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Changes in air temperature throughout the day, especially in standing canola in hot, drying inds, dramatically affects harvestability by changing pod moisture, crop humidity and even ho air moves through a combine s fans.

ccording to research from the rairie gricultural achinery Institute, higher harvest losses occur in cooler conditions, those belo .

hen canola plants are harvested in the heat, they brea apart more easily. hen a combine is set for hotter eather settings but runs in cool conditions, hole canola pods may o through and out. ore seeds out the bac mean less mar etable yield and a greater eed seed ban of volunteer canola.

hec harvest losses and ad ust combine settings at least t ice per day once in the cool morning or evening and another time in the heat of the day.

ombine settings should also be chec ed hen pod shatter ratings or hybrids change bet een fields.

sing yield monitor data and fall plant counts, as hat factors robbed yield in season

• Disease: could seed treatment or timely in-season management have helped ost s athing is the easiest time to see disease identifiers including stem shredding, sclerotinia sclerotia, verticillium stripe microsclerotia and blac leg pycnidia. Free disease testing is available for clubroot, blac leg and verticillium stripe.

Fertility did the crop get hat it needed Though it s too early to conduct soil tests for ne t year s crop, ma e a plan to fall soil sample for residual nutrients, basing sample locations on yield monitor data. evie upta e and removal charts and applied rates of fertili er to estimate carry over or deficit of nutrients.

eat blast could earlier seeding have decreased heat s impact

Fall plant counts are the first step to seeding rate decisions for ne t year. Though some fields have a higher than desired plant stand, this year s e cellent moisture at seeding as an anomaly. ould spindly plants and competition have been reduced ith more fertility e cautious about cutting seeding rates ne t year.

If hot canola is very dry hen binned, convection currents moving through the bin ill concentrate moisture in the bottom of the bin s central core, creating moisture poc ets and the starting place for hot spots.

se aeration to even out temperature and moisture variation. hen using aeration to cool very dry canola, shut fans off hen the air temperature is more than armer than the grain. eep them running if the air temperature is close to or cooler than the grain temperature.

If canola is anything other than very dry, eep fans running continuously. torage ris drops sharply if

canola moisture is eight per cent or lower and temperature is or lo er.

reen seed increases storage ris . hile green seed loc ed in by frost can t be reduced, trapped green caused by premature cutting or very fast dry do n can be reduced by reactivating the green clearing en yme.

WHEN IS BEST TO TACKLE WEEDS AROUND HARVEST?

e t year s eed control starts in the fall, especially for fields planned for iberty in . The decision of hether to attac perennial eeds before or after harvest depends on harvest timing, preferred product and specific eed species.

re harvest i uat products ill support crop dry down; glyphosate can control perennial eeds but should not be used as a desiccant sa ufenacil can promote both crop and eed dry do n. To manage e cessive residue, pre harvest glyphosate (whether applied as a stand-alone or ith sa ufenacil) cannot be applied until canola reaches less than 0 per cent moisture in the least mature part of the field.

ost harvest ait several ee s (ideally 6) for ade uate perennial regro th post harvest. For no , ma e a plan considering order of operations ho ill fall tillage impact eed management

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New Insight Into How Farming Practices Can Help Mitigate Climate Change

Researchers from Kansas State University determine mechanism by which soils treated with organic fertilizers store more carbon

Rowan Hollinger, Canadian Light Source

esearchers from ansas tate niversity ( tate) are e ploring ho different farming practices can affect the amount of carbon that gets stored in soil. sing the anadian ight ource ( ) at the niversity of as atche an ( as ) and the dvanced ight ource in er eley, alifornia, they analy ed soil from a cornfield in ansas that had been farmed ith no tilling for the past years. uring that time, the farm used a variety of different soil nitrogen management practices, including no fertili er, chemical fertili er, and manure compost fertili er.

ideo e insight into ho farming practices can help mitigate climate change. e ere trying to understand hat the mechanisms are behind increasing soil carbon storage using certain management practices, says r. anga ettiarachchi, professor of soil and environmental chemistry at ansas tate niversity. e ere loo ing at not

ust soil carbon, but other soil minerals that are going to help store carbon.

s has been sho n in other studies, the state researchers found that the soil enhanced (treated) ith manure or compost fertili er stores more carbon than soil that received either chemical fertili er or no fertili er. ore e citing though, says ettiarachchi, the ultrabright synchrotron light enabled them to see ho the carbon gets stored they found that it as preserved in pores and some carbon had attached itself to minerals in the soil.

The team also found that the soil treated ith manure or compost contained more microbial carbon, an indication that these enhancements support more microorganisms and their activities in the soil. In addition, they identified special minerals in the soil, evidence ettiarachchi says, that the treatments contribute to active chemical and biological processes.

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To my no ledge, this is the first direct evidence of mechanisms through hich organic enhancements improve soil health, microbial diversity, and carbon se uestration.

ecause synchrotron imaging is non destructive, the state researchers ere able to observe hat as going on in soil aggregate (clumps) ithout having to brea up the soil essentially, they ere loo ing at the carbon chemistry in its natural state.

ollectively, studies li e this are going to help us to move for ard to more sustainable, more regenerative agriculture practices that ill protect our soils and environment as ell as help feed gro ing populations, says ettiarachchi. s ell, understanding the role of the different minerals, chemicals, and microbes involved ill help improve models for predicting ho different farming practices affect soil carbon storage.

Feeding Light Weight Barley to Cattle

Barry Yaremcio, Independent Nutrition Consultant

Heat and drought conditions resulted in barley crops with test weights as low as 40 pounds per bushel. How does the quality compare to the normal lb. barley

With a lower bushel weight, protein content is usually higher, sometimes as high as 16 or 17 per cent, because there is less starch in the kernels. The starch to protein ratio is lower than normal.

The percentage of ash and fibre increases because the hull weight is higher compared to the starch.

Lightweight grain can be fed to backgrounding calves, replacement heifers and cows. Animal performance is not affected until bushel eights are belo 42 lb. Below this weight, there is a one per cent reduction in average daily gain and feed conversion efficiency for every pound below 42.

For e ample, lb. barley has a five per cent reduction in efficiency. Feeding an e tra five per cent by eight is needed to ma e up the difference.

When processing barley, the roller should be set to obtain a product that has a bushel eight bet een

and per cent of the hole grain. If different eight barleys are binned together, and the roller is set for heavy grain, the lightweight grain passes through unprocessed. Feed conversion efficiency is reduced by to per cent for the hole grain.

If set for the lightweight grain, the heavy barley is over-processed, which can increase problems with bloat, acidosis or grain overload, depending on how much is fed. Binning lightweight barley separate from heavier barley is recommended.

Markets for lightweight barley can be limited and discounts can occur. In some cases, it may be 0 to per cent of regular weight barley. This is an opportunity to buy lightweight grain and reduce feed costs.

For additional information on using lightweight barley in cattle rations, contact Barry at 403-741-6032 or bjyaremcio@gmail.com

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As the growing season progresses into September and crops approach maturity or are being harvested, crop conditions across the Canadian Prairies are highly variable but may result in near average yields,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government.

Crops in the major growing areas of the U.S. are generally good, with average or above average yields expected. Prices have fallen from the seasonally stronger levels of April/May. What are some strategies to consider no that prices are off the highs

As crop growth advances during the growing season, and depending on crop yield potential, one’s estimated costs per unit of production, level of forward pricing completed and approach to risk-taking, producers forward price crops using individual target prices and by choosing from various pricing alternatives available. rop buyers offer several types of contracts from which to choose,” says Blue. “Most contracts with a crop buyer lock in a delivery commitment. That can be a good plan if there is need to deliver some crop during the harvest period, either for storage or cash o reasons.

Futures and options are also pricing considerations and offer the possible advantage of loc ing in a futures price, or minimum futures prices, without the commitment of physical delivery. A limitation is that the only remaining Canadian dollar denominated futures is for canola. U.S. dollar denominated futures are available for the wheats, oats, corn, soybeans, and the soybean products.

n alternative to meet at least some cash o needs is to use the federal Advance Payments Program. Under this program, a producer can access up to $1,000,000 in total advances based on the value of eligible agricul-

tural products to be produced or put in storage. For the 0 program year, the first 0,000 of the advance is interest-free. Repayments of an advance are made as agricultural products are sold.

“The general recommendation is that no more than 0 of e pected crop should be priced prior to harvest, after which volume and quality are better no n. There are times hen the 0 level could be e ceeded, especially if prices offer income opportunities far exceeding one’s costs of production, and either a deferred delivery contract includes an ‘escape clause’ to protect against harmful effects of a crop production shortfall, or options on futures are used, which avoids a delivery commitment.”

Producers should either follow the markets and be able to recognize market opportunities as they arise or subscribe to a service that does so, explains Blue. Following harvest, consider using the Canadian Grain Commission’s Harvest Sample Program to obtain an unbiased estimate of base crop grades. Those grades can be a useful reference in dealing with buyers.

“Then, continue to shop the market for the best available farm gate prices, again considering profit levels, mar et outloo and cash o needs. Finally, as time passes through the crop year, ensure safe storage of remaining crop to maintain grade characteristics,” says Blue.

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SubmittedbySurendraBhattarai,PhDandShelleenGerbig,PAg(SARDA AgResearch

ThispublicationispartlyfundedbyResultsDrivenAgriculture Research,RoyalBankof Canada,andfiv GrandePrairie,MDofSmok

Background:

Cropsgenerally require17essentialnutrients fornormal growth. Carbon, hydrogen, and ox ygen,whichmakeup90%ofplanttissue,are obtainedfromtheairandwater. Macronutrients,suchasnitrogen(N),phosphorus(P),potassium(K),sulfur(S),calcium (Ca),andmagnesium(Mg),areneededinlargeramountsandarederivedfromthe soil.O theressentialnutrients,k nownasmicronutrients, arealsoobtainedfrom thesoilbutarerequiredinsmallerquantities. Theseincludeboron(B),chloride (Cl), copper (Cu),iron(Fe),manganese(Mn),molybdenum(Mo),nickel(Ni),andzinc(Zn). Although cobalt (Co) isimportantforthebacterialfixationofatmosphericnitrogenin leguminousplants,itisnot consideredessentialforallhigherplants. Otherelements thatare beneficial,thoughnot yetconfirmedas “essential,”includesilicon(Si),sodium (Na),selenium(Se),vanadium (V ),andaluminum (Al)(Barkerand Pilbeam,2007). The term “micronutrient” refers to thesmallamountsofnutrientsneeded forplant growth,butthisdoesnotmeantheyarelessimportant. Forexample,alfalfahay yielding 1.3t/hawill remove 6kg/haCl,0.1kg/haB,0.2kg/ha Fe,0.7kg/ha Mn,0.7kg/haZnfrom thesoil,similarly,wheat yielding4 t/ha(~60bu/ac)willremove6 kg/haCl,0.06kg/ha B,0.5kg/ha Fe,0.2kg/ha Mn,0.2kg/haZnin grainand 2kg/haCl,0.02kg/ha B, 0.2kg/ haFe, 0.3kg/ha Mn,0.1kg/haZninstraw (www.alberta.ca, Ministr yofAgriculture and Irrigation). If anyoftheseelementsaredeficientinthesoilornotproperlybalanced withothernutrients,plant growthanddevelopmentcanbehindered.Severalsoil factorsaffectthe availability ofthemicronutrient:soilorganicmatter,soil texture, soil moisture, soil temperatureandsoilpH. ThePeace Riverregion,whichspanspartsof northeasternBritish ColumbiaandnorthwesternAlberta, typicallyhasacidicsoils. This characteristic,influenced by theunderlyinggeologyandorganicmatter,significantly impactsagriculturalpracticesandcropselectioninthearea. Manysoilsnaturally containsufficientlevelsofessentialmicronutrientsin aplantavailable form;however,deficienciesarecommonly foundinpeatandmucksoils, sandysoils, calcareoussoils,andsoilswith apHabove 8orbelow5(www.gov.bc.ca, Ministry of Agricultureand Food).Althoughver yacidic, alkaline,orcalcareoussoils may containsufficientmicronutrients, thesenutrientsare oftenunavailable to plants due to soilchemistr y, whereassandy,peat, andmucksoilsgenerallylackadequate micronutrientlevels.The Government of Albertawebsite(www.alberta.ca)provides informationaboutmicronutrientdeficiency areaswithin Alberta.Boron(B)ismobilein thesoilandprone to leaching,withorganicmatterbeingitsprimary source in western Canadiansoils.Deficiencieshave beensuspectedincanolaandalfalfagrownonsandytexturedGrey Woodedsoils.Copper(Cu),ontheotherhand,isrelativelyimmobile insoiland formsstable complexeswithsoilorganicmatterthroughcarboxylicand phenolic groups, leadingtodeficiencies.Copperdeficienc yhasbeenidentifiedin wheat, barley,andoats grownonmineralsoilsintheBlackandGrey-Blacksoilzones of Alberta.Zinc(Zn)isalso relativelyimmobile,anddeficienciesarelikely to occurin calcareoussoils,high-pHsoils, orsoilswithhighphosphoruslevels.Manganese(Mn)is immobile,anditsdeficienciesaremostcommoninorganicsoilsandhigh-pHmineral soils. Chloride (Cl)is amobilenutrientandisnot knowntobedeficientinAlbertasoils. Iron(Fe)isimmobile,andnodeficiencieshavebeenobser vedinfieldcropsin Alberta. Molybdenum(Mo) haslowmobility,withnodiagnoseddeficienciesinfieldcropsin Alberta. In contrast to deficiencies,there is greaterconcern aboutthedevelopmentof nickel(Ni) toxicity incrops grownonsoils contaminatedwith Ni fromsourcessuchas atmosphericdepositionandthe recyclingofbiosolids.

Plant nutrientavailabilityasaffected by soilpHispresentedinFigure1.Whileplants var yintheir toleranceto pHlevels,mostprefer arangebetween6.5and7.ApHof7is neutral, whilesoilswithapHbelow6 areacidic, andthoseabove 7are basicoralkaline. SoilpHinfluencesnutrientc yclinganduptake, asthemicroorganisms responsible fordecomposingorganicmatteraresensitivetosignificant pHchanges.Additionally, soilpHcanimpactthesolubilityofnutrients, makingsomelessaccessibletoplantsin highlyacidicoralkaline conditions(Figure1).

Materialsand Methods:

In theyear2021and2022,SARDAAgResearch conducted asmallplotfieldtrial tostudytheeffect ofmicronutrientapplicationincanolaseedproductionand seedqualityusing randomized completeblockdesignwith four replications.The micronutrientappliedinthisstudy consistsofFe(<1.5%), Mn (<1.5%),Zn(<1.5%), Cu (<1%), B(<0.5%),Cl(<0.1%),Mo(<0.1%), Ni (<0.1%),andCo(<0.01%). The4treatments were:nomicronutrientapplication,micronutrientapplicationatrecommended rate (500ml/acre),halfthe recommended rate (250ml/acre)anddoubletherecommended rate (1000ml/acre).Themicronutrientwassplitappliedwithhalftherateat2-6leaf stage(herbicideapplicationtime)andotherhalf rate at 20-50%bloomstage(fungicide applicationtime).Seedyieldandseedquality data were collectedfromthis experiment. Data wasanalyzedusingtheR softwarepackage,version4.2.0(R core team,2022). The analysis wasper formedafterfitting alinearmixedmodelusing “lmer ”functionfrom the“lmerTest ”package,wheretreatments were usedasa fixedeffectand replication and yearas arandomeffect factor. Homogeneity of variance wastestedusing Levene’s testusing “leveneTest ”functioninthe “car ”packageandoutlierobservations were removedprior to analysis.

Allthe experimentalplots receivedequalandrecommendedamountofNPKSfertilizer basedonsoil test recommendations.Asoil test wasconductedbeforethe experiments, andthemicronutrientcompositionoftheexperimentalsitesforboth yearsisshownin Table1. Thesoil test resultsindicatedthat both experimentalsiteshadacidicsoils, with the2021fieldbeingmoreacidicthanthe2022field.

AREMICRONUTRIENTFERTILIZERS WORTHIT? YOUDECIDE.

Research,Donnelly,AB)Email:extension@sarda.caPhone:780-837-2900 oyalBankofCanada,andfivemunicipalities:BigLakesCounty, NorthernSunriseCounty, Countyof GrandePrairie,MDofSmokyRiver,MDofGreenview

Table1. Soil test report oftheexperimentalsitesinthe year2021and2022.

Resultsand Discussion:

Fromthetwo -yearstudyattwo different soiltypesfromSmoky River, we foundthat therewasnosignificantbenefitofapplicationofmicronutrients. Theanalysisofvariance showednon-significantdifferencesbetweentreatments forseedyield(P=0.70),seed protein content(P=0.72),andseedoil content(P=0.49). Thefigure2showedthe twoyear averagecanolaseedyieldadjusted to 10%moisture.The graphshowedthat micronutrient application at 0.5x rate showedhigheryieldthanothertreatmentsbut it wasnon-significant(Figure2). Thisfindingsuggeststhatwhilethere maybesome benefit to applyingmicronutrients at lowerrates,theimpactonoverallyieldisminimal andmaynotjustifytheadditional costandeffor tofapplication.Itisalsopossiblethat otherfactors,suchassoil type, pH,andenvironmental conditions,playedacritical role indeterminingtheyield ratherthanthemicronutrientapplicationrate.

Figure 2. Averagecanolaseedyielddatafrom2021and2022smallplotfield experimentconductedat SmokyRiver,AB

Theseedqualitystudy wasonly conductedinthe year2021. Thecanolaseedquality testshowedthehighestprotein contentobser vedwasthechecktreatment(without micronutrientapplication)andhighestoil contentobser vedwas at 2x rate but againtheresult wasnon-significant(Figure3). Thissuggeststhattheapplicationof

micronutrients, whetherinlowerorhigherquantities,didnothave aclear,consistent impact oncanolaseedqualityintermsofproteinandoil content. Thesefindings highlightthe complexityofnutrientmanagementincropproductionandtheneed fora more tailoredapproach. Forinstance, if afarmer’sprimary goalis to enhanceseed protein content, applyingadditionalmicronutrientsmaynotbethemosteffective strategy,especiallyifsoil testsdonotindicatea deficienc yandthesoil testhasan acidicpH.Similarly,whilethehigheroil contentatthe2x rate isinteresting,thelack ofstatisticalsignificancemeansthatrelyingonincreasedmicronutrientapplication to boostoilyield wasnotsupported by thisdata.

Conclusion:

Thelackofsignificantdifferencesbetweenthemicronutrienttreatmentsandthecheck suggeststhatthesoil at the experimentalsiteslikely containsadequate levelsofthese micronutrients.Alternately,itindicatesthatmicronutrientsarenotlimitingfactorsfor crop growthunderthespecific conditionspresentinthesefields.Therefore, farmers should conductsoilandtissue tests to accuratelyassessmicronutrientneedsbefore decidingonthe rate ofapplication. Thisapproachwillhelpensurethatresourcesare usedefficientlyandthatcrops receivethenutrientstheyneed foroptimalgrowth. Understandingthenutrientavailability-pHchar tisvital foranyone,asithighlightshow soilpHaffectsthesolubilityand availabilityofnutrients.This knowledgeencourages effective soilmanagementandamendmentpractices.Byapplyingtheinsightsfrom thechar t, we cancreateoptimalsoil conditions,andpromotebetterplanthealth, growth,andproductivity

Further researchisneeded to explorehow environmental conditions,croptypes, andlong-termeffectsofmicronutrientapplicationsimpact agricultureinthe Peace Region’s uniqueclimaticandsoil zones.Studiesshould focusontheinteraction betweenmicronutrientapplicationsandthe region’s acidicsoil conditions,aswellas theimpact ofitsunique weatherpatterns,suchas cool temperatures,shor tgrowing seasons,andlongdaylighthours. Researchshouldinvestigate the responseoflocally importantcrops to differentmicronutrientapplication rates, frequencies,andmethods overmultiplegrowingseasons.Thiswillprovidemore comprehensiveandtailored guidanceonmicronutrientmanagement, ensuringthatpracticesareoptimizedforthe specificneedsofthenorthernagriculture.

Reference:

Barker,A.V., Pilbeam, D.J. (2007) Introduction. In Barker,A.V., Pilbeam, D.J. (Eds.), Handbookof PlantNutrition,CRC, Taylor &Francis,BocaRaton,FL,pp.3–18.

Figure 3. Averagecanolaseedproteinandoildatafrom2021smallplotfield experimentconductedin theMDofSmokyRiver,AB

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Treatment options available for pinkeye

Dr. Lynn Thiessen

How often have you ridden through your cattle herd and seen a cloudy eye or tearing or a swollen eye?

There are a fe potential reasons for a s ollen eye but one of the first things that comes to mind is pinkeye, or infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. The most significant bacterial culprit is ora ella bovis, but other bacteria can also cause pinkeye.

The condition is most common in summer in young stoc and can affect 0 to 0 per cent of the herd, but it can also occur in inter. The biggest ris factors are transmission via ies, contaminated materials and corneal trauma. acteria attach to the outer cell layer of the eye, release cytoto ins, and cause corneal ulceration and edema.

The first step in recognition is no ing the signs lacrimation, tearing and squinting to begin with. Then it becomes an ulcer on the cornea and you may see cloudiness as the eye begins to swell. If untreated at this stage, the ulcer can become deeper, an abscess can develop and if still untreated, the eye will perforate and rupture.

Three other diseases can look similar to pinkeye, especially from further away. The most common is traumatic conjunctivitis, where a piece of grass, stick or other foreign body physically injures the eye.

I is an upper respiratory virus but it can also cause corneal edema ith no other changes, so the eye will appear cloudy without any redness or irritation. alignant catarrhal fever presents ith a uveitis, hich is a decrease in pressure of the eye. These animals have a history of coming in contact with sheep at some point.

nsure that you no hat disease you are treating so it ill be effective. e can help you with that decision, so don’t hesitate to contact the clinic.

Once you have ruled out other issues and decided the animal has pinkeye, how do you treat it? There are several options and systemic treatment is preferred for several reasons. It is safer to administer, easier if mass treatment is required, and there are antimicrobials labeled for systemic use. These antimicrobials include o ytetracycline, hich is a good broad spectrum antibiotic and first line treatment.

o ever, systemic treatment ill cost more per animal. If o ytetracycline is not effective, other antimicrobials labeled for pin eye treatment include ra in and u or. ther treatment options include subcon unctival in ection ith penicillin, o ytetracycline or orfenicol, and re uires good restraint.

Patches over the eye will limit UV radiation and help the eye heal. Advanced cases may need further veterinary care such as suturing the eyelids together or an enucleation if the eye is at high risk of rupturing.

ild cases of pin eye usually heal on their o n ith a small corneal scar. rognosis is good if you can catch it early and treat it appropriately. Some cases may require multiple weeks for full recovery, and if the eye is perforated, these animals will likely be blind in that eye. Early detection is key.

VJV DAWSON CREEK HORSE SALE

Dr.SamanthaDeamel

Corbett

Varga

Sarda Welcomes 2025 Trade Show Coordinator

Emily lihal gre up in the mo y iver region, and e cept for a fe years in post secondary schooling at rant ac an, has lived here all her life. She is now the trade show co-ordinator for the mo y pplied esearch and emonstration Association.

Plihal has held many professional jobs but the longest stretch, of 24 years, was as a professional guide and outfitter. he recently developed a een interest in grain farming and ranching, with a focus on growing a cattle herd on her land. She says she is happiest when surrounded by her herd or working on her land.

Plihal’s professional endeavours also include contract writing for a local newspaper and helping organi e the trade sho . he hopes to help raise funds for its research endeavours and help producers and vendors create valuable relationships.

The trade show has long been an eagerly anticipated event in the region that provides an opportunity for producers and the public to see advances made in the agricultural industry.

For more information, email smo yriveragtradeshow@gmail.com

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Cattle Directory

Binks Angus Farm

Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB

780-518-2020

Brandl Cattle Co.

Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599

Broken Stick Ranch

Black Angus for Sale off the Farm

Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC

250-794-7105

Crestland Farms Ltd.

John Harms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB (C)780-926-9540 (H)780-928-4649

Excel Ranches

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller Westlock, AB 780-349-0644

Fourth Creek Angus Ranch

Ryan Lacey, Spirit River, AB

Ryan 780-864-7753 / Office: 780-517-3507

Friesen Farms

Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB Chad 780-831-9106 / Anna 780-831-8338

Gomack Red Angus

Braydon Gough & Scott Gough

Whitelaw, AB

780-274-0099 / 780-618-4747

GRA-TAN Farm

Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684

Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005

Heart Valley Angus

Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406

Horizon Red Angus

Philip Driedger, La Crete, AB 780-926-5896

Kjos Black Angus

Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970

Lakeroad Black Angus

Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588

Lazy B Livestock

Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-7128 / 780-518-0630

Mountain Side Angus Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497

Nicklason Stock Farm

Brad Nicklason, Deadwood, AB 780-836-5197

Northway Cattle Co.

Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291

Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Beaverlodge, AB Clint 780-814-1455 Anna

SilverWillowRanch

SellingYearling&2-Year-OldRegistered BlackAngusBullsOfftheRanchbyPrivateTreaty

Kevin&BarbaraQuist

Phone:780.876.4649

Email:kbqrr2@hotmail.com

MaynardBoese (780)568-4340

(780)876-4526

Landaker Charolais Farm

Alan&ShelleyLandaker,Brownvale,AB 780-618-3928

Richardson Ranch

Tlell Polled Herefords

Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 / 250-557-4348

732066RangeRoad111 Beaverlodge,AB

FredTrieber(780)831-1346 fredtrieber@gmail.com

NaomiTrieber(780)814-0052 trieberfarms@gmail.com

Dry Creek Ranch

Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858

JayDawn Farms

Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530

TheSchweitzers Roy&Erika (780)402.5617 schweitzerre@gpnet.ca Beaverlodge,AB

LazyS Charolais

Pro-Char Charolais

SchweitzerRanch Troy&Kristina (780)814.3598•troy1@telusplanet.net DawsonCreek,BC 787690

David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654

Rosebud Creek Charolais

Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-219-5698 / 250-786-5698

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925

Eureka Hereford Farms

Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170

Friesen Farms

Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB Chad (780) 831-9106/Anna (780) 831-8338

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

Steve, Ashley & Brad White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064 / 780-354-3190

Gurtler Polled Herefords

Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125 Ethan 780-836-0552

Jonomn Hereford Ranch

Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB Norm 780-307-6586 / Mike 780-307-3385

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

Reber's Polled Herefords

Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals

Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090

Dry Creek Ranch

Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384

Excel Ranches

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller Westlock, AB 780-349-0644

Hillview Farms

Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176 / 780-939-2173

Hillview Farms

Raymond & Corine Verbeek Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173

Lakeroad Black Angus

Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588

Pinnacle View Limousin

Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC

Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618

EOverI Salers

ProudMemberofthe AlbertaSalers Association

Salers BullsforSale of fthe Farm by PrivateTreaty

KarenEastman,Brownvale,AB (780)625-7248 |eoverisalers@gmail.com

84907002august24

GRUNDKEFAMILY SALERS FORSALEATTHEFARM

(780)924-2464-(780)982-2472

North 42 Cattle Company

Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

Crooked Post Shorthorns

Kirk Seaborn, Rocky Mountain House, AB 403-322-0142 / 403-729-2267

Janell Shorthorns

Melanie Barkley & Michelle Duncan Stettler, AB 403-740-4958

Sharom Shorthorns

Tom & Shari Barto, Thorhild, AB 780-307-4043 / 780-398-2093

Poplar Creek Farm

Sean & Michelle Thompson, Cremona, AB 403-681-8316

Starbright Shorthorns

Rena Nelson, Bonnyville, AB 780-201-2785

Yearling &Two-Year-Old ShorthornBulls forSale offtheFarm byPrivateTreaty

TAMARACKSHORTHORNS

AlvinJohnson|Brownvale,AB Cell:(780)618-9044|ajohnson_1959@icloud.com

Trieber Farms

Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB F 780-831-1346 /N 780-814-0052

Albrecht Farms

Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB R 780-933-5448 / S 780-832-0883

Blazin" J Simmentals

Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934

Clearwater Simmentals

Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714

Crystal Springs Ranch

Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel

Georg & Sarah Weitzel Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237

GB Farms

Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661

GRA-TAN Farm

Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684

Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005

Hodges Simmentals

Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500

KMR Simmentals

Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404

Kruger Farms

Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125

KSL Simmentals

Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB K 780-518-6572 / B 780-202-0254

Lakeroad Black Angus

Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588

Lakeroad Simmentals

Sarah Hayward & Kody Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-8841

Gardner Livestock

Olds, AB

Tracy Gardner 403-586-0378

Tyson Gardner 403-586-1598

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

ODOUBLE E SIMMENTALS

HomeofPolled&Horned 100%FullBlood&PurebredFleckvieh

Yearling&2-Year-OldBulls&Heifers forSaleofftheFarmbyPrivateTreaty

Elden,EinarandOleBakkehaug Box156,Hythe,ABT0H2C0

Home (780)356-2113 EldenCell (780)518-3536

PEACECOUNTRYSIMMENTALS

Box154,CecilLake,BCV0C1G0 www.peacecountrysimmentals.com

BULLSFORSALEOFFTHEFARM

J&MFarms JERRY&GEMGIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

Polar Farms

Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150

Rachido Ranch

Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986

Rosefield Simmentals

James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621

Sadlier Cattle Co.

Todd Sadlier, Hines Creek, AB 780-772-3978

Short Grass Farms

Kurtis & Chelsie Dillabough, DeBolt, AB 780-402-9578

Southpaw Cattle Company

Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB

Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401

Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals

Yellowhead County, AB

Gerd 780-712-2096

Jordan 780-712-3600

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals

Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090

Viking Livestock Market

Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209

Red&Black Purebred Simmental Seedstock

WillowCreekSimmentals|CrookedCreek,AB Mike&MariKlassen|(780)832-7343

Colby&TiffanyKlassen|(780)832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com

Willowdale Simmentals

Dale & Judy Smith & Family, Valleyview, AB 780-558-9337 / 780-524-2790

Wolfe Farms

Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322

Wolfe Lake Farms Inc.

Olin and Sarah Rosvold, La Glace, AB Tarril and Kare Rosvold, La Glace, AB 780-518-1997

Wolfes Fleckvieh

Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729

VJV Livestock Marketing Group

Office, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Office, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Office, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Office, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Office, Rimbey, AB 403-843-2439

Wembley Livestock Exchange

Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB G 780-897-9570 / N 780-518-0709

B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939

Innisfail Auction Market

Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166

Jennings Martin Direct Buying

La Glace, AB

Jennings Martin 780-933-1023 Ron Kramer 250-793-2713

North Central Livestock Exchange

Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893

Olds Auction Market

Olds, AB Office 403-556-3655

Tyler 403-507-1782 / Patrick 403-559-7202

Thorsby Stockyards Inc.

Thorsby, AB Office 780-789-3915

Chance 403-358-0456 / Jeff 780-203-4953

Barrhead FeederAssociation Ltd.

Admin - Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-2456

Fort Feeder's Co-op Association Admin - Cathy Axley, Two Hills, AB 780-290-0293

Grande Prairie Feeders' Association Ltd. Admin - Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB 780-538-1263

North Peace FeederAssociation Ltd. Admin - Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270

Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd. Admin - Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4887

Westlock Feeders Association Ltd. Admin - Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850

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HARVEST IN THE PEACE COUNTRY

Stopped in to say hello to Chris Roy and see what he was up. Chris was doing some quick repairs after nishing up eld one on day one of Roy Harvest 2024. It must have been visiting day as Steve Leonard from Sunnybrook Combine Parts also stopped in to say hello.

Murray Watchorn was busy throwing up lots of dust when I stopped in to catch a few pics of his second day of Harvest 2024.

Liming Attributes

• Is very ne ground kiln lime (92% passes through 100 mesh screen), giving it a quicker reaction time in soil; normally within 12 months.

• Piles well in the eld. Wind has minimal effect on the pile in the eld, reducing dust while applied during spreading.

• Contains 685lbs of calcium, 21lbs of phosphorous, 5.6lbs of nitrogen, 5lbs of sulphur, 4lbs potassium per tonne of lime.

• Peas take 200lbs of calcium to grow a crop.

• Every pound of phosphorus takes one pound of calcium out of the soil.

16’, 18’, 20’ & 22’ Hopper lengths available

• Every pound of nitrogen takes up to 3 pounds of calcium out of the soil.

• It increases the availability of nutrients when soil is balanced, enhancing soil microbial activity which produces good results.

• Proven data shows liming bene ts are still prevalent up to 20 years after application.

• Increased plant density (higher yields, more tonnes/bushels per acre).

• Better absorption of nutrients essential to optimal plant growth.

• Proven balanced soil takes 325 gallon of water to produce 1 bushel of grain per acre versus poor soil taking up to 20,000 gallons.

Pequea Vertical Beater Spreaders

• Lime softens hard soils. The VHS-600/900 vertical or horizontal beater spreader, the perfect balance of power, capacity, and robust design. Offering a substantial 600 or 900 cu/ft carrying capacity. Truck mount, and custom sizes available.

Starting at: $117,115 Delivered

Pequea SP Lime Spreader

Up to 580 cubic foot hauling capacity. Fully closed hydraulic system. Variable rate, scales and monitors available

Starting at: $94,536 Delivered

All units come with radial tires and oil bath hubs

Pequea SL6/10 Fertilizer/Lime Spreader

Available in Stainless Steel

Up to 10 tons of material Standard adjustable ow control for web and spinners electronic oor shut off and heavy duty walking beams Fully closed hydraulic system Variable rate scales and monitors available. Stainless Steel available

Starting at: $82,735 Delivered

Canola Council Says China A Valued Market

Canola Council of Canada

China’s ministry of commerce announced Sept. 3 that it will initiate an anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports from Canada. This investigation is part of China’s response to Canada’s decision to impose tariffs on hinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

“China is an important and valued market for Canadian canola,” says canola council president Chris avison. e are confident that an investigation into Canada’s canola trade with China will demonstrate alignment with and reinforce our support for rulesbased trade.”

The council is awaiting further details on the investigation and says it will work closely with the federal government on this situation.

“Working to maintain open and predictable trade for canola is a top priority of the CCC,” says Davison. “We will continue to engage on this issue to support market access and competitiveness for Canadian canola in this key market.”

The council is a full value chain organization representing canola growers, processors, life science companies and exporters. For more information, visit canolacouncil.org.

BC Angus Association

Name Tom & Lori Krantz as 2023 Commercial Angus Breeder Of The Year

BC Angus Association is pleased to announce that Tom & Lori Krantz, Tomslake, British Columbia have been selected as the Angus Commercial Breeders of the Year 2024.

Each year the BC Angus Association accepts nominations for this prestigious recognition.

This award is given annually to nominated and selected British Columbia ranch operations that are deep rooted in the history of the BC ranching landscape and have strong ngus and ngus in uence bloodlines in the cowherd and bull battery.

The Krantz Ranch exceeds in all areas of the selection criteria.

Congratulations to Tom & Lori Krantz for their dedication and commitment to the Angus Breed.

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RANDE RAIRIESTORM

Sat,Sept147:00p.m. RANDE RAIRIESTORM WhitecourtWolverines

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RANDE RAIRIESTORM

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RANDE RAIRIESTORM

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Sat,Oct126:00p.m.CalgaryCanucks

Sun,Oct132:00p.m.CalgaryCanucks

RANDE RAIRIESTORM

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RANDE RAIRIESTORM

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Fri,Nov8

7:00p.m. RANDE RAIRIESTORM LloydminsterBobcats

Sat,Nov 97:00p.m. RANDE RAIRIESTORM BonnyvillePontiacs

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Sat,Sept218:00p.m.CtyOfG.P.WheatKingsBeaverlodgeBlades Sat,Sept218:00p.m.SexsmithVipers LaCreteLumberBarons

Sun,Sept222:00p.m.SexsmithVipers LaCreteLumberBarons

Fri,Sept278:00p.m. FairviewFlyers North PeaceNavigators

Sat,Sept288:00p.m.SexsmithVipers North PeaceNavigators

Sat,Sept288:00p.m. FortSt.JohnHuskies BeaverlodgeBlades

Sat,Sept288:00p.m.DawsonCreek Kodiaks FairviewFlyers

Sat,Sept288:00p.m.LaCreteLumberBaronsCtyofG.P.Wheat Kings

Sun,Sept292:00p.m.DawsonCreek KodiaksSexsmithVipers

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3 yearling Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by Private Treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747.

(2) two-year-old Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by private treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747.

3 yearling Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by Private Treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747.

Registered red/Simmental bull. Semen tested/vaccinated. Soundness evaluation completed, easy calver, good feet. Reg/papers Available. 780-354-8842.

Purebred Speckle Park 1-2 year old bulls. Lasting genetics. KD Ranch, Grande Prairie, AB. 780-882-3541.

For Sale: Black white-faced heifer yearlings, 2-yearolds, & more. Information: 250827-3843.

Registered whitefaced bulls. 70bw known as registered black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-yearolds, & more. Information: 250827-3843.

11 YRS OLD Palomino Gelding. 15HH, good disposition. Skipper-W breeding, 90dtraining, used in mountains, used on HeelO-Matic. Hasn’t been ridden in a while, sound, easy to be around, $4500 OBO. 780296-2218.

Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469.

Ferrier service available in the Fort St. John, BC area. Call Ashleigh at 250-2611994.

Registered AQHA& APHA yearlings/foals. Excellent cattle breeding! North of Grande Prairie. Cell: 780882-3541.

16ft Cattle guard for sale. Call for details, $1500. 780957-2434.

Windbreak panels for sale with 2-7/8-inch pipe and 1.5-inch thick slabs. Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633.

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Chesapeake/German Shepard pups for sale, $50 Each. Call or text 780-9261855.

(3) Border Collie cross cattle working dogs for sale. Used on pasture, $500 OBO. 780-834-6548.

18” Kiefer all-purpose English saddle, 2 pads, 2 girths. Like new. $700. 250793-3139 or 250-827-3391.

Association 16” Western saddle for sale. In good shape, $500. Call 250-7933139 or 250-827-3391.

FEW BRED EWES and ewe lambs for sale. Call or text 780-605-0265 for more info.

PIGLETS FOR SALE, $100 each. Call or text 780-9261855.

1992 DODGE GRAND Caravan for parts or repair, seats 7, 250,000 km, $300. Call 780-532-3766.

1998 CHEVYBLAZER 4x4, about 150,000 kms, $800. Call 780-532-3766.

2003 VWJETTAWagon, diesel, 260,000 kms, s/w tires on rims. Needs turbo, $2000. 780-532-3766.

2004 Chev Cavalier Z-type, 123,000 kms, runs good. Alberta registered, $2900. 250-786-0409.

Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Willbuy bulk. Call/text 780-832-8216.

ONE SETOF new Envy Apollo Q wheels for sale, 20x9. Call/text John 780814-4472.

1989 FORD TEMPO, automatic, easy on gas, has winter tires, $1000. 780494-2278, Hines Creek, AB.

TAKING OFFERS: 1937 Chevy pickup w/392 Firedome Hemi motor. Call Joe at 780-933-2238.

TAKING OFFERS: 1982 500 HPdrag car. Call Joe at 780-933-2238.

TAKING OFFERS: Antique cars and pickups. Too many to list. Call Joe at 780-9332238.

1969 Volkswagon dunebuggy, $1500, needs work. 780864-1250.

1981 Chevy Cheyenne 1ton. Rebuilt 454, cab rebuilt 5-years ago. Leather headliner/bucketseats/console. $25,000 OBO. 780-296-5010.

1991 GMC 3/4 ton, 350 motor, good farm fuel truck, 173,000 kms, $1500 OBO. 780-836-4777.

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.

Horst 36' header wagon, two-wheel steer, doublespring tongue support, $9,400. 780-518-6095 or 780-354-2151.

CATD8H Dozer for Sale. Hydraulic tilt on one side. Call 780-618-9161 or 780836-2107.

CATskidsteer for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.

Looking for an older skidder for farmuse. $15 – 20,000. Call Jonathen 780-2851299.

Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today. Looking for a 200507 Chev/GMC Crew Cab 1/2-Ton truck. Lower Kilometres. Good condition. Call 780-285-4684.

Looking for an older tandem water truckin good condition. Call 780-8360153 or 780-836-2580.

1975 Ford 8000 w/Box & Hoist, 6V"Jimmy" Engine, 13spd Transmission. Not Running. 780-836-2107, 780-618-9161.

1984 KENWORTH, 350 Cummins, 38,000 rears, runs great, great for field hauling, $7000 OBO. 780836-4777.

Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469.

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Aselectionofhighendweldingandsteelfabrication equipment,preferablytosellas apackage.Thissetup isperfectforthefarmshoporruralpropertywithshop. Alsooffering asmallbusinessopportunitywithexclusive productandprovensales.Approximately $25k inproduct parts,materialsandspecialtytoolsincluded.Theproduct isofstainlesssteelandweldingequipmenttosuit.

(1)4’ x3’Diversedowndrafttable

(2)ERM135Haco PressBrak emanualcontrol

(3)AllSteel 10’x1/4”shearsetupfor 14ga stainless

(4) FroniusCMTMultiprocess50 0ampMigWelder (5)Baldorgenerator48kva.230 v. 3Ph, c/w230vto480vtransformer (6)controlpanelandallcablehardwareto hookbackupina shop.

Asking$99,50 0+ GST. Formoreinformation,contactBenat780-814-4457 ,

FOR SALE: IHC model 1482, pull type combine, $1500 OBO. Call Dale 250843-7743.

1994 JD 9600, 25’PU, straight cut header w/auger 3770 sep hrs.780-831-8862, 780-568-4071.

1979 Doepker 38' 3-Hopper Grain Trailer, good roll tarp, 11x22.5 tires.Call 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107

2013 LAMARA28' flatbed gooseneck, Tandem axle, duals, 2x10,000 axles, good cond., $10,000 OBO. 780836-4777.

8ft-x-16ft single-axle trailer. 12" high for moving sheds or small buildings. Asking $3000 OBO. 780-296-5010.

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.

CATD6NLGPwith ripper for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780-8350601.

1)Istherearegisterofhazardoussubstances usedonthefarm?

2)Arematerialsafetydatasheetsavailable onthefarmforthoseusinghazardous substances?

3)Aretheusersoffarmchemicalstrainedin thesafeuseofthosechemicals?

4)Areappropriaterespirators,gloves,safety glassesandclothingprovidedwhenusing chemicals?

5)Issafetyequipmentregularlyinspected andmaintainedasrecommendedbythe manufacturer?

6)Arechemicalsstoredinasecurelocation?

7)Areproceduresinplacetohandlechemical spills?

8)Areallflammableliquidsstoredawayfrom ignitionsources?

9)Arefireextinguisherslocatednearchemical/ fuelstorageareas?

10)Arechemicalcontainersstoredandlabelled correctly,e.g.notinsoftdrinkbottles?

FOR SALE: LEON 8-1/2 yard pull scraper. Call 780835-7827 for details.

Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.

For sale: Cultivator, harrows, packers, augers, combine with straight cut header. Call 780-323-4364.

Fencing services for hire. New builds, repairs, tear downs. Free estimates. Call Todd 780-518-6319.

FOR SALE: GRAIN Chief model 250 grain dryer, $2500 OBO. Call Dale 250843-7743.

TOX-O-WIK 570 grain dryer for sale. Very reasonable. Call for details and price, 780-518-0348.

Ears to Hear, your local hearing aid provider, serving Athabasca and outlying areas. High Prairie Clinic, 1st Wednesday of every month at the Golden Age Club 10am-1pm. Athabasca Clinic, 3rd Tuesday of every month at the United Church 10am-1pm. Hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning and home visits. 780-228-5965, 587-746-0540. Call for info.

Steel table. Folds for railings, asking $1200 OBO. Call 780-296-5010.

200-amp Lincoln Pipeline welder. Lowhours, $5000 OBO. Also 300' welding cable, $1000. 780-296-5010.

Full Grizzly Bear mount for sale/trade for guns. Made record book. Call for details 250-615-1583.

LOOKING FOR QUOTES on falling and removing several dangerous trees. lyaciw@pris.ca 250-7865860, Pouce Coupe, BC.

Attention cert/organic farmers. 100+ acres to rent, currently in mixed hay/grasses. Call for details 780-568-3495.

Located: Bonanza Northwest 33-79-12-W6, half ownership. 587-7269002. Looking for a

DB First Aid training. Bringing high quality mobile training to you and your company. 780-8823541.

Have Poplar/Spruce to log. Cypress Creek/Pink Mountain area. To start late Oct/early November. Call 250-772-5407.

13'

1500 lbs. hydraulic motorcycle jack, asking $150 OBO. Call 780-2965010.

Looking for a moveable modular/home/house/cabin to buy. Call 778-838-1055.

Quarter section for sale. All cultivated. 2miles West Cecil Lake Store. Call for details 250-261-1943.

DAMAGED GRAIN BUYING:

1994 Polaris 400 quad. Ondemand 4x4, 2586 kms, $3200 OBO. Call for details 780-772-0462.

1994 WILDERNESS 27.5' fifth wheel, good furniture, appliances, queen bed, roof needs repair, $3500. 780532-3766.

Selling red landscape bricks for sidewalks or patios. 4"x8", $2.20 each OBO. 780-864-8998.

John Deere 9450 40' hoe drill, c/w factory transport, small seed attachment. 780380-9676 or 780-933-6363.

20' Vibra Shank cultivator for sale, like new. Call for details at 780-835-0452 or 780-685-2624.

Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.

HAYBALES FOR sale:

Mixed clover, timothy, grass. 1300 to1400 lbs., $95 each. 780-524-7996.

2023 ALFALFAMIXED round hay bales for sale, +/= 300 available, $65/bale. 780-523-2952.

Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.

JD 455 25ft 2-section folding box drill, 7.5” spacing. Call for price, 403894-7633. 33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.

JD 455 30' 3-section folding box drill, 7.5” spacing. Call for price, 403-894-7633.

Vicon hay rake for sale. Call Greg for details and pricing 780-538-9115.

Looking fora Case/IH 8465A round baler in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153.

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Versatile 400 Swather, complete with cab, needs head gasket. Call for details 780-835-0452 or 780-6852624.

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Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583.

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Another Wonderful Year For Annual Fall Fair

Todd Buck, The Alaska Highway News

The community recently came together for the 77th North Peace Fall Fair held Aug. 16-18 that featured a weekend of family activities.

Log sawing, spike driving, horseshoes, a talent show and a heavy horse pull were among the events, as well as live entertainment, cribbage tournaments, chicken poop bingo, livestock and horse shows. Additionally, there were demonstrations featuring stock dogs.

The fair aims to celebrate and showcase the best of agriculture life while also providing educational opportunities and promoting the agricultural industry.

The 23rd annual amateur talent show took place Aug. 17, following a music jamboree. The Benterud family was presented with the 2024 Farm Family award for their 92 entries in many bench exhibits and multiple animal exhibits.

Lana-Gay Elliot and Dorothy Burkholder received the Pioneers of the Year award.

“Each of these recipients have been faithful fall fair supporters in many capacities spanning many, many years. They are a legacy of what makes our fair a success. Thank you for your years of dedication,” said the fall fair society on a social media post.

Roger Flint, long-time resident of the North Peace, has been attending and helping at the fair since around 2005.

“The fair is an amazing event that has been going on since the 1920s, sporadically until after World War Two. There have only been two years since 1947 when there was no fair, once for the polio epidemic and once for COVID.”

Flint has helped with the electrical and water systems and organizing the “pits.”

“The fair is an educational event that helps us keep a link to the past while taking us forward,” he said.

The orth eace Fall Fair ociety is a non profit organi ation dedicated to organizing and planning the annual event. It works throughout the year to create a fair that features high-quality livestock, a diverse range of crafts and fresh produce.

The event also seeks to support and promote the 4-H program with the community while fostering connections between urban and rural residents. It aims to bring families together for a celebration of good sportsmanship and enjoyable entertainment.

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Calculating the Value of Dry Forage vs. Silage

Barry Yaremcio, Independent Nutrition Consultant

Forages can be harvested as hay, greenfeed or silage. The difference is the amount of moisture in the feed.

When buying or selling forage, determining an equivalent value or price is based on the amount of dry matter it contains. Usually the standard price is referenced to dry hay. If the agreed price of hay is $180 per ton at 16 per cent moisture (84 per cent dry matter), what is the comparable price for silage at 65 per cent moisture (35 per cent dry matter)?

The first step is to calculate the value of the standard or reference feed (dry hay) on a dry basis: One ton or 2,000 pounds x 84 per cent dry matter = 1,680 pounds of hay dry matter per ton. $180 per ton divided by 1,680 pounds = 10.71 cents a pound (dry basis)

This establishes the base value for the hay and is used to calculate an equivalent value for the silage. To establish silage price, calculate the number of pounds of dry matter per ton of silage: 2,000 pounds x 35 per cent dry matter = 700 pounds of dry matter per ton.

Multiply the pounds of dry matter per ton of silage by the value of the hay on a dry basis to obtain an equivalent price: 700 pounds x 10.71 cents a pound = $75.07 per ton of silage at 65 per cent moisture.

If the silage is 60 per cent moisture, increasing the value by five per cent provides a price of $75.07 x $1.05 = $78.82 per ton. Unfortunately, this is not the proper calculation. It is necessary to calculate the pounds of dry matter per ton and then multiply by the value of hay on a dry basis; in this case, 10.71 cents per pound: 2,000 pounds x 40 per cent dry matter = 800 pounds of dry matter per ton. 800 pounds x 10.71 cents a pound = $ 85.68 per ton.

Using the incorrect method to adjust for moisture content leaves $6.86 on the table, which is either good or bad, depending on whether you are the buyer or seller. For additional information on calculating the price of different feeds, contact Barry at 403-741-6032 or bjyaremcio@gmail.com

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