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Make hay while the sun shines It’s good times in the cattle business, but there are things that need to get done before the next downturn By Alexis Kienlen AF STAFF

ood times don’t last forever, so use them wisely. That, in a nutshell, is the advice of four Alberta cattle producers who were asked for their thoughts on the current state of the sector and what lies ahead. A decade of misery following the BSE crisis in 2003 has been followed by record-high prices, and some mixed signals — good and bad — about what might be next. The four producers who spoke to Alberta Farmer were generally optimistic on the price side — at least in the short term. “I think we’ll probably be in for three years of good prices because our cattle (herd) numbers are so low,” said Brian Chomlak, who farms at Beauvallon, and is chair of Alberta Farm Animal Care and an Alberta Beef Producers delegate. “Depending on how the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal) comes out, it may benefit us again. Those countries take a lot of cuts that we don’t use in Canada, like tongue and offal, so it can add

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Business strategies for a down market The bears are out, but here are some ways to manage through a time of tight margins and high risks By JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

he grain market bears are out in full force, but while times are challenging, there are ways to manage through the latest downward cycle, say four Alberta farm leaders. “In 1980 — 35 years ago — I was selling spring wheat for $6 a bushel,” said Gary Stanford, president of the Grain Growers of Canada. “Today, it’s like $6.50 a bushel. It’s a good thing we have better technology and better farming methods so that we can get better yields. Where I used to get 30 or 35 bushels per acre on dryland, now I’m getting up to 55 bushels.” The Magrath producer knows the odds

of any price increase is slim. In fact the outlook is getting gloomier with market analysts now saying “the world is awash in wheat” (see story on page 33). Canola prices are also disappointing by recent standards, says Sexsmith producer Greg Sears. “We aren’t seeing the commodity prices that we’ve got used to in the last five or eight years,” said the vice-chair of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. “Ten-dollar canola used to be a good price, and now it’s not a great price.” The steep fall in the loonie has shielded Canadian growers from the drop in world prices, but is also raising some costs. “It is concerning when your input and machinery costs keep going up,” said Stanford. “With the Canadian dollar going lower compared to the U.S. dollar, all of

our farm machinery and parts are getting more expensive.” That’s also a concern for Humphrey Banack. “Margins are very tight in agriculture as a whole, so it’s going to be a challenge,” said the Round Hill producer, who is also vicepresident of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. That increases the importance of making your dollar go as far as possible. He pointed to urea, which has fallen by US$100 a short ton over the past year. “It may work out well for farmers because there seems to be a glut in the world on fertilizer,” said Banack. But he won’t wager that fertilizer prices will stay low or that crop prices won’t go lower.

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Donating the herd to the University of Alberta will improve its genetics and make them more available By Alexis Kienlen

“I think it’s got a lot of promise and it will be a good home for what has been my herd for a long time.”

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The Hays converter cattle herd, created by crossbreeding in the 1950s is being donated to the University of Alberta, where it will be studied using genomic research techniques. Photo: Supplied long time,” said the 76-year-old retired senator. His herd, which hasn’t been marketed since 2000, was used in a research project by master of science student Allison Fleming, who analyzed growth rates, ultrasounds, and carcass traits. She also examined the management of genetic diversity in the herd — inbreeding is a concern because the herd is so small. Thanks to her research, animals with very specific traits have been selected in the last two breeding seasons.

Hays Converter cattle were developed in the 1950s by Harry Hays, who served as federal agriculture minister from 1963 to 1965. He was a dairy farmer who was involved in the swine and poultry industries and liked the way those industries used measurements of the carcass of the animal or the volume of milk produced to select for breeding. When Harry Hays bought a ranch near Calgary, he began crossbreeding animals. “He wanted to have a beef herd that would reflect ideas about

crossbreeding in a better way than they were being reflected in the purebred selection processes that were the practice of the day,” said his son. Like his contemporary Roy Berg, the elder Hays also crossed cattle, an idea considered highly controversial in the 1950s. His herd combined genetics from Hereford, Holstein, and Brown Swiss cattle, selected for fast growth, ability to survive harsh Canadian winters, sound feet, easy calving, and good milk production and fertility.

In 1975, the Hays Converter became the first Canadian pure breed to be recognized by the Canadian Livestock Pedigree Act. The breed is used in commercial beef production by three breeders in Manitoba and Quebec. There are several Hays Converter herds in the country, but most are small. The researchers at the Kinsella research station will genotype the progeny within the herd and create a genomically enhanced breeding program, hopefully developing new markets for the cattle. There has been some interest from the Australian market, with breeders hoping to cross the Hays Converters with Brahman cattle to improve crossbred production. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Famed Hays Converter cattle find a new home — and a new future herd of Canada’s first breed of beef cattle will soon be home on the range at the Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch. Dan Hays and his family are donating their herd of Hays Converter cattle to the University of Alberta for research purposes, with the herd moving to the Kinsella Research ranch by 2018. “This is a better decision than having a sale or distributing the herd in another way,” said Dan Hays. “This is a more permanent and lasting way of ensuring that research results will be important, and a good way to improve the genetics and make them more available and long lasting.” Hays will also be making a major financial donation to enable the research centre to care for the herd of 100 breeding females and a herd sire group. The cattle, developed by Hays’ father Harry, were recently part of a research study that used genomic information to control inbreeding and increase feed efficiency, carcass traits, and meat quality. The genomics research being done at the Kinsella ranch is a way to improve the genetics of the Hays Converter cattle and the beef industry in general, said Hays. “I think it’s got a lot of promise and it will be a good home for what has been my herd for a

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Looking at wheat in a very different way Who buys your wheat and what do they want? Cigi program offers a whole new perspective By JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

ike most Prairie farmers, John Guelly didn’t give a lot of thought to his wheat after unloading it at the elevator. But that changed after a trip to Winnipeg last February for Cigi’s Combine to Customer program. The Westlock producer applied for the program because he was “curious to see what all goes on there” — there being Cigi’s office building near the famous corner of Portage and Main. He knew the building housed a flour mill and baking facilities, but the real eyeopener was getting to see wheat from the end-user’s point of view. For example, staff baked some bread with CPS wheat that had low protein content — an undesirable trait for bakers because the dough isn’t as strong. “But using their recipe and process for making the bread, which was slightly off the norm, they made a very good end product,” said Guelly. “They were showing us what they would show to customers around the world — that they can take our wheat on not such a great year and still have a great end product just by tweaking what they do with it.” Showing farmers what grain buyers want from Canada is the heart of the program, and considered important enough that Cigi pays the whole shot — flights, hotels and meals — to get growers to participate. But spots in the 2-1/2-day ses-

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sions are limited, with just 10 places for Alberta producers in each of the three sessions this winter (one each in January, February, and March). And the deadline is coming up soon — applications must be received by the Alberta Wheat Commission by Dec. 5. It’s well worth the trip, said Guelly. “It was a great experience,” he said. “It’s nice to know what people on the other end are wanting, which makes sense of why we’re being asked to grow certain crops in certain ways.” Different markets have different requirements, and the program helps producers understand what those markets are looking for, said Dean Dias, director of value chain relations for Cigi.

based on what grows best for their region. But at the same time, we want to talk about what classes are good and how those different varieties perform in different industries. “They get to see what happens when the grain leaves the farm gate, and they become more informed about what they should grow and how they can market that after the program.” The program was also “a great opportunity” to connect with other producers from across the Prairies, said Guelly. “They strive to try and get an even amount of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba producers there, and it’s really surprising to find out how vastly different we do things based on our areas and our crops,” he said. “It was a very full 2-1/2 days,

“They were showing us what they would show to customers around the world.” John Guelly

“It’s good for the producer to see which market the grain he or she is growing is going to, but also what the product looks like and what is required out of the different wheat we grow for quality standards,” said Dias. “Every producer is going to grow what is suitable for them

with speakers and tours, but there was still time available to sit down and talk with other producers.” That’s the most important thing about the program, said Dias. “When producers from three different provinces sit in the same room and talk about issues, they learn from each other,” he said. “In the end, it is not Alberta wheat or Saskatchewan wheat or Manitoba wheat. What goes out to customers is western Canadian wheat. “And if it’s western Canadian wheat, they’re all part of the same team.” For more information on the program, contact Brian Kennedy at bkennedy@albertawheat.com. jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

UN international year to showcase pulses Chair of Alberta Pulse Growers says event will boost consumption and prompt more research and breeding Staff

he United Nations International Year of Pulses is underway, and that’s good news for the province’s pulse producers, says the chair of Alberta Pulse Growers. “As IYP draws attention to big global issues like nutrition, food security, and environmental sustainability, this crop — which is a Canadian success story — is only going to get more attention, get more agronomic research, and more breeding research,” said Allison Ammeter. “And as that filters down, that’s going to improve profitability.”

The Sylvan Lake producer has been talking up the benefits of the International Year of Pulses since it was announced in spring 2014. She says it will do for beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas what past international years have done for soil (which had its international year in 2015) and quinoa (2013). “Initially, the response was, ‘What’s a United Nations year? What’s that about?’” said Ammeter. “It’s when you ask, ‘Did you hear much about quinoa before 2013?’ or, ‘Have you noticed an increased focus on soil health this year?’ and then tell them that’s what this year will do for pulses — then the light bulb goes on.”

Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of dry peas and lentils, shipping to more than 150 countries annually. Pulses are Canada’s fifth-largest crop (after wheat, canola, corn, and barley) and pulse exports were valued at over $3 billion last year. Pulses have also brought some of the best returns to Prairie farmers this year. With acreage in this province topping the one-million-acre mark, Alberta producers are learning to love pulses, said Ammeter. “I think what people are realizing is not only that pulse crops bring a good return for an

“If pulses aren’t in your rotation already, they should be.” Allison Ammeter

operation, but are good for the soil and good for the next crop, too, ” she said. “We bang on that drum — rotation, rotation, rotation — and pulses are really good in rotation.

“If pulses aren’t in your rotation already, they should be.” A group called the Global Pulse Confederation and partners such as the UN will host more than 100 events during the coming year. Pulse Canada is planning more than 20 events and activities to educate Canadians about the health, nutrition and environmental benefits of eating pulses. (More information on the events can be found at www.pulses.org.) The Global Pulse Confederation has also set a goal of increasing both consumption and production of pulses by 10 per cent by 2020.

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he mainstream media has been having a field day over the newly reacquired ability of Environment Canada’s “rock snot” scientist to speak to the press about his work. Max Bothwell, who has published multiple studies on the freshwater algae and what makes it grow, became somewhat of a poster boy for the federal scientists affected by Stephen Harper’s government cone of silence after a journalist attempting to interview him was thwarted by bureaucratic stonewalling. The journalist finally gave up after her request resulted in more than 100 emails involving 16 public servants — including the PMO (Prime Ministers’ Office) staff. The reasons probably relate to one of Bothwell’s hypothesis — that climate change contributes to algal growth. Climate change speculation wasn’t a good fit with the previous government’s economic agenda. Regardless of whether you voted for the government now in power, few would bemoan the new sense of openness that has characterized the government — so far. Preventing scientists on the public payroll from engaging with the public for fear of interfering with a political agenda is indefensible. But to be fair, that started long before the Harper government came to power.

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Those of us who have been in this business for a while remember a time when the people charged with serving the public — both in the public and private sectors — were accessible to reporters. Accountability worked both ways. Reporters who didn’t adhere to the rules of fairness, balance, and context found themselves waiting a long time for returned calls. Over time, relationships evolved that served the public interest on both sides of the equation. True, governments were open to uncomfortable scrutiny. But it also contributed to a higher degree of trust in the public service. Justin Trudeau’s government has, for the first time, made its ministerial mandates public. You can see excerpts from our new agriculture minister’s marching orders below. But that letter to the minister also included some general instructions about how he is to interact with the public and the media. In general, it calls for collaborative approach and “meaningful engagement” in a way that is constructive, rather than confrontational. “As well, members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, indeed all journalists in Canada and abroad, are professionals who, by asking necessary questions, contribute in an important way to the democratic process. Your professionalism and engagement with them is essential.” We applaud this change in tone and will be watching to see if it is sincere. laura@fbcpublishing.com

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If memory serves correctly, the crackdown on speaking to the media within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada dates back to the 1990s when a certain East Coast scientist upstaged the federal minister on something to do with nematodes affecting Canada’s ability to export seed potatoes. From that point onward, any attempt to speak to one of Ag Canada’s scientists was streamed through the department’s corps of communications officers to ensure the ‘proper’ person was assigned to the interview and that person was ‘properly’ briefed on what to say. Reporters were quizzed on what questions they wanted answered and briefing notes were prepared in advance. The restrictions on media access to federal and provincial civil servants have become increasingly onerous over the years, not to mention the all-out blackouts on government communications during elections and byelections. As these laws have been interpreted, talking to reporters about whether it rained last week could be construed as an attempt to make political hay. In many cases, meetings to discuss policy initiatives that were otherwise public were closed to anyone representing the media. The reason given was that people would be afraid to speak their minds if there were reporters present, a laughable premise in the age of social media and selfies. Of course, the Harper government took this press paranoia to a new level. In the end, it cost the administration its credibility with the public.

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The following contains excerpts from the ministerial mandate issued to newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay.

s minister of agriculture and agri-food, your overarching goal will be to support the agricultural sector in a way that allows it to be a leader in job creation and innovation. You will implement our government’s plan to help Canada’s agriculture sector be more innovative, safer, and stronger. Canada’s farmers, ranchers and food processors are the foundation of our food sector. Government must use its policy and financial tools to support the agricultural sector in its vital work. This includes helping the sector, including getting product to market, water management, research and innovation, food safety and export support. In particular, I will expect you to work with your colleagues and through established legislative, regulatory, and cabinet processes to deliver on your top priorities: Invest in an Agri-Food ValueAdded Investment Fund to attract investment and create good jobs in food processing. This will provide

technical and marketing assistance to help food processors develop new value-added products that reflect changing tastes and market opportunities. Develop a food policy that promotes healthy living and safe food by putting more healthy, highquality food, produced by Canadian ranchers and farmers, on the tables of families across the country. Invest in agricultural research to support discovery science and innovation in the sector. To better allocate research funding, you should establish a transparent process that involves food producers. Promote Canadian agricultural interests during future trade negotiations. Work with producers and provincial governments to assess whether the suite of farm income safety nets meets the needs of Canadian farmers when they are faced with serious challenges beyond their control, including implementing a new multi-year agricultural policy framework to replace Growing Forward 2 (GF2), which will expire in 2018. Work with provinces, territories, and other willing partners, to help the sector adjust to climate change and better address water and soil conservation and development issues. Canadian farmers must be able to get their product to market and

so you will support the minister of transport in undertaking a full review of the Canadian grain transportation system in the context of responding to the Canadian Transportation Act review. Support the minister of infrastructure and communities to ensure that we make significant investments in transportation infrastructure, including short line rail spurs and inland and port loading terminals to improve efficiency, remove bottlenecks and increase system capacity. Support the ministers of natural resources and the environment and climate change in making investments that will make our resource sectors world leaders in the use and development of clean and sustainable technology and processes. These priorities draw heavily from our election platform commitments. The government’s agenda will be further articulated through cabinet discussions and in the speech from the throne when Parliament opens. I expect you to work closely with your deputy minister and his or her senior officials to ensure that the ongoing work of your department is undertaken in a professional manner and that decisions are made in the public interest… Our ability, as a government, to successfully implement our platform depends on our ability to

thoughtfully consider the professional, non-partisan advice of public servants. Each and every time a government employee comes to work, they do so in service to Canada, with a goal of improving our country and the lives of all Canadians. I expect you to establish a collaborative working relationship with your deputy minister, whose role, and the role of public servants under his or her direction, is to support you in the performance of your responsibilities… We have committed to an open, honest government that is accountable to Canadians, lives up to the highest ethical standards, and applies the utmost care and prudence in the handling of public funds. I expect you to embody these values in your work and observe the highest ethical standards in everything you do. When dealing with our cabinet colleagues, Parliament, stakeholders, or the public, it is important that your behaviour and decisions meet Canadians’ well-founded expectations of our government. I want Canadians to look on their own government with pride and trust. Full text of the letter can be found at: http://pm.gc.ca/eng/ minister-agriculture-and-agri-foodmandate-letter.

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Here we go again — a world ‘awash in grain’ Whether it’s demand, prices, biofuels, stockpiles or the competition, the signs are all bearish in grain markets BY JOHN MORRISS ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

irst, the bad news. Farmers around the world did a great job last year. The good news? Farmers around the world did a great job last year. Such is the unfortunate reality of the grain market. As speakers at the recent Cereals North America conference in Winnipeg said, the world is “awash with grain,” which has driven prices into the doldrums. Unless there’s some “good” news (perversely, as in someone else having a poor crop), it seems there is little chance of a turnaround any time soon. It’s been a long time since we heard as much bearish news as we did at this conference. The two words “set aside” even surfaced, a reference to the 1950s to 1980s U.S. policy of paying farmers not to grow crops in order to reduce supplies and increase the price. That was combined with holding government-owned stocks in reserve, and not releasing them until they reached a target level. Those policies worked, but in the 1980s the U.S. government said it was tired of being the only one holding up prices, and accused competitors of taking advantage of them with all-out production. That led to the Export Enhancement Program,

which gave government-held stocks to exporters as a bonus for making sales, and eventually to the “Freedom to Farm” policy in 1995. That meant that farmers were free to grow as much as they liked, and subsidy programs would be based on revenue, not production. The U.S. government further juiced production with biofuel subsidies, and more than 40 per cent of the corn crop is now used for ethanol. That was in the “We’re going to run out of oil and be held hostage to the Saudis” days. Today we’re in the “U.S. is almost self-sufficient in oil” days. Now gasoline is cheaper than ethanol, and U.S. overall fuel consumption has dropped, so ethanol demand has stalled. The subsequent strength of the U.S. economy combined with other world troubles has meant that the greenback has soared compared to other currencies. On one hand that’s been good news for Canadian producers — the weaker loonie has partly offset prices relative to the U.S. The bad news is that other currencies have dropped much further. If you’re a Brazilian soybean producer, it’s party time. In Brazilian reals, soybean producers are receiving as much as they did in 2012 when the price was US$17 per bushel. So there’s even more incentive for them to continue all-out production.

The same applies to the Black Sea countries, who combined are now the world’s largest exporters of wheat. The weakness in the Russian ruble and Ukrainian hryvnia means they’re also partly isolated from lower U.S.-denominated prices, allowing them to be even more competitive. The U.S. and Canada combined are now at a record-low 26 per cent of the world wheat market. If you’re looking for hope on the demand side, it might be awhile. In his presentation, Dan Basse of AgResources noted that not only has biofuels demand plateaued, so has the sharp rise in per capita calorie consumption in Asia. He forecast that world per capita consumption will only increase modestly, partly because an aging population doesn’t eat as much, especially meat. As for the ever-increasing world population that we hear so much about needing to feed, Basse noted that it’s actually expected to drop in Russia, Europe and Japan, which have been among the larger per capita consumers until now. China has recently been a major driver of import demand, but a recurring theme at the conference was just how large China’s corn stockpile has become. This is a government-held reserve that must be released for sale when the stocks

are three years old. The USDA puts the stockpile at 90 million tonnes but trade estimates range as high as 200 million. Either way, China’s feed grain imports are likely to slow dramatically. If you’re rather uncharitably hoping that a crop shortfall (somewhere else, of course) will turn things around, you may have to wait awhile. El Niño has been getting plenty of headlines recently, but weather specialists at the conference were mixed on whether it would have much effect, except possibly in the Black Sea region. There was more consensus that a switch to a La Niña phase later this year might cause more crop problems. But with so much production now spread into newer regions such as the Black Sea and South America, total world production is now more stable, and made even more so by the increasingly widespread adoption of modern farming practices. Just as in the past, sooner or later there will be another production blip and another bull market. But the evidence is that the blip will be smaller and the bull market will be shorter. Farmers have been responding for all those calls to feed the world. Once again, they’re not being rewarded for their effort. john.morriss@fbcpublishing.com

Asking the questions that need to be asked An innovative summit takes a frank look at the troubled U.K. dairy industry and what needs to change By BRENDA SCHOEPP AF columnist

grihive is an innovative new company out of Australia conceived by an idea that fellow Nuffield scholar James Walker had on his travels. His dream was to start a platform to tackle global issues and create actionable ideas. Part of that involves a U.K. Dairy Summit that was broadcast live on YouTube from London. The background to the summit was a case study that reflected the current state of the U.K. dairy industry, which is now on the heavy end of supply and the short end of demand. After the lifting of quota barriers at the beginning of the year, it did not take long for the industry to feel pinched. As we in Canada are on the starting line of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, this is a very relevant topic. Unlike Canada, which has a long phase-out and a generous compensation package, the U.K. experience was more abrupt. Participants came from all corners of the globe to discuss the

dairy industry and the conversation rallied from credit concerns to pricing. One fellow asked a rather provocative question,“Just what does it take to go bust?” From a cost-of-production standpoint it would seem fairly obvious but then again, nothing is standardized in farming. One can have a low cost of production and still be in the red because of volume or milk price. It is the unknown that always lurks in the room and the cost of production in the U.K. varies from 12 to 81 cents per litre. This variability is enough of a challenge, but there are many situations where the cost of production is actually unknown. Knowing the cost of production is the first step in reconciliation of one’s financial state on a per-unit basis. Bankers on the panel liked to refer to alignment — such as the alignment of the dairy industry with the processor and end-user. They like to see a forward contract or some other sort of price mitigation. A farmer on the panel made a clear argument away from contracts to focus instead on quality or branding. In his operation, it was the quality of the product

that assured him a good return. Others argued that as the industry changed and responded to the current economic environment, price would cascade to the lowest common denominator, which in the dairy world is equivalent to skim milk powder. In this context then the relationship of the producer with the buyer remained very important. Investing in the domestic market is a target for the open dairy market. It not only assures a steady demand for milk and milk products but in a secondary way, introduces folks to farming. The transparency of the source of product at retail is very good in the U.K. and this is an opportunity for domestic supply. It also led to the conversation about attracting youth to the industry. In one instance when the question was asked about getting folks to invest in the farm the answer was, “You don’t. You get them to invest in themselves.” And here we are back at the human component of farming. How do we get our folks to change? The answer: “You don’t!” How then do you initiate change? The answer: “One little bit (of edu-

cation) at a time.” How do we attract young people to the farm? That is the question indeed, and the answer was that young people are attracted to the farm and they would love to be farmers. How the industry fosters that transition and growth will deeply influence the future in agriculture in the U.K. and around the world. On the issue of labour and returning sons and daughters, the panel recognized that “most people lack in leadership training.” This refers to training to lead teams, to treat individuals as part of the whole, to align your help with your vision, and to allow for some sort of joint venture for successful succession. To do this, farmers need to encourage youth to invest in themselves and show that they are willing to do the same. It is a full-time job to manage a team (family or otherwise) and continuing education is critical. So what does it take to go bust? At some point farms may be leveraged to the point of triggering change. Talking about solutions early and continually was a repeated message. Unfortunately, it does not always happen. A rather

raw honesty was expressed when a panellist indicated that an exit was indeed an acceptable solution. “These are not bad decisions but solutions to a bad problem.” At the end of the day, the moderator summed up the discussion nicely by taking it back to honesty, clarity, and transparency in the dairy sector. Honesty includes being honest with oneself and recognizing where improvements may be made or changes need to occur. Clarity in the value, purpose and opportunity in dairy and in youth is so important as is transparency — not just to consumers but between producers — to share and gather that collective intelligence. These are actionable ideas brought to the global platform by www.agrihive.com and the beginning of a new level of interaction for farmers to tackle agricultural issues. Brenda Schoepp is a farmer from Alberta who works as an international mentor and motivational speaker. She can be contacted through her website www. brendaschoepp.com. All rights reserved. Brenda Schoepp 2015

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MAKE HAY } from page 1 value to our carcass, which would be a good thing.” Although cattle prices have softened a bit, “it’s still very good money,” said Jake Meyer, who ranches near Welling in southern Alberta. However, the flip side of that is pricey steaks and roasts that have consumers wincing at the meat counter, said the president of the Young Cattleman’s Council. “Just about every consumer I talk to right now is very concerned about the high price on the shelf,” he said. As a feedlot operator, Bryan Thiessen is troubled by price volatility. The fed cattle market is seeing big swings in weekly prices — $10 per cwt is common — and that makes it hard to run a business, said owner of Namaka Farms in Strathmore. “Right now, the instability in our markets is probably a bigger concern — more so than the dollar figure for the day,” said Thiessen, who sits on the Cattle Feeder Council for Alberta Beef Producers and is a Canadian Cattlemen’s Association director. “The way the market is bouncing up and down is probably a bigger concern, at least for the feedlot side. The volatility we’ve seen these last few years is unprecedented in our marketplace.”

What next?

Gord Graves has seen a lot of ups and downs in his four-decade-plus career as a cattleman, and while prices have probably peaked, he figures the current good times have some legs. “The cattle industry should be OK for a while,” said the producer from Iron River. “Three to five years would be my guess. I don’t see it going beyond five years because in five years, the American herd will be built up somewhat.” And there’s the rub. If your crystal ball can tell you the size of the U.S. herd in five years — along with beef consumption, how the TPP trade deal will play out, and the value of the loonie over that period — you’ll have a good handle on the state of Alberta’s cattle business in 2020. Of course, as Meyer pointed out, “nobody can predict the future and anything’s possible.” But there are things to watch closely. For Graves, that includes the

“Just about every consumer I talk to right now is very concerned about the high price on the shelf.” Jake Meyer

“I think we’ll probably be in for three years of good prices.” Brian Chomlak

American herd, which had shrunk to its smallest size since 1951 because of a multi-year drought across much of U.S. cattle country before starting to expand this year. “They’re going to be retaining heifers so the probability is that there will be fewer calves going to market in the U.S.,” he noted. “Theoretically that, combined with environmental disasters elsewhere in the world and fewer cattle out there, should — and I’ll emphasize the word should — keep the market relatively buoyant for a bit.” But for many, it’s the size of the Alberta herd that is most troubling. After peaking at 2.2 million head in 2005, it’s now down to 1.5 million. “We are at the lowest numbers that we’ve been at for years,” said Thiessen. “For us personally, it could potentially cause us tougher times in our business, which would reflect back on our personal lives as well. “What also could happen is that we’re going to start losing ground to the Americans because they’re growing their herd and we haven’t seen our herd grow yet, partially because of the drought.”

Building for the future

“I’m sort of concerned about the age of the cattle producer,” added Chomlak. Seeing more young farmers at ABP’s fall meetings was very encouraging, but that also underscores the need for action, he said.

“It shows me there is optimism in the cattle industry,” he said. “I think the new governments will have to come up with some programs to keep those people in the industry. But in the next three years (while prices are good), we’ve got to get some young farmers because the old farmers are just getting older and we’re going to lose more producers again.” That was another theme of the producer panel — use good times to make investments in the future. Helping young producers is one example. Taking advantage of the TPP trade deal is another. If ratified, that deal will lower tariffs in expanding markets in Asia — but there’s a but. Alberta Beef Producers wants the $1 national checkoff boosted to $2.50 (and make the $2 provincial levy non-refundable). Graves calls that “a no-brainer — it has to go up.” “Even though we will have lower tariffs, we will be competing with our competitors in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, who pay a significantly larger amount in their checkoff to promote their product,” he said. “If we don’t have the money to go out and court those markets, the trade deal might mean nothing… We need to have dollars there, for marketing and research. Our competitors, through their checkoffs, have the funding to do more research to keep their producers more competitive.” Investing in your own busi-

“The volatility we’ve seen these last few years is unprecedented in our marketplace.”

“If we don’t have the money to go out and court those markets, the trade deal might mean nothing.”

Bryan Thiessen

Gord Graves

ness was another recommendation. “Right now, a producer can actually make a profit and start investing some of that money back into their place,” said Meyer, who has been growing his herd, now at 120 cows, quite aggressively this year. But ensuring the business is sustainable is also a priority, so he is also saving “for when the times are bad.”

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oosting the $1 national checkoff to $2.50 had a prime spot on the agenda at Alberta Beef Producers’ annual fall meetings. The 23 meetings held across the province attracted about 900 producers and “as we had hoped, the fall meetings generated good discussion among producers on the issue of industry funding,” the organization said in its Grassroots newsletter. “It is clear to many people in our sector that we do not have

Cattle prices are nearly five times higher than four decades ago — but when adjusted for inflation, 1973 was a better year Prices based on 550-pound steer:

Inflation-adjusted price: $

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176

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Sources: Canfax average yearly cwt price for a 550-pound steer with 2015 inflation-adjusted price (from Bank of Canada inflation calculator).

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Checkoffs a priority for ABP

The good old days really were better (for cattle prices anyway)

1973

That view was echoed by Thiessen. “I hope the industry keeps growing, being that we are at the lowest numbers that we’ve been at for years,” he said. But, he added, “Don’t bet more than you can lose — don’t extend yourself more than you can handle.”

a sufficient level of industry funding for research and market development to remain competitive in a global market for cattle and beef,” the newsletter stated. Producers were also asked for their views on the $2 provincial checkoff, which is refundable. In the last fiscal year, Alberta Beef Producers had to give back $2.5 million of its checkoff revenues, mainly to cattle feeders. The checkoff issue will once again be up for debate, and the subject of resolutions, at the group’s annual general meeting in December.

“While prices may be at a record, the purchasing power we have is far from being at a record. In my lifetime selling cattle, 1973 kicked the butt of anything we have now, not in terms of the size of the cheque, but in terms of what I could buy with that cheque.” — Gord Graves

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DOWN MARKET } from page 1 “There’s risk management tools out there you can use. We’ll be looking to lock in the price of our fertilizers, and we’re looking to forward price some of these profitable prices for a crop we haven’t even really contemplated seeding yet. “We’ll manage how we’ll sell the crop we have in the bin, and take advantage of profitable times. That’s the best we can do.”

Bright spot

But it was one of those profitable times for those who grew pulses — and got a decent crop — this year. “At all of the zone meetings this year, the message (provincial market analyst) Neil Blue gave us was that wheat, barley, and canola are all ‘low and stable,’ which are not words we want to hear,” said Allison Ammeter, chair of Alberta Pulse Growers. “And then he showed pulses, and they’re just in an absolutely fabulous place.” Two consecutive droughts in India sent prices for chickpeas, yellow peas and lentils to record highs, and Canada is the country’s largest supplier. So analysts are predicting a jump in pulse acres, but Ammeter has a word of caution. “That’s this year. Next year, wheat might be high, and the next year, barley might be high,” said the Sylvain Lake producer. “Prices on lentils are through the roof, and you can bet next year we’ll have a ton of lentils. Unfortunately as farmers, we always seem to be one year behind because we react to what’s happened. But we do react — we adjust our rotation a little bit all the time for what we know is going to give us a good return.” But adjusting doesn’t mean going overboard, she added. “We try to keep a solid fouryear rotation because that’s what’s best for the soil and for keeping diseases down.” Ammeter and husband Mike also incorporate nitrogen-fixing pulses into her crop rotation to cut back on input costs. “By adding, keeping, or increasing pulses in your rotation, you have the ability to save on nitrogen costs, which is one of our major input expenses,” she said. Stanford, who farms with his two sons, starts his crop planning by pencilling with a reasonable gross rate of return for all of the crops they grow. “Then we start working backwards on our inputs,” he said. “What I’m doing on my farm is looking at a gross return and see what kinds of crops we can get away with that have less expenses. “We soil tested all the land this fall, and then we looked at it to see how much inputs we were going to have to put in for each crop. On a flax crop, it looks like we could save ourselves $60 or $70 an acre — maybe even up to $100 an acre — in inputs. So then we look at the price and what the price is going to be next fall.” Pulse prices look to have some continuing strength in the coming year, he said, but he will also “diversify a little bit” by growing crops like alfalfa. Sears is also looking to “tighten up on the input side of things.” “I’m paying more attention to the cost of production, like going to less expensive crop protection products and trying to apply only what’s needed,” he said. “Our weed situation has been relatively under control for the last few years, so maybe we can

get away with not attacking those weeds we’ve chosen the more expensive chemistries for.”

‘Risky business’

When forward contracting, Banack doesn’t aim to hit home runs. “We delivered canola last week that we pre-priced last year at a very profitable margin, just short of $10 a bushel,” he said. “Right now, the cash price is over $10 a bushel. But we look at that as a cost of doing business. “There’s ways to manage around it by keeping close tabs on your expenses. It all comes down to management. With forward contracting, some people aren’t comfortable with that, but you have to manage the best way you can to lock in profits. If you’re just going to grow a crop, harvest it, and then decide to sell it, it’s a very risky business.” Producers will also need to pay more attention to the “specials,” added Sears. “You have to look more for those spot prices and bumps in the market that you can take advantage of.” He also builds “contingencies” into his cash flow by know-

ing both his fixed and variable costs. “There’s different forms of lending that producers have taken advantage of that can either rope them into a corner with debt repayment or provide flexibility with debt repayment,” said Sears. “Understanding how their individual farm is set up can go a long way to managing around the odd bump in the road.” Another risk-management strategy on the Ammeter farm is having some cash in reserve to deal with swings in grain prices. “I remember the year where we had just an absolute ton of light barley, and the prices were so low,” she said. “But then there are years you get hailed out and the prices are high. We not only deal with fluctuating grain prices; we deal with fluctuating quality and fluctuating quantity. That’s called farming.” But the Ammeters won’t cut back on nutrients and herbicides if it threatens longer-term soil fertility or causes weed management issues. And using a “full crop rotation” helps with price swings, she added. “There will always be one com-

“The best cure for high prices is high prices. But low prices don’t stay low forever, either.”

Allison Ammeter

modity with low prices in a year, or one for which the weather was not particularly conducive, and rarely is it the same one in the same place each year. “As that is very difficult, if not impossible to predict, our best hedge is to grow a rotation of several crops each year.” The old saying about the best cure for high prices came up more than once, but in different contexts. “We’ve gone through some good times where farmers are willing to pay those extra dollars

to get that land base, but that’s going to change,” said Banack. “High prices cure high prices, so we’ll see how this all works out. But I’m optimistic.” Ammeter flipped the saying on its head, and said it might be a good time for some contrarian thinking. “Low prices don’t stay low forever, either,” she said. “Prices on wheat are low, and you can bet there will be a lot of people not planting as much wheat next year.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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New guide a one-stop resource for mitigating odours Clean Air Strategic Alliance release

new guide brings together comprehensive resources on odour management that span prevention, mitigation, assessment, regulatory management and odour complaints. The Good Practices Guide for Odour Management in Alberta explains some of the most common tools used in assessing, preventing and managing odours, and provides guidance on the general situations and circumstances in which specific tools may be most effective. The guide, developed by the Clean Air Strategic Alliance, brings together a wealth of information that industry, regulators and government can use to develop odour management plans and requirements. “The guide was prepared with Alberta in mind and it is relevant to our province,” said Humphrey Banack, vice-president of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture and co-chair of the alliance’s odour management project team. “General odour concerns are consistent across many jurisdictions and the tools in the guide can be applied elsewhere, just as we looked at other jurisdictions to find tools that could be used in Alberta.”

Odour is one of the most common air quality complaints and is often a challenging issue to address. Odour sources vary and are often transient in nature, but can directly and indirectly affect health and quality of life. Odourrelated conflicts often arise when residential or recreational activities and industrial, municipal, agricultural or commercial activities converge. “As industry changes and operates closer to populated areas, odour management and odour issues are receiving more attention,” said Banack. “The guide provides great information and tools that organizations can use to manage odours and handle complaints, whether they are preparing for a new facility or managing an existing one.” Decisions and recommendations related to the development of the guide were agreed to by consensus of the multi-stakeholder project team and task groups. The guide will be reviewed every five years to ensure it remains relevant, especially with respect to advances in technology. The guide, as well as the source reports used in its development, are available at www.casa home.org.

Public comment sought for Hardisty oil terminal expansion

he public is being asked to comment on the proposed Hardisty Rail Terminal Project. USD Terminals Canada is proposing to construct and operate nine new rail tracks and loading infrastructure at its existing rail terminal, located 10 kilometres southeast of Hardisty in eastern Alberta. The proposed project would allow the existing facility, which currently loads light crude oil from pipeline

to rail car, to handle a wider variety of products such as propane, butane, and heavy crude oil. The facility’s loading capacity would also increase to four 120-car trains per day (up from the current two trains per day) and allow shipments to be brought in by truck. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposal.

Comments on the project and its potential effects on the environment must be received by Nov. 30. They can be sent to the agency at CEAA.Hardisty.ACEE@ceaaacee.gc.ca or writing it at 9700 Jasper Avenue, Suite 1145, Edmonton, Alta. T5J 4C3 (write Hardisty Rail Terminal Project on the envelope). For more information, go to www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca and search for ‘hardisty rail.’ — CEAA release

Sow the seeds of farm workplace safety this winter Here’s a list of recommended courses for reducing the risk on your farm Agriculture and Forestry release

inter is a good time to make your farm safer. “It’s the time of year when some farmers take a step back from their hectic physical farm work and make assessments for the future,” said Kenda Lubeck, a provincial farm safety co-ordinator. Here are some courses you might consider taking: • First aid: This is a must for any farm. All workers should have some sort of first aid training, whether it be first aid on the farm, emergency first aid, standard first aid or higher. There are a few options to access training. Call St. John’s Ambulance at 1-800-6657114. • Equipment operator’s training: This is particularly important for new and young farm workers. Equipment such as skid steers, loaders, and tractors are powerful and have the potential to severely injure workers. Check online or look for courses in your area. • Chemical-related courses: Farmers working with pesticides, ammonia, and in the presence of sour gas will benefit from courses such as pesticide applicators, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) or H2S Alive. Check with your chemical supply dealer for pesticide applicator training in your area. WHMIS training can be accessed online, while H2S courses are available through safety companies that specialize in oilfield safety courses. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training: For those handling chemicals, respirator training will be beneficial. For anyone working from heights, a fall protection course is recommended.

• Livestock safety: Virtually any course involving livestock includes aspects of safety. These include a horsemanship or ranch hand course, stockman course, and horse/livestock hauling. Check with local agricultural societies, livestock clubs and organizations for upcoming clinics. • Machinery maintenance: Well cared for machinery and equipment increases safety while decreasing the risk of downtime due to machinery failure. • F ire extinguisher training: There are many types of fire extinguishers, and they can be intimidating to operate. It is a good idea to take this training before you need it. • Safety systems training: At the basic level, this type of training course will teach participants the value of a safety program and how to get started setting one up. There are many courses aimed at different industries; farmers should look for a generic course provided by a private consultant or a reputable post-secondary institution. “Planning now for a safe and prosperous year ahead is a sound investment for the future,” said Lubeck. “This can be formal training such as mentioned, or simply going over the plan you have in place along with any farm workplace protocols.” Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has recently developed FarmSafe Alberta — A Safety Planning Guide for Farms and Ranches. For more information on the guide, or how to set up a FarmSafe Alberta workshop in your area, contact farm safety co-ordinator Laurel Aitken at 780-980-4230 or visit www. agriculture.alberta.ca (search for ‘farm safety home page’).

Proper safety gear is a good first step, but training is critical. PHOTO: Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

Two Alberta wheat directors acclaimed

wo positions on the board of the Alberta Wheat Commission and three regional representative positions have been filled by acclamation. Joining the board of directors is Trevor Petersen from Penhold and returning director Terry Young from Lacombe. The three regional representatives are Jason Lenz from Bentley, Michael Ammeter from Sylvan Lake, and current chair Kent Erickson from Irma, who did not seek another term on the board. “Kent was integral in setting the

strategic direction for our organization and his input will impact the organization for many years to come,” said vice-chair Kevin Auch. “We are thrilled to be able to continue utilizing his knowledge and experience during his time as a regional representative over the next three years.” The new directors and representatives will begin their threeyear terms following the annual general meeting on Jan. 27. Elections for Regions 1 and 5 directors and reps will be held at the AGM. — AWC release

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Project aims to shine a light on farmers’ depression and stress Mental health isn’t talked about in rural areas — and that’s part of the problem BY JENNIFER PAIGE Staff

recent survey by the Ontario Veterinary College has found high rates of stress, anxiety and depression among veterinarians. Now it’s investigating whether farmers are also suffering. The preliminary findings of a survey of 500 Ontario vets are “quite alarming,” said lead researcher Andria Jones-Bitton. “We found that 10 per cent of our respondents met the case definition for depression and a further 15 per cent were in the borderline category,” said JonesBitton, a doctor of veterinary medicine and associate professor of epidemiology. “Half of the respondents classified as being emotionally exhausted and a further 44 per cent met the definition for being depersonalized.” The survey also showed onethird of participants suffer from anxiety. The college is now looking at stress and resilience of Canadian farmers, and the barriers that may exist in seeking help. “There is a tremendous stigma around mental health in the agriculture sector,” said JonesBitton. “What I have heard is that among some farming communities depression can be viewed as, not necessarily a sign of weakness, but a sign of poor work ethic. So if you are depressed it is because you aren’t working hard enough. If you were busier you wouldn’t ‘have time to be depressed.’ “I think that stigma can be a major barrier to help-seeking behaviours, particularly in communities where resources might not be in high abundance and the additional concern of not being able to be done in a confidential way.” This project is first of its kind in Canada. Studies have been done examining the mental health of farmers in the U.K. following footand-mouth disease outbreaks and Australia following prolonged droughts. “I was rather shocked when I looked at the Canadian literature and there wasn’t a whole lot published on our Canadian producers,” said Jones-Bitton. “That got us talking and we wanted to do this baseline survey to see how our producers are doing — generally speaking, but also how they are doing in times of crisis like these outbreaks.” The project is using an anonymous 80-question online survey (respondents can skip any questions they would prefer not to answer). It can be found at www. producerwellness.ca and is open until mid-December. Following examination of the results, the college hopes to provide the sector with solid, research-based information that could be used to create “agriculture-specific resources,” said Jones-Bitton. “We will look to design an emergency response plan that supports producer mental health during times of crisis,” she said. “We want to increase the amount and the quality of resources available to our farmers so that we can

Andria Jones-Bitton help improve and further build their resilience and to do what we need to get an idea of where the industry is and what resources are currently available.” The researchers hope at least 1,000 Canadian producers will take the survey. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

Canadian farmers are being asked to take an online survey on stress that could lead to better support services.

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Ag export subsidies targeted The European Union, Brazil and four other countries are proposing the World Trade Organization agree an end to agricultural export subsidies. The proposal revives a previous plan that was rejected at the end of 2008, while aiming to overcome U.S. objections which were the main stumbling block at the time, said a diplomat familiar with the plan. It would ban subsidies within 11 years and introduce new rules and transparency requirements for state trading enterprises, non-emergency food aid, and export credits, guarantees and insurance. Export credit repayment periods would be limited to six months. — Reuters

World food prices up 3.9 per cent last month World food prices rose in October, but remain well below their equivalent level a year ago. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy, meat, and sugar. The October rise was the highest in three years. The agency also cut its forecast for world cereal output in 2015 (to 2.530 billion tonnes) and now says it will be 1.1 per cent below last year’s record. But it says world cereal stocks “are expected to remain at a comfortable level,” with global wheat inventories reaching their highest level in 15 years,” the FAO said. — Reuters

Canola tracking downward after months-long sideways trend Strength of greenback is bearish for U.S. wheat futures, market watching South American crop prospects By Phil Franz-Warkentin

ome cracks in the months-long sideways canola trade finally started to show up during the week ended Nov. 13, with prices dipping below some major support levels in sympathy with CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) soybeans. While lower prices may also come with increased demand, the path of least resistance appears to be shifting to the downside in the short term. Support had held in the most active January canola contract at $470 per tonne for over two months, but it finally posted a close below that point on Nov. 10. While the market eventually clawed back to finish at $471.50 on Friday (Nov. 13), the damage had been done and Monday morning (Nov. 16) saw values back testing new lows. Statistics Canada doesn’t release its updated production estimates until Dec. 4, but anecdotal reports of better yields continue. Farmer deliveries into the commercial pipeline are starting to slow down, as seasonal harvest pressure dries up. However, the canola

is still there in the countryside, and with Canada’s canola crop likely bigger than originally thought, end-users may be reluctant to push prices higher. Chinese buyers reportedly purchased at least two new cargoes of canola during the week, but that demand was on a scale-down basis, and didn’t do much for prices. Looking to the U.S., soybean, corn and wheat futures all moved lower during the week, with a bearish reading of the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture data behind some of the selling pressure. USDA raised its production and stocks estimates for both corn and soybeans in a Nov. 10 report, as had been widely anticipated, and the confirmation of big U.S. crops cast a weaker tone over U.S. futures. The 2015 U.S. soybean crop is now forecast at a record 3.98 billion bushels, while corn is near record large, at 13.65 billion bushels. With harvest operations virtually complete across most of the U.S. Midwest, attention is also shifting to South American crop prospects. Any weather worries in Brazil or Argentina have

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potential to prop up U.S. futures, but with the growing season just getting started, any dryness concerns in some areas have been countered by timely rains in other areas for now. U.S. wheat futures posted the largest losses during the week, with the biggest declines in the Chicago soft wheat contracts. That market had started the week in the unusual situation of trading at a premium to Minneapolis hard red spring wheat. However, the spreads are now realigned to more traditional levels, with Minneapolis once again reporting the best returns. The USDA numbers out during the

week were also bearish for wheat, with total U.S. exports now only forecast at 800 million bushels. That would be the smallest export program since 197172, as the strong U.S. dollar is making U.S. wheat uncompetitive in the global market. In wheat, attention these days is also on weather concerns in Australia and on the export potential from the Black Sea region. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Flax exports up after dry spell, prices stay soft The flax council says slowdown is temporary and prices should pick up BY JADE MARKUS CNS Canada

rairie flax producers have seen a decline in prices, due in part to weak exports — but the most recent data from the Canadian Grain Commission shows a dramatic increase in sales. “Prices have definitely come down, we know that,” said Don Kerr, president at the Flax Council of Canada in Winnipeg, adding he thinks the depreciation is caused, in part, by slower exports to Europe and China. Europe has been importing less Canadian flax in favour of flax from the U.S., Russia, and Kazakhstan, and China has backed-up supplies, he said. “We’re seeing a little bit of a slowdown right now, but I think that is a temporary situation.” Flax exports for the week ended

Nov. 1 hit 19,600 tonnes, compared with only 500 tonnes the week before. The most recent week’s sales helped pull the total exports during the crop year up to 36,300 tonnes, slightly outpacing last year’s exports. Delivered elevator flax in Saskatchewan is about $11.59 per bushel, compared with the province’s year low of $10.75 and high of $14.50, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. Delivered elevator flax in Manitoba is about $11.61, compared with a provincial low of $11.46 and a high of $14.76. “On the demand side we’re seeing some really positive things develop; we’ve got increased interest in terms of feed, the food industry and the pet food industry,” Kerr said. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal could also open markets, he said, citing Malaysia, Indonesia and South Korea as potential markets for flaxseed.

The Flax Council of Canada reports recent interest from the feed, pet food and people food sectors. Photo: Thinkstock

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‘Climate atlas’ shows what climate change might look, and feel, like Maps will offer range of projections on growing days, first frost, and rainfall for the Prairies BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Staff

rowing conditions on the Canadian Prairies will be very different if global warming trends continue — but how different? A new series of online maps offers a glimpse of the length of season, temperature changes, and rainfall farmers in the not-sodistant future could face under various scenarios. The maps are part of a ‘climate atlas’ being developed as a joint venture between the University of Winnipeg and the International Institute for Sustainable Development. The project is in its early stages, but data is now being posted online (at climate. uwinnipeg.ca) and there will be much more to come, said Danny Blair, a University of Winnipeg climatologist leading the project. “What we’ll soon have, that will be of interest to the agricultural community and others, are maps showing the changes to the length of the growing season; changes to the timing of the first frost in the fall and last frost in the spring; changes in corn heat units; change in degree days of various kinds; and the number of cold days and hot days per year,” said Blair. It’s a lot of complicated data but they’ve worked to format so that the climate atlas will show a range of climate change scenarios with an outlook as far as 2080, Blair said. The atlas will project a dozen different climate models, Blair said. That’s because there are many possible climate change scenarios, depending on how society addresses carbon emissions.

“It presents a range of climate models. You cannot choose just one and say, ‘This is the future,’” he said. The climate atlas initially began as a stand-alone project after the provincial climate change branch requested some data showing what Manitoba’s climate might look like 30 to 60 years from now. But it’s become clear that resources and expertise for adaptive planning and implementation aren’t available to citizens, community planners and policy-makers. Developers realized this data shouldn’t remain confined to academic circles or internal government reports, but instead be translated into language and formats the public will find useful. “So we made a pitch to the province for the need for a larger project which was to not only generate this data, but to work with the community and show how climate change is likely to impact their activities, and how they might have to prepare for it,” Blair added. That’s where the Winnipeg-based Prairie Climate Centre comes in. The province earlier this year pledged $400,000 over two years to support the launch of the centre. Great West Life has also pledged $250,000.

Data for everyone

“Other organizations in Canada that have a climate change focus are typically university based and are more focused on academic research,” said Hank Venema, director of planning for the Prairie Climate Centre. “What we’re trying to do is inform stakeholders and various resource industry

This graph from the Prairie Climate Centre website shows projected temperature variations from 2021-50 and 2051-80 compared to the 1981-2010 baseline. sectors about what the potential climate change impact may be, and adaptation solutions. That’s the niche we’re filling.” Municipalities, for example, will find data generated by the centre useful for water management planning. “One of the key issues municipalities face are decisions around water infrastructure,” said Venema. “We anticipate that some of our data products will provide information around how drainage could be sized

differently to account for high rainfall, for example. “The insurance industry is also very interested in this information.” Centre staff are also asking potential users about what information they need. The project’s focus will initially be on Manitoba but will also extend to Saskatchewan and Alberta, he said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Using genomics to improve cattle

JBS sees a sharp jump in profit

Delta Genomics is working with multiple industry groups on an initiative to make SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) panels more flexible, affordable, and less time consuming, without compromising accuracy. The panels are used to identify animal traits like feed efficiency and carcass quality. Eight partners are now using SNP technology for parentage on a regular basis, while three new partners are working towards that goal. This has helped not-for-profit Delta Genomics add more than 15,000 samples to its biobank. The data will be used to identify more traits of interest. For more information, see www.deltagenomics.com — ALMA release

JBS’s third-quarter net profit more than tripled from a year earlier thanks to gains in currency hedging and strong exports. JBS earned 3.44 billion reais (US$914 million) in the three months ending Sept. 30, compared with 1.1 billion reais a year earlier. The bulk of the latest profit came from a 2.7-billion-real net financial gain, with derivative earnings more than covering a currency-exchange loss. The result came as Brazil’s worst recession in a generation pushed down beef sales by 13.1 per cent from a year ago but boosted poultry sales by 25 per cent. The sharp drop in the country’s currency pushed up exports of poultry, beef, and pork. — Reuters

Boosting the bottom line through better pasture management It’s about more sunlight, rain, and forage types — and never overgrazing By JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

f farming these days is all about managing inputs, then grazing comes down to managing the land itself — the sunlight, water, minerals, and biodiversity that make pasture lands grow. “We can’t control the price of oil; we can’t control the cost of steel for making farming equipment; but we can manage and control these (pasture) components,” said Jim Gerrish, an Idaho-based grazing consultant. “This is what we’re going to be building our management strategies around.” The first step to getting more out of pasture land is “building a better solar panel. “When you buy an acre of land, you’re buying 43,560 square feet of solar panel,” Gerrish said during a webinar hosted by Organic Alberta last month. “Every time we go out on the pasture range, we need to be looking to the vegetation there and asking, ‘How good is your solar panel?’” And bare soil is not what you want to see. “Any time you see sunlight hitting bare soil, you should think, ‘That’s a pound of beef I don’t have to sell,’” he said. Producers have a fear of “wasting grass” — leaving green plants in the pasture — but green leaves capture more solar energy and boost regrowth potential. “It takes grass to grow grass,” said Gerrish. “The fact is by wasting that grass, we’re actually going to grow pastures back faster, and in the end, we will produce more.” A Missouri study found pastures grazed down to two inches took 64 days to grow a ton of feed, while ones grazed to four inches only took 40 days to produce that ton. “There’s a huge impact from grazing that pasture shorter. The people who do that because they’re afraid of wasting grass end up shooting themselves in the foot because they end up with a lot less feed than what they could potentially have.”

Sunlight, water, biodiversity, and manure are the ingredients in profitable pastures, says grazing consultant Jim Gerrish. PHOTO: JENNIFER BLAIR Water and nutrients

Next is managing water. “Just like an acre of land is 43,560 square feet of solar panel, it’s also 43,560 square feet of water catchment,” he said. “Our day-to-day decisions on grazing management are going to have a tremendous impact on what happens to the water that falls on your land.” Surface run-off and leaching are signs and warning signals, usually because of a lack of vegetative cover. Less regrowth means less organic matter, “increasingly poor soil structure,” and compaction. “The soil then has poor waterholding capacity, so it doesn’t have the capability of growing very much vegetation. Then we get excessive run-off,” he said. “This is a repeating cycle that each season gets worse and worse and worse.”

Vegetative cover and a litter layer minimizes evaporation and maximizes transpiration to create “a sponge effect.” Next is nutrients, said Gerrish. “Some land has more minerals, some land has less minerals, but with our grazing management decisions, we can have a bearing on how efficiently those nutrients are being used.” Hay and livestock remove minerals, but cattle are natural nutrient spreaders, he said. Over 90 per cent of cattle feed returns to the pasture as manure and urine — and “where that manure and urine fall are factors in how effective that nutrient cycle is going to be.” “This is why you can go long time periods without fertilizing pastures if you have good grazing management that gives

distribution of manure and urine across the field,” he said. “The way we accomplish that is through grazing at a higher stock density and concentrating nutrients on a limited area in a shorter period of time.”

Biodiversity

The final step is having more types of forages. “I totally buy into the concept of biodiversity for our pasture and rangeland health,” said Gerrish. “The broader the plant community, the greater the ecological stability.” Having a wide array of different forages can put different nutrients in the soil, attract beneficial bugs, and have “green, growing leaves more days of the year.” “If you have a diversity of plants, you’re probably going to

have more photosynthesis per acre and therefore more forage production over the course of the season,” he said. It all adds up to reduced fertilizer costs, improved animal nutrition, and more production. Reducing winter feeding costs through intensive grazing is even better for the bottom line, he added. “We can manage more intensively in every season, but in the cow-calf business, there is more money to be made by managing grazing intensively in the wintertime than there is in the summertime,” he said. “If we can extend the grazing season and reduce winter feed costs, for a lot of ranchers that’s the difference between making money and losing money.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Factors which can contribute to bullers Close observation and working with your vet on a customized plan is key to dealing with this problem By roy lewis, dvm

ullers are, fortunately, a rare, sporadic occurrence in western Canadian feedlots and backgrounding operations. When dealing with cases of steers mounting other steers, one must bear in mind the economic loss to the entire pen when frequent riding occurs. Because the incidence is so sporadic (one to six per cent in U.S. feedlots), no hard and fast research has been done as to the exact cause. But there are many factors which potentially contribute to riding. Each feedlot’s buller problems can be unique, which is why a customized plan for dealing with these problems should be developed with your feedlot veterinarian. There seems to be higher incidence of bullers in larger, but crowded, pens. We almost never see the condition in small pens of 10 or 15 head, which is why moving bullers to the chronic pen can often be a solution. In a new pen, it may take up to 60 days to establish a social hierarchy and of course steers penned next to heifers are a problem especially if heifers are not on MGA and are cycling. Bulling activity will naturally increase a bit in the late summer and early fall as it is associated with warm days and cool nights. Implants have always been implicated when there is crushing or abscessation resulting in inconsistent absorption. A

great deal of time and effort has been spent in teaching feedlot processing crews as to proper technique. A number of implant guns now have retractable needles and one (the Revalor gun) has a simple metal hoop which pushes the gun away, making it virtually impossible to crush implants. Crews should use alcohol- or disinfectant-impregnated rollers to clean needles quickly between usage. Every year it is best to review the operation’s implant technique because sometimes, in the interest of speed, shortcuts are made. Common-sense things like not implanting through manure, dirt and debris, as well as using the proper location (middle third of the ear for all implants) is critical. Some implant techniques such as bunched, crushed or implants too close to the head increase riding. It is also critical to have a defined implant protocol and not use, for instance, too high of a TBA implant when, for example, the energy in the ration is low or cattle are grazing. Inconsistencies in feeding times and crowding lead to bored cattle and the propensity to initiate riding. Be consistent in feeding, maintain functional watering bowls, and allow as much room as possible to prevent a flare-up of riding behaviour. Larger feedlots often implement at least two- and even three-times-a-day feeding. This minimizes digestive upsets and ruminal acidosis, and has a secondary benefit of reducing bullers.

Bunk management is critical for several reasons, including keeping the buller problem to a minimum. The main idea is to not run out of feed in the bunk as cattle can start pushing when feed arrives and riding can be the result. Sudden ration changes lead to increased riding so most ration changes should be made over several days. This also minimizes digestive upsets. There has been a higher incidence of riding in Holsteins, but this may reflect past husbandry practices with calves being individually housed for the first few weeks of life. Stags or intact bulls can cause numerous problems in the feedlot, not the least of which are bullers. They initiate lots of riding. Conversely when castrated, they may become the target of riding. If we knew the weight loss and injuries caused by stags in the feedlot, the numbers would be shocking. All feedlots try and avoid the purchase of these animals, but there are always some cases to deal with. Make sure they are castrated properly and check closely for stagy animals when processing. This may require palpating every steer coming in so if identified they can be dealt with right at processing. Deal with them as soon as possible as the best time for reintroduction is when the pen is being processed, moved, or reimplanted. Reintroducing animals from the chronic pen or adding new arrivals is best

Be consistent in feeding, maintain functional watering bowls, and allow as much room as possible to prevent a flare-up of riding behaviour.

done when the whole pen is being disrupted such as reimplantation time or during a storm. The premise is not having the new cattle stand out as being different. Some feedlots over the years have tried masking the supposed hormonal smell with a different smell, such as a perfume oil. In my experience, this only further piques the cattle’s natural curiosity and riding behaviour may start. Some feedlots have constructed buller guards so these animals can find some relief by running under them. This works for social bullers, which are less dominant and try and avoid riding behaviour. It does not improve the bulling rate but the guards may prevent injury. If the same cattle are always found under these guards they still should be pulled as

You don’t need a permit for temporary manure storage, but the rules don’t give you a free pass, either Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

emporary storage is a regulated management option that allows a producer to store manure in the field for a short period of time without requiring permits or additional testing. “Temporary sites offer a number of advantages — operators can avoid spreading on snow and frozen ground, can compost the manure, and can minimize the impact on road infrastructure,” said Chris Ullmann, a confined feeding operation extension specialist. “However, they are often misunderstood by the public. That’s why it’s important to carefully consider where to locate temporary storage.” While the Agricultural Operation Practices Acts and regulations don’t require operators to register or permit a site, they do limit the length of time a location can be used, and include setbacks operators must abide

by. As well, run-off from the site must not leave the property or otherwise create an “inappropriate disturbance.” “In addition to the regulatory requirements, consider how your site and moving to that site will impact the community,” said Ullmann. “Choose the site in advance with awareness of regulated setbacks; the presence of sensitive environmental receptors (like spring run-off patterns); safety issues, like the line of sight at an intersection; and public perception issues such as proximity to public gathering places or community centres.” For more information on AOPA, manure management fact sheets or specifics about the applicable regulations, contact the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) and ask to speak to a confined feeding operation extension specialist. To register a complaint about manure handling or improperly placed storage, contact the 24-hour response line at 1-866383-6722.

Roy Lewis practised large-animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

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feed and water consumption are greatly altered. True bullers, which totally stand to be ridden, should be pulled and in most cases remain in the chronic pen for the rest of their days. These true bullers will do well in a small pen and can live out their days comfortably eliminating all the chaos they cause in a full large pen and gains become respectable. Watch for unusual cases such as hermaphrodites (intersexes) and freemartin heifers (which may look like steers including having a sheath) that can initiate riding behaviour. Pens of heifers not on MGA (a progesterone product to reduce cycling) will, of course, cycle regularly. The problem here is differentiating normal cycling behaviour from excessive cycling that you might get with a cystic animal. Watch for excessive abrasions over the back or apparent knuckling in the back legs that would indicate back problems. These animals should be pulled and allowed to convalesce (and may or may not return to the home pen). As with everything in the feedlot good observation skills and attention to detail will minimize bullers and reduce the decreased weight gain or injury they cause to the rest of the pen.

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Rob Crest (right) is presented with the Curtis Clark Achievement Award by Larry Bennett, last year’s winner. PHOTO: Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

ob Crest of Skycrest Holsteins in Athabasca was recognized for his many accomplishments with the Curtis Clark Achievement Award, which was presented to him at the recent Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The third-generation dairyman has shown cattle across Canada and has attended the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin, winning numerous ribbons and ‘Premier Breeder’ awards. He is also a 4-H leader. “This is an unexpected honour,” said Crest, who was presented with the bronze hat trophy by 2014 winner Larry Bennett of Orangeville, Ont. “I’ve exhibited at The Royal in the past and this is one of the first years I haven’t.” The Curtis Clark Achievement Award, sponsored by Holstein Canada, is given to producers who exemplify the all-round ability, sportsmanship and dedication necessary to earn the respect of fellow exhibitors. His nomination was supported by 16 of the award’s previous recipients. The trophy is one of Clark’s own hats that was bronzed and used as the centrepiece of the award. — Royal Agricultural Winter Fair release

Alberta Beef Producers 2015-16 delegates Alberta Beef Producers release

he results are in from Alberta Beef Producers delegate elections that took place in October and November. Zones 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 had elections, with the remaining four zones electing delegates by acclamation. Zones 4, 6 and 7 have vacancies. “We were happy with the high voter turnout for elections in five zones and welcome the strong new delegates joining us this year,” said executive director Rich Smith. “We encourage producers to get involved and fill the positions we still have available.” The delegates (an asterisk denotes those elected, acclaimed or appointed) for the 2015-16 year are: Zone 1: Brodie Haugan

(Orion), Garth Porteous (Bow Island), Brad Osadczuk (Jenner)*, Kevin Stopanski (Jenner)*, Rick Friesen (Vauxhall)* and Howard Bekkering (Vauxhall)*. Zone 2: Cecilie Fleming (Granum), Jake Meyer (Welling), Bob Lowe (Nanton)*, Darren Bevans (Raymond)*, Tyler Sawley (Nanton)* and Jimmy Nelson (Stirling). Zone 3: Brian Edge (Cochrane), Kevin Krebs (Didsbury), Chris Israelson (Didsbury)*, Jeff Havens (Madden)*, John Buckley (Cochrane)* and Bryan Thiessen (Strathmore)*. Zone 4: Walter Suntjens (Hanna), Judy Fenton (Irma)*, Tim Smith (Coronation)*, Mark Crowle (Hanna)* and Craig Ference (Kirriemuir). Zone 5: Rob Somerville (Endiang), Kelly Fraser (Red Deer County), Cam McLerie (Red Deer County)*, Dick Wymenga (Leslieville)*, Stuart Somerville (Endiang)* and Charles Christie (Trochu)*. Zone 6: Assar Grinde (Bluffton), Ralph Buhler (Armena)*, Tim Sekura (Rocky Rapids)*, Kolton Kasur (Bashaw)* and Cecil Anderson (Drayton Valley). Zone 7: Cody Miller (Westlock) and Penny Patton (Athabasca)*. Zone 8: Michael Lutzak (Hairy Hill), Les Geier (Two Hills), Gordon Graves (Iron River)*, Lyndon Mansell (Innisfree)*, Melanie Wowk (Beauvallon)* and Philip Amyotte (Mallaig). Zone 9: Roland Cailliau (Valleyview), Ron Wieler (Fort Vermilion), Maarten Braat (Fort Vermilion)*, Norman Hennigar (Grande Prairie)*, Linda Messner (Berwyn)* and John MacArthur (Fairview)*.

Major funding for wheat genomics project

he Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, and Western Grains Research Foundation are providing $3.6 million in funding over four years for a research project on wheat genomics. The goal of the Canadian Triticum Applied Genomics project, which will cost $8.8 million in total, is to develop a “breeder-friendly” genotyping platform to allow whole genome selection for agronomically important traits. This will be a tool for breeding cultivars that are more productive, resistant to disease and pests, and resilient to heat and drought stresses. The project will be led by Curtis Pozniak of the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre and Andrew Sharpe of the National Research Council Canada. The other funding is coming from government, private companies, and the academic sector.

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You can cut feedlot losses Stress those calves and you’ll both pay, says vet, who also recommends buying preconditioned animals, shallow receiving pens, and close monitoring BY JENNIFER PAIGE

“The low-stress handling in cattle does make a difference to their immune systems and how they survive.”

Staff / Brandon, Man.

revention is the best cure for feedlot losses. “Seventy-five per cent of illness in calves in the feedlot is due to pneumonia, which we call bovine respiratory disease or BRD,”said Wayne Tomlinson, an extension veterinarian with Manitoba’s Agriculture Department. Once infected with BRD, 30 to 70 per cent of cattle die, Tomlinson said at a recent feedlot and backgrounding school here. Prevention starts with having the appropriate amount of welltrained staff able to handle calves quietly and efficiently to maintain a low-stress environment. “We know now that stress is a huge factor contributing to animals getting sick. The low-stress handling in cattle does make a difference to their immune systems and how they survive.” Receiving pens should be clean, dry, offer a decent amount of space, and be wide, not deep. “A wider pen means more bunk space and the calves can’t hide in the back of the pen. Other pens in your feedlot can be different, but your receiving pen should be shallow,” said Tomlinson. “When calves first arrive we want low stress, we want to get these guys eating and to make sure that they have had their vaccination prior to

Wayne Tomlinson

Older, larger calves that have been preconditioned and have received pre-weaning vaccinations will have a better chance of staying healthy in the feedlot. Photo: Jennifer Paige arrival. All of these things are going to make a difference in their ability to stay healthy.” Another key is to buy calves from a known source who offers preconditioning. “Preconditioning works. If you bring in preconditioned calves that have been vaccinated prior to coming into the feedlot, they’re bunk broke and they have had all the processing procedures done, we will see a lower death loss.” The health history of the cow (and, if possible, the history of

the herd) is another asset and so are older and larger calves (700 pounds or more) as they tend to do better.

Raised at home

A key factor in raising a calf to be strong and healthy in the feedlot is to ensure adequate colostrum in its first six weeks of life. “We know that they are born with a naive immune system and they have no antibodies and if they don’t get that first milk, they are going to get sick,” said Tomlinson.

“We also know calves that receive adequate colostrum do better in the feedlot than calves that do not get adequate colostrum. “It carries on that long. It will make a difference in the animal’s health for two years.” Producers should aim for a tight calving interval through proper nutrition, as this will aid in the calves reaching a similar size by weaning. “Older calves do better. So, if you have that tight calving interval and can wean all of your calves at the same time that is going to give you an advantage over the bugs.” Weaning once the calves’ rumens are developed at about eight months of age and using low-stress weaning techniques is ideal. It may also be beneficial to introduce calves to the feedlot feed while they are still on their moms.

“If you can’t do the low-stress weaning techniques, at least put that cow-calf pair in the pen together for a while so that the calves can find everything and get comfortable. That will make everything easier for them.” Calves that receive pre-weaning vaccinations have also shown reduced mortality rates. Tomlinson said monitoring the calves is also critical, especially when they first arrive in the feedlot. Watch for depression, anorexia, dull eyes and temperatures over 104 F. “When in doubt, pull the calf out,” said Tomlinson. “Just because you pulled a calf, if you pull him with low-stress methods, walk him up into the chute and have a look at him. If he’s not sick you can always send him back.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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Ripple effects from El Niño

Two degrees is too much

El Niño could have a bigger impact on grain and oilseed markets than drought in Russia and Ukraine, experts say. Palm oil output in Indonesia and Malaysia is one threat — a 10 per cent drop in palm oil exports next year would require 4.7 million tonnes of alternative edible oils. But extra rainfall in Argentina and Brazil, another feature of the weather cycle, could boost soybean production there. If El Niño is followed by a La Niña pattern, coupled with continued warmer-than-normal temperatures in the northern Pacific Ocean, it could cut U.S. corn and soybean yields. Such patterns in the past have cut yields by about 10 per cent. — Reuters

A coalition of more than 40 countries most at risk from climate change want a new UN deal to enshrine a goal of keeping global warming to 1.5 C. The coalition says over a billion people are in danger if the world warms by 2 C — the current target — because of rising sea levels, heat waves, droughts, and floods. A British agency recently said the rise in global temperatures from pre-industrial levels will exceed 1 C this year for the first time ever. More than 155 countries have promised to cut greenhouse gas emissions as part of a climate deal due to be agreed at a UN summit in Paris starting on Nov. 30. — Reuters

Dreaming of a warm Christmas? El Niño may grant that wish Winter is still winter, but history says the El Niño phenomenon brings above-average temperatures BY DANIEL BEZTE

fter a fairly mild first half of November, things have turned cooler and a little more wintery. While it’s beginning to look like winter might have moved in for good, the longrange models seem to be really hanging their hats on El Niño bringing more above-average temperatures in December and right through the rest of winter. The seasonal forecast models are strongly leaning towards very mild weather across much of Western Canada in December. Weather Underground contributor Eric Webb looked at the last 11 strong El Niño’s going back to 1895 and examined month-by-month temperature anomalies during El Niño winters. While his data only covers the United States, it is fairly easy to extrapolate it into southern and even Central Canada. I have included his graphic, and if you look at it you can see that Octobers and Novembers are usually slightly cooler than average during an El Niño year, with a dramatic shift to wellabove-average temperatures i n D e c e m b e r . T h es e m i l d temperatures then continue for the rest of the winter with a slow ebb in the strength of the mild weather as the winter wears on. Now, there are a couple of points or issues we should look at. The first thing that pops into my mind is that so far during this El Niño event we have not followed this pattern, at least for our region. We saw milder-than-average temperatures in October and unless something really dramatic happens during the second half of November, it is safe to say November will also come in above average. So does this mean that this year is not going to follow the more typical strong El Niño pattern? Possibly. It could also mean that we will follow this pattern and with a warmer start, December will be really, really warm. We

This graphic shows monthly temperature anomalies across the U.S. during strong El Niño years — blue/green indicates cooler-thanaverage temperatures while red/orange are for warmer-than-average temperatures. While the map doesn’t cover Canada, it is fairly easy to imagine or extrapolate the data northward to cover most of the southern and central Prairies. Looking at the different maps, what really jumps out are the well-above-average December temperatures across the northern states. These warmer-than-average temperatures look to continue right through to the end of winter. Graphic: Eric Webb @webberweather

also have to remember that December temperatures are, well, cold. November’s mean monthly temperature is around -2 C in the south and -5 C in the central and northern regions. December’s is about -8 C in the south and around -12 C in the central and northern regions. Since above-average temperatures are usually about 3 C to 5 C above average, even a really warm December will still mean some cold temperatures. I don’t want any of you trading in your parkas just yet! That said, now it’s the time to think winter, snow, the holiday season, and just what you should get that weather fanatic in your life. For those of you thinking about going all in for a full-blown weather station, my overall choice hasn’t changed from previous years. Your best bet is one of the Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue

units. Just like when you go to buy a truck or car, there is the basic unit which includes temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, and rainfall sensors. Then you can add on different features almost to your heart’s delight. Do you want to stick with the reliable wired station or go wireless? Worried about precise temperature and humidity readings? Then add in a fan aspirated radiation shield. Want to know UV and solar radiation? Then go with the Vantage Pro2 Plus station. Still want more? Feel free to add in soil moisture and leaf moisture sensors to create the ultimate station — something I’ve been wanting to do for a couple of years now, but just can’t seem to justify the extra cost. These stations, if you look around, start around the $500 mark and can easily go as high as $1,500 for all the bells and whistles.

If these stations are a little above your budget, but you still want to get a complete station, then you can find some La Crosse weather stations or possibly a station by Oregon Scientific in the $250 to $500 range. I’ve also seen a new brand — at least new to me — called AcuRite, which is offering complete stations for $130 to $150. Personally, I haven’t used any of these companies’ full stations, but I do have a couple of basic La Crosse stations and they seem to work fairly well. Just remember, as with all things in life, you usually get what you pay for. There is a reason good weather stations are in the $500 to $1,000 range — reliability. Over the last 17 years I have used two Davis stations and the only reason it has been two is that I upgraded my first one. These stations just work. In the next issue, I think it’s

time to look back once again at some of the big snowfall records and also look at the probabilities of seeing different amounts of snow. After all, even if we do have a very mild winter, we are still going to get snow. If there is a lot of mild air around this winter it could very well set the stage for a couple of big snowfalls, you never know. Don’t forget, if you have questions or topics you would like me to cover please email me at: daniel@bezte.ca. If you don’t hear back from me fairly quickly then please resend your message, sometimes my junk filter gets a little overzealous. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

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New edition of crop-planning software CropChoice$ 2015 is now available. Producers can plug their yields from the 2015 harvest into the software and find whether their cropping plan can break even or make a profit. They can also enter target gross margins to see if they can achieve them. The software can analyze up to 40 dryland and irrigated crops on up to 32 fields. CropChoice$ is different from other decision tools, because it also measures the risk associated with each alternative, each crop mix, and each management scenario. The software is a free download at www.agriculture.alberta.ca. It is updated every year with new insurance premiums.— AAF release

Trade deal could be a ‘huge’ shot in the arm for barley acres Barley acres have been plunging, but the Pacific trade pact could be a game changer

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“This deal gives us access to a huge number of people — 800 million more consumers — and it gives us preferential treatment.” Doug Robertson

Since Japan buys 150,000 tonnes of Canadian barley yearly, eliminating the country’s $113-per-tonne tariff would boost its value by nearly $17 million. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK ket for Canadian feed grains, which could translate into increased exports and better prices for feed barley growers. “I think the biggest potential is that TPP opens things up not just for the raw product itself, but also for the use of grains in finished baked goods and in the meat sectors, which have been severely limited before with high tariffs.” Japan, for instance, levies a $113-per-tonne tariff on Canadian feed barley. Multiply that by current export levels of around 150,000 tonnes a year, and the value of Canadian barley stands to rise by nearly $17 million. “A lot of the countries that are involved in the TPP on the Asia side have been using tremendous tariff

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arley could get a major boost from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. “The potential to value add on a feed product, which is usually considered to be the bottom end of the market, is huge here, and that’s much better than exporting a raw product,” said Doug Robertson, president of the Western Barley Growers Association. “This deal gives us access to a huge number of people — 800 million more consumers — and it gives us preferential treatment. “We’re going to be the only G7 country to have free trade access to the U.S., South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. That’s a unique position.” Up to 80 per cent of barley ends up in the feed market, with two-thirds being fed domestically. “The strongest (barley) feed grain market in the world is probably in Alberta,” said Robertson, who farms near Carstairs. “Because of deals like this, we haven’t seen it fall off as hard as some other markets have.” But low barley prices have driven down acres, including a seven per cent drop in Western Canada over the past three years. “Most barley used to be planted with the hope that it would be selected for malt, and very little of it ever was,” said Robertson. “Eighty per cent of the barley was produced to try and hit malt, and only 10 per cent ever got selected.” But the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal will open up another mar-

barriers for years to protect their farmers,” said Robertson. “This will really help move grain into those markets.” Producers could also see domestic demand for feed grains increase because of reduced tariffs on Canadian fed beef and pork. “Right now, we’re very highly dependent on a healthy livestock industry, which has been hurt over a lot of years,” he said. “Our major market into the States has been severely affected by country-of-origin labelling legislation. “The TPP will help move fed beef and pork into those markets as well, and those are good value-adding opportunities here that will help create jobs in Canada. That’s a big plus.” But will it be enough to make barley attractive to growers?

“The advantage that feed barley has — even over some feed wheat — is that the input costs are lower than a lot of other crops,” said Robertson. “If you take into account the lower cost of inputs to produce it, feed barley comes out very well.” But producers will need a better price discovery model for barley before there are any major shifts in Canadian barley acres, he added. “You can’t forward contract barley right now, but you can do that with wheat and canola,” he said. “Until you have a price that both producers and feeders can rely on — something that’s fair and transparent — it’s going to be tough.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Looking to improve spray coverage? Try pulse width modulation Pulse width modulation maintains spray pressure and droplet size at different travel speeds By JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff / Red Deer

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ozzle guy’ Tom Wolf is often asked about ways to improve spray coverage. But as he says — borrowing a turn of phrase from Paul Simon — “there must be 50 ways to improve your coverage.” And one of them is through pulse width modulation — a relatively new technology that’s “on the move.” “I believe it’s going to continue to gain market share,” said Wolf of AgriMetrix Research and Training. “It’s a way of controlling flow rate through a hydraulic system. It basically intermittently shuts that flow to the nozzle off and allows you to vary the proportion of time that flow is off. “But it happens very quickly. It’s almost an indistinguishable pulse.” The system is designed to override pressure-based flow control. “That basically means if you want to go faster, you have to have more flow to get higher pressure and finer sprays,” Wolf said at the All-Crops Breakfast earlier this month. “This eliminates that need by giving you a constant pressure and a constant droplet size. Then you can vary your flow over a much wider range than you could ever do with plain pressure.” Producers can set the pulse width at

varying “duty cycles” ranging between 10 and 100 per cent, depending on travel speed. “This results in your ability to control the flow,” said Wolf. “If you want to cut your flow in half, you would go to about a 50 per cent duty cycle. At a 75 per cent duty cycle — which is what most sprayers will be operating at — it will be on 75 per cent of the time. When you’re at the full load, it’s on all the time. There’s no pulsing whatsoever.” All of the systems available on the marketplace, three currently, most of which are after-market retrofits, use an alternating pulse with every second nozzle at 180-degree offset. “When one is on, the other is off. You never have everything off or everything on.” But despite the benefits, not everybody needs it, he added. “It depends on your travel speed and your travel speed fluctuations. If you’re driving 16 or 18 miles per hour and you also would like to drive 10 miles an hour sometimes, you can’t do it with a hydraulic pressure system. The only way you can do that is with this. “But you don’t need pulse width modulation when it’s square, flat, and straight.” More information about pulse width modulation can be found at www. sprayers101.com.

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New wheat classes on their way? The grain commission is proposing creating a new milling wheat class called Canada Northern Hard Red

anada Northern Hard Red could be the name of a new western Canadian milling wheat class being proposed by the Canadian Grain Commission. However, both the class and the proposed name aren’t a done deal, say commission officials Remi Gosselin and Daryl Beswitherick. “We’re going back to industry stakeholders and engaging in discussion to see where they stand,” said Gosselin, the commission’s manager of corporate information services. The agency is proposing changes to the Canada Western General Purpose class, including the name and scrapping the little used Canada Western Feed class. It hopes to reach an industry consensus early in the new year so changes can be implemented by the start of the new crop year on Aug. 1. It has decided to remove 25 varieties in the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat class and four in the Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) class for the 2018-19 crop year — one year later than initially planned. They are being removed because they don’t fit new quality standards for those classes and will move into the new milling class if it goes ahead. If the new milling wheat class goes ahead, the commission will drop the Canada Western Interim Wheat class introduced this crop year as a home for three Dark Northern Spring American wheats — Faller, Prosper and Elgin ND. All received a threeyear interim registration from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency earlier this year. The changes stem from a review of the wheat class system, which was partly undertaken to address customers’ complaints about a drop in gluten strength in Canada’s premier CWRS class. The commission suggested tightening the milling and baking quality standards for both CWRS and CPSR. It is proposing the Canada Western General Purpose (CWGP) wheat class, created in 2008, be renamed and its scope expanded, said Beswitherick, the commission’s program manager for quality assurance standards and reinspection industry service. The CWGP class was created for wheats developed for livestock feed and ethanol production. Since they’re not intended for milling and baking, data on those attributes is not

“We’re going back to industry stakeholders and engaging in discussion to see where they stand.”

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reviewed by the expert Prairie Recommending Committee for Wheat, Oats and Triticale when it decides which new varieties should be recommended for registration — a requirement for commercialization. The grain commission is also proposing the general purpose class be broadened to include wheats for other niche markets and be called Canada Western Special Purpose, Beswitherick said. “It could become more of a catch-all, but the industry has told us that they will manage the varieties that they need in a class like that,” he said. The reforms could also see the Canada Western Feed class scrapped because there are no wheat varieties assigned to it now and it’s confusing. The feed wheat grade, the lowest grade in each wheat class, would remain, Beswitherick said. Traditionally Western Canada has had eight milling wheat classes: CWRS, CPSR, CPS White, Canada Western Extra Strong, Canada Western Amber durum, Canada Western Red Winter, Canada Western Soft White and Canada Western Hard White Spring. This summer’s introduction of Canada Western Interim Wheat plus two non-milling classes — Canada Western General Purpose and Canada Western Feed — make for a total of 11 wheat classes. If the commission’s proposal is implemented, Canada Western Interim Wheat will be replaced with a permanent new class, possibly named Canada Northern Hard Red. Canada Western General Purpose will become Canada Western Special Purpose and Canada Western Feed will be dropped for a total of 10 classes — nine of them milling. Citizens interested in commenting on the proposals can contact Beswitherick at 1-800853-6705 or daryl.Beswitherick@ grainscanada.gc.ca. Ad Number: SEC_PENH15_AB_R Publication: Alberta Farmer Express Size: 3col x 133 Trim: 6x 9.5”

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Varieties being moved from CWRS, CPS Red next summer The Canadian Grain Commission says the following varieties will be removed from the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) classes Aug. 1, 2018 because they fail to meet their respective class milling and baking standards. CWRS: AC Abbey, AC Cora,

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Climate change could boost Canadian production A longer growing season is already helping to drive expansion of corn and soybean acres in Canada

The Canadian agri-food system has the potential to become ‘the most trusted food supplier on the planet’

By Shannon VanRaes STAFF / OTTAWA

limate change is altering weather, raising sea levels, and shrinking the Arctic, but may be good for Canadian agriculture. “It looks like Canada is going to be one of the winners from climate change,” Jason Clay of the World Wildlife Fund said at the recent Forum on Canada’s AgriFood Future in Ottawa. While not all regions will have a positive experience, “significant areas of Canada are going to have longer growing seasons” and will increase production, he said. That view was echoed by Lutz Goedde of the American management and consulting firm McKinsey & Company. “You guys are really lucky,” he said. “Canada is the only place in the world that at scale, without doing anything, is actually getting better because of climate change and global warming.” The steady northward trek of corn and soybeans is one example, said Goedde, adding the growing season in North Dakota has increased by an average of 10 days over the last five years alone. “That’s not going to stop at the border, it’s going to keep going north,” he said. A study published in the scientific journal Nature last month came to the same conclusion, predicting Canadian farmers will be able to expand their growing areas and types of crops they produce. Russia and Mongolia are also poised to do better in the wake of climate change, while some areas of Europe are also likely to see small improvements to growing conditions. Who loses out to climate change? Those who can least afford it.

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Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America are expected to see marked decreases in agricultural production and overall productivity. The U.S. will also see some decreases in productivity as a result. “Every other place in the world basically is getting worse,” said Goedde. “So it’s a good situation to be in for Canada.” But Clay cautioned warmer temperatures, longer growing seasons and new agricultural regions pose other risks — particularly to natural habitats and waterways. Millions more acres of grassland and prairie have been worked under in the northern United States as farmers look to take advantage of the longer season with new crops, he said. “I think the question is: How much is enough?” he said. “How much is enough and how much is going to leave your natural resource base intact to the point that Canadians want to see it? So there is good clean water, good soils, healthy streams, a lot of biodiversity?”

anada shouldn’t be content with its status as the world’s fifthlargest food exporter, a conference on the future of the Canadian agri-food industry has been told. “Canada is a laggard in the world food trade,” Lutz Goedde said at the recent Forum on Canada’s AgriFood Future. “You have good systems but you’re not setting the pace internationally. Other countries are ahead of you.” He questioned whether being a low-cost commodity producer is the right strategy. “Consumers are increasingly demanding better quality yet affordable food,” said Goedde, formerly CEO of Alta Genetics and now with American consulting firm McKinsey & Company. “They’re concerned about the environmental footprint of farms. At the same time, the nutritional quality of the food reaching most consumers has declined.” These issues must be tackled by the food industry with the help of government, he urged. “Canada has to decide whether to put more effort into producing value-added products or stick with being a supplier of meat and grains.” Canada also suffers from lack of large food companies and a deterioration of basic

research that will yield more suitable crops and livestock, he said.

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At the same time, the industry can’t lose sight of the fact the world population is headed for at least nine billion by 2050 and that growing overall levels of affluence will add to the pressure for more food, Goedde said. “In the next 50 years, the world will have to produce as much food as it produced in the last 10,000 years,” he said. The two-day conference, organized by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and Canada 2020, brought together about 300 representatives of farm groups, food processors, consumer organizations, and federal and provincial officials. The organizers plan to promote the conference’s main conclusions with the new federal government in the future. Canada has to watch emerging countries that could become competitors in the future, said Catherine Moreddu, senior agriculture policy analyst with the OECD. “To keep up with them, you’ll have to place more emphasis on innovation, sustainability and adaptation to climate change.” Building trust with consumers at home and abroad also needs to be a priority, said Bill Buckner, senior vicepresident for food safety and regulatory affairs with Cargill.

“Canada has to decide whether to put more effort into producing value-added products or stick with being a supplier of meat and grains.”

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“Consumers want to know where their food is coming from,” he said. Canada should set a goal of making “itself the most trusted food supplier on the planet. Become the most talked about food production system.” That means delivering on superior food safety as well as being recognized as a reliable supplier of quality foods. “Reaching that level will require significant collaboration throughout the food chain — every stakeholder needs to be involved,” said Buckner, adding the canola and beef industry are doing that. While the national identification system for cattle was created because of BSE, it “is now a marketing advantage,” he said.

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Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers Lawrence MacAulay leans in favour of the TPP deal and hopes the Americans blink on COOL BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

ew Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay hasn’t taken a position on a number of agricultural issues, but he knows how he will: “I intend to listen to the man who does the work — the farmer.” In an interview just six days after being sworn in earlier this month, the 69-year-old former Prince Edward Island dairy and seed potato farmer, hadn’t hired any political staff and was just starting the briefing process. “I intend to listen to both sides of the issue and then bring a recommendation forward to the government on behalf of the agriculture sector,” MacAulay, who was minister of labour and then solicitor general and minister of labour from 1997 to 2002. Improving rail service for western grain farmers and trade are at the top of the new government’s agricultural agenda, he said in a brief interview. He also suggested he would support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. “I suspect when I evaluate the whole thing, it will be something I support,” MacAulay told Thomson Reuters Nov. 10. “I see nothing today that would make me not want to support the whole package.” A $4.3-billion compensation package promised by the previous government to dairy, poultry and egg farmers who will face more import competition looks fair, he added.

“I intend to listen to the man who does the work — the farmer.” A protest by dairy farmers in September didn’t stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and the country’s new ag minister — a former dairy producer — says he can’t see any reason not to support the deal. Photo: REUTERS/Chris Wattie Like his predecessor Gerry Ritz, MacAulay said he hopes Washington abolishes its country-of-origin labelling (COOL) law before Canada is forced to retaliate by imposing $3 billion in tariffs against U.S. imports, including beef, pork, wine, cherries and mattresses. “We have an excellent relationship with the United States of America and we want to continue to have that relationship,” said MacAulay, adding he had already talked to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and the U.S. ambassador to Canada about the issue. “They understand where we are at,” he said. “I can only hope that

they comply with the ruling from the WTO, but if they don’t then decisions have to be made and retaliation could happen. But it’s something we do not want to do, but every country has to follow the rules.”

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Former Saskatchewan farmer and agriculture minister Ritz, enjoyed a close relationship with many western farm organizations. MacAulay said he’s determined to “get close” to Western Canada farm groups too. “I intend to and need to listen to their concerns and that’s exactly what I will do,” he said. “As you know, I’ve only been in a few days,

but I have contacted most of the (agriculture) ministers across the country and my counterparts in the United States and Mexico. I am well aware of what goes on, on the Prairies. “I have to make sure I have an open ear to what takes place in the agricultural sector in the western part of this country. I know how important it is. I know that it’s massively important to our economy. We export a large amount of high-quality grains and oilseeds from Western Canada and I intend to be their voice at the table. My job is to improve their standard of living and that’s what I want to do. “I look forward to meeting the

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groups. I want to know these people on a first-name basis and do the best I can in order to make sure their quality of life and get the best remuneration possible for their high-quality products. And that’s my job.” Although no longer a dairy farmer, MacAulay said he was and remains a strong supporter of supply management, which protects producers from imports and allows farmers to earn better returns by not overproducing to supply the domestic market. allan@fbcpublishing.com with files from Thomson Reuters

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A year that doesn’t look better in the rear-view mirror Yields could have been worse and quality is pretty good, but this is a year distinctly lacking in high points Staff

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Region One: Southern (Strathmore, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Foremost):

Compiled by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Stewardship Division, Engineering and Climate Service Branch Created on November 05, 2015

The year-end rainfall map looks much different than it did in summer, but drought cut yield and a wet fall lowered quality. GRAPHIC: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Environmental Stewardship Division

A tough year, with yields 10 to 20 per cent below the five-year average. Fall rains boosted soil moisture and so one-quarter of fall-seeded crops are rated fair with 65 per cent classed as good or excellent.

2015 Yield Estimates (bushel/acre)

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Central

Peace

Alberta

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37.3

41.7

42.4

50.1

33.9

40.4

Durum

37.5

33.0

36.9

Barley

54.1

63.1

59.2

61.4

53.5

58.9

Oats

60.6

66.0

65.5

72.1

63.0

66.5

Canola

32.5

37.7

39.5

43.5

28.8

36.4

Dry Peas

33.8

35.4

35.6

40.3

36.5

35.2

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Region Two: Central (Rimbey, Airdrie, Coronation, Oyen):

It was ugly for durum (18 per cent below five-year average yields), winter wheat (16 per cent), and dry peas (20 per cent), but yields for spring wheat, barley, and canola are estimated to be just five per cent off the five-year average.

Region Three: North East (Smoky Lake, Vermilion, Camrose, Provost):

The numbers are all over the place. Canola yields are estimated to be at the five-year average, but spring wheat is off 12 per cent, and barley, oats, and dry peas are 20 per cent down. But the worst was winter wheat, with yields a whopping 37 per cent below the five-year average.

Region Four: North West (Barrhead, Edmonton, Leduc, Drayton Valley, Athabasca):

Here, too, canola yields stood out by being average, and wheat was 12 per cent off. But other crops didn’t fare quite as poorly as the North East — barley was down 13 per cent, oats 16 per cent, and dry peas down 18 per cent.

Region Five: Peace River (Fairview, Falher, Grande Prairie, Valleyview):

Not too bad compared to the five-year averages, but Peace

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Production levels OK, but profitability getting harder to find Pulses, canola and durum pencil out best, but not spring wheat BY JADE MARKUS

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ot that bad after all. That was Bruce Burnett’s assessment of the 2015 Prairie crop at the recent Cereals North America conference in Winnipeg. Challenging weather meant “we’re seeing a drop-off in production, but it wasn’t a disaster by any means,” said the weather and crop specialist with G3 Canada. Next season will see a shift in seeded area as strong demand from India for pulses and wheat prices sink lower, Burnett said.

Soybean acreage should also increase as Manitoba farmers able to grow the crop make it a regular part of their rotation and Saskatchewan sees “frontier expansion” as growers test the crop in some areas. The canola area is also expected to increase because of relatively strong prices, he said. However, Burnett expects cereal production to decrease next year. Producers are seeing poor returns when growing cereals, especially spring wheat, when compared with alternative crops. The exception is durum, which may see an increase in area next year if prices stay at current levels.

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If you were to characterize the regions with good crops and disappointing ones, it’s basically a west-east split, Burnett said. “If you go through about the middle of Saskatchewan, east of that line, yields are at least average to about average in virtually all areas.” But generally speaking, in the west yields are below average. This year’s production is lower than last year, but wheat and durum protein levels are higher than they’ve been in recent years, even rivalling levels seen in 2007, Burnett said.

“Protein levels are a little more consistent across the Prairies than what we’re used to.” It’s a similar situation with canola, where oil content has declined, but meal protein content has increased. And because of how this year’s crop shaped up, Canada is back to a lower carryout, which will be closer to average levels. Export demand for wheat, durum, and canola need to be curtailed slightly to ensure Canada has adequate ending stocks, Burnett said. Shipments of wheat and durum in the first quarter have decreased compared to the same period in the last crop year, while canola exports have increased.

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njured farmers are urged to apply to the Back to Ag Program, which provides funding to support the cost of adaptive technology to producers who have suffered a traumatic injury. “Through Back to Ag, we can help injured farmers return to farm work safely and productively,” said Glen Blahey, agricultural health and safety specialist with Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. The association, along with the Rick Hansen Foundation and Farm Credit Canada, put on the program, which has previously funded 11 projects, including adaptive technology like a sit-to-stand wheelchair, modifications to stairs and livestock-handling facilities, and lifts. One of those recipients is Dan Moore from Sanford, Ont., who experienced a traumatic injury while he was cleaning out a silo on his dairy operation two years ago. “I stepped back, felt a tug on my leg, and was quickly pulled into the silo unloader,” said Moore, who lost both of his arms in the accident.

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ate-October rains caused harvest delays for many, but the three to five millimetres were near to below average. And in most areas south of Red Deer, conditions were quite dry over the first two months of fall. Most areas in the province experienced at least near-normal accumulations of precipitation during September and October, although some areas south of Edmonton and the north-central Peace Region experienced onein-six- to one-in-12-year rainfall. Overall, at least near-normal precipitation province-wide has led to a marked improvement in

soil moisture reserves, with most areas south of Edmonton estimated to have near-normal or wetter soil moisture conditions. In contrast, north of the Yellowhead Highway across the province, soil moisture reserves are generally still well below normal, estimated to range from one-insix- to one-in-12-year lows, with some seeing one-in-25-year lows. However, this is a vast improvement from the conditions in late August, when large areas north of the Yellowhead were estimated to be near one-in-50-year lows. — Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

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Not sweet on each other — sugar processors battle corn syrup refiners U.S. sugar refiners object to corn syrup’s description as ‘corn sugar,’ while corn groups angered over portrayal of syrup as unhealthy BY OLGA GRIGORYANTS AND DAN LEVINE Los Angeles / Reuters

orn refiners cannot “make stuff up” and claim that high-fructose corn syrup is the same as sugar, big sugar processors say. Lawyers delivered opening statements in a trial pitting sugar processors against major corn refiners including Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill. The billion-dollar lawsuit could shape how consumers view two bitter foes in a deteriorating U.S. sweetener market. Several sugar refiners including global leader ASR Group sued in 2011, alleging that a corn trade group’s ad campaign describing high-fructose corn syrup as “corn sugar” and “natural” was false. The corn refiners countersued, saying the Sugar Association falsely claimed in its newsletter that corn syrup causes obesity and cancer. The case comes amid a decline in sweetener demand. The U.S. slowdown is due in part to concerns about high rates of obesity and diabetes. In an L.A. court earlier this month, sugar attorney W. Mark Lanier said sugar is sugar and corn syrup is not.

“You can look at Beyonce and (Arnold) Schwarzenegger,” Lanier said. “They both are human and they both have bodies, but you can see the difference.” But Dan Webb, an attorney for the corn refiners, said both sugar and corn syrup have the same impact on the body, and the same amount of calories. “One is crystal, one is liquid. They both are sugars,” Webb said. Webb said sugar processors were not damaged because of any statements made by corn refiners, having posted “record profits and record sales.” In 1999, the average American consumed 85.3 pounds of corn sweeteners per year, compared with 66.4 pounds of sugar, according to USDA data. However, by 2014 corn sweetener consumption had dropped to 60.7 pounds, while sugar consumption stood at 68.4 pounds. In total, the average American consumed 131.1 pounds of sweetener in 2014, down from 153.2 pounds in 1999. The USDA in 2012 ruled that corn syrup, used to sweeten foods including soda, could not be called sugar. The sugar growers are seeking US$1.1 billion in compensatory damages over the

prior advertising campaign, plus punitive damages and fees. The corn refiners are seeking about $530 million in their countersuit. The sugar processors in their lawsuit argue that corn syrup is a man-made product, while sugar is natural sucrose found in cane and beet plants. Corn refiners launched an advertising campaign in 2008 calling syrup “corn sugar,” and saying it is natural and “nutritionally the same as table sugar.” The sugar processors’ lawsuit said those statements are false. In their countersuit, ADM and corn refiners said that sugar and corn syrup are nutritionally equivalent. “The Sugar Association preys on consumers’ fears by falsely representing that (high-fructose corn syrup) will cause obesity, cancer, and cirrhosis of the liver,” the counterclaim said, “while at the same time creating a health halo for processed sugar.” Corn refiners say sugar growers benefit from generous U.S. government subsidies. The Corn Refiners Association, one of the defendants, said earlier this year it had hired a Washington lobbyist to challenge sugar’s protected status.

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NH T9040HD, ’10, 435 hp, 2765 hr, Degelman 4-way bl w/silage guard, 0% - 12 mon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$235,000 NH T9020, ’10, 4WD, 335 hp, 2635 hr, 14’ 6-way Degelman blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$185,000 NH T4050, ldr/backhoe, pallet forks, rough cut mwr, post pndr, rear snow bl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$81,000 NH TM135, 135 hp, FWA, 72 LA loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 NH Boomer 50 260TL, snow blade, bkt, whl weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 NH TV6070, loader, tree hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In White 2-60, 140 ldr, bkt, bale spear, 3PT, rear remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

USED SEEDING & TILLAGE

FARM SUPPLIES

USED SWATHER

HB hdr 30’ fits NH 8000 Series Swather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,000

F/C 2070 Precision hoe drill, ’12, 60’, 10” sp, dbl shoot, P1060 430 bu TBT cart, vari. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$241,500 F/C 5000 hoe drill, 37’, wings for 51’, 7.5” sp, single sht, 2.5” rub, 2320 230 bu mech TBH cart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,000 F/C 5000 hoe drill, 39’, 9” sp, steel pckr, dbl shoot, 2340 vari cart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 F/C 820, 29’, 12” sp, single sht, 4 bar harr, 75 pckr bar, 1330 cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,000 F/C 1720 air card, 170 bu, dbl shoot, 7” aug, 2 tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Bourg 330 air seeder, 42’, 8” sp, single sh, 2” steel, Bourg 180 bu TBH mech cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000 Concorde, 56’ 9” sp, Gen boots, 4” rub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 JD 1830, 41’, 7.5” sp, 1910 270 bu TBT cart, single shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,000 JD 1900 cart, 270 bu, single shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,250 Morris Maxim, 39’, 10” sp, steel pckrs, 7180 cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 . Kongskilde Vibro Till 2900 vert tillage, 40’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$54,000

Bills

NH CR9080, ’11, 940 s/hr, rotary, GPS, Y&M, duals, 790 p/u, 0% 30 mon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$270,000 NH CR9070, ’10, 932 hr, duals, 76C 16’ p/u, crop catcher $209,000 NH CR9070, ’09, 850 s/hr, duals, GPS, Y&M, hdr . . . . . . .$200,000 NH TX66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 NH TX66, mechanic’s special. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 CIH 2388, ’02, 2034 hr, 2015 axial flow p/u, Very Clean $95,000 CIH 2188, 2750 hr, p/u. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 JD 9600, ’94, 3100 sep hr, Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,000 NH 840CD hdr, ’13, 35’, auto hdr hght str cut draper . . . . $60,000 NH 76C, p/u hdr, with p/u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 NH 971, auger hdr, 30’, batt reel, fits TX66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 HoneyBee hdr, 30’draper, cross auger, dbl knife dr . . . . . . $67,000

4004 44th Ave. – Stettler, AB Phone: (403) 742-8327 Fax: (403) 742-1282

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USED SPRAYER

Spray Coupe 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000

USED HAYING

NH BR7090, ’10, BC, net/twine, 1000 PTO, low bale count $28,000 NH BR7090, ’08, BC, twine, auto wrap, x/wide p/u . . . . . . $25,000 NH 660 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 CIH RBX562, ’03, BC, twine, x/wide p/u, $230/mon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced $10,500 CIH RBX561, ’02, BC, twine, 1000 PTO, stand p/u . . . . . . . . $8,500

YOUR POWER TEAM HEADQUARTERS Terry Jobs – 403-740-9473 Parts: 403-742-8327 Kevin Koustrup General Manager: Tracey Peters Service Manager: Regan Finlay 403-740-6494 Sales: 403-820-4703

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Red Deer-based Agri-Trend being sold to Trimble Rob Saik says the deal is ‘a perfect fit’ BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

FARMING IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

controls for seed, liquid, and granular products; and farm management software. Saik began his agricultural career with now-defunct chemical company Elanco. His comedic alter ego, Steve Stubblejumpski from Double Bumps, Alta., has often been a banquet speaker over the years and is known to many western Canadian farmers. “I love doing it,” Saik said. “I still do it once in a while when it fits into my schedule and I do it because I love to hear farmers laugh. I love to take the stuff that we do in agriculture and twist it and make some fun of it and enjoy life. There’s nothing better than hearing a crowd of farmers laughing about jokes about GPS or GMOs.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

Rob Saik has sold Agri-Trend to California-based Trimble, which is best known for its GPS technology. File photo

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Trim: 10”

ed Deer-based AgriTrend, which operates North America’s largest network of independent agricultural consultants, is being purchased by Trimble. Trimble is a publicly traded American company specializing in GPS and other location services, including the collection and management of on-farm data and services for precision farming. “It’s a perfect fit for us,” said Agri-Trend’s CEO and president Rob Saik. “We’re also very excited about the integration of Trimble technology. The reality is farmers want to move forward with precision agriculture and we have been doing that and we’re going to be able to do that in a much bigger way now. “We’re planning no changes for our employees, no changes in our business model, no changes to the coaches, no changes to the physical location. It’s just taking it (model) and amping it up — turning up the dial.” Saik declined to reveal the sales price for the privately owned company. Agri-Trend has 200 specialists in Canada and the U.S., including more than 110 independent “coaches” specializing in agronomy, precision farming, crop marketing and farm business management. Coaches are supported by a team of science specialists comprised of more than 30 PhDs and MScs providing in-house research, training and support for both the coaching network and the Agri-Data Solution platform — a proprietary farm data management service. Agri-Trend has the best business model for supplying expertise to farmers. But it takes capital, which Trimble can provide, he added. Agri-Trend’s farm coaches are independent, unbiased experts backed up by Agri-Trend’s senior coaches, most of whom are former university and government experts hired under contract, Saik said. “I describe it as an entrepreneurial co-operative where you reap what you sow and share what you know,” he said. “That has been our model. The

coaches will utilize Agri-Trend process and Agri-Trend’s platform and people to support them as they work for farmers. That’s how they make their money. That’s how we make our money.” Trimble operates in several sectors, including engineering, construction, and agriculture. Trimble Agriculture helps farmers maximize efficiency and reduce chemical and fertilizer inputs and protect natural resources and the environment, the release said. The company also provides water solutions for irrigation, drainage, and land levelling. Trimble’s products include vehicle and implement guidance and steering; a portfolio of correction options; unmanned aircraft vehicles for aerial imaging and mapping; application

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Australia prepares to supply Asian ‘dining boom’ The country’s livestock and dairy producers expect increased demand as Chinese add more protein to their diets BY CECILE LEFORT Sydney / Reuters

A meat vendor arranges yuan banknotes at a food market at Kunming in China’s Yunnan province. Australia’s meat export sector expects to help Chinese consumers move further up the food chain. Photo: reuters/wong campion

falling currency and a dry spell in the U.S. have helped Australian food exports jump by a quarter to an annual A$26 billion (C$24.3 billion), an outcome likely to please policymakers eager to find signs of life in non-mining sectors. Australia has entered its 25th year of uninterrupted growth, but its A$1.6-trillion economy has slowed as it shifts from exporting natural resources to other areas such as construction, manufacturing, and tourism. Now the talk is of a “dining boom” for Australian farmers as Asian consumers move up the food chain to more expensive meat and dairy products. “The Chinese are transitioning from a carbohydrate-based diet to a protein-based one; at present that protein is mainly coming from pigs and chickens, but beef will become increasingly important,” agribusiness bankers at National Australia Bank said in a note. “Dairy also looks set to be a winner, especially if we can replicate the kind of success New Zealand dairy has had in China.” Meat exports alone jumped 43 per cent to A$14 billion in the year to June, helped by U.S. production falling because of drought, the Australian Food and Grocery Council said in a report. The steep 15-cent fall in the Australian dollar over the past 12 months has made local produc-

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • NOVEMBER 23, 2015

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algary’s Byblos Bakery has found the sweet spot: consumer-pleasing quality, a diverse product line, efficient production, and rigorous food safety. The bakery produces 18,000 pita bread per hour, 20 hours per day, five days a week. But things were much different in 1975, when George Daklala first introduced Albertans to pita bread. “When we first did demonstrations with pita, people had never seen it before and had no idea what to do with it,” said Daklala. “It was a long haul at first, because it was completely foreign to most people.” Countless demonstrations later, people began to acquire a taste for this Middle Eastern staple. Some favoured decidedly non-traditional fillings — peanut butter, anyone? — and liked its versatility and health qualities. “We like to make a healthy product, with no added preservatives,” said George’s wife Cristina Daklala, who is the bakery’s HR and administration manager. Despite strong demand for its pita, the company has diversified

its product line in recent years to include bagels, baklava, balady pita (larger and thinner than the original), pita chips (baked or fried), flatbreads such as Indianinspired naan, Mexican-style tortilla and Italian-style panini. It also makes hummus dip. Expansion was aided by a Growing Forward 2 program for agriprocessing automation and efficiency, which shared the cost of equipment such as dough mixers, a pita divider, and an automatic syrup spray for baklavas. Another Growing Forward 2 program shared the cost of consultants and staff training to develop a comprehensive food safety program. In 2013, Byblos received accreditation under the rigorous BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Food Safety Initiative. With that food safety designation and more efficient production, Byblos Bakery is now eyeing further expansion. “We believe that, based on health concerns and demographics, our business is going to continue to be strong,” said Cristina Daklala. “It’s great that Growing Forward 2 helped us along the way, to position us to grow in the future.”

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

New Zealand and Canadian dairy producers share disappointment New Zealand wanted tariff elimination but officials say trade deal will leave supply management intact before adding that given the demands of New Zealand’s negotiators, the concessions could have been much greater. But the numbers tied to the 12-nation agreement are already creeping upward. Initially, the trade agreement was said to grant access to 3.25 per cent of the Canadian dairy market. But after analyzing the full text of the agreement, the Dairy Farmers of Canada estimates impact will be between 3.4 and four per cent. The new Liberal government appears ready to accept both the trade deal as negotiated by its predecessor and a compensation package promised by the Tories. It would be worth $4.3 billion over 15 years in income protection, quota value guarantees and marketing funds for supply-managed sectors like dairy and poultry. But some say the damage to supply management will be much worse. “I hope the Liberals come to their senses with this thing,” said Bruce Muirhead, a professor at the University of Waterloo who has studied both Canada’s and New Zealand’s dairy industries.

BY SHANNON VANRAES Staff

avid Fisher isn’t shy about sharing his thoughts on the TransPacific Partnership trade deal. “Take out the Canadians and it’s going to go well,” the longtime dairy farmer said to a group of international journalists on his farm near Hamilton, New Zealand. That sense of frustration about the Trans-Pacific Partnership is widespread in the country. “Certainly for dairy, we never got what we wanted,” said Nathan Guy, the country’s minister of primary industries. “We hoped for tariff elimination… and we couldn’t get it. We were up against highly protected countries in terms of the U.S., Canada and Japan.” If dairy producers in Canada and New Zealand have any common ground, it may be disappointment in the outcome of the trade negotiations. “We are not happy that access was given to Canadian dairy,” said David Wiens, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chairman,

Hired help milks cows on David Fisher’s farm near Hamilton, New Zealand. Photo: Shannon VanRaes. “I think overall the TPP would be a disaster for Canadian dairy.” In addition to the two per cent access already given in Canada’s Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with the European Union, and the roughly 10

per cent of dairy imports Canada already receives, he added. But New Zealand’s Trade Minister Tim Groser, the country’s chief negotiator for the trade deal, said he doesn’t expect it will be that drastic. “This is not the end of supply

management,” he said. “I don’t think anyone in Canada will be able to sustain the idea that this is the end of the Canadian dairy industry and supply management.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

USED EQUIPMENT 705709

698243

2006 Case IH MXU135 Tractor, 6700hrs, Good cond., 750 ldr,grapple,3 point

730275

2012 Case IH Puma 140 Tractor, 4WD, 1000hrs, 140HP, Good cond., 4 hydraulics, 3 point

682931

2011 MacDon M150 Windrower, D60-30 skd,2 roto shears, canola roller

736446

2013 New Holland T7.235 Tractor, MFD, 2575hrs, 155HP, Good cond., ldr,3 pt,3 hyd,sus cab

2013 New Holland H8040 Windrower, 410hrs, Excellent cond., 2 roto shears, Trimble easy pilot

2012 MacDon M155 Windrower, 600hrs, D60-30’, 1 Roto shear

2009 New Holland S1070 Sprayer, Good cond., screens,ISO,boom height

2008 New Holland CR9060 Combine, 1030hrs, Excellent cond.

Wil Rich 7620 Disc, Good cond., 24” discs

$52,500

$110,000

$115,000

$129,500

$118,500

$45,000

$179,000

$24,900

HARVEST EQUIP

0% 30 MON USED COMBINES NH CR8090,2013,400sep,dsp,gps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $345,000 NH CR8090,2012,625sep hrs,gps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300,000 NH CR9060, 2008,940 sep hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175,000 NH TR95 combine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 CIH 2388,2005,1650sep hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,000 CIH 2388,2002,1750sep hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 NH 840CD-30 like new,cross auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,500 NH 840CD-30, header height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,500 MacDon 972-30’ header,TR/TX adptr . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 NH 971-30’,header,batt reel trspt (2) TR-TX adapter $6,500 CIH 1010-25’,trspt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000

TRACTORS

0% 36 MON USED 4WD TRACTORS NH T9.450HD ,2013,1000PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265,000 NH T9.450HD,2014,1000pto,620hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,500 NH T9.450HD,2013,2250hrs,1000pto . . . . . . . . . . . $250,000

NH T7.235,2260hrs,ldr,3pt,2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $131,000 NH T7.235,2575hrs,ldr3pt,2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 NH T7.200,1650hrs,ldr,3pt,2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 NH TJ530HD,2007,mega flow,6 hyd,GPS . . . . . . . . . $229,500 CIH Puma 140,1000hrs,PS,2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110,000 CIH 9270,6300hrs,PS,20.8R42 duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 CIH 9370,5000hrs,std,PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 CIH MXU135,6600hrs,ldr,3pt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,500 Steiger Panther 1000, PS, 14’ blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,500

SWATHERS

NH H8040-30’,2 roto shears,Trimble easy pilot,2013.410hrs . $129,500 NH M130-30’ swather, 2 roto shears, auto steer . . $149,000 Macdon M150-30’, 2RS, canola roller, 2011, 850hrs,(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 Macdon M155-25’, 2012, auto steer, 2 RS, canola roller (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 Westward 7000-25’ 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 Westward 3020-25’ pto swather,pur . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 Swath Rollers available 8” steel & polly . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200

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736427

LAWN GARDEN

Deines 1800KT-60” front mower,320hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 Cub Cadet RZR50, zero turn mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 NH G4050 xero turn mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 Grasshopper T616-48” front mower, powerfold . . . . . $7,900

SEEDING & TILLAGE

Bourgault 6000-70’ mid harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 Morris 725-25 cutivator,harrows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 Flexicoil 5000-33’ 7”air drill, 2320 tbtwn cart,ss . . . $35,000 Wil-Rich 24’ double disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 Rockmaster R-77 pto rock picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500

SPRAYERS

FlexiCoil S67XL,100’,scrns,SP655,mrkrs. . . . . . . . . . $11.500 NH S1070-100’, suspended boom, scrns, auto hght, Trimble control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 CIH PS160-100’ suspended sprayer,duals . . . . . . . . $38,500

HAYING & LIVESTOCK

Tycrop 12 12 ton 16’ hidump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 Sitrex 10 wheel V-rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500

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NH RB560 net/twine, specialty,2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,500 Highline 8100 bale processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 Haybuster 2650 bale processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 Haybuster 2650 bale processo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 JF Stoll 1360 for age harvestor . . . . . . . . . $49,500 $39,500

AUGERS Sakundiak HD8x1200, mover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 Sakundiak HD8x1400,27hp,mover,clutch . . . . . . . . . . $8,900 Sakundiak HD8x39’,27hp,mover,clutch . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 Sakundiak HD8x1400.27hp,mover clutch. . . . . . . . . . $5,900 Sakundiak HD12x2400 swing auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 Westfield MK130x71,hyd swing & lift . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 Farm King 1370,electric swing & lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Brandt 5000 grain vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900 Turbo 990 grain vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 Rem 27 Hundred grain vac,225hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 Rem 552 grain vac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950

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Farmers help 18 Alberta charities and non-profits get funding Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities gives $2,500 grants to organizations nominated by farmers Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities release

Eighteen Alberta rural charities and non-profits are among the 66 groups receiving $2,500 grants from the Monsanto Fund as part of the 2015 Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program. Each was nominated by a local farmer who applied on behalf of their favourite cause. The 2015 edition of the program received 371 entries, with winners drawn by board members of the independent administrator, Agriculture in the Classroom. Now in its fourth year, the program generated a wide variety of ideas from farmers on how local groups in their communities could benefit from the grants. A record number of the rural-based charitable groups also contributed ideas online at www.CanadasFarmers.ca, which allowed them to suggest a cause and find local farmers to support it by submitting an entry. (Details on the 2016 program will be available on the website in January.) The Alberta groups (with their nominator in parentheses) are: Bow Island Friends of the Library Society (Paul Gruninger, Bow Island), Kneehill Historical Society (Neil Boles, Three Hills), Acme Golf Club (Robert Bates, Calgary), Standard Municipal Library (Lori Bach, Standard), Magrath Museum Agricultural Building (Gary Stanford, Magrath), Bashaw Skating Club (Prudence Harris, Camrose), Terrace Ridge Playground Society (Lisa Otto, Lacombe), Fairview Rotary Club (Michael Rolling, Bluesky), Nampa and District Agricultural Society (Corinne Bobbie T o k er , N a m p a ) , E a g l e s h a m and District Agricultural Society (Martine Piebiak, Eaglesham), Daysland School (Allison Blake, Daysland), Holden District Agricultural Society (Brent Suchy, Vegreville), Tofield Seniors Centre (Harold Warkentin, Tofield), Friends of the Falher Library (Wendy Gagnon, Falher), Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (Kristen Evan, Barrhead), Neerlandia Sports Committee (Charlene Nanninga, Barrhead), Lamont and District Agricultural Society (Frank Cholak, Lamont), and Dewberry and District Agricultural Society (Art Parr, Dewberry).

Pork agency hearings set for 2016 The proposed promotion and research agency would be funded by farmer levies BY ALEX BINKLEY AF contributor

he Farm Products Council of Canada has scheduled public hearings for Calgary and Montreal in 2016 on the proposed national pork promotion and research agency. The sessions will be in Calgary Jan. 19 and Montreal Feb. 16. The council has been collecting written submissions for the last few months on the proposal for an agency that would replace provincial bodies across the country. It would be funded through an estimated $2 million a year in levies on farmers and imported pork and pork products. The hearings will allow any objections to the current proposal to have a full airing while keeping the plan moving ahead,

said Gary Stordy, a spokesperson for the Canadian Pork Council. “Our provincial associations and pork producers across the country have been fully briefed on what the proposal entails.” Once the farm products council has finished its review, it will recommend to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay whether to proceed with the creation of the agency, which would be similar to Canada Beef. A similar agency, Canada Beef, already exists for the cattle sector. “The objectives of the national agency will centre on promoting the consumption of pork products in the domestic market, furthering development of export markets for Canadian pork and supporting the conduct of scientific-technical and market research initiatives,” said Stordy.

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Feeding season is underway

A Millarville-area farmer loads up a flatbed truck with round hay bales. With the ground beginning to freeze and snow in the forecast, pastures are low on nutrition so most livestock producers have started to feed. Photo: Wendy Dudley

U.S. feed player to buy control of Masterfeeds

nimal nutrition firm Alltech is set to make itself one of Canada’s top animal food and livestock feed players, by buying the stake in Masterfeeds it doesn’t already own. The Kentucky-based company international firm is buying Ag Processing Inc.’s 30 per cent share of London, Ont.’s Masterfeeds. Masterfeeds became Canada’s second-biggest feed company in 2012 when Feed-Rite formed a joint venture with Ridley. Alltech bought Ridley this summer. The bottom line is that Alltech, Masterfeeds and EMF Nutrition (another Canadian firm Alltech bought two years ago) will employ about 700 people in Canada, operate 25 feed-manufacturing and premix facilities, nine retail locations, and seven distribution centres across the country. Masterfeeds has 18 feed-manufacturing and premix facilities and three retail outlets in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, plus the Cowtown chain of feed and western-wear stores. — Staff

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Community news and events from across the province

More and more people falling for the gentle giants BY DIANNE FINSTAD AF contributor

hey’re the heavyweights of horses, but their beauty and their brawn has kept them relevant in the ever-changing world around them. Draft horses, whose value was recognized by even Julius Caesar, continue to turn heads and generate business opportunities in the 21st century. A young central Alberta couple is among those farmers who see a future in breeding the gentle giants. And they’re feeling a bit like ‘conquerers’ after scoring some highprofile victories at a recent worldclass event. Kevin and Tammy Pelonero breed, raise, and train Clydesdale and Percheron draft horses at Calico Clydesdales near Huxley. They take pride in the fact their horses are versatile enough to do farm chores and command attention in the show ring. The family is still riding high after a successful run at this fall’s prestigious World Clydesdale Show in London, Ontario. Their four-yearold stallion Calico Iggy was named Reserve Champion Stallion, as well as best Canadian Bred Stallion. And a mare they raised, Calico Isobel, now owned by Illinois breeders, won best Canadian Bred Mare at the show. “We were small farmers, small breeders and were very pleased with the success of a home-raised horse,” said Kevin Pelonero. “It’s probably something we’ll remember forever. It’s a rush that, even today, you talk about it and all of a sudden you start getting wound up and almost feel that you’re there again. It was an unbelievable experience.” Iggy was actually sick with clover poisoning, and just about missed the big event, which attracted 569 elite horses from across North America and as far away as Germany. “He was off feed for a good 10 days — it was only about four days prior to leaving that he started back on

Kevin and Tammy Pelonero and daughters Rebecca and Addison with Heidi (the Clydesdale on the left) and Josephine (a Percheron). PHOTO: Calico Clydesdales full feed,” said Pelonero. “We were actually thinking of scratching him (from the show) because he meant more to us as a breeding horse. But once he went back on feed, I knew he was good.” The prizewinning stallion attracted a lot of interest from potential buyers, but he’s going to remain a foundation sire at the farm. The couple, who started their operation when they married 10 years ago, are both first-generation breeders. Kevin started working on a Belgian hitch in California right out of high school, while Tammy was doing the same with Jim Bryden’s UFA Clydesdale Hitch from Calgary. They met, naturally, at a horse show. Despite 20 years of combined experience, they’re still considered relative newcomers. “That’s why being able to compete at the World Show and be as successful as we were, was a huge (victory) for us,” said Pelonero. “We were kind of shocked and just overwhelmed.” While they’re making a name in the Clydesdale world, they’re still building their business. “On the farm, we have to do everything we can to make (ends) meet. My wife is a flight attendant; I do construction in the winter, shoe horses, and break and train colts as well. So we kind of do a little bit of everything. For us, it’s a little more than just a hobby, but not full time.”

But it can be done — and Brian Coleman is proof. He trains heavy horses, judges all over the world, is the reigning sixtime World Champion teamster (including picking up two more championships in London), and has a Percheron breeding program with wife Colleen at Eaglesfield Percherons near Didsbury. The market is good for top horses, and the industry is moving forward, he said. “We’re starting to see draft horses more recognized, as they’re being shown. The tie to the past has more appeal now. We’re seeing the horses presented in a more professional manner, with the level of polish and finish rising with more competitions.” While the famous Budweiser Clydesdales have long been a branding tool for the beer company, other businesses are also using hitches for marketing and an American cable company has developed a show on draft horses called Gentle Giants. A desire to return to ‘back to nature’ farming is also a factor, said Pelonero. “There’s a big demand for small chore teams,” he said. “I think some of these older farmers are retiring, have more time on their hands, and want to get back to what they did. Instead of firing a tractor up, just go out and drive a team. It’s actually pretty relaxing (and) therapeutic.”

Bright future for equine icons BY DIANNE FINSTAD AF contributor

hey’ve got a rich past, but draft horses also have a bright future. And that was plain to see at the recent World Clydesdale Show, said Bruce Roy. “It blew me out of the water,” said the Cremona horseman. “It was the greatest livestock show I’ve ever been to. Spectators had to be turned away because the arena was so packed.” Roy is an icon in the industry — a breeder, show announcer, passionate historian, and the longest-serving volunteer at the Calgary Stampede, with more

than a half-century on the heavy horse committee. The success of Alberta exhibitors in the breeding, hitch, and youth classes at the World Clydesdale Show is an indicator of the industry’s health, he said. “I see a growing niche market for all draft breeds now. Along with new corporate interest, there’s a big demand from the Amish for horses. They’re one of the fastest-growing segments of American agriculture, and they do all their farming with horses. They’re not afraid to spend on good horses.” A Belgian gelding from Bill and Dinie Prins of Fort Saskatchewan fetched $15,500 at a recent Ontario sale. And there

have been some record-setting numbers from south of the border recently, including $64,000 for a Belgian mare and $32,000 for a Percheron work horse team. At Alberta’s own Wild Rose Draft Horse Association sale in May, receipts were close to a quarter of a million dollars — the highest gross for the fewest horses the group has ever seen. The versatility of draft horses is also creating demand, said Roy, noting the Toronto Police Service was buying at the Ontario sale because the bigger horses are better for crowd control. Heavy horses are also in demand for hay and sleigh rides, city tours, and as pack horses for guides and outfitters.

Funding available for farm safety training

pplications are now being accepted for this year’s edition of the FCC Ag Safety Fund. The fund, supported by Farm Credit Canada, helps charitable and non-profit groups deliver agricultural safety training across Canada with a focus on operating machinery in a safe manner. “Tractor and machinery safety training helps develop skills for safe operation,” said Marcel Hacault, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. “When people know how to use machinery safely, there is less risk of injury.” More than 70 per cent of all

agricultural fatalities in Canada from 1990 to 2012 were related to tractor and farm machinery. Almost half were due to three machinery-related causes: rollovers, run-overs, and entanglements. Local and provincial safety training projects are eligible for up to $5,000 in funding, with up to $15,000 for national projects. Projects can include awasreness or practical training, and can be targeted at youth, farm owners, farm workers, first responders, and the general public. Applications will be accepted at www.casa-acsa.ca/fccag-safety-fund until Dec. 18. — CASA release

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Dec. 1: What You Should Know Before You Buy or Rent Farmland, Best Western Plus, Camrose. Contact: Farm Credit Canada 1-888-332-3301

Nov. 24: Composting Deadstock, Rochester Community Hall, Rochester. Contact: Sheila Wooten 780-206-7326

Dec. 3: Strategies to Weather Nature’s Challenges Workshop, Community Hall, Anselmo. Contact: West-Central Forage Association 780-727-4447

Nov. 24: Shelterbelt Series — Planning & Pollinators, Agriplex, Alberta Beach. Contact: Lorraine Taylor 1-866-880-5722 Nov. 24: Working Well Workshop, Brazeau County (also Nov. 26 in Beaver County, Dec. 2 in Sedalia, and Dec. 8 in County of Wetaskin). Contact: Tara McGinn 780-5427777 Nov. 25: Bats: Benefiting Albertans, Athabasca Agriplex, Athabasca County. Contact: Sheila Wooten 780-206-7326 Nov. 26: Hemp Growing Presentation Series, ACFA building, Plamondon (also Dec. 3 in Saint-Paul and Dec. 10 in Two Hills). Contact: Suzanne Prevost 780-573-4516 Nov. 26: Profit from Global Grain and Oilseed Market Trends, Heritage Inn & Suites, Brooks. Contact: Farm Credit Canada 1-888-332-3301 Nov. 26: Shelterbelt & Tree Care Workshop, Entrec Centre, Grande Prairie. Contact: Jill Henry 780532-9727 Nov. 28: Explore Horticulture!, Legion Hall, Lacombe (also Jan. 9 in Airdrie and Jan. 23 in Westlock). Contact: Dustin Morton 403-740-6539 Nov. 28: Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project, Manville Elks/Legion Hall, Manville (also Nov. 28 in Two Hills). Contact: Mara 780-267-9658

Dec. 3: Top 10 Tips for Optimizing Dairy Revenue/Cows are talking? We need to listen, Best Western Plus Denham Inn & Suites, Leduc. Contact: Farm Credit Canada 1-888-332-3301 Dec. 3: Hemp Growing Presentation Series, ACFA building, Saint-Paul (also Dec. 10 in Two Hills). Contact: Suzanne Prevost 780-573-4516 Dec. 3: Strategies to Weather Nature’s Challenges Workshop, Community Hall, Anselmo. Contact: West-Central Forage Association 780-727-4447 Dec. 8-9: Farming Smarter Conference, Lethbridge Coast Hotel & Conference Centre, Lethbridge. Contact: Jamie 403381-5118 Dec. 8-10: Western Canadian Conference on Soil Health, Radisson Inn, Edmonton. Contact: ARECA 780-612-9712 Dec. 15: The Hedging Edge Commodity Marketing Course, Holiday Inn, Red Deer. Contact: Rick Taillieu 780-678-6167 2016 Jan. 12: Pricing Principles (for retail sales), Agri-Food Business Centre, Leduc. Contact: Ag-Info Centre 1-800-387-6030 Jan. 19-20: Agronomy Update 2016, Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, Red Deer. Contact: Ag-Info Centre 1-800-387-6030

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Two 4-H leaders named to Hall of Fame

wo outstanding Albertans are being recognized for their longtime service to 4-H and their communities. Dorothy Carlson from Cherhill and Sherry Howey from Valleyview are the 82nd and 83rd inductees into Alberta’s 4-H Hall of Fame. Carlson has been a 4-H leader and volunteer for nearly 20 years at the club, district, and provincial levels. She has held numerous positions, including regional council president and northwest director, and has been a member of numerous committees. Howey joined 4-H as a youth member and has been a 4-H leader and volunteer for more than 15 years at the dis-

trict, regional and provincial levels. She has held such positions as district council president and Peace Region director. The 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional 4-H leaders for their exemplary service, mentorship and volunteerism in their communities. Candidates are nominated by their 4-H peers and are evaluated based on their leadership qualities, community references and contributions to 4-H, agriculture and their local communities. Set to celebrate its centennial in 2017, 4-H Alberta is the largest youth organization in the province with more than 250,000 alumni. — AAF release

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

CASE 6000 SWATHER 25-FT, shiftable table, 1200-hrs, gas, PU reels; 25 JD disc wing-type; 14-ft Cockshut deep tillage cultivator; 22-ft Case 5500 deep tillage cultivator w/mount harrows; 1976 3tonne GMC grain truck; 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada SUV, 260,000-kms, AWD; 1998 Ford 150 Ext cab Pickup truck; 70x40 Brandt grain auger w/16-hp Kohler engine & various grain augers; MF 88 gas tractor w/#80 Ezee-On loader; Ford utility tractor w/FEL; Case 2590 2WD tractor, duals, 5700-hrs. Phone (780)919-9985.

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BUILDINGS STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS, 20-ft & 40-ft. Wind, water & rodent proof. 1-866-517-8335, (403)540-4164, (403)226-1722 magnate@telus.net

BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS

MACHINERY LTD. 25’ Hesston PT Swather ..........................................$3,000 25’ 725 CIH (MacDon) PT Swather .........................$3,000 40’ Morris 3100 Hoe Drills, mover and hitch ............$10,000 946 Versatile Ford Tractor, 5,000 hrs, 24.5 x 32 D....$50,000 265 MF Tractor & Loader, diesel, multi power, 3 pth, Eeze-On loader, looks & runs great ................... $13,000 B275 IHC Tractor & Loader .....................................$3,500 560 Hesston Round Baler, 1,000 PTO ................... $5,500 660 NH Round Baler, 540 pto, nice shape ..................$5,500 30’ 4590 EEZEON Double Disc, good condition .... $36,000 44’ 820 F.C. Deep Till Air Seeder, harrows ................. CALL 2320 F.C. TBH Air Tank, complete with 320 - 3rd tank ... CALL 40’ 340 F.C. Chisel Plow & 75 Packer Bar, P30’s... $30,000 Degelman Dozer Frame MF 4000 Series 4WD .....$1,000 41’ Flexicoil 300 B Chisel Plow, 3 bar harrows ..... $12,500 Flexicoil 6 Run Seed Treater....................................... $750 100’ 65XL Flexicoil Sprayer, complete with windguards, elec. end nozzles single tips, auto rate, excellent condition ... $12,500 29’ 225 DOW Kello- Bilt Tandem Disc, 28” smooth front & rear blades, 10.5” spacing, oil, bath bearings, as new .... $60,000 47’ 820 Flexicoil Chisel Plow, 4 bar harrows ......... $67,500 2009 GMC Topkick 20 ft. Grain Truck, automatic, silage gate, air ride suspension,approx. 7,000 kms ....$105,000 New E-Kay 7”, 8”, 9” Bin Sweeps available .......... CALL HD 8 x 1200 (39.37’) Sakundiak Grain Auger, E-Kay mover, belt tightener, spout, 20 HP Kohler, nice shape...$8,750 HD 8 x 1600 (53’) Sakundiak Grain Auger ..........$1,250 8” Wheat Heart Transfer Auger, hydraulic drive .......$1,500 New Outback RTK BASE stn............ Clearance Price - Call New Outback MAX & STX Guidance & mapping........In Stock New Outback E-Drive, TC’s......................................In Stock New Outback E-Drive X, c/w free E turns.................In Stock New Outback S-Lite guidance ...........**In Stock** $1250 New Outback VSI Steering Wheel Kits .................. In Stock Used Outback E-Drive Hyd. kits .................................. $500

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WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS & retrievers, any condition. Farm Equipment Finding Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT 59860. (406)883-2118

RECONDITIONED COMBINE HEADERS. RIGID & flex, most makes & sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, (306)344-4811 or Website: www.straightcutheaders.com Paradise Hill, SK.

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725008

725009

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2005 John Deere 9660 Combine, L/A, Guidance,

2009 New Holland 94C

2187/1629 hrs, Singles, 2009 Macdon pw7 pick

36’ Header, 36ft Auger, Trans, Cr Adapter, PU reel

$149,000

$49,000

USED COMBINES

*0% – 24 month on Select Case IH Combines 2013 Case IH 9230, 847/615 hrs, duals, loaded ...........$299,000 2013 Case IH 9230, duals, loaded, 1035/761 hrs ...................................................... $299,000 2013 Case IH 9230, 1041/746 hrs, Guidance, L/A, duals, PU header .......................................................$299,000 2013 Case IH 9230, duals, guidance, 1147/827 hrs .....$299,000 2013 Case IH 9230, new cab, 660/529 hrs, loaded ......$389,000 2013 NH CR9090, 520/350 hrs, L/A, duals, guidance ...................................................................$350,000 2012 NH 9090, loaded, 670/500 hrs ...............SOLD $310,000 2012 NH CR9090, 1240/910 hrs, Guidance, DSP, diff, duals .............................................................$299,000 2012 Case IH 8230, L/A Duals, 752/578 ......... SOLD $315,000 2011 NH CR9080, Deluxe PSD Chopper, Guidance, Leather, HID, 620 Duals, 1005/730 hrs...........................................$229,000 2011 NH CR9090Z, 1026/724 hrs, L/A, duals, guidance ...................................................................$289,000 2011 Case IH 7120, duals, Guidance, PU, 1100/805 hrs ............................................................$249,000 2010 NH CR9090Z, 850/650 HRs., Guidance, L/A, PU header .............................................SOLD $289,000 2010 Case IH 8120, Guidance, 1424/1126 hrs, sm tube RT, fine cut chopper ........................SOLD $249,000 2009 Case IH 6088, YPM, Leather, Ext wear, 950/750 hrs ..............................................................$195,000 2009 Case IH 8120, 1850/1250 hrs, L/A, duals, hopper top ......................................................$210,000 2009 Case IH 8120, duals, L/A 1643/1357 hrs SOLD $210,000 2009 NH CR9070, 1350/1200 hrs, Duals, L/A, SOLD $215,000 2009 NH CX8080, L/A, 1750/1300 hrs .........................$189,000 2008 Case IH 7010, duals, fine cut chopper, L/A, 1661/1249 hrs ...................................................$210,000 2007 Case IH 2588, 2500/1925 hrs, chopper, HID, Duals ...................................................$149,000 2007 NH CR9070, L/A, 1542/1264 hrs .........................$199,000 2007 Case IH 7010, duals, 2630/1630 hrs, P/U header, L/A .................................$149,000 2006 NH CR960, 2300/1900 hrs, Pickup Header..........$119,000

725010

D L O S 2013 Case IH 1903 Windrower, 50hrs, 36 ft, shears deluxe cab

$139,000

2006 NH CR960, 2050/1687 hrs ......................SOLD $99,000 2005 JD 9660, 2187/1629 hrs, guidance .....................$149,000 2004 Case IH 8010, 2006 2016, L/A, singles, 2663/1968 hrs..............................................$169,000 2004 Case IH 2388, AFX rotor, chopper, AFS, 2357/2028 hrs., L/A, 2015 swathmaster PU ................$99,000 2003 Case IH 2388, 2580/1992 hrs, L/A, PU Header ......$95,000 1999 Case IH 2388, hopper top, 4100/2876 hrs, 1015 PU header, L/A ....................................................$89,000 1992 Case IH 1680, 4033 hrs, L/A, 1015 PU header ..........................................................$25,000 1986 Case IH 1680, PU header, 25’,4200 hrs .................$22,900

USED WINDROWERS

2013 Case IH WD1903, 36 ft, shears, deluxe cab, 110/60 hrs.................................SOLD $114,000 2012 Case IH WD2303, 36 ft, 550 hrs, shears ..............$110,000 2011 MacDon M205, 30 ft, 950/686 hrs ......................$125,000 2008 WD1203, 36ft, hyd roller, 550/403 hrs...................$95,000 1998 Macdon 4920, 30ft, PU Reel, 1700 hrs .....SOLD $45,000

USED 2WD TRACTORS

2014 Case IH Farmall, 140A, Loader, MFD, 830 hrs ........$86,000 2012 Case IH Farmall, 140A, Loaded, MFD, 700 hrs .......$89,000 2008 Challenger MT565B, MFD, Loader/Grapple, powershift ......................................................SOLD $79,000

USED HAYBINES

725012

725013

725014

2013 Case IH 9230

2013 Case IH 9230 Combine, loaded, 1035/761 hrs, duals, spreaders

Combine, hopper top, 4100/2876 hrs, 1015 PU header, L/A

$299,000

$89,000

Combine, Loaded, 847/615 hrs, duals, spreaders

2013 NH T9.615, 1020 hrs, luxury, 36” Tracks, HID, Cab Susp, guidance ..............................SOLD $389,000 2013 Case IH 600 Quad, PTO, 1700 hrs ..........SOLD $399,000 2009 Case IH 485, 800/38 Duals, Diff Lock, 5 Hyds, Guidance, HD Hyd ......................................................................$239,000 2008 Case IH 535 Quad, 3030 hrs, diff lock, guidance, PTO ...........................................................$239,000 1993 Ford 876, 5800 hrs, duals .....................................$49,000 1981 JD 8440, 9400 hrs, 18.4/38 duals, 4 hyd ..............$19,000

USED HEADERS

2 - 2014 Case IH 3162, 45’, auger, transpeed ................$89,000 2011 Case IH 2152, 40 ft auger, single knife, no adapter......................................................SOLD $40,000 2008 MacDon D60, 40 ft, adapter, auger, trans ..............$38,000 2008 NH 94C, 36 ft, adapter, trans, auger .........SOLD $45,000 2005 NH 994-30, 30 ft U2 pickup reel, tx adapter ..........$27,500 2005 NH 94C-30, 30 ft hyd fore/aft.,trans, gauge wheels .............................................................$39,500 2005 NH 94C - 42 ft., transport, auger, CR adapter ......... SOLD $39,000 3 - 2004 MacDon 973, headers, auger, transport, CR adapters....................................SOLD $35,000 2004 Honeybee, GB36, 36 ft, Split Reel, transport ........... SOLD $39,000 1994 Macdon 960, 30ft, tr adapter ...............................$10,000

USED ROUND BALERS

1999 Case IH 2388

2012 Case IH 3330, 100ft, Aim, 2 sets tires, autoboom, accuboom, 1300 hrs ................................$269,000 2012 Case IH 4430, 120 ft aim, viper, guidance, loaded, 1275 hrs .......................................$279,000 2011 Rogator 1194, 120 ft, sectional, viper, 2 sets of tires, 2200 hrs ...................................................................$205,000 2011 Rogator 1194, 120 ft, sectional, viper, 2250 hrs, 2 set tires ..................................................................$205,000 2009 Case IH 4420, 120 ft, Aim, 2 sets tires, viper, 2550 hrs ..........................................................$239,000 2009 Case IH 4420, Guidance, 120ft, Aim, auto box, 2 sets tires, 2200 hrs ................................................$239,000 2007 Rogator 874SS, 3100 hrs, 320-50, 800 gal, fenders, 480/42 tires .................................................SOLD $119,000 2007 JD 4720, 90ft, Guidance, 1490 hrs......................$189,000 2005 Rogator 1074, Auto Boom, 2 sets of tires, 3700 hrs, 100’ .............................................SOLD $115,000

USED AIRDRILLS

2011 Case IH PH800, 60on10, DS, VR, TBT 2010 3430 ........................................................$200,000 2010 Case IH P800/3430 Tank, 70ft, 12inch, DS ..........$149,000 2008 Case IH SDX40/ADX3430 tank, VR, 40ft, liquid kit ....................................................................$139,000 2008 Seedmaster 50ft, 10”, NH P1060 430 B, tank, DS, liquid tank on board ............................................$169,000 2007 Seedhawk 66’, 12”, Bourgault DS ..........SOLD $110,000 1997 Bourgault 4300 Tank, DS ......................................$35,000

2009 NH H7460 discbine, 16 ft, 1000 PTO, rubber/rubber ..............................................................$29,000 2004 NH BR780, 590 pto, STD PU, Auto Wrap ................ $16,900 2010 Lemken, Rubin 12S/1200, 40ft new blades .........$139,000 1999 NH 1475, 18ft ....................................................... $11,999 1999 NH 1475, 16’, rubber rolls .....................................$16,000 2008 Riteway 8168, 68 ft, Hyd. Pressure .......................$35,000 2004 Brandt 7000, 70 ft, Hyd. angle ..............................$28,900 2012 Case IH, 1240 Pivit Planter 16/31 rows, 2006 Highline 8000, 1000 PTO ......................................$12,900 1999 Riteway 77 ft, Hyd. angle ......................................$22,000 bulk fill ........................................................................$99,000 Hesston BR25, tub style ......................................SOLD $3,999

USED HARROWS

BALE PROCESSORS

USED 4WD TRACTORS

USED SPRAYERS

USED DISCS PLANTERS

NEW GRAIN CARTS

2014 Unverferth 1610, U-Harvest, scale, *0% for 24 Months on select Case IH Sprayers 2013 Case IH 4430, 120ft, loaded, 983 hrs ..................$329,000 tarp, tracks ................................................................$149,000 *0%/60 months or 4.25 for 84 months 2013 Unverferth 9250, scale, tarp ..................................$52,000 2008 Case IH 485 Quad, diff lock, guidance, 2012 Case IH 4430, 120ft, 1082 hrs, AIM, 30” tracks, 4500 hrs .................................................$229,000 Guidance, Dividers, 2 sets tires ..................................$299,000 2013 Unverferth 1315, scale, tarp ..................................$82,000 * See Dealer for Details, Restrictions May Apply.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Equipment

TRACTORS Various

Barb Wire & Electric High Tensile Smooth Wire

GAUGE WHEEL & GAUGE WHEEL KIT

Big Tractor Parts, Inc.

SPOOLER

3” & 4” OPTIONS

Roll up Silage Roll up & unroll lay Plastic & Grain OR flat plastic water Bags; hose (up to 6” diameter 11” flat) Features:

www.ridgelandmanufacturing.ca

Geared For The Future

• Mounts to tractor draw bar, skidsteer, front end loader, post driver, 3 pt. hitch or deck truck (with receiver hitch & rear hydraulics);

Network

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• Spool splits in half to remove full roll;

TracTors

• Shut off/Flow control valve determines speed;

• pulling out old wire (approx. 3 to 5 minutes to roll up 80 rod or ¼ mile)

The Level-Winder II

TRACTORS Various

Rolls wire evenly across the full width of the spool automatically as the wire is pulled in! Call for Local Dealers in Sask., Alta. and B.C.

Central Alberta Machinery Sales & Service Ltd Ken Lendvay 403-550-3313 Red Deer, Alberta e-mail: kﬂendvay@hotmail.com www.levelwind.com

TRACTORS Various

BUYING SPRING THRASHED CANOLA & GRAIN “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

Wheat, Barley, Oats, Peas, etc. Green or Heated Canola/Flax

The Icynene Insulation System®

www.penta.ca

JD 4230 loader available JD 4250 FWA, with 280 loader JD 4430 c/w loader JD 4440 FWA, c/w loader JD 4455, FWA, loader available JD 7600, FWA, loader available JD 7700, FWA, with loader 3 pth JD 7800 FWA, 740 loader with 3 pth Clamp on Duals, 20.8x38-18.4x38

*Portion of tours may be Tax Deductible

Select Holidays 1-800-661-4326

www.selectholidays.com CAREERS Help Wanted

BOW VALLEY TRADING LTD.

1-877-641-2798

WANTED: PERMANENT FT EMPLOYEE for potato farm. Applicants should have previous potato farm experience. Must be reliable, detailed oriented, have Class 3 driver’s licence & mechanical experience an asset. Duties include working on & around potato handling equipment & other farm equipment, directing seasonal employees, irrigation duties. Family housing available. Salary depends upon experience. www.norbestfarms.com Send resumes to norbest@albertacom.com If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-665-1362.

Watch your profits grow!

2003 MacDon HarvestPro 8140 swather 25-ft. 972 w/pickup reel and canola auger, 1380/1061 hrs. Always shedded since new, excellent condition. $58,000. (204)526-7169

• Swath grazing or rotational grazing

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BUYING HEATED/DAMAGED PEAS, FLAX & GRAIN “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

• Sprayed foam insulation • Ideal for shops, barns or homes • Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient®

TRACTORS John Deere

Works great for ...

1-877-250-5252

BUYING HEATED/DAMAGED PEAS, FLAX & GRAIN “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

www.bigtractorparts.com

• Hydraulic Drive (roll or unroll);

RURAL & CULTURAL TOURS

“ON FARM PICK UP”

1-800-982-1769

ridgemetal@hotmail.com

BUYING:

• Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed

RED OR GREEN 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement parts for your Steiger drive train. 2. We rebuild axles, transmissions and dropboxes with ONE YEAR WARRANTY. 3. 50% savings on used parts.

204-866-3558

TRAVEL

HEATED CANOLA & FLAX

STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST

CAN BE CONVERTED TO:

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

ADVERTISE with AFE Classifieds

1-800-587-4711

SEED / FEED / GRAIN SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Hay & Straw

Place your ad today call

1-800-665-1362

Alfalfa & Straw in 3x4 Square Bales Dairy & Beef Quality, Alfalfa has Been Tested Stored Inside, Delivery Available. (204)746-4505

FINANCE, TRADES WELCOME 780-696-3527, BRETON, AB

HAY FOR SALE, GOOD quality round bales. Phone (807)709-0771.

TRACTORS Various

SPECIAL EDITION Manitoba Ag Days Taking place Jan. 19, 20 & 21, 2016 at the Brandon Keystone Centre

The Manitoba Co-operator is presenting a great opportunity for you to feature your business, products or booth at Manitoba Ag Days in the Jan. 7th edition. The Manitoba Ag Days Show is a winter indoor exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment held in Brandon every January. The Show attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and North Central United States and provides an annual opportunity for producers to comparison shop for everything they need for their agricultural operations.

DEADLINE: DEC. 21st · ISSUE DATE: JAN. 7th Contact your Manitoba Co-operator Sales representative to book your space today!

Terry McGarry Ph: 204-981-3730 Fax: 204-253-0879 Email: trmcgarr@mts.net

Warmer Winter, longer seasons

Butter is Back

David Phillips sees more climate change » PG 3

Consumption up six per cent last year » PG 15

November 5, 2015

SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!

The new government’s ag ‘to do’ list Ralph Goodale says improvements to grain transportation and trade are top priorities, but safety nets and research are also on the agenda BY allan DaWson Co-operator staff

rain transportation and trade are top of the new Liberal government’s agricultural agenda, says veteran Saskatchewan MP and former agriculture minister Ralph Goodale. Other priorities include determining if farm aid programs are adequate, investing in infrastructure to protect soil and water and refocusing the government’s role in scientific research. The Canadian Wheat Board is

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Concerns expressed over loopholes in farmland ownership act The Manitoba Farm Industry Board asks for feedback on how to strengthen legislation preventing foreigners from buying farmland

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‘12 NEW HOLLAND T8.275, Eng Hrs 1403, 273 HP

‘14 NEW HOLLAND H7150/HS16, ‘13 NEW HOLLAND CR7090, 16’

$179,000 SC

$45,000 SC

‘14 NEW HOLLAND CR8090, ‘11 NEW HOLLAND BR7090, Eng Hrs 367, Sep Hrs 273, Duals, Elec Trap

Auto Wrap, Narrow, Twine

$409,000 SC

$29,000 SC

‘12 NEW HOLLAND BR7090, ‘14 NEW HOLLAND CR8090, 9000 Bales, 2.07m PU, hydraulic pickup lift,

$25,000 SC

AIR DRILL

1996 Bourgault 5710/3225 . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 1996 Bourgault 5710/4350 . . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 2008 Flexi-Coil 5500/4350 . . . . . . . . . $139,000 2009 Morris C1/8370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 2010 Morris CONTOUR/8650 . . . . . . $225,000 2006 New Holland 500/3450/345 . $115,000 2009 New Holland P2060/P1060. . .$149,000 2010 New Holland P2070/P1060 . . .$185,000 2011 New Holland P2070/P1060 . . . .$185,000 2002 New Holland SD440/SC380 . . $69,000

BALE WAGON

1950 Misc HAAKUS WGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500

BALER/ROUND

2008 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 2008 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 2009 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 2011 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 2011 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 2012 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 2012 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 2012 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 2004 New Holland BR780 . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000

COMBINE

2012 New Holland CR7090. . . . . . . . . $249,000

Eng Hrs 361, Sep Hrs 279, Duals, Elec Trap,

$409,000 SC

2012 New Holland CR7090. . . . . . . . . $269,000 2012 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . .$310,000 2012 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . .$310,000 2012 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . $349,000 2013 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . .$310,000 2013 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . $349,000 2013 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . $349,000 2013 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . $349,000 2013 New Holland CR8090 . . . . . . . . $399,000 2008 New Holland CR9060. . . . . . . . .$189,000 2008 New Holland CR9060. . . . . . . . .$189,000 2009 New Holland CR9060. . . . . . . . .$189,000 2010 New Holland CR9060 . . . . . . . . $259,000 2008 New Holland CR9070 . . . . . . . . $239,000 2009 New Holland CR9070 . . . . . . . . $239,000 2010 New Holland CR9070 . . . . . . . . $259,000 2011 New Holland CR9070 . . . . . . . . . $269,000 2011 New Holland CR9070 . . . . . . . . . $269,000 2011 New Holland CR9070 . . . . . . . . . $269,000 2005 New Holland CR960 . . . . . . . . . . $129,000 2007 New Holland CX8080 . . . . . . . . . $159,000 2005 New Holland CX840 . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 2003 New Holland CX860 . . . . . . . . . . $99,000

DEEP TILLAGE

2012 Horsch Anderson RT370 . . . . . . . $85,000

DISK

John Deere 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000

Eng Hrs 797, Sep Hrs 575, 408 HP, 315 BU

NEW ‘14 NH SPDRWR 130, 130 HP, 600/65R28 Tires

$269,000 SC

CALL FOR PRICING SC

NEW ‘14 NH BOOMER 24,

‘14 NEW HOLLAND L213 - C238,

$10,900 SC

CALL FOR PRICING SC

24HP, 23x8.50-12, 12-16.5, Ind Tires

VARIABLE - NEW & USED, 46-84 HP

‘14 HORSCH RT300,

‘14 NH GUARDIAN SP SERIES,

CALL FOR PRICING TA

CALL FOR PRICING SC

30’

NEW, 305-365 HP, 120’, Fr Boom,

HEADER COMBINE

2014 Honey Bee 4036. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 2003 Honey Bee 94C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 1997 Honey Bee SP30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 1996 Honey Bee SP36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 1998 Honey Bee SP36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,000 2005 Honey Bee SP36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 2012 Honey Bee SP40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 2013 New Holland 740CF . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 2009 New Holland 74C . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 2014 New Holland 790CP . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 2014 New Holland 790CP . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 2014 New Holland 880CF . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 2014 New Holland 880CF . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 2014 New Holland 880CF . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 2004 New Holland 94C . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 2010 New Holland 94C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 2012 New Holland 94C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 2012 New Holland 94C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,000

MANURE SPREADER

2015 New Holland 195HBS . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000

MOWER CONDITIONER

2006 AGCO Hesston 1275 . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 1994 Case IH 8370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 1990 John Deere 1600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 2008 New Holland 1441 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 1999 New Holland 1475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000

SHAUNAVON

2001 New Holland 1475/2300 . . . . . . . . $19,000 2006 New Holland 1475/2316 . . . . . . . .$23,000 2005 New Holland 1475/HS18 . . . . . . .$23,000 2009 New Holland H7150/HS16 . . . . .$29,000 2009 New Holland H7450 . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 2012 New Holland H7460 . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,000

RAKE/WHEEL

2009 Misc 14 WHEEL RK . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 2015 New Holland 1225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,000

SPRAYER

2009 New Holland S1070 . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 2012 New Holland S1070 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

TRACTOR

1984 Case IH 886 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 2005 Case IH STX425Q . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,000 1950 John Deere 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 1994 John Deere 7600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 2010 New Holland 3040 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 2012 New Holland T8.275 . . . . . . . . . . . $179,000 2003 New Holland TC21DA. . . . . . . . . . . $15,000

WINDROWER

1998 Case IH 8825HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 2005 MacDon 9352I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$72,000 1989 New Holland 1118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500

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306-297-4131

306-692-7844

403-528-2800

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NEW RB560 SPECIALTY CROP BALERS

Duravee rake, 2015

New twine wrap 1000 PTO

CALL FOR PRICING

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NEW HOLLAND T7-210

NEW HOLLAND POWERSTAR T4.75

2015 NEW HOLLAND L225 Heater, air, 2 speed.

10 x 70 Back Saver, Multi- Flight Hopper

CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING

DEMO $10,800

2015, full power shift, 3pt hitch, c/w 855 New Holland TL loader, bucket, grapple.

2015, 75hp, 4WD front end loader, bucket, cab air

NEW BUHLER 2450 BALE MOVERS Hauls 14 big round!

2006 SOVEMA 12 WHEEL RAKE Hydraulic fold

8,900

2015 BUHLER FARM KING

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NEW HOLLAND 1431 DISCBINE 2004, 13’ hydra-swing

19,500

WILPAC 16’ LANDROLLER 2015, w/transports

19,500

NEW HOLLAND BOOMER 3045 CVT

2015 HIGHLINE CFR 650

28,875

CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING

2010, cab, air, 3pt super steer, 162 hrs

Bale Processor, “Simply the Best!”

QUALITY USED HAYING EQUIP. FIELD READY CASH PRICES 2015 NEW HOLLAND L220, HEATER, AIR, 2 SPEED . . . CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING 2012 CASE DC162 DISCBINE, 15.7 HYDRO SWING, 1000 PTO, AS NEW . . . $27,900 NEW HOLLAND BC5070 HAYLINER HYDRAULIC TENSIONER, HYDRAULIC TONGUE QUARTER TURN CHUTE, FLOATATION TIRES . . . . . . . . . CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING

2011 FP 240 HARVESTER

29P Windrow Pick Up, single Axle, Big Shaft 1000 PTO

USED HIGHLINE BALE PROCESSOR 7000 SERIES CATTLEMAN SPECIAL . . . . $9,900

38,500

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5410 - 43 ST. Rimbey AB • Phone: 403.843.3700 • Fax: 403.843.3430

www.rimbeyimplements.ca

Al York

Cell: 403-783-0593 Home: 403-783-5317

alyork@rimbeyimplements.ca