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Agency has proved its worth, industry leaders say

Mandated minimums for grain movement are set to expire this summer — but Alberta crop industry leaders say they’re still needed

By ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

he Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency is being dissolved — and its demise is being mourned by many in the industry. “We were surprised and disappointed,” said Dave Chalack, a rancher and veterinarian who is chair of ALMA’s board. “I know we had a great organization and one that has evolved in a significant and positive way over its lifetime.” This past year, the agency put about $28.5 million into more

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A record amount of grain was moved through West Coast terminals in the last crop year, but Alberta crop commissions say the system still isn’t working properly. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK By JENNIFER BLAIR AND ALLAN DAWSON Staff

anada’s railways moved a record amount of grain for the 2014-15 crop year — but any improvements were mostly thanks to luck, not fixes to the system, say users. “A lot of the same issues that were evident in 2013 and 2014 are still there, but

we’ve had a good run based on excellent weather, lower volumes, and less competition for those volumes,” said Tom Steve, general manager of Alberta Wheat. “While we’re relatively pleased with the movement we’ve had over the last couple of years, we still have the same issues that existed and that could once again create problems for us if we have a large crop or adverse weather conditions.” A record 35.8 million tonnes of bulk

grain was loaded from western port terminals, says the 2014-15 annual report released in early April by Quorum Corporation, Canada’s government-appointed grain monitor. That’s up 15 per cent from 31.1 million tonnes in 2013-14 and slightly more than the previous record of 31.9 million set in 1983-84, said Quorum president Mark Hemmes.

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ARE WE MISSING THE MARK?

EVERYBODY LOVES LENTILS

columNists Gord Gilmour Rural kids don’t get the same opportunities as urban ones

Brenda Schoepp

Beef veteran says feeding cattle to higher weights is the wrong thing to do

BOOK SALUTES UNSUNG HEROES Author wanted to shine spotlight on farmwives and their ‘unbelievable’ contributions

Change is happening, and food producers need to adjust

Seed and inoculant sales suggest acreage could jump by 25 per cent this year

In a warm year, get ready for an early thunderstorm season

Low dollar and a robust demand for pulses, canola, and specialty crops has spared Prairie producers from troubled times By ALEXIS KIENLEN

“We’re kind of at a point where we need to protect our working capital and build adequate working capital if we start seeing some further stresses in the market.”

AF STAFF

Craig Klemmer

Massive global stockpiles of corn, soybeans, wheat, and other commodities mean low prices and gloomy times in the U.S. — but it’s a different story north of the border. Photo: REUTERS/KIM KYUNG-HOON/FILES But the low loonie — which has been creeping towards the 80-cent market in recent weeks — will be less of a shield if it continues to climb. “The impact of the change in the Canadian dollar is going to have an impact on profitability, and right now, it’s still providing us with cautious optimism,” said Klemmer. Still, surveys conducted by the conference board in the last two years consistently show Canadian farmers are optimistic, with more than half saying they expect their businesses to grow over the next five years.

“It was remarkable how optimistic Canadian farmers were in regards to their growth prospects,” said Burt. Back on the farm, there are other positives — lower fuel costs, relatively stable input prices, and if the slowdown in the oilpatch hasn’t made it easier to find workers, the pressure on wages has lessened. And while global stockpiles of most crops are piling up, there are exceptions which are benefiting Prairie growers. “But for other commodities, like pulses, there is strong demand,” said Klemmer, noting Western Canada has stepped in

to fill demand for pulses caused by severe drought in India. “That’s creating a lot of optimism,” he said. “If you look at our recent farmland values report, we have fairly strong growth numbers in Alberta and Saskatchewan.” “We have a lot of specialty crops where Canada has a large market share in terms of global trade,” added Burt. “We’ve managed to establish ourselves as key players and in many respects, that’s good, because it allows farm operators to get away from staples that might be more cyclical, in terms of price fluctuations, and allows them to have a more stable source of income.” It’s tough to forecast where the Canadian dollar will go, but Klemmer predicted there will be some fluctuation but not a steep jump in its value.

But there could be some pressure on commodity prices, and producers should sharpen their pencils and look at their management, he added. Producers should know their cost of production, make sure they understand their cost structure and work with their financial experts to prepare for the bad times. “That being said, we have low interest rates right now and we have some strong land value increases, so we’re kind of at a point where we need to protect our working capital and build adequate working capital if we start seeing some further stresses in the market. If you have that cash availability, you have opportunities,” said Klemmer. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

Country music star makes the case for Canadian beef

ountry superstar Paul Brandt is the host of a new video promoting Canadian beef, but the stars are Canadian producers and the landscape they work in. “If I asked you to imagine the world’s perfect place for raising beef, what would that look like?” Brandt asks at the opening of Canada Beef’s new promotional video. After a series of sun-drenched and snowcrusted scenes from ranches across the country, Airdrie’s famous son answers his own question.

“So what does the perfect place for raising beef look like? It looks like this,” says Brandt, gesturing towards a panoramic scene at Rick Burton’s Burke Creek Ranch near Claresholm. “It’s Canada and we put the best of it into our beef.” The video can be found at www. youtube.com/watch?v=v_IH4egPtDk or go to www.canadabeef.ca and click on the Watch tab in the upper right-hand corner. — Staff

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Sheltered from the storm — Canadian farm sector doing well s the U.S. enters a dark period for its farm economy, there’s cautious optimism in the Canadian agricultural outlook. “The net income and the overall situation in the United States is not looking good,” said Craig Klemmer, senior agricultural economist with Farm Credit Canada. “When we look at the net income expectations for 2016, there’s not a lot of optimism in the United States.” American farmers have been slammed by a steep drop in grain and oilseed prices, and livestock prices are now down, too. But the low Canadian dollar has sheltered producers north of the border. “Broadly, commodity prices are down from where they were a year or two ago, but they are high historically,” said Michael Burt, director of the Conference Board of Canada’s industrial economic trends group. “Canadian farmers have an additional advantage because if you’re selling commodities going onto global markets or priced according to global benchmarks, the weaker Canadian dollar is definitely good news.” And although pork prices have dropped, beef prices are still high in comparison to what they have been, he added.

In a new promotional video, Paul Brandt describes Canada as the ‘perfect place’ for raising beef. PHOTO: CANADA BEEF

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Alberta land prices continue to soar

2015 Farmland Values Report

Farm cash receipts were a ‘pleasant surprise’ last year and that kept upward pressure on land prices BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AND ALLAN DAWSON

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in Saskatchewan saw little or no increase or even a slight decrease in value in 2015 even though the provincial average was up 9.6 per cent, Gervais said.

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The value t wasaverage another big yearof forAlberta farmland increased 11.6% in 2015, climb and 12.9% in 2013. Values in the Alberta and Canadian farmfollowing gains of 8.8%Long in 2014 land prices, according to Farm The 11.6 per cent jump in Alberta province to climb since 1993. farmland prices in 2015 follows a Canada’shave annualcontinued survey. Credit

On average, provincial farmland string of big annual increases — prices jumped by 11.6 per cent, the 8.8 per cent in 2014, 12.9 per cent The majority ofFarmland the province in 2013,experienced and 13.3 in 2012.a steady increase in farmland ag lender said in its 2015 “The continued positive outValues Reportthroughout while nationally the they year. values The continued positive outlook on look on agriculture resulted in rose 10.1 per cent. agriculture resulted in many purchasing land for expansion many producers producers purchasing land But there are a lot of variations “Agricultural land in for expansion or to support sucacross the province, said Dave or to support succession planning. Agricultural land price increases were Weber, a valuations and agrology cession planning,” FCC said in its rural areas, especially in observed in northern, southern portionsthe ofproductive the province, summaryand for Alberta. “Agricultural specialist with Serecon, an Edmon- eastern areas, is ton agricultural consulting and land price increases were observed largely due to strong pulse crop prices. in northern, eastern and southern management company. continuing to show good “Cultivated land is still showing portions of the province, largely due strength.” to strong pulseresulted crop prices. Continsome fairly strong increases,” Continued strengthsaid in beef prices in increased demand for land Weber, who lives in Castor and ued strength in beef prices resulted used incities cattleinproducing areas as used well. increased demand for land farms part for time.grazing “Around the Dave Weber where there is recreational appeal for grazing in cattle-producing or it has been residential (expansion areas as well.” Thereinwere localized areasBountiful that started reflect farm cashto receipts and the impact of the pressure) the past, that’s where low interest rates are the primary wedownturn are seeing some softening. in the resource sector or appeared to have reached the point “We’ve got two different trends drivers in recent years, Gervais where the demand for cultivated land lessened. FCC had said. And while predicted going on: Agricultural land in rural “Overall I think valuations areas, especially in the productive lower farm cash receipts in 2015 in are in line with what we find for areas, is continuing to show good the wake of burgeoning global grain economic trends in the marketstrength. Less productive land stocks and falling prices, farm rev- place. But definitely there are and more urban surroundings are enues were a “pleasant surprise,” areas to monitor in terms of risk and could turn out to be a record and income coming down is one showing some weakness.” Like the rest of Canada, Alberta once all the data is in, he said. of them and interest rates — not The low loonie has been a big in 2016 but down the road — are farmland has been growing by double digits for several years, but factor. something we are monitoring.” “The current exchange rate the pace of those increases is slowWeber takes a similar stance. ing, said Farm Credit Canada’s chief is expected to be supportive of “The dollar and the economy commodity prices,” said Weber. is reflected in the reason why economist. “Nobody knows what farmland “Because farm revenue is consid- some of the land around urban The average value of Saskatchewan farmland increased 9.4% in 2015, values are going to look like in ered to be one of the factors that areas or recreational land is farm values, the lower 2016,” said J.P. Gervais. “For18.7% me influences showing a weakness,” following gains of in 2014 and 28.5% in 2013. Values in thehe said. it’s about giving the message that, value of the Canadian dollar is “As far as agricultural land goes, province have continued to risetosince 2002. be a positive influence it’s supported by revenue and from a risk management stand- expected point, make sure if you’re looking on farmland values.” commodity prices are still fairly However, the dollar has been decent, so we’re still seeing that at buying some land it makes sense While many areas of the province saw price increases, land prices in at the margin... that you can cash climbing, up about 15 per cent carrying on.” — with staff files the start of thestable year. or even decreased slightly. flow it... and have ability to sinceremained almost halfa strong of the province “I think the key for us is to see a akienlen@fbcpublishing.com repay the loan you’re using to buy The greatest increase in dollar values was areas pulses, allan@fbcpublishing.com that’s not seen going toin move up where that land.” too fast,” Gervais said. “I think that Weber also saidlentils, that it’s can diffi- be specifically grown. cult to predict what will happen to producers are still able to produce a profit, on average, (and) that really prices this year. relies on theon Canadian dollar stay-which resulted in a high “A year ago, I would have thought There was limited land available the market, that we would have seen things ing in that 75- to 80-cent range. demand in areas where either expanding or “If there’s farms a risk outwere there I would stalling a little more than what we existing say it’s with respect to the Canadian have,” he said. “There certainly are enabling the next generation through succession planning. sales that we’ve been finding that dollar and the ability for producers are showing that in a number of to produce a positive profit.” While located in the Some urban fringeworry alsothecontinued to see increased observers rapid areas, thereland are increases occurrise in Canadian farmland prices ring.” demand and values, the downturn in oil and gas has reduced off-farm Gervais said he thinks prices will is a bubble that could burst. But Gervaisthe said demand the ratio of farmland go income, up two to four per centhas this year which impacted for land in the southeast. — which would be in sharp con- values to farm cash receipts is close trast to American Corn Belt prices, to those of the last 50 years. Lower commodity prices (excluding pulse crops), “What this suggests to me, given late spring frosts which have already fallen five to six per cent and expected to drop fur- the (cash) receipts, given where resulting in reseeding, delayed rainfall during the growing season, and ther. But he stressed that averages interest rates are, farmland valuarest on sound economic argucansubsequent be deceiving. For example,during 50 tions rainfall harvest negatively impacted demand in many per cent of FCC’s benchmark acres ments,” he said.

Saskatchewan continued to have strong demand in specific regions while other regions have stabilized.

Wide range of farmland prices in Alberta Here are some examples of Alberta farmland prices from Dave Weber, a valuations and agrology specialist with Serecon, an Edmonton agricultural consulting and management company. The figures are per-acre averages and prices can vary considerably according to a parcel’s productivity as well as factors such as whether a large block of land is being sold and its proximity to an urban centre. Irrigated land around Taber: $7,000 Lacombe County: $5,000

Ponoka, Leduc, Rocky View and Parkland counties: $4,000 to $5,000 Highway 2 corridor and east to Highway 21 (includes Mountain View, Red Deer, Stettler and Camrose counties): $3,000 to $4,000 East of Edmonton (such as Lamont, Beaver, Three Hills): $2,000 to $3,000 Southern Alberta dryland: $2,000 to $3,000 Peace Country (more productive land): $2,000 to $3,000 Peace Country (less productive land): $1,000 to $2,000

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he agriculture community spends a lot of time and energy worrying about the future of the next generation of farmers. Succession planning has become a cottage industry, governments and agencies fall over backward creating young farmer programs, and there’s constant fretting over how we might smooth their way. But the fact is most of your kids won’t be returning to the farm. The largest portion of them will, inevitably, move off the farm or ranch, never to return outside family occasions and periodic visits with the grandkids in tow. It’s all just part of a long-standing pattern throughout Western Canada. Farms get larger, the rural population gets smaller and there are fewer new entrants to the business. I’ve been mulling all this since reading the Election Priorities document of Keystone Agricultural Producers, Manitoba’s main farm organization, released during the provincial election. It calls for increased funding for postsecondary agriculture students “to help offset the costs associated with moving to urban areas to attend school.” I don’t disagree with the diagnosis, I have a problem with the proposed solution because, to me, it is too narrow and doesn’t consider other problems related to moving to the city and getting the education needed to go further in life. These don’t magically disappear when

the sons and daughters decide to pursue lives in other directions. I certainly remember moving off the farm to Regina in the late 1980s as Saskatchewan struggled through the bust that followed the boom of the 1970s and early 1980s. There were few opportunities, and I will confess to enviously watching some of the other students head home to their parents’ basements and three square meals a day. Meanwhile I wondered how I was going to pay off those student loans. My roommate of the time still recalls subsisting on stale-dated chocolate bars and my weekly meat loaf nights. In the intervening years the bust was replaced by another boom and now another bust. Again, there are fewer opportunities. There won’t be a lot of teenagers with a high school diploma pulling down big wages in the oilpatch for a while, and education is going to be more important than ever. More and more jobs are being automated, and sometimes in surprising ways. Financial planners, for example, see a threat from algorithm-based portfolio management. Medical workers are said to be set to become an endangered species as diagnostic robots are poised in the coming years to automate the physical examination process. Reporting ‘bots’ are adding to journalism’s ongoing woes as a viable field of employment. Other more blue collar jobs are even grimmer. Automated trucks and taxis promise to put millions out of work in North America alone, for example. Against this backdrop, I think the kids

we should all be more worried about are the ones leaving the farm. They’re already starting in a bit of a hole in an education-oriented society, especially one becoming increasingly technical. The reality of smaller school divisions and limited dollars leads to fewer options. A friend’s son in Winnipeg, for example, was building fully functional robots in shop class the last two years of high school. He travelled twice to national competitions and today is a well-paid engineering technologist. I doubt he’d have had the same opportunities in rural Manitoba if he’d stayed there, and he’s told me as much. It all leads up to a lot fewer academically prepared rural Manitobans, and I say that knowing a lot of smart and welleducated people from farms across the province. It just happens to be a hard truth when you look at the overall numbers, as outlined in a report a few years back to Manitoba’s Rural Secretariat: “Not only do rural and small-town Manitobans have lower levels of education compared to individuals in urban centres, but the educational disparity between the two major regions is increasing.” I think the kids from rural areas deserve better. They don’t deserve to struggle to catch up to their urban peers or to have significantly higher unavoidable expenses. They’ll already be struggling enough with the transition from a farm to a city, and all the accompanying culture shock. We should be working to ease this transition for all of them, not just the ones returning to farm.

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BY DON LOBB

ealthy societies and healthy economies are the product of healthy soil. Healthy soil produces abundant inexpensive food in a sustainable and reliable way. This requires soil care on the part of land managers and courage on the part of policy-makers who oversee soil protection. Scientists who understand soil formation tell us the only sustainable way to use soil is to mimic nature. Here, the Prairies were covered with deep-rooted grasses and moist regions were covered with forest. Plant debris and undisturbed root systems stabilized the soil and protected it from intense storms. Living organisms (biota) in the soil contribute to the plant nutrient supply. Some soil biota produce a carbon-rich sticky material called glomalin that binds organic matter from decaying vegetation and dead biota to soil minerals to form aggregates. Aggregates are the small crumbly bits of soil found in undisturbed areas, such as native prairie or a forest floor. Aggregates are nutrient

rich, resist water and wind erosion, allow water infiltration and support a healthy balance of air and moisture. They are the strongest indicators of soil health. Cropland tillage destroys aggregates and these soil functions. Because most soil bioactivity is at or near the soil surface, even shallow or intermittent tillage is devastating, as is aggressive direct seeding. Progressive farmers have been able to mimic nature through the use of high levels of science, careful management, and commitment. They have developed and use no till, strip tillage or direct seeding with only a narrow strip of soil disturbed where the seed is planted. The undisturbed inter-row area retains necessary bioactivity to maintain soil health. Undisturbed roots and residue from the previous crop provide protection from erosion and moisture loss. Extended crop rotations improve soil and plant health. When cover crops are planted to provide extra soil cover and protection during the noncrop season, bioactivity and soil health improve so we can actually build and improve soil while grow-

ing agricultural crops. Never before in history has this been possible. The benefit of soil health is clear. In 2015, a new corn yield record of 532 bushels per acre (three times normal) was set in Virginia on ground that has been no till since 1987. We have corn and soybean yield champions in Ontario on ground that has not been tilled for more than 20 years. Intensive grazing triples beef production on the Prairies and horticulturists are capturing water with grassed interrow ground. Yet much cropland continues to be tilled in pursuit of short-term benefit. Habit and traditional values persist — regardless of known costs and long-term consequence. Tillage reduces soil productivity through tillage erosion, compaction, destroyed soil biota, oxidized organic matter and lost nutrient. Tillage releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and tillage destruction of soil aggregates and plant material destabilizes soil so that in humid regions sediment and nutrient contaminate waterways and dust storms recur on the Prairies.

Soil care and protection is everyone’s issue: • Farmers can contribute to sustainable soil management by adopting practices that contribute to soil health. With care, they can do this without sacrificing profit. • The public has a responsibility to take an interest in how farm soils are used – or abused. Everyone’s food supply and the environment are at risk. • Politicians, policy-makers and planners have responsibility in the protection of good foodland soils. This is not optional. • Accelerating population growth will be mirrored by food demand. Food demand and availability impact price and standard of living. That matters to everyone who eats. We know the importance of soil care and cropland protection. We know the consequence of indifference and carelessness. What will be our legacy to future generations? Don Lobb, P. ag, is a recipient of the L.B. Thomson Award, a member of the Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame and a lifelong soil-care advocate.

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Getting ready to deal with consumers’ expectations of the food system New research shows the public expects farmers, food companies, grocery chains, and restaurants to work as partners By BRENDA SCHOEPP AF columnist

iddhartha Gautama, the Indian fellow who we in the western world refer to as Buddha, once said: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” And in this he was right, for when we are ready to learn or seek some form of knowledge, someone comes into our life to enlighten us. Enlightenment has changed and now often comes via the Internet — the one thing most of humanity has access to with their cellphone. Just as I looked up Siddhartha for this column only to discover he was the Buddha, so is the reach of most folks when it comes to the process of discovery. It interests me how societies evolve and change. It used to be that we lived in isolation on remote farms. Now the public has pulled back the covers to see what we are doing, and how we are treating our animals and our staff. We used to talk on the phone extensively and now my landline could for all intents and purposes be disconnected. And today

there is as much excitement in cities about farming as there is in agriculture because folks have become enlightened about food. It is a good thing that information is readily available and that we, as students, are so eager to learn because it is coming through loud and clear from consumers that those in agriculture are in partnership with food companies, grocery stores, and restaurants when it comes to all things food. Read on fellow student. The Centre for Food Integrity (USA) has found consumers hold food companies and farmers largely responsible for transparency, which they equate to trust. The study found that when it comes to animal well-being, consumers rate food companies 49 per cent responsible, and farmers 30 per cent responsible. You could translate that into consumers giving food companies the rein to dictate animal welfare on farm — which, quite frankly, has been the interpretation by some groups. According to our hungry clients, food companies and farmers share the responsibility for the environment at

38 per cent and 37 per cent. Although farmers cannot control or influence the environmental footprint of a huge food company, we remain cast in the same arena and will share any disruption in the public trust. This is most interesting. In addition to animal welfare being on the radar of our clients, there is a deep interest in labour and human rights. That is a good thing because food companies had been part of the exploitation of labour for thousands of years. There have been slaves or servants and agricultural masters — usually the guys who owned the storage bins or had a connection with the royal family. The sky is no longer the limit when it comes to human rights because they are now manned and technology allows anyone to zoom in on a palm tree plantation or blueberry field. Consumers have had their say in this study and made a point that food companies hold 40 per cent of the responsibility and farmers are 32 per cent of the responsibility to ensure appropriate labour standards and human rights in food production.

Food safety is more broadly shared by all four parties with food companies at 37 per cent, farmers at 28 per cent, and grocery chains and restaurants at 17 per cent each. This is no surprise but again it shows the grave responsibility of food companies — packers, processors and manufacturers — in the eye of the public. Producers may not think they are responsible for the health of an individual consumer — but then again this is a moment for enlightenment. Food companies are seen as 41 per cent responsible for the impact of food on health and farmers are seen as 28 per cent responsible to deliver food that has a positive impact on health. You and I may know that beef is good for you and cannot stop someone eating three burgers a day and having coronary trouble. But that is not the point. The point is we are entrusted to produce food that contributes to good health. (I will wisely refrain from making a comment about corn, high-fructose syrup, and other such items here.) And finally the whole aspect of business ethics is addressed with consumers feeling food companies are 42 per cent responsible

and farmers are accountable at 27 per cent, with the balance between grocery chains and restaurants. Consumers do like farmers — but they do not let them off the hook in terms of ethical issues. The idea is that trust is built on the pillar of transparency — which in our consumers’ eyes includes the six areas cited above (ranging from animal welfare to human rights). This all translates into something we call social licence. It’s going to be interesting to see how much food companies put on our shoulders in order to satisfy consumer expectations, and we may have a hard time adjusting to the role of student if consumers press for more transparency. The teacher will soon appear and we will soon know as the new Canadian Centre for Food Integrity will launch in May in Ottawa with results of its research into Canadian public trust in food and farming. Stay tuned. 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

Rail car fleet the weakest link in grain supply chain A ‘corporate handout’ isn’t likely in the cards, but railways don’t want to invest with the MRE hanging over their heads BY BRUCE R. BURROWS

hile oil and gas, mining and other commodity sectors struggle, the grain and agri-food industries are going strong. This is a good thing, since it accounts for 6.7 per cent of GDP and supports one job in eight, employing over 2.2 million people. Globally, Canada is the fifthlargest exporter of agriculture and food products. However, there is a problem — that pipeline relies on a 40-yearold fleet of railway cars. A supply chain, like any chain, is only as strong as its weakest link, in this case an aging fleet of Government of Canada hopper cars. Commencing in the early 1970s, the federal government purchased roughly 13,500 covered hopper rail cars for grain service, and assigned the cars to CN and CPR. At the time, CN was still a money-losing Crown corporation, and export grain rates were frozen at the same level established in 1927 under the Crowsnest Pass Agreement. The railways claimed that their earnings from grain traf-

fic did not justify the investment in modern rail cars, and so the government purchased the rail cars instead of allowing the railways to raise their rates to farmers. Today, about 8,000 of these cars remain in service, and they are an average of 37 years old. In theory, a rail car can last up to 50 years, but this rarely occurs in practice. Just like an automobile, the repairs required to maintain a rail car increase over time, until it is no longer economic to fix. Most rail cars are usually scrapped well before their 50th year, and hopper rail cars typically last between 35 and 45 years. As these types of rail cars age, they become increasingly prone to defects, such as jammed top hatches and leaking outlet gates. The recent review of the Canada Transportation Act also concluded that the existing grain car fleet is nearing the end of its useful life and must be expanded and renewed. The report suggested the federal government can play an important role in the development of a “strategic plan on how best this can be achieved and under what timelines.”

Modern cars larger

More importantly, the Government of Canada rail cars are smaller and longer than the rail car type that is typically used by competing producers in the United States. At 4,550 cubic feet, the Canadian government rail cars have 13 per cent less carrying capacity than the 5,200-cubicfoot rail cars used south of the border. And the Canadian rail cars are longer than the contemporary design. This limits the number of rail cars that can be carried by a unit train, and stresses track capacity at port. Replacing the aging Government of Canada fleet with modern grain rail cars would result in an immediate improvement in the productivity of the Canadian export grain-handling system. In fact, CP has estimated that a more modern fleet of rail cars could increase the capacity of their grain unit trains by over 23 per cent, adding 3.8 million tonnes of additional capacity. If this same approach is extrapolated over the entire fleet of remaining government hopper cars, the increase in system capacity would be over 5.6 million tonnes.

Doing nothing is not an option. So, should the federal government make an investment? On the surface, a federal investment in grain rail cars would seem to be consistent with the new government’s desire to invest in infrastructure to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy, and enhance exports. However, the financial performance of Canada’s railways has improved dramatically since the early 1970s, and a “corporate handout” of this scale is unlikely to be politically popular. A second option is that the railways themselves should replace the government rail cars. For its part, CP has taken a firm position that it will not be making large investments in grain cars as long as its pricing freedom is constrained by the maximum revenue entitlement (MRE) formula. Plus, the federal government promised the shipping community that grain would be given priority policy attention and hinted that a “full review” of the grain transportation system would follow. These promises have thrown the cold water of uncertainty onto

the grain transportation market, just as the railways are tightening their belts due to the precipitous decline in the commodity markets. A third option is worth considering. A private-public partnership with one or more private sector partners would permit the government and the railways to facilitate the renewal of the Canadian grain fleet without an undue burden on the public purse, and without needing to wait for resolution of the review of the CTA and any proposed alterations. Suitable partners exist with rail car expertise and capital to invest, but before this model can proceed, the government must first recognize that there is a problem and commit to address it. Canada’s grain producers deserve a better, more modern supply chain and it is possible to achieve just that through a creative effort between the government and the private sector. Bruce Burrows is a 30-year veteran of the Canadian transportation and infrastructure sector and an Ottawabased consultant and lobbyist who has worked in the past for railways.

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GRAIN TRANSPORT } from page 1 “More grain moved through the grain-handling and transportation system in the 2014-15 crop year than at any other point in the history of the grain-monitoring program,” Hemmes said in an email. The system, as measured by rail car cycles and grain transit times, was a little less efficient than in 2013-14, “but it moved a hell of a lot more grain,” Hemmes said. “The minute reduction in efficiency is an anomaly. The bottom line: For everybody from the country to the port terminals, it was a far, far better year overall.” But that doesn’t mean the system is fixed, said Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association. “We don’t want people to read about this and say, ‘Problem solved,’” said Sobkowich. “It’s not solved.” Association members were mostly happy with their rail service last crop year, he said, but it was a drop in other rail traffic, including oil, that freed up capacity to move more grain. “Now is the time to prepare for the inevitability of demand for rail service from all industries converging at a high point again,” Sobkowich said. “If those forecasts are accurate, then long-standing, systemic system failures will re-emerge.”

‘Captive’ grain companies

Some parts of Alberta are still seeing those system failures, said Ward Toma, general manager of Alberta Canola Producers Commission. “Where both lines — both CP and CN — are present within the interswitching distance of 160 kilometres, we are seeing better performance to a certain degree,” said Toma, adding areas between Edmonton and Calgary are seeing “better pickup and movement.” “But in areas where there’s

“We still have the same issues that existed and that could once again create problems for us if we have a large crop or adverse weather conditions.”

“In areas where there’s really one main line, the guys are still telling us that some companies are two or three months behind in their pickups.”

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really one main line, the guys are still telling us that some companies are two or three months behind in their pickups. It’s April, but they’re delivering January contracts.” Grain companies in those areas are being “held hostage,” he said. And “the smaller the company, the bigger the problem.” “Grain companies are still captive at various points,” said Toma. “They have to wait for the cars to show up. They have to wait for the right number of cars to show up. They have to wait for the railways to pick them up and hope that they’ll get them delivered in time.” Oil crushers in particular are struggling with service delays, he added. “When you start talking to the crushers, who are moving oil in their own tankers and are very close to both lines, they’re not getting the service that they want,” said Toma. “To a degree, I think the rail companies are thinking, ‘The grain’s not going to go bad. We’ll move it eventually. Just don’t worry about it — we’ll get around to it.’ “That doesn’t help when you’re co-ordinating boats and shipments through a bottleneck in Vancouver.” Ten to 45 per cent of the time there are no cars unloading at port terminals, said Curt Vossen, Richardson International’s

president and CEO, citing data collected by the Ag Transport Coalition. “What we’ll have (when operating 24-7)... is guys sitting around twiddling their thumbs waiting for cars that aren’t going to show up,” he said. More grain moved in 2014-15, but often not when the railways said it would, Vossen said. “That means you’ve got... vessels waiting for grain that doesn’t get there,” he said. “At a high level, they moved more grain. Are we happy with that? Yes, but there are a lot of other measures that aren’t really reflected and many of those speak directly to the efficiency of the system.” Hemmes has often said Canada has the best grain-handling and transportation system in the world and he said 2014-15 demonstrated what’s possible. “But when you’ve got that long of a haul and the terrain, geography and climate we have to go through, having the best system isn’t good enough,” he said. “Best isn’t going to cut if you can’t be reliable.”

Mandated grain minimums

But on the whole, both the grain companies and the railways were happy with their performance. “I think we have demonstrated that, if the railways move more, we will keep up with that,” said Sobkowich of the capacity at

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paid. That was a significant financial hit to farmers.” The situation may not be as dire now, he said, but “that’s not to say that the tool that was used by the federal minister at that point in time is something that should be given up.” Steve agreed. “The minimum volume requirements were very effective in providing some discipline to move grain in a timely fashion. It’s not that we would advocate that those be in place on a permanent basis, but certainly, we think the government should retain the right to implement them if necessary.” Without those rights in place, Canada could face further damage to its reputation as a reliable seller of grain on the international market. “I think we have successfully regained the confidence of our international customers over the last few years by virtue of the fact that we’ve been delivering product in a timely fashion, but it’s still on the radar screen for our customers in Japan and Indonesia,” said Steve. “If we don’t address it, we’re going to have the same recurring issues with our transportation system over the course of the next number of years. “We could lose those markets, and we really can’t afford to have that.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com allan@fbcpublishing.com

Warning issued as anthrax shows up early Having a case this early in the year is unusual and the dry spring may be to blame

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western grain terminals. “It takes away the rail argument about operating 24-7.” Canadian Pacific spokesman Jeremey Berry credited their performance, in part, to CP’s dedicated train program, which allows shippers to manage cars. “CP does not favour one product or commodity over another and is well positioned to move grain in line with the needs of its customers,” Berry said in an email. “CP is committed to hauling grain and has continuously delivered on this commitment by moving record amounts.” CN spokesman Mark Hallman also pointed to record movement and said government-ordered minimum grain volumes in 2014 were unnecessary. Minimum grain volume mandates and extended interswitching should not be extended when they expire this summer, he said. But organizations like Alberta Wheat and Alberta Canola are fighting to keep those minimums, which were enacted following a record 77-milliontonne bumper crop in 2013. “The government-mandated minimums were needed in that time frame because nothing was moving,” said Toma. “The railways were putting other shipping products in front of grain, and farmers in some areas had not moved anything. They were getting desperate. They couldn’t move grain and weren’t getting

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lberta Agriculture and Forestry has confirmed a case of anthrax in a cow in Mackenzie County. A few cases of anthrax are reported in Western Canada nearly every year, typically between July and mid-September and usually following hot weather. This case is unusual in that it was detected in March. Anthrax spores survive in soil, and the disease seems to occur more frequently during dry weather. Early dry weather this year might contribute to cases of anthrax. Anthrax in animals is almost always fatal, with a rapid onset of severe disease within a few hours. Death loss can range from a single animal to a large number of animals in a very short period of time. If you suspect an animal might have anthrax or you have a sudden, unexplained death of an animal: • Call your veterinarian immediately to get a prompt and accurate diagnosis that will help in preventing the spread

of the disease in your herd and to other herds. A vet can also determine whether vaccination is appropriate. • Remove surviving animals from the pasture. • Do not move dead animals, and do not call for deadstock pickup. • Try to prevent scavenging of carcasses by covering them with a secured tarp or heavyduty plastic. Stake the edges to secure the plastic or tarp. The most common indicator of anthrax in animals is sudden death with no warning signs. There may also be a bloody discharge from the animal. If anthrax is suspected, your vet will collect samples and send them for testing and provide instructions about deadstock disposal. Although animal cases pose minimal risk to people, anthrax can cause severe disease in humans. Precautions should be taken in handling animals or carcasses suspected of anthrax. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian within 24 hours at 780-427-3448 or 1-800-524-0051(after office hours).

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ALMA } from page 1 than 200 programs and leveraged to about $170 million from industry, he said. “In the past six years, our investments were leveraged up to about a billion dollars,” said Chalack. “So we were surprised because it’s frequently heard in the media how important agriculture is for diversification and job creation.” The organization, which employs 25 people, will transition into Alberta Agriculture and Forestry in the next three to six months. Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier said the decision, announced as part of the budget earlier this month, was a costcutting measure, and is expected to save the province about $3 million annually. “The minister and deputy minister have promised to work with the board and staff over the coming months. I’m concerned for the staff,” said Chalack. “This is not a good time to be set free on the job market, but I’m sure they will be treated respectfully. They’re shattered.” ALMA’s programming will continue under the provincial Agriculture Department, but its budget was reduced from $25

million to $17 million. ALMA’s board reported to the minister and was solely funded by the government of Alberta. “They believe they will have more direct contact with stakeholders,” said Chalack. The creation of the agency in 2008 was initially met with skepticism by many in the livestock sector, but that view has changed. “We didn’t think there was that need,” said Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers. “We welcomed the funding that ALMA could provide, but we didn’t think there was a need for a new agency. It was portrayed as an agency that would lead the industry, and we already felt there was more than satisfactory leadership with the current organizations that we had.” It took a while for the agency to find its footing, but it has since proved its worth, said Smith. “They made some very good investments in projects and initiatives that will serve the industry well in the future,” he said. “It has made a difference. They had a substantial amount of funding available, more available than certain other sources. It was good for our industry to have access to that funding. Our ability to

work with the people at ALMA to guide where the investments were made was quite strong.” Alberta Beef Producers was working with ALMA on a number of projects and the organization provided funding for research and market development work. The organization was valuable, said Ray Price, president of Sunterra Meats, that also received some funding from ALMA for several projects. “They’ve been good for agriculture and for the livestock side of the business,” said Price. “It was becoming a place where everybody felt they could go to get some information and possibly some support for unique Alberta products.” The agency’s board, which includes producers and business people, gave it distance from government and that’s a good thing, said Price. In other provinces, such as Ontario (where Sunterra has some operations), the provincial government is directly involved in some of the funding decisions, he said. “I liked the structure because it was more business oriented on evaluation purposes,” said Price. “At least that’s what we felt versus Ontario, where you could get bigger money but it was up to a

government decision-making process. “If they were going to have a structure that provides support for businesses, it’s always good to have a business connection on the side. Business guys know business. They’re not always going to be right, but they’re in the mode of looking at things like that.” The budget also eliminated four other, lesser-known agriculture agencies: the Agricultural Development Committee, the Agricultural Operation Practices Act Policy Advisory Group, the Alberta Farm Safety Advisory Council, and the Alberta Grains Council. The 2016-17 operating budget for the combined Agricultural and Forestry departments was set at $1.036 billion, down from the $1.072 billion budgeted for the 2015-16 fiscal year. But it’s now forecast operating expenses for the current fiscal year will come in at $1.013 billion. Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s budget said the department’s spending will fall to $1.009 billion in 2017-18 before rising slightly to $1.041 billion in 2018-19.

“We were surprised because it’s frequently heard in the media how important agriculture is for diversification and job creation.” Dave Chalack

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Dairy market loss close to four per cent BY SHANNON VANRAES

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airy farmers are still waiting to find out if the new federal government will honour the word of its Conservative predecessor. They were promised compensation to offset market loss under two proposed trade deals, but six months into its mandate, the Liberal government has been noncommittal, said the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba. His organization has been told no decision will be made until the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership are ratified, said David Wiens. “So that’s their angle on it, but we’ve certainly been lobbying them in terms of the need to have this compensation as part of these deals, because our market was given away,” Wiens said. When initially announced under the previous Conservative government, the Canada-EU trade deal was purported to open the Canadian dairy market by 3.25 per cent, but Wiens said new calculations by Dairy Farmers of Canada put that amount closer to four per cent. “Milk displaced by this agreement will of course never be produced in Canada again,” he said, adding the deal could have been worse. “This was only a partial opening up of our markets; it did not lower overall tariffs, which would have been much worse for us,” Wiens said. He hopes that the current federal government lets dairy farmers know what decision has been made as soon as possible, so producers can plan for the future and make adjustments if they need to. While there has been no formal announcement made, Wiens said the expectation is the Canada-EU deal will come into effect next January. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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Expert says Prairie wheat research needs an overhaul Stephen Morgan Jones says there is a scattered, unfocused approach to wheat research — and it’s not working BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff/Winnipeg

anadian wheat research needs to pull itself together. Right now there isn’t enough focus and co-ordination, too many parochial decisions being made at the provincial level, and too many small and scattered projects, says a former senior research manager with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “The average size of an agronomy project is $60,000 (a year), which is pretty damn small, while the average size of the discovery project is around $300,000,” Stephen Morgan Jones said at the Canada Global Crops Symposium here earlier this month. “Perhaps what’s more important is there are no real targets as to what we really want to achieve with that research investment. So, for example, we talk about increasing wheat yield, but do we really have any idea of where we want to get to over the next five to 15 years? “I don’t think we have that and in not having that we really have really very little to measure against as to whether we are being successful or not.”

Most of the projects — almost 80 — are on pathology/entomology, followed by variety development, at just over 60 and agronomy at just under 60. However, most of the money — 40 per cent — goes to variety development, followed by discovery research at just under 30 per cent, pathology/entomology at just under 20 per cent and agronomy and quality at about nine and seven per cent, respectively. “I would question as to how much overall progress those projects are going to make just based on the resource commitments,” said Morgan Jones, who now has a consulting firm called Amaethon in Lethbridge. The same applies to disease research, he said. There are more than 30 projects on fusarium head blight, a yield- and quality-robbing fungal disease, but after 25 years and millions spent, little headway has been made, he said. “The obvious small project size

and scope of agronomy projects I think is a cause for concern.” Wheat yields increase on average by about 1.3 per cent a year, Morgan Jones said. About half comes from improved genetics and the rest from improved agronomy, estimates suggest, but agronomy gets less than 10 per cent of total research funding. “I would argue that because of that importance of crop management in the overall picture that it needs a lot more investment,” he said. Public investment in agronomy makes sense because it’s an area in which the private sector doesn’t get much return on investment. Farmers also see “independent” agronomy research as more trustworthy, Morgan Jones said. There are tensions over who should co-ordinate wheat research. Cereals Canada was formed to represent the wheat value chain after the Canadian

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“The obvious small project size and scope of agronomy projects I think is a cause for concern in terms of where some of the investment should actually go at the present time.” Stephen Morgan Jones

Wheat research would benefit from greater co-operation among national and provincial funders, including provincial wheat commissions, which can be insular, especially with agronomic research, said Morgan Jones, who retired in 2013 as director general of the Prairie/Boreal Plain Ecozone Science. “Saskatchewan (agronomic) work is funded in Saskatchewan and Alberta work is funded in Alberta and the provinces tend to give grants to fairly large numbers of people and as a result of that we have this small funding (per project),” Morgan Jones told reporters later. A well-prepared plan would make it easier to get more federal government funding, he added. Wheat research co-ordination is necessary and is improving, said Tom Steve, general manager of the Alberta Wheat Commission. “The three provincial wheat commissions... have all been talking and we have been co-investing in certain projects where it makes sense,” Steve said. “We have started making a lot of progress in that area.” About $45 million is invested annually into publicly funded wheat research. There are 266 active public research projects, based on Cereal Canada’s newly developed research database. They fit in five main categories: discovery, variety development, pathology/entomology, agronomy and quality.

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There are too many poorly funded wheat research projects, according to former Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research manager turned consultant Stephen Morgan Jones. He said the research needs to be more focused and better co-ordinated. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

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number of active wheat projects (266)

Provincial wheat groups say they want to co-operate on wheat research

“Perhaps what’s more important is there are no real targets as to what we really want to achieve with that research investment.”

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Wheat Board monopoly ended in 2012. “But it needs the support of the organizations that are not at this point in time a participant in Cereals Canada,” he said, alluding to the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission. That group hasn’t joined Cereals Canada, arguing it lacks farmer representation. The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF), founded in 1981 with an endowment fund started with surplus money from a defunct farm support program,

Discovery

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has years of experience. It also used to collect a checkoff from the wheat board’s final payments to farmers. When the board’s monopoly ended the checkoff was put on at the point of wheat sales, but ends July 31, 2017. Then the money will be collected and spent by the provincial wheat commissions. “Now whether it (WGRF) is the

right organization to bring that forward and represent all of Western Canada, that I think would be a matter of debate,” Morgan Jones said. “I think we need to move it up to be a national discussion rather than a regional discussion and build up the national priorities.” Much of the new research technology can be done in any laboratory across the country, he said.

Asked if there are too many groups, including provincial ones, Morgan Jones said: “That’s a minefield. All I would say... is each one performs a purpose, but there is a cost to that purpose so at the end of the day the efficiency of some of those services delivered may be questioned.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Collaboration is growing as the groups become more established and form alliances and relationships BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

Tom Steve didn’t take offence with Steven Morgan Jones’ calls for a more co-ordinated approach to wheat research at the recent Canadian Global Crops Symposium. In fact, Steve, general manager of the Alberta Wheat Commission, praised the former researcher, for identifying the current gaps in wheat research. “When Stephen Morgan Jones did his original research about a year ago and we (the provincial wheat commissions) probably weren’t talking and so some of this is a matter of timing,” Steve said. “The provincial wheat commissions’ research managers have learned how to pick up the phone and talk to each other. We have a lot of collaborations that are evolving on a fairly timely basis.” Brent VanKoughnet, the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association’s manager, has said in previous interviews co-operation is the best way to leverage funds, especially for a small association like Manitoba’s. Research priorities are being identified by the Canadian Wheat Alliance and by the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre, he added. “We’re all looking for the sweet spot — the big projects that we should be collaborating on.” Wheat research priorities are also being developed through the industry roundtable led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Cereals Canada, said Cam Dahl, president of Cereals Canada. The process includes breeders, the Canadian International Grains Institute and feedback from Canadian wheat customers, he said. Asked if there are too many wheat projects, Dahl said it’s a valid question the industry has to answer. Capturing all the projects in one database will help determine that, he said. Are there too many organizations in wheat research? “I don’t think there are,” Dahl said. “Each organization is doing a pretty good job of collaborating across with their sister organizations when that’s possible and not duplicating efforts.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Farmers’ market app now available

Euronext eyes Black Sea wheat contract

Alberta Agriculture has created a free app for Apple and Android that provides up-to-date information about locations, times, and dates of farmers’ markets in the province. Farmers’ markets are the No. 1 agri-tourism attraction in Alberta, providing a great shopping experience where consumers can “savour time” rather than “save time.” The app, which cost about $40,000 to develop, lists more than 120 approved farmers’ markets in the province. In an approved farmers’ market, 80 per cent of the vendors must meet the “make it, bake it, grow it” criteria. The app can be downloaded at open.alberta.ca/interact/stub-12. — AAF

The rising influence of Black Sea markets on world wheat prices is prompting Euronext to consider a futures contract for one of the world’s largest export zones for the grain. Production swings in the Black Sea and European Union have become the main drivers of world wheat prices to the detriment of Chicago futures, as U.S. farmers increasingly turned to corn and soybean crops, analysts and traders said. The wheat contract would be in addition to Euronext’s western European milling wheat contract. The exchange suspended trading in its premium milling wheat futures last month due to a lack of liquidity. — Reuters

Canola stocks less bearish as export projections rise Rise in the Canadian dollar pushes down futures despite soybean rally By Phil Franz-Warkentin

anola futures were hard pressed to see much activity during the week ended April 15, drifting down overall despite a rally in Chicago soybeans. May canola was down $3.20 per tonne on the week, settling at $476.90. Meanwhile, May soybeans were up 39.25 U.S. cents, to US$9.56 per bushel, hitting their best levels since August. The divergence between the two oilseeds can be partially explained by the Canadian dollar, which was up by a full cent relative to its U.S. counterpart, finishing just under 78 U.S. cents. Soyoil prices were also down in the U.S., as crude oil turned lower and U.S. soyoil supplies beat expectations. That combination of a rising loonie and falling soyoil should cut into crush margins. However, canola seed prices were down enough to keep margins relatively steady on the week, and still highly profitable for the processors. The domestic crush continues to run at a record pace, while solid exports are also cutting into the available supplies. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released updated supply/demand estimates during the week, raising its expectations for canola exports during the current 2015-16 crop year by 500,000 tonnes, to 10 million. That half a million tonnes of extra exports mean ending stocks may also be much less burdensome than originally thought — which also makes the upcoming 2016-17 crop that much more important from a marketing standpoint. Statistics Canada releases its first survey-based estimates for the upcoming growing season on April 21. This year, there is heightened attention on pulse acres,

with expectations for sizable growth in both peas and lentils at the expense of most everything else. From a fundamental supply/demand perspective, the canola market needs acres to at least hold steady on the year, which means an acreage intentions number in line with, or below, 2015 levels (20.1 million acres) would be bullish from a pricing standpoint.

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Spring wheat futures in the U.S. could also see some strength if the Canadian acreage is down on the year. U.S. spring wheat acres are already expected to be down considerably on the year, and now opinions are mixed as to whether Canadian growers are following suit. Canadian wheat prices have also not been the best this past year, but the weaker loonie has helped Canadian exports fare better in the global market. U.S. wheat futures were up and down during the week, with improving moisture conditions for the U.S. winter wheat crop a bearish influence in the background. Both soybeans and corn moved up during the week, with the biggest gains in beans. Excess rainfall and flooding in Argentina were a bullish influence there, as up to three million tonnes of soybeans were thought to be lost in the South American country. For corn, the attention the next few weeks will remain firmly on spring planting conditions and whether acres actually end up as big as projected — or if some swing acres get put into soybeans instead. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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Analyst predicts world of pain for corn, wheat, and soybeans AgResource predicts prices for all three crops will continue to decline and reach levels not seen in a decade By Sybille de La Hamaide Geneva/Reuters

efty supplies, large expected crops and poor U.S. exports will weigh on grain prices later this year with corn and wheat set to drop to 10-year lows as harvest nears, says the consultancy AgResource. In its first 2016 price forecast in midApril, the U.S.-based consultancy forecast Chicago Board of Trade December corn would fall 25 per cent to $2.80 per bushel as the harvest nears and it becomes the market’s front month (all figures US$). That would be the lowest front-month contract since October 2006. July wheat is expected to fall by nearly 14 per cent to $4 per bushel, the lowest since September 2006, while soybean November is seen tumbling 17 per cent

to $7.60 per bushel, the lowest since May 2007, said AgResource president Dan Basse. “For corn, you have a record production both in the U.S. and in Argentina this year, the two combined lead to $2.80 (per bushel),” he said. Corn and wheat crops in Argentina are expected to surge next season as farmers increase plantings, encouraged by the new government’s decision to scrap export taxes and restrictions, and improved competitiveness due to the devaluation of the local currency. AgResource forecast Argentina’s corn harvest at 39 million to 40 million tonnes, up from 27 million last year, while the wheat crop is seen rising to 17 million tonnes in 2016-17 from 11 million in 2015. “This is a significant increase, not only in crops but also combined exports because they don’t have the livestock

pulse or infrastructure in terms of biofuels to consume it so they will be exporting a lot of that, and they can,” Basse said. “These guys are going to be an export powerhouse.” With Brazil’s corn crop also expected to rise, Basse described South America as an “export powerhouse” whose harvests would structurally change the world market. The U.S. corn crop is expected to reach a record high in 2016-17 at 14.4 billion bushels as farmers plant on a larger area, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated would be the third largest since 1944. U.S. wheat prices are also expected to be pressured by poor exports as the country faces increased competition from cheaper supplies from the Black Sea and Europe. “The U.S. has dropped to No. 4 in terms of wheat trade,” Basse, noting that the

U.S. was expected to ship less wheat in 2015-16 than Canada. The world’s two largest wheat exporters are the combined European Union and Russia. For soybean, the main drivers for the drop in prices would be ample supplies, notably in South America, as well as softer demand for soymeal in China. China, whose soybean imports accounted for 70 per cent of global trade last year, said on Wednesday it intended to boost domestic soybean production for human consumption, although it said it would still need to import for feed. “China’s more routine buying and record-large stocks in the G3 (U.S., Brazil, Argentina) will put pressure on soybean prices,” Basse said. “Next year Brazil will produce more soybean than the U.S. for the first time ever,” he noted.

ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • APRIL 25, 2016

Dry conditions leave trees stressed and vulnerable Monitor trees regularly for boring insects and bark beetles, says provincial woodlot specialist Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

Recent dry conditions will take a toll on trees, says the province’s woodlot extension specialist. “It’s an invitation for insect infestations, not just for this year, but for upcoming years as well,” said Toso Bozic. This is because stressed trees are less able to resist invasion, and some boring insects and bark beetles increase during dry periods. There are a few different types of insects to keep an eye out for, he said. “The yellow-headed spruce sawfly has been a problem for spruce the last few years, as well as spider mites. White pine weevil has also been a problem for young spruce trees as they target the leader (the top branch). Poplar and willow tree borer has been very dominant, along with a large infestation of forest tent caterpillar in the northern part of the province.” Sawfly larvae can be removed by hand and squished, whereas mites can be controlled with highpressure soapy water, or by encouraging beneficial insects such as lady beetles. Young willow trees infected by willow borer can be cut to the base of the tree. Regrettably, there is very little that can be done with large aspen trees infected by poplar borer. Besides insects and diseases, other factors can potentially contribute to declining or dying trees including improper use of chemicals, salt along roads, age of the trees, soil type, wildlife damage, competition, and heavy grazing. Bozic recommends only using insecticides as a last-ditch effort to control problems with insects. But monitoring is key. “From mid-May until Oct. 1, landowners should check their trees weekly to see what is going on,” said Bozic. “Monitoring also helps them keep on top of which trees may need watering under dry conditions, or may need help with other issues.” If monitoring turns up insects, disease, or any other issues contributing to tree weakening, take a picture. “Email a photo to me (toso.bozic@gov.ab.ca) so we can discuss what you’ve found. Please also provide photos from the surrounding area to help me determine the extent of the problem, as well as if other issues are at hand.”

Reviving an almost-extinct wheat Early-maturing heirloom winter variety may avoid disease STAFF

cientists at South Carolina’s Clemson University have begun the process of restoring a nearly extinct variety of wheat that traces its American roots to the 1700s. A Clemson release says Purple Straw is the only heirloom wheat to have been cultivated continually in the U.S. South from the Colonial Period into the last quarter of the 20th century. It remained a crop wheat until the 1970s, but now only a few seeds remain. About half a pound was seeded last fall and the scientists hope to harvest several hundred pounds in May. The release says that while most other ancestral wheat varieties were annihilated by disease in the 19th century, Purple Straw continued to thrive, perhaps because it’s a shorter-season winter wheat that matures before it could be seriously threatened. While the scientists don’t expect Purple Straw to have high yields, it may have a place in the specialty food market.

“Purple Straw had certain culinary qualities that impressed people from the first,” said South Carolina food historian David Shields, who is the author of Southern Provisions: The Creation and Revival of a Cuisine. “It has a purplish stem and husk — hence its name. But it’s a high-protein, low-gluten wheat that mills white and is soft and easily handled, making it great for whiskey, cake flour and biscuits. And of course, what’s more southern than whiskey, cake and biscuits?” The hunt for Purple Straw seed led to several locations, including an isolated area east of Cleveland inhabited by an Amish family. But the family had barely enough seed for its own needs. The Agricultural Research Center at Washington State University also had a small plot but that seed was reserved for further research. Seed was eventually obtained from the USDA’s National Small Grains Collection in Aberdeen, Idaho and Sustainable Seed Company, an organic operation in Chico, California, which provides gardeners with almost 2,000 varieties of organic and heirloom germplasm.

Researchers are seeding Purple Straw farther apart than usual to encourage the growth of multiple tillers. Photo: Jim Melvin / Clemson University

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APRIL 25, 2016 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

New website focuses on resistance

Study aims to cut ammonia emissions

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association has launched a campaign called Raised with Care to inform livestock producers about upcoming changes to antimicrobial regulations and livestock production practices. “Controlling the spread of (antibiotic) resistance is essential if we hope to retain our access to these tools that save countless human and animal lives,” the association said in a statement. The website www.raisedwithcare.ca has information on best practices for animal health and will have details of new regulations as they are announced. — Staff

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is undertaking a three-year study of dietary strategies that reduce ammonia emissions associated with egg production. The goal is to find a practical and cost-effective approach to reduce ammonia emission intensity by as much as 25 per cent. Ammonia emissions are known to be affected by housing systems, with free-run systems generally emitting more ammonia than cage systems. But researchers say a dietary approach to reducing ammonia emissions should prove effective across all housing systems. Egg Farmers of Alberta and Egg Farmers of Canada are among the project funders. — AAF

A pricing system encourages both quality and yield Here’s Charlie Gracey’s formula for a pricing system that he says would send out the right market signal BY JEFF MELCHIOR AF contributor

How would a pricing system that compensates producers fairly for both quality and yield work? Here’s Charlie Gracey’s formula, which is based on a carcass yield of 73 per cent and, in this example, a price of $2 per pound on the rail. “Discounts for carcass weights that were over or under the desired range would also have been agreed upon. All of these combine to establish a base price exactly as occurs presently. Ignoring the carcass weight discounts, the price for a Prime, AAA, AA and A carcass would be $2.08, $2.05, $2 and $1.95 respectively.” But those numbers would change when adjusted for yield (the actual percentage yield of an individual carcass divided by 73). For example, the price for: • a Prime carcass with a yield of 70 per cent would be (70/73) x $2.08 = $1.99; • a AAA carcass with a yield of 72 per cent would be (72/73) x $2.05 = $2.02; • a AA carcass with a yield of 74 per would be (74/73) x $2 = $2.03; • an A carcass with a yield of 76 per cent would be (76/73) x $1.95 = $2.03. But a high-quality carcass with a higher-than-average yield would be worth more. For example: • a AAA carcass with a yield of 75 per cent would be (75/73) x $2.05 = $2.11. “Some may balk at this situation where, seemingly, low yield in a AAA carcass seems to cancel out the AAA premium,” said Gracey. “But this is not the case. The packer is still paying $2.05 per pound for a AAA carcass, but in the first bullet above he is getting fewer pounds of salable beef because of below-average yield. But in the last bullet where high quality and high yield are combined the packer benefits from getting more pounds of salable beef together with the quality he seeks.”

Have we gone overboard in the bid to get more marbling? More beef is grading AAA or Prime, but lean meat yield has fallen dramatically — and that’s not right, says expert BY JEFF MELCHIOR

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f you glance at the numbers, it seems like the cattle industry is getting more beef — and more AAA or Prime beef — from fewer animals than ever before. But dig a little deeper, and the numbers tell a different story. According to longtime beef industry analyst Charlie Gracey, the trend of feeding cattle to higher weights comes at the expense of the lean meat yield. In other words, fat is going up, lean meat content is going down, and it’s the customer who’s paying the price. “The consumer is being shortchanged,” he said. “The industry is supplying more fat and less lean meat than ever to a consumer who is generally unaware. The fat the consumer pays for was removed in the trimming process, but somebody — and who else but the consumer? — had to pay for that production.” The problem boils down to deficiencies in the Canadian industry’s quality and yield measurements, said Gracey, as well as a lack of awareness among all parties of the connection between quality and yield. One should not come at the expense of the other, he said. “We have known for at least the last four decades that it is possible to breed, raise, feed, and market animals that are of high quality and also high yield. Only when producers are paid fairly for both quality and yield will they respond with a better product. The cattle feeder cannot and should not be blamed for responding to a marketplace that sends strong signals about quality and faint beeps about yield.”

Where’s the beef?

While the grading system considers several factors, marbling is the key determinant for the top grades (Prime, AAA, AA and A). But the system, developed at the Lacombe Research Centre in 1992, also measures the amount of lean meat from a carcass. The top category is Canada 1, more commonly called Y1, which is given when the lean yield is 59 per cent or more. (Y3 is for 53 per cent or less while Y2 is for carcasses that fall in between.) It’s when you look at both yield and grade that a much different story emerges, said Gracey. In 1995, 67 per cent of carcasses in the Prime through A range were categorized Y1. In 2015, that number had fallen to just 41 per cent. “There appears to be a conundrum here because the primary determinant of ‘quality’ within the Maturity 1 category is degree of marbling,” he said. “Marbling

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refers to the interspersion of fat as seen and evaluated on the cut surface of the LD (loin) muscle and, as such, should not have a measurable impact on yield. “So why is yield declining while marbling i n c r e a s e s ? I n Charlie Gracey order to achieve and ensure the desired level of marbling, the easiest thing to do is to feed cattle longer which leads to increased external fat.” It’s not just that there’s a lot more trim on today’s super-big fat cattle — the notion that more marbling equals better beef is simply wrong, said Gracey. “There is a great deal of literature that suggests that marbling may indeed have some influence upon flavour but has little, if any, influence on tenderness,” he said. “From a consumer perspective, quality is highly associated with tenderness.” It’s not surprising that consumers and retailers don’t know about the yield issue, but producers are also “generally unaware of variations in yield and do not fully appreciate its importance.” “The industry is used to, and seemingly happy with, working on averages,” said Gracey.

Fixing the system

There are several steps the industry can take to fix the problem, he said. First, it should move to full instrument grading and also calculate yield on a per-

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centage basis rather than grouping carcasses into three broad categories. More importantly, grading data should be shared and widely available. “Grading does occur within packing plants but that necessity does not, and ought not, confer ownership of the data upon the packing plant operator,” said Gracey, adding the Canadian Beef Grading Agency would be the logical choice to be a central repository for grading data. And cow-calf producers, not just the last buyer and seller, should be able to easily find out how their cows graded. “With national ID and traceability this is now possible and indeed was virtually promised as a benefit of the national ID program. The creation of BIXS (Beef InfoXchange System) now makes this possible.” Cargill’s recent move to supply carcass data to the company now operating BIXS is a step in the right direction, he added. But Gracey’s biggest recommendation is to overhaul a pricing system so that it rewards both yield and quality. “At present the base price for cattle sold on the rail is usually a price bid for AA cattle with premiums for AAA and Prime carcasses and a discount for A grade carcasses,” noted Gracey. “Since quality is somewhat — if not totally — subjective, a premium or discount is appropriate and these premiums and discounts are determined in the marketplace. “But yield is not a subjective carcass attribute. It is a measurable quantity and thus can be compensated for with an actual adjustment in the price, just as the price of milk is based on a standardized butterfat level with adjustments for higher or lower average butterfat.”

ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • APRIL 25, 2016

Ontario takes aim at imported milk proteins Alberta Milk is hoping discussions on an ingredient strategy will result in a national solution to the problem BY RON FRIESEN

“The program is not designed to replace or displace imports. It’s designed to compete with them.”

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new initiative by Ontario milk producers could help slow the growing flood of milk protein imports undermining the Canadian dairy industry. Dairy Farmers of Ontario has implemented a new class for dairy ingredients which will allow processors to get competitively priced milk protein concentrates domestically instead of importing them. The new milk class, known as Class 6, took effect April 1, and Manitoba is aiming to implement a similar program Aug. 1. However, Alberta Milk is awaiting results of discussions on a national ingredient strategy, said Mike Southwood, the organization’s general manager. “We would like to see a national solution,” said Southwood, adding that could be a new milk class or amending an existing one. The move by Ontario is seen as a proactive strike against cheap imported milk proteins creating instability in Canada’s supply-managed dairy sector. The Ontario program centres on skim milk, which goes through a process known as ultrafiltration to generate concentrates containing up to 90 per cent protein. They are used in cheese, yogurt and other prepared dairy foods. A growing consumer demand in Canada for butterfat has created chronic surpluses of non-fat milk solids (i.e. skim milk powder) that cannot be exported, have a limited domestic food market, and are often sold for livestock feed. This paves the way for imports of high-protein milk concentrates, which are not subject to tariff-rate quotas applied on other dairy imports. Canadian milk used to be the base component for dairy products, but many pro-

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In a bid to thwart a tsunami of imported milk protein and having to dump or use excess milk solids as livestock feed, Dairy Farmers of Ontario is creating a new milk class. Photo: REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

cessors are now adding less costly milk protein ingredients instead of using 100 per cent milk. Since these ingredients enter Canada under the tariff wall, they are cheaper and more competitive.

Import tsunami

The result is that, over the years, imported milk protein has grown from a trickle to a virtual tsunami. According to Statistics Canada, nearly 27,000 tonnes of non-tariff milk protein substances worth almost $130 million entered Canada in 2015, more than double the volume in 2013.

Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s solution is a new class which identifies components of skim-based products priced according to a formula reflecting the world price for milk, which is lower than the domestic price. The idea is that processors will buy competitively priced domestic protein substances instead of importing them, said DFO spokesperson Graham Lloyd. “Our hope is that, should domestic processors choose to use it, it’ll reduce the amount of surplus skim going to animal feed and those lower classes,” he said. “The program is not designed to replace or displace imports. It’s

designed to compete with them. It positions the domestic product competitively. No more, no less.” The change could also encourage processors to upgrade aging plants and expand drying capacity to ease the strain of skim milk powder surpluses, Lloyd said. Lack of drying capacity is a chronic problem for Ontario processors. Last year, Ontario had to dump 800,000 litres of skim milk because the province lacked the capacity to dry it. He rejected recent suggestions that the competitive ingredient class could trigger a World Trade Organization challenge by the U.S. on the grounds that it constitutes an unfair subsidy. “Whenever you create a program that makes Canadian products competitive (compared to) anything that is regularly imported, you have to be prepared for some form of challenge,” said Lloyd. “But I can tell you with great certainty that the Ontario program has been designed to defend any type of challenge because it simply is not an import replacement or export subsidy program.” Meanwhile, Canada’s milk producers continue to lobby the federal government to reclassify milk protein substances so they are subject to import tariffs, just like other dairy products. — with staff files

APRIL 25, 2016 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

Tracking and retaining livestock data efficiently A new mobile tool created by a Canadian producer co-operative offers producers the ability to capture livestock data in the field with the device that is already in their pocket BY JENNIFER PAIGE Staff/Brandon, Man.

Some don’t welcome the dawn of the information age in the pasture and feedlot, but the industry as a whole is poised to benefit from the shift, Almond said. “The minute that you start collecting data and have the ability to transfer it across sectors in the value chain there are benefits to everyone in the entire system,” Almond said. “Carcass information is able to get back to the producers where decisions are being made that ultimately impact the end product.” Manitoba already has some users and Almond expects many more.

data-management platform from an Ontario producer co-operative is promising birth-to-sale traceability made easy. BIO, based in Elora, Ont., has designed three systems that work in conjunction with each other to offer mobile traceability from the birth of the calf to the sale of the final product. The future of the beef industry is data intensive, BIO’s business development manager Betty-Jo Almond said at a recent beef semi- Data on devices BIO first developed bioTrack, a nar here. “Having the ability to track and subscription-based record-keeping retain data in a timely manner is system, suitable for verified beef and will be a major issue,” said production, that allows producers Almond. “Pressures are mounting to document pedigree, breeding, to provide traceability and produc- pregnancy checks, calving, vacciers should expect collecting, docu- nations, movements, weight, treatmenting and sharing on-farm data ments and sales and expenses. Go360, a system BIO released last to (become) the norm.” FBC-JuniorAds-REVISED.pdf 1 07/04/2016 3:03:28 PM

An Ontario-based producer co-operative has developed a mobile system which can provide true traceability in livestock production. Photo: BIO fall, takes it a step further by allowing for mobile use of the bioTrack system on any device. The web-based system allows you to capture and manage information while in the field with the device that is already in your pocket.

“There is a real time-saving factor. Once you are done handling the animals you don’t have to now do something with the data you just spent all day collecting. You are storing that data as you collect it,” said Almond.

Data can be captured and accessed any time, even out of Internet range. “There is the disconnect feature that allows you to download the herd information to your device,” Almond said. “You can download everything or specifics.” Through the partnership of the two programs, reports can be generated on animal or herd history, animal production, sire summary, genetic scorecards and weekly updated genetic evaluations. Birth data is automatically uploaded every six hours to Canadian Cattle Identification Agency, creating automatic age verification and eliminating the need for double entry of data.

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Acquiring this information can also benefit producers in gathering a better understanding of where operational improvements could be made, keeping track of herd health and maintaining access to all marketing options. “This can really open doors for producers because if the quality of the product that they are producing is really strong, having that traceability gives you the backing of your claims to buyers,” Almond said.

Linking carcass to source

BIO’s third program, BioLinks is designed to track sales and inventory of on-farm products. BioLinks has the ability to link meat products back to the carcass and animal history through RFID numbers, creating a trail of information from birth of the calf to sale of a rib-eye. “We are currently just refining what information is transferred but things like age of animal, breed, health, treatments, and source details would really help the processing facility and other aspects of the value chain,” said Almond. For more information visit, www.bridgingintelligence.com. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • APRIL 25, 2016

Preventing or repairing ‘proud flesh’ on horse wounds Proper management from the onset is important in avoiding its appearance, especially on lower limbs By carol shwetz, dvm

ature has a way of healing wounds in horses and for the most part, has a remarkable inherent ability to return the skin to its original state. However, horses, more so than any other species, tend to be particularly prone to a troublesome complication of wound healing referred to as ‘proud flesh.’ Whenever it appears, it prevents a wound from healing fully. Proud flesh is the unchecked and unproductive growth of granulation tissue, a normal component of natural wound healing and which is necessary to fill in the wound bed. It is the newly formed reddishpink granular or pebbly flesh that appears within a healing wound. It is very resistant to infection, fills the gap left by an open wound and provides the surface for skin cells to migrate and/or “crawl” across the wound. While migrating, these skin cells produce chemical signals which encourage granulation tissue to contract. In doing so the wound edges are drawn towards each other, reducing the size of the wound. Once skin cells have covered the surface of the wound, the process of granulation tissue is switched off and remodelling and repair processes proceed at deeper levels. Whenever the delicate balance between these processes goes unchecked by the body, an abnormal accumulation of granulation tissue forms. The mounds of cau-

liflower-like pink tissue protruding beyond the surface of the wound are then referred to as proud flesh. Skin cells are no longer able to grow over the tissue bed and healing cannot continue.

Lower limbs prone

Although proud flesh can appear anywhere on the horse’s body, the lower limbs i.e. below the carpus (knee) and hock, are particularly prone to this affliction. Contamination, tension and/or movement across healing surfaces, or a history of ill-advised wound treatments, can disrupt fragile healing processes and tissues. This places a wound at an increased risk for the development of proud flesh. A properly managed wound from the onset has fewer tendencies to develop proud flesh, even more so with wounds to the lower limbs. If primary closure and/or suturing is not an option, the wound must heal through secondary intention with granulation tissue. Thorough cleansing of the wound as well as maintaining a clean environment for the healing tissue is ideal for productive healing. Hence bandaging of wounds on the lower limb is highly advised. In addition to maintaining a healthy environment for healing, well-placed bandages can reduce motion across the wound surface and create pressures which help prevent granulation tissue from becoming exuberant. Fragile and delicate healing tissues can become very reactive when inappropriate dressings are

Research on antimicrobial use and resistance to be funded

Both wound and hoof care have been neglected on this horse, considerably increasing the risk for the development of proud flesh. Photo: thINKSTOCK applied to the wound surface. For all stages of healing, use only products labelled for use on horses. Simple dressings such as Derma Gel and moistened saline pads are recommended. Meat tenderizers, used oil, lime bluestone and other home remedies irritate and significantly affect the behaviour of the granulation tissue, often leading to its overexuberance.

Options

Once initiated proud flesh can become quite a nuisance to resolve. If the flesh begins to grow beyond the level of the wound

Alberta Beef Producers release

lberta Beef Producers and the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency are seeking research proposals focused on antimicrobial use and resistance. The two organizations will be awarding $1.5 million in grants for research in the following areas: • Identify and/or develop practical and economically viable modifications to current beef production practices that reduce the need for non-ionophore in-feed antimicrobials, such as tylosin and oxy/ chlortetracycline. (The development of pre/ pro/synbiotics, the use of plant-based or other chemical antimicrobial alternatives will not be considered under this research call.)

Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian focusing on equine practice in Millarville.

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A total of $1.5 million available for projects that reduce antimicrobial use or combat resistance • Identify and/or quantify differences in animal biological processes or genetics that affect animal health responses to highgrain diets. • Develop and pilot rapid and/or chute-side diagnostic techniques that can identify antimicrobialresistant bovine pathogens and help inform antimicrobial treatment decisions in real time. • Quantify baseline antimicrobial use data at both the cow-calf and feedlot levels. • Quantify the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in bovine pathogens in cattle arriving at the feedlot prior to any antimicrobial treatment at the lot, and/or in cull cattle arriving for slaughter. Projects can be between one and three years in duration, but must be completed by Sept. 30, 2019.

edges a number of options are available to the horse owner. Mild overgrowth of tissue i.e. barely protruding above the surface of the wound, will most likely be controlled with the application of a corticosteroid cream and/or bandaging. When the growth of proud flesh becomes moderate to severe, surgical removal is generally the preferred course of treatment. Excessive non-viable granulation tissue is excised to be level with the skin’s edges. This then allows the skin cells to crawl over the wound once again.

While there are no nerve endings in granulation tissue, it does have an extensive blood supply. Bleeding can be quite pronounced once the excessive tissue is debrided, often requiring a pressure bandage to control the bleeding. The extent of the proud flesh may or may not necessitate sedation or anesthesia of the horse. Following surgical removal of proud flesh, a corticosteroid cream and/or ointment may be prescribed by the attending veterinarian. Topical corticosteroids have been shown to inhibit the formation of granulation tissue without inhibiting epithelialization or formation of superficial skin cells. Under certain circumstances a cast may be necessary to prevent the granulation tissue from regrowing and enable the skin edges to advance and cover the wound. A number of caustic products are promoted to horse owners to “eat away” proud flesh. The problem with caustic substances is that they nonselectively destroy both healthy and non-healthy tissues, further damaging the wound. The surgical method of addressing proud flesh tends to result in the best overall healing and cosmetic results, as it removes the unwanted granulated tissues while leaving the healthy tissue unharmed.

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APRIL 25, 2016 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

Funding to cut farm greenhouse gases

Water savings added up

A federal program backing research into farm-level technologies and practices that limit farms’ greenhouse gas emissions has been extended for another five-year run. Ottawa will put $27 million into the next phase of the Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program, which gave out $21 million in funding to 18 projects in the first five-year phase. Among those projects were studies on silvopasture (combining forestry and grazing in a single area), manure injection systems, dairy cattle feeding strategies, anaerobic digesters, nutrient management and on-farm tools to assess and manage nitrogen emissions. — Staff

Residents and businesses in drought-stricken California cut back water use by nearly 25 per cent from June 2015 through the end of February 2016 — enough to supply nearly six million people for a year. Mandatory cutbacks in water use were imposed as the state entered its fourth year of devastating drought last spring, leading to a savings of 1.19 million acre-feet of water — about the amount used annually by the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego combined. Regulators are weighing whether to lift or adjust the cutbacks following a wet winter that has left the northern part of the state with a plentiful water supply. — Reuters

An early spring may lead to an early start to thunderstorm season These awe-inspiring storms are associated with hot, humid days — but they can form under other conditions, too

BY DANIEL BEZTE

ith a pretty warm first half of April across Alberta I won’t be surprised if we end up seeing an early start to thunderstorm season. So I figured that maybe we should have an early start to my annual look at thunderstorms. To begin with, we’ll need to talk about one of my weather pet peeves, which is when people mix up weather watches and weather warnings. Basically, when we are talking about thunderstorms, a severe thunderstorm watch is when the potential exists for severe thunderstorms to occur. This means that severe thunderstorms have not yet formed. There may be some thunderstorms around, and you need to be wary of them, but so far none of them has become severe. A severe thunderstorm warning means severe thunderstorms have developed and conditions, which meet the severe criteria, have been recorded either directly by observers or by radar. When you hear a warning, it means you need to take immediate precautions. Severe thunderstorm watches are typically issued when all of the ingredients for severe storms are in place, but forecasters are not sure where, or sometimes even if, thunderstorms will develop. An analogy you can use is a pot of water on the stove. If you turn on an element, put on a pot of water, eventually it will boil, but the big question is: Where will that first bubble form and break away from the bottom of the pot? That would be our thunderstorm, you knew it was going to form, determining exactly where was the hard part. So, just what ingredients are required for a severe thunderstorm? First of all you need rising air, and to get that you need heat, or rather, you need a large difference in temperature between two areas. There are a couple of ways you can achieve this difference in temperature. One way most people are familiar with is to have a very hot day. But just having a very hot day does not mean that there is a large difference in temperature. To get thunderstorms on a hot day, you need to have cool air aloft (up above the ground). When this occurs, the hot air at the surface begins to rise and encounters cool air as it continue to rise. This means that our rising air will remain warmer than the air around it and will continue to rise. The cooler the air around it, the faster it goes up, the faster it goes up, the stronger the storm (typically). Now, sometimes we can get severe thunderstorms when we don’t have particularly warm air at the surface. Two different scenarios can play out when

This map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across Alberta during the 30-day period ending on April 11. Southern and central regions, for the most part, were very dry, with most regions seeing less than 10 millimetres. The central and northern Peace Region was also quite dry. The wet areas were in the extreme southwest along with the Northern Region, where more than 55 millimetres of precipitation were reported in some areas.

this happens that can still lead to severe thunderstorms. In the first scenario, there is very warm air a few thousand feet up from the ground. This warm air then has cold air above it, and just like the hot day on the ground this warm air in the upper atmosphere can rise up giving us elevated thunderstorms. The second scenario is when there is a strong contrast of warm and cool air at the surface, or in other words, we have some type of front cutting through an area. On one side of the front it is cool and on the other side it is warm. The cold air acts like a wedge and forces the warm air up. Sometimes this occurs when a cold front is moving into an area, so the day starts off warm and then the cold air pushes in, lifting the warm air up in front of it and giving us thunderstorms. The other way is when warm air is moving into a region. The day

starts off cool and then storms develop as the warm air rises up over the cool air as it moves into the region. Now, simply having a big difference in temperatures will not give you a thunderstorm, or at least, will not give you a severe thunderstorm. There are still a couple more ingredients needed. The next key ingredient is water vapour, or humidity. It takes energy to evaporate water, so the more water vapour there is in the air the more potential energy there is. Our rising air is cooling as it rises, but not as fast as the air around it, so it continues to rise. Then, condensation starts taking place, which releases heat into the air. This makes our rising air even warmer than the air around it, so it rises even faster. If you have air continually rising up, eventually the amount of air accumulating up at the top of the storm will become so great that

it just has to fall back down again, wiping out the storm in the process. To get around this problem we need some kind of vent at the top of the storm that takes away all of the rising air that is accumulating there. We need a strong jet stream of air over top of the storm to help “suck” away the accumulating air. Now we have the key ingredients for a severe storm, but like any good chef, Mother Nature has additional ingredients she can use to make some storms truly awesome. We’ll have a look at those and gentle garden-variety thunderstorms in May. 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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No question about it — pulses are hot, hot, hot By JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

ulse acres are set to rise in 2016 — but the multimilliondollar question is: How much? “Realistically, we could see a 20 to 25 per cent increase in acres just based on seed sales and the usage of inoculant,” said Mark Olson, pulse crops unit head at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “We know from what the seed growers were saying last fall, they were sold out of field pea and lentil seed in late November to early December. “That’s a good indication that there’s a lot of interest in pulse crops.” While “some crystal balls are better than others,” early indicators point to a big jump in acres, said Nevin Rosaasen, policy and program specialist for Alberta Pulse Growers. “Based on all of our lead indicators for seeding intentions from Statistics Canada, as well as hearsay from input suppliers, we do know that acres will be increasing this year,” said Rosaasen. “Forecasts are only forecasts, of course, but everyone has acres going up.” Last year, Alberta farmers grew 1.4 million acres of peas. That’s likely to climb to 1.6 million to 1.8 million in 2016, said Rosaasen. “If you haven’t already purchased your yellow peas, it’s unlikely that you’ll find any,” he said. “I have heard that there are green peas available, but seed is extremely difficult to come by right now for peas.” Lentils could also jump from 250,000 acres last year to 300,000 this year. But fababeans — which have seen a recent resurgence, going

from 20,000 acres in 2013 to around 100,000 seeded acres in 2015 — will likely hold steady this year, or even take a dip, following last year’s drought. “Last year was such a challenging year for fababean growers,” said Rosaasen, adding fababeans “very much like water.” “There weren’t any crops that were absolutely beautiful in the countryside due to the drought stress. By the indication of current moisture maps in the province, it looks like we have another dry year or potentially a challenging start ahead of us. “Some of the other crops, like peas and lentils, will likely be more favourable for growers this year given the dry conditions.”

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Provincial crop profitability forecasts earlier this year pegged field peas as an across-the-province winner, with strong prices making for lower breakeven yields across the board. “The returns per acre and the profitability of growing pulses exceed most other crops,” said Rosaasen. Right now, pea prices are hovering around $12 a bushel — a strong net return per acre that makes good economic sense for many growers, said Olson. “A number of guys did lock in some pretty good contracts last fall for this year,” he said. It’s the same story for lentils, said Rosaasen. “When you pencil out lentils, it’s by far one of the most profitable mainstream crops.” That could lead to “a fairly big jump in red lentil,” added Olson. “That’s part and parcel of prices being really quite lucrative right now — you’re seeing 35 to 40 cents a pound for lentils on average,” he said. Strong prices are “huge,” said

Pea acres should easily shoot up by another 400,000 acres, says Alberta Pulse Growers’ Nevin Rosaasen. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Olson, but ultimately, “we know that diverse crop rotations are the most economical and profitable.” “We’re getting all the benefits of getting a crop that’s fixing its own nitrogen in the year you grow it and leaving some residual nitrogen in years following,” he said. “You’re lowering the carbon footprint by not having to spend a whole bunch of money on manufactured nitrogen and having to transport and apply it. “There’s the whole environmental aspect, which people are keenly aware of.”

Production considerations

Some producers will be trying pulses for the first time or in larger acreages than they have in the past — and those growers need to “arm themselves with information,” said Rosaasen. “The best way to do that is to come to PulsePod.ca, which is an online agronomy wiki,” he said. “You can learn about everything from seeding rate to the types of diseases you may need to be scouting for.” Producers who tried pulses “once upon a time” might be worried about lodging, but “standability of peas has greatly increased with the introduction of new genetics and better lines,” said Rosaasen. “We do recommend rolling in peas and lentils to ensure

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Yellow pea and lentil seed haven’t been available for months, and some see pulse acres soaring by 20 per cent or more

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that you push any stones down below the surface and allow for a smooth contour.” Field selection is particularly important for lentils, added Olson. “You want to avoid rocky fields,” he said. “You want to be able to roll your land because it’s a crop that’s close to the ground for harvest.” Producers also need to be careful about herbicide residues. “With drier conditions, a lot of the herbicides just don’t break down as quickly as they would normally,” said Olson. “I would strongly recommend that before they put a seed in the ground, guys should go to their Blue Book and make sure the products they’ve used aren’t going to be haunting us.” In drier conditions, which we’re likely to see again in 2016, producers should also try to seed into moisture — “within reason.” “In a dry year, don’t be afraid to seed a little deeper than usual. If you’re between two inches and 2.5 inches deep, that’s OK,” he said. “If you seed too shallow, you could get germination and have the small plantlet being stranded in dry conditions. “You’d be better off to seed deeper than shallower in a year that’s dry.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Wet-dry cycle drives up salinity and cuts yields Invisible soil salinity affects 22 million acres on the Prairies, cutting yields by a quarter “If you took all those saline patches we see around the country and put them into one huge consolidated saline seep, it’s about 1-1/2 counties,” he said. “That’s a lot of ground.” But farmers are also being affected by invisible salinity — “those mildly saline soils that don’t show up with that typical white crusting.” “When you see a saline area, there’s also an area around it that’s affected by salt that we don’t see,” said Payne. In the mid-2000s, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada estimated that 22 million acres across the Prairies are affected by invisible salinity. “Farmers are losing about $400 million a year due to invisible salinity,” said Payne, adding yield loss estimates in Alberta are around 25 per cent, depending on the crop. “Invisible salinity is stealing more yield than we think.”

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And soil salinity “creeps up on you.” “It’s a slow process, and you don’t notice it from one year to the next,” said Payne. In most cases, a salinity problem in the field is “really a water management problem,” he said. “We see the symptoms on the soil, but the problem is actually groundwater. Dealing with salinity is actually dealing with groundwater,” he said. “When we exceed what the soil can hold, it either runs off or it percolates down and picks up the dissolved salts. When the water table gets within two metres of the soil surface, the water starts to come to the surface through evaporation or transpiration, and the salts are left behind. “What we need to do is do something with that excess water.” For some types of saline seeps — such as contact seeps or slope-change seeps, where groundwater is forced to flow near the soil surface — vegetative controls can help, said Payne. “If we want to draw down the water table, we need to grow a crop that uses a lot of water and is deep rooted,” he said. “If I want to dry out the soil and get rid of that extra water, the crop I should grow is alfalfa.” Alfalfa is a “hog on water,” using about 26 inches of water during the growing season, and depending on the variety, it will root down to three metres deep. But vegetative controls won’t work on every saline seep, he cautioned. “Some people question the effectiveness of vegetative controls. They say they don’t work,” he said. “And they don’t — in some cases. But if you’ve got a contact seep or a slope-change seep, it will work.” By planting vegetative controls like alfalfa, producers can “stabilize” the land and make it productive again, said Payne. “If you don’t do anything, it will get worse, but there are things we can do to manage it. We can’t cure it, but we can manage it,” he said. “Soil salinity is like arthritis. We won’t get rid of it. We just have to manage it.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Alberta honeybees are busy — but not well understood Researcher says there’s a lot to learn about how honeybees could be used to further boost canola yields By ALEXIS KIENLEN

“Canola honey is a very lightcoloured honey. Light colour means that it is high value, because it can be blended with darker honeys or strongerflavoured honeys.”

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aving bees around your canola field might be good for your yield, but the exact details of how and why are not known yet. That’s where people like Shelley Hoover, apiculture researcher with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry in Lethbridge, comes in. Hoover’s research deals with bee health, bee pollination, and the impacts bees have on crops. Honeybee populations across Canada are at record levels and honeybee populations are not declining, said Hoover. “We do, in fact, have more honeybee colonies in Canada than we have ever had before,” she said at the canola Science-O-Rama event here earlier this month. Like many industries, the bee industry has consolidated — the number of beekeepers has decreased, the number of hives managed by these beekeepers has grown. “In Alberta, we have close to 300,000 colonies, and we fluctuate between 40 to 45 per cent of all the honeybee colonies in Canada,” said Hoover. “The Prairies produce about 80 per cent of Canada’s honey, so it really is a western industry.” Canola has been the driving factor on the Prairies, while blueberry pollination is a growing industry in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

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Alberta is home to nearly half of the honeybee colonies in Canada. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

Canola honey is a desirable product on the world market, because of its abundance and Canada’s high food safety standards, said Hoover. “Canola honey is a very lightcoloured honey,” she said. “Light colour means that it is high value, because it can be blended with darker honeys or stronger-flavoured honeys. As an export commodity, it’s a very valuable one.” Honeybees can make honey from both commodity and seed, but in the latter they’re competing with leafcutter bees.

“They can get anywhere from 50 to several hundred pounds of honey per colony from a commodity crop,” said Hoover. “For seed canola, they would get a lot less, partially because of the plants themselves, but also because the stocking rate is high.” Seed crop fields contain both male fertile plants and male sterile (or female) plants, and bees are needed to get the pollen from the male fertile plant to the infertile plant. About 95 per cent of the seed yield is attributed to bee pollination.

Hoover has been working with graduate students to look at pollinator abundance, distribution across fields, and how that influences pollination. Wind distribution and self-pollination also play a role in canola yields, and a third aspect to consider is pollinator efficiency. “There are a number of studies that look at whether bees contribute to the yield of commodity canola, but there’s a huge range of answers,” said Hoover. A recent study from Quebec compared plants grown in cages where they could self-fertilize, plants grown in cages where they could receive wind pollination but no insect pollination, and plants grown in plots with different levels of bees (1.5 colonies per hectare and three colonies per hectare). “What they found in terms of seed weight per area was that

there was a large difference between self-pollination and wind pollination,” said Hoover. Canola pollinated by wind pollination received a huge bump in yield, while plants pollinated by bees had an even bigger increase. “In this case, the bees were increasing the yield in terms of grams of seed per metre squared,” said Hoover. After crunching the numbers, the researchers found seed yields could increase 46 per cent with a stocking rate of three hives per hectare. However, this would require 25 million honeybee colonies, an unattainable number. But the Quebec study has spurred Hoover and her team to do some new trials on bee, wind pollination and stocking rates, but the results have not yet been completed. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Corn, wheat prices seen hitting 10-year lows in 2016 Ample global supplies are seen weighing on soybean prices BY SYBILLE DE LA HAMAIDE Geneva/Reuters

“The U.S. has dropped to No. 4 in terms of wheat trade.”

efty supplies, large expected crops and poor U.S. exports will weigh on grain prices later this year with corn and wheat set to drop to 10-year lows as harvest nears, says consultancy AgResource. In its first 2016 price forecast, the U.S.-based consultancy forecast Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) December corn would fall 25 per cent to $2.80 per bushel as the harvest nears and it becomes the market’s front month (all figures US$). That would be the lowest front-month contract since October 2006. July wheat is expected to fall by nearly 14 per cent to $4 per bushel, the lowest since September 2006, with November soybean tumbling 17 per cent to $7.60 per bushel and corn to $2.80 a bushel, said AgResource president Dan Basse. Corn and wheat crops in Argentina are expected to surge next season as farmers increase plantings, encouraged by the new government’s decision to scrap export taxes and restrictions, and improved competitiveness due to the devaluation of the local currency.

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An employee collects wheat from a sack inside a grocery store at a residential area in Mumbai, India on March 14. Recent declines in food prices have eased India’s annual consumer price inflation. Photo: Reuters/Shailesh Andrade AgResource forecast Argentina’s corn harvest at 39 million to 40 million tonnes, up from 27 million last year, while the wheat crop is seen rising to 17 million tonnes in 2016-17 from 11 million in 2015. “This is a significant increase, not only in crops but also combined exports because they don’t have the livestock pulse or infrastructure in terms of biofuels to

consume it so they will be exporting a lot of that, and they can,” Basse said. “These guys are going to be an export powerhouse.” With Brazil’s corn crop also expected to rise, Basse described South America as an “export powerhouse” whose harvests would structurally change the world market.

The U.S. corn crop is expected to reach a record high in 2016-17 at 14.4 billion bushels as farmers plant on a larger area, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated would be the third largest since 1944. U.S. wheat prices are also expected to be pressured by poor exports as the country faces increased competition from

cheaper supplies from the Black Sea and Europe. “The U.S. has dropped to No. 4 in terms of wheat trade,” said Basse, noting the U.S. was expected to ship less wheat in 2015-16 than Canada. The world’s two largest wheat exporters are the combined European Union and Russia. For soybean, the main drivers for the drop in prices would be ample supplies, notably in South America, as well as softer demand for soymeal in China. China, whose soybean imports accounted for 70 per cent of global trade last year, recently said it intends to boost domestic soybean production for human consumption, although it said it would still need to import for feed.

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North Africa demand for durum should remain solid Pricing favours durum in this spring’s battle for Prairie acres BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada

orth African countries have been some of the best customers for Canadian durum over the past few months, and weather issues in the region should keep that demand solid going forward. As of February, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria combined have imported 1.3 million tonnes of Canadian durum during the 2015-16 crop year, according to

Canadian Grain Commission data. That compares with 895,100 tonnes during the same period the previous year, and represents about half of Canada’s total durum export program to date. (By comparison, demand out of Italy is down on the year, with 773,600 tonnes exported there to date, from 1.016 million at the same time last year.) While it is dry in North Africa, and production will be below average, it won’t be aggressively so, G3 Canada market analyst Neil Townsend said.

That dryness has the potential to translate into increased demand for Canadian durum, but Townsend noted that there are many other macro factors at play — pointing to political issues, falling oil prices and unfavourable foreign exchange rates. “There might be a bit more demand from those countries, but not an aggressive demand,” said Townsend. Some durum demand could shift to soft wheat instead, he said. In addition, Canada is not the only supplier, with Mex-

ico and Europe also potential sources if North Africa needs more durum. From a pricing standpoint, attention now turns to crop prospects in North America and Europe, with any quality or quantity concerns out of Canada likely providing support. While world wheat supplies are abundant, Townsend noted, available durum supplies are much tighter. G3 is forecasting a slight 1.2 per cent decline in Canadian durum acres this year, said Townsend.

However, “that’s the margin of error, so it could be up.” In those areas where farmers grow both hard red spring wheat and durum, the pricing favours durum, said Townsend. There is also a strong challenge from lentils and peas, which he expected would cut into durum acres. The traditional durum areas of southern Saskatchewan are on the dry side, and will be watched closely. However, it’s still early and “a few good soaks would change the situation,” said Townsend.

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Noxious weeds

odding thistle is found in pockets around the province, but mainly in southern Alberta. This noxious weed is a prolific seed producer — a single flower can produce up to 1,200 seeds and a single plant up to 100,000 seeds. It can be recognized by the solitary large red to purple flowers at the end of stems. The leaves are dark green with silvery margins and when the plant matures, the flower ‘nods.’ This aggressive plant can grow up to 2.5 metres (eight feet) tall and has multiple branched stems all covered in sharp spines.

Herbicides are effective if applied at the rosette stage. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Nodding thistle is a biennial — which means it takes two years to complete its life cycle — and it can be controlled by hand-picking, mowing, or cultivating if control is done prior to the plant going to seed. A suitable herbicide (always read the label) can also be effec-

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Here are some key considerations to get the best results from your on-farm trials By ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF/LEDUC

hen it comes to on-farm research, the key things to remember are preparation, location, and repetition. “The rigour you have to use goes up considerably if you want to turn it into research,” said Dan Heaney, research and development vice-president with Farmers Edge

Long, narrow configurations work better than block configurations for check strips, Heaney said at canola Science-O-Rama earlier this month. Also, good land yields the best results. Heaney said he has seen lots of trials shoved into the corners of fields or in the headlands, which create problems in the trial. Satellite imagery, yield maps from previous years, soil maps, and soil tests can help growers and agronomists pick the ideal location for a trial. “Pick your spot and pre-assess the variability of where you will put your treatment,” said Heaney. It’s easy to build the treatment right into the controller of the equipment, and growers and agronomists no longer have to flag a check strip.

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“On all our variable-rate fields, we build our check into our treatment map, and it comes off automatically at cost and rate,” he said. “We can do the same thing with sprayers and just about every other piece of equipment.” It’s important to make sure equipment is properly calibrated, and satellite imagery can be used to tell growers and agronomists the effects of posttreatments, he added. And to get accurate results, you need to do a trial more than once. “If you want to do research, you have to get more replication in,” said Heaney. “You can replicate by repeating a check in the field or a treatment in the field. That’s the traditional way.” But another way to get more data is to replicate the same treatment on different fields or on different farms. Agronomists at Farmers Edge have been repeating the same experiments on fields from different clients to get more results. “We can use the power of repetition to pull out what’s working and what’s not,” said Heaney. He’s seen growers coming together to pool their data into groups. Grower data goes into an anonymous pool, and the numbers can be crunched to determine whether or not a treatment is effective. One experiment can then be repeated on 20, 30, 40 or 100 fields across a region or across provinces, said Heaney.

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Variable-rate seeding next step in precision farming Southwest corn grower reports higher yield and lower seed costs By Angela Lovell AF contributor

anitoba farmer Arthur Bell recently stepped up his variable-rate game. After accumulating seven years of experience with variable-rate fertilization on his southern Manitoba farm, he decided three years ago VR seeding would probably work much the same way and give him similar results. The basic strategy is the same — identify the most and least productive spots in each field and match seed rates with yield potential. “Some areas of the field have more organic material, or are just better areas that can support a higher plant population,” said Bell. “That was the reason I decided to try variable-rate corn seeding because I can maximize my plant population in good areas, and in the drier areas where moisture is normally a limiting factor, I can cut the population back.” The first year Bell saved about 16 per cent in seed costs, and he estimates he’s getting around 10 per cent higher yield in the most productive areas where he increased his seeding rate.

Lots of interest

Jamie Denbow, Farmers Edge’s product manager for decision support services, said around five per cent of the growers he works with are doing VR seeding at the moment, but interest is rapidly growing every year, especially in crops with a high seed cost like corn. Some growers have also used it for lentils, wheat and soybeans. “It’s really starting to grow as more equipment with VR-capable technology gets adopted,” said Denbow. Although every farmer wants to save on input costs, VR seeding is more about farming more efficiently and sustainably. “They’re trying to take the right seed, at the right amount and place it at the right place, matching the seed quantities to the productive capability of the land,” Denbow said. “If an acre has the potential to grow 150-bushel corn and I can grow that with 30,000 seeds per acre versus 35,000 seeds, my efficiency is that much higher. So I’m controlling my cost while maximizing the yield capability on each acre of the farm.” The applied work behind VR seeding will also be familiar to growers using VR fertilizer strategies. “We start with satellite imagery that tells us where the zones of differing productivity are, then we physically soil test each one of those zones to find out what the structure, texture and native amount of fertility is in that piece prior to seeding, and then we implement our strategies around those numbers,” Denbow said. A comfortable starting point for many growers is to take their standard seeding rate and go plus or minus 10 per cent from that. After doing VR seeding for a while, they tweak it to a wider range, Denbow said. “As an example, if you have five different soil productivity zones on the farm, the standard seeding rate would be in the middle — a zone

three. A zone two might be minus 10 per cent and minus 15 per cent in a zone one, and then plus 10 per cent in a zone four and plus 15 per cent in a zone five. Growers could have a seeding rate that’s as much as 30 per cent variation within the same field,” Denbow said. Most of today’s farm equipment has VR capability, and older equipment just needs a rate controller to manage seed and fertilizer independently, and two or more tanks on the seeder will make it easier to do.

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The next step in VR seeding is understanding how different varieties behave depending on plant population and conditions. “In the U.S., growers have new corn and soybean planters with two tanks and they’re putting a different hybrid in each tank and seeding different acres of a field to different hybrids based on their understanding of how those hybrids respond to the conditions that are available on those acres,” said Denbow. “We don’t have that level of understanding here yet, but we’re doing trials this year taking multiple different corn hybrids, seeding them in the same field and studying how each one behaves. With that information, we can begin to tweak our practices accordingly.”

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not save anything on seed costs, he may end up using the same amount of seed, but he’s placed the right amount on acres that have the capability of producing higher yield with that seed,” he said. To truly understand how the system pays off the best way to compare is to overlay a cost map over a field map, Denbow said. It demonstrates how yield and inputs combine for a higher overall yield, and also adds to the farmer’s knowledge base. “(That) grower will have a great deal more data which is going to allow that grower to make more informed decisions,” he said. Bell said he’s getting the most efficient use out of the seed he’s putting in, and because corn seed is expensive he’s seen a quicker return. “Variable-rate seeding — just like VR fertilizer — is about maximizing the inputs you’re putting into the ground and getting the most out of them.”

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Bell is going to also host a field trial on his farm, and he wants to try variable-rate seeding on soybeans. “I had problems with white mould in the back areas of my fields in the soybeans last year, so it’s almost the opposite situation where in those areas I want to cut the population back a little bit because when you get a better stand it’s sometimes more susceptible to white mould,” he said. “Each crop is different, so you have to adjust a little depending on what the crop is.” Denbow doesn’t know of anyone who has tried VR seeding with canola, and he questions if results might not be as significant as in other crops. “Canola is a plant with high plasticity, which means if you give it a lot of room, it becomes a big, bushy plant,” he said. “If you give it less room, it becomes a tall, vertical plant so it adapts to the space it has. Whereas crops like corn produce one tall stock, so it’s not as plastic.”

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The Canola Council of Canada is also advising farmers not to use quinclorac on canola this year. “It’s a very serious issue,” council president Patti Miller said in a news release in March. “Our export customers test shipments regularly to make sure their standards are met and the tests are becoming more and more precise. If a shipment is turned back because of an unacceptable residue, it can mean millions and millions of dollars, not only to the exporting company, but to farm revenue.”

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Data from 2015 confirmed that quinclorac leaves detectable residues on canola seed and in the the processed oil and meal, the canola council says. “When samples were tested from canola fields that had been treated with quinclorac according to label directions, residues were found most of the time,” its website states. “Therefore, the value chain believes there is a significant risk to Chinese exports if quinclorac is used on canola.” Cereals Canada also wants famers to be aware of the chemicals they apply to ensure they meet end-users’ requirements. President Cam Dahl said crop protection product residues are generally getting a lot more attention lately. “This is the reason we launched the ‘Keep it Clean,’ cereals campaign — to help manage this issue and educate producers and to demonstrate to our customers that we take the issues seriously,” Dahl said in a recent interview. The campaign, and an accompanying website, warns farmers not to apply unregistered products to their crops and to be aware of specific market restrictions. The site also says farmers should follow pesticide label directions and deliver the grain farmers declared they would. Very low levels of residue can be detected, Dahl said. Even trace residues are forbidden if there’s zero tolerance. One part per trillion is equivalent to one second in 32,000 years, he said. “It’s amazing what you can find when you test to that level,” he added. That’s why it’s important for farmers to check with grain buyers and their pesticide retailers before applying new products to their crops, Dahl said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

Keep it clean Quinclorac is registered in Canada to control cleavers in canola. It’s found in Clever by Productierra, Facet from BASF and Masterline Quinclorac, a Univar product. Chlormequat is used in Manipulator, a growth regulator registered in Canada for cereal crops. For more information about controlling cleavers without quinclorac, visit the Canola Council website: http://www.canolacouncil.org/ crop-production/keep-it-clean/cleavers/. For similar information about residues in cereal crops, visit the Cereals Canada website: http://www.cerealscanada.ca/ keep-it-clean.

APRIL 25, 2016 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

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Drought years are proof that there’s more ‘crop per drop’ Two very dry years show that investments by both farmers and irrigation districts have greatly increased water-use efficiency By Kristi Cox AF contributor

hey were the two driest growing seasons in recent times — but when you look at water used for irrigation, 2001 and 2015 are very different. Last year, the amount of water diverted by the Eastern Irrigation District (EID) was almost 200,000 acre-feet less than in 2001, even though the number of acres under irrigation, now approaching 300,000 acres, had increased. It was a similar story in the Western Irrigation District (WID), which supplies irrigation water for about 96,000 acres. Its diversion in 2015 was 25,000 acre-feet lower than in 2001. There are two main reasons for this difference — changes farmers have made to their equipment and improvements in the water delivery systems. “The water users are a big part of ensuring we have efficient water use in our district, and their investments make a huge difference,” said Erwin Braun, WID general manager. In 2001, only 20 per cent of the irrigation in the district was done using low-pressure pivots. By 2015, that had increased to 54 per cent. In that same time period, flood irrigation nearly disappeared — falling from 25 per cent to just three per cent. The EID saw similar improve-

The capacity of the Langdon Reservoir was doubled two winters ago, but the big story for irrigation in Alberta is the gains in efficiency in the last decade and a half. PHOTO: Western Irrigation District

The Eastern Irrigation District has nearly tripled the number of kilometres of pipelines since 2001. PHOTO: Eastern Irrigation District

ments by its water users — flood irrigation has fallen by half since 2001 while low-pressure pivots are used on 62 per cent of acres (compared to 23 per cent in 2001). “Changes that they’ve made make them much more efficient — going from flood irrigation to pivot irrigation to low-pressure pivot irrigation,” said EID general manager Ivan Friesen. Low-pressure pivots are currently the most efficient on-farm system, with about 85 to 98 per cent application efficiency. They also save time and energy, making them a valuable investment for water users. “I think it’s that farms are getting larger and everybody wants to become more efficient,” said

In 2001, the WID had just 67 kilometres of pipeline, but in 2015 that had increased to 333 kilometres. The EID went from 481 kilometres of pipeline to 1,165 kilometres in that same time frame. By making their systems run more efficiently, they can deliver the water in a timelier way to their end-users. “The Alberta Water for Life Strategy set out guidelines for us,” said Friesen. “We felt we have met those guidelines set out before us. So that was a driver for us as well.” But both general managers said there is a lot more work to be done in order to be prepared for drought years in the future. “We’re always striving to be better,” said Friesen, noting the district has an ongoing three-year

Friesen. “I think pivot irrigation has been proven to pay. They can put a half-inch on when they need it versus flood where obviously you can’t use that kind of precision irrigation.” While both general managers are quick to give credit to their water users, the districts have also made big improvements to their infrastructure. “We’ve rebuilt a lot of the canals — they’re now lined, don’t leak, and we can provide a lot more of the water we divert to the farmer,” said Braun. “We’ve also converted a lot of canals to pipeline, and those are a lot more efficient. They don’t leak, there’s no evaporation, there’s no seepage. All of the water in the pipeline goes right to the farm.”

rolling plan for rehabilitation projects. “Now we continue with an aggressive rehab program so that we can always become more efficient. “Landowners are doing the same. We’ve got roughly 75 per cent of our district under pivot irrigation and I think in 2001 it was more like 45 per cent so we’ve made big gains there. “We’ve got another 15 per cent to go. I think 90 per cent pivot is achievable.” Comparing water usage in 2001 and 2015 shows investing in improvements was worthwhile, said Braun. “When we compare these two years, we are a lot more drought resilient,” he said. “That’s a good thing.”

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Irrigation technology centre has a wide range of research Whether it’s research on potatoes, sugar beets, infrared sensors or nozzles, the goal is to get more crop per drop By Kristi Cox AF contributor

ust outside of Lethbridge, where ideal location, expertise and cutting-edge technology meet, we find the Alberta Irrigation Technology Centre (AITC). The centre was established in 2000 as a partnership between Alberta’s irrigation industry and the provincial and federal Agriculture Departments. “The main focus of the centre is to support improved water conservation, efficiency, and productivity with emphasis on adoption of technologies and agronomic practices for optimum irrigation water management by producers and irrigation districts,” said Rod Bennett, director of the Irrigation Management Section of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. The centre has two main components: A demonstration canal system and approximately 200 acres cropland. The demonstration canal has a flow measurement and testing facility and is managed by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Basin Water Management Section. The majority of the cropland is irrigated by one large and two smaller pivot watering systems. Each pivot has a variety of crops and experiments under it, and is managed on a four-year rotation schedule. The large pivot has a variablerate irrigation system that is being utilized for potato studies. “For the last three years we’ve been working with McGill University,” said Bennett. “It’s had grad students working on various aspects of variable-rate

irrigation and doing some testing and different treatments to try to improve our ability to develop near real-time prescriptions for irrigation water management.” The objective is to optimize water management and crop yield for potatoes. The centre has other potato research projects under that pivot system. Provincial potato scientist Michelle Konschuh from the Crop Diversification Centre in Brooks is focusing on fertilizer management for potatoes while the Potato Growers of Alberta is working on variety trials. The AITC is participating in sugar beet research with the remainder of the large pivot. “For the last seven years we worked with Lantic Inc. on zone tillage,” said Bennett. “The rows have a very narrow strip that is cultivated, and then the straw is left there to protect the emerging seedlings from wind. We tend to have lots of wind in southern Alberta, so we’ve used zone tillage to protect those seedlings and to evaluate whether there’s any advantage to do that over conventional tillage.” Peter Regitnig, a research agronomist with Lantic, looks after the design and management of the projects, while AITC provides the irrigation and assists with harvest. Other sugar beet projects include examining nitrogen fertilizer application rates and seedling emergence. Researchers will also be examining the relationship between fertilizer, final irrigation timing, and environmental conditions with respect to the sugar content of the beets — a key factor for pro-

The demonstration canal system at Alberta Irrigation Technology Centre. PHOTOS: AITC ducers, who are paid according to sugar content. The centre is involved in a number of technology-based research projects. Researchers are currently evaluating a variety of different nozzle types, including low-energy precision application, where the drop tubes are lowered down very close to the soil surface. These have been utilized in other jurisdictions, including California. “They’re mostly used in really high-value crops,” Bennett said. “We’re evaluating their use in some of our conventional crops as well. We’re looking at the water distribution using different nozzle types and different settings on the low-energy precision application nozzles.” They are also assessing wireless soil water sensors. There are a number of sensors that are now

on the market that allow producers to track soil water status, allowing them to schedule their variable-rate irrigation based on these measurements. AITC staff are also looking forward to an upcoming opportunity to work with Terry Howell of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research out of Bushland, Texas, said Bennett. This work will look at infrared sensors that mount on the irrigation pivot and can detect water stress in plants. They will be used in conjunction with soil water sensors. With real-time data from both of these types of sensors, the application rate will vary along the pivot and the different banks of nozzles. This allows the irrigator to meet the crop requirements and maintain uniform soil water content while optimizing crop yield.

“We’re very excited about this opportunity which we anticipate to explore in 2017,” Bennett said. In addition to all the research going on, the AITC welcomes a variety of interested parties to tour its facility. Groups include scientists, government officials, irrigation districts, students and commodity groups. (For more information, visit www.demofarm.ca.) The Alberta Irrigation Technology Centre is a strong example of how various groups can work together to improve farming practices in Alberta and beyond. “We have a variety of industry partners that are key to the success of what we do at the irrigation technology centre,” said Bennett. “Certainly without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.”

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Study shows irrigation pays big dividends Irrigation adds about $3.6 billion to the provincial economy each year and has the potential to do even more By Kristi Cox AF contributor

n these tough economic times, irrigation is a good news story. Irrigation in Alberta is attracting businesses, creating jobs, generating revenue for governments, and bolstering the economy. How do we know this? The Alberta Irrigation Projects Association commissioned a study to look at exactly that. While people in the irrigation industry understand the benefits and see the positive effects of investment in irrigation, the message needs to be clear to everyone, said Erwin Braun, the chair of the projects association. “Even previous (Alberta) premiers have told us, ‘You need to tell your story.’ Now we have that story in economic terms,” said Braun. And the numbers are big: • Irrigation adds about $3.6 billion annually to Alberta’s gross domestic product (GDP). • For every $1 in irrigation sales, increases GDP by $2.54 and labour income by $1.64. • E very $1 million in irrigation sales creates 39 jobs. • E very cubic metre of water delivered generates $3 to the provincial GDP and $2 in labour income. • Every $1 invested by the Government of Alberta in irrigation generates $3 in added revenue. • I r r ig a t i o n s a l e s a r e a b o u t

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Crops grown under irrigation generate more than seven times the revenue of dryland production.

$2,400 per hectare compared to $329 for dryland production. • S ales of irrigation crop and livestock products add $1.7 billion annually to Alberta’s GDP. • Processing of irrigation-related products adds nearly another $1.7 billion to the GDP. • Irrigation also generated about $1.3 billion annually to the provincial and federal governments, with revenues always exceeding expenditures. • Irrigation water and infrastructure used for non-irrigation purposes — such as recre-

“We’re here to stay — we’ve been here for over 100 years and we’ll be here for the next 100 years in a sustainable way,” said Braun. “Here’s a study that shows we add $3.6 billion in economic value to the province every year, and there’s potential to do more. There’s potential to really add a lot to that. This is a good industry to invest in.” But what does it take to turn this study into growth? “We need a government that’s willing to support and take leadership in this important industry,” said Braun. “We’ve proven

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ation, drought mitigation and hydro power — generated an additional $85 million to the provincial GDP and $71 million in labour income.

that we’re a backbone of our economy, and we’re needed now more than ever. “We can build pipelines and extract oil but you can only do that once. You build a reservoir, you build off-stream storage, you build some pipelines and canals, you hook up state-ofthe-art, world-class irrigation systems on land that is sustainably irrigated — now you’ve got an economic generator.” The full study, done by Paterson Earth & Water Consulting and titled Economic Value of Irrigation in Alberta, can be found at www.aipa.ca.

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The battle against invasive mussels is unending Zebra and quagga mussels would cause $75 million in damage annually if they got in Alberta waterways Staff

fforts to keep invasive mussels out of Alberta have been successful so far, but the threat is unending. “Inspectors at the Coutts inspection station near the Montana boarder have already intercepted one mussel-fouled boat since opening for the season in March, and it is expected that this will be only one of many such incidents during this summer’s boating season,” Alberta Environment and Parks said in a release earlier this month. Along with watercraft inspections, a team of dogs is employed to sniff boats in order to detect zebra and quagga mussels, which are very tiny in the larval stage and hard to spot. The Conservation K-9 Program was created by the Eastern, Bow River, Taber, Lethbridge, Northern, Raymond and United irrigation districts. “Invasive mussels will have devastating effects if introduced into Alber-

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Country’s largest bread company says quality of Canadian wheat must improve Gluten additives to offset the protein shortfall cost the company $1 million last year alone BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff/Winnipeg

anada’s biggest bread maker is struggling with the inconsistent quality of Canadian milling wheat. Canada’s reputation for providing the Cadillac of wheat is slipping, Canada Bread’s vice-president of marketing told reporters at the recent Canada Global Crops Symposium. “Everybody viewed Canadian wheat as the gold standard and now we are getting feedback from our other business units that are asking, ‘What the heck?’” said Connie Morrison. “Canadian wheat isn’t as good as it used to be, is the feedback we’re hearing. It pains me because I am a proud Canadian.” Canada Bread uses around 300,000 tonnes of Canadian wheat flour a year. The company is owned by Mexican-based Grupo Bimbo and sources Canadian wheat for some of Bimbo’s bakeries in Latin America. Canada Bread started seeing inconsistency in Canadian wheat flour’s functionality two years ago, but it was “really prevalent” last year, she said. Canada Bread paid $1 million last year to buy gluten to add to its recipes when Canadian wheat

Connie Morrison, vice-president of Canada Bread, says the inconsistent baking quality of Canadian wheat, creates headaches for her company’s bakeries. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON failed to deliver enough, she said. When gluten is lacking, loaves of bread don’t rise as high as required. After visiting some of Canada’s foreign wheat buyers last fall, Canadian officials said complaints about weak gluten wheat had declined from previous years. Customer complaints go back four or five years. The Canadian

Grain Commission says it’s the combination of increased production of varieties on the lower end of acceptable gluten strength and growing conditions. Consolidation of Western Canada’s grain-handling system has also resulted in less natural blending, also credited with boosting wheat quality uniformity in the past.

During her speech to the symposium, Morrison attributed increased inconsistent wheat quality with the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s sales monopoly in 2012. However, she later said it probably had more to do with the increased production of weaker gluten strength wheat varieties that occurred around the same time.

Morrison said Canada Bread is looking forward to changes to Western Canada’s wheat class system starting Aug. 1, 2018, which will see lower gluten wheats removed from the premium milling Canada Western Red Spring wheat class and to a new class called Canada Northern Hard Red. “I think we do have the bestquality wheat, but... it can be great one day and then the next day not so great,” Morrison said. “If we can consistently achieve great outputs then I think we’d be better off, but it’s that inconsistency that’s creating some challenges not only in our bakeries but in our other businesses.” One grain industry official said Canada Bread might have to get more involved in selecting wheat under contract from farmers like British Baker Warburtons. That company has a laboratory in Winnipeg to test the wheat it buys through Richardson International and Paterson GlobalFoods. “We’re working with the (Canadian) millers in the interim to see if there is anything we can do different... maybe specing it a little differently,” Morrison said. “We’re obviously open to anything that would help improve the quality and consistency.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Canada geese are often seen swimming with swans, as they take advantage of the fact that the swans can dive deeper for food. In doing so, they churn up plant matter that the geese are not big enough to reach. These trumpeter swans were sighted on a small lake near Millarville, Alta. They were stopping over to feed, while migrating farther north to their Arctic breeding grounds. Photo: Wendy Dudley

Food processors unclear on tariff consultations Finance Department has yet to provide manufacturers with meaningful information on talks BY ALEX BINKLEY

“There are more than 6,000 food-manufacturing facilities in the country and they have particular concerns.”

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ood processors are full of questions as they await promised consultations regarding eliminating tariffs on food-manufacturing ingredients. Finance Canada is set to lead the talks promised in March’s federal budget. The budget proposed removing tariffs on ingredients, except dairy and poultry, to make food processing in Canada more competitive internationally, the government said in the budget, noting the move will support investment and jobs in the sector. “There are more than 6,000 foodmanufacturing facilities in the country and they have particular concerns,” said Carla Ventin, Food & Consumer Products of Canada’s vice-president of federal government affairs. “They want to have time to be able to make a careful analysis of the department’s proposal.”

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Canadian food manufacturers want enough time to carefully analyze a proposal to lower ingredient tariffs. PHOTO: tHINKSTOCK Chris Kyte, president of Food Processors of Canada, said his organization, which represents small- and medium-size processors, has heard nothing from the department since the budget. It’s not clear whether this initiative will apply just to ingredients not produced in Canada. A department spokesperson said the consultations will be launched “in the near term” and a detailed list

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of products of proposed products will be published in the government publication Canada Gazette then. Proposed tariff elimination will apply to the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rates of customs duty of identified goods, covering imports from all countries, she said. The budget said food processing is “Canada’s largest manufacturing employer and an important contributor to Canada’s economy.”

That recognition is likely the results of the industry explaining its activities and operations to federal officials during meetings of Agriculture Canada’s food-processing roundtable, Ventin added. “The government has already cut tariffs for equipment and manufacturing equipment; now we need the same for ingredients,” Ventin said. Processors have identified access to competitively priced inputs as a key barrier to growth, she noted. Currently 57 per cent of agricultural goods are still subject to tariffs at an average rate of approximately five per cent.

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Canadian wheat growers hit by subsidy effects Advanced developing nations subsidize wheat growers, hurting farmers from exporting nations BY ALEX BINKLEY AF contributor

anadian farmers are among those being disadvantaged by wheat subsidies in advanced developing countries like China, India, Turkey and Brazil, according to two U.S. groups. The U.S. Wheat Associates and the U.S. National Association of Wheat Growers pegged the annual cost to Canadian farmers at about 249,000 tonnes in lost sales and $251.9 million in lower prices. Previously the groups commissioned a similar study which found subsidies offered to Chinese farmers lowered American wheat prices by $550 million a year, predicted to rise to $653 million for 2016. That earlier study on Chinese subsidies sparked a lot of interest from Canadian farmers, Wheat Associates spokesman Dalton Henry said. “(They were)... wondering if these developing country pro-

grams were having a similar impact on their exports and prices,” he said. The group did the additional analysis and came up with the impact figures for Canadian, Australian, and European farmers. Of all the trade-distorting policies U.S. growers face, wheat subsidies in China and other developing countries have the most serious effect on farm gate prices and trade flow, said Alan Tracy, U.S. Wheat Associates’ president. “The studies we have sponsored clearly show the problem is growing more serious at the worst time for farmers who are already facing unprofitable prices,” he said. Canadian farmers are unquestionably feeling financial pain from domestic subsidies developing countries offer their wheat growers, said Cam Dahl, head of Cereals Canada. “There is no doubt that production and trade-distorting domestic support in other countries is costing Canadian farmers,” Dahl said.

A farmer winnows wheat with a rake in Shaanxi province in 2012. China effectively pays its farmers a minimum of more than US$10 per bushel for wheat and subsidizes input costs — subsidies that critics say have pushed down global wheat prices. Photo: REUTERS/Rooney Chen In large part that’s why the industry supported the failed Doha round of WTO negotiations, which aimed to move towards the elimination of domestic support programs, he said.

Canada has done its part through various agriculture policy eras including the Agriculture Policy Framework, Growing Forward and Growing Forward 2, he said. “Canada has moved away from

production-distorting and tradedistorting support programs,” he said. International wheat prices have collapsed in recent years, partly because of countries that fail to play by the rules, said Gordon Stoner, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, adding those losses will accelerate if China doesn’t rein in wheat subsidies. Removing China’s domestic wheat support would increase imports to more than 9.6 million tonnes per year, a volume that is about equal to the Chinese wheat tariff-rate quota, an Iowa State University study concluded. China effectively pays its farmers a minimum procurement price of more than US$10 per bushel for wheat and subsidizes input costs. In wheat alone, China provides support of at least US$15.4 billion or 36 per cent of the value of production, which far exceeds the 8.5 per cent limit set when it joined the WTO.

Monsanto head says company no longer interested in mergers Monsanto has effectively pulled itself out of the mergers-and-acquisitions flurry in the seeds and agrochemicals industry, nearly a year after making a bid for rival Syngenta. The St. Louis-based company now sees its best deal-making opportunities in smaller acquisitions, licensing deals and partnerships, its CEO Hugh Grant said. “We now see this (industry rationalization) JOB ID: translating into further 8995_1A R&D or commercial partnerships forDATE: which we are FEB. 15, FEB. 29, uniquely positioned to MARCH 14, 2016 participate and no longer CLIENT: see large-scale M&A CANADA as aSYNGENTA likely opportunity,” Grant said on a conferPROJECT: ence call. AXIAL PRINT AD Monsanto’s move for PUBLICATION: Syngenta triggered a periALBERTA FARMER EXPRESS od of heightened M&A DESIGNER: activity in the industry, CHRISTINE where six large companies[ have long dominat] MECHANICAL [ ] PDF/X ed. Syngenta in February FINALto SIZE: X 10" agreed be 8.125" acquired by ChemChina US$43 for UCR: 240% billion, while Dow ChemSERVICE icalCLIENT and DuPont struck a $130-billion megamerger PROOFREADING last year. Farmers in the U.S. ART DIRECTION have been spending less PRODUCTION on everything from fertilizers to seeds as grain prices hover near fiveyear lows and incomes have fallen to their lowest since 2002. This has forced Monsanto and DuPont Pioneer to offer the steepest discounts in at least six years. — Reuters

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Lakeland College has developed a new livestock research team, which will manage Lakeland’s livestock research projects, as well as a new herd of 50 cattle for research projects and demonstrations. “Since we already demonstrate a purebred beef herd and an intensively managed beef herd, we thought it was a good opportunity to run a group of cattle under a less intensive system to more effectively mimic current beef production practices such as extended grazing and calving on pasture,” said Geoff Brown, head of the college’s Animal Science Technology program. — AAF

Mars Food plans to label some of its Dolmio pasta sauces, macaroni cheese and other products as fit for consumption only once a week due to high levels of salt, sugar, or fat. The plan, however, does not extend to Mars’ chocolate or sweets businesses, whose brands include M&M’s, Snickers and Starburst. Products that are particularly high in salt, sugar or fat, including Dolmio lasagna meal kits and lasagna sauces, will come with a label advising “occasional” consumption, meaning once a week. However, the company said most of its products in the U.K. would still be for consumption every day. — Reuters

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Some call them athletic, others say ‘suicidal,’ but all agree that wild is the default mode for bison By JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff / Ponoka

ison producer Ivan Smith doesn’t go anywhere without a butcher knife and a rifle in his truck. “Anything can go wrong when you’re dealing with an animal that’s this athletic,” said Smith, who operates Big Bend Bison Ranch near Innisfail. “It’s just the nature of the bison. They’re not meant to be captive, so when they are confined, it’s extremely stressful for them. Being such a powerful and athletic animal, they can damage themselves fairly easily.” In a bison mortality study that began in 2012, trauma was the second-highest cause of death in the bison studied. That’s “obviously significant,” said researcher Pat Burrage. “We know that injuries and deaths associated with traumas or accidents are a problem,” said Burrage, a veterinarian from Bluffton. “Bison, to me, are suicidal. Any time I go out to do work on bison, I’m happy at the end of the day if nothing’s broken — on bison, human, or equipment.” On Smith’s operation, which sees about 6,000 head come through annually, this year has been “remarkably good” for injury-related bison deaths. “I think we’ve broken one leg in the last 1,000 animals we handled,” said Smith. “The industry has learned a lot, and it helps that they’re worth more money now. Everybody slows down and says, ‘Don’t get them running.’ That’s a $2,000 calf. Do you really want to see it hit a fence?” That’s a big change from a decade ago, when Smith used to buy from a now-defunct auction mart. “Within two weeks after buying at that sale, I’d lose 10 per cent of every group of animals I bought because of the way they were handled and the stress of moving from one place to another.”

Preventable deaths

In most cases, bison deaths from injury and trauma are “controllable,” said Burrage. “If people are having issues with things getting banged up at their place, there are things we can do and strategies and management protocols we can put in place to minimize the stress and the trauma that these guys will create,” he said. “We can’t put them in a bubble. We can’t put them in a rubber room. But we can certainly look

Don’t try this at home — Ivan Smith is renowned for his ability to handle bison, which quickly revert to their wild ways when stressed. PHOTO: SUPPLIED at our setups to find out where those issues occur.” The first step, he said, is exercising caution when putting bison into close quarters — a mistake Burrage won’t make twice. “We figured if we baited them into an area where we had some makeshift pens put up, we could process them and preg check them the next day,” he said. “We had 250 bison cows in an area that we thought had lots of room, but the next day, we had seven dead. “They didn’t like each other that close. Out on the pasture, they were fine, but these guys got in tight, and it was a mess.” Secondly, don’t give bison a running start. “We know now that we don’t give any bison — small, big, or otherwise — a 30-foot run to the chute,” said Burrage. “That’s a guarantee that we’re going to be hauling some of those out. These things will hit anything at a thousand miles an hour.” “If there’s spots that look like if they hit they can get through, they hit it,” Smith added. “You start to

recognize common denominators. When I go to other people’s farms, I can tell where the wrecks are going to be.”

Low-stress handling

But for Smith, it really comes down to “understanding the nature of the bison.” “They’re wild by nature, and when they get stressed out, they revert back to thousands of years of survival instinct,” he said. “Whatever you can do to handle them with less stress and less confinement, the better it is.” Bison producers need to be “constantly looking for stress points” and figuring out how to fix them, he added. “I used to have one gate that they would always smash their noses on. They always had bloody noses or broken horn caps because of the one gate,” he said. “All it took was simply sheeting that one gate and changing the way it opened from one side to the other. I don’t think I’ve had an animal hit there in a year. They just don’t challenge the gate any-

“Bison, to me, are suicidal. Any time I go out to do work on bison, I’m happy at the end of the day if nothing’s broken — on bison, human, or equipment.” Pat Burrage

more because I changed the way it was.” When bringing people on board to help out, Smith chooses helpers who “aren’t excitable.” “About the worst thing you can have is somebody who thinks they need to yell to get a response. The quieter a person can handle them, the better.” He also limits the number of

people helping at a given time. Earlier this month, he processed 105 calves in two hours with three people helping — “an acceptable handling time” for Smith. “All three of us knew exactly what we were doing, and we all had a job. We weren’t standing around talking, creating noise and stress. Every movement was with a purpose,” he said. “Having one or two extra people there wouldn’t have sped up the process, but it would have created more stress in the animals. Sometimes, less is more.” But each situation is different, Smith said, so producers who are new to the industry need to ask “the right questions” and learn how other people operate. “Each herd of buffalo and each age group is different, so getting a producer who’s more experienced to come help if you’re new to the industry or going to other producers’ farms to see what works for them makes a big difference.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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European technology could be a fix for excess phosphorus Removing phosphorus-rich solids from nitrogen-rich liquid could solve environmental issues with manure application BY RON FRIESEN AF contributor

unique method of separating nutrients in hog manure, based on European technology, may give livestock producers another way to deal with excess soil phosphorus. The method involves separating out the solids in manure from the liquid, using an automated conveyor belt system. Solids in hog manure are high in phosphorus, while the liquid is rich in nitrogen. The liquid is injected locally into the soil as nitrogen fertilizer, while the solids are shipped out to phosphorus-deficient areas. The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) tested the system last year on a hog and grain farm near St. Malo, Man. The automated system is manufactured by VP Sys-

tems, a Dutch-based company. It and similar manure treatment systems are common in Europe, but this is believed to be the first attempt to apply this technology in Canada. Lauren Wiebe, who owns Topeaka Farms where the system was tested, said it helps him use the nitrogen in hog manure for his crops without having to worry about putting excess phosphorus on the land along with it. “I had all of this nitrogen sitting in my lagoon but it was too much phosphorus for what I wanted to do,” Wiebe said. Some soils in southeastern Manitoba, especially in the hog-intensive municipalities of Hanover and La Broquerie, are starting to experience soil phosphorus overload. Phosphorus in run-off from saturated soils is linked to algae blooms and degraded water quality in Lake Winnipeg and other water bodies.

Hog manure contains roughly three times as much phosphorus as nitrogen, but in a dry, solid form it is lighter and relatively inexpensive to move, said Harvey Chorney, an agricultural engineer and PAMI’s vicepresident of Manitoba operations. “Remember, the mass that you’re moving now is much less than what it would be if you were doing it in a liquid state,” he said. The economics work on his farm, said Wiebe. “I look at the cost of getting that separated (and) it’s a lot cheaper to separate than it is to buy fertilizer.”

How it works

The process starts by agitating hog slurry into a homogenized mixture. The mixture then goes through a flow meter into a flotation tank where a calibrated blend of air and polymer is added. These cause the solid particles to cling together and

float to the top of the tank. A belt filter press system separates the liquid from the solids. Rollers on the belt squeeze out as much liquid as possible. The solids go into storage, while the liquids enter an effluent tank and eventually a lagoon. The solids have an average dry matter content of 6.5 per cent, which enables them to be handled easily as a solid product. The phosphorus concentration in the separated solids is more than four times greater than in the original liquid manure. This makes it more economical to transport the dry solids instead of raw manure. The phosphorus in the liquid effluent is 83 per cent lower than in the original manure. The downside is the expense. The total capital cost is just under $1.8 million. The operating cost for one year is $571,000 — more than three times as much as for a traditional land application system.

Wiebe said he is able to recapture some costs by selling dry phosphorus to other farmers in his region and government subsidies helped pay for the system’s installation. However, the phosphorus concentration in the separated solids is still much lower than in commercial 11-52-0 fertilizer, said University of Manitoba soil science professor, Don Flaten. So canola growers using those solids would still need to supplement with commercial fertilizer. Wiebe said hog farmers in southeastern Manitoba must find ways of removing excess phosphorus, especially if the province ever decides to regulate land applications of phosphorus. For that reason, there are more considerations than just cost. “At the end of the day, we’re going to pay the piper,” said Wiebe. “I’d rather pay it sooner than later.”

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3 - 2014 Case IH 9230, 650/499 hrs, loaded,duals $420,000 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 NH CR9090, 520/350 hrs, L/A, duals, guidance ............................................................ $350,000 2012 NH CR9090, 1240/910 hrs, Guidance DSP, diff, duals.................................................... $299,000 2011 NH CR9090Z, 1026/724 hrs,L/A, duals, guidance ............................................................ $289,000 2011 Case IH 7120, duals, Guidance,PU, 1100/805 hrs ..................................................... $249,000 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 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 2006 NH CR960, 2300/1900 hrs, PU Header ......... $119,000 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 2000 John Deere 9650, 2796/1987 hrs,914 PU header, yield, singles......................................................... $89,000 1999 Case IH 2388, hopper top,4100/2876 hrs, 1015 PU header, L/A ............................................. $89,000 1992 Case IH 1680, 4033 hrs, L/A, 1986 Case IH 1680, PU header, 25’,4200 hrs........ $22,900

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USED WINDROWERS 2014 JD W150, 40 ft, roller, guidance, 68 hrs, warranty, mint condition ..................................... $165,000 2012 Case IH WD2303, 36 ft, 550 hrs, shears ....... $110,000 2012 MacDon M155, 35 ft D60, transport,960 hrs $129,000 2011 MacDon M205, 30 ft, 950/686 hrs ............... $125,000 2008 MacDon M150, 30 ft, hyd roller, 740 hrs ...... $105,000 2008 WD1203, 36ft, hyd roller, 550/403 hrs............ $95,000 2007 MF 9435, 30 ft, 1007 hrs ............................... $85,000

USED 2WD TRACTORS 2014 Case IH Farmall, 140A, Loader, MFD,830 hrs.. $86,000

USED HAYBINES 2009 NH H7460 discbine, 16 ft,1000 PTO, rubber/rubber ....................................................... $29,000 1999 NH 1475, 18ft ................................................ $11,999

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USED ROUND BALERS

2013 New Holland BR7090, wide PU, net/twine ...... $38,000 1999 NH 1475, 16’, rubber rolls .............................. $16,000 2004 NH BR780, 590 pto, STD PU, Auto Wrap ......... $16,900

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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 JD 4720, 90ft, Guidance, 1490 hrs............... $189,000 1998 Tyler Patriot XL, 5147 hrs, 750 gal, 90’ booms,12.4/38 tires, 3 way nozzle bodies ..................................... $45,900

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 2009 Morris Contour, 47 ft, 10”, 2008 FC 3350 TBT tank ...................................... $120,000 2009 Morris Contour, 61 ft, 10”, D/S, new knives, 2009 F/C 3850 Tank, TBT, Dual Fan, Mechanical . $135,000 2009 Morris Contour, 71 ft, 12”, 2011 8370 TBT, 3 tank, NH3 kit, blockage ............................................... $169,000 2008 Case IH SDX40/ADX3430 tank,VR, 40ft, liquid kit ..................................................... $139,000 2007 Seedhawk SH60-10, 60’, 10”, NH3 kit, TBT 3380 tank, V/R............................................. $129,000 1997 Bourgault 4300 Tank, DS ............................... $35,000

2014 Bourgault 7200, New never used, *0%/24 months or 4.25 for 84 months hyd angle, 84 ft .................................................... $56,000 2013 Case IH 500, Quad, loaded, 1170 hrs ........... $399,000 2008 Riteway 8168, 68 ft, Hyd. Pressure ................ $35,000 2004 Brandt 7000, 70 ft, Hyd. angle ....................... $28,900 2013 Case IH 450, 1470 hrs, Lux Cab, 6 remotes, 1999 Riteway 77 ft, Hyd. angle ............................... $22,000 2010 Lemken, Rubin 12S/1200,40ft new blades... $120,000 710/70R42 Duals ............................................... $279,000

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2012 Case IH 550 Quad, 36” Tracks, Guidance, *0% for 24 Months on select Case IH Sprayers PTO, 1982 hrs, Lux Cab, HID Lights, HO Hyd ....... $369,000 2014 Rogator 700, 90ft, viper, 700 gal, auto boom,HID lights, 106 hrs .................................................... $229,000 2012 Case IH 550 Quad, 36” Tracks, PTO, Lux Cab, Guidance, 2000 hrs ............................................ $369,000 2012 Case IH 4430, 120ft, 1082 hrs, AIM, Guidance, Dividers, 2 sets tires ........................................... $299,000 2007 NH TJ480, 800/38 duals, PTO, 4400 hrs, 2012 Case IH 3330, 100ft, Aim, 2 sets tires, autoboom, high cap hyd, diff lock ........................................ $220,000 accuboom, 1300 hrs........................................... $269,000 1991 New Holland 946, triples, atom jet pump, 2012 Case IH 4430, 120 ft aim, viper, 6500 hrs, standard ............................................... $69,000 guidance, loaded, 1275 hrs ................................ $279,000 * See Dealer for Details, Restrictions May Apply.

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2014 Unverferth 1610, U-Harvest, scale, tarp, tracks ......................................................... $149,000 2013 Unverferth 9250, scale, tarp ........................... $52,000 2013 Unverferth 1315, scale, tarp ........................... $82,000

USED SKIDSTEER

2013 Case SV250, cab/AC,heat, radio, 2 spd, 2775 hrs,new tires, hyd coupler, H controls ................................. $42,900

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1992 FREIGHTLINER FL70, 6 cyl. Cummins, 6 spd. trans, hyd. brakes, van body, 800 gal. 3 comp. Lube dsl. tank, front storage, $8800. 306-653-8765, Canora, SK. 2004 FREIGHTLINER CONDOR, very low miles, C&C, long WB, C10 Cat, Allison auto, complete hyd. system, includes hyd. side arm lift, suitable for conversion to a bale hauler, $19,900. K&L Equip., Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885.

1999 IH 4700, SA, flatdeck w/17’ steel flatdeck, 11x22.5 tires, 230,000 kms, 444 IH dsl., 10 spd., safetied, real good shape, $19,500. 1994 GMC Topkick tandem with 24’ flatdeck, 563,000 kms, 3116 Cat diesel, 10 spd., 11x22.5 tires, real good shape, $21,500. Call Merv at AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed 306-276-7518, 306-767-2616, Arborfield, tandems and tractor units. Contact David SK. DL #906768. 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, 2008 FREIGHTLINER 112, S/A, C13 Cat, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com 13 spd. trans., 392,000 kms, 36” bunk, 11x22.5 tires- 50%, 174” WB. 2012 EBY 35’ gooseneck alum. stock trailer, 3 comp., 2- 10,000 lb. axles, tires- fair w/new set of tires to go w/trailer, winter kit. All will be safetied. Ph 306-327-7745, Kelvington, SK. 1986 C6500 TOPKICK TRUCK, c/w Ingersoll Rand compressor unit 371 GM Jimmy engine, $5500 OBO. Spiritwood, SK, CIM TRUCK BODIES, grain, silage, gravel, 306-883-2468, 780-891-7334. decks, service and installation. For factory direct pricing and options, call Humboldt, TANDEM 2008 7600 IH, Cummins engine and 2004 Pete single axle van body trucks, SK., 306-682-2505 or www.cim-ltd.ca std. and auto trans, w/power tailgates or MECHANICS SPECIAL: 2006 IHC 4400, deck. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, DT 466 tandem, Allison auto, C&C, low www.rbisk.ca Delisle, SK. DL #905231. mileage, runs and drives, but needs engine work, will take a 20’ box. Was $44,900, FUEL TRUCK: 1996 T450 Kenworth, 3600 now reduced $29,900. K&L Equipment, gal. fuel capacity, dual pumps and meters, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885 coded. Call 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. Email: ladimer@sasktel.net REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. Give Kramble Industries a call at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net STERLING TRI-DRIVE, PRE-EMISSION, 2006, 525 HP 18 spd., full lockers, 20,000 frts, 69,000 rears, alum. wheels, 369,000 orig. kms, c/w new 24’ grain box and tarp. AMBULANCE- 1985 FORD 350, 60,386 $98,000. Selling at Ritchie Bros, Ed- kms, fully loaded. Will take truck or tractor monton, AB, April 26-30th. 780-679-7062 on trade. Tax receipt. 306-283-4747, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK.

DODGE CITY AUTO - Zero means 0%! Event up to 84 months OAC! Call 1-866-944-9024, www.dodgecityauto.com DL# 911673. 2016 3500 CREW Cab 4x4 dually, stk#T9208, $59,993 or $370.12 biweekly. Phone 1-866-944-9024, DL#911673, or www.dodgecityauto.com 2016 2500 CREW Cab 4x4, stk#T9013, $57,982 or $332 biweekly. Phone 1-866-944-9024, DL#911673, or www.dodgecityauto.com 2016 1500 CREW Cab 4x4, 8 spd. transmission, stk#T7005, $34,985 or $191.41 biweekly. Phone 1-866-944-9024 or www.dodgecityauto.com DL#911673. 2011 CHEV SILVERADO GFX Model, ext. 4x4, 5.3L, 97,000 kms, warranty until Dec. 2008 MACK, 261,000 orig. kms, 16’ steel 2016, new tires, loaded, $23,950. box; 2002 Western Star, like new 16’ box; 306-384-5673, Saskatoon, SK. 1998 IHC, 16’ alum. box. Yellowhead Sales 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK.

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NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to daycab conversions. Sandblasting and paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK.

1996 TIMPTE 46’, alum. converta hopper, TA trailer, alum. wheels, safetied certified. MORE AND MORE FARMERS are choosing $16,900. 403-875-5557, Calgary, AB. Mack Auction Co. to conduct their farm equipment auctions!! Book your 2016 auc- 2008 DOEPKER TRIDEM grain trailer with tion today! Call 306-634-9512 today! hyd. augers, new safety, $45,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd 1-800-938-3323, Delisle. www.mackauctioncompany.com PL311962

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2008 IHC 9100, Eagle 10 spd. Eaton AutoShift, 360 Cummins, Emissions deleted, 12&40, 700,000 kms, SK. safety, new CIM BH&T, $69,900. Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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2009 INT. PROSTAR, TA, 340,000 kms, daycab, 485 HP, Cummins, 8 spd., air ride, wet kit, aluminum budds, $44,900. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

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2008 SUBARU OUTBACK Ltd., Turbo, AC, leather, 55,000 kms., stk#SK-U0901. Call for our best price! 1-877-373-2662 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL# 914077. 2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L h-4 cyl., 64,262, stk#SK-U01890. Call for our best price! Call 1-877-373-2662, DL#914077, or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca 2012 SUBARU TRIBECA ltd. H-6 7 pass. AWD, 59,725 kms., stk# SK-3144A. Call for our best price! 1-877-373-2662 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL# 914077. 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE Sport, stk#T4013, $26,498 or $141.37 biweekly. Phone 1-866-944-9024, www.dodgecityauto.com DL# 911673. DODGE CITY AUTO - Zero means 0%! Event up to 84 months OAC! Call 1-866-944-9024, www.dodgecityauto.com DL# 911673.

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TWO 14x12’ STEEL galvanized doors off a Fairford shed, fair cond., 25 yrs. old for sale. Call 306-463-4866, Kindersley, SK.

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CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exposed screws to leak or metal overlaps. Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churches, pig barns, commercial, arch rib building and residential roofing; also available in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK.

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CLIFF’S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some YELLOW ROSE CONSTRUCTION has a 3’ older Cats, IH and Allis Chalmers. Traylor Gyratory gravel crusher that will crush a 12” rock plus a spare trailer crush780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. er the same. As well, a warehouse of parts, 1997 D5M LGP, air, heat, bush equipped, 2 or 3 of everything. 40’ Genset tower 85% UC, 6-way blade, 5500 orig. hrs, ready band powered by a 3406 Cat eng. and a large genset. 24 electrical boxes w/cord for work, $58,000. 306-338-7405 Wadena. outlets, control switches in tower, 5 HP to 2008 JD 270D LC hyd. excavator, Q/C, 2 150 HP. 1100 gal. belly fuel tank attached buckets, hyd. thumb, AC, forestry package, under the van. Shop van full of extra parts, catwalks, pro-heat, positive air shut-off, tools, welder. Ingersoll Rand L120 generator light plant purchased in 2008, used 8240 hrs. 587-991-6605, Edmonton, AB. very little. If interested call Bill McGinnis, 2011 HITACHI ZX270 LC-3 hyd. excavator, 306-567-7619, Craik, SK. Get your offers brand new UC, hyd. thumb, 2 buckets, cat- in. Will all be sold by May 10, 2016. walks, positive air shutoff. 587-991-6605, Edmonton, AB.

D6R XL, cab AC, canopy, new UC, recent transmission work orders, $85,000. USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Specializing in Cummins, have all makes, large 780-679-7062, Camrose, AB. INGERSOL RAND 185, works good. Blow inventory of parts, repowering is our speyour combine off in 10 mins., c/w hose, 1982 WILLOCK TANDEM lowboy with cialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. $5100 OBO. 306-536-5754, Weyburn, SK. ramps, fresh safety, $24,000. 2003 JD 200 WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 CLC excavator, 12,400 hrs, $56,000. 1994 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, EX200-3 Hitachi excavator w/thumb, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. 14,000 hrs, $34,000. 306-628-7436 Leader DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and 2005 JD 270 CLC excavator, cab, air, parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, auxiliary hyds., 2 buckets, approx. 9000 Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts hrs., new pins and bushings, $58,000. and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: LOWDERMILK TRANSPORT IS providing 780-679-7062, Camrose, AB. 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. one call service for all Equipment/Hay 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, hauling. Very experienced, multiple trucks Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK serving AB., SK., and MB. 780-872-0107, 306-252-1001, Kenaston, SK. 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, LARRY HIEBERT TRUCKING: equipment 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. hauling, farm machinery. Serving western Canada. 780-720-4304, Willingdon, AB. EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Reasonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL KOMATSU DOZER D85 LGP c/w winch, motor sales, service and parts. Also sale 3900 hrs., UC 85%, angle dozer, hydraulic of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale tilt, $38,500. 780-679-7062, Camrose, AB. Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005Abehind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK Website: www.tismtrrewind.com Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca

EQUIPMENT HAULING. Serving Western Canada and Northwest USA. Call Harvey at 1-877-824-3010 or cell 403-795-1872. Vandenberg Hay Farms Ltd., Nobleford AB. Email: logistics@vandenberghay.ca LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom CHAMPION ASSETS LTD. Online Only Unrehay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, served Construction Equipment Auction SK. May 4 to 11, 2016. Manitoba units located in The Pas. 2004 Cat 235CL w/3 buckets; 1990 Cat D6H LGP; 1997 Volvo rock truck; Teledyne Rock breaker; 1995 Ford LTL 9000. Plus more! Larry at 306-865-7660 or visit www.championassets.ca

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HOTELS FOR SALE: Bassano, AB: 24 renovated rooms, bar, 6 VLTs, new liquor store. Will train; 2 adjacent lots for sale. Price reduced. Nanton Hotel: Tavern, 5 VLTs, restaurant, 6 rooms, liquor store on Hwy. Will train. Price reduced. 37,000 sq. ft. Mall Cochrane. Bruce McIntosh, Re/Max Landan, Calgary, 403-256-3888. Email: bruce_bmac@yahoo.ca Website: www.brucemcintosh.ca NEWLY UPGRADED 20 room housing in Yarbo, SK. servicing Mosaic mines full occupancy; Beside Regina 3 acre greenhouse operation, incl. home; SW SK. Restaurant, Lounge/Offsale including 15 room motel, great volume in large progressive town; Assiniboia Investment Property/Office space fully leased, great return; Within 30 min. of Regina, viable hotel; Restaurant, Hwy #39; Small town bar/grill incl. 3 bdrm. house, SW SK. Ph Brian Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com

LIONEL’S TRUCKING. Haul farm equip., construction equipment. Scissor neck trailer for oilfield, truck recovery, winch truck service. Drumheller, AB. 403-820-1235. MJ PETERSEN TRANSPORT Ltd., Mortlach, has for hire ground load 53’ cattleliner, HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 2-53’ stepdeck hay trailers. We haul yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, equipment. 306-891-1380, 306-631-2023. custom conversions available. Looking for Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt 306-334-2232, Balcarres, SK. for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK.

BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket attachments. Bury rock and brush piles and fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 306-960-3804. LAND CLEARING. Rock picking and digging, stone piles, brushing, fencing, demolition. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, FARMERS AND BUSINESS PERSONS need $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes financial help? Go to: www.bobstocks.ca available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants or call 306-757-1997. 245- 1055 Park available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. Street, Regina, SK. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: FARM CHEMICAL / www.maverickconstruction.ca

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1998 CASE BACKHOE 580 Super L, Series II, 4x4 extend-a-hoe, deluxe cab, newer tires, very well maintained, 6600 hrs., c/w pallet forks and extra digging bucket. $31,500. 403-876-2860, cel. 403-340-9280, Big Valley, AB. 1973 CAT 930 loader, 3 yard bucket, new pins/bushings, $17,000. May take cattle or old CAT in trade. 306-524-4960, Semans MACKIE EQUIPMENT LTD. New, used and surplus parts including attachments. Using our worldwide locating system, let us help you locate Caterpillar, various others and even hard to find parts. Contact us today at 306-352-3070, Regina, SK. or visit our website at: www.mackieltd.com 2012 CASE/IH TV380 #HN3497A, new tracks and completely serviced, 980 hrs, $59,000. 306-682-9920, Humboldt, SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca

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100’x200’x22’ Steel Farm Building. Ready for set-up on your farm today. Foundation specs can be supplied. Includes 26 gauge ext. sheeting and trims, $153,900 plus tax. Add doors and insulation as needed. Other sizes available. 1-888-398-7150 or email buildings@prairiesteel.com DIAMOND CANVAS SHELTERS, sizes ranging from 15’ wide to 120’ wide, any length. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.com STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER 2016. Top quality MERIDIAN bins. All prices include: skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper combos: 3500 bu., $10,450. SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $13,990. We manufacture superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes and models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. GRAIN BIN: 1 LEFT, 3500 bu. Meridian/ Behlen bin/hopper combo, 10 leg hopper and skid, roof and side ladder, safety fill, constructed, $9995 FOB Regina, SK. Call Peterson Construction, 306-789-2444. BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK.

ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Stick Frame building designed with longevity in LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stockmind. Call 306-225-2288 or go to ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction www.zaksbuilding.com to request a quote. 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. WANTED: OLDER STEEL quonsets, any size, Standard Steel, Behlen, or Fairford. 2015 CIM BIN TRANSPORT TRAILER 17,000 lb. cap., 32’ bed accommodates up 306-745-6140 306-745-7530 Esterhazy SK to 21’ dia. bin. For factory direct pricing ARM RIVER POLE BUILDINGS, 40’x60’ to and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, 80’x300’, Sask. only. Call 306-731-2066, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca Lumsden, SK., metalarc@live.ca FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built cone and steel floor requirements contact: on site. For early booking call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: free: 1-888-304-2837. www.warmanhomecentre.com 2015 CIM BIN Cranes (Westeel design), PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS for 8000 lb. capacity. For factory direct pricing all your agricultural, equestrian, industrial, and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, shop or storage needs. Call 306-249-2355 SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca for a free quote. Montana Construction OPI CABLES: temp. and moisture; wireless www.montanasteelbuilders.ca Saskatoon. or hand held. Now in stock. 403-533-2258, INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or Rockyford, AB. www:rockyfordsteel.com built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: BINS SPECIAL PRICING on remaining inventory of 10,000 bu. Twister hopper bins. www.warmanhomecentre.com See your nearest Flaman store for more AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. details 1-888-435-2626. For the customer that prefers quality. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. GRAIN BIN ERECTION. Concrete, turnkey installation, remodel and repair. Booking POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, specials for farmers and dealers for Spring hog, chicken, and dairy barns. Construc- 2016 now. Call Quadra Development Corp, tion and concrete crews available. Mel or 1-800-249-2708 or d.lonseth@sasktel.net Scott, MR Steel Construction, U-WELD HOPPER BOTTOMS, sizes from 306-978-0315, Hague, SK. 12’ - 24’, Middle Lake Steel, 306-367-4306, ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Farm 306-367-2408, Middle Lake, SK. post buildings designed with longevity in mind. Call 306-225-2288 or go to WESTEEL, GOEBEL, grain and fertilizer bins. Grain Bin Direct, 306-373-4919. www.zaksbuilding.com to request a quote.

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CHAMPION ASSETS LTD. Online Only Unreserved Construction Equipment Auction. Open May 4th at 9:00 AM. Closes May 11 at 12 Noon. Sask. units located in Prince Albert. 1988 Cat 966E; 1978 Cat 980C (both have Q/A) Assorted attachmentsD7G ripper and blade; Cat 930 forklift; Industrial JD 301A tractor; Set of unused 29.5x25 loader tires; Cat 346 V8 Genset 438 KVA; Chip trailer. Plus more! Larry at 306-865-7660 or www.championassets.ca

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20’ AND 40’ SEA CONTAINERS, for sale in Calgary, AB. Phone 403-226-1722, 1-866-517-8335. www.magnatesteel.com 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina 2009 AG-CHEM 8204, 2-bin with chemical and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca bin, 4570 hours, reduced to $86,000. USD. 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. 306-933-0436. www.fertilizerequipment.net CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and SCS RAVEN 440, autorate controller, c/w Raven flow control valve, flow meter, insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. 3-Way shut-off valve, pressure spike valve, 60’ of Raven wiring harness. Everything needed for liquid variable rate fertilizing, asking $1500. 306-452-7799, Redvers, SK.

HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca BOND INDUSTRIAL SEA CONTAINERS. The best storage you can buy. New/used and modified sea containers for sale. Secure, portable, weather and rodent proof. Guaranteed 8’ to 53’ available. Ask a rep. about our modifications. Bond Industrial 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit our website at www.bondind.com

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KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 306-868-2199 or cell: 306-868-7738. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. For sales and service east central SK. and MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346.

BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” end units available; Transfer conveyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. BATCO SPRING SPECIAL: 1 only 1545FL conveyor, reg. $29,000, special $23,000; Meridian RM45 conveyor, reg. $38,000, special $35,000. Phone 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain ONE LEFT: 2016 2245TL Convey-All 45’, cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat- 22” belt, 14” tube, 50 HP Cat diesel, selfed seed. Ph. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. propelled. Call Cam-Don Motors, www.buffervallley.com 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. GRAIN BIN AND BUILDING REPAIRS. We special in Behlen and Meridian bins. NH3 TANK ON HD wagon. Will take small Call Peterson Construction, 306-789-2444. tractor or truck on trade. 306-283-4747, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. WITH BIN SENSE installed, you can check the temperature of the grain in your bins LOOKING FOR A floater or tender? Call me on your Smart phone from anywhere in first. 36 years experience. Loral parts, new the world. Call Flaman Sales for more info. and used. Call 403-650-7967, Calgary, AB. 306-934-2121. 2010 BBI LIBERTY 10 ton fert. spreader. Twin hyd. discs, painted SS, 80’ spread, vg CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN cond, $19,000. 306-548-4344, Sturgis, SK. extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now 2- VALMAR #1620 granular applicators, available. Call Bill, 780-986-5548, Leduc, ground drive, like new. White Farm Supply AB. www.starlinesales.com 306-567-4762, Davidson, SK.

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MACDON CA20/CA25 and HONEYBEE flex or rigid adapters and completion kits, plenty in stock, we want your trade! 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2011 AGCO 4200 16’, auto HHC, reel speed with 16’ Swathmaster, $19,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2013 JD 640D 40’, hydra-float, pea auger, hydraulic tilt, for S series, very good cond., $62,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2009 JD 635D 35’ draper, transport, pea auger, 8/10 cond., field ready, $39,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2014 MD D65-D unused, 40’, factory transport, auto HHC, hydraulic tilt, JD, CNH, Lexion completion, $74,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com

RECONDITIONED COMBINE HEADERS. RIGID and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. or website: www.straightcutheaders.com WILDFONG CONCAVES an improved threshing element for JD S series. Also new improved front beaters for JD STS and S Series, no more plugging. Please call us Wildfong Enterprises Ltd., Russ 306-260-2833 or Rick 306-734-7721 or the shop 306-734-2345, Craik, SK. SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP 12’, 14’ and 16’ pickups available. Call for details! 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

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BOURGAULT CULTIVATOR 38’ with John 2007 NH 1441 discbine, 15’.5” cut width, Blue NH3 kit with hyd. shutoff, like new excellent condition, well maintained. Call knives. 306-376-4402, Meacham, SK. 780-808-1592, Kitscoty, AB. 62’ FLEXI-COIL 820 w/Raven NH3 auto 2012 RECON 300, 9’ mechanical dual rate kit, 3/4” non-freezing knives. drive, 1000 RPM, hyd. side deflect kit, 780-878-1479, Edmonton, AB. $19,000 OBO. 306-736-8875 Glenavon, SK. 8300 GAL. IMP. VERT. LIQUID fertilizer tank, $6250. Also in stock, transport tanks in various sizes. Call 1-888-435-2626. 1994 HESSTON 8100 swather, UII 25’ www.flaman.com and/or 30’ header w/PU reels, 2415 hrs., 1997 FORD TENDER TRUCK, C10 Cat, 10 Cummins eng. 306-567-7495 Davidson SK spd., fresh safety, c/w 2010 16’ Rayman box 3 comp., side fold auger with 2’ exten- 2012 JD D450 swather w/40’ 640D hydra sion, stainless flighting, roll tarp, $60,000. float, 231 hrs., GS ready, free form hyd. roller, excellent condition, $97,800. Call 403-994-7754, Olds, AB. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com SELLING 2 PATTISON liquid carts, 1250 2015 MACDON M-155, w/D65 40’ dougal. tanks, excellent shape. 306-549-4701, ble knife drive, GPS, hyd. roller, 47 cutting Hafford, SK. hrs., shedded, $165,000 OBO. Call 306-287-7707, Quill Lake, SK. AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pounders. Good prices, leasing available. Call 1-866-746-2666. 2009 CASE/IH 7120, 900 tires, 2016 PU REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER header, field ready, $200,000; 2013 FD75 movers, trailer chute openers, endgate MacDon 30’ flex header with pea auger, and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, $85,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. motorized utility carts. All shipped directly 2011 CASE/IH 8120, 858 threshing hrs., to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. 2016 PU header, front duals, big hopper Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, extension, Autoguide, magna cut, exc. Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net cond., $195,000. Call 403-357-9870. MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS: Fully equipped with engines, movers, clutches, reversing gearbox and lights. HD8-39, $15,350; HD8-46, $15,995; HD8-59, 2003 NH CR970 1158 hrs., duals, MAV $17,250; TL10-39, $16,500; HD10-59, chopper, Y&M, ready to go, pickups available, $99,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, $18,750. 306-648-3321, Gravelbourg, SK. www.combineworld.com WHEATHEART STORM SEED TREATER. 2009 NH 9070, 1644/1350 hrs, IntelliSave time and money, no more over or un- View II display, Y&M, remote sieve adjust, der treating. In stock at Flaman elec. stone trap, duals, diff. lock, long au1-888-435-2626. ger, PSD, deluxe chopper, chaff spreader, SAKUNDIAK GRAIN AUGERS available c/w 76-C 14’ Swathmaster PU plus 2003 with self-propelled mover kits and bin NH 94-C 36’ draper header, fore/aft, split sweeps. Contact Kevin’s Custom Ag in Ni- PU reel, single knife drive, gauge wheels, transport, all stored inside, $220,000 OB0. pawin, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. Call 780-608-9290, Strome, AB. SPRING SPECIALS: Must Go! 4- 12x72’ and 1- 12x79’ SLMD’S, plus other sizes in stock; Used Brandt 10x60’ S/A, $6500; Sakundiak 8x1800 PTO drive, $4900; Plus 2014 JD 615P pickup header, overall exc. older 10x60 PTO- cash? Dealer for Con- condition, trades wanted, $28,400. vey-All. Leasing avail. Call Dale, Mainway 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com Farm Equip, Davidson, SK., 306-567-3285, 2001 9650 STS, 1690 threshing hrs, 914 306-567-7299. mainwayfarmequipment.ca PU, updates, premium condition, shedded, 2001 SAKUNDIAK, 45’x7” grain auger, 20 $97,500. 306-228-7991, Unity, SK. HP Honda, rarely used. 306-738-2173, Riceton, SK.

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1996 JD CTS 2422 sep. hours, new tires, Big Top, fine cut chopper, spreader, runs nice, $37,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

1997 JD 9600, 1900 sep. hrs., 2500 eng. hrs, upgrade rear beater kit, chaff spreader, dbl. knife chopper, 914 PU, $55,000; 2007 JD 930D header, PU reel, transport wheels, retro fit for 9600, Ag Shield RENT OR BUY at Flaman! 1610 PRO grain pea/cross auger, $30,000. 403-597-3431, extractor. Unload bags easily and eco- Clive, AB. nomically. See your nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626. 1997 JD 9400, 2114 eng. hrs., 1626 sep. FLAMAN PRO GRAIN bag roller - clean up hrs., ext. range cyl. drive, Y&M, long auused bags easily. Avail. in skidsteer mount ger, new: PU belts, feeder chain, rub bars or pull behind trailer mount at Flaman Sas- and concave, straw chopper, spreader, 914 katoon. Starting at $8,330 and $8,980. PU, exc. cond., $60,000. Call Dave Klein, 306-957-4312, 306-695-7794, Odessa, SK. 1-888-435-2626. www.flaman.com 2009 JD 9870, 1700/1100 hrs., c/w JD 615 PU, 520/42 duals, shedded, Greenlighted, $195,000 OBO. Call 780-679-7795, BRENT 644 GRAVITY grain wagon, 650 bu. Camrose, AB. cap., 8- 11-22.5 tires, tarp, stored inside, $15,000. Call 780-984-0668, Calmar, AB. 2005 JD 9760 STS, GreenStar, reel speed, Auto HHC, chopper, 2317 hrs., extra for pickup, $89,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, 2- 2010 CASE 4520’s, 70’ booms: 3-bin, 3100 hrs., $168,000; 1-bin, 2600 hrs., great for pulse crops, best selection in $154,000; 2- 2007 Case 4520s, 3-bin, 70’ Western Canada. 306-946-7923, Young SK booms, 3300 hrs., AutoSteer, $144,000 and $124,000; 2006 Case 4510, AutoSteer, FlexAir 70’ booms, 7400 hrs., $77,000; 2005 Case 4520 w/70’ flex air, 4000 hrs., NEW SUPERB GRAIN dryers available. Also $78,000; 2004 Case 4010, 80’ sprayer, have Moridge parts. Grant Service Ltd. 2012 MD FD70 40’ flex draper, pea auger, transport, HHC, new knife and guards, 7000 hrs., $68,000; 2- 2004 Loral AirMax 306-272-4195, Foam Lake, SK. with warranty, $69,800. 1-800-667-4515, 1000s, 70’ booms, immaculate, $76,000 www.combineworld.com and $93,000; 2006 2-bin AgChem, 70’ booms, $78,000; 2002 KBH Semi tender, self-contained, $36,000; 2012 Merritt semi CONVEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, acces- 2013 MD D65 40’ rigid draper w/DKD, belt tender, $44,000; Wrangler loader, sories. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. pea auger, factory transport, CA25 to fit CNH, $63,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, $15,500; 2008 Komatasu WA70-5, 2200 www.starlinesales.com hrs., $27,500; 8 ton Doyle blender REM GRAIN VACS. New inventory in stock www.combineworld.com w/scale, $17,000. All prices in USD. now. Call us 1-888-435-2626 for pricing or 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. View visit your nearest Flaman store for details. www.fertilizerequipment.net

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2008 MD PW7 16’ PU head in excellent condition for STS combines with 16’ Swathmaster, $19,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

2003 NH 688 round baler, bale command 2005 FLX 4510 Case/IH floater, 60’ boom, and monitor, good shape, $11,500 OBO. 6.5 ton drive fert. tank, coaps, AutoSteer, 306-621-4428, Stornoway, SK. 3652 hrs. 306-463-7922, Flaxcombe, SK. WANTED: JD 7810 c/w FEL & 3-PTH; SP BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new and used sea containers, all sizes. 11,000 U.S. GALLON tank, 10 yr. limited or PTO bale wagon; JD or IHC end wheel warranty, competitive pricing. While sup- drills. Small square baler. 403-394-4401. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. plies last. 1-800-383-2228 or 306-253-4343 www.hold-onindustries.com

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MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033.

IH 2000-C FLOATER, auto. trans. truck w/Lorral 7-ton fertilizer spreader c/w Dicky John guidance and 70’ Benson booms. Will consider trade/feed grain or $30,000. Call 306-432-4803, Lipton, SK.

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MEDICINE HAT TRACTOR Salvage Inc. Specializing in new, used, and rebuilt agricultural and construction parts. Buying ag and construction equipment for dismantling. Call today 1-877-527-7278, www.mhtractor.ca Medicine Hat, AB. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge inventory new and used tractor parts. 1-888-676-4847. COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com We buy machinery. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. We sell new, used and remanufactured parts for most farm tractors and combines.

2005 NH SF115, 90’ susp. boom, 1250 gal. tank, hyd. pump, chem mix tank, foamer, wash wand, 5 and 10 gal. nozzles, wind curtains, Flexi-Coil monitor, Greentronics AutoBoom, 14.9R42 tires, shedded, good condition, $22,000 OBO. Luseland, SK, 306-834-5530, 306-834-7527. BRANDT QF2500 90’ PT sprayer, wind cones, disc markers, PTO drive pump, exc. condition. Phone 306-533-1957, Dilke, SK.

2014 NH SP.240R #N22357, 4 year warranty, 240 HP, 1000 gal. poly tank, tie 3 eng. 100’ boom, $229,000. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or view: www.farmworld.ca

TRAILTECH 2012 SPRAYER TRAILER, used 3 seasons, farm use only, nice shape. 2200 gal. tank on top, 980 gal. tank on bottom. Set up w/toolbox and hoses to connect tanks, plumbed for chem handler, asking $27,000. 780-812-1892, Iron River. 2000 JD 4700, 3370 hrs., 90’, new nozzles, AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- 2 sets tires, Outback S3 E-drive, Norac tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- UC4 Height control, Rinex auto shutoff, vg er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle- cond, $95,000. 306-963-7990, Imperial SK ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. 2011 APACHE AS720, 102’, 750 gal., TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, w/triple nozzle bodies. Raven Envisio GPS, combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. including sectional and AutoHeight conetc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, trols, c/w set of 4 dividers, Shedded, only 416 hrs., very good condition, $129,000. 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 306-595-4877, Norquay, SK. 1999 4640 SPRA-COUPE, auto trans., 70’ boom, 2219 hrs, S2 Outback GPS w/360 ROCK-O-MATIC 546, PTO, rockpicker, mapping, 400 gal. tank, deluxe seat, Raven $4500 OBO. Willingdon, AB., call rate control, triple nozzle body, 900-24 frt, 780-632-9846 or 780-768-2163. 12.4-24 rear, tow hitch, duals, shedded, DEGELMAN 6000 ROCKPICKER, PTO drive, $40,500 OBO; Set of E-Kay crop dividers, $2,000. 306-654-4420, Prud’homme, SK. $13,000 OBO. 780-210-9521, Myrnam, AB. 2009 JD 4830 High Clearance sprayer, radar, stainless steel booms, AutoHeight, 100’, duals, 2443 hrs. 306-648-2418, 2014 CASE/IH FHX300 forage harvester, 306-312-9000, Gravelbourg, SK. tandem, w/vert. extension, HDX PU, 2 2002 CASE SPX 3200, 2710 hrs., 90’ short seasons. Dave 403-556-3992 Olds AB boom, 750 gal. tank, Raven Envizio Pro, AutoBoom, 2 sets of tires, 20.8R38 and 270/95R48, $100,000 OBO. Call 306-647-2205 evenings, Theodore, SK. 2008 JD 3975 c/w PU header, kernel processor, 40” vert. ext. Just through shop in excellent shape w/new knives and shear bar! $26,400. Call Jordan 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. 1996 LEON 225A 1000, 14’ wide, 42” high, 4-way dozer good condition. Call 306-947-4644, Langham, SK.

2009 1284 AG-CHEM, 1000 gal. tank, 100’ booms, 2860 hrs., reduced to $86,000. USD. 406-466-5356, Choteau, Montana. View: www.fertilizerequipment.net

2004 FLEXI-COIL 67XL PT sprayer, 84’, 1250 gal., wind screens, dual nozzle bodies, hyd. pump, chem. induction, autorate, spray test wireless remote boom control. Call 306-263-4427, Flintoft, SK. 100’ BRANDT SB 4000 sprayer, $18,000. Call 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. BRANDT QF 1000 PT sprayer, 100’, $800. Call 306-472-5912, Woodrow, SK. 2007 SPRA-COUPE 4655 80’, 1080 hrs., 400 gal., mechanical drive, AutoSteer ready, $64,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2007 NH SF216, 126’, suspended booms, 1600 gal. tank, Raven autorate and AutoBoom, 3-way nozzle, 480/80R38 tires, chem induction tank, wand wash. 306-785-4601, Cadillac, SK. FLEXI-COIL #50 SPRAYER, 500 gal. tank, 64’ booms, disc markers, asking $2000 OBO. 306-248-3345, St. Walburg, SK. FLEXI-COIL 62 SPRAYER, 800 gal., 80’ , PTO, markers, $2500. Call 306-948-7652, Biggar, SK.

HEAVY DUTY WHEEL DOLLY. Change your sprayer tires in less than an hour! Over 100 units sold last 12 months. Perfect tool for safely and quickly moving or changing large wheels/tires, $1,499. 403-892-3303, Carmangay, AB. PRICE TO SELL- 2010 Apache 1210 AS, 100’ booms, factory AutoSteer, 1250 gal. tank, duals, one owner, non-smoker, shedded $129,000. 306-831-8550 Rosetown SK 2005 WILLMAR EAGLE 8650 90’, 1947 hrs., 1200 SS tank, triple nozzle bodies, Raven controller, AutoHeight, 520/85R46 radials, extra set of 4- 14.9R46, very nice, $84,000. 306-567-7495, Davidson, SK.

1996 ROGATOR 854, 100’ boom, Outback AutoSteer and mapping, 2 sets of tires, 800 gallon tank, 3800 hours, $44,000. 306-342-7631, Glaslyn, SK. 2011 JD 4830 with only 1050 hours, full AutoSteer, all options, both sets tires, $229,000. Biggar, SK., 306-948-7223. 2010 SPRA-COUPE 4660, 80’ booms, Outback GPS, AutoBoom shut-off, foam marker, new rubber, 1400 hrs., vg, $88,000. 780-203-9593, Stony Plain, AB. 1999 ROGATOR 854 90’, 3600 hrs., SS 800 gal. tank, Outback S3 System, AutoSteer, pressure washer, 4 bodies tips, sectional shutoff, 2 sets tires, $60,000. Weyburn, SK., call 306-456-2462, 306-861-3661. 2010 APACHE 1010, 100’, Raven AutoHeight, Outback GPS AutoSteer, sharp 1001 hrs., $145,000 OBO. 2004 NH SUSP. boom sprayer, var. rate shooter, control, wind screens, dbl. nozzle body, 306-648-7106, Mankota, SK. rinse tank, foam marker, wash wand, chem 2014 NH SP.335F #N22362, 4 year warmixer, 850 gal., nice shape, shedded, ranty, 120’ boom, 1600 gal, SS tank, 4WD, $19,000 OBO. 306-554-8119, Wishart, SK. $389,000. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or 2005 NH SF115 90’ suspended boom view at: www.farmworld.ca sprayer shedded, $19,000. Can deliver. 1994 SPRA-COUPE 210, shedded, field Call 306-795-2716, Ituna, SK. ready. Call 306-738-2173, Riceton, SK.

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2014 NH SP.240F #N22358, 4 year warranty, 120’ front boom, $339,000. Call 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca WRECKING: 2009 1286C, complete eng., rad, wheel motors, hydro, 120’ factory booms, 830 hrs. 403-994-7754, Olds, AB. 2013 NH SP.240F #HN3175, 100’ front boom, 3 year power train warranty, $310,000. Call 306-682-9920, Humboldt, SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca 2008 JD 4830, 100’ 1000 gal. SS tank, Raven AutoBoom, Swathmaster, GreenStar, AutoTrac, 420/80R46, 1471 hrs, $175,000 OBO 306-834-7204 Kerrobert SK 1084 ROGATOR Model 2009, S/N 001020, 1905 hrs., Raven Viper Pro, 380/90R46 tires, Tridekon crop savers/air lift, Titan 800/65R32 tires, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, SmarTrax, SS tank, fenders, 100’ boom. 306-567-4762, Davidson, SK. 2003 JD 4710, 800 gallon tank, AutoSteer section control, AutoHeight control, 2 sets of tires. 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK.

PINTLE HITCH SPRAYER trailers, $4,500 to $6,500. Step deck trailers c/w tanks, cradle, pump, chem handler, $22,700 to $24,000. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. www.trailerguy.ca TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers. Reduce trampling losses by 80% to 90%. Call: Great West Agro, 306-398-8000. CHEM HANDLERS- load your sprayer faster and get back in the field. Equipped with double venturi system, loads directly from bulk containers. Flaman 1-888-435-2626.

1997 CONCORD 4812 air drill, double shoot dry with NH3, Dutch openers, 2000 JD 1900 seed cart, 270 bu, $28,000 OBO. 306-452-3233, Antler, SK. 72’ BOURGAULT 3.5” steel packers on 9.8” spacing for 5710 or 5810, in gangs, done 3000 acres, $10,000. 204-648-7085, Grandview, MB. 2013 BOURGAULT 3320, 66’ XTC, 10” spacing, MRBs, X20 and blockage monitors, c/w 6700 tank and conveyor. Shedded, $335,000. 780-872-3262, Lashburn, SK. 2002 49’ MORRIS MAXIM II, 12” spacing, gumbo boots, duals castors, w/7240 grain cart, low acres, $52,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equip., 306-449-2255 Storthoaks, SK 1996 BOURGAULT 30’, 10” spacing, 3.5” packers, 1996 Bourgault 3225 air tank, $26,000. 306-377-4571, 306-831-9006, Fiske, SK. 2004 MORRIS MAXIM II 40’ air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot with 7300 Morris, 3 tank, air tank, $38,000 OBO. 306-831-9649, Elrose, SK. 2002 MORRIS 7300 tank #HR3095A, 300 bushel, 8 run, $18,000. Call 306-682-9920, Humboldt, SK. or view: www.farmworld.ca 2010 FLEXI-COIL 3850 mech., TBT, with Case ATX 4012 drill, 4000 acres on tank, disc closures on every shank, $60,000 OBO. Call 403-820-0145, Drumheller, AB. 2009 BOURGAULT 3310, 65’, drill #B22180A, MRBs can be converted to double shoot, $139,000. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or view at www.farmworld.ca 2012 NH P2060 drill and P1060 tank #PB3380A, 70’ fold back, 10” spacing, $110,000. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca 2003 BOURGAULT 5710, 54’, 9.8” spacing, MRB’s, 3/4” carbide tips, Devloo mud scrapers, w/2002 5440 air cart, DS, 8” auger, w/upgrade 591 deluxe monitor, $69,500. 306-648-7110, Gravelbourg, SK. 2009 SEEDHAWK 65’, 10” spacing, SS, w/liquid side band, c/w Bourgault 6450 TBH tank, great cond, $169,000; 2002 SEEDHAWK 42’, 10.5” spacing, SS, w/liquid side band, on-board 2100 gal. liquid tank, c/w Bourgault 4350 TBT tank, good cond, $69,000. 306-338-7727, Margo, SK.

COMBINE WORLD now carries Atom Jet openers! We want your old ones on trade! 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 1991 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 45’, w/1997 2320 air tank w/separate tow hitch, SS, steel packers, 7.2” spacing, shedded, 3 seed rollers, upgraded seed towers, complete set of manuals, many extra parts, $28,000 OBO. 306-648-7761, Gravelbourg. 2001 MORRIS MAXIM 29’ air drill, c/w 7180 tank, 15,000 in recent upgrades and parts, field ready, $25,000 OBO. Call 306-771-2776, Balgonie, SK. NEW 2015 FLEXI-COIL 4350, mech., TBH. 1997 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 51’, 9” spacing, 4” Last one! Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, rubber packers, double shoot w/1997 Perdue, SK. Flexi-Coil 2320 TBT air tank, $25,000. 2005 K-HART 60’ DISC DRILL, 10” spac- 306-567-7495, Davidson, SK. ing, Haukaas markers, all new discs, hubs FLEXI-COIL 5000, 39’, 7.2” spacing, 2.5” and greasable bearings, c/w 2005 Morris steel packers, hoses and rubber in vg 6370 2 comp. cart, asking $75,000. cond., Stealth openers, c/w 2320 cart, 306-741-1859, Swift Current, SK. w/new rice tires, single shoot, $17,500. 2004 BOURGAULT 5710, 54’, 9.8” spacing, 306-661-8988, Maple Creek, SK. c/w 5350 cart, shedded, exc. cond, 1 own- VW MFG. LTD. Great service/repairs for er, $75,000. 306-253-4355, Aberdeen, SK. carbide drill points/openers/air drills. 2001 MORRIS MAXIM II 39’, 10” sp., www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, single shoot, 2001 7300 tank, w/3rd Dunmore, AB. gran./inoculant tank, field ready. Reduced! 2002 BOURGAULT 5710 Series II, 64’, 9.8” $32,000. 306-648-7110, Gravelbourg, SK. spacing 3” rubber packers, 12 ply tires on 2003 BOURGAULT 5710, 47’, 9.8” spacing, center section, setup for liquid and 1” side 3/4” carbide tips, steel packers, MRBs, all band Atom Jet openers, bought new drill, run Agtron blockage monitors w/2008 $22,000 OBO. 306-327-7782 Kelvington SK 6450 cart, 10” deluxe auger, 4 tank meter- NEW UNUSED 2013 40’ Ezee-On 7650 air ing, CRA, bag lift, 591 monitor, field ready. drill, 10” spacing, 4” steel packers, 306-648-2945, Gravelbourg, SK. $39,500. 403-350-9088, Red Deer, AB. 5440 BOURGAULT AIR Tank and 64’ 5710, 2010 JD 1830 drill and 1910 tank 9.8” spacing, NH3 MRB. Cut Knife, SK. #PS3428A 40’, 12” spacing, single shoot, 306-441-0452 or 306-398-7449. $105,600. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, RED CONCORD 100, 49’, seeded 50,000 SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca acres, c/w mustard and Canola rollers, vg SEEDMASTER 65-10, twin 1500 on-board cond. 306-298-4445, Bracken, SK. NH3 tanks, NH3 pump, sectional control, MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air new openers and hoses. 306-383-2915, seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 Rose Valley, SK. years experience. Call Bob Davidson, VW MFG. LTD. Excellent wear resistance Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746. carbide drill points/openers/air drills. 2000 FLEXI-COIL 3450 TBT, DS, dual fan, www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, 10” auger w/semi hopper, variable rate, Dunmore, AB. light pkg, Must go! Got new tank. $20,000 1997 39’ MORRIS Maxim air drill, 10” spacOBO. 306-640-8769, Willow Bunch, SK. ing, Atom Jet boot with Morris 180 cart, 2014 MORRIS 9550 tank #HR3338, new, $23,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, tow behind, dual tires, $7,425 S/A pmt 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. O.A.C. Call 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or 2006 NH SD440 50’, 10” paired row, 430 view at: www.farmworld.ca bushel, variable rate tank, double shoot, 2009 JD 1830, 10” spacing, Poirier open- blockage monitor, steel press wheels, ers, Pattison liquid kit, JD 2600 monitor, $75,000 OBO. 780-210-0280, Andrew, AB. 1910 430 bu. cart, duals, conveyor, bag 2008 BOURGAULT 3310, 55’ 10” spacing, lift, exc. cond., $98,000 OBO. Can deliver. DS, for dry and/or liquid fert., paired row, 306-445-5602, North Battleford, SK. $80,000 OBO 306-353-4410 Riverhurst, SK 2009 70’ FLEXI-COIL 5500 fold back, 12” spacing, 4350 TBT variable tank, 4.5” boots, done approx. 20,000 acres, nice shape, $99,900 CDN OBO. 780-386-3979, FLEXI-COIL 420 40’ cultivator; 1610 air tank; 636 Leon loader; 75- Bourgault 4.5” 780-385-6449, Lougheed, AB. steel packer wheels, off 5710; 3 PTH, 7 FLEXICOIL 5000 AIR drill, 45’, 12” spacing, shank subsoiler; 3 PTH off 300 HP 4 WD. 4” rubber packers, 2320 TBH tank, good. 306-749-2649, Birch Hills, SK. 306-456-2638, 306-861-1964, Colgate, SK 2002 BOURGAULT 5350 air cart, double 2010 MORRIS 8370 TBT, var. rate, c/w 3rd shoot, 3 tank metering, cab rate adjust, tank, very good, $74,900. Call Cam-Don 491 monitor, sandblasted inside and out, Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. repainted, upgraded to 10” fill auger, 1997 FLEXI-COIL 5000 45’, 9” spacing, $31,000. Call 403-994-4041, Trochu, AB. SS, 2320 TBT cart w/320 3rd hopper, Easy BOURGAULT 8800 w/2320 Flexi-Coil air flow manifold, Agtron blockage, $30,000 tank, 48’, 8” spacing, 330 lb. trips, quick OBO. Gravelbourg, SK., 306-648-7766. attach harrows and packers. Lots of work 1995 FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBT, DS, $10,900. done. May separate. $30,000 OBO. Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, 306-274-7888, Lestock, SK. SK. VW MFG. LTD. Excellent wear resistance 4710 CONCORD and 3400 air cart, 47’, 10” carbide drill points/openers/air drills. spacing, 300 bu., disc levelers, 3” Dutch www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, openers, 4 rank, 5 plex, Agtron blockage, Dunmore, AB. $16,000 OBO. 306-463-7420 Kindersley SK 36’ BOURGAULT FH536-40, w/Bourgault FLEXI-COIL 6000 with 2340 seed cart, 2155 tank, 3 bar harrows, many new parts, double shoot, field ready. 780-349-2798, $13,000 OBO. 306-338-7603, Margo, SK. Westlock, AB. BOURGAULT 36-42, 40’, 5” spades on 12” FLEXI-COIL 5000 HD, 40’, 12” spacing, DS, spacing, 3225 tank, 40’ P-30 packer bar, 4350 variable rate tank, field ready, $15,000. Will separate. 306-948-7652, Biggar, SK. $82,500. 403-901-4431, Strathmore, AB. 2000 BOURGAULT 5710 drill and 5350 BOURGAULT 6800 AIR seeder 28’, 2115 air tank #B22859A, 54’, 9.8” spacing, cart, granular kit. Phone 306-472-5912, $66,000. Call 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. Woodrow, SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca 32’ BOURGAULT FH528-32, 8” spacing, 1997 MORRIS MAXIM 40’ w/liq. kit, Atom poly packers, near new 1” carbide openers, series II tank, $12,000. Jet side band, 10” spacing w/Morris 7180 2155 TBT cart, $13,000. 306-755-4444, Tramp- 306-859-7558, 306-859-7747, Beechy, SK. ing Lake, SK. VW MFG. LTD. Great service/repairs for 2011 MORRIS C1 Contour drill and 8370 carbide drill points/openers/air drills. TBH tank #B22750A, 61’ paired row, 12” www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, spacing, $205,000. Call 306-922-2525, Dunmore, AB. Prince Albert, SK. or www.farmworld.ca 40’ BOURGAULT 8800 with harrows, 8” 1998 JD 1820 w/1900 45’, 350 bu., 10” spacing, 2155 air tank, $14,000 OBO. Call spacing, 8” auger, blockage monitors, sin- 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. gle shoot, 3” packers, good condition, 1996 BOURGAULT 3195 air tank, mint con$47,800. Phone 1-800-667-4515 or check dition, shedded, c/w cultivator air kit, 60our website: www.combineworld.com 3/4” Bourgault knock-on openers and 40’ 2009 MORRIS CONTOUR C1, 47’, 80370XL of 8” spacing individual Bourgault poly tank, 12” paired row, double shoot, new packers w/QA arms $9400. 306-256-3569, openers, $127,500 OBO. 306-441-2918, 306-230-4393, Cudworth, SK. Sonningdale, SK. 2007 BOURGAULT 6550, bag lift, 4 tank 2014 NH P1070 Tank #PB3379A, mint metering, double shoot, $79,000 OBO. Call condition, 580 bushel, $110,000. Call 306-563-8482. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SK. or view 2010 BOURGAULT 6450, bag lift, single at: www.farmworld.ca shoot, immaculate, $69,900 OBO. Call 306-563-8482. 2005 BOURGAULT 6350, single shoot, exc. cond., $44,000 OBO. Call 306-563-8482. 40’ BOURGAULT 8800, 8” spacing, Valmar kit, new QA harrows and hoses, c/w 1994 Bourgault 2155 air tank, DS, always shedded, vg 306-576-2171, Wishart, SK.

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NEW DOUBLE SHOOT manifold for 2320 Flexi-Coil grain cart; New Orbit fan motor; New long curved centre manifold for Flexi-Coil 3450. 306-364-4210, Jansen, SK 1983 JD 9350, 20’ DD drill, hyd. markers, grass seed, shedded, tarps, one owner, new discs and bearings, vg cond. $10,500. 780-984-0668, Calmer, AB. VW MFG. LTD. Great service/repairs for carbide drill points/openers/air drills. www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. VW MFG. LTD. Excellent wear resistance carbide drill points/openers/air drills. www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. TWO JD 455 foldup box drills, 30’ and 35’, $43,500 each. 403-308-1238, Taber, AB. 56’ NH ST830, 12” spacing, dual shoot, w/wo Technotill openers, set up for TBT. 306-441-4003, North Battleford, SK. FLEXI-COIL 57’ 5000, 9” spacing, $15,900. P30, 5’ packers, $250. Broadcast kit, $2,200. BOURGAULT packer wheels, $100/ft. Disc markers c/w MarkerMaster, $900. MORRIS air pack, $2,000. Wilrich 36’ Vibrashank cultivator, $1,900. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK.

2014 7450 LANDOLL vertical tillage #S22382, 39’ wide, 22” disc, 7” blade, $105,000. Call 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca 2013 LEMKEN RUBIN 4/900, like new, 13’, 3 PH, baskets, less than 1000 acres use, $36,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com JD 610 40’ anhydrous cultivator, 4-bar quick attach harrows, knock-on wedges, steel anhydrous boots, vg cond. Wishart, SK. 306-576-2171, 306-560-7679. 2009 DEGELMAN SM7000 70’ heavy harrows, hyd. tire adjust, 5/8” tines, good condition, $37,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 52’ BOURGAULT 8800 cultivator, 4 bar harrows, air pkg., good condition. 780-877-2339, 780-877-2326, Edberg, AB. FRIGGSTAD 35’ CULTIVATOR, gray color, c/w tine harrows, new shovels, $2500. Call 306-472-5912, Woodrow, SK. 62’ FLEXI-COIL 820 w/Raven NH3 auto rate kit, 3/4” non-freezing knives. 780-878-1479, Edmonton, AB. 1999 FLEXI-COIL S85 70’ heavy harrow, $17,900. Phone 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 1997 BOURGAULT 8810 cultivator #B227788, Valmar applicator, 4 bar mounted harrows, $33,000. Kinistino, SK., 306-864-3667 or view: www.farmworld.ca HARD DIRT - COMPACTION? Avoiding expensive “band-aid” solutions. Since 1992. Call Rick 403-350-6088 anytime. 2013 32’ KONGSKILDE 9100 high speed vertical tillage tool, 8” spacing, 18” discs, spiral rollers, good condition, $48,800. Phone 1-800-667-4515, or check our website: www.combineworld.com 2014 GREAT PLAINS 3500TM vertical tillage #PS3147, 35’, 3 section Cat V hitch, $101,000. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SK. or view at: www.farmworld.ca 7 SERIES 40’ MORRIS CULTIVATOR w/harrows, $3000; Flexi-Coil System 92 harrows w/packers 60’, $3000. Flaxcombe, SK, call 306-460-9027, 306-460-4462.

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VW MFG. LTD. Excellent wear resistance carbide drill points/openers/air drills. www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. BOURGAULT 9200 CULTIVATOR, 30’, ext. to 34’, 1-1/4” high clearance shanks, all new tires on main frame, equipped with 3” DS Morris openers and Dutch shank mounted packers, exc. cond., $10,000 OBO. Morris 7130 air tank, vg condition, rebuilt meters, 8” auger, SS, w/parts to convert to DS, $7,000 OBO. 780-363-2215, Chipman, AB.

1979 JD 4440, quad, 12,000 hrs., 540 PTO, duals, rear tires 18.4x38, fronts 1100x16, c/w Allied 795 FEL, bale fork, $21,000. 306-433-2091, Creelman, SK. 1983 JD 8850, 7200 hrs., $25,000 engine rebuild at 5200 hrs., trimble AutoSteer, 24.5x32- 80%, quad range, vg cond., $32,000 OBO. 306-441-4930, Delmas, SK. 1987 JD 4250 w/280 loader, powershift, $39,000; JD 4430 w/loader, good rubber, $18,500. 403-308-1238, Taber, AB.

RETIRING: 1980 JD 4640 tractor, recent drop-in 50 Series eng. and trans. service. 306-638-4550, Findlater, SK. TWO 9350 JOHN DEERE hoe drills, 10 ft 1980 JD 8640, 580 hrs. since complete with grass seeders and back-on mover. eng. OH, 4 new tires, triple hyds., new turPhone 403-556-0665 or 403-335-4031, bo charger and GreenStar II-1800 GPS, Olds, AB. $29,500. 306-739-2894, Moosomin, SK. 1996 BOURGAULT 9200 32’ NH3 cultivator, JD 4640, low hours, premium condition, NH3 knives, Continental kit, 4-bar harrows, 24.5x32 tires, $33,000 OB0. $18,500; 44 liquid fert. 1” openers, $40 ea. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. Greg 306-883-2568, Spiritwood, SK. 1979 JD 3130 tractor w/loader and pallet forks, very nice, $9500 OBO. Spiritwood, SK, 306-883-2468, 780-891-7334. 7700 JD, MFWD, powershift, 740 loader, grapple, 3 PT, 7000 hrs, premium, $69,000 OBO. Call 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. 1997 AGCOSTAR 8360, 3795 hrs., 20.8x42 Bell duals, 2nd owner, $59,000. Cam-Don JD 3140 FWA, with loader 3 pth Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. JD 3150 FWA, with loader 3 pth JD 4230, loader available JD 4250 FWA, with 280 loader JD 4450 FWA, with loader DEUTZ ALLIS DX110, dual PTO, AC, 4700 hrs., excellent condition, $12,000 OBO. JD 4650, rebuilt engine 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. JD 6910 FWA, with 3 pth JD 7600 FWA, loader available JD 7710 FWA, 4100 hours JD 7800, 3 pth with loader available 1994 CIH 9280, trimble AutoSteer, 5700 hrs., 24.5x32- 60%, 12 spd., vg cond., JD 7810, complete with 740 loader 3 pth $62,500 OBO. 306-441-4930, Delmas, SK. FINANCE, TRADES WELCOME 1982 CASE 2290, 6800 hrs, front weights, 780-696-3527, BRETON, AB 18.4x38 duals, dual hyds., exc. shape, $12,000 OBO. 306-795-7618, Ituna, SK. IHC 786, 80 HP, 1500 original hrs., c/w Ezee-On quick attach loader, $21,500 OBO. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. 1987 CASE 4694, 4 WD, 6150 hrs., 20.8x38 duals, powershift, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd. remotes and return line, $27,000. Call 306-468-2633, Canwood, SK. 1993 CASE/IH 9230, 4710 hrs., new inside tires, $50,000. 306-257-3693, Elstow, SK. LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK.

1991 FORD 976, 7400 hrs., 20.8x42 triples, very good condition, $43,000. Call 12’ HD LAND levellers, made from Cat 306-547-8064, Stenen, SK. blades, $5500 and up; severval HighBoy trailers for bales or water tanks, $2500 and up. Danny Spence, Speers, SK., 306-246-4632. 1982 VERSATILE 835, 7700 hrs., 1000 hours on rebuilt motor and fuel pump, Outback AutoSteer plumbing, good tractor, $18,500. 306-342-7631, Glaslyn, SK. 850 VERSATILE SERIES I, complete with dozer, dual wheels, $8500 OBO. Call 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. (403) 540-7691 2014 VERSATILE 500, 513 hrs, 800 Michelin duals, AutoSteer, high flow weight kit, ronsauer@shaw.ca shedded, orig. owner, $299,000. Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 30’ M150 MacDon Swather with D60 Header .................................CALL 1988 VERSATILE 846, 300 HP, 7100 hrs, 18.4x38 duals 60%, 12 spd. std. trans, 25’ 2950 Premier Swather with good condition, $27,000. 306-246-4251 or 972 Header .................................CALL 306-480-7978, Mayfair, SK. 18’ 922 MacDon Hay Header .....CALL

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1984 VERSATILE 895 Rainbow Edition, Firestone 20.8x38 duals- exc. cond., 855 Big Cam Cummins, 7900 hrs., 12 spd. std. trans, plumbed for air drill, $29,000. Shellbrook, SK., 306-714-7810, 306-714-0121. 875 VERSATILE SERIES II, 24.5x32 singles, 5400 orig. hrs., premium condition mechanically and physically. Offers. Call 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB.

GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your #1 place to purchase late model combine and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. MM G705 TRACTOR, approx. 85 HP, PS, dual hyd., 12V, $3200 OBO. See full ad under 703 (Antique Equip.). 306-238-4590.

NEW LS TRACTOR, 4 WD, 97 HP, Iveco dsl., self-leveling loader, 3500 lb. lift, CAHR, 3 spd. PTO, 3 PTH, power shuttle with hi/lo, 5 yr. warranty, $69,000. The Tractor Company 306-239-2262, Osler, SK. 2008 MF 5455, 80 PTO, 95 eng., hyd. shuttle, 3 PTH, 100/540, 3000 hrs., Quickie loader and grapple, $46,900. Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

1997 9370 4 WD, 5180 hrs, N14 Cummins, 2005 MF GC2300 #PN3213A, always 12 spd., mint cond., $78,000 OBO. Spirit- shedded, 371 hrs., 22 HP, PTO, 3 PTH, dsl, wood, SK, 306-883-2468, 780-891-7334. $7500. Call 306-682-9920, Humboldt, SK. 1987 IH 9150, 4 WD, 280 HP, 520/85R38 or view at: www.farmworld.ca Firestone radials- 80%, very good, 8000 MF 4840, REPOWERED w/N14 at 420 HP, hrs., nice solid tractor, $39,800. new: paint, int., air seat, tires, aux. hyds., $38,000 OBO. 403-820-0145, Drumheller. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 1983 CASE 4490 tractor, 6200 hours, 1983 MF 4840 TRACTOR PARTS for sale. $18,000. Call 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. 306-896-7630, Churchbridge, SK.

2007 CHALLENGER MT875B, 570HP, 16 spd. powershift, tracks 70%, 7468, nice cab, runs well, $159,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

1984 JD 4450, 140 HP, 6400 orig. hrs., quad shift, 540/1000 PTO, vg cond. never 2016 MF 4610L, 84 PTO, 95 engine, FWA, had a loader, $38,000. 780-349-9810, self-level loader, joystick, 84” quick attach Thorhild, AB. bucket, $747 monthly OAC. Call Cam-Don 1982 JD 8440, 8600 hrs., good cond., Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. shedded, 1000 PTO, 4200 hrs., complete JD engine overhaul, pump and injectors were also redone, $19,500 OBO. 2008 NH T9050 #N22577A, 2371 hrs, 306-542-7684, Kamsack, SK. 485 HP, $205,000. 306-922-2525, Prince 1979 JD 4640, quad, 9,000 hrs., Albert, SK. or view at www.farmworld.ca 540/1000 PTO, duals, rear tires 20.8x38, fronts 1100x16, triple hyds., S/N #19668, 2002 NH TV140 #N22876A with grapple and loader, $49,500. Call 306-864-3667, $22,000. 306-433-2091, Creelman, SK. Kinistino, SK. or view at www.farmworld.ca G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors 2014 NH T7190, FWA, deluxe cab, 4 only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. hyds., plumbed, loader ready, 349 hrs. 1972 JD 4020 tractor, std. shift, 8300 hrs, Call Dave 403-556-3992, Olds, AB. exc. cond., $11,500; JD 158 loader with 1999 NH TV140 w/loader, 7258 hrs, 7614 joystick, 84” bucket, $5500; Double arm loader, PTO, $40,000. Call 306-682-9920, grapple avail. 403-888-4490, Linden, AB. Humboldt, SK. or view: www.farmworld.ca 2005 JD 9420, 4 WD, 24 spd., 710x38 Michelins c/w duals, 1630 hours, 4 hyds, excellent! 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. 1984 TW-35, 9200 hours, good rubber 1991 JD 4955, MFWD, 11,750 hrs., 3 PTH, duals, PTO, clutch and dual power all re3 SCVs, large PTO, 20.8X42 duals(30%), built 1 yr. ago, good working order, asking 16.9x30(100%), air seeder return, gd cond, $18,000. 780-812-1892, Iron River, AB. $39,000 OBO. 306-548-4344, Sturgis, SK. FORD/NH 9682, PTO, 7000 hrs., tires real 1998 JD 9400, 7000 hrs., new inside rub- good, vg cond. Includes adapters for air ber, $90,000. May take cattle or older CAT seeder. Call: 306-298-4445, Bracken, SK. on partial trade. 306-524-4960 Semans SK 2007 NH TD95, FWA, 1850 hours, open 1997 9300, with rare powershift, approx. station, loader, bail forks, bucket with 7200 hrs, $69,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, grapple, 540/1000 PTO, $33,000 OBO. 780-674-0463, Westlock, AB. SK.

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1999 GMC T8500 CAT tow truck, $14,500; Allis 6080 MFD loader, 3-PTH, $13,500; Ford Major DSL loader, snow blade, 3-PTH, $5500; Vac Tank & pump for 1-tonne; Power parachute, Rotex SR7 as is; 1981 GMC 7000 366, 17-ft factory box & hoist. $8500. Phone 306-236-8023. 2006 MACDON 873 ADAPTOR to fit on 500 series combine, $3900; 2004 Agco RT150, FWA loader, grapple, joystick, 150 PTO HP, front and rear 3-PT, CVT and front axle suspension, 2339 hrs., $73,000. Call: 403-665-2341, Craigmyle, AB. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. VW MFG. LTD. Great service/repairs for carbide drill points/openers/air drills. www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB.

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 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 70’ 7200, 04 Bourgault heavy harrow. New 5/8 tines, Hyd down pressure.... $27,500 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 10 x 1800 (59’) Sakundiak PTO and hydraulic winch, nice shape ................................ $3,000 HD 8 x 1600 (53’) Sakundiak Grain Auger .......................... $1,250 8” Wheat Heart Transfer Auger, hydraulic drive ........................... $1,250 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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CUSTOM FENCING AND corral building, no SPRUCE FOR SALE! Beautiful locally job too big or too small. Call grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, 306-699-7450, Qu’Appelle, SK. get the year round protection you need. We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or deSOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire liver anywhere in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ and all accessories for installation. Heights spruce available. Now taking spring bookfrom 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, ings while supplies last. Phone sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen 403-586-8733 or check out our website at ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. www.didsburysprucefarms.com

BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, is looking to contract grain finished bison, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK.

VW MFG. LTD. Excellent wear resistance carbide drill points/openers/air drills. www.vwmfg.com or call 403-528-3350, Dunmore, AB. FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levellers. Building now, taking orders. Don’t delay, call now! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK.

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WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS and retrievers, any condition. Farm Equipment BLUE WATER IRRIGATION DEV. LTD. Finding Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT Reinke pivots, lateral, minigators, pump 59860. 406-883-2118. and used mainline new Bauer travelers 22 yrs. experience. 306-858-7351, WANTED: 4440 JD with quad range trans, dealer. with failed motor or front end damage. Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca Call 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. MOVE WATER OR IRRIGATE? 4” to 12” alum. pipe, pumps and motors. 50 yrs. experience. Dennis 403-308-1400, Taber, AB.

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BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com ANGUS BULLS FROM a quality program: Six 2 yr. olds, 30 yearlings, calving ease and performance prospects. Pics available TROPHY ZONE TANNERY. State of the on all bulls. Glennie Bros. Angus, Carnduff, art facility. Hair on tanning for both taxi- SK. 306-482-3813 or 403-862-7578. dermy and domestic hides. Quality work BLACK ANGUS 2 yr. old bulls. Good selecwith fast turn around. Call anytime tion of calving ease and performance ge403-892-7904 or 403-330-6325, Cardston, netics. Delivery available. Nordal Angus, AB. Email: bunnage@shaw.ca Rob Garner, 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. www.penta.ca

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2 YR. OLD BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Ranch raised from a low maintenance herd. BW from 75- 85 lbs., Good feet, temperament and performance. Semen tested, ready to work. 403-533-2355, Rockyford, AB. PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. PUREBRED YEARLING ANGUS Bulls, on moderate growing ration, semen tested, guaranteed. Phone 2J Angus Farm, Jim Easton, 306-739-2903, Wawota, SK. MIDNITE OIL CATTLE CO. has on offer semen tested yearling and 2 year old bulls. 306-734-2850, 306-734-7675, Craik, SK. DOLITTLE ANGUS have on offer a great selection of reg. Black Angus 2 yr. old and yearling bulls. Top quality cow and heifer bulls available. All bulls are vaccinated and semen tested. 306-460-8520, Kindersley, SK., www.dolittleangus.com BLACK ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing ration, performance information available. Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. 306-342-4407. www.valleyhillsangus.com BLACKTOF ANGUS (EST 1971) Rugged framey foundation Canadian Black Angus bulls for sale. Yearlings born Jan. and Feb., 2 yr olds suitable for cows and heifers and 1- 3 year old. 780-662-2024, Tofield, AB. TOP QUALITY PUREBRED Black Angus replacement heifers. Call Spruce Acres, 306-272-3997, Foam Lake, SK. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

85 YEARLING RED ANGUS bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested, and delivered in the spring. Phone Bob Jensen, 306-967-2770, Leader, SK. MCTAVISH RED ANGUS yearling bulls, quiet, semen tested. Delivered. Call or text Jared, 306-435-9842, Moosomin, SK. 2 YEAR OLD and yearling Red Angus bulls, semen tested and delivered. Call Guy Sampson, Davidson, SK., 306-567-4207, 306-561-7665. RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com RED ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing ration, performance information available. Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. 306-342-4407 www.valleyhillsangus.com AFFORD-A-BULL, Reg. Red Angus bulls, 16 months old, some from A1 sires, quiet, semen tested, IBR shots, ready to go. Hightree Cattle, Wilkie, SK., 306-843-7354 or 306-843-2054. TOP QUALITY PUREBRED Red Angus replacement heifers. Call Spruce Acres, 306-272-3997, Foam Lake, SK. DKF RED AND BLACK ANGUS Bulls for sale at DKF Ranch, Gladmar, Sask. Great selection, superior quality. Contact Dwayne or Scott Fettes, 306-969-4506. Videos at: www.dkfredangus.ca GOOD BULLS at good prices. Semen tested and delivered. EKW Red Angus, Elmer Wiebe, 306-381-3691, Hague, SK.

POLLED YEARLING BLONDE BULLS for BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Premier Breeder. HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and alusale, Estevan, SK. area. Phone Selling custom designed packages. Name minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. your price and we will put a package to- Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com 306-634-2174 or cell 306-421-6987. gether for you. Fullblood/percentage Lowline, embryos, semen. Black/Red carrier. Darrell 780-486-7553, Edmonton, AB. TWO YEAR OLD and yearling bulls, polled, horned and red factor, semen tested, guaranteed, delivered. Prairie Gold Charolais, MANITOU MAINE-ANJOU BULLS, since 306-882-4081, Rosetown, SK. 1970. We offer the real Maine bulls, all fullblood breeding, low birthweight with REG. CHAROLAIS YEARLING and 2 year good performance. Off farm sales only. old bulls, reds and whites, polled, horned. Gary and Sandy Graham, 306-823-3432, Richard Smith 780-846-2643, Kitscoty, AB. Marsden, SK. grahamgs@sasktel.net Website www.manitoumaineanjou.ca PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS, sired by calving ease bulls with performance, 30 to SOME OF THE BEST fullblood MaineAnjou choose from. Will semen test and deliver. yearling bulls for sale. Low birthweight Layne and Paula Evans at 306-252-2246, high, rate of gain. Fantastic for cross Kenaston, SK. breeding. John 306-374-0763, Saskatoon, SK. magpiemaines@yourlink.ca REG. PB 2 year old Charolais bulls, polled, White, easy calving bloodlines, very quiet, semen test and delivered. Call Qualman Charolais, 306-492-4634, Dundurn, SK. EASY CALVING REG. PB Red or Black, 2 yr. old and yearling bulls, also replacement POLLED PUREBRED COMING 2 year old heifers. Elderberry Farm, Parkside, SK. Charolais bulls, Red Factor and white. Easy 306-747-3302. calving. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. MCTAVISH CHAROLAIS yearling bulls, calving ease, performance and semen test- PB YEARLING BULLS, polled, easy fleshing, ed. Delivered. Call or text Jared, docile, and calving ease, tie broke and DNA’d, red, white and roan. 306-825-2674, 306-435-9842, Moosomin, SK. Lloydminster, SK, matlockshorthorns.com PUREBRED CHAROLAIS COW/CALF pairs, March/April calves. Layne and Paula Evans at 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK. TRIPLE R Simmentals (Haywood, MB) CHAROLAIS BULLS, YEARLING and 2 year has three Registered Purebred Simmental olds. Contact LVV Ranch, 780-582-2254, Bulls for sale. Two black Drake Poker Face Forestburg, AB. 2X sons (RXR 6C- BW 105; currently 1500lbs and RXR 13C- BW 102; currently 1470YEARLING AND 2 YEAR old Charolais lbs) and a red KWA Big Time 86A son (RXR bulls, tan and white. Call Ervin Zayak, 20C- BW 104; currently 1440-lbs). Semen Creedence Charolais Ranch, Derwent, AB., tested with scrotals between 38 and 780-741-3868, 780-853-0708. 40.5cm. Delivery arrangements can be made. $5000 each. 204-771-0280 RED BLACK and FB yearling Simmental bulls for sale. Also one 2 year red Simm. GALLOWAY BULLS yearling and 2 yr. olds. bull. North Creek Simmentals, Borden, SK., Bred for calving ease and year round graz- Barry 306-230-3123 or 306-997-4427. ing. Russel 403-749-2780, Delburne, AB. RED AND BLACK YEARLING SIMMENTAL BULLS, polled, moderate birthweights, good temperaments. All bulls sold Private Treaty. Bill or Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. GELBVIEH BULLS 2- REG. YEARLING polled Simmental bulls, Red, Polled semen tested and ready to go, dark red, 1Semen tested fullblood, 1- purebred. Lane Simmental, Al Dayspring Cattle MacDougald, 306-227-6943 Saskatoon SK Sylvan Lake, AB PB SIMMENTAL red and black bulls. (403)887-4971 Polled, good temperament, moderate BW. David Bradley 306-270-4835 Langham, SK. info@dayspringcattle.com Dayspringcattle.com QUALITY YEARLING SIMMENTAL and Simmental cross Red Angus bulls, 1-2 year old WINDERS GELBVIEH selling by private cross Red Angus bull. McVicar Stock Farms treaty, reg. 2 yr old and yearling Gelbvieh Ltd., 306-255-7551, Colonsay, SK. bulls from our 38 year breeding program. RED FACTOR SIMMENTAL and Simm/ Also open PB heifers. 780-672-9950 Angus yearling and 2 yr. old bulls. Green Camrose, AB. gwinder@syban.net Spruce Simmental 306-467-4975, 306-467-7912, Duck Lake, SK. YEARLING AND 2 year old polled Hereford bulls. avail. Excellent selection, properly developed, fully guaranteed. Deposit holds til needed. Will deliver. Brian Longworth, 306-656-4542, 306-831-9856, Harris, SK.

REGISTERED RED ANGUS yearling and 2 year old bulls, heifer and cow bulls, $3000 to $4000. Call Jesse Wagner at Lazy J Ranch 306-662-8557, Fox Valley, SK. REG. RED ANGUS BULLS: calving ease, quiet, good growth, will be semen tested. Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford

HOLMES POLLED HEREFORDS have a group of yearling heifers and bulls, priced to move. Call Jay Holmes, 306-524-2762, 306-746-7170, Semans, SK.

REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

RED ANGUS 2 yr. old bulls. Good selection of calving ease, performance and maternal genetics. Delivery available. Nordal Angus, Rob Garner, 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK.

GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black bulls, good dispositions, calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, Rose Valley, SK. 306-322-4755, 306-322-7554.

Quiet, Easy Calving, Low to Moderate Birth Weights, Good Growth, E.P.D’s available Guaranteed Breeders (Vet Checked & Semen Tested). Excellent Bulls for Heifers or Cows. Cleveley Cattle Company (780)689-2754.

RED AND BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS, high maternal traits, good feet and legs, semen checked and ready to be delivered. Call Nu-Horizon Angus at 306-336-2245, 403-357-7648, Lipton, SK. COMPLETE DISPERSAL OF frozen genetics for top end genetics, Millet, AB. Semen and embryos from high profile Red and Black Angus bulls. For list: 780-216-0220.

BLACK AND RED, 2 yr. old, polled Limousin bulls. Calving ease and performance genetics. Delivery available. Nordal Limousin, Rob Garner, 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. SPRINGER LIMOUSIN, Foam Lake, SK, offers good black and red yearling bulls. For more info. call Merv at 306-272-4817 or 306-272-0144.

FEEDLOT LAMENESS ROUNDTABLE Tuesday, May 3rd CALGARY, AB

Wednesday, May 4th LETHBRIDGE, AB

This producer-oriented session is meant to inform and educate local feedlot owners, managers and staff as well as herd health veterinarians about the most common causes and risk factors associated with lameness in feedlot cattle. This one-day session will also facilitate awareness and discussion regarding producer perspectives on how lameness affects day-to-day management, welfare and economics.

Agenda and registration online at:

www.wcabp.com Before April 26th - $50 After April 26th - $100 For more information: 1-866-269-8387

This meeting is supported by:

PLAN TO ATTEND THE 10th Annual Pound Maker Ram Sale, 110 yearling rams sell by auction Thurs., May 19, 2016 at Fort Macleod, AB. Suffolk, Dorset, Hampshire, Charollais, lle de France, Rambouillet, North Country Cheviot & Coloured. For details call Warren 403-625-6519 or check our website: www.poundmakerrams.com Catalogue on the website after May 2nd.

ORGANIC FEED GRAIN. 306-515-3500, Regina, SK.

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ORGANIC GROWERS WANTED. Grow quinoa! Total production contracts available for 2016. Premium returns, guaranteed markets and delivery. Call 306-933-9525 or view www.quinoa.com

SUNGOLD SPECIALTY MEATS. We want your lambs. Have you got finished (fat) lambs or feeder lambs for sale? Call Rick at: 403-894-9449 or Cathy at: 1-800-363-6602 for terms and pricing. GOPHERS BE GONE! We go for gophers www.sungoldmeats.com in AB. and SK. 3 mature hunters willing to SELLING LAMBS AND GOATS? Why travel and control your gopher problems take one price from one buyer? Expose for free. Contact Peter 780-622-7968. your lambs and goats to a competitive Email: 378Blackwood@telus.net market. Beaver Hill Auctions, Tofield, AB. Sales every Monday, trucks hauling from SK, BC, AB. www.beaverhillauctions.com Call: 780-662-9384.

SASK. SHEEP DEV. BOARD sole distributor of sheep ID tags in Sask., offers programs, marketing services and sheep/ goat supplies. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. www.sksheep.com

BUY ALL: Pigs/swine/wild boar, raised outside, all sizes. Most $. 1-877-226-1395. www.canadianheritagemeats.com

CARIBOO RANCHES. MARGUERITE RANCH: Productive 3095 acre ranch located in warm micro-climate South of Quesnel that is self sufficient for 450 plus cow/calf pairs. Situated alongside Fraser River, has irrigated alfalfa hay fields, 3 home sites with supporting infrastructure, 26 land titles and 58,000 acres of Crown range land. Listed at $4.99M. Cattle and equipment negotiable and can be purchased as turnkey operation. Dunn Ranch: Incredible picturesque 271 acre ranch located just minutes drive North of Quesnel alongside Fraser River in warm micro-climate area. Has 2 home sites, pivot and reel irrigation for alfalfa hay fields and complete infrastructure to support a market gardening operation. In past ranch has supported 65 cow/calf pairs and had a successful market gardening business grossing over $100,000. Property ideal for organic farming operation or small dairy. Listed at $1.39M. Call Bob Granholm, your Cariboo Ranch Specialist, Re/Max Quesnel Realty, 250-983-3372. www.ranchesonly.com or email: bkgranholm@xplornet.com

CENTRAL ALBERTA FARMS, acreages, businesses (all sizes). Information avail. on request! Central Agencies Camrose Ltd. 4870-51 St., Camrose, AB. 780-672-4491. LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1) 6800 acre ranch north of Smoky Lake, 2 modern homes, $30,000 surface lease revenue. 2) Great quarter section starter farm with modular home, SW of Wildwood, $379,000. 3) 960 acre rolling pasture, great hunting, will carry approx. 180 GREYHOUND IRISH WOLFHOUND pups cow/calf pairs, $37,850 surface lease born Feb. 24th, 5 males 4 females, ready revenue, west of Leduc. 4) 70 acres develto go at 8 weeks with first shots. opment property west of Lloydminster. Don Jarrett, Realty Executives Leading, 780-808-1592, Kitscoty, AB. 780-991-1180, Spruce Grove, AB.

FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Fully sustainable livestock watering. No power required to heat or pump. Prevents contami- GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, ready to go. nation. Grants available. 1-866-843-6744. Phone Ed 306-269-7745, leave message if not in, Foam Lake, SK. www.frostfreenosepumps.com MOLE HILL DESTROYERS: 2015 Demo Unit, Series 4, 50’; also used Series 4, 40’. Order your 2016 Units now. Call: 306-542-7325, molehilledestroyer.com

FREESTANDING CORRAL PANELS for cattle, horses, bison and sheep. 21’ x 5bar, $219; 21’x6-bar, $239; 21’x5-bar light weight, $179; 21’x7-bar bison, $299; 24’x5-bar HD continuous panels, $189; 30’ windbreak frames, $399; very HD 30’x5bar panel to hang gates on, $489; 8’ framed gates, $295; 10’x5’ panels, $69; 10’ bull panel, $129; horse haysavers, $489; round bale feeder sale, $299; HD skirted bale feeders sale, $399; 7’ sheep panel, $69; 21’ sheep panel, $189; 12’ belted sheep trough, $189; 20’ barrel feed trough, $295; 20’ belted feed trough, TEXAS LONGHORN BULLS, yearlings and 2 $439; 20’ bunk feeder panels, $399; 50’ HD yr. olds. Call Dean at Panorama Ranch, rnd. pen kits from $1,695.1-844-500-5341. 403-391-6043, Stauffer, AB. www.affordablelivestockequipment.com TEXAS LONGHORN YEARLING and 2 yr. CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on old bulls for sale. 403-548-6684 or site. For early booking call 403-528-0200, Redcliff, AB. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info. PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. www.albertatexaslonghorn.com We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage. gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com equipment, Texas gates, steel water Canadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372. troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage incinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now avail. with a 20 MIXED COLOR cow and calf pairs, neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: $3200 each pair or u-pick $3400. Good ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com cows. Phone 306-620-8343, Theodore, SK. ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Cattle 50 BRED 2nd and 3rd calvers for sale. shelter and barn packages. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift 306-225-2288 or www.zaksbuilding.com Current, SK. to request a farm building quote today! 200 BLACK ANGUS cow/calf pairs, 200 FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak Red Angus cow/calf pairs, 200 Charolais panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ cross cow/calf pairs. Pasture available. and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; 780-812-5567, Bonnyville, AB. Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feed25 YOUNG COW/CALF pairs, mostly Red ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will Angus/Simmental, $3150 OBO. custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. 780-679-8935, Viking, AB. RANCHHAND CALF CATCHER, Canadian MJ PETERSEN TRANSPORT Ltd., Mortlach, made, time tested and proven. Put safety Call has for hire ground load 53’ cattleliner, back in calf processing. 2-53’ stepdeck hay trailers. We haul 306-762-2125. www.fuchs.ca equipment. 306-891-1380, 306-631-2023. GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar PACKAGES OF HOME raised replacement panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, quality open yearling heifers. Blacks, BWF, $470; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 5reds and RWF available. Full herd health, 1” sucker rods, $350; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” no brands or implants, Brian Longworth, pipe with 6- 1” rods, $375; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and Harris, SK, 306-656-4542, 306-831-9856. double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting 30 ANGUS COW/CALF pairs, fall calving, troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters. 2nd and 3rd calvers. Calves vaccinated Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. w/Bovi-shield Gold FP5, Tasvax-4 and Ivomec. Cows exposed to Angus bulls. Also 30 bred cows. 204-851-0745, Elkhorn, MB. 20 to 30 REPLACEMENT HEIFERS, red, tan and white Charolais, mostly polled. Can deliver. 306-882-4081, Rosetown, SK. 10- TWO YR. OLD 1/2 Black Angus, 1/2 Longhorn heifer bulls. Call 403-876-2542, WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Stettler, AB. Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert information on organic farming: pros5 YOUNG GOOD QUALITY cow/calf pairs, for transition, barriers, benefits, certifiChar Angus cross, 1st and 2nd calvers, pects, cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, $3000/pair. Roger 306-838-4711, Hoosier Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org 100 PLUS OPEN replacement heifers, Red Angus/Simm. cross. Home raised, full WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? herd health program, no implants, no Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert brands. Contact Brian at: 306-432-0001 or for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifiDavid at: 306-723-4727, Cupar, SK. cation & marketing. Call 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. or at info@pro-cert.org

SASKATOON ALL BREED Horse & Tack Sale, May 17. Tack 11:00 AM, Horses to follow. Open to broke horses (halter or riding). Sale conducted at OK Corral, Martensville, SK. To consign call Frederick, 306-227-9505 bodnarusauctioneering.com GATEWAY COUNTRY SPRING HORSE And Longhorn Auction, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Silver Sage Community Corral, Brooks, AB. Call Gateway Auction Services Ltd., 1-866-304-4664 to consign and for details or go to: www.gwacountry.com 2016 WILD ROSE DRAFT HORSE SALE, May 6 and 7 at Olds, AB. Draft horses, tack, harness, collars and horse drawn equipment are welcomed consignments. Call Barb Stephenson 403-933-5765, 8 AM to 8 PM, or visit www.wrdha.com

BEST COOKING PULSES accepting samples of organic and conventional pulses for 2014/2015 crop year. Matt 306-586-7111, Rowatt, SK.

ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION of MANITOBA COOPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit members owned organic certification body. Certifying producers, processor & brokers in Western Canada since 1988. Miniota, MB. Contact: 204-567-3745, info@opam-mb.com

ORGANIC ALFALFA, SWEET Clover, Clover, Alsike Clover, Oxley Cicer Vetch. Grasses. Free delivery. 306-863-2900, Birch Rose Acres Ltd., City, SK. ivanaudrey@sasktel.net

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TRADE AND EXPORT CANADA BUYING all grades of organic grains. Fast payment and pick up. Call 306-433-4700. WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437.

LAKE DAUPHIN, MB: serviced floodproof waterfront lots, from $44,900. See: “Old Town Harbour” on Regina kijiji and/or facebook. Call us for a brochure, prices and information at 204-761-6165.

WANTED: 8,000 to 30,000 acres of good farmland. For more information phone 306-221-2208. RM OF LEASK #464 MLS®556077, 374 acres of deeded land w/250 acres cult. plus 570 acres of adjoining Crown lease land. If all was seeded to tame hay, what a pasture! Adjoins lake for water. Fences need some repair, stone free. Approx. 6 miles from Leask. For info, Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK.

LOG POST AND BEAM shell package for sale. 26’x34’ with loft 1220 sq. ft. total. Douglas fir logs. Call 306-222-6558 cell, email jeff@backcountryloghomes.ca or visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca

1) RIVERFRONT PROPERTIES, 240 acres, 3 parcels mins. north of Saskatoon, has RM approval for subdivision sec. MLS #546746. 2) Sask. Farm Land: RM Blaine Lake, MLS #553328, and RM Norton, MLS #544938. 3) RM Corman OWN A ZAK’S custom built home in the Park, several (10) investment properties brand new subdivision in Neuanlage, SK. near Saskatoon. Re/Max North Country, just minutes from Saskatoon. Go to: Don Dyck, 306-221-1684. dondyck.com or donldyck@hotmail.com www.zaksbuilding.com or 306-225-2288. WWW.EDBOBIASHTEAM.COM RM of BUILDING LOT FOR SALE in Elbow, SK., Perdue #346. MLS®567161. Mixed land Lot 7, Blk 2, Plan 88MJ16836, 125 Putters for sale NE and SE 31-36-11-W3, approx. Lane. One block from golf course. 24.5 309.13 acres listed for $310,000. Approx. Meter frontage. Serviced by Town. Will 225 acres is cultivated with 75 of the culticonsider trade of RV, boat, truck, car, etc. vated acres seeded to grass/alfalfa. The $34,500. Call Gerry 403-389-4858. NE quarter will have an approx. 10 acre farm site subdivided from the quarter and will not be part of the selling price. As per seller’s instruction, all offers will be opened on May 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM. HighMEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 est or any offer not necessarily accepted. Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ For further information contact Ed Bobiash modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ RE/Max Saskatoon, SK. 306-280-2400. homes. Now available: Lake homes. Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince CHECK OUT HCI VENTURES LTD. land for sale or rent in various locations around Albert, SK. the province by viewing our new website at hciventures.ca 160 ACRES GOOD farmland, no buildings. 20 minutes from Prince Albert, SK. ZAK’S RTM HOMES and cottages, custom 403-457-1441 (leave msg), 639-571-2400. built, every time!! www.zaksbuilding.com or call our talented staff at 306-225-2288 WANTED: YOUNG FAMILY looking for a ranch. Realtors also welcome. Call to help design your new home. 306-690-9434, Moose Jaw, SK. RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call RM OF GRANT, 35 miles East of Saskatoon, 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures 152 acres, 80 acres cult. Good producing and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca land. Good price. Call 306-654-7772.

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FARM NORTH of Brandon, MB. 121.68 acres: 13 kms from Brandon off Prov. Highway 10. 30-yr. old house, 2040 sq. ft. Country/Western style, excellent condition, geo heat. Very modern. Good source of H2O: Mature shelterbelt. Very suitable RM ELMSTHORPE #100. 479 acres, 407 for horses. $720,000. Ph: 204-728-1480 cultivated, assessment 174,400. 10,000 Email: grocky71@gmail.com bu. steel storage, asking $398,000. Call Keith Bartlett, 306-535-5707, Sutton Group Results Realty, Regina, SK. PRODUCTIVE GRAIN FARM, 4620 acres, in black soil zone, 300,000 bu. grain storage, underground power, nat. gas, house, storage sheds. 306-516-0070, Yorkton North, SK. or saskfarm@outlook.com

GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: kraussacres@sasktel.net BEAUTIFUL 160 ACRES, 17 miles NW of Meadow Lake, SK., 1/2 mile S of Beaver River, nat. spring water. Recreation land, REDUCED! RM KELVINGTON 366. 1998 hay or grains. NW-31-18-60-W3, RM 588. custom built 1800 sq. ft. bungalow, at$129,000. 306-240-5997. tached garage, AC, 3 bdrms., 2 baths completely finished basement with 2 bdrms., 160 ACRES with large home, 3 car heated bathroom, large family room, laundry garage, large shop, horse barn, plenty of room, cold room and second kitchen. water, 20 minutes NE of Regina. Beside 40x80’ insulated heated shop. 240 acres of Regina, SK: 3 acre property/house/green- game fenced land w/spring fed well and houses; Near Pilot Butte, 80 acre develop- private lake. Great spot for hunting, fishment land; SOLD: RM Edenwold, 160 acre ing, snowmobiling, located 2 miles from quarter near Regina; 90+ acres, Hwy #11, Greenwater Provincial Park. For more info. 7 miles N. of Saskatoon, development; RM call 306-278-2141, Porcupine Plain, SK. Perdue, 2 quarters W. of Saskatoon on Hwy #14; 2 miles E. of Balgonie Hwy #1, 145 acre development land. Quarter section near Edenwold with yardsite, can be bought complete or owner will subdivide to 20 acres. Brian Tiefenbach 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com

2015 CREST CARIBEAN SLR2, 25’, #RA16-06. $79,900 or $292 bi. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca 2015 ALUMACRAFT ESCAPE 165, #RA15-20. $18,500 or 70 bi. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca 2016 ALUMACRAFT COMPETITOR 205 w/Yamaha 250, #RA16-03. $49,999 or $185 bi. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca 2016 ALUMACRAFT COMPETITOR 185 Sport; #RA16-10. $45,900 or $169 bi. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca

2000 TRAVELAIRE 5TH wheel 25’, winter storage, centre kitchen, sleeps 6, table slide-out, manual canopy, large fridge, exc., $9500. 306-956-0049, Saskatoon, SK.

2013 GULF BREEZE trailer, 1 slide, elec. jacks, low mileage, complete sway bar and hitch incl., queen bed, sleeps 6, asking 2015 ALUMACRAFT T-PRO 195, fully load- $26,900. 780-755-2114, Wainwright, AB. ed w/2 fish finders, 9.9 Merc. kicker, 200 Mercury Verado Pro 2, live wells, front and rear trolling motor, $64,900. Mainline RV & Marine, 415 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK. 1-877-362-1189, www.mainlinerv.ca HUNT/ PRODUCTION FARM, Big River, SK. area. 89 head of elk/deer with high genetic breeding. Major equip. included to operate this turnkey hunt farm. Gorgeous home/lodge is approx. 3100 sq. ft. on 3 levels incl. attached garage. Most furniture incl. Very tastefully done. Heated with propane plus does have solar panels and windmill. 154 acres of bush type land with 140 acres fenced with an 8’ high game fence plus 1 elec. wire. MLS® 561901. More info or to view call Lloyd Ledinski at Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK. 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512.

2016 CAMPION ALLANTE 545i, #RCA16-05. $43,900 or $162 bi. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca 2015 ALUMACRAFT T-Sport 195, w/trolling motor, 9.9 kicker; #RA15-04. $64,900. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK., 1-877-362-1189, www.mainlinerv.ca

WANTED: PASTURE FOR 50 - 60 yearling Bison heifers. Contact MFL Ranches, 2016 ALUMACRAFT EDGE 185 Sport, #RA16-02. $53,999 or $198 bi. Mainline 403-747-2500, Alix, AB. RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: 2015 ALUMACRAFT VOYAGER, 175 www.maverickconstruction.ca w/trolling motor; #RA15-14. $34,900 or $129 bi. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. 1-877-362-1189, www.mainlinerv.ca

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ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com

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CERTIFIED, FDN. MARCHWELL VB midge resistant durum. Good germ., low disease. Wholesale pricing for large orders. Call Jeff, Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass Aberdeen, SK. Email jeffsopatyk@me.com seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse REG., CERT. TRANSCEND, AAC Marchwell 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. VB, Kyle, good germ. and disease. Palmier Seed Farms 306-472-7824, Lafleche, SK. moe.anita@sasktel.net CERT. AAC MARCHWELL VB durum. Sean Miller, Avonlea, SK., 306-868-7822.

2016 ALUMACRAFT CLASSIC 165, #RA16-24. $25,900 or $97 bi. Mainline RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. 2006 KODIAK E450 Super Duty diesel 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca motorhome, 82,625 kms, fold-out couch 16’ TRI-HULL FIBERGLASS with 90 HP and fold down table, sleeps 4. Mainline RV Merc motor and 4.5 Evinrude kicker, HD & Marine, 415 Hwy 7 West, Rosetown, SK. trailer, tarp, fish finder, good condition, 1-877-362-1189, www.mainlinerv.ca asking $5000. 306-683-3326 Saskatoon SK

2016 ALUMACRAFT ALL Weld jet boat, WANTED TO PURCHASE FARMLAND #RA16-07. $11,799 or $50 bi. Mainline with lots of oil wells and battery sites on RV & Marine, Rosetown, SK. property. 780-499-2367, Edmonton, AB. 1-877-362-1189. www.mainlinerv.ca

CERT. #1 AAC Synergy, CDC Copeland, CERT. #1 AC SHAW- AC Domain VB, AC CERTIFIED GREENWATER and Limerick CDC Meredith. Northland Seeds Inc., Unity VB, Cardale and CDC Plentiful. Yauck green peas. High yielding. Wholesale pric306-324-4315, Margo, SK. Seed Farm 306-484-4555, Govan, SK. ing for large orders. Jeff, Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. CERT. CDC AUSTENSON, feed; Cert. CDC EXCELLENT QUALITY CERT. No. 1 CDC Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com Maverick, forage; Bentley, 2 row malting; Plentiful, CDC Utmost VB, Cardale, MuchLegacy and Celebration, 6 row malting. more, Harvest, Elgin ND, AAC Elie, AC An- CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO and Limerick Call Fedoruk Seeds, Kamsack, SK., drew, Conquer VB. Frederick Seeds, peas. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-542-4235, www.fedorukseeds.com 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK CERT. #1 AAC Synergy (2-row malt), CERT. AC BRANDON; CDC Plentiful; Car- CERTIFIED CDC LIMERICK. RoLo Farms, premium quality, 99% germ. Call Ardell dale; CDC Utmost VB; Carberry, and Glenn. 306-543-5052, Regina, SK. Fedoruk Seeds, Kamsack, SK. Seeds. Vanscoy, SK., 306-668-4415. CERT. 40-10 FORAGE, CDC Horizon forage 306-542-4235 www.fedorukseeds.com TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, peas. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., AC Metcalfe, Newdale, CDC Meredith. CERTIFIED CDC UTMOST, high germ., low 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca disease. Discount for large orders. Call Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977 Watson SK Jeff, Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, CERT. #1 CDC Limerick and Cooper. Call CERT. #1 METCALFE, KINDERSLEY Aberdeen, SK. Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, barley. Pratchler Seeds, 306-682-3317 or WWW.TRAWINSEEDS.CA New-CPS AAC Margo, SK. 306-231-5145, Muenster, SK. Foray VB. Call Trawin Seeds, CERTIFIED CDC PATRICK green pea. REG., CERTIFIED CDC Meredith #1, CDC 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. Palmier Seed Farms, Lafleche, SK., Austenson #1, Cert. CDC Metcalfe #1. CERTIFIED CARBERRY HRSW, 98% germ., 306-472-7824, moe.anita@sasktel.net Call Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK. $10.50 per bu. Volume discount available. CERTIFIED CDC LIMERICK green pea WWW.TRAWINSEEDS.CA Certified AC 403-634-1643, Enchant, AB. seed. Sunset Farms, Pennant, SK. Phone: Metcalfe. Call Trawin Seeds, CERT. CDC PLENTIFUL HRSW, good germ. 306-626-3388, or 306-741-1523 cell, or 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. and vigor. Call Shaun at 306-831-8963, email: sunset@sasktel.net REG., CERT. CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, Rosetown, SK. CERTIFIED PATRICK, HIGH germ. Early high germ. Terre Bonne Seed Farm FDN. REG. CERT. AC VESPER VB, 99% booking discount. Terre Bonne Seed Farm 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. germ. Call Ken and Larry Trowell, 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. CERT. NEWDALE, AC Metcalfe, Legacy, 306-744-2687, Saltcoats, SK. CDC GREENWATER and CDC LimeCDC McGwire, CDC Cowboy, CDC Austen- CERT. SHAW-AC DOMAIN, midge tolerant CERT. green peas, good germ. and vigor. Call son, CDC Maverick. Van Burck Seeds, #1, Cert. Vesper-Waskada #1; Reg. Cert. rick Stary City, SK., call 306-863-4377, Carberry #1, CPS AC4A-Penhold, midge Shaun at: 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca FDN. REG. CERT. #1 CDC Limerick, CDC tolerant #1. Andrew 306-742-4682 Calder CERT. AC METCALFE malt barley. Call for CERTIFIED BRANDON WHEAT. Call Grant, Greenwater. Also CDC Marble (french green lentil). Ardell Seeds Ltd. Vanscoy, large and early order discounts. Treating Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, SK., 306-668-4415. available. Visa or MC, FCC financing. 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. www.llseeds.ca 306-530-8433, Lumsden. CERTIFIED NEW CDC PLENTIFUL, good FHB resistance; CDC Utmost VB, midge tolerant; AC Enchant VB; AC Conquer VB; $28/ACRE, CATT CORN, open pollinated CPS red; AC Andrew. High germination. corn seed. Lower cost alternative for graz- 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca ing and silage. 7-9’ tall leafy plants, 8-10” CERTIFIED CARDALE HRSW, 98% germ., CERTIFIED CANTATE, 97% germination, cobs, early maturing 2150 CHUs. Seed 0.0% fusarium. 403-633-9999, Tilley, AB. highest yielding variety. Hansen Seeds, Yellow Grass, SK., 306-465-2525, produced in MB. Selling into SK. AB., and www.fabianseedfarms.com 306-861-5679. Email: jsh2@sasktel.net MB. for over 10 yrs. High nutritional value and palatability. Delivery available. CERTIFIED CDC Plentiful, CDC Utmost VB, CERT. CDC BASTIA, CDC Togo, itchless, Lillian. Craswell Seeds Ltd., Strasbourg, 204-723-2831, Austin, MB. zero fusarium graminearum, good quality. SK., 306-725-3236. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

REG., CERT. CDC AUSTENSON, 0% fusarium/Graminearum, 99% germ. Tilley, AB. 403-633-9999, fabianseedfarms.com CERTIFIED #1 LEGACY (6R). Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

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DIVERSIFY WITH A frost tolerant specialty crop. Grow quinoa! Total production conHYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola tracts available for 2016. Premium returns, varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), guaranteed markets and delivery. View CERT. #1 AC MORGAN, 99% germ. Call Dekalb, Rugby, Cafe. Fenton Seeds, www.quinoa.com or call 306-933-9525. Murray at Lepp Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Hepburn, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Orrin, Leggett, CDC Ruffian. Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, WWW.TRAWINSEEDS.CA Certified CDC Tisdale, SK. Sorrel, CDC Bethune, Glas. Call Trawin CERTIFIED #1 LEGGETT and Souris, ex- Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. cellent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd., Vanscoy, CERTIFIED CDC SORREL, AAC Bravo. Call COMMON OAT SEED, 98% germ., $4.50 SK., 306-668-4415. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., per bushel, cleaned. Call 306-764-7609, Prince Albert, SK. SILO BUSTER SILAGE blend and Pea Oat- 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca lage 7030 now available. Trawin Seeds, CERTIFIED AAC BRAVO, CDC Sorrel. Yauck COMMON #1 OATS, cleaned to certified standards, 99% germ. Call Murray at Lepp 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. Seed Farm 306-484-4555, Govan, SK. Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. TOP QUALITY CERT. No. 1 CDC Minstrel, CERTIFIED CDC GLAS - reconstituted. 403-633-9999, Tilley, AB. SEED OATS, 40 lbs. per bushel, 98% germ., Souris, CDC Orrin, Summit, Leggett. Contact milling/ feed. 306-645-4434, Rocanville, www.fabianseedfarms.com Tilley, AB. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977 Watson SK SK. WWW.TRAWINSEEDS.CA Certified AC CERTIFIED #1 CDC SORREL. Eskdale Morgan, Souris, Triactor, CS Camden oats. Acres Inc., Leross, SK. 306-795-7493, 306-795-7208, 306-795-7747. Trawin Seeds 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. CERT. SUMMIT, CS CAMDEN, Souris, new CERT. AAC BRAVO brown flax, good germ. YB SWEET CLOVER, Red Clover, Alsike CDC Ruffian and CDC Haymaker (forage). and vigor. Call Shaun at 306-831-8963, clover, Alfalfa (tap/creeper), Meadow/ Smooth, various grasses. (Organic/conFedoruk Seeds, Kamsack, SK., Rosetown, SK. ventional), Pasture blends. Free shipping. 306-542-4235, www.fedorukseeds.com CERTIFIED #1 BETHUNE Flax, 93% 306-863-2900, ivanaudrey@sasktel.net FDN. REG., CERT. AC Morgan white milling germ, 92% vigor, reconst. Sandercock Star City, SK. oat. Call Ken and Larry Trowell, Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. 306-744-2687, Saltcoats, SK. CERTIFIED CDC SORREL flax seed, Triffid HAY TECH COMMON alfalfa seed, bred for hybrid vigor, $3.65/lbs. Dennis Dylke, FND., REG., CERT. New CDC Ruffian, AC free. Call for large and early order dis- 780-374-3877, Daysland, AB. Morgan, Summit, excellent quality. Terre counts. Visa, MC, or FCC. 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. www.llseeds.ca Bonne Seed Farm, Melfort, SK. QUALITY SEEDS AT reasonable prices. 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810. REG., CERT. CDC Sanctuary, AAC Bravo. Certified and Common #1 seed of Alfalfa, CERT. #1 CS CAMDEN, Triactor, Souris. Call Palmier Seed Farms, 306-472-7824, Clover, Grasses, etc. Certified hybrid brome grass and various specialty forage Call Northland Seeds Inc., Lafleche, SK. moe.anita@sasktel.net seeds also available. Free periodic delivery 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. to many SK. locations. Richard Walcer, Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. 306-752-3983, Melfort, SK. FDN, REG., CERTIFIED CDC Bethune flax MILLET SEED: German Golden Foxtail; seed. Call Ken and Larry Trowell, Red Proso; Crown Proso. All cleaned and WWW.TRAWINSEEDS.CA Certified #1 bagged. Excellent producers in swath Gazelle Spring Rye. Call Trawin Seeds 306-744-2687, Saltcoats, SK. 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. CERTIFIED CDC BETHUNE flax. Call Grant, graze, silage or bale. Call Greg Tanner, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-457-2816, Stoughton, SK. 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. SAINFOIN SEED. Nutritious, bloat-free, CERT. CDC PLENTIFUL, early maturing, CERTIFIED GLAS FLAX seed, 93% germ., perennial forage loved by all animals and high yield. Wholesale pricing for large or- $18.00 per bu. Volume discount available. honeybees. Research from Utah University indicates better meat flavor and nutrition ders. Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, 403-634-1643, Enchant, AB from sainfoin supplemented forage. Prime Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com Sainfoin is cert. organic. 306-739-2900, Email: jhusband@primegrains.com REG., CERT. AAC Brandon, Cardale, Osler, AC Shaw VB, AC Vesper VB, CDC Utmost FULL LINE OF FORAGE seeds blending to VB, excellent quality. Terre Bonne Seeds your needs. Call Tom, Williamson 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. 306-582-6009, Pambrun, SK. CERT. CDC SNOWDROP Faba bean seed, REG., CERT. #1 CDC Utmost, CDC Plentiful, Cardale, AAC Brandon, Conquer. Ardell small seed type. Easy to seed and harvest. COMMON #1 MULTI-FOLIATE alfalfa seed, Wholesale pricing for large orders. Call excellent quality. Phone 306-865-6603, Seeds Ltd., Vanscoy, SK., 306-668-4415. Jeff, Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Hudson Bay, SK. CERT. #1 AAC BRANDON, 0% Gramin- Aberdeen, SK. Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com earum fusarium, 97% vigor, 99% germ. FABA BEANS, CERTIFIED CDC Snowdrop, ALFALFA, GRASSES CUSTOM blending. Viking Forage Seeds, Greg Bjornson Cert. #1 Carberry, Waskada, AC Barrie, new smaller seed, zero tannin. 306-554-7987, 306-554-3302, Wynyard SK Shaw VB, Unity VB, Vesper VB. All wheat 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca 0% fusarium, 96-99% germ. Call Murray at CERTIFIED McLEOD R2Y soybeans from Lepp Seeds Ltd 306-254-4243 Hepburn SK SeCan; 33003R2Y soybeans from Thunder. CERT. SHAW-AC DOMAIN VB, Midge toler- Call for large and early order discounts. COMMON #1 SMOOTH BROME, $6/lb; ant wheat; Faller high yielding new class Visa, MC or FCC. www.llseeds.ca Common #1 Meadow Brome, $6.10/lb; wheat. Call for large and early order dis- 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. Coated Common #1 Smooth and Meadow counts. Treating available. Visa, MC, FCC. Brome, $5/lb. Also Alfalfa, Timothy, Cicer 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. CERTIFIED NSC MOOSOMIN RR2Y. Call Milkvetch, Yellow Clover, Crested Wheat, Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., Creeping Red Fescue. Delivery available. www.llseeds.ca 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca Siklenka Seeds, 306-342-4290, CERT. CDC UTMOST, Carberry, Cardale, 306-342-7688, Glaslyn, SK. Pasteur, AAC Redwater, CDC Plentiful. Call Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., SMOOTH BROME, MEADOW Brome, Crest306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED CDC IMVINCIBLE, CDC QG-1, ed Wheat grass, Timothy, Saline tolerant CERT. CWRS HIGH yielding time proven CDC QG-2. RoLo Farms, 306-543-5052, grasses, fescues, Cicer Milk vetch, sainfoin, lawn grasses, Alfalfa: tap/creeper, YB varieties: Cert. Shaw-AC Domain MT VB, Regina, SK. Cert. CDC Utmost-Harvest MT VB. RoLo CERT. #1 CDC MARBLE, CDC Peridot, CDC Sweet Clover, Red Clover, pasture/hay blends. Free blending and delivery! Ph. Farms, 306-543-5052, Regina, SK. Lemay french green lentils. Yauck Seed 306-863-2900, Birch Rose Acres Ltd., Star REG., CERT. CDC Utmost VB, AC Unity VB, Farm 306-484-4555, Govan, SK. City, SK. Email us today for a price list! Lillian, Waskada, Goodeve. Call Palmier CERT. CDC CHERIE, CDC Dazil, and CDC ivanaudrey@sasktel.net Seed Farms, 306-472-7824, Lafleche, SK. Proclaim red lentil seed, good germ. and moe.anita@sasktel.net vigor. Shaun 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Plentiful, Cardale, CERT. CDC GREENSTAR large green lentil, Goodeve VB, Vesper VB, CDC Utmost VB. good germ. and vigor. Call Shaun LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. grain company. Call, email, text Now for WWW.TRAWINSEEDS.CA CWRS AAC CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled competitive pricing at the farm! Market Brandon, CDC Plentiful, CDC Utmost VB, lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time Shaw VB. Call 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. marketing. 403-394-1711; 403-315-3930 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK text, info@marketplacecommodities.com CERTIFIED #1 BRANDON Wheat, 92% CERTIFIED CDC IMPALA lentil. Palmier germ, 91% vigor. Sandercock Seed Farm, Seed Farms, Lafleche, SK., 306-472-7824. 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. CERT. CDC DAZIL CL Red lentil. GermiCERTIFIED AC SHAW wheat. Pratchler nation 98%, 0% on all diseases. Hansen RED LENTILS, 97% germ., 0% ascochyta, Seeds, 306-682-3317 or 306-231-5145, Seeds. 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679 from cert. seed last year. Yellow peas also Muenster, SK. (cell), Yellow Grass, SK. jsh2@sasktel.net available. 403-664-0420, Oyen, AB.

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HAY AND OAT GREENFEED bales, starting at $90/ton. Located north of Moose Jaw, 1,500 GALLON 10 year ltd. warranty heavy TWO NEW 20.8x38 tires on rims w/spacduty upright tank, $725. While supplies er for duals, 12 ply, $3350. 780-581-0564, SK. Trucking available. 306-476-7747. last. 306-253-4343 or 1-800-383-2228, Vermilion, AB. www.hold-onindustries.com MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and 1200 GALLON 10 year ltd. warranty heavy half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker Serving all of Saskatchewan. duty low profile tank, $925. Call involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. BOW VALLEY TRADING LTD. 306-253-4343 or 1-800-383-2228, Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 www.hold-onindustries.com WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN or 306-228-7325, Unity, SK. POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Wheat, and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. Barley, Oats, double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. WANTED FEED BARLEY- Buffalo Plains Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. Ireland & Scotland ~ June 2016 Peas, etc. Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Green or Heated 2000 GALLON LOW profile tank, 10 yr. Newfoundland/Maritimes ~ Multiple Dates Kristen 306-631-8769, Bethune, SK. limited warranty, $2,195. While supplies Yukon/NWT & Alaska ~ July 2016 Canola/Flax last. 306-253-4343 or 1-800-383.2228, WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds Switzerland & River Cruise www.hold-onindustries.com and cereals. All organic cereals and spe1-877-641-2798 Italy Villa Experience ~ Oct 2016 cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, 650 GALLON 10 year ltd. warranty heavy SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. Egypt Land/Nile Cruise ~ Nov 2016 Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad duty low profile tank, $625. Call Australia /New Zealand ~ Jan 2017 LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy- in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting 306-253-4343 or 1-800-383-2228, ers and sellers of all types of feed grain for your call. 1-800-665-1362. www.hold-onindustries.com Kenya/Tanzania ~ Jan 2017 and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, South America ~ Feb 2017 Nipawin, SK.

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WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Fast payment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Email info@marketplacecommodities.com or phone 1-866-512-1711. PASKAL CATTLE in Iron Springs area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket and sell direct to us with no brokerage fee. Please call 403-317-1365.

ROUND SOLID CORE hay and straw bales, 6x5 delivered. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. LARGE ROUND HAY and large round alfalfa bales. Delivery available. Call or text: 306-408-0038, Moosomin, SK. HARD WHEAT GREENFEED; 1st cut alfalfa, green, high protein. Feed tests available. 403-501-4115, 403-501-9307, Tilley, AB. FOR SALE: HARD WHEAT green feed and 1st cut alfalfa. Very high quality. phone 403-501-4115. DAIRY AND FEEDER HAY, 3x4 square bales for sale. Tests available. Call 403-633-8835, Brooks, AB. 38 ROUND ALFALFA/GRASS bales, net wrapped, good quality horse hay, $125/bale. 306-539-6123 near Regina, SK BARLEY GREENFEED BALES, 1900 to 2100 lbs., feed tested, no rain. Call Doug 306-858-7772 or Tyler at 306-858-7515, Lucky Lake, SK. 200 GREENFEED BALES, 5x6, JD net wrapped, soft dough stage, no rain, no hail, $60 ea. Call Andy 306-423-5682, 306-233-7835, Bellevue, SK. LARGE ROUND 5x5 grass/ alfalfa bales, approx. 1500 lbs., no rain, good condition. 306-921-6377, Melfort, SK. ROUND STRAW BALES for sale: wheat, oats, barley. Call 306-947-4603 or cell 306-947-7550, Hepburn, SK. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK.

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MOTIVATED FARM EQUIP. Operators required near Kamsack, SK. for seeding, WANTED LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER for spraying, spring tillage. Successful candi2016 summer months. Must like farm life. dates may need to work long hours and Filipino person most welcome. Call weekends, but will be offered a competi306-342-4968, Glaslyn. SK. tive wage. Call 306-590-8537 or email resume to: bcgeerts@execulink.com NEEDED: RANCH HAND, Camp Cook and Assistant, Guides and Packers for the summer. Banff, AB. Please email resume to: horses@brewsteradvnetures.com BOAR STUD WORKER wanted at Alberta Swine Genetics Corp., Nisku, AB. English speaking Animal Technicians with significant barn experience, animal husbandry skills, knowledge of semen collection and team players who have the ability to handle mechanical and physical work and provide feedback to the Manager may apply. The work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7 AM to 2:15 PM. Annual salary $34,000, comprehensive benefits program and excellent work conditions are offered. Please apply to: Gregory Lebowa, Managing Director, ASGC, 1103 9th Street, Nisku, AB., T9E 8L7. Email: gregasgc@gmail.com or fax: 780-986-6523. No phone calls.

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE interested in riding feedlot pens in Strathmore or Lethbridge, AB. area, w/above average horsemanship skills, willing to train. Wages depending on qualifications, benefits available. Phone 403-701-1548, Strathmore, AB. EXPERIENCED FARM LABOURER needed for seeding. Class 1A a must, exp. operating farm equipment and willing to work long hrs. Justin 306-469-0105 Big River SK

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RANCH MANAGEMENT POSITION. Duties to include management of cattle, grass and staff. Canada’s largest registered Angus operation. Housing provided. Competitive wages. Call 780-675-4664. Please email resume to: info@olefarms.com

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’12 NEW HOLLAND BR7090, ‘13 NEW HOLLAND SP.365F, ’14 NEW HOLLAND BOOMER 24, ’10 NEW HOLLAND P2070/P1060, 9000 Bales, 2.07m PU, Netwrap

120’ Booms, 1600 Gallon Tank, 650/75R38 Tires

$319,000 SC

$10,900 SC, SH, MH

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR7090,

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR8090,

’10 NEW HOLLAND CR9060,

$29,000 SC

Eng Hrs: 756, Sep Hrs: 580, Elec Trap

Eng Hrs: 672, Sep Hrs: 567, Duals, Mech Trap

24HP, 23X8.50-12 Tires

TBT, 60’, 430bu, 12” Spacing, Double Shoot

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’13 NEW HOLLAND C238,

Eng Hrs: 1169, Hand Controls, High Flow Plus Hyd

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’08 FLEXI COIL 5500/4350, TBH, 60’, 12” Spacing, Double Shoot

’11 NEW HOLLAND P2070/P1060, ’10 MORRIS CONTOUR 1/8650, TBH, 71’, 650bu, 10” Spacing, Single Shoot

Eng Hrs: 1300, 100’ Boom, 1000Gal, Sectional Control,

2014 NH CR8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $439,000 SH 2008 NH CR9060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 MJ 2009 NH CR9060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 MJ 2010 NH CR9060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 SH 2010 NH CR9060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,000 SH 2010 NH CR9060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,000 SC 2010 NH CR9060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,000 SC 2008 NH CR9070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,000 BR 2010 NH CR9070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259,000 SH 2010 NH CR9070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$259,000 MH 2010 NH CR9070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 SH 2010 NH CR9070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 SH 2011 NH CR9070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 TA 2011 NH CR9070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 SH 2005 NH CR960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,000 MJ 2005 NH CR960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,000 BR 2006 NH CR970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 SH 2007 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 SH 2001 NH CX840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 MH

2005 Honey Bee SP36, 36’W . . . . . .$25,000 SC 2005 Honey Bee SP36, 36’W . . . . . $25,000 SH 2008 Honey Bee SP36, 36’W . . . . . $35,000 SH 2011 Honey Bee SP36, 36’W . . . . . . $45,000 SH 2012 Honey Bee SP40, 40’W . . . . . . $49,000 SH 1988 John Deere 912P, 12’W . . . . . . . . . $4,000 SC 1999 John Deere 914, 14’W . . . . . . . . $10,000 MH 2009 MacDon FD70, 35’W . . . . . . . . $55,000 SH 2012 MacDon FD70, 40’W . . . . . . . . $65,000 SH 2010 MacDon PW7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 BR 2011 MF 9250, 35’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 SC 2013 NH 740CF, 35’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 TA 2013 NH 740CF, 35’W . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 SH 2009 NH 74C, 35’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 MH 2009 NH 74C, 35’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,000 MJ 2009 NH 74C, 35’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,000 MJ 2006 NH 76C, 14’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 MJ 2009 NH 76C, 14’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 SC 2010 NH 76C, 14’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 SC 2014 NH 790CP, 15’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 SC 2014 NH 880CF, 40’W . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 SH 2014 NH 880CF, 40’W . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 SC 2014 NH 880CF, 40’W . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 SC 2014 NH 880CF, 45’W . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 SC 2006 NH 94C, 30’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 SC 2006 NH 94C, 30’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 SC 2003 NH 94C, 36’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 TA 2004 NH 94C, 36’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 SH 2007 NH 94C, 36’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 SH 2008 NH 94C, 36’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 MH 2012 NH 94C, 36’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 SC 2010 NH 94C, 40’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 BR 2012 NH 94C, 40’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 SC 2012 NH 94C, 40’W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,000 SC

1994 Case IH 8370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 BR 1990 John Deere 1600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 BR 2001 MacDon 5010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,900 SC 2014 MF 1375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,000 MJ 1992 NH 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900 MJ 2008 NH 1441 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 SH 1999 NH 1475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 SH 2001 NH 1475/2300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 SC 2004 NH 1475/2314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 MJ 2005 NH 1475/HS18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 SC

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1996 Bourgault 5710/3225, 42’W . $39,000 SH 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000/1720, 39’W . $25,000 MJ 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320, 57’W . $49,000 SH 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000/3450, 51’W . $59,000 SC 2004 Misc 7550/4350, 37’W . . . . . .$35,000 SC 2009 NH P2060/P1060, 70’W . . . .$149,000 SH 2010 NH P2070/P1060, 70’W . . . .$189,000 MJ

BALER/ROUND

2002 NH 688 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 BR 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 MJ 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 SC 2009 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 SC 2010 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 BR 2011 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 SC 2011 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 SC 2012 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 SC 2012 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 SC 2012 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 MJ

COMBINE

2008 Case IH 2588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 SC 2011 Case IH 8129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 BR 2013 Case IH 8230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$349,000 MH 1987 John Deere 7720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 SC 1999 John Deere 9610 . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000 MH 2010 John Deere T670 . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000 SH 2011 MF 9895 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250,000 SC 2008 MF 9895 w/ 4200 Pickup . $220,000 TA 2011 MF 9895 w/ 4200 Pickup . . . $295,000 TA 2012 NH CR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 BR 2012 NH CR8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$310,000 SC 2012 NH CR8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$329,000 TA 2014 NH CR8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $359,000 SH 2014 NH CR8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $409,000 SC 2014 NH CR8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $410,000 SH

’08 APACHE 1010,

TBT, 60’, 430bu, 10” Spacing, Double Shoot

DEEP TILLAGE

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

GRAIN CART

2012 Demco 1400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 SC

HEADER COMBINE

2008 Case IH 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 SC 2010 Case IH 2142, 35’W . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 BR 2012 Case IH 3016, 15’W . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 MH 2013 Honey Bee 36GB, 36’W . . . . . . $45,000 SH 2013 Honey Bee 36GB, 36’W . . . . . . $45,000 SH 1997 Honey Bee HB25, 25’W . . . . . . . $15,000 SC 2008 Honey Bee HB30, 30’W . . . . . . $29,000 TA 1997 Honey Bee SP30, 30’W . . . . . . . $21,000 MJ 1996 Honey Bee SP36, 36’W . . . . . . . $15,000 SH 1998 Honey Bee SP36, 36’W . . . . . . .$22,000 SC 2004 Honey Bee SP36, 36’W . . . . . $32,000 SH

MOWER CONDITIONER

2006 AGCO Hesston 1275 . . . . . . . . . $17,000 MJ

SHAUNAVON

$139,000

RAKE/WHEEL

2015 NH 1225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 SC

SKID STEER LOADER

2013 John Deere 329D . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 SC

SPRAYER

2012 NH S1070 (W/B) . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 MH

SPRAYER/HIGH CLEARANCE

2008 Apache 1010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,000 SC 2009 Apache AS1010 . . . . . . . . . . . .$145,000 SC 2013 Apache AS1220 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$215,000 SH 2014 NH SP.365F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $319,000 SC

TRACTOR

2010 NH 3040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,000 SC 2012 NH T9.615 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $345,000 SH 2003 NH TC21DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 SC 2007 NH TC35DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 SH 2002 NH TV140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000 MJ

WINDROWER

1998 Case IH 8825HP . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 SC 1989 NH 1118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 BR 2013 NH H8060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000 SC

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USED EQUIPMENT

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USED COMBINES

$58,000 New Holland 94C, 2012, 30 feet

2 - 2012 CR8090 Combines, c/w Stone trap and GPS . . . . . . . . . .Choice @ $295,000 2011 NH CR9070, Auto Steer, 900 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,900 2008 CIH 8010, AFX 1475 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$156,000 2013 NH CR8090, 950 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295,000 2011 NH CR9070, 1200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,900

USED HEADERS

754145

$235,000 2010 New Holland T9060 Tractor, 3000hrs, 535HP 754147

$295,000 2012 New Holland CR8090, loaded 735654

2010 NH 36’ 94C, draper header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,000 2 - 2013 NH 30’, 72c auger headers, almost new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALL215 2012 94C, 30’ head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,000 NH 74C, 36’ auger flex headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,500 MacDon FD70, 40’ flex draper, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,000

USED TRACTORS

2010 NH T9060, 535HP 3000hrs, no DEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD 2012 Boomer 50 Compact Tractor, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 2011 NH T9.505, 4WD, 3000 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD

SOLD $235,000 2011 New Holland T9-505 Tractor Must see! 735658

USED SWATHERS

$28,000 2012 New Holland Boomer 50 Tractor - Compact 710316

2013 MacDon M155, 300 hrs c/w 30’ DBL D65 header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD 2013 MacDon M155, 500 hrs, 30 DBL, D65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$145,000 2003 MacDon 9352, 30’ DBL, 2800 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,800 MacDon 4952i, C/W 30’ header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,500 MacDon 2940, C/W 30’ header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,000 MacDon 14’ hay header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD 1 - MacDon 18’ multi crop header, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 2009 Premier M150, c/w 30’ DBL D60 header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$107,000

$156,000 2008 Case IH 8010 Combine 675910

USED SPRAYERS

$295,000 2011 New Holland SP365 Sprayer, 1600 gal, 120’, Auto Steer, c/w 3 yr, 3000hr power train warranty 754295

2011 NH SP365F, 1600 gal, 120’, Auto Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295,000 2009 Apache 1210, 900 hrs, boom height and auto steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD 2013 NH SP275R, 1200 gal, 100’ boom, Auto Steer, 450 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $235,000

USED FORAGE & HAYING

NH 575, 14x18 baler new knotters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900 2012 NH BC5070, 14x16 baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500 2006 JD 3975, forage harvester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,900

$58,000 New Holland 94C, 2012, 30 feet 754300

MISC

NH 125 Rustler side by side, c/w cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call Kongskilde grain vac,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call

$235,000 2013 New Holland SP275R Sprayer, 450hrs, 1200 gal, 100` boom, Auto Steer 754299

$35,000 2010 Agrex Maxi Spreader - Fertilizer, 10 Tonne Fert. Spreader

TILLAGE

1997 Flexi-Coil 51’ 5000, C/W SC430 air cart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coming In 2010 NH (Flexi-coil) 57’, air drill C/W TBT P1060 430bu cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD 2010 Agrex Maxi, 10 tonne fert spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2015 NH ST830, 62’ cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call

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One good soaking rain needed

Aussies develop ‘gluten-free’ barley

Although over-winter precipitation accumulations were well below normal across most of Alberta, total over-winter precipitation deficits do not exceed 70 millimetres, even in the driest areas. “From a cropping perspective, these shortfalls can effectively be eased by one good soaking rain, or a few large spring snowstorms,” says Ralph Wright of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. Longterm moisture deficits (365 days) show significantly drier areas through the northern Peace Region, across much of northern Alberta, and through many areas between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The full update can be found at www.agriculture.alberta.ca (search for ‘moisture update). — AAF

Australian scientists say they have developed the world’s first WHO-approved “gluten-free” barley. Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization said it has sold 70 tonnes of the new Kebari barley to Germany’s largest brewer Radeberger. The new “gluten-free” Kebari barley actually contains minute amounts of gluten. But it has 10,000 times less gluten than traditional strains, or about five parts of gluten per million. That’s well below the World Health Organization’s standard of 20 parts per million for classification as a gluten-free grain. It was developed by crossbreeding low-gluten barley varieties. — Reuters

Soil compaction a lingering HEARTLAND

Consider tillage alternatives A number of issues needs to be carefully considered before working your land

By Canola Council of Canada

Western Canada has made great strides in adopting minimumtillage practices. Here are factors to consider before choosing tillage: • Clubroot spreads primarily with the movement of soil. Tillage speeds up the movement of clubroot spores throughout a field and from field to field, both on equipment and through erosion via wind and water. • The combine spreader remains the single most important tool to provide an even spread of crop residue. Choosing varieties with shorter stem length also helps reduce residue. If further management is required, harrows will move less soil. • Herbicide-resistant weeds are an escalating concern, and glyphosate-resistant weeds are a real threat to minimum tillage. However, before going back to tillage to “save” this important min-till tool, consider tank mixing. Other IPM tools include winter crops and higher seeding rates. Light harrowing in the fall can stimulate germination of volunteer canola and other annuals so they are winterkilled. Even better, just leaving volunteer and weed seeds on the soil surface also allows them to be eaten by rodents, birds and insects. • Soil-incorporated herbicides do introduce new modes of action into the herbicide mix, which is a good resistance-management step, but look for active ingredients and formulations within this class that do not actually require tillage to incorporate them. • Long-term no-till studies show the longer soils are in no till, the better they are at cycling and providing nitrogen. • Tillage increases erosion and reduces organic matter. Soils are healthier under zero till. • Customers want you to preserve the soil. A United Nations soil scorecard ranked Canada very high, largely due to our widespread adoption of zero tillage over the past generation. Sustainability scorecards that many big end-users are adopting also look at soil protection practices. Bringing back tillage is a step backward for these important benchmarks. A longer version of this article originally appeared at www. canolawatch.org.

reality of wet cycle

Many Prairie farmers hauled out tillage equipment to deal with wet conditions but soil compaction is a lingering after-effect BY GORD GILMOUR Staff

he past few years have been a bit hard on zero till. Wet springs in 2013 and 2014 saw increased tillage in many parts of Alberta, but perhaps the greatest increase was in southwest Manitoba, where farmers had to deal with a flood followed by a long wet cycle. Their aim was to open up the land in order to warm the soil and dry it out, said Marla Riekman, a land management specialist and tillage expert with Manitoba’s Agriculture Department. The best way to dry a wet soil is to have a plant growing in it, of course. But barring leaving the weeds to grow, most farmers struggled with the art of the possible during this wet cycle, mudding in crops to keep the doors open and the bills paid. But it came with a cost, Riekman said. “They were forced to plant their crops and perform other field operations when their fields were wet. When that happens, you have a high risk of compaction.” Not only does water not infiltrate the soil as well and drains poorly, the loss of poor spaces leads to lack of air for plant roots. Compaction also increases the soil strength, which can be good if you’re building a road, but not if you’re a fragile wheat seedling that needs to punch roots down through it to access moisture and nutrients. It’s fairly obvious there is potential for yield reduction, but “how big the impact is on yield we don’t necessarily know,” said Riekman. There’s also another secondary type of compaction that’s a bit more common in Western Canada, said Nathan Gregg, an applied agriculture project manager for the Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute (PAMI). It used to be called ‘plow pan,’ now it’s more commonly known as ‘tillage pan.’ “What happens here is that your tillage device moves horizontally through a wet soil and you get a shearing and smearing effect,” Gregg said. Over time a similar crusted layer will build up a couple of inches below the soil surface, with the key difference that it doesn’t tend to extend for many inches and even feet down through

Most fields may have dried out from floods in 2010 and 2011, but there’s a lingering effect from compaction and poor aeration. file photo the soil profile. The problem is especially likely where growers are performing field operations to the same depth repeatedly, in wet conditions, and the risk rises when the tillage devices cover more ground. “The relative risk is lower with a narrow opener, for example, versus say a 12-inch sweep,” Gregg said. “Proportionally, the larger tillage tool is covering a larger part of the field with each pass.” Regardless of the source of the problem, he said the end result is similar for growers.

Vertical tillage

Some growers are looking to combat the problem with vertical tillage, but there’s a lot of variability in what people define as ‘vertical tillage,’ said Riekman. There are shallow vertical tillage implements with rows of vertically mounted coulters designed to slice residue and penetrate the top layer of soil without inverting it. Other more aggressive versions have angled gangs of coulters and other types of blades which disturb the soil far more, especially as most are designed to be operated at relatively high speeds of seven to 10 miles an hour. “Some of these implements move quite a bit of soil, almost as much as a double disc in some cases,” Riekman said.

“Some of these implements move quite a bit of soil, almost as much as a double disc in some cases.” Marla Riekman MAFRD

There are a few new types of vertical tillage implements on the market that cut deeper and act almost as a soil aerator. They might play a role in helping with compaction at the six- to 10-inch depth, but most of the others are only going down a couple of inches, maybe four inches at the most, and seem to have a better fit managing crop residue than fixing hardpan problems. PAMI’s Gregg agreed that there is significant confusion over what vertical tillage really is, and said almost all the implements called vertical tillage don’t truly fit that category. “A true vertical tillage unit cuts the soil deeply, several inches down, causing cracking and fracturing outwards and

downwards,” he said. “It does this without inverting the soil. Almost none of the equipment people are calling vertical tillage does this. Really there are only a couple on the market in Canada — Salford has one, for example.” But there is another option — cover crops that include species such as tillage radishes which can send large taproots down to break through the compacted layer. The practice has become widespread in southern North Dakota but not in the norther portion. “We’re a bit slow to adopt it here,” Riekman said. “There is some research that’s happening in northern North Dakota that will likely have some applicability here though, so it might be worth watching for.” In other parts of Manitoba — especially the Red River Valley where more corn and soybeans are showing up — strip tillage is growing in popularity. Farmers are adopting this Corn Belt practice that sees a narrow band of tillage for row-crop applications, a band that’s shifted from year to year using RTK satellite positioning. This gives the benefits of tillage to the crop in the year of production, while leaving the rest of the field undisturbed. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

APRIL 25, 2016 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

Scotland aims to widen landownership Reform movement highlights Scottish landownership concentration By Chris Arsenault

Thomson Reuters Foundation

enturies-old traditions that led to 430 people owning half of Scotland’s privately held land are soon to become history as local communities seek to double their ownership in the nation known for its rugged landscape, sheep and fine whisky. While inequality of landownership is more often associated with developing nations, Scotland embarked on a campaign to ensure land was an asset for the many, not the few, with a landmark bill introduced to the Scottish parliament in 2015. The move came amid growing tension over the dominance of large, often absent, landowners whose hold over the country dates back to an era when Scotland was a largely agricultural nation run by the wealthy gentry. “This is about local communities taking control over their own destiny from absentee landlords,” said Peter Peacock, a former member of the Scottish parliament, campaigner and coauthor of a briefing paper on the reforms. “Scotland’s land grabs took place a couple of hundred years ago... now communities are trying to get some balance of ownership.”

Common good

The package of changes, contained in the 2015 Land Reform Bill, defines land as a finite

The beautiful Scottish countryside may soon have more owners if planned land reforms pan out. PHOTO: Creative Commons/Florian Fuchs

resource that must be protected in law for the common good and in the public interest. The third stage of a detailed 10-part bill, passed in March, paves the way for a new Land Register to ensure greater transparency of landownership and improvements to community rights to roam common land. Part of the push to rebalance property interests is also designed to encourage young people back to live and work in rural and wilderness areas, particularly the Scottish Highlands. To help them, the Scottish government has been offering free land grants to community groups, so long as they live and

work in the area, said Peacock who is also policy director of the campaign group Community Land Scotland. Under a Scottish government initiative, half a million acres of Scottish land, an area larger than London, have been given to local communities in the past decade with the objective of reaching one million acres over the next four years, Peacock said. Community Lands Scotland’s campaign to double community land holdings in rural Scotland is part of an international movement mostly focused in the developing world to increase the amount of land formally held by communities.

Elite group

A 2014 report found that 432 individuals own 50 per cent of the land in rural Scotland. It said half of the territory’s land is owned by 0.008 per cent of the population of more than 5.3 million people, an “exceptional” level of inequality for a democracy. Peacock said much of Scotland’s land inequality can be traced back to a system of aristocratic inheritance, coupled with a violent campaign in the 1800s to clear small farmers and residents off their land to make way for large sheep holdings. This gap between individual owners and local communities has been further exacerbated by large

purchases led by wealthy investors, including celebrities, who bought vast swathes of Scottish territory in times of economic turbulence, he said. One of the most famous investors is U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Half-Scottish, Trump has spoken proudly of his Gaelic heritage and owns two golf courses in Scotland. After expressing concern about political rhetoric lambasting property barons, Scottish Land & Estates, a landowners’ association, issued a cautious statement on the bill. “We support community landownership as part of a diverse range of publicly and privately funded ownership models,” David Johnstone, chairman of Scottish Land & Estates, said in a statement. Peacock said in some cases, new government programs will also allow farmers to buy back land from absentee owners, even if the owners do not want to sell. In this instance, they would have to show the land is being neglected or improperly managed. Sarah Boden, who raises sheep and cows on the island of Eigg off the coast of Scotland, is one of the residents to benefit from the government’s land plan. “You can apply to a community trust for a parcel of land, and effectively get it for free and build your property,” Boden said in an online video promoting the land campaign. “It gives me a feeling of security and belonging that I haven’t felt anywhere else.”

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