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Feeding FrostDamaged Faba Beans to Pigs
Results Driven Agriculture Research
What to do with frost damaged faba beans, which is a harvest challenge faced annually?
For pig producers, lower cost frost-damaged faba beans could be an alternative feed option as long as there’s no effect on nutritional value or growth performance.
The goal of this pro ect was to establish digestibilit coefficients and palatability of frost-damaged faba beans for use in pig diets.
Results show the nutritional value is similar to non-damaged faba beans, so visual damage of beans may not hamper feed value and pulse growers can increase returns.
Pig producers can be assured that damaged beans would result in predictable pig performance at lower feed cost. esults found no difference in growth performance from feeding frost-damaged or mid-tannin, hulled or de-hulled faba beans to weanling pigs.
Dehulling to remove blackened hull or tannins concentrated on the hull had no bene t.
Human food exports and value-added processing of faba beans are priorities but frost damage at harvest time generally occurs. Local feed markets are important to produce food animal protein with discounted feed quality beans.
aba bean cultivars differ in da s to maturit and susceptibilit to frost. ero tannin cultivars mature earlier, but tannin cultivars offer superior frost tolerance.
Recent research with broiler chickens showed that frost damaged faba beans had greater energy and amino acid digestibility. Feeding them did not reduce broiler growth performance, carcass traits or yield of saleable cuts.
This research looks to test and verif these ndings on pigs, which are far more sensitive to taste and preference than chickens.
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Silagecorn:how to grow more withless
W he n it come s to producin g high -e ne rg y feed for yourlivestock,there’s noquestion t ha t si la ge cornof fe rs fa rmer s th e mo st of ev er yt hing – yiel d consis te nc y, qual it y, nutritionand flexibleharvesttiming.
So,whychoose silage corn overcereals?
The advantages of today’s silage corn hybrids c learly ou tper fo rmothe r fe edoption s, es pecially fo r fa rmers lookin g to maximi ze feedproductionwhileusingtheir landmore efficiently.
Silage corn requires fewer acres and water per tonneofproductionwhencompared to cereal silage That’s because cornisnaturally m ore wate r- efficien t an d drou gh t- to le ra nt overcerealslike wheat, barleyand oats This means farmers cangrow more withless In fact,a2023silage cornfieldgrownunder drought stress incentral Alberta harvested d ou bl e th e yiel d (8 to nne s/ac re ) when compared to silage barley grown under the sameconditions(4 tonnes/acre).
Put Pioneer® silage products to workonyour acres
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managementand maturity at harvest factor into selecting the right hybrid The ideal silage hybrid must deliver high total plant yield of digestible starches andfibre,alongharvest window that allows the plant to dry to the right m oi st ure, an d adeq uate su ga rs fo r proper fermentation.
Th at ’s wher e Pi oneersi la ge corn hy brid s excel They are bred to deliver high-quality, nutrient- dense feedwith excellent stay-green fo r fl ex ibleha rv es t timingan d consis te nt quality. Delivering more livestock feedwith every tonne, Pioneer hybrids also help farmers producemore withless waterandacres.
Pioneersilage cornisalso bred to optimize l ate- se asonplan t health , be ca use healthy p la nt s co ntinue to bu il d mo re st archan d
biomass, maintain feedquality, and maximize th e ha rves t wind ow. An d, sinc e improved starch,orgrain,is responsible for muchofthe increase in feednutritional value, cornsilage h asanadde d ad va ntage sinc e 65pe rc en t of energy for livestock and 45-50 percent of tonnage yieldincornsilage comesfromthe grain.
Ultimately,cornsilage canhelpproducethe most robust, reliable, and high-energ y feed fo r we st er n Canadianli ve st oc k fa rmer s. So, wh y no t choo se th e fe edchoiceth at o ut pe rf ormsothe r option s, an d op t fo r s ilag e corn? Contac t yo urlo ca l Pi oneer Sales Representative today orvisit pioneer com/Canada for more information about how Pioneersilage corn hybridscan perform on your farm.
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• 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.
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• 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).
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Spirit River Man Seeks to Put Faces to Graves in Netherlands
Submitted by Bill Vanden Dungen
Every name in our cemetery is associated with a face and a story. Every name stands for a young man who left his home, his family, parents, wife, children, and started an unknown and dangerous journey. That journey ended here in the Netherlands, for our freedom. We owe it to them to remember their names and their stories. We will not forget.
In the Netherlands, we owe our freedom to the allied armies who managed to free us from the German occupiers in 1944 and 1945.
During the liberation of Netherlands, especially in the southwest, many soldiers gave their lives. These soldiers are buried at various cemeteries in Europe. Almost all who fell in the southwest of our country are in the Canadian War Cemetery and in the General War Cemetery in Bergen op Zoom.
e t to the Canadian ar Cemeter on the u tersshoveweg, ou will nd the General War Cemetery. It contains British soldiers and many others.
If ou walk over these two elds of honour, ou will onl read the name, age, and regiment of the soldiers on the stones. But who were these men and women?
In the Faces to Graves Bergen op Zoom project, research is being done into the backgrounds of all those soldiers, and with the help of service les, a biograph can be drawn.
ll biographies are included in a virtual monument and are offered to the educational centre in the soon-to-be-realized Visitor Information Centre.
Are you related to a soldier who is buried in one of the two war cemeteries in Bergen op Zoom or do you know his family? If so, please contact us.
ll information is welcome. If ou can think of a stor , nd some photos, newspaper clippings or other documents, or would like to research the background of a killed soldier who is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery of the General War Cemetery, please contact the Faces to Graves Bergen op Zoom research team.
Email: info@facestogravesbergenopzoom.nl
Website: www.facestograves.nl
If you live in the Peace River region, contact Bill Vanden Dungen of Spirit River for more information about his own journey in discovering Faces to Graves. Call Bill at (780) 864-2644.
Hytech Production Ltd. Announces Sale Of Canola Facility
Management and staff of Tech roduction td. announced the sale of the Tech commercial seed treating facility at Coaldale, Alta., to Bayer CropScience Inc. on Oct. 3.
Bayer is a global seed industry leader and the purchase of Tech treating and packaging assets is recognition of the state of the art seed facilit Tech built and operated for the past three years.
Tech thanked the staff and man local service providers who pla ed a signi cant role in building and operating this facility to high seed industry standards of ualit and efficienc .
ith this asset sale, Tech will further invest in its core business of h brid eld crop production.
“The decision to sell our treating and packaging operation allows us to focus on hybrid seed production, the core function of our business since founding
in 1998,” said co-CEO Cam Van Roon.
“For our breeder/distributor customers and producer partners, we will continue to lead innovation in hybrid canola seed production and pursue opportunities in other hybrid crop kinds.”
The Bayer purchase places no restrictions on future business development and Tech, as an independent, famil owned business, will continue local eld operations in southern Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, Washington and Chile.
“We will continue to be guided by the values Tech was built upon, those being a pioneering spirit, a commitment to the families who are our seed growers, staff and suppliers, willingness to partner, accept risk and invest to meet the ever evolving needs of the industry and our customers,” said founder and co-CEO Brian McNaughton.
Pulse Growers Seek Advisors
Alberta Pulse Growers
Pulse producers who want to grow Alberta’s pulse industry while developing their own leadership skills are invited to let their names stand for election as an Alberta Pulse Growers advisor at their zone meeting this fall.
“Any interested pulse farmers are strongly encouraged to join the APG team,” said chair Shane Strydhorst.
“I began as an advisor like most APG directors, and it has been a very rewarding experience. Becoming an advisor is a great way to get involved in the industry. Each of our ve ones has available positions and it s a good introduction to the organi ation, working on committees and making things happen for Alberta pulse farmers.” team of advisors leads e tension activities speci c to each of s ve ones. irectors on the provincial board often serve as advisors rst.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS AND MEETING DATES:
Producers must have sold pulses and paid service charges since Aug. 1, 2022 to be eligible as an advisor. Anyone interested in letting their name stand is asked to complete and submit a nomination form by Nov. 4.
Each candidate must be endorsed by another pulse producer from their zone. The form is available on APG’s homepage at www.albertapulse.com. Register for zone meetings at albertapulse.com/event/.
The lberta ulse rowers Commission represents , growers of eld pea, dry bean, lentil, chickpea, faba bean and soybean in Alberta. Our vision is to have Alberta pulses on every farm, on every plate.
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SOILHEALTH CARAVAN
By Nadia Mori
OnJuly30in St. Isidore and Aug1in Donnelly, Alberta,the Peace RegionLivingLabin collaborationwith SARDA Ag Research hosted twoiterations ofthe SoilHealth Caravan. The expert teamof Odette Menard, Marie-Eve BernardandBruno Garon visitedthe regionallthe wayfrom Quebec. The workshop was a great exampleofvisualandhands-ondemonstrationswhich canmakelearningfunagain!
Runoff Jars Infiltration Jars
Theeventstar ted offwitha rainfall demonstr at ion model. The instruc tor team haddugup5 differentchunks ofsoil, ranging fromannualcrop fieldwithout cover throughperennial forage coverallthe way to forestfloor.A rain simulator wasturnedonandwhileit was “raining” water could beobservedeitherrunningoffthesurfaceorinfiltratinginto thesoil. Water wascapturedinlargeglass containerseither at thefrontofthesetup(indicatingrunoff)orunderneaththesoil plates(indicatinginfiltration). The resultsdefinitelyspoke for themselves.
Abigpartofthefieldday was to showparticipantshowthey canassesstheir ownfieldswhenit comes to soilsanddocument whatisgoingonintheirsoils. Consequently,theproducers wouldalsobeempowered to observesoilhealthoutcomes followingachangeinlandmanagement.
EXPLORINGASOILPIT- TheExplanation
WHY?
To look at thesoil.
WHERE?
Ideallydig at least2holesonthefieldandinareas you wouldlike tocompare.
WHEN?
Whenit ’s not toodr y, andnot too wet for work ingthesoil.
HOW?
• Usingashovel so youcan feelhowhardoreasyashovel goesthroughthe varioussoillayers. For example, youmight noticeahardlayeraroundtheplowormachinerydepth,or ahardpanfurtherdowninthesoilprofile,whichcanprovide initialhintsonwhatcausedthehardpanor compactionlayer.
• Anothergood way to obser ve varioushard to penetrateareas is to runasoil knifethroughthe exposedsoilfromthe bottomofthepit to the top andnoticewhereitgetsharder topullthe knifethroughorwhereitgets completelystuck.
Oncethesoilpitis ready,thereare fourthingsthat canbe visuallyassessed:1) colour&smell,2)porosity, 3)structure, and 4) roots.
Marie-Eve Bernarddiscussingtheimportanceofhavingpore spacesinoursoils(for waterinfiltration, root growth,etc.)
NVISITSTHEPEACEREGION
Marie-Eve Bernarddiscussingtheimportanceofhavingpore spacesinoursoils(for waterinfiltration, root growth,etc.)
1) Colour&Smell: generally,thedarkerthe colour,themore organicmatter (OM)ispresent. IncreasingOMisa wayof increasingsoil waterholding capacity, whichcanbecritical duringlongdryperiods.Smellingsoilsmightbeanacquiredtaste butonce youstartsmellingall yoursoils, youwillquicklynotice thedifferencesandalsoifsomethingisofforbadsmelling.Bad soilsmellsusuallyindicate anissuethatisgoingon.Ahealthy soilwillsmellearthyandhave anicearoma. Another way to comparesoilsis to smellthe topandlowerlayers tocompare anydifferences.
2) Porosity: refers to howmanyporesmightbepresentand howmuchairand waterasoilcanpotentiallyhold. If asoilhas been compac ted, therewillbe fewersoilporespresentandout ofthe totalpore space, waterandairwillneed to fight overthe amounteachgetsallocated.
3) Structure: forstructureitisgood to understandthedifference betweenstructureand texture:the textureofasoil refers to the percentagesand,silt,andclay, whichcannoteasilybechanged. Thestructurehowever, does respondandchangedepending
onhowthesoilis workedandmanaged. Roundstructureis preferred oversquare. ImagineplacingmarblesorLEGOblocks into a container. Marbleswillallowmore waterandair to move throughthesoil compared to stackedupLEGOblocks. Cubic structureisnaturallymore commondeeperinthesoilprofile.
4)Roots: whenlooking at roots, obser ve thedistributionofthe various roots. For example,how abundantare roots,howdeepinto thesoilprofileare rootsable to reach,aremost rootslivingordead (aliving rootwillbefirm andwhite).
In ex tremecases youmayseea hardpanwhere rootsstart reaching horizontallyinsteadof growing furtherdowninto thesoilprofile.
How would youassessthisprofilebasedon colour,porosity, structureand roots?
Take HomeMessage:
Usingthesesimplesteps,asoilprofiledoesn’t have to feellike aherculeantask. Looking at yoursoilsona regularbasiscan provide greatinsightinto howthingsmightbechanging(for betteror worse)and to gaugeanyneed forsoilmanagement adjustments.
NadiaMoriisanindependentagrologistwithaspecializationinforage andpasturemanagementas wellas knowledgeextension.Nadiaisthe current Coordinatorforthe Peace River Forage AssociationofBCandthe Extension Coordinatorforthe PeaceRegionLiving Lab. Shealso owns SquigglyThings,amicrogreensandmarket gardenbusiness.SheearnedherMScfromthe Universityof Saskatchewanandhasspent over adecadeinproducerextension. Everyoncein awhile,shewillalsodustoffher voice- acting skillsinlocalvideoand podcastproductions.
Bruno Garon relayingtheneed to protectporespacesinoursoils.
Maple Leaf Foods Unveils Future Name for the New Pork Company
Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods has announced that Canada Packers Inc. will be the future name of the new pork company once it completes the separation of its pork business as a new independent, public company.
This choice re ects our deep respect for the histor and legac of this iconic brand, while affording us the opportunity to bring it forward and blend it with our ambitious vision for the future as a worldleading pork producer,” said Dennis Organ, president of Maple Leaf Foods’ pork complex and incoming CEO of Canada Packers.
The heritage of Canada Packers goes back nearly a century. The new company will build on this legacy as an industry leader with a focus on sustainable solutions and global reach.
“Canada Packers is a distinctive, memorable and authentic name for the new pork company,” said Curtis Frank, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods.
“While grounded in solid roots that have been an important part of Maple Leaf Foods’ history, Canada Packers also provides a platform for the forward-thinking vision that Dennis and his team have embraced as they chart their next steps as an independent company.
“We are excited for what the future holds for Canada Packers as we advance plans to complete the separation of the businesses in 2025.”
The new Canada Packers brand identity incorporates the iconic elements from its almost 100-year-old
logo, with the capital “C” and “P” and refreshed Canadian ag. The compan has also changed its colour palette to re ect its focus on sustainabilit , shifting from blue and red to the natural green and blue tones that connect so much of Canada’s landscape.
“Leveraging the historic past was key, but not at the expense of the future and progress this brand represents,” said Organ.
“The new branding honours these roots while propelling Canada Packers towards a dynamic and innovative future. We expect the new Canada Packers logo and branding to be a beacon for leadership in the fresh food space globally for another hundred years.”
As independent companies, Maple Leaf Foods and Canada ackers will each have the nancial independence to pursue their own value creation strategies, without compromising their capabilities in safety and sustainability.
Maple Leaf Foods will continue its leadership as a consumer packaged goods powerhouse, while Canada Packers will leverage its heritage and expertise
in the pork business to continue its path as a global leader in sustainably produced meat.
Upon completion of the separation, Maple Leaf Foods will retain an 19.9 per cent ownership position in Canada Packers, and the two companies will enter an evergreen pork supply agreement that will provide Maple Leaf Foods with secure access to highquality, sustainably produced pork and will provide Canada Packers with a secure anchor customer in North America transacting at market-based formula pricing.
Canada ackers is e pected to be spun off as an independent, publicly traded company in 2025.
Cattle Directory ANGUS
Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB 780-274-0099 / 780-618-4747
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
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 780-814-3875
CHAROLAIS
Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake BC D 250-467-9450 / M 403-804-1107
SilverWillowRanch
SellingYearling&2-Year-OldRegistered
Kevin&BarbaraQuist
SMOKYRIVERREDANGUS
MaynardBoese (780)568-4340
(780)876-4526
TRIEBERFARMS
Fred Trieber(780)831-1346
fredtrieber@gmail.com
NaomiTrieber(780)814-0052 trieberfarms@gmail.com
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
OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS
Dry Creek Ranch
Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
JayDawn Farms
Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530
Landaker Charolais Farm
Alan&ShelleyLandaker,Brownvale,AB 780-618-3928
Pro-Char Charolais
David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654
Rosebud Creek Charolais
Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-219-5698 / 250-786-5698
Reber's Polled Herefords
Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643
Richardson Ranch
Tlell Polled Herefords
Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 / 250-557-4348
Chittick Family Hereford Ranch
Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925
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
GRUNDKEFAMILY
ALBERTABEACH,ALBERTA (780)924-2464-(780)982-2472
North 42 Cattle Company
Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339
SHORTHORNS
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
Poplar Creek Farm
Sean & Michelle Thompson, Cremona, AB 403-681-8316
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
Gardner Livestock Olds, AB
Tracy Gardner 403-586-0378
Tyson Gardner 403-586-1598
GB Farms
Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661
GRA-TAN Farm
ShadowCreekRedPolls
•WearestillCanada’s#1RedPollBreeder
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Dean&MarshaAnderson–FortStJohn,BC (250)827-3293•marshascows@hotmail.com www.shadowcreek.farm 778275
RED POLLS SALERS
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Sharom Shorthorns
Tom & Shari Barto, Thorhild, AB 780-307-4043 / 780-398-2093
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
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
Albrecht Farms
Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB R 780-933-5448 / S 780-832-0883
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
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
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
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
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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
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090
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
Viking Livestock Market
Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209
Red&Black Purebred Simmental Seedstock
WillowCreekSimmentals|CrookedCreek,AB Mike&MariKlassen|(780)832-7343
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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
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative
Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
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
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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
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P&H Milling Group Announces New Flour Mill
Parrish & Heimbecker
P&H Milling Group, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, has announced plans for a new our milling facilit in ed eer Count .
This cutting-edge mill represents an investment of $241 million and underscores P&H Milling Group’s commitment to supporting the Canadian agriculture sector and growing demand in the food industr . The announcement was made ept. .
The new facilit will mill an estimated tonnes of wheat dail from western Canadian farmers. uipped with advanced processing technolog , it is designed for high throughput, energ efficienc and a low carbon footprint.
In addition to milling operations, the site will include offices, warehousing, logistics infrastructure, rail siding and provisions for future e pansion.
This new facilit not onl strengthens our position in the Canadian milling industr but also boosts lberta s baking industr b suppl ing high- ualit our to a diverse range of customers, said ohn eimbecker, C at arrish eimbecker.
e are proud to contribute to the local econom and support the agricultural communit b sourcing , metric tonnes of locall grown wheat each ear.
Construction is e pected to generate up to obs, with full-time skilled positions available once operational. The mill will serve a variet of enduse customers, including commercial bakers, retail bakers, large baker wholesalers and ma or pi a commissaries.
dditionall , the our produced will support the export of manufactured products to bakeries in British Columbia and the aci c orthwest region of the nited tates.
“P&H Milling Group’s new flour mill project is proof our gri- rocessing Investment Ta Credit program is doing its job to attract large-scale investments in value-added agricultural manufacturing, said igurdson, minister of griculture and Irrigation.
The new facilit will help drive economic growth b sourcing wheat from lberta farmers, creating new jobs and positioning the province to attract spin-off investments in the commercial baking industr .
P&H Milling Group is committed to driving industr investment, facilitating e ports and supporting the continued growth of Canada s food sector. The new ed eer Count facilit represents a signi cant step in meeting these goals.
“We are able to invest in this new mill project thanks to signi cant support from the government of lberta and ed eer Count , which further cemented our choice to build the mill in this location, said eimbecker.
“Farmers in and around central Alberta produce high- ualit wheat that can now be processed locall . The area is also a prime location for us to bring in grains through our existing grain asset network. The added boost to our milling capacit will help us suppl Canadian flour to the province and be ond.
The facilit is e pected to be completed and operational b fall .
A Cost-E ective Way to Crank Up Soil Samples
Warren Ward, Canola Council of Canada
The most common soil sampling practice is to collect one composite sample per eld but ou can take composite samples to a new level.
n appropriate composite is based on - subsamples or cores collected from the most productive areas of a eld. These are usuall mid-slopes. or this one composite sample, avoid collecting from hill tops, low spots and saline areas. This midslope composite will help select an appropriate fertili er blend and rate that supports those most productive areas.
owever, b avoiding the low-producing areas hill tops, low spots ou ma miss critical insights to boost ield potential in those areas.
o not blend samples from low-producing areas into the primar mid-slope composite. The resulting average will produce soil test results that are almost useless. o, ou need more samples. The e tra cost of a second or third targeted composite from that eld ma reveal issues that could be solved, or at least improved, with locali ed management.
Potential target sample sites:
n area alwa s sub ect to lodging. oes it have high organic matter that kicks out a lodgeinducing nitrogen boost It ma be possible to reduce nitrogen rates in that area.
ill tops. igh ground often has low organic matter and retains less moisture. These factors will reduce ield. ut perhaps low sulphur or some other nutrient shortage is also a factor in lower canola ields. ome targeted sulphur could help hill tops.
ow areas with low ields. Is salinit the problem r something else ith a targeted sample, a lowielding area ma be criticall low in potassium, for e ample, while salinit is ne.
Targeted samples could prompt some low-tech, targeted nutrient applications that could boost ield. ith a few hundred dollars worth of e tra samples, productivit could be improved on acres that don t bene t from the blanket nutrient application based on one primar composite sample.
Composite sample techniques:
ere are the steps to collect composite samples from a eld. If hiring someone to collect samples, the will usuall follow this practice
Take - sub-samples or cores. If ust doing one sample per eld, gather these cores from the most-productive areas, usuall mid slopes. If also targeting a problem area with a second composite sample, collect a separate set of cores from that area.
ivide each core into two or three soil depths and put them in separate pails. ave a pail each for ero to si inches and si to inch soil depths, or a three-wa split of ero to si , si to and to inches.
ith the - sub-samples separated b depth, blend those samples to create one composite sample per depth. o not blend these with a second set of composites from a targeted area. eep them separate. ubmit each composite and each depth in its own sample bag.
The benchmark composite arms could -locate one average acre in the eld and use that pin as a sample point each ear. This can provide a more accurate comparison of samples ear after ear and is faster for the sampler.
This article was reprinted with permission from the Canola Council of Canada.
Farmer Advises Locking in Seed Varieties
Nick Sekulic, Prestville Farms Ltd.
ith harvest mostly wrapped up, many farmers are sorting out a cropping plan and looking forward to the 2025 planting season.
As in most years, some will plant fall seeded crops like winter wheat and rye. There are even some hybrid fall r e varieties being seeded, but most eld crops in our region are spring planted.
I get many inquiries about cereal and pulse pedigree seed supply. For these crops, the market price of pedigreed seed follows the ups and downs of the commercial market.
Prices for pulse crops like green and yellow peas have held up better than barley and wheat when compared to the marketing cycle in previous crop years.
The value difference between pedigreed certi ed seed and commercial seed is largely made up of the royalty submitted to the variety owner for higher pedigree development costs, breeding, seed cleaning and handling, testing and cost of production and management.
These costs mean a seed price difference that can range between $3.50 and $5 a bushel, depending on supply and demand.
or several ears, our pedigree seed offerings of cereals and pulses have followed a variable pricing model. We quote seed quantity and price. The quote is good for two weeks and locks in supply and price if a transaction is completed before expiry.
This can serve as a hedge if you think the commercial market will improve, or certain varieties will be in short supply, or both.
When it comes to sourcing seed, farmers have three choices; buy pedigree seed, common seed or save the seed from their own production.
Unlike pedigree seed, common seed can’t legally be identi ed as a variet and therefore carries ualit and value risk.
Common seed would not follow the many quality measures that are re uired to provide a certi ed seed tag with purchase.
Many farms save their own seed and manage the testing, cleaning and storage for their own use. When a variety you like performs well, this is a tried-and-true strategy. The producer manages the quality and purity issues, though many will only do this for one or two generations, before either purchasing pedigree seed of the same variety or trying a new one.
There was a time when almost all new cereal and pulse crop varieties were developed with government funding and through universities. As this fades, industr and the value chain increasingl suppl the nancial resources for breeding and development.
One of the tools used to fund and promote research and development is the Variety Use Agreement (VUA) platform. This web-based tool is used to support and increase plant breeding investment and innovation by facilitating ro alt collection in a cost-effective manner.
The VUA, an agreement signed when purchasing seed varieties in the program, applies to speci c seed varieties as determined by plant breeders and their distributors. Some of the best new varieties being brought to market use this platform and it is based on a per acre fee calculated and paid after planting.
Other varieties and technologies use agreements at time of sale to set boundaries on the number of generations farm-saved seed from the certi ed variet can be grown. Sometimes the restriction can also be on the number of acres any farm saved seed can be planted.
This not only serves to maintain royalty returns to the genetic owners for continued investment, but also maintains critical disease and pest resistance traits.
The stewardship agreement for midge-tolerant wheat is one such example. This agreement limits the use of farm-saved seed to one generation past certi ed seed. It’s a simple step that keeps the interspersed refuge system at the proper level, preventing build-up of resistant midge. Without the refuge, we risk losing the one and only midge tolerance gene.
Thanks for taking the time to read this article, and I hope ou nd it helpful. The thing I most en o about being a seed grower is the many great discussions I have with the folks who develop and grow the crops that feed the world.
Community Drought And Flood Protection Improved
Alberta Agri-News
Drought conditions affected parts of lberta this summer, while other communities have faced ooding in recent ears. uilding the infrastructure needed to protect residents, property and critical infrastructure is costly, but necessary.
To help, more than $19 million is now available through the Drought and Flood Protection Program to help communities build the infrastructure they need.
This is part of the ve- ear, -million program helping municipalities and First Nations protect critical infrastructure from ooding and drought and improve public safety.
e know that drought and oods can devastate public infrastructure and private property, damage the environment, disrupt our economy and put lives at risk,” said Rebecca Schultz, minister of Environment and Protected Areas.
e ve alread funded pro ects through the Drought and Flood Protection Program this year, but there is more work to do. That’s why we’re fasttracking the next round of applications to protect communities across the province.”
The program helps communities design and build pro ects that protect critical infrastructure from drought and flooding and help ensure public safety is protected. This includes expansion of water storage or the retrofitting or relocation of water intakes to ensure access to water during periods of drought.
lood mitigation pro ects such as berms, ood walls or riverbank stabilization work are also eligible. pplications for shovel-read pro ects are encouraged, but all pro ects that meet the eligibilit criteria will be considered for funding. All municipalities, Improvement Districts, Special Areas, Metis settlements and First Nations are eligible.
The application deadline for Round 2 is Nov. 29 and decisions will be announced in spring.
In August, grants totalling $30,727,119 were approved for pro ects in municipalities, two First Nations and one Metis settlement. (Rocky View Count had two pro ects approved . ro ects eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:
- rought and ood-proo ng or relocation of critical infrastructure and infrastructure required to access those services.
- tructural measures such as berms, ood walls, bank protection and stabilization works, retention ponds and diversion structures intended to protect critical infrastructure and ensure public safety.
- Purchase of property for the purpose of relocation or for access to and/or construction of a pro ect.
- io-retention infrastructure designed to increase ood attenuation and reduce the impacts of drought.
• Under the program:
- There is no minimum funding requirement for applications.
- funding cap of million per pro ect is in place to ensure the program can support multiple pro ects each ear.
- ll approved pro ects will be cost-shared, with the Government of Alberta covering up to 70 per cent of total eligible costs and the grant recipient(s) covering the remaining 30 per cent.
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Fall Grazing Tour a Success
Peace Country Beef and Forage Association
The Peace Country Beef and Forage Association reported a great day in Saddle illsCount on ct. .
Despite wet conditions, participants enjoyed a seminar about farm management, including holistic management practices and succession planning, with Kelly Wobeser-Sidoryk.
ollowing a lunchcateredb s urger un,participantsdiscussedthe ob ectivesofthe eace egion iving abandsaw a slideshowfromgra ingtour host Dan Martin. The indoor part of the event wrapped up at the Bonanza Hall with a briefpresentationfrom a ford am ,inwhichheoutlinedhisrolewiththe iving abspro ectandthedatacollectionre uired. articipantsthentraveled to anand uc artin sfarm tosee their iving abs pro ect eldandfurtherdiscussvariousgra ingmethods. The alsolookedatsoil plugs, plant species and discussed soil compaction.
Thank are extended to all collaborators, funders and supporters for coming out to play in the rain and being a part of the journey to improve the sustainability of agriculture, one farm at a time.
What is The Best Time to Apply Fall Fertilizer?
Apply fall fertilizer as close to freeze up as possible to reduce losses due to high microbial activity in warm soils. The goal with fall application is to keep nitrogen in ammonium form over the winter.
Urea and anhydrous ammonia are both ammonium-based fertilizers. When soil microbes convert ammonium to nitrate, it becomes vulnerable to losses.
To keep nitrogen in ammonium form:
• Apply when soils are below 10 C.
• Place N fertilizer in narrow bands ideally four inches deep. seanenhancedefficienc fertili er,especiall ifthe rsttwostepsarenot achievable. reaseinhibitors,nitri cationinhibitorsandcontrolled-release nitrogenallhavepossiblebene tsforfallapplicationofnitrogen,especiall in higher risk scenarios.
Elemental sulphur is best left on the soil surface to oxidize. Ammonium sulphate is lessprone to volatili ationlossesthanotherformssuchasurea,andcanhave eibility in “right place.”
Application timed as close as possible to plant uptake is always preferred, but fall can be a good time to apply.
Can I spray weeds after a fall frost?
Yes, but check on recovery and wait for a warm day. Many weeds — Canada thistle, for example — are fairly frost tolerant, so a light frost will barely slow them down. ffectivecontrolofan weedispossibleafter a frostifmostoftheleaftissueisstill healthy and growing, and if the forecast includes a few warm sunny spray days. or gl phosate to beeffectiveafter a frost,weedsneedatleast hourswith temperaturesabove C atnightand C da timeminimums.
This article was originally posted at www.canolacouncil.org/canolawatch uestions-for-the-month- . eprintedwithpermission
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Fri,Nov228:30 p.m.Spirit River Rangers Manning Comets
Sat, Nov238:30 p.m. Falher Pirates Grande Prairie Athletics
Sat, Nov238:30 p.m. High Prairie Regals Spirit River Rangers
Sat, Nov238:30 p.m. Manning Comets Dawson CreekSr. Canucks
Sat, Nov238:30 p.m. ValleyviewJets Fox Creek Knights
Sun,Nov248:30 p.m. Fox Creek Knights Falher Pirates
Thurs, Nov288:30 p.m. Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals
Thurs,Nov288:30 p.m. Fort St.JohnSr. FlyersDawson CreekSr. Canucks
Thurs,Nov288:30 p.m.Grande Prairie Athletics Fox Creek Knights
Sat,Nov308:30 p.m.Dawson CreekSr. Canucks Falher Pirates
Sat,Nov308:30 p.m. Fox Creek Knights Fort St.JohnSr. Flyers
Sat, Nov308:30 p.m. Grande Prairie Athletics Manning Comets
Sat, Nov308:30 p.m.Spirit River Rangers ValleyviewJets
Thurs, Dec58:30 p.m. Fort St.JohnSr. FlyersSpirit River Rangers
Fri, Dec68:30 p.m. High Prairie Regals Fox Creek Knights
Fri, Dec68:30 p.m. Manning Comets ValleyviewJets
Sat, Dec78:30 p.m. Falher Pirates Manning Comets
Sat, Dec78:30 p.m. Fox Creek Knights Dawson CreekSr. Canucks
Sat, Dec78:30 p.m.Grande Prairie AthleticsSpirit River Rangers
Sat, Dec78:30 p.m. ValleyviewJets Fort St.JohnSr. Flyers
Thurs, Dec128:30 p.m.Grande Prairie AthleticsDawson CreekSr. Canucks
Thurs, Dec128:30 p.m. High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates
Thurs, Dec128:30 p.m.Spirit River Rangers Fort St.JohnSr. Flyers
Fri, Dec138:30 p.m. ValleyviewJets Manning Comets
Sat, Dec148:30 p.m. Falher Pirates ValleyviewJets
Sat, Dec148:30 p.m. Fort St.JohnSr. Flyers High Prairie Regals Sat, Dec148:30 p.m. Manning Comets Grande Prairie Athletics
Alberta Remains Rodeo Country
Government of Alberta
Alberta has long been known as the home of rodeo, and the Canadian Finals odeo is one of the province s agship events. It showcases the grit, talent and dedication of athletes who embod the spirit of the est.
The 50th Canadian Finals Rodeo wrapped up in Edmonton in early October, leaving a lasting impact on the cit and province.
It celebrated the talent of Canada s rodeo stars and highlighted lberta as the heart of rodeo culture in the countr . The lberta government is investing . million over three ears, bringing the event to dmonton this ear, in and in .
I m so impressed with the talent showcased at the th Canadian inals odeo last week, said oseph chow, minister of Tourism and port, in an ct. news release.
“We’re thrilled to have supported Edmonton in hosting such an iconic event, and even more proud of the signi cant economic boost it brings to our local businesses and tourism sector. lberta is, and will alwa s be, rodeo countr .
The economic impact of the event in dmonton was calculated at more than million and supported more than , obs. The four-da event drew more than , spectators that lled over , hotel rooms.
It was great to see the Canadian inals odeo back in dmonton this ear. ur livestock community contributes so much to the sport of rodeo, and we wouldn’t have this level of competition without the production of great bucking horses and bulls, said igurdson, minister of griculture and Irrigation.
I am proud to witness the animal athletes from our bucking horse and bull producers in lberta. The caliber of stock that the bring to each rodeo throughout the ears is remarkable.
Traci Bednard, president and CEO of Explore Edmonton, deemed the event a ma or success.
“Edmontonians and Edmonton businesses embraced the return of professional rodeo to our city, which saw the streets of downtown teeming with cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo lovers from across the prairies and around the world, she said.
The provincial government remains committed to ensuring Alberta continues to host world-class events that enrich the province s cultural and economic fabric. continuing to invest in large-scale sporting and cultural events like the Canadian Finals Rodeo, Alberta is ensuring that it remains a premier destination for competitors, fans and guests from across the world.
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2024-2025SCHEDULE &STANDINGS
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Fri,Oct258:00p.m.SexsmithVipers FairviewFlyers Sat,Oct268:00p.m. FairviewFlyers
CtyofG.P.WheatKings
Sat,Oct268:00p.m.North PeaceNavigators FortSt.JohnHuskies
Sat,Oct268:00p.m.DawsonCreek KodiaksSexsmithVipers
Sat,Oct268:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades LaCreteLumberBarons
Sun,Oct272:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades LaCreteLumberBarons
Wed,Oct308:00p.m. FortSt.JohnHuskies SexsmithVipers
Wed,Oct308:00p.m.CtyofG.P.WheatKingsBeaverlodgeBlades
Wed,Oct308:00p.m.North PeaceNavigators FairviewFlyers
Fri,Nov18:00p.m.SexsmithVipers FortSt.JohnHuskies
Fri,Nov18:00p.m.DawsonCreek Kodiaks FairviewFlyers
Fri,Nov18:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades North PeaceNavigators
Sat,Nov28:00p.m.SexsmithVipers North PeaceNavigators
Sat,Nov28:00p.m. FairviewFlyers FortSt.JohnHuskies
Sat,Nov28:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades DawsonCreek Kodiaks
Sat,Nov28:00p.m.CtyofG.P.WheatKingsLaCreteLumberBarons
Sun,Nov32:00p.m.CtyofG.P.WheatKingsLaCreteLumberBarons
Fri,Nov88:00p.m.North PeaceNavigators FortSt.JohnHuskies
Fri,Nov88:00p.m.SexsmithVipers CtyofG.P.WheatKings
Sat,Nov98:00p.m.DawsonCreek KodiaksNorth PeaceNavigators
Sat,Nov98:00p.m. FairviewFlyers BeaverlodgeBlades
Sat,Nov98:00p.m.LaCreteLumberBaronsSexsmithVipers
Sun,Nov102:00p.m. FortSt.JohnHuskies DawsonCreek Kodiaks
Sun,Nov102:00p.m.LaCreteLumberBaronsBeaverlodgeBlades
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Milk Sampling Explained for Avian In uenza
Government of Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada, is taking proactive measures to monitor Canadian dair cows for highl pathogenic avian in uen a I . Commerciall sold milk and milk products remain safe to consume. In Canada, milk must be pasteuri ed before sale and this process kills harmful bacteria and viruses, including avian u, ensuring milk and milk products are safe to drink and eat. s of ept. , C I laboratories have tested , retail milk samples from across Canada. ll have tested negative. esults of the testing are listed below.
Area Samples tested HPAI detections (positive or negative)
Atlantic provinces302 All negative
Ontario 307 All negative
Quebec 302 All negative
Western provinces300 All negative
s of ept. , C I laboratories have tested samples of raw milk arriving at processing plants across Canada. ll have tested negative.
This is another surveillance measure to monitor Canadian dairy cattle for HPAI and helps ensure that I is caught earl if introduced in the national herd. esults of the Canada-wide testing of raw unpasteuri ed milk samples at processing plants are listed below.
Area Samples tested HPAI detections (positive or negative)
Atlantic provinces29 All negative
Ontario 68 All negative
Quebec 38 All negative
Western provinces137 All negative
Under the leadership of Health Canada, CFIA laboratories carried out a study in a and une on the effectiveness of pasteuri ation to inactivate I virus in milk. Consistent with similar studies published internationall , the results showed that pasteuri ation is effective. dditional information is available on ealth Canada s website.
In Canada, I is a reportable disease in all animals. ll suspected cases must be reported to the C I . There are no con rmed detections of I in cattle in Canada.
Any laboratories involved in testing or research and development activities that require working with samples of the HPAI virus must comply with biosafety, biocontainment and reporting requirements from the CFIA and the Public Health genc of Canada.
Any non-CFIA laboratories that test animals, an animal specimen or sample, or an animal product or b product including milk must notif the C I if the detect avian in uen a virus fragments or antibodies in these samples.
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(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.
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.
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.
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.
(3) Border Collie cross cattle working dogs for sale. Used on pasture, $500 OBO. 780-834-6548.
6 REG. CANADIAN Arcott Ram lambs for sale, can deliver. Sky Blue Farm, 780-837-1770, Donnelly
FEW BRED EWES and ewe lambs for sale. Call or text 780-605-0265 for more info.
Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Willbuy bulk. Call/text 780-832-8216.
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.
2006 RAM 3500 1-ton crewcab, 5.9L Cummins diesel, custom deck, needs work, $11,500. 250-4010322.
ONE SETOF new Envy Apollo Q wheels for sale, 20x9. Call/text John 780814-4472.
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.
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.
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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. 1979 Doepker 38' 3-Hopper Grain Trailer, good roll tarp, 11x22.5 tires.Call 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107
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.
Volkswagon dunebuggy, $1500, needs work. 780864-1250.
1978 KNIGHT19' triple axle end dump wagon, $4500. 780-814-0523.
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.
DOUBLE-WIDE HOUSE for sale. Free to be picked up & removed. Call 780618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
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.
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CATD6NLGPwith ripper for hire.
Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780-8350601.
BUTLER 14'GRAIN BINS for sale, most have aeration. Call for details 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
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.
FOR SALE: LEON 8-1/2 yard pull scraper. Call 780835-7827 for details.
For sale: Cultivator, harrows, packers, augers, combine with straight cut header. Call 780-323-4364.
Have Poplar/Spruce to log. Cypress Creek/Pink Mountain area. To start late Oct/early November. Call 250-772-5407.
Fencing services for hire. New builds, repairs, tear downs. Free estimates. Call Todd 780-518-6319.
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.
Looking for an older skidder for farmuse. $15 – 20,000. Call Jonathen 780-2851299.
Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
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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.
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.
FARMS & RANCHESALBERTA FARMS & RANCHESALBERTA HAY & STRAW
•2,640sq.ft.House
•1,500sq.ft.BasementSuite
•4,000sq.ft.Lighted, Heated&CementedShop
•8,000sq.ft.Quonset
Attention cert/organic farmers. 100+ acres to rent, currently in mixed hay/grasses. Call for details 780-568-3495.
HAYBALES FOR sale: Mixed clover, timothy, grass. 1300 to1400 lbs., $95 each. 780-524-7996.
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.
TILLAGE, HARVEST & SPRAYING
HAYING & HARVESTING
33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.
MISC. HAYING equip. for sale, includes JD 335 round baler, hay V-rake. 250-4010322.
SWATHER ACCESSORIES
WANTED: 24' HEADER for an International 4000 swather. CallAbe 780-8414740.
Northern Horizon, October 25, 2024
TRACTORS TRACTORS - KUBOTA
TRACTORSJOHN DEERE
1978 JD 1030 3PTH. 2200hrs, great running condition, c/w 6 attachments, second owner $35,000. 780-864-0522.
2019 JD 4052 TRACTOR, 620 hrs, c/w loader, bucket, & pallet forks. $39,000. Benjamin 780-772-0597.
WANTED: INJECTION PUMP for JD 3020 or whole tractor for parts. Contact 780-837-5299.
Kubota 39HP4WD tractor, 3PTH, loader, hydrostatic trans., 200 hrs. $31,000. Call Ron 780-864-8998.
Kubota 39HP4WD tractor, 3PTH, loader, hydrostatic trans., 200 hrs. $31,000. Call Ron 780-864-8998.
Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583.
SEASONAL - LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
LOOKING FOR A hydrostatic, front wheel assist yard tractor. Call Ernest at 780-926-9412. Located: Bonanza Northwest 33-79-12-W6, half ownership. 587-7269002.
Selling red landscape bricks for sidewalks or patios. 4"x8", $2.20 each OBO. 780-864-8998.
FARMS & RANCHESBRITISH COLUMBIA
REMOTE 20 ACRES on pavement, unfinished Hwy lodge, gardens. Northern BC., 250-500-1835.
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.
WANTED: MOBILE HOME., 20'/22' wide to move into the Peace Country area. 780-2470004.
DAMAGED GRAIN BUYING:
FARMS & RANCHESMISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE PROPERTY & LAND SEASONAL AIR DRILLS
1994 Polaris 400 quad. Ondemand 4x4, 2586 kms, $3200 OBO. Call for details 780-772-0462.
Versatile 400 Swather, complete with cab, needs head gasket. Call for details 780-835-0452 or 780-6852624.
TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
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.
SEASONAL - ATV, BOATS & WATERCRAFT HAY & STRAW
ALFALFA/CLOVER/GRAS mix bales. Rained on once, not turned. $95/bale. Call/text Joe 780-524-7457. Valleyview.
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.
SEASONAL - CAMPERS, TRAILERS & MOTORHOMES BALING EQUIPMENT
1994 WILDERNESS 27.5' fifth wheel, good furniture, appliances, queen bed, roof needs repair, $3500. 780532-3766.
ALFALFA/GRASS MIX BALES for sale. $110/bale. Call/text Joe 780-524-7457, Valleyview.
CONCORD 40' HEAVY duty cultivator, c/w Anhydrous kit. Ed 780-8362107.
CULTIVATOR & TOWBEHIND discs w/hyd. wheels to fit MF 165 tractor 250-401-0322.
WANTED: MELROE DEEP tillage 30-40' width preferably or other heavy built unit. 780-285-4680.
Honouring heroes at Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre
Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre is a place of re ection and tribute, home to three distinct war memorials that tell the stories of Canada s bravest.
The rst, the fghanistan ar emorial, was designed b enee Charbonneau to honor the Canadian rmed orces soldiers who made the ultimate sacri ce in fghanistan. This striking memorial stands as a solemn reminder of their courage and commitment. ast ear, two powerful Indigenous ar emorials were added.
In nit , designed b rant erg, s mboli es the unit of uropean and Indigenous orth merican cultures, celebrating the birth of a uni ue identit the tis.
Invisible, also designed b erg, pa s tribute to the hidden heroism of Indigenous soldiers whose braver and sacri ce often went unrecogni ed, but whose efforts ensured the safe return of countless comrades. hotos iesel owered hotograph ooking ahead, late this fall will see the installation of the oldiers of uicide emorial, with the omen of ar emorial to follow in . In the coming ears, eterans emorial ardens will add more heartfelt tributes, including memorials for the iberation arden, nimals of ar, and a special commemoration for espatch iders and Cree Code Talkers. mong these will be a tribute to Charles Checker Tompkins from rouard, who served as a despatch rider and later became a renowned Cree code talker. ach of these memorials serves as a testament to the braver , resilience, and unit of those who fought and served. Through them, eterans emorial ardens ensures that their legacies live on.
enee Charbonneau, Collections anager Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre - t rande rairie T veteransmemorialgardens.com info veteransmemorialgardens.com
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Bringing Food Ideas to Market
Alberta Agri-Facts
The Alberta Food Centre is marking a major milestone this year, celebrating 40 years of empowering value-added food processors to expand into new markets and get more innovative made-in-Alberta products in stores.
Since the centre opened in 1984, it has become the largest facility of its kind in North America. It has expanded three times to help Alberta’s food industry build capacity to handle increasing consumer demand and emerging trends around the globe.
During the past 40 years, it has supported more than 3,000 industry projects, including research partnerships with food companies, commodity associations and post-secondaries.
It offers a range of services and leasable space to assist value-added food processors in growing their businesses.
Forty years ago, food processing was a growing industry that contributed a few billion dollars to the province’s economy. During that time, the Alberta government was focused on supporting the industry to increase competitiveness and strengthen marketing efforts.
To achieve this vision, the government built the Food Processing Development Centre in Leduc with an $8.6 million investment from the Alberta Heritage Savings and Trust Fund. Alberta processors were able to access the facility to develop and test new products for domestic and export markets.
In 1984, the food centre featured a product development laboratory and a processing plant with nearly $2 million in equipment to carry out most food processes on a pilot scale. The pilot plant housed a dry processing area for cereals, a wet processing area for dairy, vegetables, speciality and prepackaged foods, and a meat processing area.
The facility was federally inspected, allowing products developed on site to be shipped throughout Canada and abroad. There was also an information office where food processors and industry could get technical and trade information, as well as access to computers.
At the time, seven Albertans worked in the facility. They were specialists with experience in the food industry and research who helped Alberta processors apply new technologies and develop processes and products to meet marketplace needs.
Today, food and beverage processing is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the province with multi-billion-dollar sales.
Value-added food manufacturing companies of all sizes can work with the food centre to get products to market and grow their business while preparing to graduate and process on their own.
When companies become clients at the federally inspected food centre, they have access to $30 million in specialized processing equipment to prepare food, beverage and ingredient products for sale within Canada. Some products may also be eligible for export to other countries.
Clients also receive support from the food centre’s 40-member team, which includes food scientists, food safety specialists, product development and processing technologists, and business development officers.
Alberta’s food processing industry was worth about $3.9 billion in 1982. In 2023, food manufacturing sales reached a record $24.3 billion, making it the second-largest manufacturing industry in the province behind petroleum and coal products.
