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1.) LARGE DELUXE GRAIN FARM: 4000 ID#1100191 RUSH LAKE: Approx. DWEIN TRASK REALTY Inc. Delisle: 2 Ha m m ond Rea lty -A cres ofExpertis e
acres cash cropping plus cattle facilities, 309.73 acres irrigated land. Valley pivots, quarters of quality farmland c/w huge
lots of water, central AB. 2.) Half section natural gas pumping unit, 3 phase power. bungalow, 2 good sheds and a barn. On KEV IN JA R R ET T SP E CIAL IZIN G
IN F AR M L AND
farm North of Newbrook with yardsite; 3.) Located 11 miles East of Swift Current and pavement just 1.5 miles North of town. S ellin g Fa rm s & Ra n ches fo ro ver LAND FOR SALE: 3 quarters,
Beautiful quarter West of Red Deer, log 5 miles south of Hwy #1 right along the MLS #503346; St. Benedict: 325 acres of 10 yea rs thro u gho u tS a s k a tchew a n , LAN D FO R S ALE NW-07-24-27-W1, NE-07-24-27-W1,
buildings, Clearwater River frontage, Al- Highfield Reservoir. ID#1100257 Osler: productive land, 5.5 miles South of town. • 31 q u a rters n ea rRo ckglen SW-07-24-27-W1, RM Shellmouth-Boulton
w ith m a n y n ew lis tin gs . 7 miles North of Inglis, MB., PR #592. Call
fred Creek, cattle pasture, 120 acres of Modern Dairy farm near Saskatoon w/145 Great 2 storey home, barn, corrals, steel p lu s 21 cro w n lea s e QT RS Barry or Pat Sawchuk, 204-564-2228.
• 27 q u a rters n ea rM a n ko ta
gravel, 17’ deep, and much more. Don acres. 90 cow free stall barn w/state of grain storage and workshop. Priced to sell! To view listing brochures please visit: • 14 q u a rters n ea rGlen tw o rth BEEF RANCH IN SE Manitoba, in the heart
Jarrett, Realty Executives Leading, the art auto identifying double 10 milk MLS #491740. Call Dwein 306-221-1035. w w w .h a m m o n d re a lty.ca • 6 q u a rters n ea rRegin a of cattle country. Available: 4.5 quarters
780-991-1180, Spruce Grove, AB. parlor and an attached calf-heifer barn, • 5 q u a rters n ea rK ip lin g deeded land and 3 quarters crown land.
154.79 kg daily milk quota, 1614 sq. ft. GRAVEL FOR SALE: 160 acres of pas- C A LL M E T O D A Y! • 10 q u a rters n ea rAs s in ib o ia Included are full set of outbuildings. Most
WANTED: ABANDONED FARMSITE in home, and insulated workshop. ture land, situated near Hafford, SK. In RM Cell306.441.415 2 | Fax 306.47 7 .1268 • 9 q u a rters n ea rF ife L a ke corrals are steel corralling. 1500 sq.ft.
Southern Alberta to rent, lease or buy. ID#1100237 Dinsmore: Two quarter of Redberry, backhoe tested. Call Judy at Em ailKe vin .Ja rre tt@ H a m m o n d R e a lty.ca • 9 q u a rters n ea rItu n a home, att. double garage. Equipment and
Ideal site would have hydro, water and sections of farmland located close to Din- 403-843-0066 or cell: 403-877-8191. • 16 & 1 p a rtq trn ea rW illo w Bu n ch cows can be negotiated at the time of sale.
available space for a grass strip runway smore, in RM Milden #286. Soil is sandy MINERAL RIGHTS. We will purchase and • 6.5 q u a rters n ea rCha m b erla in Land can easily produce feed and grazing
(30x1200’). I’m a mobile mechanic and clay loam with #2 and #3 soil. Sellers will L OOK IN G F OR L AN D or lease your mineral rights. • 9 q u a rters n ea rGra velb o u rg for 150 cows. This can be purchased for
welder by trade, maybe we can make a consider selling each quarter separately. 1-877-269-9990. [email protected] • 6 q u a rters n ea rAs s in ib o ia only $530,000. Cliff Martens, Delta Real
deal. Call Mike at 403-608-0721. ID#1100235 Ponteix: (Pending). 2 quar- w /Aggrega te Potentia l • 6 q u a rters n ea rBen go u gh Estate, 204-346-4117, Steinbach, MB.
ters farm land w/house, bins and storage In Sa ska tchew a n • 13 q u a rters n ea rT heo d o re
shed, good well, 200 acres cultivated, re- • 2 q u a rters n ea rPa rry FOR SALE: 500 head goat dairy farm in
mainder in alfalfa/grass hay. Gas well • 6.5 q u a rters n ea rGlen a vo n Minto, MB. Also would consider a partner-
ship. Milk contracts for fluid milk and
4000 ACRES IN A BLOCK, 15 miles east revenue $2400/annually. Cultivated Ca ll PO TZU S LTD. RM OF SPIRITWOOD: Mildred area, total Visit cheese. Complete operation with land,
of Davidson, SK. RM of Arm River #252. acreage according to SAMA. Real Estate 21 acres, 10 miles east of Spiritwood on w w w.s hep p a rd rea lty.ca livestock and buildings or operation can be
Two parcels. Parcel A: 17 quarters, 93% Centre, www.farmrealestate.com Phone: 306-782-74 23 #3 Hwy. New well, barn, quonset, shop to view all ou rcu rren tlistin gs. moved. Contact David 204-534-7531 or
arable land, Parcel B: 9 quarters, 89% 1-866-345-3414. Fa x: 306-786-6909 and corrals. Family home w/5 bdrms and email: [email protected]
arable. Asking 3.2x the assessment. Also 3 baths, open concept floor plan and plen- THIN KIN G O F S ELLIN G?
RM CANWOOD #494, 4 quarters, grain, Em a il: info@ potzu s.com ty of storage inside and out, $228,000. MULCHING - TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.
avail. large older home, shop, 62,000 bu. pasture and hay, lots of water, 400 acres MLS®499620. RM of Spiritwood: 8 deed- Ha rry Sh eppa rd Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at:
cult. On school bus route. Power on 2 RM 164/194: 4000 acres of pasture and ed quarters, 1 leased quarter, all in close 306-530-8035 (cell) www.maverickconstruction.ca
storage, farm equipment and 100 cow/calf sites. House, 2 large garages, grain stor- grain land. Can be purchased in 2 parcels. proximity to each other for a total of 1265 306-352-1866 (Office)
age on home quarter. Fair market value. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd 306-773-7379, acres. All fully fenced, water source on FOR RENT: 2 quarters heavy tame grass
pairs. Great investment or turnkey. Priced to sell. 306-747-2775 Shellbrook SK Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com every quarter, $720,000. MLS®500901. em ail pasture, unfenced. Suitable for sheep
RM of Spiritwood: Mildred area, quarter h a rry@ sh eppa rdrea lty.ca grazing only. Plenty of water. More info.
[email protected] Call 306-561-7335. ph. 250-877-2563, Smithers, BC.
S u tton G rou p - R esu lts R ealty
PRIME PLATO FARMLAND for sale. 960 42 ACRES CULTIVATED overlooking valley section w/3 bdrm family home, all appli- R egin a, S K . NATURAL PASTURELAND for rent RM of
Keys #303. Contact Rainy 306-594-2020,
acres of excellent Regina Clay 6B crop land 4 miles west of Lumsden, SK., 15 mins. ances included. All cultivated acres seeded 8:30 AM -4:30 PM, Mon.- Fri., Norquay, SK
Average assess. 115,000/quarter, surface GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 25 mile radius of NW of Regina, $187,000. Other adjacent into Alfalfa/brome/timothy mixture, WANTED IMMEDIATELY 15 - 40 quarters
$227,000. MLS®500906. RM of Spirit- of good grainland, Central SK. location
oil well leases of $22,000/year, power in Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: land available, 306-536-5055. preferred. Call 306-221-2208.
wood: 3 deeded quarters, 2 lease quarters
the treed farm yard, metal quonset [email protected] FRONTIER, SK. RANCH: 5120 acres, all ad- plus additional 155 acres of lease land
50’x60’, 3 steel 3400 bu. bins. Land located
o n e m i l e s o u t h o f P l a t o , S K . S e c HUDSON BAY, SK. Leaf Lake area: 3 ad- joining, two homes, good service build- available. 269 cultivated acres, 50 acres
22-25-18-W3 and W/2 Sec 23-25-18-W3, joining quarters, prime hunting, mar- ings, excellent water. John Cave, Edge broke, remainder of cultivated acres seed-
located in the RM Snipe Lake 259. Serious ke t a b l e t i m b e r a n d p e at . N E , N W, Realty, Ph. 306-773-7379, Swift Current, ed into Alfalfa/brome/timothy mixture.
SE-06-46-01-W2. Phone 250-427-6036. SK. www.farmsask.com
inquires call Stu Wilson at 403-519-3759. Fenced, boarders the provincial forest,
120 ACRES, ABERDEEN, SK., on Old 27 ORGANIC LAND NEAR Kenaston, SK. 443 ESTEVAN FARMLAND, 630 acres NE of Este- $275,000. MLS®502509. RM of Spirit-
Road, SE-21-37-03-W3rd. Close to hydro, acres; Adjoining 37 acre acreage w/house van, SK. G and H soils, gently rolling. Rare wood: Good producing, high assessed
gas, and water, $299,000. 403-293-2429. and pasture also available. 306-242-1896. opportunity to own land in a resource rich quarter section down the Ranger Grid. All
area. 306-728-1636, Estevan, SK. cultivated acres seeded into hay, 140 culti-
vated acres. Good access road, $195,000.
GOT OIL? RM OF PADDOCKWOOD No. 520, 81 acres MLS®502512. RM of Spiritwood: Full
with approx. 77 cultivated. East half of the quarter 1 mile off #3 Hwy North on Ami-
Free property evaluation for SE quarter -02-52-24-W2nd. This is a fairly ens Road. 3 bdrm, renovated family home.
easy parcel of land to farm and is located 70 acres broke and currently rented on
mineral rights owners. adjoining the main road. I am also looking year-year basis, $249,000. MLS®505413.
for grain or pastureland in the nearby area, RM of Spiritwood, Mildred: 13.9 acre
Top royalties paid on as well as a 200+ cow/calf operation with acreage, set up for the horse enthusiast
buildings and fair fences. Call Lloyd Ledin- with pen, riding arena and barn, private lo-
suitable drilling locations. ski, RE/MAX of the Battlefords, North Bat- cation, $125,000. MLS®505587. Call
tleford SK, 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512 Shawna Schira-Kroeker, RE/MAX of the
Battlefords, 1-306-446-8800, or
FARM/ ACREAGE- 520 acres or pur- 306-441-1625, for more information.
Have your land co-ordinates available. chase only 40 acres with yardsite, 1588 sq. 2,560 ACRES OF good farmland, mostly in RM 371, 160 acres, renovated house with EAST OF DIDSBURY, AB: 10.25 acres, re-
ft. newer res. on rural water line. Close to one block w/nice yard site, house, shop, double car garage on 160 acres, $590,000. stored main house, second house, shop,
Call 403-291-0005 Diefenbaker Lake and Sask Landing Prov. sheds and 110,000 plus bushel bins on air 306-369-7503, 306-469-1010, Bruno, SK. machine shed, barn. Quiet, treed, land-
Park. RM 228 Lacadena. MLS 487145 and and mostly hoppered. RM #101, 65 miles [email protected] scaped, $709,000. Call 403-335-3359. For
Toll Free 1-877-784-9696 MLS 487054. Len Rempel 306-741-6358 SW of Regina, or 40 miles SE of Moose
www.briskenergy.com Royal LePage Southland Realty, Swift Cur- Jaw, 306-475-2521, Spring Valley, SK.
Licensed Operator rent, SK. www.royallepageswiftcurrent.ca
more info visit: ComFree.com #518693.
Leading by Experience 960 ACRES, 20 min NE of Regina on high-
RM OF LEASK #464, 373 acres, approx.
Regan Martens LUSELAN D AR EA... way. Complete infrastructure for grain, 250 cultivated, balance pasture w/fair to 12 ACRES, 4 bdrm. bungalow with double
livestock or mixed. May consider separate good fences and possible lease of adjoin- attached garage, 30 min. NE of Yorkton,
Farmland Specialist 100 Qua rte rs Gra in la n d purchase of home quarter. TRUAX, SK. ing 620 acres of Crownland. Will handle SK. Barn, steel machine shed, steel bins,
for Sa le . (RM of Elmsthorpe), half section with good 80-100 cow/calf pairs, excellent water new well. Close to Madge Lake, Lake of
buildings. Farm set up for starter in live- supply and good big game hunting. MLS The Prairies and potash mines. Beautiful
N eighb o u rs sellin g a tthe stock or great hobby farm. Brian Tiefen- ®493566; Also, this 582 acres, excellent view. A must see! $289,000. MLS 495204.
sa m e tim e b u tn o tn ecessa rily bach 306-536-3269, 306-525-3344 at Col- pasture in a single block with 50% tame Call Gavin Konkel, CORE Real Estate Inc.,
liers International, 2505 11th Ave., Suite pasture mix and 50% natural pasture, 5 306-641-9123. [email protected]
to gether. La rge a n d sm a ll 200, Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com
pa cka ges fo rsa le. Bu y 1 o r dugouts, 2 springs, fairly good fences, 10
• Over 13 years of Ag Sales & 2 qu a rters o r100 if yo u like. RM 165: 160 acres approx. 1 mile south of acres large spruce, stone free, power. QUIET COUNTRY LIFE, close to Kenosee
Management Experience. Herbert, SK. House, barn, corrals, ideal Quite a little paradise! 1 hour from Saska- Lake, SK. Golf course, Bear Claw Casino,
C a ll Jim o rS h e rry to d a y livestock operation. Fenced for sheep. toon. MLS®493039. For viewing of these oil, potash, elementary and high schools.
MLS 495223. John Cave, Edge Realty, two cattle operations, call Lloyd Ledinski, 1200 sq. ft. home, 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, walk-
3 06 -46 3 -6 6 6 7 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, in bsmt. New shingles 2013. Electric heat,
or 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK. good well, quonset, outbuildings, 2 gar-
o re m a il fo rm o re in fo rm a tio n LAND FOR SALE in RM Wood Creek #281. dens, fruit trees, well treed yard. 2 quar-
• Farm raised with an Ag Degree & re m a xkin de rs le y@ s a s kte l.n e t E-1/2-3-28-27-W2, 320 acres of pasture FOR SALE BY OWNER: SE quarter ters: crop, pasture w/dugout. Sell as pack-
P. Ag. status. cross fenced into three paddocks. Seeded age or can split. Contact 306-435-7406.
® G ro up W e s tR e a lty 05-17-30-W1st, approx. 145 to 150 acres
• Vast Contact/Network in Ag Industry Kin d e rs le y, S K alfalfa/meadow brome, 1 paddock seeded cult. grainland, asking $250,000, but will
of potential Buyers & Sellers. only brome. Lots of water. Pasture rented
w w w .kin d e rs le yre a le s ta te .co m for 2014 season. Phone 306-963-7656 for consider other offers. 306-645-4514 ask
more info. Tenders to be in by Sept. 8/14 for Wendy, 306-435-6404, Rocanville, SK.
Email [email protected] or mail to FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS
Bill Detwiller, Box 59, Imperial SK S0G 2J0 We also specialize in: Crop insurance ap-
TISDALE AGENCIES 306-852-7998 sasklandhunter.com peals; Spray drift; Residual herbicide; Cus-
tom operator issues; Equip. malfunction.
[email protected] SA SK ATCH EW A N FA RM L A N D FO R SA L E Call Back-Track Investigations for assis-
www.TC21.ca sa skla n d hu n ter.c om tance and compensation 1-866-882-4779.
RM BUCKLAND 491, SW35-50-26-W2nd, 12 ACRES IN the Town of Unity, SK. Newly
160 acres hay/pasture/wetland, 1 km off renovated 2005 sq. ft. structural brick, 7
L A N E R E A LTY CUL TIV ATED L AN D pavement, 1548 sq. ft. manufactured bdrm, 3 bath home. Outside/direct en-
Ab e rd e e n 1 ,1 94 Acre s Cu lt............................................................................$1 ,4 9 5,000 home, built 1997, 40x60 shop, nat. gas. trance to basement (Could be rented as a
Private and peaceful, close to northern basement suite). Mature yard, fenced pas-
For the m ostVALU E & EXPO SU RE thatyou deserve Ab e rd e e n 300 Acre s Cu lt./ Pas tu re ....................................................................$3 9 9 ,000 lakes. Call eves. 7-10 PM, 306-763-1994. ture, workshop with three phase power,
w hen selling your farm or ranch property,contact M cCran e y “ K e n as to n Are a” 1 ,920 Acre s .......................................................$2,500,000
A b e rd e e n Lake fro n tPas tu re w ith De ve lo pm e n tPo te n tial,1 ,069 Acre s .........$1 ,59 5,000 $695,000. Contact Jim 306-260-7446,
one ofour Farm & Ranch Specialists today!
CO R M AN P AR K IN V ESTM EN T L AN D $149,000 OFF GRID, self-sufficient, email: [email protected]
house, garage, 3 outbuildings, fenced
yard, 160 acres. Call 306-547-3123, 5 BEDROOM ON 11 Acres, Sturgis, SK.
B O B L A N E - B rok er (306) 569-3380 Newer home, lots of renos, hardwood, tile
69 Acre s clo s e to city 1 /2 m ile .......................................................................$1 ,500,000 Preeceville, SK.
1250 sq. ft., 2.5 bath, in-floor heat, good
Tw o 71 acre parce ls ...............S....O....L...D.......................................................$2,800,000/ea
J A SO N SE L IN G E R - R egina/South C entral (306) 539-7975 HAMMOND REALTY: Shire Farm, RM 92 water, c/w barn/fence, $185,000.
Walpole, near Moosomin, SK. 1280 acres, 306-547-8057, 306-322-7833, Sturgis, SK.
Fo rm o re in fo vie w o n Sa skla n d hu n ter.c om o rco n tact
E D B E U T L E R - Y ork ton/W hitew ood (306) 620-7260 featuring 610 cult. acres and 625 hay/pas-
Ja m es H u n ter3 06 - 7 1 6 - 07 50 - Cold w ellBa n kerR esc om R ea lty
J A SO N B E U T L E R - Y ork ton/E stevan (306) 735-7811 ture acres (300 acres could be cropped),
Em a il:sa skla n d hu n ter@ sa sktel.n et $61,863 avg 2013 assessment. Grass car-
J E F F H E G L A N D - Sask atoon/P rince A lbert (306) 270-9050 “Experienced Farmland Specialist” ries 100 pair. Yard includes: 1180 sq ft
bungalow (1983), 4 bed, 2 bath, 12,850
*SEL L ER S W AN TED ,I H AV E Q UAL IF IED BUYER S L O O K IN G F O R L AN D
D O U G J E N SE N - M elville/R aym ore (306) 621-9955 IN V AR IO US AR EAS O F SASK ATCH EW AN . bu. steel bin storage, exc. water and cattle
CAL L F O R CO N F ID EN TIAL CO N SUL TATIO N .
facilities. MLS #501213. Reduced to
ST A N H A L L - Strasbourg/W atrous/H um boldt (306) 725-7826 $1,240,000. Alex Morrow 306-434-8780
http://Shire.HammondRealty.ca
M O R W E N N A SU T T E R - M elfort/W adena (306) 327-7129
M U R R AY M U R D O C H - R osetow n/O utlook /D avidson (306) 858-8000 Q u ick Closu re –N o Com m ission DAIRY FARM IN Central Manitoba, part of
D A R R E L L H E R A U F - D airy/Poultry (306) 761-1863
D A L E M U R D O C H - Sw ift C urrent/SW Sask . (306) 774-6100 CALL 306-5 84 -364 0 dairy country. 160 acres (105 workable),
D A R R E N SA N D E R - N orth B attleford/N W Sask . (306) 441-6777 in fo @ m a xcro p.ca
M U R R AY K O N - K indersley/U nity (306) 430-7555 approx. 1900 sq ft. house, recently reno- CHARACTER HOUSE ON 82 scenic acres,
PU RCH ASIN G
FARM LAN D vated. Free stall dairy barn, 210 stalls, 4 15 mins SE of Moose Jaw, SK. Treed yard,
w w w .m a xcro p.ca
robotic milkers, dry cow barn, bred heifer 2 metal clad sheds, city water, updated
facility, open heifer facility, calf hutches, electrical, lots of hardwood. New applianc-
machine shed, slurry store, $2,925,000. To es and antique furniture included. Price
be negotiated at the time of sale: Tractors, slashed to $429,000 until August 15th.
feed wagons, misc. farm equipment, milk Call 306-693-7357 after 5 PM.
quota up to 210 liters, cows and young
stock to match quota demands, up to 160 BALGONIE, SK. 158 acres, hay and pasture
S a s ka tchew a n’s Fa rm & Ra nch S pecia lis ts ™ additional acres available for rent. Contact land, 1530 sq. ft. house, 4 bdrms., 30x30’
185 Regis tered S a les In 2013! Cliff Martens at 204-346-4117, Delta Real attached garage, 30x40’ barn, park-like
yard. Asking $749,000. Call 306-771-4899.
Ph : 3 06 -56 9 -3 3 8 0 Estate, Steinbach, MB.
W ITH O V ER 30 YEARS IN THE BUS IN ES S CERT. ORGANIC GRAIN and Livestock WINGARD FERRY - 8.5 acres overlooking
Farm, Minnedosa, MB., on Hwy. 16. 1150 North SK River (part of SW-12-46-4-W3),
“Now representing purchasers from acres, mature yard w/bungalow, heated on good road with services adjacent,
across Canada and overseas!” $27,500 OBO; Also adjacent 110 acre plus
shop, 30,000 bu. grain storage, corrals and possible 80 acre (1 mile) riverfront lease.
Visitourw ebsite at: Phone: 306-382-9024.
handling facilities, newer well w/piped wa-
w w w.la nerea lty.com
ter, good fences. 204-761-3760.
to view currentlis tings a nd virtua l tours
10 ACRE ACREAGE 12 miles SE of Mel-
GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags fort, SK. Metal clad shop and barn, cattle
watertight, re-usable for years. Available sheds, corrals, outbuildings, older 1276 sq.
at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone ft. house. 72’ well, $295,000. Call:
Flamans 1-888-235-2626. 306-752-3556 or 306-921-4774.
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RM OF CHESTERFIELD #261, 12 miles, ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different GrainEx International Ltd. M illiga n B iofu e ls EAGLE
South of Flaxcombe, 10 acres, 1452 sq. ft. ways to weigh bales and livestock; Plat- W AN TS
bungalow, 48’x96’ heated shop w/water, form scales for industrial use as well, non- WANTED COM M ODITIES
30’x60’ shed, 24’x36’ shop, 31,100 bu. steel electric, no balances or cables (no weigh YOU R CAN OLA
bin grain storage, asking $610,000. Call like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, LENTILS, S OARIN G TO N EW HEIGHTS
Brad Edgerton, 306-463-7357, Edge Realty North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com CANARY AND W e a re b uyin g
Ltd., Kindersley, SK. CHICK PEAS. a ll gra de s of ca n ola . Bu yers o fco n ven tio n a l a n d
o rga n ic gra d es o flen tils , pea s ,
.66 ACRES with mobile home, NG, well, Call GrainEx International Ltd. #1, 2, a n d 3 a s w e ll a s h e a te d,
for current pricing at gre e n , s p rin g th re s h e d. m u s ta rd , w hea t, b a rley,
septic, power and phone, established treed o a ts , rye, ca n o la , fla x, etc.
306-885-2288, Sedley SK. Top p rice s , fre igh t
yard. Located halfway between Yorkton Visit us on our website at: op tion s , de live ry con tra cts , C a ll foryouron fa rm b id .
and Melville, SK. on Hwy. #10, high dry 2014 VEGAS 24.1 micro class A RUV, per- www.grainex.net p rom p t p a ym e n t. TOLL FREE
land, $125,000 OBO. Call 306-620-7251. fect couples coach, great coach to drive, Bon de d a n d in s ure d. 1-8 8 8 -3 28 -9 19 1
Le th b ridge , AB.
ASPEN GROVE ESTATES, 3- serviced 7 superior mileage, Ford V10, Stk#8840,
acre lots for sale by builder near Borden, $78,500. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop on-
S K . o n H w y. # 1 6 , $ 5 9 , 0 0 0 e a . line 24/7 at: Allandale.com
306-827-7731.
ACREAGE 18 MINS from Saskatoon, 10-80
acres, newer house 3600' developed. 27x27
garage. treed land $679,000 306 291-8878
GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags
watertight, re-usable for years. Available 1 -8 6 6 -3 8 8 -6 2 8 4 TOP PRICES
at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone PAID FOR
Flamans 1-888-235-2626.
2013 KUBOTA RTV 1100, cab, AC, heater, w w w .m illiga n biofu e ls .c om FEED BARLEY,
LET U S M A N A G E Y O U R C A N O LA WHEAT, OATS,
radio, always shedded, 1 owner, $17,500.
306-469-2235, Big River, SK. 2015 WINDSPORT 27K, perfect couples
coach, Class A gas, #1 floor plan, king RYE, TRITICALE,
bed, full wall slide, Stk#08264, $94,000.
Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop on-line 24/7 Schluter & Maack GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags PEAS, LENTILS,
TAHOE 24’ PONTOON boat for parts or re- at: Allandale.com watertight, re-usable for years. Available HEATED OIL SEEDS
pairable, 150 Mariner. 306-445-5602, NOW BUYING BROWN at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone
North Battleford, SK. & YELLOW MUSTARD Steads Farm Supply 204-534-3236. Priced atyour b in.
All grades of Green Peas
2004 FAMILY FISH pontoon 20’, 50 HP GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags PEARMAN
Merc., w/trailer, $12,900; 2007 Four watertight, re-usable for years. Available Laird & Richlea Lentils GRAIN LTD.
Winns fish and ski model, 18.5’, 4.3 in-
board, only 134 hrs., above average cond., Yellow Peas S askatoon
$17,900; 2006 Tracker Pro 190 fishing 306-374-1968
boat, 90 HP Merc. 4-stroke, good cond. 1-306-771-4987
with trailer, $12,900. K&L Equipment,
Ituna, SK. 306-795-7779, 306-537-2027,
email [email protected] DL #910885.
ONLINE AUCTION: 1997 Chris Craft 2005 MONACO CAYMAN 34PDD, 35’, 5.9 at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone Located in Dafoe, SK. WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker N O W AL L GRAD ES
Boat. Bids close in BC, August 14. Inquir- Cummins, 300 HP, 21,500 miles, auto, Gem Silage 1-888-552-5505. involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. B UYIN G Com petitive Ra tes
ies: 250-833-1400 or 800-263-4193. View satellite, air over hyd. brakes, 5.5 KW Buyers of Also limited amount of #1 canola. Cash on O ATS! P ro m ptP a ym en t
at: www.mcdougallbay.com DL#319916, Onan dsl. gen.- 148 hrs, exc. cond., 2 2 R ow AOG M a ltContra cts All Special Crops Including delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 or
Box 3081, Regina, SK. S4P 3G7 slides, $75,000. More photos on our web- Now Ava ila b le 306-228-1502, Unity, SK.
site www.can-amtruck.com Can-Am Truck Brown, Yellow,
SAILBOAT 20’ LIGHTNING, stainless keel, Export Ltd 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420. M a lt B a rley/ Feed G ra in s / P u ls es Oriental Mustard, WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oilseeds
5 sails, trailer; Also, wanted: parts for 16’ and cereals. All organic cereals and spe-
Hobie Cat. Call 306-892-2058, Metoa, SK. best price/best delivery/best payment cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon,
ORIGINAL OWNER, 2003 Topaz by Triple E Licen s ed & bon d ed Peas, Lentils, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. P AUL M O W ER O F F ICE
fifth wheel, 27.5’, tandem axle, 12’ slide- 1- 800- 2 58- 7434 ro ger@ seed - ex.co m Canary & Flax Seed. 4 03 - 54 6 - 006 0
out, 18’ awning, roof vent covers, ladder, WANTED FEED BARLEY- Buffalo Plains 4 03 - 3 04 - 1 4 9 6
front bdrm, queen bed, hide-a-bed couch, • Licensed & Bonded • Quick payment Cattle Company is looking to purchase
rocking chair, booth dinette, 2 dr. fridge barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call L IN D EN ,AL BER TA
and freezer, microwave, stove, oven range Kristen 306-631-8769, Bethune, SK.
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hood, 3 pce. bath w/tub, lots of cup- REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED Hazlet. Call For Mustard and Dafoe Deliveries BUYIN G NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN, broker-
Bailey Brothers Seeds, 306-935-4702, Mil- Call Toll free 1-877-550-3555 HEATED OATS
boards, gas/elec. water heater, duct fur- den, SK. For Peas, Flax and Lentils Call age and consulting. Get more for your
nace/AC, skylight, storm windows, grain. Devon at: 306-873-3551 for no obli-
$12,000. 306-543-3863, Regina, SK. gation price quote! neprairiegrain.com
2008 INFERNO 42’ triple axle fifth wheel (306) 541-4838 or (306) 491-9982
toy hauler, c/w 5500 Onan generator, 2014 TUSCANY 40RX 40’, 1.5 baths, triple
slides, 450 HP, fully loaded, independent
washer/dryer, 12’ garage, new tires, hyd. suspension, aqua hot heating, king bed, MOATS: REG., CERT; CDC Buteo: Fdn., BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties M USGRAVE ENTERPRISES
and elec. jacks, sleeps 12, 3 slides, Stk#7981, $249,000. shop online 24/7 at: reg., cert. Excellent germination and vigor. Ph : 204.8 3 5.2527
$34,000 OBO. 403-357-9913, Rimbey, AB. Allandale.com or call 1-866-346-3148. Cleaned, available now. Big Dog Seeds of mustard. Call for competitive pricing. Fa x: 204.8 3 5.2712
Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB.
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Inc., 306-483-2963, Oxbow, SK.
1976 GMC BIRCHWOOD 23’, low mileage, NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently %8<,1*)(('*5$,1
generator, microwave. Near Beiseker, AB. :HDUHDIXOOVHUYLFHIHHG JUDLQLQJUHGLHQW
250-428-4012. No Saturday calls please. GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and
watertight, re-usable for years. Available milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. VXSSOLHULQFOXGLQJPHUFKDQGLVLQJ
SNOWBIRD HOME FOR rent for 6 months, GLVWULEXWLRQ DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ
Oct. to April. Saskatoon, SK. 1250 sq. ft., 3 at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone
bdrm, 1.5 bath, furnished. Ideal for rural &*&OLFHQVHGDQGERQGHG
couple looking to spend the winter in Gem Silage 1-888-552-5505. WE BUY
Saskatoon. Will send pictures to serious DAMAGED www.jglgrain.com
inquiries. Phone: 306-955-0760.
GRAIN 877-907-1517 e:[email protected]
720 Duchess St - Saskatoon, SK
2003 BEAVER MONTEREY, 38’, 2 slides, TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses Green and/or heated 306-374-1517
350 Cummins, 41,200 miles, Aqua hot
heating, always shedded, NS and NP, and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Canola/Flax, Wheat, TRADE AND EXPORT Canada buying all
$79,000 OBO. 780-853-7911, Vermilion AB grades of conventional and organic grains.
T h is win te r Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Barley, Oats, Peas, etc.
2014 FOUR WINDS 35SK Super C Ford E sca pe to ou rm ild
chassis, power stroke diesel, 10,000 lbs. S ou th Ok a n a g a n ALFALFAS/ CLOVERS/ GRASSES, hay BOW V AL L EY TRADIN G L TD. Fast payment and pick up 1-877-339-1959
towing capacity. Tow your horse trailer.
Stk #3857, $125,000. Shop online 24/7 at clim a te . 1-877-6 41-2798blends and pasture blends. Custom blends WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE?
Allandale.com or 1-866-346-3148. TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass no charge. Free delivery. Dyck Forages & You are selling feed grains. We are
2007 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY, 9000 Fu lly fu rnished tw o bedroom condo u nits seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB, 1-888-204-1000. WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, buying feed grains. Fast payment, with
miles, 60 hour generator, all options, in a fu llfa cility la kesidehotel,w ith a 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Visit us at www.dyckseeds.com peas, green or damaged canola. Phone prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call
stored inside, fresh safety with sale, w onderfu lm onthly a ctivitiesprogra m . Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK.
$125,000. 306-536-5055, Lumsden, SK. IndoorPool,H otTu b,ca ble,hea t,pow er, CERT. ALFALFA AND GRASSES. Free GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags Gerald Snip, Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness,
2004 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 39’, 2 delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd., Elie, watertight, re-usable for years. Available LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy-
slides, 330 HP Cat dsl. pusher, Freightliner secu rity,on sitela u ndry,a nd 2Resta u ra nts. MB, 1-888-204-1000. www.dyckseeds.com ers and sellers of all types of feed grain David Lea, or Vera Buziak at Market Place
chassis, air ride, air brakes, exhaust brake, Freew irelessinterneta nd hea ted and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723,
Allison auto. trans., 127,000 miles, Onan u ndergrou nd pa rkinga llinclu ded. Nipawin, SK. Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Email:
propane gen., rear monitor, hyd. levelers, Sta rting a t$950/m onth.
basement, central AC, 2 dr. fridge, wash- Forextended sta ysu ntil [email protected] or
er/dryer, oak pkg., queen bed, new tires
and batteries, ready to go, $47,900 OBO. April2015,som erestrictionsm a y a pply. phone: 1-866-512-1711.
Can email pics 306-441-0188 Cut Knife, SK
H oliday Inn & Suites at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone
O soyoos,British Colum bia Amity 1-800-270-4344. HEATED SOLID CORE ROUND alfalfa, alfalfa grass,
1-877-786-7773 CANOLA greenfeed, grass and straw. Delivered. Call
HAY BLENDS AND PASTURE BLENDS, WANTED 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK.
guestservices@ pallasgroup.net no charge custom blends. Dyck Forages &
w w w .hiosoyoos.com GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB. Free delivery.
watertight, re-usable for years. Available 1-888-204-1000, www.dyckseeds.com
at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone • GREEN • HEATED
Amity 1-800-270-4344. HAY WANTED: Looking for all types of
• SPRING THRASHED hay, in any form of bale. Southern or Cen-
tral AB and Western SK Call 403-795-1347
GRAIN BAG ZIPPER, seal your grain bags XPELLER PRESSING Looking for Soy- LIGHT/TOUGH LONG LAKE TRUCKING custom hay haul-
watertight, re-usable for years. Available beans, as well as Heated Canola and Flax. FEEDGRAINS ing, 2 units. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK.
at: www.grainbagzipper.com or phone
Steads Farm Supply 204-534-3236. Prompt payment as well as prompt on • OATS • WHEAT 190 5X6 ROUND BALES, ALFALFA grass
mix, good condition, $18,000 OBO.
farm pickup! Call, text or email Darcy for • BARLEY • PEAS 204-761-5738, Wawanesa, MB.
your quote [email protected]
403-894-4394. 2014 STRAW BALES for sale 3x4x8. Call Ben
306-744-7678 or [email protected]
Introducing DAMAGED Saltcoats, SK.
FLAX/PEAS
Agrimatics Libra WANTED: PURE ALFALFA round bales.
SAWMILLS from only $4397 - Make Automatic grain cart weighing and harvest • HEATED • DISEASED Must have lots of leaf on stems. Prefer 2nd
Money and Save Money with your own data management for your tablet or cut softcore. 306-682-3626, Humboldt, SK
smartphone. GREEN
bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In CANOLA 2013 HAY BALES: 5 grass blend, baled, vg
stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: At Triple Star, we are experts in grain cart cond, 3x4x8 five string, 1250 lbs.; 21 small
bales tied in a 3x4x7 bundle, 1250 lbs.
www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call each. All bales shedded. Can load. Call Don
1-800-566-6899 ext. 168.
2015 PALAZZO 35.1, hot new floor plan, WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, scale installation and service. • FROZEN • HAILED 306-548-5440, Danbury, SK.
triple slide, king bed, towing capacity of eight models, options and accessories. We carry scale systems for all models of “ON FARM PICKUP”
10,000 lbs., Stk# 9999, $173,000. Call 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca grain carts and support factory warranties. CERTIFIED ORGANIC HAY, brome, fes-
1-866-346-3148 or shop on-line 24/7 at: cue, alfalfa mix, 3’x3’x8’ square bales. Call
Allandale.com Call us to discuss your scale needs for your WESTCAN FEED & GRAIN for details 306-335-2280, Lemberg, SK.
1976 FMC MOTOR HOME, rear engine, as farm today! 1-877-250-5252 DAIRY AND FEEDER HAY, 3x4 square
seen on Counting Cars. Call 306-445-5602, NEW! PORTABLE TRUCK SCALES, bales for sale. Tests available. Call:
North Battleford, SK. $19,900. Save time and money by weigh-
PASKAL CATTLE in Iron Springs area is 403-633-8835, Brooks, AB.
Toll Free 1-866-862-8304
1999 DUTCH STAR, CAT eng. diesel push- ing on the farm. Accurately weigh inputs www.triplestarmfg.com looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in
er, 38’ Class A, 1 large slide, exc. cond., and avoid overweight fines. See your near- your pocket and sell direct to us with no GREEN CUT BROME round hay bales for
$37,500. 306-221-4349, Saskatoon, SK. est Flaman location or 1-888-435-2626. brokerage fee. Please call 403-732-5641. sale. 780-926-1505, La Crete, AB.
THE WESTERN PRODUCER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014 CLASSIFIED ADS 53
ATTENTION TRAPPERS: Personal trap- TIRE CLEARANCE SALE. Good selection DUALS U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, EQUIPMENT OPERATORS/ CLASS 1A HEALTH PEN RIDERS (Stockman) Western
ping instruction avail. for coyote and fox, used and some new tires: 10.00x20 bias,
w/snares or traps, 55 years experience, 11x20 bias, 12x20 radial, 14x20 mic radial, · JD Factory 94-9600/CTS........... $9,850
June 15th to Sept 30th. Call for details. 11x22.5R caps, 13x22.5R 18 ply, · JD STS BLOWOUT .................. $7,995
Gilliland Lures. 204-634-2425, Pierson, MB 385-65R22.5, 315-80R22.5, 13x24 bias, · CIH AFX w/new tires.............. $18,800
14x24 bias, 16x24 radial, 17.5x25 radial · CIH 80/88 w/new tires ........... $12,845
· NH CR/CX w/new tires........... $18,800
15.5x25 bias. SOME NEW: 8.25x20, · Clamp on kit w/tires................. $5,250 25 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week Drivers/ GENERAL FARM LABOURER, Coutts Feedlots Ltd. is looking for experienced Pen
Trade in your singles! 1-800-667-4515.
9.00x20, 10x20, 9x22.5, 10x22.5, upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and Agro, operating a large grain-based farm Riders to join our team! Requirements:
www.combineworld.com
275-80R22.5, 275-80R24.5 and other siz- air brakes. One on one driving instructions. located in Western Sask., is currently seek- Ability to assess the health of fall calves
es. email: [email protected] George 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. ing full-time and seasonal positions. If you and execute treatment and research proto-
WANTED 3 CARBON steel vertical tanks, 780-499-1248 or fax: 780-963-4496, Ed- enjoy operating as part of an integral spray- cols. Must have above average horseman-
maximum 9.6’ diameter and 17’ high, in monton, AB. ing and harvest team, working on the land ship skills and suitable horses and gear for
good cond. 204-248-2110 Notre Dame, MB with state of the art equipment, seeking all seasons. Must enjoy a team approach
30 USED 11-22.5 and 11-24.5 tires, 30% to NANNY NEEDED. First Aid and CPR re- long hours and industry leading wages and and a desire to work with cattle and horses
M AGN U M TAN K S 80% tread, $80 to $200. Call Neil quired. Light housekeeping duties. Call benefits, please send your resume to safely, humanely and efficiently. Strong
306-231-8300 Humboldt, SK. DL [email protected] or fax attention to detail and willingnes to learn
#906884. 403-586-2404, Olds, AB. 306-463-2829. If you would like more info. and adapt to any changes. Basic computer
M AGNUM SCRAPER AND LOADER TIRES available. regarding this job opportunity, please skills required to enter daily records and
TOUGH All sizes. Quick Drain Sales, Muenster, SK. contact Ian Coutts at 306-460-8507. Train- pull reports. Assets: Ability to adapt to
Ph: 306-682-4520, 306-231-7318. ing opportunities and accommodations are
EXCAVATOR OPERATOR NEEDED for exca- available to those interested in an exciting change. Desire to learn and advance. Desire
650/65 R38; 480/70 R30; 380/90 R40, all vating company. Applicants must have a career at Coutts Agro Ltd. to be a leader and team player. Commit-
min 5 yrs experience, and knowledge of ment to training and teaching youth and
ISO 9001 :2008 Appro ved 85% tread or better. New 380/85 R30 tire. OXYGEN GENERATOR. Nitrox 10 genera- grades. Pay depends on experience. Please FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED. Room staff. Commitment to agriculture industry.
• U L C a ppro ved • Skid P a c ka g e a va ila b le 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. tor for cutting oxygen for your use and sell email resume to: [email protected] and board provided. Wage depending Western Feedlots Ltd. is a diverse company
• Sin g le a n d d o u b le w a ll a va ila b le to others. 47 cylinder and cage included. of fax to: 780-963-4771, Stony Plain, AB. upon experience. Call Danny, specializing in feeder cattle management,
Air is free, oxygen is valuable! Call Del for 780-216-0558, Edmonton, AB. software development, and commodities.
CARPENTERS AND LABOURERS needed We offer competitive wages, a benefits
Available at Magnum Fabricating & our dealers pics at 403-638-3934, Sundre, AB. for construction company. Will train. Ac- package, and encourage the growth and
commodations provided. Call Ernest for development of our employees. If you
w w w .m a g n u m fa brica tin g .com info at 780-632-9967, Edmonton, AB. value a respectful, proud, team orientated
M AGN UM F ABR ICATIN G LTD . HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS for EXPERIENCED FARM WORKERS: Must environment within a very unique "Western
have Class 1 license and have experience Culture", forward application/resume:
M a ple Creek, SK P h: 306-662-2198 late model Cat equipment: motor scrapers
RURAL & CULTURAL TOURS (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock operating farm equipment, $300/day. [email protected]
Call 780-888-1100, Hardisty, AB. For further info., please visit our website at
M id w es tUS A/Bra n s o n trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job.
POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder ~ O ctober2014 Competitive wages plus room and board. FULL-TIME RANCH HELP wanted. Expe- www.westernfeedlots.com
tanks from 220 to 88,000 gal; Water and
liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and dou- NEW Du b a i to Ca pe To w n Cru is e Valid drivers license required. Send re- rience with livestock and machinery re- FULL-TIME, STEADY RANCH/FARM
ble wall; Truck and storage, gas or diesel. · 11R22.5 16 ply .............................. $299 ~ N ovem ber2014 sume w/ work references to: Bryden Con- quired. Non-smoker with clean driver’s ab- Employment. Health care plan, subsidized
Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. · 14.9x24 12 ply............................... $486 struction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, stract, Class 1 license preferred. Housing housing available. Scheduled time off.
· 16.9x28 12 ply............................... $558 Pa n a m a Ca n a l Cru is e Arborfield, SK. S0E 0A0. Fax 306-769-8844 supplied. Fax resume with references to:
M AGNUM TANKS · 20.8x38 12 ply............................... $795 ~ Decem ber2014 [email protected] 403-548-2287. Ph: 403-548-6684, Redcliff, Purebred, multi-breed operation. We cover
· 23.1x30 12 ply............................ $1,495 AB. [email protected]
· 24.5x32 14 ply............................ $1,495 Au s tra lia /N ew Zea la n d ~ Jan 2015 all aspects of cattle ranching (calving,
· 30.5x32 16 ply............................ $1,995
Factory direct. More sizes available, S o u th Am erica ~ Jan 2015 feeding, fencing, farming etc). Competitive
new and used. 1-800-667-4515,
www.combineworld.com Co s ta Rica ~ Feb 2015 AJL FARMS LTD. in Niton Jct, AB., is hiring wage offered. Join our crew, it is a great
K en ya /Ta n za n ia ~ Feb 2015 FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION for full-time permanent feedlot/farm workers. place to work. Please send your resume,
Multiple positions available: Pen checker, references and drivers abstract to: Hill 70
S o u th Africa /Za m b ia ~ Feb 2015 a large modern farm in Eastend, SK. Class feedlot worker and feed truck driver. Wag- Quantock Ranch, Lloydminster, Alberta at
1A licence required. Hourly wages of es based on experience. Fax/email resume [email protected] or call and
CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used In d ia ~ Feb 2015 $20/hr. and up depending on experience. to: 780-723-6245 or [email protected]
•U P TO 1 000 highway tractors. For more details call Portion oftours m a y b e Ta x Ded uc tib le. Housing on acreage available. Experience speak to Bill or Sherry at 780-875-8794.
GAL L O N 204-685-2222 or view information at
F ina nc ing www.titantrucksales.com Se le ct Holida ys w/farm equipment an asset. Ph. Clayton EXP. COMBINE AND Grain Cart Operators FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP.
• ISO 9001 :2008 a v a ila ble. Osinski 306-295-7644, or email resume to wanted. Accommodations available, wages Applicants should have previous farm ex-
Appro ved Inqu ire GOODYEAR SPECIAL SURE grip Rice tires, 1- 800- 661- 432 6 b a s e d o n e x p e r i e n c e . C a l l E r i c at : perience and mechanical ability. Duties
used 50 hrs., (2) 900/65R32, $4200 ea. w w w .selectho lid a ys.co m [email protected]. Fax: 306-295-4116.
• SINGL E W AL L SQ U AR E TANK at our 204-734-2419, 204-734-8007 Swan River,
dea lers . MB. [email protected] 306-272-7038, Foam Lake, SK. incl. operation of machinery, including
• TR ANSP O R T CANAD A AP P R O V ED AUSTRALIAN HARVEST STAFF Needed tractors, truck driving and other farm
Operators wanted for Australian grain har- equipment, as well as general farm laborer
Available at Magnum Fabricating & our dealers vest from Oct to Dec 2014. Must be able to duties. $12-$18/hr. depending on experi-
work long hours and be proficient in driv- ence. Contact Wade Feland at
w w w .m a g n u m fa brica tin g .com ing late model tractors, chaser bins/grain 701-263-1300, Antler, North Dakota.
carts. Be qualified in driving new model
Ace Buying GroupM AGN UM FABR ICATIN G LTD . SWATHER RICE TIRES: Goodyear Spe- INDIA TOUR ALL inclusive winter tours Case header/combines. Accommodation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NEAR Assi- HARVEST HELP FOR Silaging and com-
M a ple Creek, SK P h: 306-662-2198 cial Sure Grip TD8 14.9-24, 6 available, led by a local guide. Phone 780-903-4163, and evening meal will be provided. A niboia, SK. for self motivated person inter- bining in Provost, AB. area. Must have
never used. $5000 OBO for all 6 or will sell Edmonton, AB., or www.ecotracks.ca working holiday visa will be required. Also ested in a grain farm. Applicant should Class 1-3 license and farm machinery ex-
TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, separately. Request pictures by email at: a international licence (valid in Australia) have experience operating and maintain- perience. Housing available. $18-$24/hr.
service, installations, repairs. Canadian [email protected] or call for CANADA - CUBA FARM TOURS. Jan would be an advantage. You will be work- ing modern farm equipment. Class 1A an E-mail: [email protected] or fax resume
company. We carry aeration socks. We more info. and freight details. Call: 26th to Feb 9th. All inclusive. De- ing on a family run farm. These positions asset. Housing available for correct candi- to: 780-753-6597.
now carry electric chute openers for grain 780-837-1313, Falher, AB. ductible. 8 nights 5 star, 6 nights country would suit, fit 19 to 30 years. All enquiries date. Must be honest and reliable. Wages
trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. hotels. Varadero, Cienfuegos, Ciego De to Eastgrove Farming Pty Ltd-Harvest staff depending on experience. Great work envi- FARM LABOUR REQUIRED for mixed farm.
LOW LOW PRICES! Over 1400 new and Avila, Camaguey, Santiago De Cuba, Hava- [email protected] ronment. Call Derrek 306-642-8349. Grade 12, drivers license, experience in
FLOATER TIRES FOR JD and Case spray- used tires, mostly construction sizes, some na. $3200/person, 2 sharing, plus air. driving and servicing machinery. Smoke
ers: 650/65R38 or 710/70R38. For JD very large sizes, many tires with rims. Phone Wendy Holm P.Ag, 604-947-2893, FULL-TIME CATTLE CHECKING Posi- DAIRY WORKER, FULL-TIME or part-time, free environment. $15/hr. Housing avail.
sprayers: 710/70R42 or 900/50R42. Cambrian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. 604-417-2434, [email protected] tions. Buffalo Plains Cattle Co. has pen required immmediately. Wage negotiable. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River MB
306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. Ph. 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932. Visit website: www.wendyholm.com checking positions available for our ex- Rental accomm. avail. Balgonie, SK. area.
panding feedlot w/new facilities. Job also ke s s e l f a m i ly f a r m 2 @ g m a i l . c o m JIMCO FARMING INC. is now hiring com-
DETROIT DIESEL 3 cylinder pump, includes pasture work in the summer. 306-771-4318. bine and grain cart operators as well as
w/Monarch water NH5 M12P pump, runs Owned horses and tack preferred. No Class 3 and Class 1 truck drivers. Call Jim
well, $4200. 780-818-2863, Edmonton, AB green horses allowed. Competitive salary FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER/Equipment at: 403-575-0069, Coronation, AB.
and group benefits. Fax resume to Operator on family farm near Preeceville,
1”, 2”, 3” and 4” water pumps from B&E, 306-638-3150, or for more info. ph Kristen SK. Duties include: operating and mainte- HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady
at 306-631-8769, Bethune, SK. nance of equipment, buildings and yard. job for right person. Room and board avail.
Wages $20-$26 with experience. Must be 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB.
POSITION AVAILABLE, Cypress Hills, SK. able to handle a joke. Call 306-631-7364.
area. Background yearling grasser opera- AUSTRALIAN HARVEST! Positions avail.
tion and cow/calf. Modern facilities and
from Oct.-Dec., $22-28/hour, food and ac-
A Division of AgLine International Honda, and Robin/Subaru in stock with equipment. Good working environment. WANTED: FARM LABOURERS able to
hose and fittings. See your nearest Flaman Class 1 preferred. Wages negotiable de- run farm equipment on cattle/grain farm. commodation included. Experienced op-
store or call 1-888-435-2626. pending on experience. Call 306-295-7473 Full-time work available. Call Mike
306-469-7741, Big River, SK. erators with relevant working holiday visas
THREE FULL-TIME GRAIN workers. Appli-
need only apply. Register early to get a
cant must have driver’s license and willing place! www.ruralenterprises.com.au
FARM • TRUCK • OTR TIRES to learn in operating and repairing modern LARGE MIXED FAMILY farm in south FARM HELP WANTED: Looking for a per-
farm machinery. Employer will train if western MB. has full time position son for a mixed farming operation. Must
9.5L15 8PLY....................... BKT $89.95 152A8 R-1.......................... BKT $1,439.95
RIB IMPLEMENT .......Firestone $139.90 520/85R38......................... BKT $1,465.95 needed. Wages depending on experience. available. Job includes: operation and have a valid driver’s license and be able to
11L15 ........................................ maintenance of new equipment, plus some operate farm equipment, accommodation
RIB IMPLEMENT .......Firestone 155A8 R-1 [email protected] Strasbourg, SK. cattle related work. Willing to train. Prefer available. Phone: 780-812-5567 fax:
12.5L15 10PLY .................. BKT $137.71 23.1x26 Good Year All Weather
RIB IMPLEMENT ....................... $139.95 R# 10 Ply................................... $950.00 PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY someone looking for long term employ- 780-573-7620, Bonnyville, AB.
Full-time employee on family run grain ment. Willing to consider a couple, hous-
480x8 Packer Wheel on
farm with modern JD equipment. Duties ing available with own yard. Full benefit
1000-16 Hub assembly .......................... $89.95 required are seeding, combining, grain package. Friendly family atmosphere. Must
8PLY 4 RIB.......................... BKT $159.95 30.5L32 BKT FORESTRY 16PLY hauling, machinery repair and all aspects of have valid driver’s license and be willing to
1100-16 FS216 TL ................................... $3,700.00
8PLY 4 RIB.......................... BKT $209.95 farming. Class 1A an asset. Separate yard work long hours spring and fall. For more 2650 ACRE MODERN grain farm is looking
11L15 12PLY 28L26 BKT FORESTRY 14G
HIWAY SPECIAL................ BKT $185.95 FS216 TL ................................... $2,295.95 with house, farm vehicle and benefits info email [email protected] for seasonal help, near Delisle, SK. Some
18.4-38 .............................. BKT $690.00
8PLY R-1.................................... 35.5LB32 FIR FORESTRY supplied. Preferably non-smoker. Single or Call or text: 204-212-0330, 204-476-4759, experience with machinery is necessary.
20.8-38 .............................. BKT $995.00 24C TL LS2 ................................ $6,995.00
8PLY R-1....................Firestone $1,299.00 families welcome. Wage dependent on Wellwood, MB. References are required. Pay is good. For
30.5L32 FS FORESTRY
26C TL LS2 ................................ $4,995.00 experience. [email protected] or more info please call 306-493-2937.
NEW SRS CRISAFULLI PTO water pumps. 306-293-2714 or 306-293-7677 RIDER POSITION AVAILABLE on SE Alber- WANTED: DELAGE FARMS Ltd. a large
modern grain farm at Indian Head, SK
600/65R28......................... BKT $1,489.00 28L26 FIR FORESTRY Available in 8”, 12”, 16” and 24”, PTO, elec. COMBINE HARVEST IN AUSTRALIA. ta grazing reserve. Roping and doctoring requires 1A Truck Drivers and Equipment
157A8 R-1.................Firestone $2,295.95 16H TL LS2................................ $3,199.00 or eng. driven available. These pumps can Experience wanted, mid-October until end skills a must. With another rider or indi- Operators for modern, well maintained
move up to 18,000 GPM. We have 16” PTO of January. Good wages. Contact email: vidually. Must provide own horses (3-5). machinery. Duties may include swathing,
15,000 GPM in stock, ready to deliver. For [email protected] Starting immediately until end of Oct. Call
info. call your SK dealer, T.J. Markusson Jon 403-868-2626, eves., Etzikom, AB.
600/70R30
Agro Ltd., Foam Lake, SK. 306-272-7225, SEASONAL WORK AVAILABLE immediately combining, trucking (Super B, tridem axle
1-855-865-9550CALL TODAY!
103-3240 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-272-4545. www.crisafullipumps.com on cattle/grain farm near North Battleford, TRUCK DRIVER/EQUIPMENT Operator, trailers), general farm duties. Farm experi-
Saskatoon, SK SK. Experience with cattle and older ma- needed for harvest, must have Class 1A, ence preferred. Competitive wages based
413 DODGE INDUSTRIAL pump, w/Berke- chinery preferred. Must have valid drivers farm experince, no criminal record and on experience. These positions are for
ly B45 1200 GPM 120 PSI water pump, licence. Housing and meals available for non-smoker. $20/hr. and up depending on harvest, and there is an opportunity for
w/after market cooling system, runs well, the right person. Call 306-446-0164. exp. Could lead to full-time for right per- continuous full-time employment. Send
$3850 OBO. 780-818-2863, Edmonton, AB. resume to: Marc Delage, email:
FULL TIME LABOURER required on cattle son. Fax resume and current driver’s ab- [email protected] Fax: 306-695-2608
ranch near Youngstown, AB. Experience stract to 306-332-5682 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Call: 306-660-7802 or 306-660-7377.
and willingness to do all aspects of farm
and ranch work. Competitive wages and
STAUBER DRILLING INC. Water well housing available. Phone 403-779-2164 or
e-mail resume to: [email protected]
drilling and servicing, Geotechnical, Envi-
Global Agricultural
ronmental, Geothermal. Professional ser-
vice since 1959. Call the experts at Recruitment Specialists
1-800-919-9211 [email protected]
MITDCHREILLLLING LARGE GRAIN AND Poultry farm, N of Ed- .% )
n%) < <
monton looking for a full-time farmworker.
Experience with large equipment, Class 1
an asset. Good wages. Send resume to
Guy, 780-961-3101 or call 780-975-0051
or email: [email protected] Legal, AB.
Saskatoon, SK NEERLANDIA, AB. Variety of work on a
family farm. Farrow-finish hog operation,
Ph: 306-242-4944 milling and hauling feed as well as crop
We spend a great deal of time
ZZZ0LWFKHOO'ULOOLQJFD farming. Housing avail. Wage negotiable. searching the Earth for the right
780-674-7676, [email protected]
KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT on grain farm at kind of employees for you.
and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabili- Wilcox, SK., up to $30/hour depending
tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- on experience. Call 306-776-2496. Looking for honest, hardworking
professionals? We can help!
pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% 6 FULL-TIME POSITIONS at Pedigree
government grant now available. Indian
Poultry near Regina Beach, SK. Duties in-
Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 clude: Egg collection, packing and sorting,
WATER WELL DRILLING rig Mayhew 1000, cleaning poultry equip., manure removal
mounted on a 1968 Kenworth, exc. cond. and barn checks, $10.50/hr. Must be able
to lift 50 lbs. and no allergies to dust or www.moveoverrecruitment.com
Call 780-675-4405, Athabasca, AB.
odor. Criminal record (abstract). Hiring 6
HYD. PIPE SPINNER for oil/ water pipe. positions for November to December, Tel: (+01144) 132-726-0042
Steel or plastic pipe, from 2-1/4” to 10”. 2 0 1 4 . F a x / e m a i l r e s u m e t o :
Call Jake: 403-878-6302, Grassy Lake, AB. 306-731-2399, [email protected]
54 CLASSIFIED ADS THE WESTERN PRODUCER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014
TWO FULL-TIME POSITIONS available on HIRED HAND REQUIRED full-time on mixed REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Egg Farm- Southern Alberta FullTim e Sales
ers of Newfoundland and Labrador (EFNL) Sales M anager R epresentative
G R ATTO N CO UL EEmodern grain/cattle farm, housing sup- cow/calf grain farm in Mayerthorpe, AB.
plied, close to schools, top wages for right Salary negotiable, accommodations and AGRIPARTS L TD. is a non-profit entity and was formed in Canadian Public Auction Ltd. Canadian Public Auction Ltd.
candidate. Also looking for part-time help utilities provided. Call 780-786-2903. 1970 to govern provincial egg production requiresan experienced requiresan experienced F/T
F/T Southern Alberta
during harvest. Estevan, SK. 306-634-9980 Is a pro gre s s ive , e xpa n d in g according to federal-provincial agree- Sales M anagerto w ork Sales Representative forthe
a gric u ltu ra l s a lva ge pa rts ments. EFNL are presently requesting pro- outofourC algary O ffice. Southern A lberta area.
e-mail: [email protected] GRAIN FARM WORKER, required to plant, c o m pa n y s pe c ia lizin g in la te posals from firms or individuals to provide
a “current state” assessment of the supply A pplicantsm ustbe A pplicantsm ustbe
fertilize, cultivate, spray and harvest crops highly m otivated. highly m otivated.
FULL-TIME FARM HELP WANTED for and operate farm machinery and equip. Industrialand transportation Industrialand transportation
general labor on a large mixed farm. Hous- Permanent, full-time. $18/hr. No specific and demand of feed inputs as it relates experience/know ledge required. experience/know ledge required.
ing available For more information call education or training req. Basic family m o d e l tra c to ra n d c o m b in e pa rts primarily to NL egg farmers; and secondly,
780-745-2540, Paradise Valley, AB. a n d lo c a te d a tIrm a , Alb e rta . to generate options for analysis, with sup- Q ualified personsplease send Q ualified personsplease send
farm knowledge and exp. required. Apply resum e and salary expectationsto resum e and salary expectationsto
ported recommendations for feasible and
by mail: Box 238, Wolseley, SK. S0G 5H0 W e a re looking for alternative feed input approaches that can 9320 -52nd St.SE 9320 -52nd St.SE
CATTLE/GRAIN OPERATION REQUIRES Calgary,AB T2C 2R5 orEm ail: Calgary,AB T2C 2R5
dw [email protected] Fax:403-266-6754
permanent full-time help. Wage nego- M E CH ANICAL be considered by the NL egg industry
tiable up to $20/hr. Must have drivers li- which have high potential for commercial Em ail:
cense, Class 1A and mechanically inclined success. The overarching goal of this study dw [email protected]
AS S E M BL E R SSK. or email [email protected]
an asset. Ph/fax 306-736-2277, Kipling, is to enhance the competitive position of
egg farmers in Newfoundland and Labra-
FOREMAN POSITION - DOG CREEK, BC
dor. This is a competitive process, and en-
Alkali Lake Ranch - A division of Douglas (4 va ca n cies ) Provost/Wainwright area
FARM LABOURER F/T on mixed farm. 4000 Lake Cattle Co. is seeking applicants for a quiries and proposals will be kept confi-
acre crop, 300 cow/calf pairs near Calgary. foreman position at Dog Creek, BC. Respon- Perm a n en t, fu ll tim e p o s itio n s -44 hrs dential. Proposals received after 12 noon, CREW TRUCK LABORERS
Housing supplied, excellent wages. Valid sibilities include haying 400 acres during p erw eek. S a la ry $19.25 to $20.00/hr. August 29 Newfoundland Time, will not RECLAMATION LABORERS
driver's license, mechanics and cow/calf summer, operating machinery, fencing,
exp. required. Assets: Class 1, or 3 license; maintenance, irrigation, supervision of 1 - 2 Va lid d rivers licen s e. be considered and will be returned Must have valid driver’s
welding and grain experience. Investment employees, feeding approx. 500 head Previo u s exp erien ce a n a s s et. license and oilfield tickets.
opportunity with long term employment. during winter months. Must be able to work unopened. If you or your firm has capa-
Email resume: [email protected] or independently and look after a home site To a pply fo ra po s itio n w ith u s , bilities and interest to receive a detailed GRAVEL CRUSHER
Request for Proposal package, please PERSONNEL
visit the website link below or contact:
GRAVEL TRUCK DRIVERS
fax: 403-335-0086. with large shop and various outbuildings. plea s e e-m a il res u m e to : Mary Oliver, email [email protected] Must have a valid WE’RE HIRING.
Ideal for couple or family with potential for m a rc@ gcpa rts .co m o rs en d Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labra- Class One license.
RANCH MANAGER/ HAND WANTED for spouse employment. Excellent compensa- dor, Box 175, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 2C2. Our GRIMSHAW, AB location is
500 cow and 500 yearling ranch. Duties in- tion with full benefits package. Please email fa x to 78 0-754-2333 Phone: 709-722-2953. View RFP at: Also Needed looking for a:
clude all aspects of ranching and oversee- resume to [email protected] or fax Atten tio n : Alvin W a n n echk o www.nleggs.ca in the submenu under EXPERIENCED
ing 1-2 employees. Experience is essential. to 250-350-3336. No phone calls please. “Contact Us”. EFNL will negotiate contract LOADER OPERATOR • NEW HOLLAND SALES
Send resume to North Fork Farm Ltd., MECHANIC WANTED, full or part-time, terms upon selection. All contracts are CONSULTANT
Fax resumes to
General Delivery, Del Bonita, AB, T0K 0S0 HARVEST CREW NEEDED for 2014 harvest. machinery, vehicles and small equipment. subject to review by EFNL legal counsel, 780-753-8104 or email In this role, you will be representing
or email [email protected] Further in- Combine, grain cart, swather Operators Please contact Jamie 306-352-1440, Regi- and a project will be awarded upon signing [email protected] the dealership and New Holland
quiries call 403-315-3145. Only qualified needed and Truck Drivers. 65 kms west of na, SK. or email: [email protected] of an agreement or contract, which out- equipment in the vast Peace River
individuals will be contacted. Saskatoon. At least 1 year experience. lines terms, scope, budget and other nec- No phone calls please. Region of Alberta. A relocation
Possibly turn into full-time employment. MAINTENANCE SECURITY: MATURE essary items. Only successful applicants allowance is available for candidates
CUSTOM HARVESTER looking for truck 306-270-1193, Borden, SK. person to live in our facility located in interested in relocating. We also
drivers, combine, and grain cart operators Stony Rapids, SK. Furnished accommoda- 9 TRUSS ASSEMBLY WORKERS wanted to will be contacted. offer an employee share option plan,
a comprehensive benefits package,
to go on custom harvesting run that be- HORSE WRANGLER WANTED for camp tion, including satellite TV and internet. work in Annaheim, SK. Full-time year and much more!
gins August 1st in SK and ends in Northern in Rocky Mountains, Sept./2014. Must Duties include some maintenance, security round work. Hourly wage is $12-16/hour
AB. Operating 4 new JD S670 combines love being outdoors and horses. Contact and unloading of weekly freight truck. depending on experience. Some labour ex- APPLY ONLINE AT:
and Peterbilt semis. I may help obtain Kendall 780-712-1617, Grande Cache, AB. Mechanically inclined an asset. Driver's perience is an asset. Willing to train to as- ROCKYMTN.COM/CAREERS
Class 1A license, year round employment licence required. Salary and benefits nego- semble wood roof trusses. Company offers
hauling logs, grain or crude oil. AARTS ACRES, 2500 sow barn near Sols- tiable. Call Morris 306-439-2157 or Disability Insurance, Dental Insurance and
306-421-9270 leave msg., or fax resume girth, MB is seeking experienced Breeding 306-425-9774. Extended Medical Insurance are optional
to: 306-456-2835, Bromhead, SK. Email: and Farrowing Technicians. The successful after 3 month probation. Main duties: Veri-
[email protected] applicant must possess necessary skills, an FULL TIME FARM Employment on grain/ fies dimensions of pre-cut parts and accu-
cattle farm. Must have experience working racy of assembly, assembles pre-cut
aptitude for the care and handling of ani-
LARGE GRAIN FARM requires additional mals, good communication skills and with equipment and cattle. Mechanical wooden parts to build trusses and similar Lloydminster, AB
employees. Experience operating JD com- ability to work as part of a highly produc- experience an asset. Ron 403-369-0078 structures, trims pre-cut wooden parts if
bines, grain cart, tractor/trailer units and tive team. Fax resume to: 204-842-3273. Crossfield, AB. [email protected] required, places metal reinforcement Requires
general farm work an asset. Class 1A/AZ or call 204-842-3231 for application form. plates over connecting joints using hand Service Rig Derrick Hands
license and mechanical experience are as- PARTS PERSO N REQ UIRED and power tools. Apply with resume to: @ $30-$34/hr – 40 hrs/wk and
sets. Hourly wage $18-$25/hr. depending LARGE MIXED FARM near Chauvin, AB. W ellEsta blished M u ltilin e Prairie Truss & Fabricating at
on experience. Accommodations available. w/newer equipment, looking for full-time Agricu ltu ra lDea lership in Ea st NW-15-39-20-W2, PO Box 178, Annaheim, Service Rig Floor Hands
Starting date mid-late July. References re- farm workers. Must have proof of valid Cen tra lAlberta IsLo o kin g Fo rAn SK. S0K 0G0 or by fax: 306-598-2060 or by @ $24-$28/hr – 40 hrs/wk, for
quired. Fax resume to: 306-354-7758, or driver’s license. Housing is available. Email Ho n est,Aggressive & Am bitio u s email: [email protected] work in the Lloydminster area.
E-mail to: [email protected] or resume: [email protected] or call
phone Dan or Quenton at: 306-354-7672, 780-842-8330 for more info. PARTS PERSO N . MANAGER/CARETAKER REQUIRED for Please fax resume to
Mossbank, SK. www.quarkfarms.net large farm in Peace River region Alberta. 780-871-6908
Land is currently rented for grain produc- or email:
FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL help on large
FULL-TIME FARM WORKER needed for grain farm, up to $35/hr. depending on Agricu ltu ra lBa ckgro u n d a n d tion. Position requires: maintenance and [email protected]
grain farm in northern AB. Applicant education and experience. 306-421-1110, Co m pu terExperien ceW o u ld upkeep of 3 home sites, machines and ve-
should have Grade 12 and driver’s license. 306-634-4758, Torquay, SK. hicles; some fencing; ongoing projects and
Class 1 an asset. Must be able to work Be An Asset. improvements and controlling access. Ad-
vanced handyman skills required, experi-
some weekends, some long hrs. and oper- Fu ll-Tim e Po sitio n , $15 to $20 per
ate various farm equipment. Must speak ho u r.Ben efits,(a fter6 m o n th perio d ). ence with cattle would be an asset. A self-
English. Wages starting at $18/hour. Fax Plea se Fo rw a rd Resu m esto M a rca t starter with impeccable ethics and pride in
G ra tto n Co u lee AgriPa rtsLtd ., their work and surroundings will be select-
resume: Enders Farms Ltd. 780-836-2199. COMBINE AND SWATHER operator re- B o x 4 1,Irm a ,AB T0B 2H 0 o r ed. On-site housing provided and salary
S en d Fa x to 780-75 4 -2333. commensurate with experience and skill.
CALGARY AREA FARM offers a good quired 25 minutes east of Saskatoon. Ex- 403-232-4876, [email protected]
work environment west of town in the El- perience preferred. Call 306-222-5757.
bow valley. 3 bedroom house, Full time BUSY PRESSURE WASHING Company BUSY ROOFING COMPANY requires la-
position for independent worker with requires workers for Calgary and Edmon- bourers for work in Edmonton, AB. and
farm/mechanical experience. Duties in- ton, AB. area. Will train. Room and board area. Free room and board. Call Ron at:
clude: general farm work with hay and 780-220-5437.
grain crops, fencing, machinery and build- provided. 780-421-9274, 780-920-7360.
ing maintenance. Apply with references to: LABOURER WANTED, $16/hr. Exp. in fork-
[email protected] lift and powerjack handling. Sun Country
Farms, 306-283-9225, Langham, SK.
How to SOMEONE EXTREMELY CAPABLE of financ- >ŽŽŬŝŶŐĨŽƌĂƌĞĞƌ'ƌŽǁƚŚ͍
Contact Us. ing large amount. Will repay with interest.
Call 306-883-2536, Spiritwood, SK. tĞ͛ǀĞŐŽƚũƵƐƚƚŚĞĮĞůĚĨŽƌLJŽƵ
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currently exceeding 25,000 barrels of light, sweet crude
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o n theirs eed p ro d u ctio n fa rm in Riverhu rs t, S a s k a tchew a n . over 95% of our production, with core properties located
within the Williston Basin in southwestern Manitoba and
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Classifieds • Co o rd in a tin g a n d lea d in g s ta ff This is a very exciting time to be part of
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Office Hours: MONDAY to FRIDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM Hu m a n Re s o u rc e s • As s is tin g in b u d getin g a n d m a n a gin g exp en s es expansion has created new opportunities subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons Limited,
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b en efits p a cka ge in clu d in g p ro fits ha rin g a n d RRS P’s . engineering support. The Tundra family of
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FullTim e Sales
Farm Sales & Marketing R epresentative HIR IN G IM M EDIATELY Tr u ck Driver sW a n ted
Representative 2014 (AB & SK)
Canadian Public Auction Ltd. Ag Equipment ~Big g a r Tr a n s p or t~
Winter Seasonal (October – March) requiresan experienced F/T Sales
Representative forthe Edm onton Mechanic/Repair Co m pa n y Drivers& Lea sed O pera to rs
AGI is currently seeking five (5) Farm Sales and Marketing Representatives for Alberta and to pu llSu perB’sin bu lkgra in &
Saskatchewan on a term basis from October 2014 through March 2015. Regionally based and & G rande Prairie area. Person fertilizerd ivisio n
reporting to the Director of Canadian Sales, the successful candidates will be responsible for A pplicantsm ustbe
improving awareness of the AGI product offering and capabilities leading to sales growth. highly m otivated. $35/ho u r+ b en efits & Co m petitive w a ges& ben efits&
pen sio n pla n . Sign in g Bo n u s
The Representatives responsibilities include: Industrialand transportation
experience/know ledge required. Du ties in clu d e: sho p w o rk S en d Resu m e& DriversAbstra ctto
t Presentation of the AGI catalog to producers with a focus on new innovations, co o rd in a tio n , pa rts o rd erin g, ro d p a cik@ tra n sa llg ro u p .co m
expanding awareness of AGI’s product line to determine changes in producer Q ualified personsplease send m a chin ery o pera tio n & testin g, o r fa x:3 06 -24 2-2077
requirements and new sales opportunities resum e and salary expectationsto C a ll:Ro d Pa cik
m a chin ery repa ir. 3 06 -24 9-6 85 3
t Developing and executing strategic territory objectives aligned with overall business 9320 -52nd St.SE M o d ern sho p, to o ls su pplied . 3 06 -3 81-6 5 3 5
objectives and this initiative Calgary,AB T2C 2R5 30km ea sto f S a ska to o n , S K.
Fax:403-266-6754 JIMCO FARMING INC. is now hiring Class
t Organizing individual and group appointments with producers to increase their Ca llCha rlie a t 3 and Class 1 truck drivers for fall harvest.
willingness to recommend AGI products Em ail: (306) 2 2 1- 3800 o re- m a il Call Jim at: 403-575-0069, Coronation, AB.
dw [email protected] cha rlie@ co m b in ew o rld .co m
t Accurately record and report findings from producer discussions CLASS 1 AND 3 Vac/Water/Tractor Trailer
t Communicating strategic sales and marketing opportunities within the AGI’s sales team 3 SHEET METAL INSTALLERS needed. Full- Operators, 3 to 5 years driving experience
time year-round employment in Edmon- in remote conditions. Knowledge of the
as part of a coordinated territory plan ton, AB. and area. $25.50 - 29./hour to safe operation of vacuum and/or water
start depending on experience, plus bene- truck and auxiliary equipment (Pump, Agi-
Applicants should have 3–5 years of experience in the agricultural storage and handling fits: Extended Health Coverage, Life and tator, TPC etc.). Safety Training: H2S, First
industry or a related field. The successful candidate must be willing to travel and be an Long Term Disability Insurance after 3 Aid, TDG, WHMIS, PST/CSTS, Confined
effective communicator, providing credible customer feedback of our products and services. months probation period. Minimum 6 Space (training can be provided). Please
A professional attitude and exceptional time management skills are required. In addition, years experience as a sheet metal worker email current resume, drivers abstract and
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SASKATCHEWAN VEGETABLES | MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Sask. co-ops eager to expand local produce
More products, more
acres | The Grown at
Home initiative will almost
double its sales to FCL
BY KAREN BRIERE
REGINA BUREAU
OUTLOOK, Sask. — The news that Saskatchewan vegetable specialist Connie Achtymichuk speaks to producers in front of test plots of kale and brussels sprouts at the Canada
Saskatchewan co-ops intend to buy Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre in Outlook, Sask. | KAREN BRIERE PHOTO
more than one million pounds of
locally produced vegetables this year under irrigation. 500,000 acres for all crop production expertise to the province. Meanwhile, Prairie Fresh will con-
is a sign growers are on the right track, The study said the province imports if fully tapped. Self-sufficiency in The SIPA study recommended a tinue to serve up its home-grown
says vegetable specialist Connie vegetable production would require vegetables in local stores.
Achtymichuk. $26 million worth of vegetables a 50,000 acres of irrigable land on top benchmark study to build confi-
year, not including potatoes. of the current 110,000 acres. dence and strengthen the industry, The availability is dependent upon
However, there is still a lot of room establishing commercial cost of pro- weather and supply, but FCL is com-
for growth, she said during a Canada The 1,000 acres of domestic vegeta- “Without some major infrastruc- duction for specific vegetables, a mitted to the program.
SaskatchewanIrrigation Diversifica- ble production meets just 10 percent ture put in place, I just don’t see us research strategy to increase com-
tion Centre field day. of in-season demand. getting there very quickly,” said SIPA petitiveness, seed research and pro- “The success of our Grown at Home
chair Roger Pederson. duction strategies with private and initiative last year proves our mem-
Sixteen growers who make up Prai- “This is low in comparison to Sask- public partners, regional and niche bers and customers have an appetite
rie Fresh Food Corp. sold 750,000 atchewan’s neighbours, Alberta and “Obviously every few acres that we opportunities in food service and for high-quality, fresh and local
pounds of produce to Federated Co- Manitoba, who are at 33 percent and put in gives people that choice for value added, and incoming and out- products,” said Ron Welke, vice-
operatives Ltd. last year, which was 57 percent, respectively,” the study local produce.” going trade missions to promote the president of food.
the first year of the Grown at Home said. industry.
initiative. This year FCL announced He said some farmers will likely “As a result, we’re expanding this
it wants 1.25 million lb. A short-term goal of 20 percent self- incorporate vegetables into rotations Pederson said the study hasn’t yet initiative, making more Saskatche-
sufficiency would require 12,000 as irrigation expands. Even more been released in its entirety because wan produce available and helping
The move will take Prairie Fresh acres of irrigable land. importantly, he believes that a larger of business sensitivities. to grow the province’s horticulture
production from 15 products on 80 irrigation area would draw vegetable sector.”
acres last year to 22 products grown SIPA estimates that irrigation out of
on 250 acres this year. Lake Diefenbaker could support
Radishes, rhubarb, baby carrots,
dill, cucumbers, beets and kohlrabi
were all expected in the 114 Sask-
atchewan Co-op food stores by the
end of July. The growers also produce
sweet corn, yellow and green beans,
baby beets, cauliflower, carrots, gar-
lic, creamer potatoes, wheat, lentils,
kale, zucchini, onions, strawberries
and saskatoon berries.
Achtymichuk said Prairie Fresh
members have done a good job of
increasing acres, investing in equip-
ment and getting their products to
the stores.
However, potatoes dominate the
vegetable industry. Of the 8,000 acres
sown to vegetables last year, half
were for table potatoes, 3,000 were
for seed potatoes and the remaining
1,000 acres were mixed vegetables.
The total value of that production is
$43 million, but drops to $2 million
when potatoes aren’t included.
Achtymichuk said the values in
Alberta and Manitoba, not including
potatoes, are $30 million and $32
million, respectively.
“We’ve got some room to move
here,” she said.
The Saskatchewan Irrigation Proj-
ects Association released a study this
month that noted the potential for
high-volume vegetable production
CORN | SASKATCHEWAN GROWN
Co-ops enticed by locally grown corn
BY KAREN BRIERE The crop has been a surprising suc- Achtymichuk said it’s even better FILE PHOTO
cess for Prairie Fresh Food Corp., the than Taber corn.
REGINA BUREAU 16-grower group now in its second You’re going to hear the words ‘Saskatchewan sweet corn’
year of supplying Federated Co- Kosteroski said Saskatchewan has over and over and over again.
OUTLOOK, Sask. — Move over operatives Ltd. grocery stores in Sask- never challenged the conventional
Taber corn. Saskatchewan is prepar- atchewan. wisdom that corn from other places BRYAN KOSTEROSKI
ing to take you on. is better, but now it’s time. AGRICULTURE COUNCIL OF SASKATCHEWAN
FCL wasn’t sure at first that it want-
“You’re going to hear a lot about ed to try selling Saskatchewan corn. Dan Erlandson from Spring Creek
corn in the next three to five years,” It was happy with its out-of-province Market is the Prairie Fresh corn
predicts Bryan Kosteroski, value supplier, said provincial vegetable grower who has taken the crop from
chain manager at the Agriculture specialist Connie Achtymichuk. zero to 200,000 cobs last year to an
Council of Saskatchewan. expected 400,000 this year.
“We convinced him we should be
“You’re going to hear the words able to fill Saskatchewan supply,” she “We’ll probably have him at a mil-
‘Saskatchewan sweet corn’ over and said. “The corn was excellent.” lion cobs in three years,” Kosteroski
over and over again.” said.
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SASKATCHEWAN VEGETABLES | PRAIRIE FRESH FOOD CORP.
Growers tackle issues of what, when, how big
Consistent size, quality needed | Beet, cauliflower and zucchini growers scramble to keep produce from getting too big
BY KAREN BRIERE
REGINA BUREAU
OUTLOOK, Sask. — Planting vege- A ZUCCHINI GROWER PRODUCED
tables for retail sale isn’t exactly like
planting a backyard garden. 24,000 pounds
Producers have to plant a variety FROM 6,000 PLANTS LAST YEAR
the retailer wants, package it the way
the retailer wants and deliver it when that we have no market for.’ ” “They’re a 28-day crop so you plant backbreaking work. USDA PHOTOS
the retailer wants. However, growers suggested they and harvest, plant and harvest, plant “He had bought 1,000 cases (to fill)
and harvest.” ager at the Agriculture Council of
And not everyone can grow every start harvesting early and market at the start of the season, and he was Saskatchewan, said growers were
type of vegetable. baby beets. FCL was interested, so Growers had a little trouble with kind of shaking his head, (thinking using different methods of calculat-
the bags were developed and baby that concept and committed only to that would never happen),” Achtymi- ing costs, didn’t always keep good
“When we first started, everyone beets hit the store within weeks. replanting twice. chuk said. yield records and needed to under-
wanted to grow carrots,” said Sask- stand marketing and branding.
atchewan vegetable specialist Con- They sold well, and there wasn’t a They ended up planting six times “In the end, he ran out and just
nie Achtymichuk of the early days of large pile of oversized beets in the and selling 18,000 bags. They were up stopped picking. There were still “We developed an online strategy
Prairie Fresh Food Corp. end. to 11 plantings by early July of this thousands of pounds he could have where producers can key into their
year and intend to sell 85,000 bags. picked.” programming and come out with a
Sixteen growers in six zones are Achtymichuk said Prairie Fresh is costing based on their yields,” he said
now planting 22 types of vegetables trying to negotiate a smaller bag than The success of this crop led the cor- Each case holds about 25 pounds of during the field day.
and entering their second year as the 10- and 25-pound bags the stores poration’s main grower to buy equip- zucchini.
suppliers to Federated Co-operatives want because the typical family ment to trim the tops, but the trim- FCL pays a premium for local pro-
Ltd. doesn’t eat that many beets. mer didn’t cut as far down as some- Keeping up with demand duce, but it isn’t big, Kosteroski said.
one trimming by hand. The growers had to be smart heading
“All the growers in their particular Size also became an issue for cauli- Garlic is the most requested vegeta- into the deal, he added.
areas got together and figured out flower growers. “They looked fine in storage, but ble from Prairie Fresh, but it’s been
what they were going to grow, and it then (when) shipped off to the stores slow to get going. However, what really tripped them
actually came together quite nicely,” Prairie Fresh committed to a the leaves started re-growing in the up was the idea of branding and mar-
she said during the Canada Sask- 12-count case of about 22 lb, but bags and they looked like a mess,” she “You don’t grow garlic from seed; keting.
atchewan Irrigation Diversification despite a fast harvest, the grower said. you grow it from cloves, which are
Centre (CSIDC) field day July 10. couldn’t keep up and some heads vegetative,” Achtymichuk said. Kosteroski said a common refrain
became too large to sell. The solu- There are no equipment dealers in among growers was that if consum-
They faced various challenges dur- tion: 12-count and nine-count cases Saskatchewan and no one else oper- “It’s expensive and it’s hard to come ers just tasted the produce, they
ing their first production year in 2013. this year. ating the same equipment, so the by good healthy seed stock.” would “get it.”
grower asked the Quebec supplier
Varieties Equipment, storage issues for help. The supplier passed along Garlic is planted late in the season, That slogan — Taste the Difference
names of other growers who use the generally October, and can suffer — became the tag line for the brand.
Three producers grow carrots in the “Radishes are a fun crop,” Achtymi- trimmer, but they speak only winterkill.
Outlook area. They were generally chuk said. French. “That’s really driving the sales of
growing the same variety, so that was The Yorkton zone is the home of our product,” Kosteroski said.
not a tough decision to make. “So we’re still working on it,” Achty- several growers who are now multi-
michuk said. “That is a real challenge plying garlic. “Yes, it’s a better tasting carrot. It’s a
However, onion and radish pro- for the industry.” better tasting cob of corn.”
ducers were growing different vari- “We’ll be a little shy on supplies for
eties. Zucchini, need we say more? 2014 but should have a good supply Corporation members constantly
in the stores in 2015,” she said. talk by conference call to share the
“When multiple producers are “Everything that zucchini does in good, the bad and the ugly of the
growing under a common brand, your garden — multiply that 6,000 It’s a business business, and they understand they
the consistency is really important, times,” Achtymichuk said of the one have to work as a team to make the
so we chose the varieties and we grower who had 6,000 plants last Despite the agronomic challenges, corporation successful.
developed spec sheets for each year. Achtymichuk said the biggest chal-
product we were growing and then lenge for the new company was turn- Kosteroski said the brand is already
we had workshops with the grow- Buyers require lead time on vegeta- ing 16 growers into a single business. well-recognized and receiving
ers,” Achtymichuk said. bles so that they can clean out sup- national exposure.
plies and bring in new stock. How- Bryan Kosteroski, value chain man-
She said the goals are flavour and ever, zucchini is unpredictable and “Yes, there are other retailers
quality, and Prairie Fresh sells only can go from flowering to an eight- knocking at the door,” he said.
Canada No. 1 or U.S. No. 1 grades. inch zucchini in what seems like an
instant. “These guys have a growth strategy
Corn was the most difficult variety in place. They’re going to stay
to select. “He actually harvested his zucchini focused and they’re going to grow at
oversized and threw out the first a pace that they can sustain.”
“Our buyer wants a bi-colour corn, 1,000 pounds,” she said.
something that looks like a peaches All members are CanadaGAP certi-
and cream,” Achtymichuk said. Harvesting every second day didn’t fied, and Kosteroski said Saskatche-
work because what was left at the end wan leads the nation in vegetable
“Most of our growers were growing of the first day was too big by the sec- food safety certification.
a yellow corn, and they had a variety ond day.
that they absolutely loved.” The group meets with buyers in
The grower decided to use hockey November to establish sales volumes
The buyer wasn’t even all that keen sticks to move the leaves around, and prices for the following year.
on buying Saskatchewan corn in the work faster and eliminate some of the
first place, but it ended up being a Kale and brussels sprouts, the top
winner, she said. two most fashionable vegetables in
the United States, are being planted
“We tried to stagger plantings and at the CSIDC, and Kosteroski said
plan everything in advance, and it growers are staying on top of what
never works the way it’s supposed to,” they might grow next.
she said.
“We had way too much corn all at
once. Some of it went to Calgary, and
they were asking for more.”
Bigger isn’t necessarily better
Beets grow well in Saskatchewan,
but people just don’t eat enough of
them.
Field checks last year showed grow-
ers were going to end up with a lot of
big beets. Maximizing yield by grow-
ing big vegetables isn’t always desir-
able.
“The biggest beet we want in the
bag is three inches,” Achtymichuk
said.
“I’m looking at this and saying,
‘we’re going to have a pile of big beets
58 JULY 31, 2014 | WWW.PRODUCER.COM | THE WESTERN PRODUCER NEWS
GRAIN HANDLING | CHOICELAND, SASK.
$1 million producer car facility opens doors
Fully automated | The car loading facility at Torch River Rail in Choiceland, Sask., includes storage of 56,000 bushels, nearly Bunge in Nipawin, about 30 min-
double the short-line company’s existing capacity. | BRIAN CROSS PHOTO utes away, handles canola. Cereals
Producers can load are either loaded onto producer cars
Shymanski estimated in early July think that we could do 1,000 rail cars Morris Nycholat, a Torch River or hauled further, often an hour or
grain around the clock that growers in the facility’s drawing a year,” he said during a recent grand shareholder and farmer from nearby more away.
area still had 400 to 500 cars of con- opening celebration. White Fox, Sask., said the facility will
BY BRIAN CROSS tracted grain to deliver before this allow growers to load producer cars “It saves hauling,” said Nycholat,
year’s harvest starts. “The grain is here.” more quickly and with less effort. who delivered the facility’s first load
SASKATOON NEWSROOM Initial projections for grain were set of grain July 2.
The new facility will help accom- at 150 carloads per year when Torch Farmers will also still have the
Grain growers in northeastern Sask- modate those deliveries with in- River Rail was established just a few option of loading producer cars with “Most of the grain in this area
atchewanarenowmaking deliveries creased throughput capacity. years ago. an auger at railway sidings at Garrick, would go to Tisdale, Melfort or
to a new farmer-owned producer car At least 50 percent of the rail cars Sask., and White Fox. Nipawin Siding and that’s 50, 60, 70
loading facility. Shymanski said Torch River direc- loaded by Torch River in a typical year miles and more for some guys. This
tors have high hopes for the years carry locally produced oats that are Only a handful of delivery points will keep a lot of traffic off the roads
The first load of grain to the site ahead. destined for U.S. mills. are available to farmers in the Choice- and it should save some fuel and
near Choiceland was delivered ear- land area. manpower.”
lier this month. “I don’t think it’s unreasonable to
Torch River Rail is one of 13 short-
The $1 million facility, owned by line railway companies in Saskatch-
Torch River Rail, has storage capaci- ewan.
ty of 56,000 bushels, enough to load
16 hopper cars at a time. It operates 45 kilometres of track
between Nipawin Sask., and Choice-
It includes four 14,000 bushel steel land.
storage bins, a 30-metre scale and
two legs that allow the facility to Local investors acquired the line in
receive and elevate grain while rail late 2007 after Canadian Pacific Rail-
cars are being loaded. way announced its intention to dis-
continue operations.
The facility is also designed to
receive grain around the clock. After several failed attempts to
negotiate a deal, a group of 46 share-
Producers who use the facility are holders comprised of farmers and
issued a key that allows them to local governments from Nipawin,
activate the facility at any time of Choiceland, White Fox and the Rural
day. Municipality of Torch River raised
enough money to buy the line and
Automated systems take loaded necessary equipment.
and empty truck weights, keep a
record of the grower’s delivery and The group bought the rail line for
ensure that the grain is directed to $1.2 million and shipped its first
the proper storage bin. grain train in July 2008.
Torch River chair Ron Shymanski Shipments have been increasing
said construction of the facility could steadily since then.
not have come at a better time.
TRR’s initial business plan sug-
Growers in the northeast are sitting gested that the company would need
on a significant amount of contract- to ship 150 to 200 cars per year.
ed grain from the 2013-14 season.
Last year, it shipped nearly 600
Delivery opportunities last winter cars, delivering locally produced
were slow because of an extremely crops to a core of major buyers
cold winter and a lack of available including Quaker, CWB, Bunge and
hopper cars. The Andersons Inc., an American
grain merchant based in Ohio.
FOOD BANKS | PILOT PROJECT
Alta. program gives tax credit for meat donations
BY BARB GLEN made with four provincially regu- two servings of meat daily for chil- Thressa Bens is co-ordinating a pilot project at the Lethbridge-based
lated and inspected meat proces- dren and two to three for adults. Interfaith Food Bank that is designed to generate more donations of
LETHBRIDGE BUREAU sors in the region to handle donated cattle and hogs that can be processed into ground meat for food bank
animals. Project Protein will serve clients at users in southern Alberta. | BARB GLEN PHOTO
Hundreds of people use food banks the Interfaith Food Bank, the Leth-
in this bountiful part of the Prairies, Bens said the food bank antici- bridge Food Bank and food banks in
but providing protein as part of bal- pates livestock producers will be Taber, Vauxhall, Coaldale and Picture
anced food baskets is a constant most likely to donate undersized or Butte, Bens said.
challenge. oversized animals that don’t meet
specified weight ranges at federal The food banks serve about 1,890
“Meat is the thing we buy the most plants. adults and 1,300 children a month.
of,” said Lethbridge Interfaith Food
Bank executive director Danielle Hogs lighter than 470 pounds will The Interfaith Food Bank initially
McIntyre. be accepted in the program and there applied for a three-year grant to start
is no weight limit on cattle. and operate the program but re-
“A substantial chunk of our food ceived funding for only one year. A
budget goes to meat purchases.” Producers will be asked to bring communications plan is now in the
donated animals to one of the four works to keep the project running
That is why the food bank has designated provincial abattoirs, but after grant funds run out.
launched a pilot initiative called the food bank will cover the inspec-
Project Protein, designed to encour- tion and processing fees. A brochure promoting Project Pro-
age southern Alberta cattle and hog tein lists several benefits for the live-
producers to donate animals in Bens said meat is rarely donated to stock industry:
return for tax receipts based on fair the food bank, likely because of food • excellent public relations
market value of the meat. safety issues, cost and perishability. • public education on identifying
The food bank will pay costs for “The reason for this program is, and preparing meat
processing into ground beef or pork, instead of having to pay for the meat, • providing meat to those who need
which it will then distribute to five we’d be able to get it donated like all
other regional food banks. our other items,” said Bens. but cannot afford it
• helping create a sustainable food
The one-year pilot will use a “We do try to follow the Canada
$75,000 grant from the provincial Food Guide’s recommendations bank protein project
community initiatives program to for protein. This will help with that Financial donations to cover pro-
pay Project Protein co-ordinator and kind of supplement the beans cessing costs are also being sought.
Thressa Bens and cover processing and the lentils with actual meat For more information or to donate,
costs of animals donated in the first products.” contact Bens at thressa@interfaith-
year. Arrangements have been foodbank.ca or phone 403-320-8779.
The food guide recommends one to
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GRAIN | TRANSPORTATION
Rail capacity remains a concern as harvest looms
Fall forecast | Despite record grain movements, officials expect rail service could again test farmers’ patience
BY DAN YATES tonnes in carry-in stocks, created an Everybody needs adequate last week, delegates said they’re shorter trains when temperatures
81 million tonne test for shippers. service. looking for a clearer definition of dip below - 25 C. CP loses 25 percent
SASKATOON NEWSROOM “adequate and suitable” service from of its capacity on these days, he add-
The backlog has eased at many NORM HALL an ongoing review of the Canadian ed, while CN loses 43 percent.
This year won’t see a repeat of last country elevators, but short-line APAS PRESIDENT Transportation Act. Their calls fall
year’s record harvest, but officials are operators and producer car loading short of demanding mandatory An abundance of extremely cold
warning farmers that they could sites remain challenged, particularly ern Saskatchewan are more positive. minimum service. days last winter added to a lengthy
once again be hampered by long in Saskatchewan. “Ten million tonnes is a lot of grain, list of problems.
waits for rail service. “We need to have consistent service.
Norm Hall, president of the Agricul- but we’re not that far short of where We don’t want service for grain that oil “I think reasonable is something
However, the situation today looks tural Producers Association of Sask- we were last year,” he said. and potash and all of the other com- better than what we have today, but
much different than it did a few atchewan, said western Canadian pro- modities don’t receive,” said Hall. there also has to be an expectation
months ago, when dozens of ships ducers could be sitting on 70 million At an APAS meeting in Saskatoon “Everybody needs adequate service.” that you can’t expect railways or any
were waiting in ports for deliveries tonnesofgrainafterthisyear’sharvest. kind of operation like that to run
stuck in farmers’ bins. Hemmes told the meeting that win- exactly the same in January as they
Production will be down in wet tertime capacity will be an issue do in July,” said Hemmes.
Canadian farmers delivered a areas of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, because CP and CN are forced to run
record amount of grain in June — but crop reports in Alberta and west- “It doesn’t work that way.”
more than 4.6 million tonnes — as
Canada’s two railways continued to Missing something?
meet the demands of a springtime We hope not.
government order.
At last count, 16 boats, about dou-
ble the normal number for this time
of year, were waiting in Vancouver,
said Mark Hemmes, president of
Quorum Corp., which monitors
grain transportation for the federal
government. Prince Rupert is at a
near normal levels, he added.
At one time this winter 38 ships
were waiting for space in Vancouver
and 17 in Prince Rupert.
Hemmes said Canadian National
Railway now has less than 8,000
unfilled orders while Canadian
Pacific Railway has more. However,
he expects that grain companies
have cancelled many of those orders.
The railways were 70,000 cars
behind at one time this winter.
“It’s almost a rule that says that as you
get to the end of the crop year, the sales
programs start to get rethought and
rejigged and as we get into August,
September, October, those numbers
aregoingtogobackup,”saidHemmes.
In Western Canada, last year’s mas-
sive crop, combined with 4.9 million
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Lafond, an Agriculture Canada
researcher, who died last year, is
being recognized for his impact on
soil conservation and improvements
to prairie agricultural practices.
The direct seeding and reduced till-
age pioneer delivered his findings
and production strategies to produc-
ers for more than 30 years.
The benefits of Lafond’s work,
based at Indian Head, Sask., spread
beyond the region, becoming the
practices that are now the norm in
dryland agriculture around the
world.
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ALL ABOUT TIMING
PRODUCTION
Fusarium and wheat midge might attack
at similar times, but not close enough for
optimal fungicide effectiveness. | Page 63
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FIELD SCOUTING | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
Drones put to work hunting weeds
Alberta Agriculture experiment | Researchers explore new ways to use images taken from unmanned aerial vehicles
BY BARB GLEN
LETHBRIDGE BUREAU
CYPRESS COUNTY, Alta. — Weeds Alberta Agriculture weed researcher Chris Neeser, left, talks with Alberta Wheat Commission grower relations co-ordinator Brian Kennedy about using
cannot duck and cover when a drone small, unmanned aircraft to photograph and identify weed problems in fields during a July 17 field day in Cypress County, Alta. | BARB GLEN PHOTO
flies overhead. Researcher Chris
Neeser is counting on that. the better the canopy, the more pho- points and GPS location to the data. representative with Taber Home and or disease pressures building, the
tosynthesis, in other words, and the Neeser said his research is in the Farm Centre, said he sees that poten- plant should start to show that inter-
The Alberta Agriculture weed pest more of that infrared you get.” tial, although UAVs will never replace nally just by temperatures, by stress-
specialist is experimenting with early stages, but he sees promise. personal field scouting. es, long before you can see that from
using unmanned aerial vehicles His experiment results in photo- “When it comes to looking for the gravel road.”
(UAVs), also called drones, or radio graphs showing six centimetres per “It will never replace walking
controlled aircraft, to identify weed pixel, which is not enough to see indi- weeds, this is something that may be through your field. It may give you an Van Eeden Petersman is working
problems in crops. vidual leaves but does show rows and useful for detecting weed patches in idea of which piece of the field you with Felix Weber of Ag Business and
the area between them. fields at the early stages just after seed- need to watch, which field you need Crop Inc. in Ontario to test UAVs on
Neeser is working with Jan Zalud of ing, when you have to make decisions to walk, which parts of the field you cornfield scouting.
JZ Aerial in Calgary to develop a pro- “For the purposes of this project, we about your weed control,” he said. need to walk … if they can start mea-
tocol on how to acquire and process don’t need centimetre accuracy. suring water deficiencies or with a Zalud said other UAV field uses
overhead field imagery captured by We’re happy with half a metre or so.” Its usefulness in weed identifica- thermal camera measuring hot spots include collecting data on moisture
UAVs and then determine how accu- tion may be limited in later crop in the field,” he said during a July 23 levels, hail damage, herbicide treat-
rate, useful and economical it is in After the UAV collects the photo- stages, he added. corn field day near Taber, Alta. ment response, field traffic patterns,
identifying weed issues. graphs, the multiple images are soil compaction, water runoff, irriga-
stitched together to form an image of However, UAVs could be useful in Take potatoes. If there’s areas tion problems and delineation of
He will compare the results with the entire field. Distortions are early identification of other crop prob- where there’s high insect pressures zonesusefulforprescriptionmapping.
conventional methods for weed removed by adding ground reference lems, such as late blight in potatoes.
identification and scouting.
Lloyd Van Eeden Petersman, a field
At a field day in Cypress County
near Medicine Hat July 17, Neeser
said farmers are interested in aerial
technology, and many have either
bought a UAV or are thinking about
doing so.
“Is this just a toy or is it actually
something that will help you make
money?” said Neeser.
He and Zalud started to answer
that question by collecting normal-
ized difference vegetative index
(NDVI) images of quarter section
fields in Alberta’s Starland and Newell
counties.
JZ Aerial is using a commercially
available camera attached to a small,
fixed-wing craft. The camera filters
have been modified to photograph
near infrared, green and blue instead
of filtering out the near infrared spec-
trum.
The plane flies a grid pattern, taking
a photograph every 2.8 seconds. It
makes 11 passes on a quarter section
and can be flown manually or using
an autopilot program.
Near infrared images make plants
stand out in the photographs, said
Neeser. Areas of lush foliage reflect a
greater amount of infrared light.
“Of course, the more plants there is,
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CONDIMENT MUSTARD | PLANT BREEDERS’ RIGHTS
Details on mustard lines needed for PBR application
Data collection | A
variety must have
unique characteristics to
be registered
BY DAN YATES
SASKATOON NEWSROOM
The Canadian mustard industry is Changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act are working their way through Parliament. | FILE PHOTO
getting ready for a big change.
restrict access to royalty-free seed. to start to fund ourselves more and lines in pre-registration co-op trials. next two years. These hybrid lines,
Officials are carefully monitoring “This is a lot of work and expense more in the future. This is one of the Sheis usingdoublehaploidbreeding which are more costly to produce,
plots at trial sites in Saskatchewan tools that we can use.” techniques to speed up variety devel- must achieve yield increases of 15
and recording details about unre- for the industry, but hopefully it’s opment by a few years and is looking percent, he said. Unlike traditional
leased condiment mustard varieties something that protects our invest- Poor weather and wet conditions at for quality traits similar to existing open pollinated varieties, hybrids are
for their plant breeders’ rights appli- ment as one other form of preventing the Saskatoon site mean officials will varieties but with greater yields. developed through a controlled cross
cation. unauthorized sales,” said Males. have to rely on data collected at a site of two parents.
in Scott, Sask., for the PBR applica- She said new brown and oriental
“We have to show at least a couple Mustard 21 manages the research tion, said Males. This is the first of two varieties could be registered next “There is less incentive, usually, to
differences between each line to get money collected from government years that PBR information will be year if enough data is collected this save seed from a hybrid or to sell it
plant breeders’ rights for that partic- and industry partners. recorded. year. However, poor conditions this illegally than there would be from an
ular line,” Daryl Males of Mustard 21 year will delay trial work on yellow (open pollinated), inbred type mate-
Canada told producers at a recent The sector has received a boost in “We’re a bit later than we should be varieties, she added. rial,” Males said.
mustard industry field day. funding in recent years through the on a couple of these lines,” said
federal government’s Growing For- Males, who highlighted Adagio as “These doubled haploid lines will He said in the future canola compa-
“We measure a lot of fine detail ward initiatives, and officials are one variety that is approaching regis- also be very good as parental lines for nies may relax rules on hybrids.
here, enough that it would drive me focused on the crop’s performance tration. hybrid breeding,” she said.
insane if I was recording it.” and competitiveness. “Maybe we’ll apply for our inbred
The yellow mustard entered co-op However, the first experimental lines that makes the hybrids, so that
Pending changes will bring Cana- They’re promising big yield jumps mustard trials in 2009, which has hybrid lines of condiment mustard nobody else gets to use them, but we
da’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act in line with the long-term goal being yields yields similar to Adante but with a remain several years away from field might not protect the hybrid itself …
with an international agreement, that are 85 percent of those seen in higher mucilage content. tests. So there is a decision point coming
UPOV 91. canola. on how we take PBR at that point, not
Agriculture Canada mustard Kevin Falk of Agriculture Canada, that we’ll probably ever drop out if
The changes, which are working “That’s the big concern because breeder Bifang Cheng is evaluating who works with carinata, said re- the mustard industry continues and
their way through the House of Com- Growing Forward 1 and 2 aren’t the yield potential and agronomic searchers will begin testing experi- gets stronger like we hope it will.”
mons, have been applauded by some going to take us (forward) forever as performance of several new mustard mental hybrid lines of that crop in the
industry officials as a way to generate an industry,” said Males. “We do have
revenue for plant breeders.
Some farm groups, however, have
expressed concern that they will
MUSTARD | HERBICIDES
Experts explore options
for new weed controls
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CROP DIAGNOSTICS | HAIL LOSS
Assessing hail damage, yield losses
Limited options to improve yields | Losses depend on whether the plants were in the milk, boot or dough stage
BY BRIAN CROSS MAJOR STORMS THAT COULD
AFFECT INSURANCE CLAIMS
SASKATOON NEWSROOM
A series of hailstorms in the second
The dog days of summer have Agrologist Fred Waelchli with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation holds a pea plant that was hammered week of July resulted in widespread
arrived on the Prairies. by hail in western Saskatchewan in July. Two weeks after what appeared to be a total loss, pea plants from the damage across Alberta and
field had resumed growth and were supporting a handful of pods. | BRIAN CROSS PHOTO Saskatchewan and some damage
That means one of two things for in Manitoba. However, overall crop
many Saskatchewan producers: mixed bag in maturing. The weeds are show that you’re going to see an Hat, Alta., last year. insurance claim numbers continue
either a visit to the lake or a trip to the going to make a comeback as well, and improvement,” Jurke said. However, timing is key. to track slightly below the five-year
field to assess hail damage. then you’re going to have to do some- Foliar nitrogen applied after flower- average for this time.
thing about that.” “The blackleg infection that’s going
JeffMorrow,vice-presidentofopera- to happen at that point is not going to ing is more likely to delay maturity and ALBERTA
tionsatSaskatchewanCropInsurance Losses to canola also vary, depend- be significant. To affect yield, you need have no impact on yield.
Corp.,saidhailclaimshavebeenarriv- ing on staging. to have those plants infected (by As crops mature and harvest begins,
ing at corporation headquarters for blackleg) at the one to two-leaf stage “If you’re trying to (boost) yields producers with hail damage should
the past few weeks. Clint Jurke, an agronomist with the before you get those yield-robbing mid-flower into podding with nitro- contact their local insurance agency
Canola Council of Canada, said farm- cankers forming.” gen, forget it,” Jurke said. for advice about leaving check strips
Hail has been reported at various ers hoping to optimize canola yields for claim inspections.
locations throughout the province. following hail have limited options at In other words, spraying Headline “You’re just going to delay your
their disposal. on flowering or podding canola after a maturity. It needs to be (applied on) Major storm dates and locations for
The latest event was a storm July 17 hailstorm will increase production that early season stuff.” early and mid-July include:
that hammered a swath of farmland “One of the questions that we often costs with little or no hope of a yield
nearly 20 kilometres wide stretching get asked at the council … is what can I boost. The same goes for micro-nutri- Morrow said Saskatchewan crop • July 6: Lomond, Milo, Arrowwood,
from south of Wilkie toward Rosetown apply to my recently hailed (canola) ent packages. insurance has received 675 pre-har- High River, Kathryn, Strathmore
in west-central Saskatchewan. crop in order to help it bounce back vestclaimsthisyear. Theyareforloss- and Huxley
and improve?” Jurke said. “I have never seen any third party es on seeded farmland that will not
The storm caused widespread dam- data that shows a good yield bump,” produce a crop this year and has been • July 9: Lacombe County, Ponoka
age to crops and farm buildings. “There’s actually not a lot you can do Jurke said. Some evidence suggests taken out of production. and Stettler areas, Vegreville,
that’s going to help.” that a foliar application of nitrogen, if St Paul, Vermillion and Viking,
Affected producer were still assess- applied at the proper stage, can Most of the pre-harvest claims are Bentley, Eckville, Ferintosh,
ing their losses last week, but many Jurke said some producers have improve canola yields after hail. flood-related from east-central and Rocky Mountain House,
crops are a writeoff. asked about applying Headline after southeastern Saskatchewan. Blackfalds, Alix, Lacombe
hail in flowering or podding canola in Liquid nitrogen, when dribble
“I think the offices are getting calls in hopes of reducing blackleg infection banded before flowering, showed a Saskatchewan Agriculture sug- • July 10: Claresholm to Milk River,
those areas for sure … but I don’t have and preserving or improving the positive yield response on a hail- gested July 10 that two to three mil- Stirling, Cardston
any way to quantify how many or how remaining yield potential. damaged canola field near Medicine lion acres were flooded. However, it
widespread the damage was,” Morrow does not account for unseeded acres • July 17: Several storms were
said. “I’ve never seen any data that would that were too wet to plant. reported across central Alberta,
including a violent storm through
Hail losses have also been reported Rockyview County into Wheatland
at various locations in Alberta and County with tennis ball-sized
Manitoba this summer. stones and high winds. Claims
were reported from Standard,
When fields aren’t a complete loss, Huxley, Stettler, Crossfield,
the next question is what to do with the Carbon, Hussar, Drumheller,
crops that remain. Oyen, Three Hills, Provost,
Carstairs, Trochu, Red Deer and
Assessing hail losses can be difficult, Camrose.
according to crop specialists and
agronomists who spoke at a recent • July 18: Strathmore
CropDiagnosticsSchoolatScott,Sask.
• July 19: Rocky Mountain House
In cereals, hail damage varies de- through to Dorothy, Swalwell,
pending on the growth stage. Three Hills, Carbon, Rosebud and
Drumheller
A 1975 study conducted in North
Dakota concluded that the greatest • July 20: Vulcan
hail-related yield losses resulted when
stems were broken off during the milk SASKATCHEWAN
stage.
Major storm dates and locations for
The study found that yield losses in the first part of July include:
spring wheat can be 30 to 70 percent
when 100 percent of stems are bent. • July 6: Kelfield, Broderick, Govan
By comparison, yield losses in the • July 10: Bracken, Swift Current,
boot stage were 28 to 39 percent, Orkney, Val Marie, Redvers, Alida,
according to the study. Storthoaks, Manor, Fairlight and
Wawota
Total yield losses during the hard
dough stage were three to 47 percent. • July 17: As listed above, and also
including Stranraer, Dodsland,
Peas are among most resilient crops. Milden and Zealandia
Plants in mid- to late-flower can pro-
ducenewpodsafteradevastatinghail, MANITOBA
although yields will be significantly
reduced and maturity delayed. Manitoba struggled with devastating
Fred Waelchli, an agrologist with flooding through early July, but storm
Saskatchewan crop insurance, said activity was quiet, with only minor
some pea crops that were hammered storms reported. Hail claim numbers
by hail in early to mid-July have since are on par with the five-year average
recoveredandaresupporting ahand- to this date.
ful of pods per plant.
“There was basically no green on • Storm dates and affected areas
themanymore….Theyprettymuchall during the first two weeks of July
looked white,” Waelchli told agrono- include:
mists attending the Crop Diagnostics
School. • July 5: Souris, Pilot Mound,
Peas, more than many other crops, Crystal City, LaRiviere and
have the ability to recover because Hartney
root systems with intact nodules can
kick start regrowth. • July 6: Snowflake, Darlingford
Even pea plants whose main stems
have been severely damaged or bro- • July 10: Binscarth, Waskada
ken off entirely can produce a crop.
However, harvesting will likely be dif- • July 12: Angusville, Cardale,
ficult because surviving plants and Hamiota, Neepawa, Strathclair,
podsaregenerallylaidflatanddifficult Treherne, Foxwarren, Douglas
to pick up. and McCreary
“There is some regrowth but it’s
minimal,” Waelchli said. “It would be Source: The Canadian Crop Hail Association
awfully delayed, and it would be a very
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WHEAT | FUSARIUM
Midge, fusarium control all about timing
One-pass coverage not
ideal | Optimal timing
for midge control is
earlier than fusarium
BY BRIAN CROSS
SASKATOON NEWSROOM
SCOTT, Sask. — Farmers who are Provincial weed expert Clark Brenzil with Saskatchewan Agriculture, kneeling, assesses herbicide damage in controlled plots during the Crop
still spraying fungicides on wheat to Diagnostics School at Agriculture Canada’s research farm at Scott, Sask. | BRIAN CROSS PHOTO
control fusarium head blight should
be paying close attention to crop identify in the weeks before harvest. PRIMERS / STARTERS / FOLIARS
staging to ensure the best results. Among other symptoms, diseased
It’s been a slow start, so...
Lyndon Hicks, a regional crop spe- areas of the field will show premature
cialist with Saskatchewan Agricul- ripening and excessive lodging. Move the
ture, says early flowering is the per-
fect time for fusarium control in To scout for blackleg, growers Finish Line
wheat. should pull up suspicious plants and a Little Closer
slice a cross-section through the
“Flowering will begin in the middle stem just below ground level. Use uPtaKe IC with SuperB during mid- and
of the heads,” Hicks told a Crop Diag-
nostics School near Scott last week. Blackened tissue inside the stem is late-season spray applications to supercharge your
a distinguishing characteristic of nutrient management plan, reduce the impact of
“When you start to see anthers in blackleg infection. stressful conditions on the developing crop and
the middle of the heads, that is the restore yield potential, quality and maturity.
perfect timing.” Blackleg has likely reduced a
plant’s yield if more than half the Speak to an Omex Plant Health Professional today at
The window is fairly narrow, he area of the stem’s cross-section is
added, usually a few days. blackened. 866-860-9660or visit omexcanada.com.
However, with farms getting larger Canola plants affected by scler- Omex Agriculture Inc. is a market leader in the research, development and manufacturing of the most innovative
and individual producers covering otinia will usually develop bleached line of plant nutrition products for the agriculture and horticulture sectors. Always read and follow label directions.
more acres than ever, hitting that or browned stems as the plant
window can be difficult. matures.
“When a farmer has large acres to The plant is likely infected with
cover, often they start early and end sclerotinia if the stem shreds apart
late,” Hicks said. when it is twisted.
“That’s just the way it works with The presence of hard, black sclero-
the time required to cover large tia bodies inside bleached stems are
acres.” a dead giveaway. They are similar in
appearance to mouse droppings.
Some producers are tank mixing
chemicals in an effort to get one-pass Clubroot, which is still uncommon
protection against orange blossom in Saskatchewan, is conspicuous by
wheat midge and fusarium head- the presence of large galls on the
blight. plant’s roots or at the base of the
stem.
One-pass coverage is possible, but
the timing will not be ideal for both, Plants will have large galls at the
Hicks said. base of the stem if above-ground
symptoms are evident.
“It’s important to understand that
the ideal timing for midge control Conditions were ideal for scler-
and fusarium control is different,” he otinia infection this year in many
said. canola growing areas.
“When you do a single application, Environmental conditions such as
you are sacrificing control of one or frequent rainfall, high humidity,
the other.” heavy morning dews and ample soil
moisture are ideal for sclerotia ger-
For optimal control, insecticides to mination, spore production and
control midge should be applied spore germination and growth.
earlier, as soon as the head comes out
of the boot and is exposed to the air. Temperatures between 20 and 25 C
are conducive to sclerotinia infec-
Ideal timing for fusarium is a bit tion.
later.
Jurke said those conditions were
In anormalyear,fungicideapplica- common in many parts of Western
tions to control fusarium in wheat are Canada this summer, which has
usually completed by mid-July. resulted in a heightened risk of scler-
otinia-related yield losses.
This year, delayed seeding and later
crop staging in some areas has
delayed applications.
Similarly, the window for fungicide
applications to control sclerotinia in
canola has now passed, at least in all
but the latest crops.
However, canola producers
should be planning ahead by exam-
ining their fields before harvest for
the presence of canola diseases
such as blackleg, sclerotinia and
clubroot.
“Knowing what diseases you have
at the end of the season is the only
way to know how successful your
disease management strategies have
been this year and what you need to
do for 2015 in order to be disease
free,” said Canola Council of Canada
agronomist Clint Jurke.
“You only get one small window to
do this well. Do not let it slip by.”
The three major stem diseases that
affect canola — blackleg, clubroot
and sclerotinia stem rot — are easy to
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BY MARY MACARTHUR leys and sandy plains make it one of The turn-in date is June 20 and the The federal government created ling across the area.
the best military training facilities in take-out day is Oct. 31. Patrons can Buffalo National Park in 1907 on Special draws allow hunters to
CAMROSE BUREAU Canada. Every soldier deployed to choose when they bring the cattle what is now CFB Wainwright and
Afghanistan spent time at the mili- onto grass, but once on the base the established one of the last Plains shoot elk, deer, moose and grouse
WAINWRIGHT, Alta. — It may be tary base. cattle must stay until the end of bison herds in the country. in the fall.
the ultimate multi-use grazing area. October.
It’s also one of the best ranges for The bison were removed from the Rangeland on the base is a combi-
The cattle at the Canadian Forces grazing cattle. With no fences, the Loonen said the lack of fences on park in 1939 and the land turned nation of sand dunes and prairie
Base in Wainwright share the range cows are free to wander anywhere the base makes it difficult to man- over to the Department of National parkland. It is one of the only bases
with hunters, pipelines, gas well on the base, including the perma- age grazing. Defence for an army training facili- that is good for “mounted and dis-
activity, tanks, bombs and soldiers. nent danger areas, which include ty. During the Second World War, mounted” training.
shooting with live ammunition, One solution is a later turn- in date the area was used as a prisoner of
Cows have the right to wander bombs and possible undetonated to ensure the grass has a good start. war camp for German soldiers. Kelly Sturgess, CFB Wainwright’s
across the 148,000 acre base, but live ammunition. Cattle herds are also dropped stra- base environmental officer, said
the military and its activity have tegically across the base, and the In 1988, gas well development was ensuring the rangeland stays in
priority. “Very few cattle get shot,” Loonen herds tend to stay where they’re left. allowed at the base in certain areas good condition is a challenge.
said during a Society for Range with strict guidelines.
“The army is tolerant of grazing,” Management tour of the base. Dugouts almost every mile Shooting with live ammunition
said Harry Loonen, a rangeland throughout the base ensure the cat- Well sites must be below ground usually starts a fire once a year in the
agrologist with Alberta’s sustain- The biggest danger to cattle is tle don’t have to travel far for water. to prevent the well heads from get- permanent danger area. Because of
able resource development depart- being hit by a military vehicle at ting in the way of military training. the danger of other unexploded
ment and one of the grassland night if they lie down on a road to A low stocking rate means cattle They are buried inside giant culverts ammunition in the area, the fire is
managers. rest. The cattle usually move to qui- have little reason to wander in three metres underground and cov- allowed to spread until it hits the
eter areas when the shooting starts. search of better grazing and get in ered with a large grate strong enough fireguard and is extinguished.
“If the cattle get in the way of the the way of military manoeuvres. to withstand a 60 tonne Leopard
army, then they don’t want the The cattle do have rank, as one tank. Most of the permanent danger
cows.” group of British soldiers discov- Ranchers must plan their pasture zones are burned every two to three
ered. One animal was shot for a checks carefully. They must phone An energy industry consultant is years.
Eighty percent of Camp Wain- barbecue, but the soldiers quickly first before arriving and may not be hired to act as a liaison between the
wright is on provincial land and the discovered that the rules of private let on the base if there is action on gas companies and the military “It’s been burned for 50 years,”
other 20 percent is owned by the property apply and they were the range. base. said Sturgess, a civilian employee at
federal government. forced to compensatetheproducer. the base.
Patrons receive a slight reduction Pipelines are buried twice as deep
More than 5,000 soldiers de- Sixty to 70 grazing patrons bring in in rental rates because of the extra as traditional pipelines because of The frequent fires mean the per-
scended on Camp Wainwright for 6,600 cows, calves and bulls a year. challenges involved in grazing cat- the heavy armoured vehicles travel- manent danger areas have grass but
military training this spring. The tle on a military base. little tree or shrub cover to create
wide open spaces, trees, river val- distinct grazing areas.
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Retired University of Alberta pro- it with a blade mounted on the front ABOVE: Military activity takes
fessor Art Bailey said a study from of a tank and then used the same priority over anything else at CFB
1975 showed that the frequent equipment to restore the site. Wainwright, including gas activity.
burning does not affect soil organic The 180 gas wells on the 148,000
matter. The position of environmental spe- acre military base are buried in
cialist was created in 1996 on all the ground and covered with a
“The study shows that prescribed Canadian military bases. Sturgess grate strong enough to withstand
burning early in the season, organic has used the job to stress the need for a 60 tonne Leopard tank.
matter in the top six inches was 11.5 good land stewardship during mili- LEFT: The rule at CFB Wainwright
percent compared to 8.1 percent in tary activity. is: if you didn’t drop it, don’t pick
the unburned areas,” he said. it up. Dropped shells and other
For example, he asks soldiers not to explosives are part of the dangers
“Burning keeps out the woody mix topsoil and clay when reclaiming of grazing on a military base.
material, and the soil organic matter trenches. | MARY MACARTHUR PHOTOS
was higher. This is one of the key dis-
coveries we made.” Spotted knapweed was found on
the base in 2003, and an extensive
Rangeland burning is a natural eradication program was intro-
consequence of military action, but duced, including washing military
so is ripping up grass with armoured vehicles before coming onto the
vehicles and digging kilometres long base.
trenches through the sand dunes.
“Soldiers from across Canada bring
Sturgess’s job as an environmental their vehicles and equipment here,”
specialist is to convince soldiers and Sturgess said.
officers to take care of the grassland
and repair the damage. If they don’t, “No other department moves more
an area that is ideal for military train- equipment. We’re a big vector for
ing will become useless. moving invasive plants.”
“It’s the premier training area for However, the primary role of the
Canadian forces in Canada,” he said. military base is training soldiers,
and Sturgess said it’s a continual
This spring, soldiers built a three- struggle to balance military training
kilometre-long anti-tank trench as and long-term environmental
part of a training exercise. They built sustainability.
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CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE | LIVESTOCK, LEGUMES
Forages, manure key to conservation ag
Building blocks of no-till | Combining crop and animal production reduces weeds and builds organic matter in the soil
BY ED WHITE You have to really screw it up tions has often concluded that forage agriculture plenty of opportunities to of legumes, forages and livestock in
bad not to make cover crops pay and manure are key building blocks broadcast their message to fellow soil rotations for many years, but getting
WINNIPEG BUREAU if you have livestock. of robust conservation agriculture conservation advocates. their conclusions from study plots to
systems. commercial acreages hasn’t hap-
Livestock and legumes were tout- STEVE GROFF Basic soil conservation practices pened often.
ed at the World Congress on Conser- COVER CROP SEED PROVIDER Researchers in many parts of the are only beginning in much of the
vation Agriculture as the keys to world, including at the University of U.S., and some farmers won’t make Many farmers can make the move
long-term success for no-till and also had to remind researchers and Manitoba, have found that combin- the leap directly into no-till farm- from conventional tillage to cover-
low-till. extension agronomists that a diverse ing crop and animal production ing. cropping or no-till, but adding forage
rotation containing more than corn, offers the best hope that low tillage, and livestock into conventional crop
However, even at an international soybeans and cereal crops will be low input agriculture can survive the As a result, U.S. conservation agri- production has been too much for
gathering of the world’s leading pro- essential for producing the best con- evolution of weeds and other chal- culture proponents are making it a most to consider.
ponents of conservation agricul- tinuous long-term no-till and con- lenges. priority to convince them to get into
ture, advocates of livestock and servation practices. cover cropping. However, Groff said researchers
legumes sometimes needed to re- Many think that simply rotating a have begun to show farmers how to
mind the audience not to forget Forages and manure help suppress handful of grains, corn and soybeans Forages and livestock inclusion do more than just buy new machin-
about these elements of sustainable weeds, build soil organic matter isn’t likely to produce a sustainable was presented as the key to the long- ery and adopt new practices. They’re
rotations. more than endless rotations of crops long-term rotation. term viability of rotations and the able to demonstrate systems that
and fertilize the soil. They are part of easiest way to demonstrate the eco- make sense to farmers who know
“Nobody is talking about animal the critical third element of conser- Legumes are important for their nomic gains of switching from con- how plants operate.
production,” a Moroccan represen- vation agriculture: a diverse and nitrogen-fixing and weed-combat- ventional tillage.
tative said during a session on robust rotation. ing properties, while forages offer the “We have all this cool technology
extending conservation agriculture same advantages plus provide fod- “You have to really screw it up bad out there … but now we’re marrying
practices to the world’s millions of Research on long-term no-till rota- der for livestock and produce not to make cover crops pay if you that with tried and true biology,” said
smallholder farmers. manure, which is the best fertilizer in have livestock,” said Steve Groff, a Groff.
many situations. Pennsylvania farmer and cover crop
“We are completely ignoring this.” seed provider. “That whole concept of taking the
Advocates of big acreage farming The congress gave those who sup- technology and using that with biol-
systems such as those in Canada, the port including legumes, forages and “Livestock, cover crops, they’re ogy is the foundation for our 21st
United States, Australia and Brazil livestock in no-till and conservation going to pay. It’s just a no-brainer.” century agriculture.”
Researchers have praised the role
VACCINATION PROGRAMS | ALLERGIC REACTIONS, INFECTIONS
Vaccines must be properly handled
ANIMAL HEALTH of the most powerful leukotoxin-pro- treat allergic reactions if advised by a Poorly handled or administered vaccines can result in deadly toxic
ducing bacteria at the same time. veterinarian. Allergic reactions usu- reactions, allergic reactions and site infections. | FILE PHOTO
ROY LEWIS, DVM ally happen soon after the injections.
We see more leukotoxic effects in The animal shows rapid breathing,
Vaccination programs have dairy herds because they use more swelling or puffy eyes, depending on
become a common part of bio- gram negative vaccines. As well, dairy the degree of allergic reaction.
security efforts for livestock cows are under the production stress
operations. of milking. Treatment may need to be repeated
a few times.
Following best practice vaccination Some genetic lines seem more sus-
protocols controls disease, minimizes ceptible to the leukotoxic effect. It is a good practice to walk through
antibiotic use, improves production recently vaccinated cattle to check for
and decreases death or losses from Other factors that increase the odds reactions. They are rare, but my expe-
abortion. of having a leukotoxic reaction rience is that when they do come it is in
include parasitism, poor nutrition (a multiple cases.
Veterinarians can help producers lack of micro minerals) and the poten-
develop protocols that minimize or tial of having slight acidosis (grain The good news is that most animals
eliminate vaccination problems such overload). with allergic reactions can be saved if
as leukotoxic effects from gram-nega- caught in time.
tive vaccines, allergic reactions, vac- Vaccines designed to combat E. coli,
cine site infections and poor immune vibrio and salmonella (seen more in Vaccine reactions can turn into
response from a myriad factors. the United States) are at the top of the infections. To avoid infections:
list for leukotoxin-producing severity. • Change needles frequently.
There are two types of vaccines: Histophilus, foot rot, pinkeye and pas- • Make sure the syringe has been
those for viral infections and those for teurella (pneumonia) vaccines are in
bacterial infections. the middle group, while leptospirosis cleaned before starting.
vaccines are in the least leukotoxin- • Don’t vaccinate through manure.
The bacteria come in two forms: producing category. • Use the proper sized needle.
gram positive and gram negative. • Don’t vaccinate in the rain because
The effects are cumulative so pro-
Gram positive include clostridial ducers who need to give lots of gram the water washes dust and debris
diseases and anthrax. They don’t pro- negative vaccines may be encouraged into the needle hole.
duce leukotoxins. by their veterinarian to spread them Most investigations into abscessa-
out by a week or more. tion following vaccination discover
Gram negative bacteria are most of that the animals were vaccinated in a
the other bacteria we vaccinate Vigorously shaking vaccines when rainstorm or shower.
against, such as respiratory pathogens they are rehydrated can release more I realize vaccinations must be fin-
and E. coli. They are used for scours leukotoxins than when they are ished once they have been started, but
prevention and to control E. coli mas- swirled. These leukotoxins also watch the weather forecast to deter-
titis in dairy herds. increase as the vaccine ages and if it mine the best, dry day on which to
becomes too hot or cold. process. This may prevent these vac-
These bacteria can produce leuko- cine infections.
toxins, and some are worse than oth- Clearly it is important to properly Poor immune response depends on
ers. We should avoid using too many handle vaccines. Question your vet- stress levels, nutrition, exposure to
of them at the same time. erinarian if you need help sorting organisms and parasitic burden.
out vaccination protocols. They will A good vaccination program can be
The leukotoxic effect causes rapid be aware which vaccines result in overwhelmed by poor management
breathing and foaming at the mouth the leukotoxic stacking effect and exposure to lots of organisms.
and can lead to abortions and death. described. Vaccination does not guarantee a
Cattle that do recover may be in disease-free herd.
chronic poor health and susceptible Vaccines can have adjuvants to Use it as an adjunct to good manage-
to other diseases. enhance the immune response, and ment to increase productivity.
they sometimes trigger allergic reac- Select the right vaccines by consult-
Do not vaccinate with more than two tions. This is more common with ing with a veterinarian.
killed bacterins and killed vaccines
rather than with the modified live vac- Roy Lewis works as a technical services
cines. veterinarian part time with Merck Animal
Health in Alberta.
Always have a bottle of epinephrine
as well as an antihistamine and a
dexamethasone (steroid) on hand to
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MOSQUITOES | CONTROL
Expert sneaks up on wigglers with biocontrol
Avoids mosquito fogging Danielle Grant shows off the dipper she uses to collect mosquito larvae from standing water. If there are larvae It is not harmful to mammals or drag-
| Larva eat bacteria in the present, she may treat the area with a natural product containing a bacteria that kills them. The product is onflies. Grant sprinkles the treat-
product, which destroys granular and is spread with a small unit that resembles a grass seeder. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTO ment on the surface of water when
their digestive systems she finds larvae.
may not be found, she told an agri- mosquitoes, Grant has opted for a bacillus thuringiensis.
BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH The treatment is available from
culture tour group. granular product that contains a The larva eat the bacteria, which in farm supply stores in 20 kilogram
CALGARY BUREAU bags or small bricks that last for 150
Rather than fogging problem adult naturally occurring bacteria called turn destroys their digestive system. days. The granules are spread with a
LANGDON, Alta. — Danielle Grant unit that looks like a hand held grass
has learned some tricks in the war seeder and need to go on standing
against mosquitoes as she attempts water.
to get ahead of the pests before they
reach adulthood. “They are not going to be on any
water source that ripples from waves.
Grant is a private pest management Their bodies are so small they can
consultant who works with munici- drown easily,” she said.
palities to control mosquitoes by
monitoring stagnant water bodies, Mosquito larvae, which are also
collecting samples and applying a called wigglers, can live in water for
biocontrol product to kill the larvae. seven to 14 days, depending on water
temperature. They come to the sur-
She has learned to be quiet and face frequently to breathe and eat
patient when looking for mosquito algae or other small organisms living
larvae because they respond to in the water.
waves and motion. The larvae do
their best toavoid her when she takes They molt four times and become a
samples of stagnant water with a pupa at the last stage.
small dipper.
Mosquito pupae, also called tum-
“If you cast a shadow on your water, blers, live in water for one to four
then that instantly alerts them to a days, floating on the surface and not
predator,” she said. eating. They dive in a tumbling
motion when disturbed and then
The larvae will respond by tum- return to the surface.
bling to the bottom of the water and
The metamorphosis of the mos-
quito into an adult is completed
within the pupal stage.
AQUATICS | PEST SEED TREATMENT | NEONICOTINOIDS
Waterways Neonicotinoids threaten ecosystem,
not just pollinators, warns scientist
threatened
by zebra BY JEFFREY CARTER conclusions from that assessment ments does not necessarily increase
were published in the same journal crop yields but appears to be threat-
mussels Zebra mussels can plug irrigation FOR THE WESTERN PRODUCER in June. ening pollinator and soil health as
networks. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTO well as promoting insect pest resist-
DRESDEN, Ont. — A Quebec Pierre Petelle, vice-president of ance. Extensive and wide-scale use
BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH the reservoir, which is part of the biologist says the Ontario govern- chemistry with CropLife Canada, of any single insecticide has the
Western Irrigation District. The dan- ment took a solid first step in an- questioned whether the task force proven potential to become a threat
CALGARY BUREAU gers to agriculture are significant nouncing its intention to reduce the has addressed the issue from a sci- to agrobiodiversity,” the paper said.
because the mussels reproduce so use of neonicotinoid insecticides. entific perspective.
CHESTERMERE, Alta — It takes quickly. “While the link between non-tar-
only two cups of water to spread Madeline Chagnon of Université “A small group of scientists said get impacts of these systemic
zebra mussels, an invasive creature Mussels that entered the Bow River du Québec is a member of the Task they reviewed over 800 existing insecticides and their effects on
that plugs up infrastructure and eats could quickly move downstream and Force on Systemic Pesticides, an studies and came to some new and ecosystem services are not always
other aquatic animals out of house into irrigation networks, dams and international group of more than 50 truly alarming conclusions,” he said. clear in the published literature,
and home. hydroelectric systems. scientists formed five years ago. Her their widespread use, persistent
paper about systemic pesticides was “Conveniently, this group seems nature and toxicity to a broad range
Programs across Canada and the Zebra mussels look like a striped published in the Environmental Sci- to have found one solution to a of beneficial organisms are strong
United States are urging boaters and clam. ence and Pollution Research Journal plethora of environmental issues, indications that ecosystem services
fishers to clean, drain and dry their July 14. saying that if we ban these products, dependent on these organism may
equipment before moving from one They can survive out of water for 30 the struggles of songbirds, amphib- be at risk.”
lake to the next. days and are capable of laying a mil- “Most of us with the task force feel ians, bees and other benefit insects
lion eggs a year. They start out as there’s enough science now to take would be over.” The task force concluded that
“Invasive aquatic species are microscopic larvae and are produc- action,” she said. knowledge gaps remain despite the
potentially one of the biggest threats ing eggs by six weeks of age. Information questioned growing body of published evidence
to our fresh water resources,” says “At a certain point you need to ask concerning the insecticides.
Sharina Kennedy of Alberta’s envi- There is no feasible control, and the yourself, ‘how many papers do we Petelle cited Statistics Canada
ronment and sustainable resource mussels cannot be eaten because need before we do something?’ ” numbers that show bee populations Neonicotinoids represent one-
development department. they produce a toxin. in Canada are robust and growing. third of the insecticide market.
Chagnonsaidthewidespreaduseof He said many of the studies re-
Quadra and zebra mussels arrived Besides gluing themselves to infra- the chemicals threatens soil, aquatic viewed by the group were conduct- Chagnon said neonic application
in bilge water in cargo ships from structure and other animals, the and terrestrial ecosystems and food ed under laboratory conditions rates are 100 to 200 times less than
Europe, and the threat spread when mussels also consume the plankton security as well as pollinators. using unrealistically high doses of DDT, but they are 5,000 to 10,000
the water was emptied into the Great and algae used as food by native spe- neonicotinoids. times more toxic.
Lakes in the 1980s. cies. The result is a clear water body “Our main conclusion is that the
that does not support life. widespread use of these chemicals Chagnon’s paper focuses on eco- The federal Pest Management
States such as Idaho have devel- is not only affecting bees, it’s affect- systems, including the threat that Regulatory Agency determined in
oped major inspection stations, trac- However, they seem to avoid blue ing many other organisms,” she neonicotinoids pose for wild pol- September “that current agricul-
ing where equipment came from and green algae. said. linators, beneficial soil organisms tural practices related to the use of
where it is going. They focus on boat such as earthworms and fresh water neonicotinoid-treated corn and
traffic, fishing gear, float planes and “Where there are mussels there are “We need to at least reduce the use. aquatic systems. soybean seed are not sustainable.”
aquaculture operations. often blue green algae problems,” With the seed coating, about 90 per-
Kennedy said. cent of the active ingredient is use- Chagnon found the impact on pol- Added Chagnon: “What I find to
Inspection stations have found less in targeting the pests. It’s going linators to be a major concern. The have been a failure (by the PMRA) is
boaters were destined for eight lakes They were found in Lake Winnipeg into the environment.… We need to paper said 15 to 30 percent of human that neonicotinoids don’t have a full
in Alberta. Most recently, inspectors last year, but treatments of liquid pot- get back to integrated pest manage- food depends on pollination servi- registration. It’s a temporary regis-
intercepted a boat destined for Ches- ash and other chemicals appeared to ment: the right product at the right ces, while the yield and quality of 70 tration because they didn’t have all
termere Lake east of Calgary. kill the larvae. None were found this place at the right dose.” percent of the 124 major crops eaten the studies that were required.”
summer, according to Manitoba by humans are enhanced through
“That boat turned out to be mussel Conservation. Chagnon’s paper represents one insect pollination. The task force may release addi-
fouled,” she told an agriculture tour. chapter of the task force’s World- tional reports in the future. These
Those who find attached mussels wide Integrated Assessment on the “Widespread use of seed treat- could include research concerning
A large town has grown up around on boats or other water equipment risks of neonicotinoids and fipronil potential human health impacts.
may report them to 855-366-BOAT. to biodiversity and ecosystems. The
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“It has the potential to operate at NAME EXCH CLOSE LAST WK
300 head an hour, so in an eight hour
shift we could probably do 2,400 Agrium TSX 99.61 98.22
head,” he said. 108.28 113.15
BASF OTC 132.83 136.79
The new killing operation should
reduce costs to $2.38 per head. Bayer Ag OTC 53.71 51.69
64.93 65.55
However, the plant needs more Sungold Specialty Meats plans to expand to reduce Canada’s imports of lamb. Almost all imports come from Dow Chemical NY
New Zealand and Australia. | FILE PHOTO 7.81 6.95
Dupont NY 115.79 119.98
BioSyent Inc. TSXV 47.1 47.79
39.42 38.73
CANADIAN IMPORTS “Volume is what is going to give us French processing equipment was Monsanto NY 71.44 72.74
the ability to grow our business and introduced to wash the head and
Lamb imports to Canada in million pay producers who work with us to remove the wool. The ears can be Mosaic NY
kilograms: do the same,” he said. removed for pet food, and the heads
with the skin left on can be sold to PotashCorp TSX
2009 15.56 Sungold processed 50,000 head in new markets.
2011 and hopes to handle 75,000 this Syngenta ADR
2010 13.2 year. Production should increase to The plant also has new techniques
100,000 head per year by 2015. for removing feet. It has halal certifi- TRANSPORTATION
2011 13.07 cation, and there is a market in the
Miles Kliner of Sungold said the Muslim community for feet. NAME EXCH CLOSE LAST WK
2012 13.31 plant has previously handled beef
and bison, but it is exclusively lamb Offal that was previously rendered CN Rail TSX 74.02 73.08
2013 15.63 now. will be separated and can be used for CPR TSX 210.43 209.09
pet food.
Source: CFIA | WP GRAPHIC More automation results in a clean- List courtesy of Ian Morrison, financial adviser with the
er product and separates body parts “The idea is to turn things that are Calgary office of Raymond James Ltd., member of the
lambs to meet this potential and that formerly had no value and were costs into things that are revenue,” Canadian Investor Protection Fund. The listed equity
hopes incentives such as a quality costly to dispose. said Kliner. prices included were obtained from Thomson Reuters
grid and contracts might encourage and the OTC prices included were obtained from PI
Alberta farms to expand. Securities Ltd., Assiniboia Farmland LP. The data listed
in this list has been obtained from sources believed to
be reliable, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Within
the last 12 months, Raymond James Ltd. has undertaken
an underwriting liability or has provided advice for a fee
with respect to the securities of Alliance Grain. For more
information, Morrison can be reached at 403-221-0396
or 1-877-264-0333.
DAIRY | OWNERSHIP
Canadian co-op Agropur to double size of U.S. operations with new dairy acquisition
REUTERS AND WESTERN PRODUCER STAFF The acquisition, due to close Aug. 1, “This transaction, combined with expects to fund the deal using its buy Northumberland Dairy Co-
includes three Davisco cheese pro- the most recent ones in Canada, will existing cash resources and new operative’s dairy and food distribu-
Canadian dairy co-operative Agro- cessing factories in Le Sueur, Min- increase our sales to over $5.8 billion credit facilities. tion assets in New Brunswick for an
pur is buying the dairy processing nesota, Jerome, Idaho, and Lake Cdn on an annualized basis, and we undisclosed purchase price.
assets of U.S.-based Davisco Foods Norden, South Dakota, and an ingre- should reach 5.3 billion litres of milk Desjardins Capital Markets acted
International Inc. dients plant in Nicollet, Minnesota. processed each year in 41 plants as financial adviser to the company. The agreement includes Northum-
Davisco is based in Le Sueur and across North America. berland’s plant in Miramichi, N.B.,
The deal, which follows recent employs 900 people. Earlier this month, Agropur which processes 27 million litres of
expansion in Western Canada and “As a result of this acquisition, the announcedanagreementwithSobeys milk per year, as well as distribution
the Maritimes, would double Agro- “With over $1 billion US in annual U.S. operations of Agropur should to buy several dairy processing plants centres and its brands.
pur’s U.S. processing operations and sales, this acquisition is by far the larg- reach the top five cheese and ingredi- in Western Canada that the grocery
increase its global milk intake by 50 est transaction in Agropur’s 76-year ents processors in the United States chain had acquired when it bought The acquired operations have
percent, the company said in a news history,” Agropur president Serge to even better serve its clients.” Canada Safeway. It also signed a sup- annual sales of $67 million. Nor-
release. Riendeau said in a news release. ply agreement with Sobeys. thumberland will keep its hardware
Quebec-based Agropur said it and building supply operations.
It also announced its intention to
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GROWTH STRATEGY | OPTIONS
Farm expansion options go beyond expensive land purchases
PERSPECTIVES generation make the rounds in the ple investors. Caution is needed, on what you do best. Improved management
ON MANAGEMENT community to let people know that especially if the investment is into a
they are intending to return to the non-farm business. Niche There is yet another growth option:
TERRY BETKER farm. Some owners will want to help improving or expanding manage-
a younger person get started. Skill sets don’t always transfer to a A niche is a small and unique mar- ment so that you can do more with
Land values came up recently at a new business. In other words, you ket that usually has little or no com- and extract better profits from what
meeting I had with a farm family. A strategy to reduce acreage is not can be a great farmer but it doesn’t petition. Business niches can often you already have.
It wasn’t a surprise, consider- so obvious. There are farms whose necessarily mean you’ll be a great achieve greater profit levels.
ing that land values have been a top- growth strategy is to become smaller business owner. This personal growth fully comple-
of-mind subject lately at a lot of and more efficient. Challenges include finding the ments any of the business related
meetings. There are different opinions on right niche and protecting it from strategies.
Extensification this, but generally, know what you do others who, by entering the niche,
There are usually two parts to the and do it well. will tend to drive down prices and Improving the management of
discussion: value and availability. The strategy here is to diversify into erode profit. what you have is your best competi-
other businesses. Intensification tive advantage.
What land values will do is anyone’s Value-add
guess. Same goes for availability. The new business could comple- Similar to downsizing, this strat- Terry Betker is a farm management
ment the core farm, such as custom egy results in “less” and not “more.” This is similar to a niche strategy consultant based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He
The discussion is generally about spraying, or be a non-farm venture. and can be an outcome of an intensi- can be reached at 204.782.8200 or terry.
land ownership, but there is defi- Sometimes the most important fication tactic. [email protected].
nitely a spill-over into rental. These businesses can be local or aspect of growth is to let some of the
distant and can have single or multi- other businesses go so you can focus
What was of particular interest in
the meeting with this family was the
limiting impact of high land values
on growth.
In this case, growth meant more
acres, but competition for land is
fierce where this family farms and
not much is anticipated to come onto
the market.
So, what to do?
The family believes that businesses
should grow and that they run the
risk of stagnating if they don’t. As
well, another generation is almost
ready to join the business, but the
senior generation is not ready to
retire. Clearly, growth is needed.
The family decided to develop a
written growth strategy that included
looking at various options.
The following are some of the more
common business related growth
strategies:
Status quo
Remaining at a constant size isn’t a
growth strategy but is a strategy
nonetheless. Given the constraints to
finding additional acres, this strategy
is considered by many farms.
Scale
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CATTLE & SHEEP GRAINS
Steers 600-700 lb. Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) ICE Futures Pulse and Special Crops
(average $/cwt) Canada
Grade A Live Previous Year Rail Previous
July 18-24 July 11-17 ago July 18-24 July 11-17 Barley (Oct.) Source: STAT Publishing, which solicits bids from Maviga N.A.,
Steers Legumex Walker, CGF Brokerage, Parrish & Heimbecker, Simpson
Alberta Alta. 164.00 166.25 119.86 274.25-278.75 271.75-274.75 $145 Seeds and Alliance Grain Traders. Prices paid for dressed product
Ont. 156.34-173.56 160.48-175.48 122.31 276.00-280.00 276.00-280.00 $140 at plant.
$240 $135
277.50-278.75 270.00-274.75 $130 July 28 Avg. July 21
$235 275.00-279.00 275.00-279.00 $125
Heifers n/a n/a 119.06 Laird lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 21.50-23.75 22.43 20.88
$230 Alta. 146.29-170.78 122.03 Canfax 6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Laird lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 15.00-17.00 16.25 16.25
Richlea lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 19.00-20.00 19.50 19.90
$225 Ont. 151.47-171.50 Durum (Oct.)
Eston lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 15.50-19.75 17.14 16.36
$220 $260 Eston lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 12.40-13.00 12.85 12.85
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 $250 Sm. Red lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) 23.75-27.75 25.14 24.32
$240
*Live f.o.b. feedlot, rail f.o.b. plant. $230
$220
Saskatchewan Feeder Cattle ($/cwt) Cattle Slaughter Sm. Red lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 18.50-19.00 18.88 18.88
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28
$250 Peas, green No. 1 ($/bu) 8.80-10.50 9.26 9.56
Milling Wheat (Oct.)
$240 Sask. Man. Alta. B.C. To July 19 Fed. inspections only Peas, green 10% bleach ($/bu) 7.80-8.00 7.96 7.96
$220
$230 Steers Canada U.S. $210 Peas, med. yellow No. 1 ($/bu) 6.00-6.50 6.38 6.15
900-1000 1,494,459 16,733,313 $200 6.08
$220 800-900 no sales Report 185-205 Report To date 2014 1,416,526 17,782,634 $190 Peas, sm. yellow No. 2 ($/bu) 6.00-6.50 6.43 8.27
n/a 700-800 180-207 not 198-220 not To date 2013 $180
600-700 198-225 208-230 % Change 14/13 +5.5 -5.9 Maple peas ($/bu) 8.00-8.40 8.27
$210 500-600 226-258 available 225-252 available 6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 400-500 no sales - 240-260 -
Heifers 240-270 - 250-270 - Cash Prices
Manitoba 800-900 - - Feed peas ($/bu) 4.25-4.35 4.28 4.28
700-800 Canola (cash - Nov.)
$235 600-700 Mustard, yellow, No. 1 (¢/lb) 38.00-40.00 39.00 39.00
500-600 $470
400-500 Chicago Futures ($US/cwt) $460 Mustard, brown, No. 1 (¢/lb) 32.30-34.00 33.58 33.58
300-400 $450
$230 $440 Mustard, Oriental, No. 1 (¢/lb) 28.50-30.00 29.50 29.50
Canfax $430
$225 Steers Close Close Trend Year Canaryseed (¢/lb) 23.50-24.00 23.71 22.93
Heifers 6/20 6/26 7/4 7/11 7/18 7/25
$220 Cows July 25 July 18 ago Desi chickpeas (¢/lb) 15.20-16.00 15.73 15.73
Bulls Canola (basis - Nov.)
n/a n/a no sales Report 184-205 Report Live Cattle Kabuli, 8mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 16.00-20.00 16.13 16.13
$215 no sales not 195-219 not Aug 159.10 $40 Kabuli, 7mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 11.00-16.00 11.88 11.88
204-229 203-230 Oct 159.80 $20 B-90 ckpeas, No. 1 (¢/lb) 11.00-18.75 14.31 14.31
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 220-244 available 215-240 available Dec 158.78 151.63 +7.47 121.80 $0
no sales - 217-246 - Feb 156.85 154.33 +5.47 125.85 $-20
Heifers 500-600 lb. no sales - no sales - Apr 156.35 154.55 +4.23 128.65 $-40 Cash Prices
(average $/cwt) - - 153.78 +3.07 129.93
154.18 +2.17 130.85 6/20 6/26 7/4 7/11 7/18 7/25 July 23 July 16 Year Ago
Canfax No. 3 Oats Saskatoon ($/tonne) 125.19 132.22 201.30
Alberta Feeder Cattle Feed Wheat (Lethbridge) Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb) 18.90 20.10 21.75
Average Carcass Weight Aug 218.25 211.65 +6.60 152.60
$250 Sep 219.25 212.30 +6.95 156.00 $205
$240 July 19/14 July 20/13 YTD 14 YTD 13 Oct 218.85 212.55 +6.30 158.10 $200 U.S. Grain Cash Prices ($US/bu.) July 25
$230 Nov 218.28 211.90 +6.38 158.93 $195
$220 840 853 843 872 Jan 212.20 206.75 +5.45 159.05 $190 USDA 5.84
$210 762 796 787 818 $185 5.36
701 684 680 675 Est. Beef Wholesale ($/cwt) No. 1 DNS (14%) Montana elevator 9.00
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 912 817 916 910 6/20 6/26 7/4 7/11 7/18 7/25 No. 1 DNS (13%) Montana elevator 4.20
No. 1 Durum (13%) Montana elevator n/a
Saskatchewan U.S. Cash cattle ($US/cwt) Montreal This wk Last wk Yr. ago Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) No. 1 Malt Barley Montana elevator
277-279 277-279 220-221 No. 2 Feed Barley Montana elevator
$250 Slaughter cattle (35-65% choice) Steers Heifers $560
163.85 Canfax $540
$240 164.28 $520
National 163.98 163.25 Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head) $500
$230 260.00 $480
Kansas 164.27 July 18 July 11 Grain Futures
$220 6/20 6/26 7/4 7/11 7/18 7/25
n/a n/a Nebraska 163.44 2.78 July 28 July 21 Trend Year ago
0.18-0.21 Barley (cash - Oct.)
$210 Nebraska (dressed) 255.73 Base rail (index 100) 3.00 1.40-1.60 490.40
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 $205 493.80
0.40 497.60
Manitoba Range 0.18-0.21 $200 Basis: $53 Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) 500.10
SunGold Meats
Feeders No. 1 (800-900 lb) Steers Trend Feeder lambs 1.50-1.90 $195 Nov 447.10 433.90 +13.20 256.00
South Dakota n/a n/a $190 259.00
$230 Billings n/a n/a Sheep (live) 0.50 $185 Jan 451.10 437.20 +13.90 266.00
Dodge City n/a
$225 212.00 6/20 6/26 7/4 7/11 7/18 7/25 Mar 451.70 437.10 +14.60 296.00
USDA 301.00
$220 Canola and barley are basis May 448.20 433.10 +15.10
par region. Feed wheat basis 194.00
$215 July 21 July 14 Lethbridge. Basis is best bid. Wpg ICE Milling Wheat ($/tonne) 199.00
n/a n/a New lambs 1.80-2.57 2.00-2.37 Chicago Nearby Oct 190.00 186.00 +4.00 6.5150
$210 65-80 lb 1.75-2.10 1.95-2.21 Futures ($US/100 bu.) 6.6325
80-95 lb 1.80-1.96 1.81-2.10 6.7325
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Cattle / Beef Trade > 95 lb 1.78-1.92 1.60-1.97 Corn (Sept.) Dec 195.00 191.00 +4.00 6.7925
> 110 lb 0.85-1.88 1.20-1.75
Exports % from 2014 Feeder lambs 1.35-1.90 1.30-1.90 $450 Mar 196.00 203.00 -7.00 3.3600
Sheep 0.85-0.95 0.85-0.95 $420 3.2725
Canadian Beef Production Sltr. cattle to U.S. (head) 400,747 (1) -4.2 Rams 0.80-0.90 0.80-0.90 $390 Wpg ICE Durum Wheat ($/tonne) 3.3175
Feeder C&C to U.S. (head) Kids $360
million lb. YTD % change Total beef to U.S. (tonnes) 230,067 (1) +41.3 65-110 65-110 $330 Oct 250.00 250.00 0.00 13.6750
Total beef, all nations (tonnes) 12.7200
Fed 1036.6 +4 90,972 (3) +9.6 6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Dec 256.00 256.00 0.00 12.2000
Non-fed 158.3 -4 12.2550
Total beef 1194.9 +3 126,114 (3) +9.1 Soybeans (Aug.) Wpg ICE Barley ($/tonne)
42.47
$1440 Oct 137.50 137.50 0.00 42.58
$1360 42.67
Imports % from 2014 $1280 Dec 139.50 139.50 0.00
$1200 438.9
Canfax Sltr. cattle from U.S. (head) n/a (2) n/a Ontario Stockyards Inc. $1120 Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.) 411.5
376.0
Feeder C&C from U.S. (head) 19,416 (2) -3.0 July 17 6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Sep 5.3475 5.3000 +0.0475
4.8925
EXCHANGE RATE: Total beef from U.S. (tonnes) 77,924 (4) -21.6 Wool lambs, new crop >80 lb 1.55-1.70 Oats (Sept.) Dec 5.5775 5.5425 +0.0350 4.7325
JULY 28 4.8600
Total beef, all nations (tonnes) 115,624 ( 4) -10.4 Wool lambs, new crop <80 lb 1.75 $400 Mar 5.8025 5.7725 +0.0300 4.9400
$1 Cdn. = $0.9250 U.S. $380
$1 U.S. = $1.0811 Cdn. (1) to July 12/14 (2) to May 31/14 (3) to May 31/14 (4) to July 19/14 Hair lambs, new crop 1.50-1.55 $360 May 5.9475 5.9250 +0.0225 7.3425
$340 7.4575
Agriculture Canada Fed sheep 0.42-0.52 $320 Chicago Oats ($US/bu.) 7.5825
7.6550
Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd. 6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Sep 3.6650 3.3175 +0.3475
6.9025
Minneapolis Nearby Dec 3.3750 3.2500 +0.1250 7.0075
Futures ($US/100bu.) 7.0950
HOGS Mar 3.2225 3.1900 +0.0325
Spring Wheat (Sept.)
Due to wide reporting and Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.)
collection methods, it is $720
misleading to compare hog $690 Aug 12.3650 11.7575 +0.6075
prices between provinces. $660
Fixed contract $/ckg Hog Slaughter $630 Sep 11.3700 10.9150 +0.4550
Index 100 Hog Price $600
Trends ($/ckg) Nov 11.0775 10.7150 +0.3625
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28
Alberta (Hams Maple Leaf Thunder To July 19 Fed. inspections only Jan 11.1425 10.7975 +0.3450
$260 Marketing) Sig 3 Creek Pork To date 2014 Canada U.S. Chicago Soy Oil (¢US/lb.)
$250 To date 2013 10,806,205 58,075,293
$240 Aug 24-Sep 06 July 25 July 25 % change 10,997,914 60,416,571 Aug 36.52 36.14 +0.38
$230 Sep 07-Sep 20 213.87-221.81 202.57-208.87
$220 Sep 21-Oct 04 205.44-207.92 197.41-200.06 14/13 -1.7 -3.9 Sep 36.60 36.21 +0.39
Oct 05-Oct 18 206.43-208.84 207.40-207.85
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Oct 19-Nov 01 203.87-205.86 197.83-200.77 Alta. Oct 36.62 36.17 +0.45
Nov 02-Nov 15 188.26-200.39 184.64-188.27 Sask.
Saskatchewan Nov 16-Nov 29 183.79-185.78 180.81-181.92 Chicago Soy Meal ($US/short ton)
Nov 30-Dec 13 178.32-179.31 179.64-181.72
$270 Dec 14-Dec 27 185.78-186.27 184.30-185.89 Aug 402.8 380.7 +22.1
$260 Dec 28-Jan 10 179.81-183.79 170.33-180.25
$250 176.32-176.32 167.55-170.69 Agriculture Canada Sep 375.2 360.1 +15.1
$240
$230 Index 100 hogs $/ckg Oct 360.2 349.7 +10.5
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Chicago Corn ($US/bu.)
Manitoba 249.10 Man. 240.00 Sep 3.6775 3.6400 +0.0375
248.95 Que. 262.56
$250 Dec 3.7675 3.7200 +0.0475
$240 *incl. wt. premiums
$230 Mar 3.8850 3.8375 +0.0475
$220
$210 May 3.9650 3.9225 +0.0425
6/23 6/27 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.)
Hogs / Pork Trade Sep 6.2125 6.2325 -0.0200
Export % from 2014 Import % from 2014 Dec 6.3075 6.3375 -0.0300
424,972 (1) -8.8 n/a n/a Mar 6.4275 6.4675 -0.0400
147,227 (2) +1.5 97,705 (3) -13.6
Sltr. hogs to/fm U.S. (head) 483,187 (2) -2.8 103,975 (3) -13.2 May 6.5000 6.5500 -0.0500
Total pork to/fm U.S. (tonnes)
Total pork, all nations (tonnes) (3) to July 19/14 Agriculture Canada Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.)
(1) to July 12/14 (2) to May 31/14 Sep 6.2550 6.2800 -0.0250
Dec 6.4025 6.3975 +0.0050
Mar 6.4750 6.4750 0.0000
Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt) Canadian Exports & Crush
Close Close Trend Year Close Close Trend Year To To Total Last
(1,000 MT) July 20 July 13 to date year
July 25 July 18 ago July 25 July 18 ago
371.8
Aug 123.63 127.08 -3.45 97.78 Apr 93.95 97.18 -3.23 84.23 Wheat 568.8 165.4 16835.3 13445.1
52.5
Oct 107.28 113.55 -6.27 84.80 May 93.00 95.50 -2.50 88.00 Durum 151.4 4671.7 4142.5
Oats 29.8 3.7 1095.7 1020.7
Dec 98.15 103.60 -5.45 81.85 Jun 94.80 97.30 -2.50 89.75 24.5
Barley 20.8 190.6 1267.4 1305.7
Feb 93.58 99.28 -5.70 83.60 Jul 92.40 94.50 -2.10 88.60 Flax 23.7 46.5 388.3 315.9
6.0
ELEVATOR (000 tonnes) July 20 July 13 YTD Canola 149.0 July 16 8485.2 6979.9
SHIPMENTS Alta. 248.4 282.3 13609.6 Peas 20.4 1801.6 1939.4
Sask. 451.4 480.1 19522.3 158.0
Man. 156.2 149.6 6460.0 Lentils 9.3 363.1 n/a
(1,000 MT) July 23 to date Last year
Canola crush 155.7 6791.5 6598.0
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IT’S SHOW TIME | Fillmore-Francis 4-H Beef Club members Dustin Spencer, back, Becky
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SASKATCHEWAN ALBERTA MANITOBA
Temperature Precipitation Temperature Precipitation Temperature Precipitation
last week
last week since April 1 last week last week since April 1 last week last week since April 1
High Low High Low High Low
mm mm % mm mm % mm mm %
Assiniboia 28.2 9.5 32.5 276.7 139 Brooks 28.1 7.2 19.5 187.2 113 Brandon 26.0 10.1 8.7 459.5 204
Broadview 24.5 10.3 24.1 359.6 165 Calgary 7.2 5.5 355.9 160
Eastend 28.0 5.5 16.8 148.2 76 Cold Lake 26.3 9.5 5.6 192.8 85 Dauphin 25.3 9.1 16.2 281.7 120
Estevan 27.2 11.0 43.6 256.0 118 Coronation 12.0 15.6 379.8 178
Kindersley 25.4 7.5 37.6 267.0 154 Edmonton 28.7 7.8 27.4 312.6 152 Gimli 25.5 11.0 30.0 233.3 94
Maple Creek 30.8 5.7 12.4 126.2 70 Grande Prairie 3.9 239.2 101
Meadow Lake 27.6 6.7 37.6 299.5 155 High Level 25.0 5.0 24.7 199.2 108 Melita 25.8 10.6 46.5 317.4 136
Melfort 24.1 8.8 17.5 286.2 147 Lethbridge 8.5 9.7 258.7 105
Nipawin 24.8 7.8 17.0 308.2 148 Lloydminster 25.7 3.7 43.8 195.1 83 Morden 26.5 8.3
North Battleford 26.4 5.5 37.4 334.9 176 Medicine Hat
Prince Albert 25.7 6.4 22.4 386.7 190 Milk River 27.5 6.4 24.6 164.6 86 Portage La Prairie 26.3 7.6
Regina 29.2 10.5 15.5 300.6 152 Peace River 8.9
Rockglen 29.1 6.7 20.3 283.6 146 Pincher Creek 28.6 8.3 41.2 176.2 108 Swan River 26.2 9.5
Saskatoon 26.8 8.5 26.4 306.7 164 Red Deer 9.1
Swift Current 26.7 8.5 13.9 183.7 98 Stavely 26.5 6.4 13.7 303.9 160 Winnipeg 27.6 5.8
Val Marie 30.8 7.2 54.4 318.2 186 Vegreville
Yorkton 25.0 9.5 17.9 409.6 184 24.8 8.6 23.6 269.3 137
Wynyard 24.3 9.3 19.8 318.7 156
32.6 7.6 16.0 185.7 114 BRITISH COLUMBIA
30.3 4.8 4.9 176.1 87 78
28.3 4.5 11.9 123.6 68 Cranbrook 31.3 6.0 132.8 70
9.7 132.7 103
26.5 3.8 3.2 244.3 96 Fort St. John 26.1 24.4 116.0 102
26.8 141.9 65
24.8 6.8 25.4 306.7 122 Kamloops 32.9 7.9 124.7
24.5 7.2 6.2 332.6 147 Kelowna 32.4
26.6 6.4 40.2 265.5 134 Prince George 25.9
All data provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service: www.agr.gc.ca/drought.
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