 780-518-2816, Hythe, AB. 2 JOHN DEERE 8970’s: 5400 hrs., power- International 7’ snowblower, $1000. $$$. Call 218-779-1710. Delivery available. blockage system, Bourgault 3" carbide shift, $79,000 Cdn OBO; 6800 hrs., 24 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. Western Canada knockonspoons,JDstructuralreinforce- 2009 SEED HAWK 66’, 12” spacing, single spd., $69,000 Cdn. OBO. Both have PTO 2012 NH CR9090 Elevation, 1200 hrs., mentkitondrillandcart,1900JD350bu. knife, 600 bu. TBH tank, 30.8 rear tires, al- and 3PTH. 218-779-1710. Delivery avail. AutoSteer, 650R42 duals, European-built, Kello-Bilt Industries cart, $27,000 OBO. Call 306-268-4350, ways shedded, field ready, $160,000. MacDon/CNH pickups and headers 306-268-7858, Bengough, SK. 780-812-4471, Bonnyville, AB. 1964 JD 4020: New top end, sleeves, pis- available. $198,000. 1-800-667-4515, Red Deer, AB tons, batteries, oils, & fluids. $9500 OBO. 204-739-3392, Fisher Branch, MB. www.combineworld.com 403-347-9598 2010 BOURGAULT 3310, 74', MRB's with granularandliquidkits.,2"carbidetips,4" BOOK NORCAN SOYBEANS Common #1 2003 NH CR940, 2588 hrs., chopper, roundairfilledpackers.Noframecracks, spreader, unload auger ext., 900/ 60R32 Toll free: 54’ 2008 BOURGAULT 5710, good shape, so you keep more green. Buy a bigger JD $75,000OBO.204-526-0575,Regina,SK. new points, c/w 2013 6550 tank, X30 with the savings! Early discounts. Norcan fronts, headers/PU’s available, $49,800. 1-877-613-9500 [email protected] 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com monitor, $125,000 OBO. 306-567-7703 or Seeds at 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch MB. 306-567-7184, Davidson, SK. www.kello-bilt.com 2014 55' K-HART drill, Paralink 4612 open- 1990 JOHN DEERE 8560 4WD, 230 HP, ers,Quickdepthchanging,BgMRB,high PTO, new rubber, always shedded, with JD GOOD USED FARM EQUIPMENT, selling HDWBM10'wideanglebladewithquick floatation, 3" V-packers, great shape. AutoSteer, $43,500 OBO. Phone/text because I’m retiring. 9530 JD 4WD trac- connect. Priced to sell at $2400 firm. Awesome for high speed fertilizer banding 204-242-4332, Manitou, MB tor; 1870 JD Conserva Pak 56’; 1910 JD [email protected] Calgary, AB. orseeding.Seedintallstubble,$70,000 Air Cart TBH; 7720 JD FWA tractor OBO.Del.possible.204-526-0575,Swift GAUGE WHEEL STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER special- w/loader; 13x85 Farm King Auger; 9400 Current, SK. [email protected] izing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series IHC tandem. 306-452-7515, Redvers, SK. & GAUGE 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for FLEXI-COIL 5000, 57.5’, 7.5” spacing, 4” WHEEL KIT parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- DEUTZ TRACTOR SALVAGE: Used parts rubber press, 2320 tank, deluxe monitor, 3” & 4” OPTIONS 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw- for Deutz and Agco. Uncle Abe’s Tractor, $14,000. 204-476-6907, Neepawa, MB. master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 519-338-5769, fax 338-3963, Harriston ON CIH ATX700, 60’, 12” sp., 5.5” rubber pack- UTILITY TRACTORS: John Deere 6200, 2 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. WD, open station with loader; JD 5085 E, ers, Raven NH3, closers and single bar har- 2005 JD 6420 tractor w/JD loader, 3000 GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always row. $28,000. 204-648-7085, Grandview. REPLACEMENT MFWD w/loader. 204-522-6333, Melita. buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, RUBBERS & BEARINGS hrs.; 2009 JD 568 baler w/net wrap, 8500 2011 BOURGAULT 3310, 74’, 12” spacings, 1997 JD 9400 4WD, 425 HP, 8562 hrs., 12 bales on it; 1998 NH 1475 14’ haybine; MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. AVAILABLE FOR YOUR DISK DRILLS MRS, 6550 tank, X20 monitor, duals, bag spd., diff. lock, 4 hyds., 20.8x42 triples Morris 881 8-bale carrier. Southey, SK. 2004 JD 7300, 1497 cutter head hrs., lift, 2 fans, 1 high capacity fan, cameras, new 400 hrs. ago, does light duty work, Text 306-535-5908, or call 306-524-4551. alwaysstoredinheatedshop,ownedfor G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors Capstan NH3 kit, sectional control, mint condition, always shedded, $100,000. 10+ yrs., many new parts over last two only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. $177,000. 204-748-8156, Elkhorn, MB. 306-675-6136, Kelliher, SK. NH 273 SQUARE baler with hydraulic ten- years,c/wKPand2004JD686cornhead sion, $1000; 546 Rock-O-Matic rock pick- and 2011 JD 630C grass head, excellent SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge 2008 SEEDMASTER 8012, 2004 NH 430 2000 JD 9400, 425 HP, 12 spd. powershift, er, $3800; MF88 diesel tractor, w/FEL, cond., $195,000 OBO. For details call inventory new and used tractor parts. tank, 3 compartments with 5 rollers, Ra- 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, new hyd. good rubber, $2200 OBO. 306-395-2668 or 604-819-8870, Chilliwack, BC. 1-888-676-4847. ven NH3, $89,000 OBO. 306-272-7225, 204-866-3558 pump (48 GPM), 8 new tires, 710/70R38, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. Foam Lake, SK. [email protected] • www.ridgelandmanufacturing.ca mint cond., $105,000. 306-861-4592, Fill- more, SK. MULTIPLE 9870 & 9770 JD combines, field COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and 2010 NH/FLEXI-COIL 5500, 70’, 10” spac- 42’ BOURGAULT 9800 chisel plow, HD dou- ready with very low hours (700-900 sep. used parts for most makes of tractors, ing, 3” paired row carbide atom jet knives, ble spring, w/4-bar heavy harrow, $29,500 combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 2011 JD 9530T, 18 spd. PS, 36” tracks, 4 hrs.), various options in excellent condi- DS, full blockage; 2010 Flexi-Coil 430 bu. Cdn OBO. 218-779-1710 Delivery available hyds. plus return line, front weights, end VERSATILE 800 or 835 in good condi- tion. Delivery available. Ph 218-779-1710. 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, TBT cart, 3 tanks, var. rate metering, 20.8x tion wanted! 204-247-0211, Roblin, MB. SK. We buy machinery. idler weights, AutoTrac ready, mint cond., 38 duals, 10” deluxe load-in auger. Both BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 15’ and $195,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2005 JD 9860STS, GS yield and mois- units shedded since new and in excellent 12’; Rome 12’; Towner 16-18’; Wishek 18’ WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in ture, AHHC, F/A, 3106 hrs., JD/MacDon LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE cond., $85,000. 306-675-6136, Kelliher, SK and 30’. 1-866-938-8537. 2011 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD 3 PTH, 3 running condition or for parts. Goods Used pickups and headers available. $59,800. Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734. JD 1830/1910, 61’, 10” spacing, 4” SP, hyds., auto quad trans., w/JD 741 FEL 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com We sell new, used and remanufactured bucket & grapple, shedded, yard work parts for most farm tractors and combines. dutch paired row, DS if wanted. TBH 430 bu. cart, variable rate conveyor, power cal. /small cattle farm. 4960 hrs., VG, $95,000. 2014 JD S690, 753 hrs., Contour Master, 306-697-3545, 306-730-8792, Grenfell, SK 2630 monitor, Prodrive, premium cab, AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- Will separate, negotiable, $65,000 OBO. 2010 FENDT 820, CVT, loader and grapple, 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. JD/MacDon pickup & headers available. tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- 710’s, 4 hyds., dual PTO, 200 HP, DUALS & TRACK SOLUTIONS for com- MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar $289,900. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle- 2011 SEED HAWK 50’ toolbar, 12” spac- $137,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. bines, tractors, sprayers, carts - almost and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike www.combineworld.com ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. ing, w/600 cart, dual wheels, auger and anything! Call us now! 1-800-667-4515 or 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. bag lift, $225,000; 2010 Seed Hawk 66’ visit www.combineworld.com JD STS WIDESPREAD TAILBOARD: TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, toolbar, 12” spacing, w/400+ Seed Hawk WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- Don’t like your current powercast set-up? tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. seed cart, 2 fans, seed and fertilizer kit, DEUTZ 72-06, engine shot, good tires; 2015 6140R, MFWD, 150 HP, 1870 hrs, We sell brand new widespread kits for all etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, also NH kit, $175,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm 20 spd, FEL, 3PTH, 540/1000 PTO, diff. Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. STS models for $1495 or free with the WANTED: A/C 7010, 7030, 7040 for parts. 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. lock, front axle susp., 50 KPH+, $149,000. trade-in of your old powercast! 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com LOOKING FOR CASE Magnum 7230, 7240, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., or 7250 with FWA. Call 306-463-7627, w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fer- 2011 7430 PREMIUM, loader and grapple, Wilkie, SK. 2013 JD S670, w/615 pickup, full GPS, tilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & 6X4 trans. 4500 hrs., 20.8x38 rears, loaded up nice, 1200 sep., $199,000; 2010 winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chi- $124,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. LOOKING FOR DIKA root rake. Call JD 9870 STS, 1500 sep., no pickup head, coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 780-305-6931, Barrhead, AB. $125,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” 2008 JOHN DEERE 9530 4WD, 2700 hrs., spacing, mid row shank banding, double 800 metrics, powershift, good condition shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, throughout, $198,000 OBO. Call Neil $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire 2009 MF 9795, 1723 hrs., duals, Field- 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. and all accessories for installation. Heights REDUCED PRICE! 1983 JD 4450 MFWD from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, star III, Redekop MAV chopper, pick- w/Ezee-On FEL 2130 grapple, 15 spd. PS, ups/headers available, $97,800. 2012 SEEDHAWK 50’ toolbar, 10” spacings, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen 500 SeedHawk tank, sec. control, shedded, 3 hyds., 7925 hrs. showing, 14.9-26F, ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com vg cond. 306-865-6603, Hudson Bay, SK. 20.8R32, duals available. 306-283-4747, 306-291-9395. Langham, SK. DEGELMAN SIGNATURE 7200 rockpicker, 2008 SEEDMASTER TXB 66-12, 66’, 12” completely redone. All new hard faced fin- spacing, dual wheels, double shoot, all 2012CIHSTEIGER550Quadtrac1995H, 2012 JD 6150R, MFWD, 380 FEL and grap- gers, hydronic drive, new paint, tires 95%, new manifold and new hoses, mint cond., 30" tracks, dual hyd. pumps, leather, shed- ple, bought new in April 2013, 1775 hrs., field ready, in mint condition!! 2 to chose $78,000, or $125,000 with JD 1910 air ded, $289,000 OBO. Call 780-204-0391, shedded. Call 306-297-6404, Simmie, SK. from $24,500. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, tank. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. Mayerthorpe, AB. [email protected] www.buymyfarmequipment.com Cypress River, MB. 2010 JD 1830 drill, 61’ 10” spacing, w/430 JOHN DEERE 7810, FWA, only 4500 hrs., 2014 & 2016 MacDon FD75 headers, bu. 1910 grain cart, duals, double shoot, loaded with duals, shedded. Phone 40'models,dbl.knife,spareknife,cross $69,000 OBO. 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. 2016 CIH FARMALL 75A, MFWD, 20 hrs., 8 780-990-8412, Edmonton, AB. auger, all options, exc. cond. 2014: forward gears/2 reverse, 3PTH, 540 PTO, $69,000; 2016:$79,000. 306-533-4891, 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 66’ 12” spacing $29,000 OBO. 204-648-7085, Grandview 1992 JD 4255, 2WD, w/265 loader, 3800 Gray, SK. DI-ACRO HAND SHEAR 36”x16 gauge, mild W/MRB, 6550 cart w/liquid kit. $165,000 hrs., great shape, $52,000 OBO. Medicine steel and 24’’ BerkRoy finger break com- OBO. 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. 2001 MX120 w/loader; 2000 MX135; and Hat, AB. 403-581-8269 or 306-628-7380. 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $4.50/ea., 125 per plete with heavy duty cabinet on castors, bundle; 3-4” $9.50/ea, 100 per bundle; 2010 HONEYBEE 88C 42’ flex draper, pea $2,300. 204-800-1859, Winnipeg, MB. WANTED: JOHN DEERE 1910 air cart, in 2001 MX170 w/loader. Call 204-522-6333, auger, vg cond., $25,000 Cdn OBO.; Also Melita, MB. 4-5” $11.50/ea, 75 per bundle. Vermette decent shape. Call 306-862-8518, Choice- Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., available late model Class/Lexion, Mac- land, SK. Don, CIH, NH & JD flex heads and flex 2012 M135X, loader and grapple, 3PTH, 1-800-667-0094, email: [email protected] drapers. 218-779-1710. Delivery available. ATOM JET OPENERS: Buy now at pre- 16x16 PS trans., 2400 hrs., 20.8x38, 135 website: www.vwpltd.com SCHULTE 9600 3PTH, used very little, season discounts. We take your trades! HP, $73,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK JD FLEX PLATFORMS: 922 - 925 w/wo air; $3900. 306-752-4909, cell 306-921-7721, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence 630F - 635F w/wo air reel. CIH Flex Plat- Melfort, SK. posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner forms: 1020 25’ w/wo air reel - 30’ w/wo 2015 SEED HAWK 84-12 84’ 12” spacing, Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron steel seed and fertilizer knives, Stk: 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. air reel; 2020 30’ w/wo air reel - 35’; 3020 2016 DEGELMAN speed blade, top screens 2014 MF 7616, deluxe cab, cab susp., 30’ - 35’. NH Flex: 973 25’ - 30’; 74C 30’ - 022334, $352,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas- c/w skid steer bracket, only used 10 hrs., katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca loader & grapple, CVT, 150 HP, 2510 hrs., MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 35’; 740CF 30’ air reel. Agco Flex Plat- $11,500. 306-495-7721, Kipling, SK. $139,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK forms: 500 25’ - 30’; 800 25’ w/air reel - Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sin- www.maverickconstruction.ca 30’; 8000 25’ - 30’; 8200 35’. After season FARM-KING MODELS: 96”, $3900; 84”, gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: specials including free delivery in spring $3450; 74”, $3200; 50”, $1900. 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince 2012 CIH 500HD, 1915 hrs., 4 remotes, with deposit. We also have header trans- 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca ports starting at $3000 for new 30’ w/flex tow cable, luxury cab, red leather heated 2012 NEW HOLLAND T9.450, 2985 hrs., bar kit. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 N, 2010 SEEDMASTER 72-12 72’, 12” space, seats, 16 spd. PS, 57 GPM hyd. pump, 710 powershift, $150,000. 204-921-0233, Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. JD 1910 air cart, 3-tank metering, Stk: tires, buddy seat, gd cond., $228,000 OBO. Rosenort, MB. www.equipmentpeople.com 020958, $132,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Ph/tx Brandon 306-577-5678, Carlyle, SK. STOP GRAIN LOSS and annoying buildup Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca on your feederhouse with the Combine 2003 CASE/IH STX 450, quad track, 7065 World Crop Curtain! Fits most headers, 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin hrs., Cummins, 16 spd. PS, 4 hyd. outlets, quick install. Pays for itself! $595. wing, pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: plus return line, 30” tracks, exc. cond. 1991 FORD/VERSATILE 1156, 8900 hrs., 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, 021477, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince $125,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 20.8x42 triples, 470 HP, $69,000 CAD IntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. WANTED: 1370 or 1570 Case, blown eng MACDON PEA AUGERS: Brand new, 35’ - 024111, $299,000. 1-888-905-7010, 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., $5450, or 40’ - $5950. Honeybee also Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca or in running condition. 306-395-2668 or 1992 FORD/VERSATILE 946, JD Auto- c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. available! Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, Steer, 6000 hrs., very nice, $44,500 Cdn. www.combineworld.com OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2015 CIH PUMA 185 MFWD, 1490 hrs., 2003 NH/HB 94C 30’ rigid draper, pea 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, 185 HP, CVT, 540/100 PTO, 3PTH, duals, WANTED TRANSMISSION FOR 835 Versa- auger, hyd. fore/aft., transport, PUR, for 2011 ROGATOR 1396, 132’ alum. recir- steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart fact. warranty, $149,800. tile, 12 speed. Please leave a message CR/CX/AFX, other kits avail. $23,800. culating boom, 1300 SS tank, Raven Viper $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 204-822-1343, Thornhill, MB. Pro, Raven SmarTrax steering w/slingshot, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. BLOCKED & SEASONED PINE FIREWOOD: AccuBoom sec. control, AutoBoom height 2016 CIH MAXXUM 115 MFWD, 692 1984 VERS. 875 4WD, w/Atom Jet hyd. control, HID lighting, DeKoning air lift crop 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, kit, $27,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equip- Bags $90. Delivery available. Vermette 2013 MACDON FD75 35’ flex draper, hours, 115 HP, FEL, 540/1000 PTO, 3PTH, Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. transport, pea auger, AHHC, tilt. For JD, dividers, both sets of Michelin tires, one semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, excellent condition, $99,800. ment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. owner. Call 204-937-3429, 204-937-7047. Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1-800-667-0094, email: [email protected] CNH, Agro, Claas available. $69,900. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com Website: www.vwpltd.com 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com Roblin, MB. 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS TRACK UNDERCARRIAGE PARTS for SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one 2008 MACDON PW7 16’, good belts, nice 1994 PATRIOT 150XL, 3438 hrs., 750 dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: JD, CIH, and Challenger track machines in MULTIPLE HIGH HP track & 4WD tractors. cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. cond., for JD STS combines, $16,900. gal., 70’, JD 4.5L, decent affordable spray- 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift stock. Bogeys, idlers, bearings, seals, Various options, various hours. All are in Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com er! $24,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca tracks, factory direct. 1-800-667-4515, excellent condition and priced to sell! 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. www.combineworld.com www.combineworld.com Delivery available. Call 218-779-1710. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood makes and sizes; also header transports. 2013 JD 4940, 120’, 1500 eng, 380 tires & semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, 2015 220 PUMA, 4300 hours, deluxe cab, 3 2006 MCCORMICK MTX 150 and 2004 and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK duals on rear, 1200 gal. stainless, all op- Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., point, Trimble GPS, $162,500. Please call MTX 140 with loader. Both low hours. Call servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, www.straightcutheaders.com tions, $219,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca 306-682-0738, Humboldt , SK. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018 43

NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from WANTED: FB SIMMENTAL commercial 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone cows, big red and white ones, no Angus • Buy Used Oil for availability and prices. Many used in cross, must be young. Call 306-734-2970, NOTRE stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. cell: 306-734-7335, Chamberlain, SK. • Buy Batteries • DAME • Collect Used Hwy #205, Grunthal (204) 434-6519 BLACK 2 YEAR OLD’s; Also Red, Black WANTED: GRUNTHAL, MB. Filters AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING and fullblood yearling bulls. Moderate BUTCHER birth weights, excellent temperaments. All USED • Collect Oil REGULAR CATTLE SALES bulls sold private treaty. Call Bill or Virgin- HOGS The Icynene ia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. Containers Insulation System® TUESDAY at 9 am SOWS AND BOARS OIL & • Antifreeze **Jan. 16th, 23rd & 30th** 6 BLACK SIMMENTAL/ANGUS bulls, out of • Sprayed foam insulation Angus cows and a score black Simmental FOR EXPORT FILTER Southern, • Ideal for shops, barns Saturday Jan. 20th at 10:00am sire, $3500. Call LV Ranch, Forestburg, AB. P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 780-582-2254. Eastern and or homes Bred Cow Sale 728-7549 DEPOT Licence No. 1123 Western • Healthier, Quieter, More Monday Jan 29th at 12:00am SIMMENTAL COWS FOR SALE: Offering Tel: 204-248-2110 Manitoba ® Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & your pick of 110. 10 head calving March & Energy Efficient April; Feeder bull calves, polled FB semen, Holstein Calves Sale universe breeding. Dale at Silver Swiss For on farm appraisal of livestock Simmental, 780-853-2223, Vermilion, AB. or for marketing information please call Brad Kehler (Manager) Cell 204-346-2440 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 www.penta.ca MB. Livestock Dealer #1436 1-800-587-4711 HOMERAISEDTOPQualityBredHeifers, WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM vaccinated,Ivomec,bredtocalvingease THE CLUCK & QUACK Poultry Club Show and Prairie Invitational Pigeon Show. WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Black Angus bulls. Start calving mid March. Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert 66BlackAngus;13RedAngusX;12Here- January 12th-13th, 2018. At the MNP exhi- bition building, Island Park Fairgrounds, for information on organic farming: pros- ford (SOLD). Winston Hougham, Please call pects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifi- 306-344-4913, 306-821-2751, Frenchman Portage LaPrairie, MB. For more informa- DRILL STEM FOR SALE: 300 2-7/8”. tion call (Poultry) Jack at 204-843-2246 or cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. 100 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to regis- Butte, SK. [email protected] Saskatoon, SK. or [email protected] tered Black Angus bulls. Can winter and (Pigeons) Clint 204-843-2986. calve out. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. BLACK ANGUS BULLS YEARLINGS & 8” to 6” MAINLINE; 6 - 5”x5” wheelines; Long Yearlings, some Heifer Bulls, semen ORGANIC BORAGE PRODUCERS: DSC is Bauer 1160’ w/4.5” hard hose reel; Also tested & performance records avail. Please lookingfororganicBorageproducersfor Reinke 985’ pivot, refurbished. Call for Call Don Guilford, Hereford Ranch the2018harvestseason. 306-697-3152, pricing, 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. Grenfell, SK. [email protected] NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for 649 Allis diesel motors with pump, all siz- (10) 2 YEAR OLD BLACK ANGUS bulls, se- over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you es of alum. pipe. Call Dennis to discuss men tested, guaranteed breeders. High have them, we want them.” Make your fi- ORGANIC CO2 FERTILIZER: CropPlus. A your needs! 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. quality. Reasonably priced. B/B Duncan, nal call with Northfork for pricing! Guaran- 100% natural, organic, mineral based, fo- Cromer, MB. 204-556-2342, 204-556-2348 liar applied fertilizer. It contains carbon DAVIDSON GELBVIEH/ LONESOME teed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, or 204-851-0306. SIMMENTAL/ANGUS BRED HEIFERS, 45 Winnipeg, MB. dioxide, which is very beneficial in plant DOVE RANCH 29th Annual Bull Sale, health. Apply with any sprayer. $10/acre. Saturday, March 3, 2018, 1:00 PM at their home bred and raised, Reds and Blacks. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Quality functional group of heifers that will Cory Wiebe 204-247-2142, Roblin, MB. Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. bull yards, Ponteix, SK. Complimentary BUYING ELK for Meat, Hunting and lunch at 11:00 AM. Pre-sale viewing and get out and work. Bred to calving ease Breeding. Call for options and prices, Ian Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 MRL Black Simmental. Bulls were put out or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK. hospitality, Friday, March 2nd. Selling 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085. WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and 100+ purebred Gelbvieh yearling bulls, on June 1st. Heifers have been preg. chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assini- checked and received Ivomec as well as 20 YOUNG PUREBRED Black and Red An- Red or Black. Performance and semen boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. tested. Vernon and Eileen 306-625-3755, first shot of Scourbos. $2600 OBO. Call or gus cows, $46,000. 1 Black Angus bull, text 306-452-7905, Redvers, SK. $4000. $50,000 takes all. 306-865-4168, Ross and Tara 306-625-3513, Ponteix, SK. BISON CALVES WANTED. Harmony Hudson Bay, SK. Bidding in person or on-line: KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WA- Natural bison. Call or text 306-736-3454, www.dlms.com View catalog and video on TERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases SE Sask. NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull our websites: www.davidsongelbvieh.com ARE YOU SINGLE and would rather be and www.lonesomedoveranch.ca pasture productivity, extends dugout life. in love? Camelot Introductions has been Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales St. Claude/Portage, MB. 204-379-2763. BRED BISON HEIFERS for sale. 85 pas- Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red successfully matching people for over 23 ture raised, top cut. Ready to go Dec. 15. Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, years. In-person interviews by Intuitive Call or text 306-495-8800, SE Sask. performance & maternal combinations SUPREME 700TMR w/scale, 6’ unloading Matchmaker in MB and SK. Call 306-978- available. Contact Rob Garner conveyor, dry hay recutter at back, dual LOVE (5683), 204-257-LOVE (5683) BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Catalogue & PUREBRED HEREFORD FEMALES: Bred wheels, always shedded, excellent cond., www.camelotintroductions.com is looking to contract grain finished bison, information at: nordallimousin.com heifers and 2 & 3 year olds, bred Hereford, $36,000. 204-758-3374, St. Jean, MB. as well as calves and yearlings for growing to calve Feb./Mar. Call 204-759-2188, markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 204-365-7426 or 431-282-3030, Strath- SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside clair, MB. 2000 HIGHLINE 6800 bale processor, 306-468-2316, [email protected] Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL, 38 Simmen- 1000 PTO. 204-525-4521, Minitonas, MB. 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. tal/Angus Red, Red Blaze and a few Black Website: www.waltersequipment.com 50-2016 BISON FEMALES, weight on FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD Bulls bred cows. Cows are aged from 3-5 years Nov.30/2017was815lbs.$4000, please BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- Yearlings & Long Yearlings, semen tested old. Bred Red Simmental to start calving call 306-342-4253, [email protected] & performance records avail. Call Don ALTERNATIVE POWER BY KELLN SO- men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery March 20th. Cows have been preg. LAR, portable/remote solar water pump- Glenbush, SK. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Guilford, Hereford Ranch, 204-873-2430, checked and given Ivomec. $2300 OBO. Clearwater, MB. ing for winter/summer. Call for pricing on Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Call or text 306-452-7905. Redvers, SK. solar systems, wind generators, aeration. NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for Service and repair on all makes/models. over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred BANNERLANE HORNED HEREFORDS 14 RED ANGUS bred heifers, to start calv- Carl Driedger, 204-556-2346 or grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. Annual Sale, Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 2018, 2:00 ing March 25th. Ivomec’d and vaccinated. 204-851-0145, Virden, MB. want them.” Make your final call with 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, PM CST (1:00 PM MST) at the farm, Live- Call evenings, Garry Yeo, 306-873-9078 or SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt long, SK. 30 coming 2 year old bulls, se- 306-873-3788, Tisdale, SK. NH 358 MIX MILL with PBF, very nice payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. men tested; 35 bred heifers, preg. PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling checked; 3 registered heifers. Dinner at cond. Still on first corner of hammers, ex- bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. 50 SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL Cross bred tra screens, $9000, hard to find. Call WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and noon. Central point free delivery. Email: Randy at 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 [email protected] or phone Rob cows and heifers, bred Simmental, start and heifers for slaughter. We are also buy- or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. Bannerman, 306-845-2764, 306-248-1214. calving March 1st. 306-762-4723, Odessa. ing compromised cattle that can’t make a Catalogue online at: www.hereford.ca SVEN-APOLLO ROLLERMILLS, NEW long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co- and used, electric and PTO, all sizes, can 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-667-7770. MISTY VALLEY FARMS 42nd Annual deliver. Manitoba distributor direct. Call Production Sale of Horned Herefords, Randy 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. BUYING BISON for processing. Call for Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 at the options and prices, Ian 204-848-2498 or ranch, 1:00 PM MST. On offer: 60 long 204-867-0085. NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull yearling bulls including Lanni Bristow’s Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales sale group; 50 bred registered heifers; 65 QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin- Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red bred commercial Hereford heifers; 15 ished, and all other types of bison. COD, Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, open heifer calves from Mark Law. Bulls paying market prices. “Producers working performance & maternal combinations semen tested. Heifers pregnancy tested. IRISHWOLFHOUNDPUPPIES,3females, with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and available. Contact Rob Garner Misty Valley Farms, RR #1, Maidstone, SK. have shots, $1200. 780-954-2415, Jarvie, MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Catalogue & S0M 1M0. Call Harold Oddan at AB. Email: [email protected] information at: nordallimousin.com 306-893-2783 or Maurice Oddan at NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison 306-893-2737; or Lanni Bristow at COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- 780-943-2236; Mark Law 204-743-2049. For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller calves! 306-739-0020, Wawota, SK. Email men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery [email protected] groups welcome. Fair, competitive and as- available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 24’ & 30’ RED BLUE HEELER PUPS: From good work- sured payment. Contact Richard Bintner Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca corral panels and windbreaks; Also grain ing and good natured parents, ready to go, 306-873-3184. 60 BLACK BRED heifers, bred Black Angus, and silage troughs; as well as calf shelters. $300. 306-725-4510, Bulyea, SK. easy calving bulls, bulls out 60 days, start Call for pricing, 306-768-8555, delivery BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred available. Carrot River, SK. LOOKING FOR ALL classes of bison from to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. calving May 1st, all vaccinations & Ivomec, calves, yearlings, cows and herd bulls. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, $2300. 306-283-4388, Saskatoon, SK. GREAT PYRENEES PUPS born to work- Phone Kevin at 306-539-4090 (cell) or SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION without ob- ing parents. Vet checked, first shots, ready 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. 25 BLACK BRED heifers, bred Black Angus, ligation, of a Luther Cattle Brush and Oiler, January 15th, $300/each. 403-308-4781, BRED, REGISTERED RED Angus heifers for easy calving bulls, bulls out 60 days, start give Cliff a call at 306-734-2997, Aylesbu- E-mail: [email protected] 20 - 2016 PLAINS Bison females. Average sale. RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK. calving May 1st, all vaccinations & Ivomec, ry, SK. It’s the one they love to use! weight December 13th, 749 lbs. $3750 306-937-2880, 306-441-5010. $2300. 306-283-4105, Saskatoon, SK. each. Call 306-441-1408, Meota, SK. FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak REG. RED ANGUS bulls, calving ease, good 60-80 RED & BLACK ANGUS cross, Red An- panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ COMPLETE BISON COW herd dispersal weaning weights, no creep feed. Little de gus bulls went out on July 6th. Leave a and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; Productive herd, culled annually, 125 Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. message, 306-834-5156, Kerrobert, SK. Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feed- cows, 50 yearling heifers. Royal Black Bi- ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will son Ranch Inc. 306-441-7128, Paynton, SK BRAUN RANCH Horned Hereford Bull Sale. custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. March 9, 1:00PM at the ranch, Simmie, SK. 20 BLACK COWS, will feed until March; LOG SIDING, LOG cabin logs, Fir timbers, SUNDANCE BUFFALO RANCH 2016 yearling 20 two year olds bulls, 30 yearling bulls, 5 Also 4 black bull calves. 306-441-6608, Fir flooring, Cedar. Special orders. Check Bison heifers: Top quality framey 2016 born HERDDISPERSALSALE: Bredcows96FB purebred open heifers, 25 commercial North Battleford, SK. FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner out more info. at: rouckbros.com M Line bison heifers for sale. Ready to registered Braunvieh cows, bred to FB open heifers. View catalogue and sale in agriculture. Stocking mixer, cutter, Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388. breedin2018.403-502-2486,Irvine,AB. Braunvieh bulls; PB black Braunvieh (homo videos on-line at: www.braunranch.com 100 BLACK ANGUS 3rd and 4th calvers; feed wagons and bale shredders. We are [email protected] polled & hetero black bulls). Exposed June Contact Craig Braun at 306-297-2132. 250 Black & Red Angus 2nd calvers. Swift industry leaders in Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. 17th to Sept. 1st, $3200 OBO. Please call us Current, SK. 306-773-1049, 306-741-6513. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca at 403-816-1246, Huxley, AB., or e-mail: KEEP JOBS IN CANADA. 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Call PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS for sale. 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures Polled and horned. Some red. 40+ bulls to CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca choose from. Over 30 yrs. in the Charolais 2YR.OLDSalersbulls,18RedandBlack site. For early booking call business. Wilf Neilson, Cougar Hill Ranch, bulls, mostly polled. Excellent dispositions. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call 204-732-2663, Toutes Aides, MB. (North Bullsforcowsandheifers.SeeFacebook, www.warmanhomecentre.com 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures of Ste Rose). 403-872-1549, www.skywestsalers.com and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca Red Deer County, AB. Please email: STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais [email protected] 2 - 2017 PB Quarter Horse chestnut fillies, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan- J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most bulls, some red factor. Call Kings Polled $750 each. 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COMING YEAR OLD Charolais bulls for SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 NEW DATE! LAZY S RANCH 49th Annual sale, wintering available. Call LVV Ranch years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. Bull Power Sale, January 26th, at the Forestburg, AB. 780-582-2254. We know that farming is enough of a gamble Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB. 200 polled red & so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove VEGAS TIMESHARE: INT’L exchanges, 2 black Simmental, Angus and Beefmaker Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure BOBSLEIGH, BUCKBOARD, BUGGY, and and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo bedroom, 2 bath, full kitchen, laundry, (Simm Angus) bulls. 780-785-3136. Video in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have wagon for small ponies. 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Will www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call CDC Orrin. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Phone: 403-715-9771 separate. Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. Stay connected with 1-800-567-0404. Tisdale, SK. Email: [email protected] current land values. PRIME FARMLAND SALE: Manitoba crop, Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in CERTIFIED CDC HAYMAKER. Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 visit one of our 2 booths beef or mixed-use farm with a history of the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. excellent production. A great start-up, It’s a sure thing. 1-800-667-7770. (Dale), Mossbank, SK. GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of at ag Days to speak with expansion or investment opportunity! EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: our informeD agents. 204-945-0891 Email: [email protected] Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruf- [email protected] www.greenfarmforsale.com fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. RM OF ROSEDALE #283 By Tender: SE Sheldon Froese 204-371-5131 CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled; 1/4 22-29-4 W3, 160 cult. ac. Highest or JERRY LAMY OF CRANE RIVER, MB. is Stacey Hiebert 204-371-5930 offering the following private land for sale: REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: Summit Certified CDC 4371-4, red. Call Grant, Se- any tender not necessarily accepted. Sub- Leggett, CDC Haymaker (Forage). Ardell mans, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, mit tenders to: Box 37, Hawarden, SK., Dolf Feddes 204-745-0451 NW 17-29-12 W. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. 306-746-8070. S0H 1Y0. Tenders close February 1, 2018. Junior Thevenot 204-825-8378 For more info, call Larry at 306-229-9926. for possible transfer of the Crown land Henry Carels 204-573-5396 forage lease associated with this ranch CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) unit. This forage lease currently consists of Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, WOOD RIVER RM #74. By tender S1/2 Tisdale, SK. 12-8-6-W3; N1/2 12-8-6-W3; N1/2 Catharina Carels 204-720-4779 the following: SW 17-29-12 W; Sec CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia. 7-8-5-W3. Please bid on each half sec- 18-29-12 W; Sec 19-29-12 W; W1/2 Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, tion separately. Tenders must be re- Visit our farm listings & videos at 20-29-12 W; W 1/2 29-29-12 W; Sec 306-746-8070, Semans, SK. CDC IMPULSE, CDC PROCLAIM, CDC ceived by 1:00 pm, Feb. 8, 2018. Mark www.canadianfarmrealty.com 30-29-12 W; N1/2 31-29-12 W; SW MAXIM(small reds), top quality. Wiens 31-29-12 W; SW 32-29-12 W; Sec CERT. # 1, high germ: CDC Landmark VB, Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. tenders “Filson Brothers Tender”. Highest AAC Cameron VB, AAC Jatharia VB, CDC or any tender may not necessarily be ac- 13-29-13 W; Sec 14-29-13 W; E1/2 FOR SALE BY TENDER 15-29-13 W; E1/2 22-29-13 W; Sec Utmost VB, AAC Brandon. Seed Source CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Reds, high cepted. Send tenders to Duane Filson, Archerwill, SK. 306-323-4402. Box 340, Lafleche, SK., S0H 2K0, or by 23-29-13 W; Sec 24-24-13 W;; Sec germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., email to [email protected] For Prime Manitoba farmland in the 25-29-13 W; Sec 26-29-13 W; Sec CERTIFIED CDC Landmark, AAC Cameron, 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. info call 306-472-7772. Woodrow, SK. heart of the Canadian prairie. 35-29-13 W; Sec 36-29-13 W; Sec Jatharia, Brandon CWRS wheat. Contact 01-30-13 W; E1/2 02-30-13 W; E1/2 Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. CERT. CDC IMPULSE, CDC Proclaim, CDC 8500 ACRE RANCH in RM of Reno, all For more info and tender details: 11-30-13 W; Sec 12-30-13 W. If you wish www.trawinseeds.ca Maxim, CDC Redmoon, CDC Greenstar. grass, lots of water. $474 per acre. email: [email protected] to purchase the private land contact the 98% germ, 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pam- 306-299-4445, www.ranch-for-sale-sk.ca Lessee Jerry Lamy at Box # 171, Crane CERTIFIED #1 CDC Landmark VB, CDC brun, SK. 306-741-0475. [email protected] River, MB., R0L 0M0. If you wish to com- Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, RM #68 OF BROKENSHELL, 1/4 section www.greenfarmforsale.com ment on or object to eligibility of this Unit Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. SW- 1-7-16-W2, approximately 160 culti- Transfer write the Director, Manitoba Agri- vated organic acres. The highest or any bid 238 ACRE FARM on Drifting River. 200 culture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon: 99% germ., not necessarily accepted. Submit tenders workable ac., 100 yr. old shelter belt, w/ 1286, Minnedosa, MB., R0J 1E0, or fax 99% vigor, 38.58 TKW. Sandercock Seed CERTIFIED CDC INCA, CDC Greenwater, to Box 661, Weyburn, SK., S4H 2K8. Tend- older useable house, and 11 out buildings. 204-867-6578. Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. CDC Mosaic. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, ers will close Feb. 1st, 2018. For more in- New wiring to out buildings, new 200A 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK panel in house, new base boards, and very CERTIFIED # 1 AAC Jatharia VB wheat, formation call 306-842-5771, or good well. 431-738-1888, Dauphin, MB. NOW IS THE TIME to list, give your farm 306-861-7072. Weyburn, SK. the right exposure. Get your farm listed new. Midge tolerant. Shewchuk Seeds, CERTIFIED #1 CDC Spectrum, CDC Acer now for the early spring buying spree. Lo- 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. (Maple), CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. FOR RENT BY TENDER: RM of Nipawin, SK. cal and foreign buyers are looking for large Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. #487, NE-14-49-15W2, NW-14-49-15W2, EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1: and small grain and cattle operation, small AC Andrew, SY Rowyn, Faller, Penhold & & SW-14-49-15W2, comprising of 472 holdings and just land. Call Harold cult. ac. There are no buildings on the land AAC Sadash. Call Frederick Seeds, CERTIFIED AAC ARDILL yellow peas. 204-253-7373, Delta Real Estate. 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or other than a house and barns on the 5 acre www.manitobafarms.ca 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK. yard site. All of the land is currently EXCELLENT QUALITY Cert. #1, CWRS: farmed. Tenders are to be submitted in en- CDC Landmark VB, AAC Viewfield, AAC FDN. & CERT. CDC Spectrum; CDC Amaril- velopes marked “Nipawin Tender”, to De- Brandon, AAC Cameron VB, AAC Elie, Car- zarae Senft at Miller Thomson LLP, WE BUY: lo. High germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed dale, CDC Utmost VB, AAC Connery & AAC Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. 600-2103 11th Ave., Regina, SK., S4P 3Z8, • 2 and 6 row Malt Barley Redberry. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, on or before noon on Fri., Feb. 23, 2018, • 15.0+ protein Hard Red Watson, SK. and shall include: tender price, length of CHATFIELD/POPLARFIELD: Opportunity to REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: AAC Ardill, Spring Wheat and 11.5 Protein rental term, any other terms you are pre- run your own cattle & grain farm. 1240 sq. canada’s ag-only listings giant CDC LANDMARK VB, AAC BRANDON, CDC Inca, CDC Spectrum, CDC Limerick pared to offer and a certified cheque/bank ft. bungalow. 800 ac. owned, 1920 leased. Winter Wheat AAC PREVAIL VB, top quality. Wiens (green), CDC Proclaim Lentil (red). Ardell draft payable to “Miller Thomson LLP in 200 acres cult. balance hay & fenced pas- PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE • Feed Wheat, Barley, Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. trust” for 10% of the tender price (being ture. Many outbuildings, $799,000. Call Corn and Peas 10% of the annual rent pmt. you are ten- Claudette: 1-888-629-6700. LJBaron.com REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: CDC Land- CERT. CDC INCA; CDC Greenwater, exc. dering). No conditional tenders will be ac- Farm Pick up Available mark, AAC Brandon, AAC Jatharia, Cardale, germ. and disease. Fraser Farms, Pam- cepted and the highest, or any tender, will CDC Utmost. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, brun, SK, 306-741-0475. [email protected] not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will 1-800-258-7434 Vanscoy, SK. not be opened in public. The deposit of all [email protected] GREEN PEAS, yellow pea prices down, try unsuccessful tenderers will be returned by FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER SY ROWYN CPSR, Cert. top quality seed, new green pea varieties! CDC Limerick, high yielder with vg protein. All inquires mail. The successful tenderer shall enter Best pricing, Best option, CDC Greenwater & CDC Spruce. Select, into a lease agreement on or before Mar. welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Fdn., Reg. and Cert. Ask about CDC Forest. 16, 2018. The 10% deposit will constitute a The following farmland is hereby offered for sale by Tender: Best Service Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, deposit towards the first years rental pay- 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. Email SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. ment. For further information, please con- TITLE NO. 1541661/3 CERT. AC METCALFE, 99% germ., 96% vig- [email protected] [email protected] tact Dezarae Senft, 306-347-8309. or, 0% smut, 0% fus., 49.4 kernel weight, NE ¼ 29-12-8 WPM, EXC will be cleaning late Jan. $8.25/bu. Oly- AAC BRANDON CWRS, Cert. top quality seed, very high yielder and protein. Highly [email protected] Interest- FIRSTLY: THE NLY 1320 FEET PERP nick Seeds, 306-338-8078, Quill Lake, SK. ed in the value of your farmland and con- recommended by growers. All inquiries sidering selling? Up to date market evalua- SECONDLY: ALL MINES, MINERALS AND SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS RESERVED CERTIFIED # 1, high germ: AC Metcalfe, welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire tions done at your farm. Coldwell Banker CDC Copeland. Seed Source, Archerwill, Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell Signature. Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838. IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN SK., 306-323-4402. 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516 or email: [email protected] TITLE NO. 1875000/3 REG. & CERTIFIED CDC Calvi (itchless), SECLUDED RIVER RETREAT: 80 acres CERTIFIED CDC Copeland & AC Metcalf. AAC ELIE, CWRS, CERT. top quality seed, on west bank, pt of 01-46-04 W3. Summer NW ¼ 29-12-8 WPM Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, high yielder. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., road and river access, $167,500. Phone SK. www.trawinseeds.ca sister wheat to AAC Brandon. Very high 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS yielder with high protein. Positive reviews CERTIFIED CDC Austenson & Maverick from growers. All inquires welcome. Vol- SASKATOON SOUTHWEST, River Valley RESERVED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN. feed barley. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, ume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, View Estate, near golf course. Paved road Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, and all services to site, $229,500. Phone The Owner advises that there is approximately 230 cultivated acres. 306-445-5516. [email protected] BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. CERTIFIED #1 Metcalf(2R) & Legacy(6R). mustard. Also canary and some other spe- SELECT CDC GO seed, hand picked from cialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. breeder seed. Contact: mastinseed.com RIVER RETREAT: Saskatoon South - 177 Call or text 403-994-2609, Olds, AB. acres forested, organic river front land. 50 • Prospective Purchasers must rely entirely on their own inspection of CERT. #1 Copeland: 94% germ., 95% vig- Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or acres cultivated. $6500 per acre. Phone the property and shall be responsible for payment of the GST or shall or, 48.3 TKW, 100% Copeland. Sandercock chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. self-assess for purposes of the GST. Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. types of crops. Ackerman Ag Services, 306-631-9577, Chamberlain, SK. RM OF BLUCHER 343: 2 quarters. • Bids will be accepted on any or all of the above noted lots. CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK. Hickseeds SW-29-35-01-W3M, NW-29-35-01-W3M, 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 305 acres cult. 3 hopper bins totaling • Closing of the sale and transfer of possession of the property shall be (Dale), Mossbank, SK. 16,000 bu. Call Bob at 306-717-1987. on March 1, 2018 or earlier by mutual agreement. TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass CDC CIBO, CDC CALVI, top quality. Wi- RM MAPLE CREEK #111. For sale N 1/2 • Closing shall be subject to the conditional approval by the relevant TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. ens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, 35-11-26-W3. 320 cult. acres, 60x100’ authorities, and to the Vendor’s satisfaction with the terms of said 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. SK. steel quonset on 2’ cement fdn, power, conditional approval, of the Subdivision Application requesting a water for up to 100 head of cattle, 1 mile of Hwy #1 frontage. Will be sold by Feb- subdivision of the existing homesite from the NW ¼ 29-12-8 WPM. AC METCALFE, CDC COPELAND, CDC POLAR STAR, top quality. Wiens Seed ruary 20th. Call 403-866-2214. • The Prospective Purchaser will agree to transfer the subdivided homesite Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. JAMES FARMS FOR QUALITY SEED. WANTED: Saskatchewan grainland, hous- back to the Vendor once the abovementioned subdivision is completed. Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold ing, and vacant lots. Will pay min. 10% CERTIFIED #1: CDC Copeland, AAC Syn- Wheat. Summit and Souris oats, Haymaker • The successful Bidder will enter into an Offer to Purchase with Owner ergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austenson, AC HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola premium on current pricing. Within 25 confirming the details of the transaction. Forage Oats. Tradition Barley, Glas flax, miles of Leader SK. Box 5001, c/o The Ranger. Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), McLeod RR2 and Barker R2xtend Soy- Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 • Tender must be delivered to D’Arcy & Deacon LLP by 3:00 p.m. on January Vanscoy, SK. Dekalb & Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. beans. Forage and Grass Seeds, Various 19, 2018. Please mark the package “Attention: Brent R. Kendall”. Canola and other Cereal Seed Varieties RM OF FRENCHMAN BUTTE: AAC SYNERGY, Cert. top quality seed. available upon request. Custom Process- SW 35-52-25 W3 Ext 5 and NW 35-52-25 • Tenders must include a deposit of 5.00% of the tendered price payable Very high yielder, gaining acceptance with ing, seed treating, inoculating. Delivery is W3 Ext 2. 207 acres. For sale by Tender to “D’Arcy & Deacon LLP in Trust”. maltsters. Contracts available. Inquiries available. Early payment discounts. Call with bids closing February 6, 2018. For de- welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North CERTIFIED GLAS and CDC Sorrel flax. 204-222-8785 or 1-866-283-8785 Winni- tails, visit www.moorelandtender.ca or • Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. peg, MB. email [email protected] contact Vern McClelland, RE/MAX of 306-445-5516. [email protected] www.trawinseeds.ca Lloydminster, 780-808-2700. FURTHER INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM: CDC COPELAND, Fdn., Reg., Cert. top CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. RM OF ELDON: SW 22-49-24 W3 Ext 24 D’Arcy & Deacon LLP quality seed. Widely accepted malt variety. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. and NE 09-49-24 W3 Ext 8. 298.88 acres. 2200-One Lombard Place Inquiries welcome. Volume discounts. Surface lease revenue. For sale by Tender Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. with bids closing Feb 1, 2018. Details at Winnipeg, Manitoba SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. www.forrestlandtender.ca or contact Vern R3B 0X7 [email protected] CERT. #1 BETHUNE, 98% germ., 95% vig- McClelland, RE/MAX of Lloydminster, or. Sandercock Seed Farm, Balcarres SK., SEED BARLEY FOR SALE, 99% germ, phone 780-808-2700. Attention: Brent R. Kendall Call our toll-free number to take advan- 306-334-2958. 306-435-9122, Rocanville, SK. Email: [email protected] tage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay WANTED: 1000 ACRE grain farm w/yard for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more CERTIFIED # 1 CDC GLAS - The variety to TREATED OAT SEED for sale: Souris and in northwest Saskatchewan. Call anytime: 1-204-318-2239 weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price grow! Top yield, excellent lodging resis- Morgan, treated with Raxil Pro. Call Justin 780-205-4296 or email [email protected] of 3. Call 1-800-667-7770 today! tance. 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. 306-469-0105, Big River, SK. 46 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 11, 2018

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses WANTED: ALFALFA 3x3 and 3x4 bales. TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. ALTHOUSE HONEY FARMS INC. 1/2 and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary FARMERS, RANCHERS, Will arrange for pickup at farm/field. service, installations, repairs. Canadian Applicants should have previous farm ex- mile south Porcupine Plain, SK., 500 McAl- Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Phone Chris 204-746-0462, Brunkild, MB. company. We carry aeration socks and perience and mechanical ability. Duties in- lister Avenue. 7 positions required for SEED PROCESSORS grain bags. Also electric chute openers for clude operation of machinery, including 2018 season, May to October. Wages LARGE ROUND BALES, hard core, 5x6, afal- grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. tractors and other farm equipment, as well $13-$18/hr. depending upon experience. BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS fa/grass mix and alfalfa 1st and 2nd cut, as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour Job duties: assisting in spring hive inspec- no rain; also grass bales of mature hay and depending on experience. Must be able to tion, unwrapping, and splitting, supering, LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB. building supers and honey frames, honey FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded Heated/Spring Threshed alfalfa grass w/some rain. 204-749-2194, 204-526-0733, Rathwell, MB. Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade removal and extracting, fall feeding, apply- grain company. Call, email, text Now for Lightweight/Green/Tough, Feland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. ing mite control and wrapping hives for competitive pricing at the farm! Market Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, 20.8x42 CLAMP-ON DUALS with rods and 701-756-6954. winter. No education required. WCB cover- Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time 300 ROUND TAME HAY bales, 1200 lbs., spacers, for triples, taken off 9370 Case Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, no rain, $45 ea; 200 canary grass bales FARM HAND REQUIRED for a cow/calf feed age. Phone Ron Althouse 306-278-7345, marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930. tractor, $8000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Email: [email protected] [email protected] Lentils, Peas, Canola, w/Alsike clover, 1200 lbs., no rain, $35 ea; Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. lot. Must be able to operate equipment. 150- 2016 tame canary hay bales w/Alsike Main duties will include feeding and care of Chickpeas, Triticale, clover, $25 ea.; 150 wild hay bales, $25 cattle. Wage will depend on experience. On PASTURE RIDER REQUIRED for 2018 sea- son. Monet Pastures Ltd., Elrose, SK., re- Sunflowers, Screenings, ea.; Farmking 3 PTH 7’ snowblower, $1150 MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, farm housing available. Call 780-524-9322. OBO. 204-767-2208, Silver Ridge, MB. quires a full-time seasonal pasture rider to Organics and By-Products call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at FARM LABOURERS WANTED. Lincoln help care for 1950 cow/calf pairs May 1st 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan. to November 1st. Must supply own horses √ ON-FARM PICKUP ROUND HAY BALES: First & second cut, Gardens is a seasonal vegetable farm locat- ed at Lumsden, SK. Seeking 8 seasonal field and tack. Experience with cattle disease is √ PROMPT PAYMENT approx. 1550 lbs., grass/alfalfa, no rain, mandatory. Valid driver’s license required. $60/bale. 204-539-2453, Swan River, MB. labourers,startingApril15,2018.Duties √ LICENSED AND BONDED TIRES, TIRES, TIRES, Radial, Bias, New, include: Planting, weeding and harvesting Must be able to rope and treat cattle in Used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, vegetable crops. Sort, wash, weigh vegeta- open pasture. Housing available. Wages SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, SMALL SQUARE OAT straw bales, 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, $23 to $30/hour based on experience. For $2.50/ea. 204-371-6404, Ste. Anne, MB. bles.Handmoveirrigationpipes.50to60 LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, 800/65R32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, hrs./week. Must be available weekends. more information contact: Luke Ellingson 16.9x28, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24, Startingwageis$11.00/hr.Sendresume 306-378-7451, Tim Calwell 306-378-7554, MINNEDOSA FIRST AND SECOND cut Alfalfa, 5x6 round 16.5x16.1, 18.4x16.1, and more! Semis, withreferencesto:LincolnGardens,Box or email [email protected] bales, no rain, excellent quality. skid steers. Best price & value guaranteed! 750, Lumsden, SK., S0G 3C0. GROW SOYBEANS? If you grow 1000 1-204-867-8163 306-865-6603, Hudson Bay, SK. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com LOOKING FOR PEOPLE interested in riding acres earn a free new pickup truck every FULL-TIMEFARMLABOURER:Yearround feedlot pens in Strathmore or Lethbridge, year and give last year’s away. Free report DURUM STRAW BIG square bales w/ rod- employment with house, including off farm AB. area, w/above average horsemanship at www.profitfromthebean.com or call dicut, no rain, w/some durum seed, acreage supplied. Year round salary depen- skills, willing to train. 2 positions available. 204-856-3396. $25/bale, 306-861-4592 Fillmore, SK. dent on experience and level of involve- Wages depending on qualifications. ment in operation. We run a family run 403-701-1548, Strathmore, AB. TIRED OF HAULING 20-40% of your LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom AgriculturAl And cow/calf operation, backgrounder feedlot, soybean crop to market only to pay the hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. and grain farm. Non-smoking environment. CARETAKER WANTED FOR small ranch soybean seed bill? There’s an alternative! Vanderveen unique tours 2018 Class 1A license required. Families are near Lac la Hache, BC. Home provided in Visit: www.profitfromthebean.com or welcomed and encouraged. Please contact exchange for chores. 250-315-0238. phone 204-856-3396. Commodity Raymond to leave a message 204-937-7371 Services Ltd. · Egypt/Jordan GLYPHOSATE 1 SOYBEANS: Top yields, · Vietnam/Cambodia MECHANIC/FARMWORKERWANTEDfor delivered. Common #1. Keep your own Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers PT(or FT) work on modern mixed farm from · Portugal/Spain Apr.-Nov. near Calgary, Must have good CUSTOM HARVEST HELP: Carlson Harvest- seed! Call Norcan Seeds, 204-372-6552, ing,Inc.islookingforcombine,truckand 204-739-3519. Fisher Branch, MB. 37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 mechanical ability for operating seeder, · China combine and tractors, along with shop tractordriversfor2018.Musthaveclean Ph. (204) 745-6444 drivingrecordandabilitytoobtainaCDL. LARGE KABULI CHICKPEA seed, 94% · Ireland maintenance. Preferably Class 1. Housing Email: [email protected] negotiable, start now, good fit for semi- Apply online at www.carlsonharvesting.com germ. 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, or call with questions, 218-686-9189. SK., 306-741-0475. [email protected] Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen · Romania & Hungary retired with flex. hrs. Send resume to: Jesse Vanderveen · Newfoundland/Labrador [email protected] fax 403-335-0086 POST SHAVINGS: Cattle feedlot, horse & or call between 9AM-4PM 403-335-3694. FARMLABOURERREQUIRED:Seekingan A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery · Iceland experienced farm labourer to perform a available; Landscaping Mulch: Available DAIRY HERD MANAGER wanted on a varietyoftasksonanirrigatedcropfarmin WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, · Yukon/NWT progressive dairy farm. Milking 240 cows S. Alberta.Applicants should haveexperi- peas, green or damaged canola. Phone in 1 yard bulk bags for $45, delivery available; Colored Landscaping Mulch: · Western Canada Farm Tour in a new facility with an automated milk- ence and/or knowledge of seeding, spray- Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. ing system in SE Manitoba. Management ing, harvesting and farm equipment main- Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $115, de- including Calgary Stampede responsibilities include herd health, breed- COVER CROPS. HICKSEED LTD., livery avail. Vermette Wood Preservers, tenance. Experience and understanding of WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains & Farm Show ing program and some barn equipment irrigation equipment and GPS technology is Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor Cattle Company is looking to purchase Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email: [email protected] Visit: www.vwpltd.com maintenance. Be part of a management preferred.Offeringgreatwagesplusfull for organic plowdown: Daikon radish barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Portion of tours may be Tax Deductible. team that includes the owners, a veteri- (zero till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter benefits. Housings available! Coaldale, AB. Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. narian, a nutritionist and equipment spe- 403-332-1602, email: [email protected] peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet HORSE QUALITY SMALL square bales for For these and other cialists. For more info. contact Charles at clover. Also, green feed blends available. WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds sale. Call 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. great departures, Contact 204-371-0711 or David at 204-371-6081. For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. and cereals. All organic cereals and spe- FULL-TIME POSITION ON a cow/calf oper- Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517 cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, NEW HAY FOR SALE; Round bale picking Select Holidays DUFFERIN MARKET GARDENS is ac- ation. Must have knowledge of calving, AI, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. and hauling, small or large loads. Travel cepting applications for seasonal farm general farm work, working with a show 1-800-661-4326 workers. Duties include: planting, weed- anywhere. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. www.selectholidays.com herdofAngusandSimmentalcattle.One WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? ing, harvesting and packing vegetables. bedroom apartment available. The RK farm You are selling feed grains. We are 150 BROME/ALFALFA BALES, 1500 lbs., Long hours, much bending & heavy lifting. is located in Central Ontario. Contact Sandy buying feed grains. Also buying chick- $52; Also 2016 hay and greenfeed for sale. Start: February 2018. Wage: $11.25/hr., Reid at [email protected] or peas, lentils and golden flax. Fast pay- 306-845-2630, Turtleford, SK. Please send resume with references to fax: call 519-588-7560. ment, with prompt pickup, true price dis- 204-745-6193. Or mail to: Box 1051, Car- man, MB., R0G 0J0. covery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, HAY FOR SALE - DELIVERED! Also custom David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom hauling. V-V Trucking Ltd., 306-631-8544, RIVER VALLEY SPECIALTY FARMS: at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Leth- Moose Jaw, SK. Seeking seasonal workers for 2018. Posi- bridge, AB. Phone 1-866-512-1711. Email tion will be seasonal full-time, 40+ NORTHLAND LOGISTICS CORP is hiring WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker [email protected] or hrs/week. Wage $11.18/hour. Period of Class1DriversforitsGrandePrairie,AB. involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. FOR SALE, 200 large round mixed hay bales, 780-826-0883, Cold Lake, AB. employment anticipated to be from April locations. On-site accommodations avail- Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 2018 until August 2018. Duties include: able for out-of-town workers. We offer or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. Harvesting and packing of asparagus, competitive wages, & benefits. Contact ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid planting and weeding of pumpkins, squash Cindy @ 780-957-3334 or email your core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. and onions as well as weeding of organic resume [email protected] BUYING: Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. fields. Must be willing to work long hours and do repetitive tasks as well as bending HEATED CANOLA 1ST&2NDCUTlargeroundalfalfabales. and some heavy lifting. Applicants must be Straight alfalfa & grass blend available. Call able to work in a variety of conditions in & FLAX 306-594-4027, Norquay, SK. outdoor environments and must be able to KNUDSEN’S HONEY INC. is looking for 4 work well with others. Education require- apiary workers for April-October 2018. • Competitive Prices CHILE AG TOUR Feb. 17 - 26. Santiago, ments not applicable, experience an asset. Work includes: building equipment, super- 2017SMALLSQUAREstrawbales,about WE BUY OATS Elqui Valley, Wineries, and farms. Costs Location of work is MacGregor and area, ing beehives, extracting honey, moving • Prompt Movement 600smallsquarestrawbales.Goodsolid Call us today for pricing may be tax deductible. 1-833-AGTOURS Manitoba. Please apply by e-mail to: and feeding hives, 1 year of exp. Wage bales. Shedded, $3 each. Delivery available, Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 (833-248-6877). www.rwthomastours.com [email protected] or in writing starts at $15/hour, workers comp. Farm is • Spring Thrashed 306-862-1998, 306-609-0244, Codette, SK. to: Box 33, Bagot, MB. R0H 0E0. located: SW 9-41-9 W2 in RM of Porcu- “ON FARM PICK UP” 204-373-2328 FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock pine, SK. Please apply online before March 1-877-250-5252 3X4 SQ. BALES: Alfalfa, Orchard, Timothy. operation. Duties include: operating, main- 1, 2018 to: [email protected] Exc.beef/dairy,150RFV,24%pro.,1600- taining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke 1700 lbs., 7-9¢. 204-270-0115, Lorette, MB. free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle SEEKING FULL-TIME WORK: Experienced LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy- KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage with cattle & calving, and most farm ma- ers and sellers of all types of feed grain and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabili- Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. EXCELLENT BEEF ALFALFA, 18.5% protein, chinery. Clean Class 5. Ph. 204-731-1781. and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- 2 SEASONAL FARM Machinery Operators Christopher Lent at 306-862-2723. 20% orchard grass, square bales, inside. BUYING WILD FUR, whole frozen carcass, pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% Can deliver. 204-371-5744, Landmark, MB. required. Must be able to operate grain [email protected] [email protected] cash paid. Must have fur license. government grant now available. Indian cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor DL#6168, call 306-852-8802, Tisdale, SK. Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. GOOD QUALITY 1st CUT small square Email: [email protected] Alfalfa bales, $3.75/bale. Can deliver. Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcut- 204-326-3109, Steinbach, MB. ter bees and general servicing of equip. May 1 to Nov. 15. $15-$18/hr. 101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wade- NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently 100 MEDIUM SQUARE wheat straw canada’s ag-only listings giant purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and bales, 3x3x8, baled dry & clean with a con- POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, na, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, ph milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. ventional combine, stored in hay shed, tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week 306-338-7561 or [email protected] $20/bale; Some small square also avail. and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE WANTED: FEED BARLEY, 48 lbs. plus. Delivery available. Phone 204-755-3416, double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. air brakes. One on one driving instructions. job for right person. Room and board avail. 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