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Canola storage experts recommend that hot canola be put on aeration for cooling even if it’s dry. That’s because air currents within the bin can concentrate moisture at the bottom of the central core, creating a possible start point for heating.
Aeration will even out the temperature and moisture throughout the bin, preventing hot spots from occurring. The risk is higher with larger bins, which generally have less surface area relative to the volume, so natural cooling takes longer. The core will hold heat longer if not aerated.
arger bins also take more loads to fill, so there is greater chance that a load or two might be over eight per cent moisture. These spots would not necessarily be safe if temperatures are over 25 C.
When using aeration to cool canola that is very dry, fans can be shut off during the day on days when the air temperature is more than 5 C warmer than the grain. If the air temperature is close to or cooler than the grain temperature, keep the fans on. aving airflow is better than no airflow when it comes to preventing microbial action.
If the grain is not dry, continuous fan operation is recommended.
If canola was already aerated to cool it and remove respired moisture immediately after binning and if that canola is now dry, farmers can turn on fans on cool days or at night to achieve further cooling.
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John Deere has launched a new Minimum Tillage Series In-Line Ripper and Coulter Chisel Series, a first for the company.
t offers increased wear component longevity and enhancing dependability, while the chisel series achieves a working speed of km h.
“The new eries has been developed to give farmers the ability to tackle primary tillage needs faster than before,” said ichael Porter, ohn eere go to market manager for tillage equipment. “ ith working speeds of seven mph, this is a highly productive primary tillage tool.”
arking ohn eere s entry into the coulter chisel market, the eries combines robust residue management with deep soil penetration, making it an ideal tool for primary tillage.
Available in five models, with , , , or standards at inch spacing, the eries is a tillage tool designed to reduce compaction, size and anchor residue, while offering a range of field finish options.
Available in configurations with , , or standards, the MT Series is designed to manage soil compaction while minimi ing soil disturbance.
or operators who prefer to use large row crop tractors or four wheel drive tractors without a three point hitch, the , and standard implements are available with a drawn or integral hitch option. The standard is only available with an integral hitch, which is in the mainframe of the implement, providing a strong connection point for towing.
Positioned for deep tillage operations, reaching depths of to inches, the T eries is an advanced tillage implement that offers soil conditioning to support healthy plant growth and crop yields.
Both the eries and T eries are equipped with features aimed at enhancing durability and operational efficiency.
The eries utili es . inch spaced inch straight coulters using TruSet down pressure standard that reaches a , pound trip force to cut residue. The new standard allows the operator to achieve a working speed of seven mph at a depth of seven inches, increasing productivity and allowing coverage of more acres per day.
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“ e know farmers are consistently looking to lower input cost and increase their productivity and efficiency,” Porter said.
“The eries gives them the ability to work wider and faster, which in turn allows them to tackle whatever challenge is next, sooner.”
Designed with CADEN Edge wear coating, the MT eries has an increased wear component longevity, with life expectancy of critical parts extended by per cent.
“The last thing an operator wants to worry about is replacing wear parts in the middle of a season, slowing down productivity,” Porter said.
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Both the CC Series and MT Series are designed to integrate with precision agriculture technologies. All CC Series models and MT Series drawn models come base with Tru et Active, allowing for in cab setting ad ustments for depth control on the go.
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or producers preparing to bring autonomy to their operation, the eries and chisel plow will come autonomy ready in base from the factory.
All eries will come equipped with a receiver mast, implement receiver harnessing and lighting package. A customer will ust have to add a universal tar ire receiver.
“By equipping the new eries with autonomy ready features, ohn eere is paving the way for the future of farming,” Porter said.
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Treated seed residues can present a serious risk to human and animal health at certain levels, so grain elevators must maintain a zero tolerance for treated seed in grain deliveries.
Health Canada has set maximum residue limits for many chemicals in grain, including those used to treat seed. Any grain that exceeds these limits may be condemned and destroyed.
To prevent treated seed contamination:
• Clean up spills and dispose of leftover treated seed as required by the province or municipality
• Use a seed bag collection program if one is available
• Use dedicated bins for treated seed if possible
• Clean all equipment, bins and vehicles thoroughly after seeding and before harvest
• Visually inspect equipment and bins for treated seed:
- before harvest
- before transferring grain between bins
- before transferring grain to a truck or railcar for delivery
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In the care of Squamish
Just two weeks after the death of Joan Oberle, the family of Frank Oberle sadly shares the news of his death on the night of Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 92 years. e died peacefully and without suffering.
Frank was predeceased by his wife Joan (Kistner), his sister Lina Sattler, his two brothers Erich (Edith) and Ludwig (Hilde), his parents Adolf and Rosa (Leibold) and his sonin-law Michael Vaira. Frank is survived by: daughters Ursula Vaira (Gordon May) and Isabell (Gary) Hayes; sons Frank (Debbie) Oberle Jr. and Peter (Kelly) Oberle; grandchildren Mario (Robyn) Vaira and Jess Vaira, Lisa Hayes (Jordan Townsend), Jennifer Hayes, Kevin (Leanne) Oberle, Sadie Oberle (Tyrell Johnson) and Asia Oberle; greatgrandchildren Kaden, Aria, Zai, Grady, Henley, Emersyn; and his nieces, nephews and their families in Germany.
Frank was born in Forchheim, Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1952. His determination for a new life started him on a journey that no one could have envisioned. It began in Canada as a baker, logger, miner, and insurance salesman. In Chetwynd, British Columbia, he became a business owner and town Mayor. The culmination of his full and varied career was an incredible 20-year period representing the Prince George Peace River riding as their Federal Member of Parliament. Frank held many Cabinet positions in Ottawa. In particular, as a member of the Privy Council, he served as Critic for Mines and Forestry, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of State (Mines), Minister of State (Science and Technology), Minister of State (Forestry) and Minister of Forestry. Upon retirement, Frank authored two autobiographical books.
Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Opa) and great grandpa. Nothing made him happier than celebrating family accomplishments. He was the family’s biggest cheerleader. If Frank was asked what advice he would leave his family, it would certainly be this – if you want to do something worthwhile, go make someone else’s life better. It was his mission in life to help those less fortunate and to leave the world a better place. Dad – mission accomplished! We are all very proud. Rest in peace, we miss you and love you forever.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Frank’s memory may be made by sponsoring a child through Plan Canada (Plancanada.ca) – one of many charities that he and his wife supported.
Council of Canada
All canola should be conditioned shortly after it goes in the bin. Canola that goes into the bin hot is at much higher risk of spoilage, and conditioning will reduce the grain temperature. It will also help dry down dockage, which may have higher moisture content than the seed.
Note that straight combined canola may have greener dockage, which could add to the storage risk. Movement of air through conditioning will also help remove moisture from this dockage.
The first four to six weeks after putting canola in the bin is the most critical time. Storage risk is reduced significantly when canola moisture is eight per cent or lower and temperature is 15C or lower.
If it has been hot and dry while harvesting, be sure to cool that grain fast. Canola binned hot, even if it has low moisture, low dockage and low green, should still be put on aeration.
Target a core temperature of 15C at harvest time, and watch throughout the winter to make sure it doesn’t increase.
xternal temperatures moving from hot to cool in a few days create perhaps the worst situation for safe canola storage. A wide temperature differential between hot grain inside the bin and cool air outside sets up strong convection patterns in the bin. Moisture will be moving and concentrating at the top of the top middle core.
If it looks like it may be a wet harvest, dry anything above 10 per cent moisture. Natural air drying — your standard aeration fan — should do the trick if the air
is warm with low humidity and if canola moisture is just a point or two above 10 per cent.
A dryer may be required for canola above 12 per cent. Keep in mind that a bin’s average moisture might be dry, but a couple tough loads could have gone in, or small areas within each load may have been harvested from weedy slough patches and have higher moisture and higher dockage. These small pockets of moist grain and dockage could create a start point for heating.
emember how canola storage differs from that of cereals. anola contains approximately per cent oil, which makes it much more volatile in the bin than cereal crops. Consider conditioning canola, even if this wasn’t required for cereal grains, and check canola bins on a regular basis.
If you straight cut canola, there is a chance of elevated green seed and/or pockets of high moisture within the bulk material. Condition it immediately after binning, even if the canola is largely dry and cool.
If you harvest much sooner after swathing than expected, turn on the fans for the first couple days to condition the canola. There is observational evidence that canola that has quickly cured in the swath is more prone to volatility or heating in the bin.
This could potentially be due to the degree and rate of respiration being higher, which has also been hypothesized for canola that is straight cut. Even if this isn t the case, the first hours of conditioning remains critical to stabilize the bulk.
This article was originally posted at canolawatch.org. Reprinted with permission.
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Awlberta rains has announced its significant financial commitment to the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange initiative, approving an investment of , ,
This funding is part of a broader . million collaboration involving key agricultural organi ations across anada, including ask heat and anitoba rop Alliance.
The ate initiative, spearheaded by ereals anada, aims to create a state of the art facility that will serve as a hub for market access, development and inno vation within anada s cereals sector.
This new facility is poised to enhance anada s standing as a global leader in agricultural exports, providing crucial infrastructure to support the continued growth and competitiveness of the cereals industry.
“Alberta rains recogni es the critical role that market access and develop ment play in maintaining our competitive edge on the global stage,” said reg ears, Alberta rains egion director.
“The ate initiative will not only reinforce our existing markets but will also open new avenues for growth and innovation, ensuring that Alberta s wheat and barley producers remain at the forefront of global trade.”
This investment aligns with Alberta rains ongoing commitment to advance agricultural technology and innovation. The ate facility will serve as a central point for training and testing, building on the momentum that ereals anada has established over the past five decades.
“The ate initiative represents an exciting leap forward for the grain sector by fostering collaboration and innovation, which will play a pivotal role in securing the future of anadian grains on the world stage,” said Alberta rains executive director ike lynn.
“Alberta rains fully supports the ate initiative, as it directly aligns with our goals of driving research forward, fostering economic growth and ensuring sus tainability for our farmers.”
Approval of this funding is conditional upon securing additional financial sup port from government entities and other funding partners.
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Since early 2024, the United States has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influen a in dairy cows in several states. Because of this, the anadian ood nspection Agency advises against all anadian cattle travelling to and participating in agricultural exhibitions in the . . at this time.
hile we understand the traditional and business significance of attending these events, the PA situation in the . . may pose a risk of introducing and spreading the virus into anada and may negatively impact the health of animals.
To protect your cattle from PA , the A does not recommend showing them at exhibitions. This particularly applies if there are cattle or poultry participating from states or regions where PA in cattle has been detected. ind out where PA has been detected in livestock on the . . epartment of Agriculture s website.
arious American agricultural exhibitions may have testing requirements prior to entry of cattle. This may vary from state to state and by exhibition. f you choose to participate, contact exhibition organi ers to find out what is required before you leave.
f you choose to travel with your animals to agricultural exhibitions in the . . despite the known risks, a certificate for all anadian cattle that are in the . . for less than days will be required.
The requirements for cattle returning from a temporary stay in the . . (any breed, any end use are available at https: inspection.canada.ca en animal health terrestrial animals diseases accredited veterinarians manual chapter .
The A AP certificate is available at https: www.aphis.usda.gov sites default files canadian origin cattle returning to canada influen a a.pdf. attle will be required to stay in the . . for days if they have resided on a premises (including exhibition sites where PA or any other contagious disease that cattle can contract, has been detected within the last days, or if they have been exposed to these diseases.
or dairy cattle, other measures will be required upon return to anada, including:
• isolating the imported cattle as per the Biosecurity for anadian airy arms: National Standard
• a formal quarantine may be issued when biosecurity measures are not sufficient to prevent potential spread of disease.
• bulk tank test by a veterinarian and testing of the individual imported dairy cattle, including heifers, between and days after return
• results must be shared with a A district office when they are received.
• if negative results are obtained, the animal can be re integrated into the herd
• if results are not received in a timely manner, the A will follow up and may conduct a disease investigation
• additional bulk tank test by a veterinarian days after re integration of imported animals into resident herd is recommended
• information on how to submit bulk tank samples to a anadian Animal ealth urveillance etwork lab can be found at PA in cattle: uidance for Private Veterinarians
• for more details refer to ighly Pathogenic Avian nfluen a in attle: etter for airy attle xporters or beef cattle, a recommended best practice is to isolate any animals for days after their return to anada as per the anadian Beef attle n arm Biosecurity tandard.
or more details, refer to ighly Pathogenic Avian nfluen a in attle: etter for Beef attle xporters
hile beef and dairy cattle are the same species, the risk of PA is currently higher for dairy cattle. hile beef cattle are likely susceptible, the differences in production and management practices (for example the use of milking equipment, higher density housing, and more contact with humans , there is an increased transmission potential for dairy herds.
t is the responsibility of the owner to understand the requirements and to ensure the appropriate documentation and requirements are met. Practicing good biosecurity is the best way to prevent the spread of animal diseases, including PA .
f you suspect PA in your cattle or any other animals, you must report it immediately to your local A office or district veterinarian under the ealth of Animals Act.
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The Agronomist
Asurvey of early adopters of physical impact mills found that wild oat and kochia were the weeds most frequently mentioned as specific motivators for impact mill purchase. Average increased fuel cost for a mill was estimated at $1.40/ac., with average annual maintenance costs of about $1,500 per impact mill. ixty per cent felt the average payback time would be three to five years.
Harvest weed seed control is a tool to reduce the return of seeds to the soil seedbank at harvest. These tools include chaff carts, direct bale systems, narrow windrow burning, chaff lining or tramlining, and physical impact mills. n anada, research has focused on impact mills as the most likely adopted system on the Prairies.
Three integrated impact mills are on the market, and include the Harrington Seed Destructor from De Bruin Engineering, South Australia, the Seed Terminator from outh Australia, and the eed ontrol nit from edekop anufacturing in Saskatchewan.
An estimated impact mills were in use in estern anada in fall . nderstanding producer experiences with impact mills helps to identify knowledge gaps such as average fuel and maintenance costs, and provide direction for future research.
The objective of this study was to gain insight from early adopters on the Prairies to remove barriers to adoption and identify research and extension needs – ultimately to increase the adoption of harvest weed seed control as part of an integrated weed management program in anada.
A 49-question survey was developed and circulated to early adopters of impact mills on the Prairies. Ten producers responded, with a total of 18 mills on these farms. This accounted for 18 of an estimated 30 impact mills in use primarily on the Prairies. Two mills were used in Alberta and the rest in Saskatchewan.
One to four combines were equipped with mills on the farms, and the number of combines equipped with a mill averaged 75 per cent. On farms where mills were not installed on all the combines, the producers indicated the mills were used in weedy
areas, patches and areas such as headlands that are prone to higher weed densities.
Forty per cent of the mills were used on farms greater than 10,000 acres, and the mills were used in all their crops grown. This was likely due to the high capital cost of the mills, as well as the need for lass or larger combines to drive them.
The most common weed that motivated purchase of a mill was wild oat at 60 per cent of respondents. This was likely because wild oat remains in the top five weeds in Prairie weed surveys, as well as being one of the most common herbicideresistant weeds.
This was surprising because previous research found that wild oat was a poor candidate for harvest control because of early seed shed and poor retention of seed at harvest.
Wild oat was followed by kochia at 50 per cent, wild mustard at 30 per cent, and sow thistle, cleavers and volunteer crops at 10 per cent. Additionally, 30 per cent of producers indicated that all weeds were the motivation behind their purchase of impact mills.
The three primary goals were reducing/managing the weed seed bank at 40 per cent of respondents, managing current and future herbicide resistance at 50 per cent, and reducing weed densities was mentioned by 40 per cent of respondents.
Other comments included reducing chemical use, and reducing weed density prior to establishment of site specific application technology.
The three earliest adopters, one in and two in , reported an estimated reduction in weed densities by 75 per cent, 50 per cent and 60 per cent, respectively, for an average reduction of per cent. ochia was most often mentioned, but some commented that grass herbicide applications could also be reduced.
Two respondents indicated their herbicide applications were reduced by and per cent in the first three to five years of use.
Patch management was also seen as a benefit by some respondents. ochia and wild oat were both mentioned as problem weeds that had not spread in the field when mills were used. This provided the opportunity to target wild oat and kochia patches with residual herbicides.
ncreased fuel consumption was estimated to be . ac., ranging from cents to ac. Annual maintenance costs averaged , per mill, but ranged from $0 to $5,000.
The biggest limitation was plugging of the mill with green material, cited by 70 per cent of respondents. The need for swathing, desiccation or avoiding green patches during harvest were suggested as options to overcome this limitation. Later maturing kochia was noted as particularly problematic.
Seventy per cent of the respondents brought up the horsepower draw of the mills, which needed to be balanced with reduced speed and combine efficiency.
esearch needs identified were long term monitoring of efficacy on weed densities and differences by species, the interaction with precision spraying technologies, effect of adding an impact mill to combine operation and grain losses in return elevators and augers, and combine efficiency.
Several respondents summarized their thoughts:
• the impossibility of 100 per cent control due to seed shatter prior to harvest, header losses, etc.
• Don’t expect instant results.
• Adopt now and protect herbicide modes of action before it’s too late. Finally, the need to couple extension events with research and on-farm experiences was identified as a way to encourage adoption of harvest weed seed control.
The authors are grateful for the support of the Public Opinion Research group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for their assistance in setting up the survey, in particular S. McLellan. We also appreciate the efforts of the mill manufacturers and distributors to get the survey link out to their customers. This research received no specific grant from any funding agency, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Dr. Breanne D Tidemann, Dr. Charles M. Geddes, and Dr. Shaun M. Sharpe. Early adopter insights on physical impact mill technology for harvest weed seed control in Canada. Canadian Journal of Plant Science.
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Alberta Agri-News
Alberta’s food processing sector is the secondlargest manufacturing industry in the province and the flour milling industry generates millions in annual economic impact and creates thousands of jobs.
As Canada’s population continues to increase, demand for high quality wheat flour products is expected to rise. Alberta farmers grow about onethird of Canada’s wheat crops, so the province is wellpositioned to help meet this demand.
Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program is supporting this sector by helping attract a new wheat flour milling business to ed eer ounty.
P&H Milling Group, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd., is constructing a $241-million facility in the hamlet of Springbrook to mill about 750 tonnes of wheat daily into flour. The new facility will complement the company’s wheat and durum milling operation in Lethbridge.
“P illing roup s new flour mill pro ect is proof our Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program is doing its job to attract large-scale investments in value-added agricultural manufacturing,” says Alberta agriculture minister igurdson.
P&H Milling Group’s project is expected to create about 27 permanent and 200 temporary jobs. Byproducts from the milling process will be sold to the livestock feed industry across Canada to create products for cattle, poultry, swine, bison, goats and fish.
The new facility will also have capacity to add two more flour mills as demand for product increases in the future.
“This new facility not only strengthens our position in the Canadian milling industry, but also boosts Alberta’s baking industry by supplying high-quality flour to a diverse range of customers. e are proud to contribute to the local economy and support the agricultural community by sourcing 230,000 metric tonnes of locally grown wheat each year,” says ohn Heimbecker, CEO of P&H.
To be considered for the tax credit program, corporations must invest at least $10 million in a project to build or expand a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta. The program offers a per cent non-refundable tax credit based on eligible capital expenditures.
Through this program, Alberta’s government has granted P&H Milling Group conditional approval for a tax credit estimated at $27.3 million.
“ e are grateful P illing roup chose to build here in ed eer ounty. This partnership will bolster our local economy and showcase our prime centralized location in Alberta, an advantage that facilitates efficient operations and distribution,” says im ood, mayor of ed eer ounty.
In 2023, Alberta’s food processing sector generated $24.3 billion in sales, making it the province’s secondlargest manufacturing industry, behind petroleum and coal.
That same year, just over three million tonnes of milled wheat and more than 2.3 million tonnes of wheat flour were manufactured in anada.
Alberta s milled wheat and meslin flour exports increased from $8.6 million in 2019 to $19.8 million in 2023, a 130.2 per cent increase.
emand for flour products rose in Alberta from 2019 to 2022, with retail sales increasing by 24 per cent during that period, according to Alberta government data.
(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.
(2) two-year-old Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by private treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747.
Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469.
Association 16” Western saddle for sale. In good shape, $500. Call 250-7933139 or 250-827-3391.
1969 Volkswagon dunebuggy, $1500, needs work. 780864-1250.
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.
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.
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.
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Fresh Water TreatmentSystems.....................................11
GovernmentofAlberta....................................................36
HockeySchedule &Standings –AJHL...........................35
HockeySchedule &Standings –NPHL...........................34
HockeySchedule&Standings –NWJHL........................35
JenningsMartinDirectLivestockSales..........................21
Keddie’s Tack &Wester nWear..........................................1
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Northern Heating &Fireplace............................................2
PrairieCoastequipment.......................................31,32,33
PrestvilleFarms...............................................................10
PrimetimeHunting &Fishing...........................................46
RossChrysler........................................................1,24,25
StahlStructures...............................................................21
SunsetCustomHarvesters...............................................9
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ThorsbyStockyardsInc...................................................21
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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.
Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Willbuy bulk. Call/text 780-832-8216. Windbreak panels for sale with 2-7/8-inch pipe and 1.5-inch thick slabs. Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633.
2-MONTH-OLD Chesapeake/German Shepard pups for sale, $50 Each. Call or text 780-9261855.
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. (3) Border Collie cross cattle working dogs for sale. Used on pasture, $500 OBO. 780-834-6548.
1992 DODGE GRAND Caravan for parts or repair, seats 7, 250,000 km, $300. Call 780-532-3766.
18” Kiefer all-purpose English saddle, 2 pads, 2 girths. Like new. $700. 250793-3139 or 250-827-3391.
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.
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.
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.
1979 Doepker 38' 3-Hopper Grain Trailer, good roll tarp, 11x22.5 tires.Call 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107
2004 Chev Cavalier Z-type, 123,000 kms, runs good. Alberta registered, $2900. 250-786-0409. 1978 KNIGHT19' triple axle end dump wagon, $4500. 780-814-0523.
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
TAKING OFFERS: Antique cars and pickups. Too many to list. Call Joe at 780-9332238.
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.
SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.
Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today
Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469.
CATskidsteer for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.
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.
Looking for a small electric hammer mill.Call 780-8414740.
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.
Horst 36' header wagon, two-wheel steer, doublespring tongue support, $9,400. 780-518-6095 or 780-354-2151.
Looking for an older skidder for farmuse. $15 – 20,000. Call Jonathen 780-2851299.
Have Poplar/Spruce to log. Cypress Creek/Pink Mountain area. To start late Oct/early November. Call 250-772-5407.
12’x16’x12’HIGH shed for sale $2,500, must be picked up. 780-494-2278, Hines Creek, AB.
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.
Full Grizzly Bear mount for sale/trade for guns. Made record book. Call for details 250-615-1583.
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 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.
13' Steel table. Folds for railings, asking $1200 OBO. Call 780-296-5010.
1500 lbs. hydraulic motorcycle jack, asking $150 OBO. Call 780-2965010.
200-amp Lincoln Pipeline welder. Lowhours, $5000 OBO. Also 300' welding cable, $1000. 780-296-5010.
CATD6NLGPwith ripper for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780-8350601.
CATD8H Dozer for Sale. Hydraulic tilt on one side. Call 780-618-9161 or 780836-2107.
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.
LOOKING FOR A hydrostatic, front wheel assist yard tractor. Call Ernest at 780-926-9412.
Selling red landscape bricks for sidewalks or patios. 4"x8", $2.20 each OBO. 780-864-8998.
Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.
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HAYBALES FOR sale: Mixed clover, timothy, grass. 1300 to1400 lbs., $95 each. 780-524-7996.
Looking fora Case/IH 8465A round baler in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153. MIXED HAYBALES for sale. 70% Alfalfa, 30% Grass. $110/bale. Call Joe 780-524-7457, Valleyview, AB.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
Horst 25’/30’hay wagons in stock. 14-18T capacities. 14-18 bale loads. Rear T/hitch included. 780-5186095.
33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.
JD 455 25ft 2-section folding box drill, 7.5” spacing. Call for price, 403894-7633.
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.
Versatile 400 Swather, complete with cab, needs head gasket. Call for details 780-835-0452 or 780-6852624.
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.
Kubota 39HP4WD tractor, 3PTH, loader, hydrostatic trans., 200 hrs. $31,000. Call Ron 780-864-8998.
1953 FORD GOLDEN Jubilee tractor, asking $3600. 780-834-0479, Worsley, AB.
JOHN DEERE CLOD busters (harrows) for sale. Call Ed at 780-836-2107.
1978 JD 1030 3PTH. 2200hrs, great running condition, c/w 6 attachments, second owner $35,000. 780-864-0522.
WANTED: INJECTION PUMP for JD 3020 or whole tractor for parts. Contact 780-837-5299.
Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583.
Kubota 39HP4WD tractor, 3PTH, loader, hydrostatic trans., 200 hrs. $31,000. Call Ron 780-864-8998.
2023 KIOTI CK3520, 35 HP, 90 hrs, grapple, bucket, backblade, $42,000/take over payments. Call 780772-9172.
Looking for an Allis Chalmers 720 tractor in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153.
Miscellaneous used tractor tires including 24.5x32 rice tires for sale. Call for details/price 780-518-0348.
Wanted: Starter to fit a Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. Call 780835-0601.
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2)Aresilosandfieldbinsregularlyinspectedfor structuraldamageorwear?
3)Doyousecurehatchestoprevent unauthorisedaccesstothesiloorfieldbin?
4)Isfallprotectionprovidedandwornwhen: a)climbingverticalladders,or b)workingontopofthesiloorbin?
5)Doyouwatchforpowerlinesandmaintain safetyclearanceswhenmovingortransporting equipment?
6)Areconfinedspacesproceduresfollowed whenenteringsilosorfieldbins?
7)Areappropriaterespiratorswornwhenloading dustygrains?
8)Arerespiratorskeptcleaninaccordancewith manufacturer’sinstructions?
9)Aresiloladdersfarenoughabovetheground tobeoutofreachofchildren?
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Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive entre is a place of reflection and tribute, home to three distinct war memorials that tell the stories of anada s bravest.
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One of the services of the Canadian Grain Commission is the Harvest Sample Program, a voluntary program for grain producers to get an assessment of their grain’s quality.
The CGC sends participating producers a personalized kit, including postage-paid envelopes for the samples. Producers fill the envelopes with representative crop samples and mail them to the CGC.
“Producers should be taking samples of each load as the crop is placed into storage to create a representative sample for each bin,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government.
“The goal is to have a sample that has the same characteristics as the large volume of product that it represents. Producers will then have a sample that can be used to shop around with various potential buyers.
“This program gives producers a free, unofficial grade on samples from the current year’s crop. Producers can submit samples of newly harvested crop prior to Nov. 30 and obtain base grade information for their marketing at no charge.
“This program also helps the Canadian Grain Commission and grain buyers to better know, in a general way, the quality of the crop,” says Blue.
The Harvest Sample Program can be used for cereal grains, pulses, canola, flax, mustard and soybeans.
The grading report includes the following information:
•unofficial grade for each sample submitted (unofficial because samples are not collected by a CGC inspector)
•dockage assessment on canola
•protein content on barley, beans, chickpeas, lentils, oats, peas and wheat
•oil, protein and chlorophyll content for canola
•oil and protein content and iodine value for flax
•oil and protein for mustard and soybeans
•falling number for wheat and rye
•vomitoxin levels for wheat, corn, barley and oats
“Individual reports remain confidential, but after collecting all the grade information, the CGC assembles and publishes aggregated data on crop quality, which is useful to both crop sellers and buyers in their trade decisions,” says Blue.
“The individual grade information from the CGC is valuable to producers as a base grade to help market their crops.”
