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Fatigue – many farmers feel the need to push themselves for maximum production during harvest. Some see not getting their crop off in a certain amount of time as a bigger risk than making a poor choice due to fatigue. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Farmers should plan for optimum production which means they are harvesting at a rate that has maximum benefits to their health and production.

of harvest work, keeping a promise to yourself that you will take a well-deserved break after a set amount of time, and not making critical decisions while you are weary Moulds and dust – with all of the thrashing and grain moving comes airborne dust and moulds. Breathing in these elements can affect farm workers’ health and comfort, and, for someone with allergies, it can be life-threatening. It is important to control exposure to dusts and moulds with some specific methods: • have the correct and clean air filter in place when operating the combine • avoid direct exposures to dust The Canadian Census of Agriculture whenever possible found that fatigue is a major factor in • properly adjust your comfarm-related injuries. To ward off fatigue, bine to minimize grain damage and the it’s important for workers to: amount of dust being generated • get adequate sleep - this means • wear a new certified “N-95” parking your worries at the bedroom dust mask (respirator) that fits properly door and regularly getting a good night’s • avoid dust exposure in the case rest of any chronic respiratory health issues • eat nourishing food to keep your mind and body sharp A successful harvest is the one where • stay hydrated with plenty of everyone goes home safe and healthy at water the end of each work day,” says Hornett.

• incorporate some healthy ac- “The plan for safer work could mean an tivity in your day’s work - if you find extended team of farm hands or family yourself in the cab of a tractor for hours members. With the wide range of haron end be sure to stop periodically and go vest-related hazards it is essential to make for a walk to stretch out your muscles a plan, ensure workers are well-trained • plan for physical and mental and that safety discussions focus everydemands - this may mean adding work- one onto the same page for a safe and ers to your team to alleviate the demands bountiful harvest.”

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An Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) specialist says it’s important to make a plan to ensure everyone gets home safely this harvest season.

“Safety needs to be the first conversation, first action and first thought farm owners and workers have as they go to work each day,” says Nicole Hornett, farm safety coordinator, AF, Airdrie. “Start with outlining the plan to ensure everyone makes it home safely each night and that all workers are aware of potential hazards and ways to eliminate or reduce those risks.”

There are many hazards during harvest time. Following are some common hazards and actions on how to eliminate or minimize them.

Operating huge harvest equipment – it’s no surprise that the number one cause of injury or death to farm workers involves machinery and equipment. Those with the task of using equipment such as swathers, combines, and tractors need to be properly trained. Training not only increases the operator’s skill and confidence in running the equipment, but also instills a healthy respect for the size and amount of damage these types of machinery can do.

It’s also important to do some preharvest work before hitting the fields.

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Wet weather hurts hay quality Dry doesn’t mean good

by Craig Lester, FCC Make hay while the sun shines might as well be the theme for farmers growing the forage crop in Alberta this year.

After a wet July, where stringing just a couple days of sunny dry conditions together was nearly impossible, agricultural officials say there’s a drop in the quality of hay now coming off the fields.

Tricky timing Harry Brook, crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture, says farmers who cut hay at the right time are frustrated with the rain that fell right after the cut.

“They have been struggling to get the hay dry,” Brook says. “One of the worst things that can happen to hay is if it almost dry and then it gets rained on. That’s when you start losing feed quality, a lot of your soluble sugars are washed out you start getting brown turning to black hay.”

Brook says those who waited out the rains before cutting ran into problems.

“As they waited, the quality of the hay is also declining because it’s maturing,” Brook says. “Protein is dropping, your fibre increases, your sugars drop, so there is less energy, less protein in it. Even though it is standing, and you might cut it and get it off dry, it’s not necessarily going to be good feed.”

“Quality of the feed is related directly to the physiological age of the hay when it is cut, condition is merely whether or not it got rained on,” Brook says.

Testing recommended He says this is a good year to have it examined.

“Test it, get some results and then supplement as needed once you got those results that’s where feed testing and ration balancing will certainly pay this year.”

Farmers who are both buying and selling can expect the price of hay to be down drastically from last year.

Drones and agriculture: know the rules before you take flight

by Peter Gredig There was a report in the news recently about a close call between a drone, also called unmanned air vehicle, and an aircraft.

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into their airspace at 1,500 feet. A collision between the drone and the helicopter rotors could have been a disaster.

Similar reports involving drones are becoming commonplace and I get the uneasy feeling that it’s only a matter of time until there is a serious incident involving a drone which will test the current regulations and perhaps make an example out of whoever is at the controls of the drone. You do not want to be this individual.

Where to start The starting point is the drone safety section at the Transport Canada website, and the first consideration is the reason for use and the size of the drone. If you are just flying for fun and the drone is less than 35 kilograms, you do not have to get permission to fly your drone. But you do have to observe the rules that apply to all drones.

If you are using a drone for work or research purposes, then you must apply for a special flight operations certificate through the Transport Canada civil aviation office in the region where you intend to fly your UAV.

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Transport Canada has reviewed the current regulations and an update is expected this spring. Among the potential changes is removal of the recreational/non-recreational distinction that currently exists, creating minimum age requirements similar to pilot license requirements, and making liability insurance mandatory for all categories of UAVs. Peter Gredig is a corn, soybean and wheat producer based near London, Ont. As a partner in AgNition Inc., Peter is involved in developing mobile products and strategies for agri-business, producer organizations and for farmers across North America.

It’s your responsibility as a drone operator to know all the rules, which can be found at the website. Some of the basics are: fly your drone only during daylight and in good weather (not in clouds or fog), keep your drone in sight, where you can see it with your own eyes – you can’t rely on the on-board camera to fly the drone, make sure your drone is safe for flight before take-off, respect the privacy of others – avoid flying over private property or taking photos or videos without permission

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A wheat market focus - on just what is happening Wheat markets have quietly edged higher these past couple of weeks since tapping summer lows to end July and start August.

It would be premature to suggest a sustained rally is in the making - not with the United States Department of Agriculture again confirming a record large global wheat supply availability in its Aug. 12 production and supply/demand reports. But then again, such news was not a surprise to anyone in the trade.

U.S. harvest The harvest of the U.S. winter wheat crop is close to completion and the harvest of the North American spring wheat crop is under way in the U.S. and soon to get going here in Canada.

There were some concerns in the market about the quality profile of the U.S. winter wheat crop, but yields were very good.

Early opinion suggests the quality profile of the U.S. spring crop looks promising, though that’s yet to be determined here in Western Canada.

Prairie rains Persistent rain across Western Canada has prompted apprehension that Prairie farmers will add to a glut of lower quality global milling wheat that has already weighed on world markets. Conditions this summer have been favourable for fusarium, but until harvest begins, it’s hard to say what quality challenges might arise. Disease concerns are widespread and downgrades due to bleaching, lodging and other factors are a distinct possibility.

There are ideas floating around that North American wheat may be able to plug some of the holes left in export markets by a declining French crop, but abundant new crop supplies in Former Soviet Union countries dominate world trade and price trends for right now.

Are wheat prices low enough?

Furthermore, such a futures rally would be expected to be short-lived without real fundamental support backing it up.

Choppy trade continues, but U.S. wheat futures charts Overall, the tone of offshore and local cash markets rehave so far survived a test of long-term lows as defined on mains weighted by supply bearish sentiment. It would be the weekly charts, last tapped in February and again back in prudent to be prepared, as we never know where the next opAugust 2015, as well as equalling the lows of 2009/2010. Th at portunity may come from. And when it comes, we might not said, rebound rally attempts have not been very robust thus have much time to think about it before it’s gone again. far.

July and August typically represent the most competitive Speculative fund traders still hold a very large net short point in the wheat market’s seasonal price cycle. Even with position in U.S. wheat futures. With prices now up slightly imperfections like quality worries around the world or a refrom the summer and longer term lows, market participants duction in the French wheat crop, the perception of large have contemplated the possibility of a short-covering induced global supply lingers. rally occurring soon.

FSU wheat remains priced to capture offshore discretionWhile the global fundamental balance sheet for wheat re- ary business within its sphere of logistical influence - they are mains heavily weighted down on the supply side, an increas- the lowest price supplier to the marketplace right now. ing number of market participants, myself included, are startIn the months ahead, once FSU exportable supply exing to wonder if we could be at or near the bottom on global hausts, offshore cash bids will likely migrate to higher priced wheat values for the time being. markets such as Canada, the U.S. and Australia in the absence I’m cautious in even making such a suggestion though, as of European Union exportable supply. I would then expect there is nothing from the fundamental supply/demand per- prices to see further strength later in 2016. spective at this time to inspire meaningful support for wheat values in the near future.

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Fall prices may strengthen Still, the most recent Commodity Futures Trading Commission commitment of traders’ data indicates speculative funds continue to hold a historically net short position on wheat futures. That is, they continue to bet on a fall in values.

However, this also means a large number of participants stand to lose if values move upwards.

It feels like wheat is a market looking for supportive news, and it’s not uncommon for traders to get the jitters when net short positions reach record large levels. However, even if we were to see support from such a speculative short-covering rally, it is unlikely to be fully reflected in the cash market either locally or offshore.

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Food manufacturing a bright spot in Canadian economy Canada’s manufacturing sector has been faced with a number of challenges over the past 10 years: A super-cycle in commodity prices which caused fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar and impacted competitiveness. Slowing labour productivity and aging infrastructure has resulted in tough decisions on plant investment. All of this is occurring at a time when foreign competition is emerging.

Despite these challenges, food and beverage manufacturing continues to shine in this difficult economic environment.

Continued growth during economic volatility In between the commodity booms, the world economy went through a financial crisis that has hampered world growth and created volatility in currency values. Interest rates have also declined and remained near historic lows.

In the midst of this volatile economic environment, Canada’s manufacturing sector slowed. Economic activity reached a low in mid-2009. It has rebounded somewhat, but the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in overall manufacturing remains 10% below the 2004 level. The economic weight of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector has followed a different path: It has weathered the macro challenges significantly better, with GDP being nearly 23% higher in 2016 compared to January 2004 levels.

ing to the Bank of Canada, Canada’s overall economy is expected to grow 1.3% in 2016, Consequently, employment in food and more than 1% slower than the food and bever- beverage manufacturing as a per cent of total age manufacturing sector. manufacturing has increased to from 14% in 2004 to 17% in 2015. The food and beverage Largest employer of all Canadian manufac- manufacturing sector is a bigger employer than turing the auto manufacturing sector and any other sector of manufacturing.

Between 2004 and 2016, average monthly manufacturing employment has decreased Food and beverage exports outpacing other 22%, partly because of mechanization, but also manufactured exports The value of Canada’s Based on growth through May, the food due to the decline in economic activity. In com- food and beverage manufactured exports conand beverage manufacturing sector is expected parison, the decline in employment has only tinues to increase, having grown an average of to grow 2.6% in 2016 while manufacturing is been 7% in the food and beverage manufactur- 4.5% per year from 2004 to 2015, while total only expected to expand 0.5% in 2016. Accord- ing sector. manufacturing exports increased an average of

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4-H’ers finish one, three

Two members of the Beaverlodge Beef 4-H Club fi nished fi rst and third at this year’s 4-H Alberta Multi Species Judging competitions and will be moving on to represent the province at the Livestock Evaluation Context, to be held October 15 to 22 during the Northern International Livestock Expo in Billings, Montana.

Rebecca Hennig, above left, was name Top Judge at the 4H completion held August 5-7 at

Lakeland College in Vermillion while her fellow Beaverlodge members, Heather Taylor, finished third. Jared Couch, representting the Jumping Pound 4H club in Cochrane, places second at the competition.

Rebecca, a recent graduate of Beaverlodge High School, will be taking time off her Agricultural Management studies in Olds to attend the Expo, which Heather will miss classes at Beaverlodge High School.

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Chinese canola restrictions making farmers anxious JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer Peace Region grain producers are worried about declining prices and market uncertainty as China brings in new restrictions on the quality of canola it will accept into the country.

China, which purchased 40 per cent of Canada’s canola exports last year, is reducing the amount of “dockage” it will accept in Canadian canola shipments—a potential $2 billion hit to one of Canada’s largest grain industries.

Producers have until Sept. 1 to reduce the amount of dockage—an industry term for foreign matter and other plant debris in canola cargoes.

The Chinese government says cutting its dockage rate from 2.5 to 1 per cent will screen against blackleg, a disease which affects crops.

“They want insanely clean, pure canola,” said

Irmi Critcher, a grain farmer near Tower Lake, north of Dawson Creek.

“One per cent is almost unachievable, because canola is a small seed and you’ll always get a little bit of other stuff in there. We’re trying our best to keep our fields clean already and reduce the amount of dockage, because it obviously hits you in the pocketbook.”

B.C.’s share of the canola crop is relatively tiny in the Canadian context, but it remains an important economic driver in the Peace Region. Last harvest, the Peace Region produced around 111,000 tonnes of canola—less than 1 per cent of the 11.4 million processed in Canada.

Karen Goodings, a rural representative at the Peace River Regional District, said she hasn’t heard directly from her constituents about the potential hit to the canola market.

However, “certainly

any time you’re losing a possible contract, you’re going to be very concerned,” Goodings said. “Canola is huge up in this area.”

Don Biegel, manager of Agro Source, a Dawson Creek grain elevator, said the hit to local farmers could be up to ten per cent.

“It’s going to drop the price to farmers, because now the terminals have to clean it to that one per cent spec,” he said.

“China’s the biggest buyer out there. People are looking at selling more into the Japan market or Mexico, but China’s still the big player. It’s going to drive the price down because it costs more to clean, and that’s going to come out of the producer’s pocket.”

Canola dockage is expected to be a topic of discussion during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Beijing this week.

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Avoiding the top five equipment pitfalls I have always had a fascination with farm machinery, both with the vintage stuff and the more modern lines. This is probably not very surprising considering I have been around these machines for most of my life.

Still, it is easy to forget some basics with farm equipment.

The University of Maryland (UM) Extension has a website dedicated to the success of beginning farmers. It includes a segment on understanding farm equipment needs.

Now I understand most of you readers are not beginning farmers. But “never assume anything” is something I have learned in my 18 years as an ag reporter.

That said, one of the UM articles is titled “Avoiding Top Five Equipment Pitfalls” by Ben Beale, UM Extension educator.

Tip No. 1: Avoid buying equipment that the farm will never pay for itself.

Know the economy of scale and sizing equipment to fit is a critical first step in determining how much to spend on machinery. A high cost must be spread among many acres to be economically feasible.

Tip No. 2: Avoid buying equipment the farm doesn’t need.

Do your homework first and remember the bill still comes due whether you use the equipment or not, Beale wrote. You would think this is self-explanatory.

Tip No. 3: Avoid improperly siz-

ing equipment for the job at hand.

Be sure the power source, implement and the task at hand are compatible. Don’t hook a 6-bottom-plow to a 40-horsepower tractor to till a 1/4-acre vegetable plot.

Tip No. 4: Avoid buying all new equipment Both new and used equipment have a place on the farm, depending on farm size, your mechanical aptitude and potential use. Used equipment can lower initial costs and allow for younger or beginning farmers with a lower economy of scale to justify an equipment purchase.

However, used farm equipment may require the operator to have more extensive mechanical skills.

Tip No. 5: Avoid buying equipment and never learning how to use it properly.

Take the time to read the operators manual, listen to others and request a set-up demo from the seller to learn how to properly operate a piece of equipment, the report said.

The UM equipment website is at https://extension.umd.edu/…. The “Avoiding Top 5 Equipment Pitfalls” report is No. 3 on the menu at the left of the page.

Maybe I am a cheap guy (and I am sure my wife would agree), but I have never been one to just spend more money than necessary on anything -- farm equipment or otherwise. My thought when buying anything is (1) will it get the job done?, and (2) how can spend as little as possible for this

particular item?

While this may be self-explanatory, I don’t know if everyone follows this rule closely. I have known farmers who would purchase pieces of equipment and then rarely use it.

Why did you buy it then if you are never going to use it?

There has to be, I believe, a happy medium here with used farm machinery. Somewhere out there is a nice used piece of farm machinery

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Late summer diarrhea in horses caused by Potomac horse fever

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By Dr. Christa Harder In the last few years we have seen a few cases of Potomac Horse Fever in the Peace Country, though it is fairly uncommon. This disease affects horses during warm weather months, often causing diarrhea in horses that are kept near rivers, streams, or other bodies of water.

The disease was first identified in 1979 as a sporadic cause of diarrhea in horses along the banks of the Potomac River in Eastern USA. Since then the disease has been identified in horses throughout the US and Canada. The bacteria causing the disease is found in flukes (flatworms) that develop in snails.

When the water warms up during the summer, infected immature flukes are released from the snails into the aquatic environment. These immature flukes can be swallowed by horses drinking from rivers or streams, but, more commonly, they are picked up by aquatic insects, where they develop into their next life stage. Infected aquatic insect which can hatch in mass,

can also carry the organism to horses to pick up as they graze.

Potomac horse fever can be mild to severe, even leading to death in some horses. Once exposed most horses will develop an initial fever, which may go undetected. A second fever surge is accompanied by depression and poor appetite, often resulting diarrhea in about 80% of the cases. Affected horses can develop signs of laminitis which results in very painful feet and reluctance to move.

Signs of endotoxemia such as elevated heart rate, dark purple gums, sweating, and mild colic signs may also develop in more severe cases.

Rapid treatment is important and should include a specific antibiotic as well as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory to counteract endotoxin and decrease pain. Potomac Horse Fever induced diarrhea may cause significant dehydration leading to treatment with intravenous fluids and electrolytes. Sole support and icing of the hooves may be beneficial if laminitis is suspected.

Potomac Horse Fever is diagnosed by identifying the organism in a sample of diarrhea. We typically send out a diarrhea panel to test for a variety of different causes of diarrhea that can be potentially contagious to other horses and humans such as Salmonella. Therefore affected horses should also be isolated and considered contagious till fecal tests for Salmonella are verified negative. Once identified, Potomac Horse Fever is not spread between horses but horses with access to the same water source are also at a higher risk of becoming infected. Once treatment has begun, prognosis for Potomac Horse Fever is good, providing the horse does not develop laminitis. Abortion weeks to months later is also possible if a pregnant mare develops the disease, as the organism can be transmitted across the placenta.

Potomac horse fever is quite uncommon but when identified early and treated appropriately, the prognosis for full recovery is quite good.

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Five factors for finding the finest farrier Horse enthusiasts and professionals alike agree that horses’ feet are their lifeline. Without them they are just expensive pasture ornaments. One of the most important things you can do as a horse owner or rider is to properly maintain a horse’s feet and this will involve finding a farrier.

Before starting the search for a farrier it must be understood that a horse needs to have its feet trimmed REGULARLY. It is standard practice to have a horse’s feet trimmed every 4-8 weeks depending on the growth rate, the season and the discipline they are involved in. A retired pasture horse living out its days still needs its hooves trimmed every 6-8 weeks. A grand prix show jumper needs its feet trimmed and shod every 4-6 weeks during peak competition season. The difference is clear but the message is the same; a horse needs to see a farrier regularly in order to maintain good health.

There are many factors to take into consideration when choosing the right farrier and we explore this with five guidelines to ensure you are getting the right person for the job.

One…know your area. How far is it to the closest landmark or town? Be able to give good directions and a travel time to where your horse is living. Search out farriers who are working in your area through local resources like a farrier supply shop, tack store bulletin board or veterinary clinic. The American Farriers Association website (www.americanfarriers.org) has a “Find a Farrier” section where you can enter your province or state and see a list of registered farriers. These farriers have chosen to register with this association and are qualified under their guidelines. There is also the Western Canadian Farriers Association (www.wcfa.ca) who strive to improve the standards within the farrier industry, focusing on craftsmanship, quality and service. They will be developing a similar farrier locator on their web site in the near future. Resources like farrier colleges can help you locate a farrier and other important information about the profession as a whole. The other great way to locate a farrier in your area is by word of mouth. It is common for happy customers to recommend their farrier to others. Finding a hoof care professional is only the first step in ensuring they are the right person for you.

Two…investigate credentials. Credentials will impact the quality of the work as well as the price and availability. Jason Wrubleski has been shoeing professionally for ten years, is a Certified Journeyman Farrier, past member of the Canadian Farrier Team, and Vice President of the WCFA. He believes that identifying a potential farrier’s training is important. “Farriers that have completed a reputable form of post secondary education or an in-depth apprenticeship usually have steady work.

Continuing education is a strong point to look for in a farrier.

Do they attend farrier clinics regularly? Are they a member of

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an association? Farriers that do not like clinics or continuing education are usually afraid of it.”

Three…look at personalities. Methods of handling horses vary and you will likely be more comfortable with a farrier who subscribes to a similar methodology. A farrier should be someone you can talk to and maybe even have a few laughs with, not someone who you feel intimidated by or someone you feel you can not trust. Jason echoes that sentiment “The personality should be the same as other professionals; pleasant, reasonable, conversation savvy and well educated about their profession.”

It is imperative that owners communicate with their farrier so be sure that he/she is someone they feel comfortable conversing with. Jason says that “In my business I always tell my clients there is no such thing as over communication.

Four…explore expectations. Jason feels that both sides of the business relationship have a responsibility to each other. “Farriers are expected to do a great job, show up on time, return phone calls promptly, treat horses and owners with respect and service their work. Owners are expected to have an appropriate work environment, remember appointments, discuss issues with the farrier first, and respect the farrier and the trade.” It is not the responsibility of the farrier to deal with dangerous horses or provide services above and beyond their trade.

Five…investigate and agree on costs. How much will this cost you? Jason feels strongly about the issue of cost. “As far as the cost goes I know most skilled farriers charge for time, supplies, travel, and skill level. I do not know farriers that will blindly gouge someone but price is subject to change depending on the circumstances. Fair work for a fair price.” Farrier work is a necessary service required on a regular basis; so budget for it and plan for it. Calculate in advance how many times you’ll need to see your farrier in a year, how many horses and the requirements for each horse.

In order to find the right farrier for you, know your area and the resources available to you, consider credentials, see if personalities mesh, have clear expectations and find a price schedule that works for you. A great farrier will share their knowledge and experience, and will revel in your horse’s success with you as an owner, trainer, rider, groom or coach. Having the right farrier is just as important as having the right shoes; it should be a good fit!

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C ttle Directory Wallin Stock Farm Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ...................................... 780-864-8556

CHAROLAIS

Bar B Charolais George & Linda Bolin, Cecil Lake, BC ...................... 250-785-5325 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB .............................................................. 780-766-2887 Eight Way Charolais Drschiwiski Family, Groundbirch, BC ....................... 250-329-4816 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 Lazy S Charolais Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-356-3611 Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ................... 780-932-1654 Rosebud Ranches Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079 Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB ............................. 780-348-5683

GELBVIEHS

Milne’s Gelbvieh Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................ 780-835-2645

HEREFORDS

Benwyn Herefords Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................ 250-843-7575 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB ............. 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................. 780-685-2102 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................. 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB................. 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ..................................... 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ..................... 250-786-5232 McElroy Polled Herefords John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................ 250-785-6074 PHK Herefords Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB .......................................... 780-821-9409 Reber’s Polled Herefords Gerald & Sandy Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2161 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2337 Spring Mountain Stock Farm Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-354-2074

LIMOUSIN

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC.......................................................... 250-772-5116 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC.................. 250-781-3617 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................ 780-349-2135 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB............................ 780-789-4055

Hansen’s Limousin Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB ..................... 780-727-4557 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ... 780-938-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB .................. 780-685-2141 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan & Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC ................................................................ 250-747-2618

LOWLINE

Butterkup Farms & Pinnacle Lowlines Andy & Melanie Guttner, Pink Mountain, BC ........... 250-793-4742

RED POLL

Shadow Creek Red Poll Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............. 250-827-3293

SHORTHORNS

Tamarack Shorthorns Alvin & Deanna Johnson, Brownvale, AB ................. 780-597-3973

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Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB ..... 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ......................... 250-780-2141 Flatrock Valley Simmentals Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC................................ 250-781-3580 GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ................. 780-786-2181 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................. 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................... 780-786-4500 KRS Simmentals Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC .................................... 250-249-5332 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB.............................. 780-518-6572 Moonlite Farm Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165 Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB .............. 780-353-2284 O Double E Simmentals Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................ 780-356-2113 Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .............. 780-786-4373 Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ...................... 250-630-2621 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB............................... 780-785-2045 Tri-K Simmentals Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-831-7999 Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB ............. 780-957-2814 Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ........................... 780-524-2790 Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ....................................... 780-524-3939

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Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................. 250-630-2146 Aspen Hill Red Angus George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB ...................... 780-774-2404 Bar 4A Cattle Co. Hugh Atkin & Joleen (Jo) Meservy, LaGlace AB....... 780-512-3641 Battle River Black Angus Ron Gordey, Manning, AB ......................................... 780-836-2584 Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB ............................. 780-954-2599 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB................. 780-523-5077 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB ........... 780-674-5773 Clear River Red Angus Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ........... 800-667-2251 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB .... 780-674-4410 Figure 8 Angus Paul & Coleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB .................. 780-597-2001 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................ 780-568-3906 Gemvale Stock Farm Don & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC ................. 250-759-4717 Grassy Lanes Angus Ed & Laurel Mostad, Valleyview, AB......................... 780-524-3129 Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC................ 250-786-5478 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB ..................... 780-864-8918 J Lazy A Ranch Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB .......................... 780-518-9652 Jones Land & Cattle Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB ......................... 780-674-6377 KBJ Round Farms Jim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB............ 780-348-5638 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ................... 250-787-0970 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, GP, AB.................. 780-539-7128 Luv-N-It Cattle Co. Jason & Trisha French, Mayerthorpe, AB .................. 780-786-9150 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB .............. 780-836-2049 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-354-2726 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB .................. 780-523-5356 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC ......................... 250-827-3364 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ................................ 780-835-4338 Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB....................... 780-354-3913 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ................................... 780-835-0463 Sawmill Angus Clarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB................. 780-836-2788 Silver S Red Angus Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB ........................ 780-876-6252 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-4340 Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ...................... 780-353-3355

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Fog fever recently reported Barry Yaremcio, Beef and Forage Specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, has reported the first confirmed case of Acute Bovine Pulmonary Emphysema and Edema (Fog fever, Bovine atypical interstitial pneumonia) in west central Alberta this year. Three animals have died and others are affected by the disease. Acute Bovine Pulmonary Emphysema and Edema (ABPEE) is one of the more common causes of acute respiratory distress in cattle, particularly adult beef cattle, and is characterized by sudden onset, minimal coughing, and a course that ends fatally or improves dramatically within a few days.

Dr. Barry Blackley at the Veterinary College at the University of Saskatchewan also indicated

that a number of cases were reported in Saskatchewan this summer. Fog fever is generally caused in cattle fed lush pastures where rumen source of the amino acid L-tryptophan is converted to 3-methyindole and absorbed into the bloodstream. This amino acid can be very high in lush, rapidly growing pastures. Treatment of affected animals is limited, and control is best shown by avoiding pastures likely to induce the disease. Use these pastures for strip grazing cattle under 15 months of age. Feeding livestock Rumensin prior to grazing them on suspect forage or pastures has been used to prevent the condition.

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The value of incremental markets As we move closer to realizing a return to normalized trade around the world, it is important to consider what the future of the Canadian beef industry will look like. Structural changes in the global beef markets during the past decade have created new competition and shifted opportunities. Industry vision of success must be adjusted from the large dollar figure value gains achieved post-BSE as markets were restored, to smaller incremental gains. Incremental gains are still valuable to producers as they add dollars to every animal sold - whether it is fresh and bone-in access to China or meat and bone meal to Indonesia. More countries with similar access create competition for each product. This may not mean additional volumes sold, but sold at a higher price. In addition, shifting opportunities mean that we are looking at countries we have not had full access to before.

A recent Senate committee report said that internal trade barriers cost the Canadian economy at least $50 billion annually in higher costs.

While the report didn’t offer specific figures by sector, many of the barriers it cited were in the agri-food sector. There are remaining barriers to

commercially viable access, let alone preferential access. Canada may technically have access to some countries but the lack of plant approvals, recognition of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards or sanitary and phytosanitary measures or different definitions of fresh/chilled product may mean that product does not move and benefits are not realized. Or alternatively, Canada may lack a competitive tariff rate, such as with the United States and Australia. The competition is not standing still; they are also looking for preferential access into many of the same markets that Canada is interested in. According to Meat and Livestock Australia between 2010/11 to 2014/15 expenditures on market access provided net present value benefits of $2.1 billion, and a benefit/cost ratio of 14.8:1 representing a solid return to producer investment from incremental gains in market access over the last five years. despite global disturbances that put a dent in overall Canadian economic performance. Growing food demand abroad and evolving food preferences at home will bring many opportunities for Canadian manufacturing to grow more in the future. And the entire agri-food supply chain will benefit.

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Check-off study shows increased benefits to Canadian cattle producers The Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency (the Agency), in partnership with Canfax Research Services is pleased to release a study evaluating the economic benefits from the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off. The study, prepared by Dr. James Rude and Dr. Ellen Goddard, is an update on the 2010 Cranfield Study which had reported results ahead of the 2010 merge of the Beef Information Centre, Canadian Beef Export Federation and the National Check-Off Agency.

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The new study reports that on average from 2011/12 to 2013/14, every check-off dollar invested in national research and marketing activities resulted in a benefit cost ratio of 14:1 or $14 of benefit for Canadian cattle producers. This is up from the $9 average between 2005 and 2008. In addition, the average benefit cost ratio grew steadily between 2011 and 2014. This implies that despite positive benefits, there has been under-investment in research and marketing activities for the Canadian beef cattle industry.

Newly elected Agency Chair Linda Allison is confident that setting goals based on the study results will ensure that the industry moves forward together.

“The 14:1 benefit seen from each National CheckOff dollar confirms the value of producer investment,” said Allison. “However, with the declining purchasing power of the National Check-Off

and reduced marketings in recent years, underinvestment is evident. It is imperative that we continue to find ways to optimize the return for our producers across the country.”

The change in benefit cost ratio for research, overseen by the Beef Cattle Research Council dropped from $46 to $34.50 during 2005 to 2008, while marketing, managed by Canada Beef, had a benefit cost ratio of $13.50, up from $7.55 in the previous study.

Generally, an inverse relationship exists between the amount of money spent on a promotion or research activity and its marginal benefit cost ratio. It is this diminishing marginal return that helps explain why as investment has increased for research over the past five years, that the benefit cost ratio has declined, just as marketing dollars have declined and the benefit cost ratio has increased.

While the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off provides the core industry funding for research and marketing programs, it does not fully cover the costs of all programs and activities. Supplementary funding is obtained by leveraging the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, attracting on

average $3 for every $1 for research and $1 for every $1 for marketing between 2011/12 and 2013/14.

Melinda German, General Manager of the Agency, spoke highly of the research and marketing organizations responsible for investing check-off dollars.

“The work that the Beef Cattle Research Council and Canada Beef carry out, continues to show great returns for our industry,” German said. “By ensuring a sustained and increasing benefit cost ratio, we can continue to work towards common industry goals laid out in the National Beef Strategy.”

The Agency is dedicated to continually monitoring the benefit cost ratio of the National Check-Off through ongoing studies, and ensuring that extra value is derived from producer check-off and import levy investments.

Along with the full study from Dr. Rude, the Agency and Canfax Research Services developed two supplementary documents to pinpoint the highlights of the study and how they are applicable to the Canadian beef industry.

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Some food for thought has been thrown on the table for cattle producers, and ultimately all farmers across the country, to chew on, courtesy of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.

One of the round-tables which really had producers talking, was Canadian beef demand.

“I think that is giving our producers from coast to coast... good insight as they figure out where their production practices are going, where they are finding their efficiencies, how they market their products and, more than ever before, we are a link in a value chain,” Smith says.

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Consumers want to know Conference co-chair Rob Smith says every speaker had an underlying theme about consumers wanting to know more about where their food comes from.

He says one of the other themes from the conference, which was held in Calgary, is everyone in the value chain must come together to make this work.

“I think our producers, by and large, know that, but I think they also don’t know exactly what it means,” Smith says.

“There is no value in the packers trying to steal from the feeders, who are trying to steal from the cow-calf producers, who are trying to steal from the feedstock guys that are making the bulls that are trying to move the genetics forward,” Smith says. “We’re all better off, when we’re all better off.”

He says Sysco’s Randy White told the group that he defines “local” as Canadian, while Mo Jessa from Earls Restaurant says customers tell him that “local” means community.

Setting expectations Smith says defining what local means and understanding what consumers expect in terms of information will help pro-

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Expert advice on accessing export opportunities for pulses Export Development Canada predicts exports of oilseeds and pulses will continue to perform well. Murad Al-Katib, CEO of AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. in Saskatchewan, agrees.

“I think we can be confident that you will see more pulses in everyday foods as a food ingredient and that the Canadian pulse industry continues to have growth potential ahead in the next decade,” says Al-Katib.

Currently exported to over 130 countries in the world, Canada’s pulses primarily head to India, China and Turkey but, Al-Katib says, the demand for pulses is growing in all geographies, led by population growth in emerging markets.

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Agvocate Profile: Becky Parker Being part of the seventh generation and raised on a mixed livestock farm just outside of Guelph, Ont., you could say that Becky Parker has agriculture in her blood. Her passion for ag is what fueled Becky’s pursuit of a master’s degree of education.

Becky was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship in 2015, and she focused her research on agricultural education. Being an agvocate just feels like a natural fit for someone who has spent so much time researching the collaboration between industry groups and youth development organizations like 4-H and the formal school system.

Now Becky works as a Project and Partnership Strategist for AgScape (formerly Ontario Agri-Food Education). She and her husband live in the Okanagan region of B.C. What does being an agvocate mean to you?

“People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” That’s a quote from Theodore Roosevelt that has inspired me for years. Being an agvocate means we care about being a truthful and passionate voice for agriculture. We certainly need to agvocate with facts and help dispel myths. It’s that personal and passionate voice that’s the common thread among agvocates.

What led you to become an agvocate?

I grew up as the seventh generation on my family farm, but I pursued a career in education instead of one in agriculture. When I was teaching in classrooms I was astounded by the lack of agriculture and food knowledge that the students had.

I truly felt that most students had very little connection to agriculture, and no gratitude for the agri-food products in their lives.

When I taught about agriculture and food, I was energized by the enthusiasm and excitement of the students. It was their light-bulb moments about ag topics that sparked my desire to focus on agriculture education and agvocating.

The general public needs to have a basic knowledge and appreciation of the agri-food sector in Canada.

How do you share your story of agriculture?

I share the story in three ways. First through my job; working for AgScape (oafe.org) I have many opportunities to share my story of agriculture. I am constantly working on programs and resources that increase understanding, encourage critical thinking, and stimulate dialogue about agriculture and food topics.

The second way is through social media.

I love telling my story through social media, particularly Twitter. It can be with pictures of lambs at the farm, plants in my garden, or food on my plate. Sometimes it’s sharing a simple fact or addressing a food or ag myth I’ve heard.

I feel that Twitter is one of the best vehicles for this because it keeps things short and accessible. I also share my thoughts on my Lessons of the Land blog.

The final way I share the story of agriculture is through speaking engagements. Since being awarded a Nuffield Scholarship, I’ve had the privilege of speaking to several groups about my travel and research on agriculture career education. I love sharing my story and my perspective on how the ag sector can better engage with youth and the general public.

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In June, I wrote a blog about tackling the stereotypes of farming. I challenged people to post

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How can we promote careers in agriculture to youth?

My Nuffield Scholarship experiences have focused on bringing more people – particularly the up-and-coming Gen Z – into agriculture careers. The agriculture sector has to step up to get Gen Z interested in agriculture careers.

Here are three we can do: Open your farms, offices and businesses to young people. They need the opportunity to try out careers to see if it is for them. This can be as simple as hosting a 4-H meeting, or having a student job-shadow you for a day. Or maybe

you have a longer time commitment and can have a co-op student or intern. Contact your local high school and let them know that you are excited to welcome students into your business.

Look for opportunities to be a mentor to young people. That might be as a 4-H leader or an employer of an intern. It is important for young people to have solid mentors who can provide advice and a positive influence around career choices.

Almost everyone I have met in agriculture loves their job. We need to speak positively about the amazing aspects of the industry and share that with young people. What inspires you about your job and this industry? Use that to inspire others.

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Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day in February, 2017 The announcement, made on the final day of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Public Trust Summit in Ottawa, marks the first time the industry has dedicated a day to celebrating agriculture and the people in the industry.

“We all eat food yet many people don’t automatically make the connection between what’s on their plate and the commitment and care that goes into raising livestock, growing crops or processing food,” said Crystal Mackay, CEO of Farm & Food Care Canada, a national char-

ity committed to building public trust and confidence in food and farming in Canada.

to get involved, celebrate and be a part of the conversation about food and farming.”

In the 1930s, more than 90 per cent of Canadians had a connection to agriculture. Today, it’s less than three per cent, according to Statistics Canada census information.

Candace Hill, manager of Agriculture More Than Ever, said Canada’s Agriculture Day complements the industry-led initiative that has attracted over 470 partner organizations and 2,100 individuals committed to creating positive perceptions of agriculture. Launched more than four years ago, Agriculture More Than Ever’s goal is to encourage those involved in agriculture to speak up and speak positively about the industry.

“Every link in the food production chain – from the farm to the grocery store and restaurant – plays a vital role in bringing food to your table every day,” said Mackay, whose group organized the summit. “Canada’s Agriculture Day is an opportunity

“It’s all about showing our love, pride and passion for an industry that puts food on our tables,” Hill said. “We want to give everyone the opportunity to have a voice in the conversation and celebrate the industry that feeds the world.”

Hill encourages the industry, organizations and individuals to mark the date on calendars and come up with their own ideas and activities to promote and celebrate Canadian agriculture.

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When the LAST lease payment is made

Payout the residual value or Finance the residual value OAC.

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Tier 3

28’ Versatile Vertical Tillage #92910

$104,000

32’ Versatile Vertical Tillage #9710

$110,000 310 FWD Versatile 310 hp 16 spd P/Shift *257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 179,000 Deluxe Cab, 18,850# 3 pt hitch, 4 E/ hyd 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000 55 gpm high flow 540/1000 pto, HID lite, $298,250 w/16’ blade $209,000 frt & rear wts, F/R diff/lock, 200 amp alt, 174 gal fuel tank, hyd P/brakes, Tran oil 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,200 heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 frt, 2 #199350 call for price msrp $288,000

25’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, *74150 Intro $ 89,900

30’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs #79150 Brg wear grds Intro $ 95,000

SIMPLE DRIER BAS 8” X 4” Wide Flange

SX280 Sprayer, rear-duals air ride, gps 120’ Alum 1200 gal #399600 msrp $ 479,000

305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 D 31 hr 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm hyd 4 hyd

USED 2012 100’ RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 1965 hrs, SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, A/B whls, Air ride Air Dryer 380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $290,850 7/16 1 only $ 259,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $23,000 2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer 3865hr SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $240,850 6/16 1 only $ 209,000

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF c/w 17” Auger, 1000 p $69,860 Buy before Aug 31 for Exc

$9,520 520 Scale sys

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $18,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

2009 60’Morris Contour drill 12” 8370 Tow Behind Tank, 900 tires, 3 Tanks, 17”fan, dual castors, Topcon drive. new sweeps, roto scrapers *029132 always sheded premium unit $ 145,000

1300 bu 50”w/tire

Buy before Aug 31 for Exc

$9,520 520 Scale sys

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,200

OFFER Ends Aug 31 / 2016 on these units $10,000 Deposit , Bala

36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, *99200 Intro $ 99,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580 Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’ add $15,900 for Blade

2006 2145 Versatile 145hp, 18spd PS, 3 E/hyd 6600 hr 710/70R38 600/65R28, 540/1000rpm pto, 12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm #29940 $ 39,900 $127,350 w/ FEL, Bucket & grapple

$ 89,900

305 Versatile 2013 305hp,16spdPS 38 hr demo, 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID wts L/3pt 540/1000 pto 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $ 257,350 487 1 only $189,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $14,170

71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks duals Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 487,900 Pre-Order Special only $ 436,900 61’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks duals Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 455,800 Pre-Order Special only $ 399,900 71’ Tow Behind add $ 13,000 61’ Tow Behind add $ 7,000

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NEW 2015 ‘s

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

32 mpg

$ 16,040 dis

$ 2,725 dis

$ 13,335 dis

Pi RP $57,940

Pi RP $56,840

$41,900

$39,100 15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

$43,500

$281-84 mbw 14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4 i661523 po $299-84 mbw 15 D1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB i265515 $315-84 mbw

36 mpg 20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $91,900 10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

$ 3,720 dis

$ 9,300

$ 11,550 dis

MSRP $40,930

Pi RP $54,050

$26,900

$41,900

$292-84 mbw

V6 Gas 33 mpg

$ 14,030 dis

MSRP $45,620

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

Since 1948

V6 Dsl 38 mpg

38 mpg

MSRP $41,825

22,000

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15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i411381.po

$41,700

$199-84 mbw

16 G1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i807492

36 mpg

32 mpg

$271-84 mbw

5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

in later for 2,000 bu/hr $ 14,030 dis

$ 8,030 dis

MSRP $40,930

MSRP $52,940

32’V-Wing Ditcher 172,200 $152,900 SE in lue of cement.

10-S/A Lease payments OAC of $ 15,300 e on screw pilings

15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

$308-84 mbw

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585384.po

16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365

$260-84 mbw

yments OAC of $ 5,8,00

36 mpg

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538460

$8,900

ch/Credit $- 2,000 stem add $ 8,500

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, 55gpm / pump, lites,boom suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, $174,200 Empty wt 15,900# 1 only new 139,900

yments OAC of $ 9,250

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $13,000

$310-84 mbw

MSRP $46,530

MSRP $54,730

$295-84 mbw 17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i413507

$310-84 mbw

$ 8,830 dis

$56,800

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB iv927568

$255-84 mbw

16 G2500 SXT V8 6ACC4X4SB i889487

$278-84 mbw 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB iv271678

$445-84 mbw

Diesel R/A Susp

MSRP $33,920

07 JEEP Ltd leather sunroof 63k 046109 $8,900

41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 297,600 Pre-Order Special only $ 269,900 $ 9,000

82,250

$73,900

17 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4SBv156740 $445-84 mbw Diesel R/A Susp

MSRP $42,930

51’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 335,600 Pre-Order Special only $ 299,900

$67,800

blk green

MSRP

$33,920

$215-84 mbw

75,250

MSRP

$41,700

32 mpg

ance due May 1 / 2017

$278-84 mbw

Pi RP $56,450

32 mpg

51’ Tow Behind add $ 8,000 41’ Tow Behind add

Pi RP $63,850

$54,730

$ 14,750 dis

$32,700

16 Cherokee Sport 4x4 3.2L i176314

$278-84 mbw

Diesel R/A Susp

MSRP $41,530

16 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i592392

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB iv270568 5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

$37,000

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, $109,200 wt 10,600 lbs 1 only 94,000

$56,800

$48,725

$ 8,830 dis

16 G/Caravan Crew 3.6L 6spd i701435

Pi RP $63,850

MSRP $48,725

36 mpg

$54,900 ch/Credit $- 1,500 stem add $ 8,500

New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, e 114,970 $86,500 Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

$271-84 mbw

34 mpg

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $16,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$52,200

17 G1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB iv237522 5.7 ,8spd

$36,000

F Grain Cart, w/Tarp pto, 900/60x32R1

$199-84

2016 ‘s $ 3,130 dis MSRP $39,130

2016 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp, hyd C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whls, 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,350 $209,000

Pi RP $57,650

$26,900

$44,900

MSRP

$42,930

16 Cherokee T/hawk 4x4 3.2L i562394 $310-84 mbw 06 GMC 1500 C/C 4X4 144K new tran 508490 $7,900 191km

Diesel Loaded

MSRP

$445-84 mbw

Cstm Grill, Hood & Frt bumper

wsb 20,940

44,100

$10,900

$38,900

12 D3500 Laramie M/C4x4SB i473288 $370-60 mbw

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB iv885698

77,250

$69,900

09 F150 Lariat C/C4x4SB 198k 182129

MSRP

18,930

$15,900

$189-60 07 D2500SLTQ/C4x4 N/tire288k i413129 $289-36 mbw

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TRACTORS/SKID STEERS

NH T9.560HD (2012) PTO, GPS, MegaFlow Hyds, 800 Michelin Duals, 1375 hrs ... Call NH T4.105A (2014) FWA, Loader, 540/1000 PTO, Skid Steer Q/A, 350 hrs ...... $79,900 Versatile 350 (2014) Powershift, GPS, PTO, 600 hrs....................................... $219,900

SPRAYERS

Flexi-Coil New & Used Pull-Type Sprayers, Various Models Starting At.............. $14,900

FEEDING

Haybuster 2650 with Grain Tank, 3 to choose from Starting at ........................ $15,900

TILLAGE & SEEDING

Flexi-Coil 1720 Seed Drill, Single Shoot, TBH, CNT ............................................ $5,900 Bourgault 5725 40’ Disc Drill ......................................................................... $34,900 New Holland SC380 Air Cart (2008) TBT, VR, 380bu, SS................................. $45,000 New Holland P1060 Air Cart (2011) TBT, VR, 430bu. ISO, DS .......................... $64,900 Salford 570RTS Vertical Tillage (2011) 24’, 13 Wave Blades, Harrows, Rolling Baskets ............................................................................... $39,000 Bourgault 54’x12” Spacing NH3 Applicator With Twin 1250 Tanks, TBT ........ $145,000

COMBINES & HEADERS

New Holland TX66 Combine (1995) Pick-up, 5725 Eng, 3650 Sep .................. $22,000 Selection Of NH Straight Cut & Draper Headers, Various Sizes Available Starting At .................................................................. $22,000

GRAIN CARTS, AUGERS & BAGGING EQUIPMENT

Great Selection Of New & Used Farm King Grain Augers.................Call For Details!!!

SWATHERS

Hesston 9240 (2005), 30’ Header, 1500 Eng ................................................... $48,000

DISCBINES/HAYBINES/RAKES

New Holland H7450 13’ Discbine (2011).................................................... Coming In New Holland 1431 13’ Discbine (1998) ........................................................... $11,500 John Deere 946 13’ MoCo (2015) ................................................................... $41,900 Hesston 12 Wheel V-Rake ................................................................................. $4,900

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BALERS

New Holland BR780A Round Baler (2006), Auto Wrap, Standard Pickup ......... $16,900 New Holland BR7090 Round Baler .............................................................. Coming In New Holland RollBelt 560, Standard P/U, Twine Wrap ................................. Coming In

MISCELLANEOUS

RZT AND Z-FORCE RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN RIDERS

Viring 72” High-Flow Skid Steer Snow Blower, Excellent Shape ......................... $4,900

CONSIGNMENTS

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NH TJ375 Tractor (2005), 4WD, c/w 14’ Degelman 7900 6-Way Dozer, 3100 hrs ....................................................................................................... $175,000 NH Boomer 3040 Tractor (2012), 40hp, Loader, Skid Steer Q/A, CVT Trans. ..... $39,000 NH Boomer 25 Tractor (2013), Loader, 60” Belly Mount Mower ...................... $21,900 Case IH JX95 Tractor (2008), FWA, Loader, 1300 hrs ....................................... $61,900 Versatile 2145 Tractor (2008), Loader, Grapple, Manure Fork, 5100 hrs ........... $89,000 Degelman 46/5700 (2009), 10’ 4-Way Blade to fit New Holland T6070 Tractor .......................................... $16,500 Case IH 596 25’ HD Disc (1990), 26” Blades ................................................... $26,500 Morris 49’ Air Drill with 300bu. Cart ............................................................... $27,500 SpraCoupe 3640 Sprayer, Aluminium Boom, AutoSteer .................................. $39,900 Hesston 7170 Forage Harvester......................................................................... $1,900 MacDon 2930 Windrower (1996), with 25’ 960 Header.................................. $27,000 H & S 10-Wheel V-Rake .................................................................................... $6,500 New Holland BR740A Round Baler (2006), 4’x5’ ............................................. $16,900 New Holland 575 Square Baler, Accumulator, Two 10-Bale Grapples ............... $50,000 Wheat-Belt 20’ Electric Bale Elevator, never used ............................................... $5,900 Cattleac 450 Mixer Wagon ............................................................................. $19,500 Kubota KC70 Carrier, 700kg capacity................................................................ $9,500 FOR FULL PRODUCT SPECS

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Kubota introduces round baler for dairy, cattle producers country - from the Cotton Belt and mid-South up to cow-calf herds in the Corn Belt, across the Great Plains and on dairy and beef farms in the North.”

In the last three years, Kubota made headlines by entering the hay tool market, and has since maintained a steady stream of product introductions. Earlier this year Kubota introduced its third phase of hay tool products, which now includes balers, disc mowers, disc mower conditioners, rakes and tedders.

Today’s announcement of the newest - and largest - baler further establishes Kubota’s position and dedication to domestic large agriculture markets. In addition to new products, Kubota has announced strategic acquisitions, including Kverneland Group in 2013 and just last July, the company acquired Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. The new BV4580 round baler features a clean-raking 82in. wide pickup, designed to deliver high crop volumes into the full-width rotary feeding system. The BV4580 forms bales 61-in. wide, with diameters from 31-in. to 71-in. The pickup’s twin cam track supports minimize the crop load on the baler’s five tine bars, providing operators with reDugout/Lake Compressors liability and high-volume baling performance.

Medical Air Quality The BV4580 easy-feed system (you wire power supply) 1/3HP OEM efficiently handles the baler’s large Also In Stock: forage intake capacity, maintainWeighted Feeder Line ing consistent crop flow even in Weighted Diffuser Line delicate crops like Bermuda and 0-60 Glycerine Gauges alfalfa. The recently patented ½” Polly Pipe PowerBind net system, featuring Header/Ball Valve Kits a low loading height and fast cycle Call Fresh Water Treatment Systems Ltd time, continues the design focus on productivity and reliability for 780-356-2928 www.fwtsltd.com

From the Farm Progress Show, Kubota Tractor Corporation announces the release of its all-new BV4580 round baler. The BV4580 is the highest capacity baler of Kubota’s popular round baler line, bringing to market a baler producing the 5 ft. by 6 ft. variable diameter bales preferred by cow-calf and dairy producers.

The BV4580 features an easy-feed design system that manages high volumes of crop with an easy flow of materials into the baler, producing a dense, well-formed bale every time.

Combined with the power bind net system, Kubota’s BV4580 is one of the most productive five-by-six variable chamber balers on the market today.

“The BV4580 with its easy-feed design system is our first baler designed and engineered to specifically meet the needs of North American dairy and cattle farmers, and it won’t be the last,” said Dave Palmer, senior product manager for Kubota hay implements.

“This baler delivers the productivity our customers want from a five-by-six variable chamber baler. The BV4580 will meet the most demanding forage conditions all over cattle

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Round bales in the BV4580 bale chamber are crafted with moderate cores and stronger exteriors for better bale weathering. The baler’s high-quality parts, including durable MRT profile belts with heavy-duty MATO lacings, ensure trouble-free and reliable operation.

Fully-adjustable hydraulic bale density control is standard on the BV4580. An optional

TRACTORS - TRACK

Versatile 500DT (2014) 350 hrs Challenger 45 (2000) 6,600 hrs

TRACTORS – 4WD

Versatile 500 (2012) 880 hrs John Deere 9530 (2007) 1,121 hrs John Deere 8760 (1991) 7,100 hrs Massey Ferguson 8240 (2003) Case IH Steiger 550 (2012) 1,610 hrs Case IH 485 (2010) 2,700 hrs

COMBINES

Lexion 760 (2012) 661 Sep Lexion 760 (2011) 1320 Eng, 960 Sep Lexion 760 (2011) 1315 Eng, 943 Sep Lexion 670 (2014) 280 Eng, 180 Sep Lexion 670 (2012) 1055 Eng, 691 Sep Lexion 590R (2008) 1383 Eng, 1014 Sep Lexion 590R (2008) 1573 Eng, 1131 Sep Lexion 580R (2006) 1833 Eng, 1277 Sep Lexion 580R (2005) 2200 Eng, 1750 Sep Lexion 460 (2000) 3036 Eng, 2418 Sep New Holland CX8080 (2009) 1204 Eng, 920 Sep New Holland CX860 (2006) 2864 Eng, 2712 Sep New Holland CX860 (2003) 2829 Eng, 2252 Sep

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AIR DRILLS & SEEDERS

Bourgault 8810 40’ Air Drill (1998) Bourgault 5710 64’ Air Drill (2005) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6700ST (2013) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2015) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7950 (2014) Bourgault 3320 40’ Air Drill (2010) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6550ST (2010) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill (2010) Flexi-Coil 5000 33’ Air Drill (1997) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill (2005) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill (2012) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill (2006) Seed Hawk 6010 Air Drill w/Seed Hawk 6000 Air Tank (2013) Bourgault 6550ST Air Seeder (2006)

AIR TANKS/CARTS

Bourgault 6700 Air Tank/Cart (2013) New Holland SC430 Air Tank/Cart (2008) New Holland SC380 Air Tank/Cart (2003)

HARROWS/HEAVY HARROWS/CULTIVATORS Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2012) Degelman SM7000 70’ Heavy Harrow (2003) Flexi-Coil 820 50’ Field Cultivator Sunflower 1495 29’ Disk

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Auger – Sakundiak TL10-39 Grain Auger (2012) Auger - Wheatheart 10’ Grain Auger (2010) Auger – Wheatheart BH10-41 Grain Auger (2008) Ditcher - Xtreme Wolverine Ditcher (2010) Grain Cart – J & M 1325 Grain Cart (2007) Grain Extractor - Akron EXG300 Grain Extractor (2014) Grain Extractor – Loftness 10’ Grain Extractor (2009) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2013) Subsoiler – SUMO Q35 Subsoiler (2013) Swather Transport – Elmer’s ST Swather Transport

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Under hot conditions, canola should be swathed early Another cause of green seed is from an untimely frost.

When immature canola, either standing or freshly swathed, is hit with sustained cold temperatures below zero, ice crystals form in the plant cells and break the walls, letting the cell liquid leak out. Like a too-rapid dry down, this can lock in the green colour. The only way this can be removed is if the seed is rewetted and temperatures are warm enough to reactivate the enzyme. To prevent green seeds in canola, the crop should be swathed about three days before the killing frost, allowing the crop to dry where it won’t be affected by the cold.

“Harvesting the crop is not the end of the story. The temperature of the crop at harvest is very important, too,” says Brook.

“Safe storage of any crop is a combination of the temperature of the crop entering the bin and the moisture level of the crop.

There have been producers who have binned their canola at 10 per cent moisture, assuming it was dry, and a couple months later finding a bin of heated canola. Under hot or warm conditions, once the crop is in the bin there is a circulation of moisture from the sides, down to the bottom and then up through the middle. If there is any moisture accumulation or heating occurring in the bin in the fall, it will be near the top to the middle of the bin.”

If the crop is coming into the bin hot, with temperatures above 25 degrees C, it is essential to cool it as soon as possible.

This can most easily be accomplished by using an aeration bin.

Those without aeration will have to move the grain to cool it.

“Regardless of the method, with the big investment in getting the crop seeded and harvested, it is only common sense to spend the necessary resources to ensure your valuable crop makes it to the market in good condition, as good as it was when it entered the bin,” concludes Brook. “Using temperature sensors in the bin is another good way to monitor the canola condition. Even a metal rod shoved into the bin can be used for a sensor to indicate the condition of the crop.”

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Canola will be coming off and stored in bins, and producers will want to ensure that it is harvested and kept in good condition. Some canola has been swathed or will shortly be swathed, which brings up the common question of when to swath canola.

“Canola should be swathed when the average seed moisture content is 30 to 35 per cent which corresponds to when 60 per cent of seeds will have some colour change,” says Harry Brook, crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“Swathing decisions should be based on observations of seed colour change on the plant’s main stem. At the optimal time for swathing, seed in the middle third of the main stem will have at least some colour change, the most mature seed in the bottom third of the stem will have complete colour change, and the seed in top pods will be green but firm and should not squish when rolled between fingers. Added to that, you have to monitor the amount of yield that is on the secondary branches. Due to the good growing conditions this year, canola has branched profusely and there may be more yield on secondary branches than the main stem. Assess where the majority of the yield is and use that to determine time of swathing. Keep in mind that pod colour change may be a poor indicator of maturity, so it is essential to check for seed colour change throughout the field to best estimate harvest staging.”

Under hot conditions canola should be swathed early in the morning or later at night. The big danger in swathing canola under very warm conditions is the risk of locking-in the green colour due to too rapid a dry down. The chlorophyll in the seed is one of the last things to be removed prior to seed maturity.

“It takes time for the crop to cure out and remove all green seed,” says Brook. “If you swath too early or during the heat of the day, the curing process occurs too rapidly and the enzyme may not have enough time to remove all chlorophyll. The enzyme that clears the green colour out is most active at temperatures above 15oC. Seed moisture content must be at 20 per cent or more. The warmer the temperature, the more active the enzyme will be and the quicker the colour will be cleared.”

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Augers and other associated grain hazards Augers and the dangers associated with grain are well-known hazards during harvest.

Protocol for safely working around these elements should be outlined and communicated with co-workers to minimize or eliminate the risk of injuries.

When using an auger, one person should be designated as being in charge of the task, and be sure that the equipment is periodically inspected during operation. While the auger is running: observe work area restrictions keep all safety shields and devices in place make certain everyone is clear before operating or moving the machine keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean the equipment

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“Grain handling entrapments can happen very quickly,” says Nicole Hornett, farm safety coordinator, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“Flowing grain can draw a person down within seconds. High capacity equipment, such as wagons paired with large diameter augers, can be extremely efficient at unloading grain.

Flowing grain can pull children and adults down quicker than one thinks they can react.”

always use the buddy system when you are unloading or loading grain - quickly stopping an auger could mean the difference between an entrapment or a fatal engulfment never enter a bin when grain is caked or spoiled - mouldy, wet grain clumps and, as it is unloaded, a large air pocket can form just below the surface creating a ‘grain bridge’ that can collapse at any time

“Make this year’s harvest season one where everyone gets home safe and healthy at the end of each work day,” says Hornett. “Whether it is shift work with an extended team of farm hands or a few family members, make the plan work for safety. With all the potential hazards during fall work, it takes some discussion and planning to ensure everyone is on the same path to a safe and bountiful harvest.”

The best way to reduce the risk of grain entrapment is to eliminate the situation. Farm workers, however, are exposed to some risks.

To reduce risk, follow these guidelines: consider all alternate methods to free up grain before resorting to entering a wagon or bin. Bin entry should be the last resort. lock out power to all types of grain handling equipment - disconnect power and place locks over operating switches

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“The Canada Food Expo is a traveling trade show event held in Seoul, South Korea, as well as Osaka and Tokyo, Japan,” says Katie Meredith, trade and relations officer, Al-

berta Agriculture and Forestry. “This initiative is designed to provide a cost-effective opportunity for export-ready, small and medium-sized food and beverage producers to showcase their products to Korean and Japanese businesses.”

Korean and Japanese food and beverage buyers, importers, wholesalers and distributors will be invited to view and sample Canadian products and meet with exhibitors.

In addition to the one-day tabletop event in each of the three cities, Korea and Japanspecific exporter training and

market tours will be arranged.

“This mission will provide an opportunity to showcase your products, meet faceto-face with potential buyers, test the response to your products, and learn more about export opportunities in the South Korea and Japan markets.”

Space is limited. For information on how to participate in this event, contact Katie Meredith at 780-427-6057.

The application deadline is September 10, 2016.

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THE BIG BEND Everyone called him Hiram. He bought some liquor, the name stuck CH Walker Charles Hugh “Hiram” Walker was born March 18, 1874 in Walkerton Ontario. He served in the Boer War and was decorated. He was a school teacher in soother Alberta and served overseas in World War One. Following his discharge, he homestead on Blueberry Mountain on the south half of 9-80-8-W6. He built a log cabins, with a sod roof and floor. Ayl Grenache and his bride lived with him until they built their own log house in 1920.

Hiram was sent out to get some whiskey for a friend before he came to Blueberry and forget the brad name he was supposed to get and arrived home with Hiram Walker and the

name stuck. Because he middle initial was H, many, people thought that was his real name.

He cabin was on the north bank of the Blue berry creek and he dug our step in the hill to walk down and get water from the creek below. The banks behind his house always had crocuses in the spring.

Hiram’s first house burned down and a second was built with a board floor and shingled rood. He told the Goodwill Society they could have his house and use it as a clubhouse when he died. Hiram was very lonesome after the family moved away. CH Walker passed away in 1945.

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Farmer Matt’s tasty beef brisket pot roast Ingredients 4-5 pound beef brisket Salt 1-2 Tbsp olive oil 3 large onions, sliced 5-6 garlic cloves, minced 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig rosemary 3-4 bay leaves 2 cups of beef stock 2-3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 Tbsp mustard (optional) MethodShow Photos 1 Prepare the brisket for cooking: On one side of the brisket there should be a layer of fat, which you want. If there are any large chunks of fat, cut them off and discard them. Large pieces of fat will not be able to render out completely.

Using a sharp knife, score the fat in parallel lines, about 3/4inch apart. Slice through the fat, not the beef. Repeat in the opposite direction to make a cross-hatch pattern.

Salt the brisket well and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2 Sear the brisket: You’ll need an oven-proof, thick-bottomed

pot with a cover, or Dutch oven, that is just wide enough to hold the brisket roast with a little room for the onions.

Pat the brisket dry and place it, fatty side down, into the pot and place it on medium high heat. Cook for 5-8 minutes, lightly sizzling, until the fat side is nicely browned. (If the roast seems to be cooking too fast, turn the heat down to medium. You want a steady sizzle, not a raging sear.)

Turn the brisket over and cook for a few minutes more to brown the other side.

3 Sauté the onions and garlic: When the brisket has browned, remove it from the pot and set aside. There should be a couple tablespoons of fat rendered in the pot, if not, add some olive oil.

Add the chopped onions and increase the heat to high.

Sprinkle a little salt on the onions. Sauté, stirring often, until the onions are lightly browned, 5-8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes.

4 Return brisket to pot, add herbs, stock, bring to simmer, cover, cook in oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Use kitchen twine to tie together the bay leaves, rosemary and thyme.

Move the onions and garlic to the sides of the pot and nestle the brisket inside. Add the beef stock and the tied-up herbs.

Bring the stock to a boil on the stovetop.

Cover the pot, place the pot in the 300°F oven and cook for 3 hours. Carefully flip the brisket every hour so it cooks evenly.

Beef and barley stew with mushrooms If you can’t find celery root, you can substitute turnips, rutabagas or potatoes. Just be sure to adjust your cooking times—potatoes cook faster than celery root. Save time in the prep work by prepping the onions and mushrooms while the beef is browning.

Ingredients 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2-3 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks Salt 3 cups chopped onions 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, quartered if small or 1/4-inch sliced 1 quart beef or chicken broth 3 cups water 2 teaspoons dried marjoram 1 cup pearl barley 1 cup roughly chopped carrot 3 cups celery root, peeled and chopped into 3/4-inch to 1-inch chunks Black pepper About 1/2 cup sour cream (around 1 Tbsp sour cream

per serving) Dill for garnish

1 Sear the beef: In a large, thick-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add enough pieces of the beef to sear in the pot without crowding. You will need to brown the meat in several batches. Salt the beef as it cooks, and set aside browned pieces in a bowl.

2 Sauté the onions: When all the beef has browned, add the onions. As the onions release some of their water, use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

Sprinkle a little salt over the onions as they cook.

Lower the heat to medium and cook the onions until they begin to brown, 5-6 minutes.

3 Add the mushrooms:

When the onions have lightly browned, mix in the mushrooms and increase the heat to high.

Cook the mushrooms until they release their water, about 2-3 minutes.

4 Add back beef, add marjoram, stock, water, then simmer: Add the beef back to the pot and sprinkle with marjoram.

Add 1 cup of the stock and use the wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

Add the rest of the stock and water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, lower the heat to low and simmer very gently for 1 hour.

5 Add barley, celery root, carrots, continue to simmer: Add the barley, celery root and carrots, stir well and recover the pot. Simmer gently until the barley and celery root are tender, between 40

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6 Serve with sour cream and dill: Ladle servings into bowls, then top with a dollop of sour cream and a few sprigs of dill. Grind a little black pepper over right before you serve. To eat, stir in the sour cream.

5 Add carrots, continue to cook: After 3 hours, add the carrots. Cover the pot and cook for 1 hour more, or until the carrots are cooked through and the brisket is falling-apart tender.

6 Remove brisket to cutting board, tent with foil: When the brisket is falling-apart tender, take the pot out of the oven and remove the brisket to a cutting board. Cover it with foil. Pull out and discard the herbs.

7 Make sauce (optional): At this point you have two options.

You can serve as is, or you can make a sauce with the drippings and some of the onions. If you serve as is, skip this step.

To make a sauce, remove the carrots and half of the onions, set aside and cover them with foil. Pour the ingredients that are remaining into the pot into a blender, and purée until smooth.

If you want, add 1 tablespoon of mustard to the mix. Put into a small pot and keep warm.

8 Slice the meat across the grain: Notice the lines of the muscle fibers of the roast. This is the “grain” of the meat. Slice the meat perpendicular to these lines, or across the grain (cutting this way further tenderizes the meat), in 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch slices.

Serve with the onions, carrots and gravy. Serve with mashed, roasted or boiled potatoes, egg noodles or polenta.

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The life and times of the Cornocks

by Myrtle Cornock

Charlie Cornock was born in Poiyce Coupe BC and raised in Tupper. After leaving school he worked in Dawson creek and spent time working in Calgary as he had a sister there.

I was born at home, the only daughter of Bill and Pelma Radke and raised in Bonanzo. After leaving school I worked in Dawson Creek and Charile and I was married in 1963.

We homestead nine miles west of Savanna in 1962 the first time I saw the place, There were no roads, just muds wholes and all that bush.

I thought we were crazy, but we started clearing land, a little bit every year, and in 1967 we got road. As many homesteaders will understand, their road meant a lot to us.

At first we lived in a granary every summer and moved to town in the winter to Charlie could work during the winter

months. I hate living in the granary mice and mosquitoes were constant house guests! Bears were yard guest and also I never felt safe in the granary. We moved a house from Dawson Creek and later bought trailer.

In 1970 we got the power and phone and moved to the farm permanently.

We have two boys, Darcy finished school in Savanna, while Randy is attending school in Savanna.

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Dawson Creek/Chetwynd/ 10 Tumbler Ridge – 2016 Peace Cycle Tour Dawson Creek – P.R. Cutting Horse Club Finals @ Lakota AgriPlex Fairview – Courtney Fraser Dressage Clinic @ J.A. Hawker Pavilion Fort St. John – Drag Racing @ Northern Lights Raceway G.P. – 4x4 Off-Road Racing @ Evergreen Park G.P. – PARDS “Off the Grid” Adventure Race @ Evergreen Park Wembley – “Come Hell or High Water” Demolition Derby

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Dawson Creek – 17 P.C.B.R.A. Barrel Racing Finals @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. – Big Red Volleyball Tournament @ GPRC G.P. – Nitro Circus Motocross & BMX @ Evergreen Park Peace River – Mighty Peace Oil & Gas Show @ Belle Petroleum Centre Peace River – Miserable Miles Outdoor Challenge @ Misery Mountain Ski Hill Taylor – Big Bam Vertical Slam Hike & Run Valleyview – Medieval Faire @ Muskeg Meadows Ranch

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24 Dawson Creek – D.C. Horse Club Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John – Tom Cole & Friends @ North Peace Cultural Centre G.P. – Relay for Life @ Evergreen Park Peace River – Gun & Sportsman Show @ Belle Petroleum Centre

Borderline Culture Series Presents:

PETER KREJCAR AND THE ANTOVERA ORCHESTRA Saturday, September 17, 2016, Demmitt Community Centre (1/2 mile south of Highway 43 on Range Road 132)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1945 – War in the Pacific ends

Doors Open at 7:00 p.m., Performance Starts at 8:00 p.m.

Call (780) 833-2614 for more information: www.borderlineculture.com Dawson Creek – 4 Doug Mills Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Grimshaw/Lac Cardinal – North Peace Ranch Rodeo High Prairie – Golden Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament Hines Creek/George Lake – 29th Annual George Lake Music Festival Hythe – IMCA Super Nationals @ Hythe Motor Speedway

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19 Teepee Creek PCBFA Cattle Market Outlook @ Teepee Creek Hall

20 Dawson Creek – Home Routes Concert – Jay Aymar @ DC Art Gallery Rolla – Performance – Hearing Trees @ the Rolla Pub

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28 THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1972 – Paul Henderson scores with 34 seconds remaining to give Canada a dramatic win over the Soviet Union.

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY (1977) – Road signs are switched to metric (1952) – First Canadian television broadcast

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G.P. – Red Green “I’m Not Old – I’m Ripe” @ Douglas J. Cardinal Theatre

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1962 – Canada launches Alouette I, becomes 3rd country to launch a satellite into space

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The ride to Reynolds and the 1000 motorcycles that came out!

By Belt Drive Betty The Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta hosted their first Ride to the Reynolds and based on its success I am positive a second one will be planned for the future.

According to the people manning the gates, 1000 motorcycles came through!

Honda Canada was on hand with an amazing display of rare 1950’s and 60’s Honda motorcycles. Some were only released in Japan and others were only released in Canada. The privately owned display of 40 motorcycles was absolutely impressive.

Honda Canada also had demo rides of their new models, which meant that you got a great feel for how far technology has come on their motorcycles.

The rides were booked solid and many were disappointed to find out there were no more seats available.

Veer from Honda Canada said that next year they will have more bikes and more ride captains so that there would be less disappointment.

Those who got to test the new rides out all came back with grins on their faces and the comments were more than positive.

The rides in the parking lot were almost as impressive as the rides inside the museum and the diversity of rides and riders was equally incredible!

Inside the museum, Stan Reynolds’ collection of cars, motorcycles and machinery is stellar.

The variety of them boggles the mind especially when you realize that this museum only represents 4% of this amazing man’s collection.

White Glove Tour.

Although Cynthia Blackmore, the marketing manager of the Reynolds-Alberta Museum plans on another event in 2017, I encourage you not to wait until then to go take in this very impressive collection.

The Honda Canada display will be there until October.

6426 40 Ave, Wetaskiwin, Alberta http://www.history.alberta.ca/reynolds/default.aspx If you are blessed enough to be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you!

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Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

His foresight of the importance of these conveyances means that we all get the opportunity to see very rare and incredibly restored vehicles.

The restoration shop is visible to the public and you can gaze over the various vehicles as they are being worked on.

The Reynolds-Alberta Museum is a place that you can spend days, not just hours. I spent the whole day there and only got to see about 1/3 of the displays. I never got to go to the aviation building and only got to take in part of the

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Protect the quality of your grain from insect infestations and mould Harvest is underway, and storage bins are filling up fast. Keep these methods in mind to protect the quality of your stored grain from insect infestations and mould.

such as ochratoxin A. Mould may not be visible in dark grain bins or may form inside the grain bulk. A musty smell or grain clumping or caking may be signs of mould.

Keep grain cool. Check your temperature probes every two weeks while grain is in storage. For best results, the temperature of grain should be less than 15°C. Aerating or turning grain helps keep grain cool and dry.

Contact the Canadian Grain Commission’s Infestation Control and Sanitation Officer for further assistance.

Monitor moisture levels. Keep your grain at the appropriate moisture content to reduce the risk of spoilage. Moisture levels should be checked every two weeks.

Spot and identify insects. When you check grain moisture and temperature, take samples from the core of your grain to monitor for insect populations. If you find insects, determine what type they are to find the best control method.

Watch out for mould. Under warm, moist conditions, moulds can grow quickly and some fungi may produce poisonous mycotoxins,

Quick facts • Clean away old debris to ensure bins and storage sites are clean and free from grain residues that can harbour insects • Treat your empty storage bins with a registered contact insecticide such as malathion, pyrethrin or a diatomaceous earth-based product if required o make sure you treat floor-wall joints, aeration plenums or floors and access points thoroughly • Do not use malathion in bins intended for canola storage • Monitor stored grain regularly for hot spots and insect populations: o insects are likely to be found in pockets of warm or moist grain

o sample the grain from the core at a depth of 30 to 50 centimetres (12 to 18 inches) from the surface o sieve the samples or examine small portions carefully o stored product insects are typically very small beetles (less than 3 millimetres or 1/8 inch) that may not be moving so a magnifying glass can be helpful

• Identify insects in your grain to determine the right control method. o insects in your grain could be grain feeders, fungal feeders, or predators of these insects o for advice on controlling grain-feeding insects, visit the Canadian Grain Commission’s website

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Unreserved Auction Sale For Elliot Mcdavid September 24, 2016 @ 9:00 AM From Beaverlodge Alberta go East on Highway 43 for approx. 31 km, turn right onto Range Road 72A Heading South to Dimsdale go approx. 2 km, turn right go to 25-712016. or From Grande Prairie Alberta go West on Highway 43 for approx. 13 km, turn left onto Range Road 72A Heading South to Dimsdale go approx. 2 km turn right go to 25-712016. Sale Location is straight across from Dimsdale Auto Parts.

Miscellaneous: Boat Engines • Single Axle Galvanized Trailer • Air Plane Windows • Car Top Carrier Shop tools and Misc: Hydraulic Air Jack • Gas Miller Welder • Cutting Torch Hoses • Sanborn Air Compressor • Propane Tanks • Hitch Receivers • 12 volt Fuel Pumps • Gas Engines • Herman Nelson • Dewalt Cut Off Saw • Power Tools • Tool Boxes • Aluminum Headache Racks • Yellow Engine Hoist • Radiant Heaters • Tow Rope • 3 Point Hitch Adapter • Chains • Aluminum Jockey Boxes • Black Jockey Boxes • Quantity of Inverters • Floor Jacks • Transmission Jack • Quantity of Jerry Cans • Straps/Slings • Air Hoses • Assortment of Filters • Extension Cords • Work Lights • Tie Down Straps • Assortment Of Shop Tools • Water Hoses • Tech Wire • Tidy Tanks/Slip Tanks • Table Saw • Safety Gear • Ramps • Bench Grinder • Cut Off Saws • Hydraulic Rams • Air Compressors • Gas (Speed Air) Air Compressor • Free Standing Pipe Vise • Electric Mig Welder • Battery Charger • Compound Mitre Saw • Engine Hoist Generators: 5000 SX Honda Generator • 3500 Honda Generator • 6500 Generic GP Generator • 5000 Honda Generator • 6500 Honda Generator • 7000 LXR Tahoe Generator • Hyundai Generator • Digital Sinemaster Generator Water Pumps and Pressure Washers: 5.5 hp Honda Water Pump • Honda Water Pumps • Water Pumps • 5 hp Honda Pressure Washer • Pressure Washers Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment: Shovels • Sleds x2 • Garden Tools • MTD Yard Machine Lawn Tractor • MTD GOLD Snow Blower • Weedeater One Lawn Tractor • 5 hp Trimmer/Mower • Stihl Weed Eater • Unused 82" Heavy Duty Orange Rotary Tiller Sports Equipment and Camping Gear: Cooler • Camp Stove • Sports Equipment • Helmets • Golfing Equipment • Fishing Gear • Camping Gear Household: Filing Cabinet • Furnaces x2 • Kitchen Sinks x2 • Drain Maintenance Cleaner • Speakers/ Subs • Coffee Table • Dresser • Wood Stove Vehicles: Yellow Patrick Forklift • 1991 F350 Ford XLT Lariat Pickup w/Service Deck (VIN#2FDKF38GXMCA53003) • 1979 Ford Custom Bronco w/Electric Winch (VIN#U15S1PA0042) • 1979 Ford Pickup (for parts) • 2000 Pontiac Montana Van (VIN#1GMDX03E6YD161506) • 2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty Van (VIN#1FTSS34L26DA30837) • 1996 Electronic 4 Wheel Drive Ford XLT Areostar Van (VIN#1FMDA41X7TZB67842) • 2002 Chev 2500 Van (VIN#1GCFG25MX21174314) • 1988 Iroc-z Pontiac Car (VIN#1G1FP2184JL117501) ATV's: Polaris Quad • Yamaha Big Bear Quad • ATV Tires Tractors: 65 hp Ford Special Super 650 Tractor w/ Blade • Massey Ferguson Tractor w/Allied Loader (not running) • Allis Chalmers WD45 Tractor • And Much Much More!!!

Subject to Additions and Deletions For Info On Auction Items Call Elliot at 780-296-3188.

Terms & Conditions: We accept absentee bids only if the bid is placed at $350.00 or higher. To place an absentee bid, call the office at 250-261-4198 to request the absentee bid form by fax. Forms must be sent back with proper information required 48 hours prior to the auction sale date. Everything sells unreserved and to the highest bidder only. No warranties or grantees on items being sold, everything is sold is where is. All sales must be paid for on day sale by cash, VISA, Mastercard, debit, certified cheque, or letter from bank guaranteeing payment. A sufficient ID ( drivers license) is required to register, prior to bidding.

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Monitor moisture levels. Keep your grain at the appropriate moisture content to reduce the risk of spoilage. Moisture levels should be checked every two weeks.

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John Deere opens data platform to other software suppliers The John Deere Operations Center delivers value to farmers with tools and features that enable them to easily access farm information to better manage their operations. They are able to see what is happening, analyze performance and collaborate with partners to gain insights, increase profits, and direct their plans with more precision in the field.

A new page, “More Tools,” recently released within the Operations Center, provides information and links to solutions from other companies that are utilizing the John Deere open data platform. This powerful arrangement allows farmers to access the tools they need from many top Ag software providers while still keeping their data housed in a single location for simplicity and convenience.

“This new page represents a significant step forward for our John Deere precision Ag data solutions,” says Kevin Krieg, software segment manager, John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group. “Farmers will now have the ability to not only use our premium Ag data management solution with the John Deere Operations Center, but they will be able to customize their own ‘data toolbox.’”

An example of this collaboration is the work being done with a satellite imagery company which will use field boundaries located within the farmer’s Operations Center to locate and organize imagery files. This is easier and

more efficient because the farmer doesn’t have to recreate his entire field set-up in multiple systems and the field information can move automatically and securely within the data platform.

“The option to pick and choose the solutions that make sense for an operation with practically no extra effort needed to transfer data between them is key for simplicity and usability,” explains Krieg. “This setup keeps the farmers in control of their data when they collaborate with trusted partners to put that data to work enhancing their performance and profitability.”

Also, to get the most out of the Operations Center and associated mobile apps and software, John Deere offers JDLink™ Connect, which seamlessly connects the machine to the Operations Center and takes the burden of data collection and transmission off of the farmer. In addition to agronomic data, it collects machine data to give the full picture of what is happening on the farm. Of course, JDLink also connects those machines directly to the dealer for unmatched services and support.

For more information about the Operations Center and its new functionality, contact your local John Deere dealer. Companies that are interested in utilizing the John Deere API can find more about how to connect at developer.deere.com/.

Estate of Frank Webb

TRUCKS • 2007 IHC Maxxforce Durastar, Diesel, Manual Trans. Cargo Van/Back Lift • 2005 Freightliner, Diesel, Auto., Single Axle, 24' Cargo Van • 2004 IHC 4300, 466 Engine, Auto, Single Axle, 24' Cargo Van • 2000 GMC C 8500, Diesel, Manual Trans, Cargo Van/Back & Side Doors • 1995 IHC Loadstar, 530 Diesel, 10 Spd., Single Axle, 8 Cube Tank • 1994 Top Kick, Diesel, 5 & 2 Spd, Single Axle, 8 Cube Van • 1978 Ford 9000, Diesel, 8 Spd., Metal Tank / Spray Bar, Tandem • Ford 700, Newer Lima Motor, Sewage Truck / Metal Tank (Rusted) • IHC Model 1754, Motor has low Kms, Metal Tank with Liner

• 1980 Western Star, Motor Gone, Metal 100 Barrel Tank in Good Condition • GMC Truck/Hamm’s Metal Tank, Clutch Gone • Ford 800 4x4, Metal Tank • Ford 700 Flat Deck / Winch & Gin Poles • Single Axle Pintle Hitch Trailer • Lufken 8x46 Trailer, on ground used for Small Storage • 2" & 3" Suction & Rag Hoses • 1992 Ford 150 2 Ton Red Pick up • Ford 150 Burgundy & Silver Pick up MISCELLANEOUS • Tires, Press, Chain Racks • Small amount of Tools

GUEST CONSIGNORS • 1978 Freightliner with 22' Metal Grain Box, Brigadier, Flat Deck, Gin Poles, Winch • 1994 Rustler 25' 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer, 1 Slide, A/C, Sleeps 4, Bathtub, Shower, Awning A1 Cond., Winterized

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1994 Ford F-350 Crew Cab, Flat Deck, 4x4, Gas Mattracks to fit 1994 F-350 Ford Truck New Box, Bumper/Hitch for 2009 Dodge 1 ton Dually 9.5 x 24 Rear Tractor Tire & Wheel / Farmall Cub, Good Condition

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2008 GMC 2500HD 4X4 Crewcab Pickup (only 25,545 km like new), 2014 Orthoguard Mobility Scooter, 2 Wheeled Box Trailer, JD 210 2 Wheel Garden Cart, JD 450 3 Pt 50” Rototiller, JD 445 Garden Tractor, JD MC 519 Grass Catcher, JD X738 4X4 Garden Tractor, 1995 Honda TRX300 4X4 Quad, Turf Trim Push Mower, Yard Works Push Mower, 40” Lawn Aerator, 40” Lawn Rake, Victor Grass Snipper, Kipor Digital 3000 TI Invertor, Beaver 3400 Wood Lathe, Rockwell/Beaver 48-600 Shaper, Beaver 10” Table Saw, Mastercraft 12.5” Thickness Planer, Craftsman 18” Scroll Saw, Rockwell/Beaver 10” Bandsaw, Craftsman 14” Router & Craftsman Router Table, Mastercraft 1” Belt & Disc Sander, Grates 4” Belt & 6” Disc Sander, Black & Decker 5” Bench Grinder, Mastercraft 33” Snow Blower, Toro Snow Master Power Shovel, Toro Power Curve Snow Shovel, Karcher Electric Pressure Washer, Simoniz 2900 psi Gas Pressure Washer, Turf Builder Fertilizer Spreader, Troy Built Rear Tine 16” Rototiller, Troy Built 9” Tiller, Ryobi 410R 9” Tiller, McCulloch 55 cc Chain Saw, Poulan Chain Saw, B&D Leaf Blower, Home Bro 22T Trimmer, Weed Eater Electric Trimmer, Yard Works Electric Trimmer, Honda EX 650 Generator, Magna Force 3 HP Air Compressor, Heavy Duty Wheel Barrow, 24 ft Ext Ladder, 10, 8 & 6 ft Step Ladders Lawn & Garden, Patio Furniture, Household and Furniture,Tools & Miscellaneous – See our website for a full listing

Clem Schewalje & LNP Farms

Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11 am - Onoway, AB 2 Excellent hobby farm or recreational Open House / Preview paradise properties, located close to August 24 4 pm – 8 pm the lakes with great commute time to September 3 10 am – 5 pm Edmonton.

S-1: SE 15-56-2-W5th 80.01 Acres +/(Parcel w/ Buildings) 80.01 acres of mostly bush and pasture rated #3 soil. Property is fenced on three sides (North, West, & South) with 4 wire. 2 auto watering bowls and hydrant for animals. Mobile home w/covered deck, 36 x 48 Shop.

S-2: SE 15-56-2-W5th (Plan 1023878 Block 1 Lot 1) 79.99 Acres +/79.99 acres of mostly bush and pasture rated #3 soil. Property is fenced on three sides (North, East, & South) with 4 wire.

Royal LePage Town & Country Realty Brandi Wolff (780) 349-0764

2014 NH TS6.014 MFWD Ldr Tractor, 2008 JD 2305 HST Acreage MFWD Tractor, White 2-85 Tractor, Frontier 10 ft 4 Way Blade, CaseIH RBX562 Round Baler, NH 1431 Hydra Swing Discbine, Frontier WR 1008 V Rake, (2) JD 24T Square Balers, White 5542 Combine, MF 656 18 ft Swather, Inland Hopper Grain Wagon, IH Loadstar S/A Grain Truck, Allied Grain Auger, MF 12 ft Field Disc, Alteen 13 ft Field Disc, Cockshutt 246 14 ft Deep Tillage Cultivator, JD 4 Btm Plow, 33 ft Rolling Diamond Harrow Bar, McCormick 12 ft double Disc End Wheel Drill, Westfield 6” Hyd Drill Fill Auger, Highline 4065 Bale Processor, Eeze-On Post Pounder, MF 160 S/A manure Spreader, NH 352 Mix Mill, High Hog 3 Section Crowd Tub, (2) High Hog S Alley Sections, High Hog Maternity Pen, Club Cadet Side X Side, Toro Z Master Commercial Zero Turn Mower, JD 647 3 Pt 47” Roto Tiller, JD 3 PT 6 ft Rough Cut Mower, 1996 Rainbow 16 ft T/A Car Hauler

Guest Consignor LNP Farms JD 2950 2WD Ldr Tractor, JD 7510 MFWD Ldr Tractor, (4) 3 ft Diamond Harrows, Farm King 505 5 ft 3 Pt Disc, Buhler Allied 8520 7 ft 3 Pt SnowBlower, 2007 Honda 4X4 Quad, 18 ft T/A Car Hauler Trailer, 2002 Pro Stock T/A 22 ft Aluminum Stock Trailer, PJ 24 ft G/N T/A Deck Trailer, Horse Drawn Carriage, (2) 1000 Gal Poly Tank, Chem Handler 2, (2) 24 ft Fence Line Bunk Feeders

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2015 sets another record for B.C. in agrifood revenues

Sales of B.C. agrifood products topped $13 billion for the first time in 2015, growing by more than $700 million for the second consecutive year, and contributing to a $2.5 billion (24%) rise in revenues since 2010.

The B.C. government has been partnering with growers and trading partners to increase markets for B.C. farmers and food producers, and the benefits of working together are showing results. The growth in sales has occurred across B.C.’s diverse agrifood and seafood sectors with:

The primary agriculture sector (farmers, ranchers and producers) up 4.5% to $3.1 billion; The seafood sector up 4.7% to $867 million; and The food and beverage manufacturing sector up 9.1% to $9.1 billion.

B.C. market shares are expanding in part through programs supported by the B.C. government. The $8-million Buy Local program increases the sales of B.C. products within the province, while a network of 13 international trade offices, B.C. trade missions, and innovation and market development funding have all played roles in growing B.C.’s sales across

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A sample of the items already consigned VEHICLES, RV’s & TRAILERS 2001 Ford F350 4 x 4 truck w/7.3L engine • (2) latemodel Chevrolet pickups • Early 60’s Olds Super 88 restoration car • 30’ Class “A” motor home • 2001 32’ 5th wheel w/three slides • 8’ camper • (10) Assorted tandem hi-boys INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT Champion M876 grader • Case 450 dozer NEW & USED TRUCK TIRES (24) Kapsen 11R24.5 - 16 ply tires (Lot 1) • (24) Kapsen 11R24.5 - 16 ply tires (Lot 2) • (8) Kapsen 11R24.5 - 16 ply tires (Lot 3) • (8) Kapsen 11R22.5 16 ply tires (Lot 1) • (8) Kapsen 11R22.5 - 16 ply tires (Lot 2) • (8) Kapsen 275/70R22.5 - 16 ply tires NEW & USED TOOLS/EQUIPMENT (2) Sets 800amp booster cables • 10 gal bead blaster • (2) 599pc sae/metric tool sets • (2) 20gpm tidy tank pumps • 660lb warehouse scale • (2) 50ton air/hydraulic jacks • (2) 30gal gas caddys w/ rotary pumps • 12V chemical transfer pump • 17gal low-profile oil drain pan w/12v pump • (2) 36” aluminium underbody toolboxes • Stark Tools auger power head • 12/24V battery charger • 600’ 5/16 fibreglass duct rodder • Assortment of LED work lights & b/u lights • 2-ton engine hoist • 5HP/80gal/230V air compressor • (2) 55” stainless steel tool benches • (2) 8’ 24-drawer stainless steel work benches • 20-drawer work bench • 110V tire machine • 110/220V digital plasma cutter NEW & USED BUILDINGS/TENTS 10’ x 20’ greenhouse metal frame • 30’ x 65’ x 15’ dome storage building • (2) 30’ x 20’ fabric storage building • 30’ x 85’ x 15’ dome storage building • (2) 10’ x 20’ easy pop-up tents • (2) 20’ x 40’ 4-sided party tents FARM ITEMS Belarus tractor • Ezee-On front end loader • IHC Model 70 6-bottom plow • (8) 6’ x 5’ hay bales MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Assortment of pipe racks • (6) Lifts 4’ x 8’ OSB sheeting • (14) Lifts assorted rough lumber • (9) Assorted stock saddles • (20) Lots of assorted tack • Shiatsu massage chair/recliner • (2) 12V ride-on cars

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the country and around the world.

Increasing production, driving competitiveness, and building markets are three key priorities of the B.C. Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan that has an overall goal of growing the B.C. agrifoods sector to a $15-billion-a-year industry by 2020.

Norm Letnick, B.C. Agriculture Minister said the B.C. Government has a plan to grow the sector to $15 billion by 2020 and it is clearly working.

“Through our partnerships with B.C.’s food producers, we’ve seen new markets develop and new successes for our farmers and food producers, with annual sector revenues growing by $2.5 billion in five short years as a result.”

ciation executive director talked demand of salmon.

“Demand for salmon raised in B.C. has never been higher with exports reaching a record 11 markets. The United States remains our most important trading partner, and will be so for some time, however we are encouraged at the market diversification and the prospects for growing demand in the future – particularly in Asia.”

Christina Burridge, BC Seafood Alliance executive director said B.C.’s reputation is sustainable.

“High quality seafood from clean waters continues to grow around the Pacific Rim. The ministry’s programs help us better meet the needs of our customers in these high value markets. It’s a partnership between inJames Donaldson, BC Food Processors dustry and government that’s working well.”

Association CEO said to see the sector surStan Vanderwaal, BC Agriculture Council pass the $13 billion mark is great. chair said families are hardworking.

“With food and beverage processing in“B.C. farm families are proud to grow and dustry representing over $9 billion with 9% raise some of the best and highest quality growth in 2015 – is very exciting. The agri- products in the world. In today’s very comfoods sector has a major impact on B.C.’s petitive business environment, B.C. farmers economy and has been demonstrating growth utilize a blend of modern technology and year after year, so this is a success story that proven farming practices to expand and coneveryone can celebrate.” tribute to the economic success of the provJeremy Dunn, BC Salmon Farmers Asso- ince and quality of life we enjoy in B.C.”

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We would not hesitate on selling again with Ritchie Bros. The global recognition they bring with the internet was a great asset.

OJ Blanchette Pinnacle Services Reach more equipment buyers, get the returns you need at our upcoming Grande Prairie auctions.

Nothing attracts a bigger crowd of buyers than a Ritchie Bros. auction. Our last Grande Prairie auction attracted 7,150+ bidders from around the world!

More buyers means more competition for your gear, and better returns for sellers like you — and OJ Blanchette.

Call 780.538.1100 or visit rbauction.com/grande-prairie

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Contact us to sell at our October 5-6 Grande Prairie auction, and enjoy hassle-free all-inclusive service, certainty of sale, and better returns.

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The tried and tested community band. Orchestras of the north!

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Unreserved Public Real Estate Auction

Ltd. 1035940 Alberta 201 Beaverlodge, AB | Oct 5,

6 - Selling at the Grande Prairie Auction Site

1 Parcel of Commercial Real Estate 120 Ft x 147.5 Ft Lot - 5700± Sq Ft Building Parcel 1 - 202 10 Street 120Ftx147.5Ft Lot & 5700± Sq Ft Commercial Building

Lot 12-15, Block 5, Plan 729EO; Commercial Building Features Include

3250± sq ft shop space – (1) 14 x 14 ft & (2) 10x10 ft power overhead doors

2450± sq ft office & showroom space

Finished office mezzanine SELLING SEPARATELY:

2008 12,000 Lb 2 Post Automotive Hoist & 2006 Bend Pak BP18 18,000 Lb 4 Post Automotive Hoist

Shop Viewing Monday-Friday by appointment only Contact Rick Wallan: 780.518.3133 For more information, contact: Greg Dawson - Contact 780.933.2559 (c), gad@1035940abttd.ca Mike Slon - Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager 780.518.6249, mslon@rbauction.com

Office

Realtor - Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313, apr3313@telus.net

Visit our website for auction and property details:

rbauction.com/realestate

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Unreserved Public Farm & Real Estate Auction

Leo & Janice Nemecz Manning, AB | October 19, 2016 • 11am

3 Parcels of Farmland 449.84± Title Acres 390± Cultivated Acres Property Features Include Parcel 1 - 140± ac cult, wheat in 2016, balance bush & creek, 2015 taxes $149.20 Parcel 2 - On 4 titles, 130± ac cult, canola in 2016, balance bush & creek Parcel 3 - 120± ac cult, canola in 2016, balance bush & creek, taxes $143.26 Property may be viewed without an appointment

Parcel 3

For more information, contact: Leo Nemecz - Owner 780.836.2040 (h), 780.836.3713 (w), lnemecz@abnorth.com Rod Thibeault - Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager 780.933.9156 I rthibeault@rbauction.com Realtor- Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty 780.518.3313 I apr3313@telus.net

Visit our website for auction and property details:

rbauction.com/realestate

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONS www.weaverauctions.com

WEAVER T H E A U C T I O N A D VA N TA G E

Live Internet Bidding

EQUIPMENT & REAL ESTATE AUCTION Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 9:00 a.m.

CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY! JEFF - 780-864-7750 MIKE - 250-719-5451 LORNE - 250-219-0871 EVAN - 250-219-4539

REAL ESTATE: 4628-52 STREET, RYCROFT, AB. 800 SQ. FT. HOME, LOT #7, BLOCK 12, PLAN 1470HW 4516-46TH AVE. RYCROFT, AB. VACANT LOT #37, BLOCK 23, PLAN 7922050 4520-46TH AVE. RYCROFT, AB. VACANT LOT #38, BLOCK 23, PLAN 7922050 TRUCKS: • 2013 WESTERN STAR W4900SB TRI-DRIVE TRUCK • 2013 WESTERN STAR 4900SB TRI-DRIVE TANK TRUCK • 2002 KENWORTH T800 T/A TANK TRUCK • 2009 IHC DURASTAR 4400 S/A GARBAGE TRUCK • 2009 DODGE RAM 5500 FLAT DECK TRUCK • 2011 CHEV SILVERADO 4WD P/U TRAILERS: • (3) 2013 HEIL TRIDEM 2 COMP. TANKER TRAILER • 2012 HEIL TRIDEM TANK TRAILER • 2005 HEIL TRIDEM TANKER • 2007 JASPER QUAD TANK TRAILER • 2002 ADVANCE 32 CUBE QUAD TANK TRAILER • 2012 POLAR TRIDEM TANK PUP TRAILER • 2005 MALLARD 21’ T/A TRAVEL TRAILER • 2004 FALCAN 8’X18’ FLAT DECK UTILITY TRAILER SEA CANS & PORTABLE BUILDINGS SHOP TOOLS & MISC ATTACHMENTS & 3PT. EQUIPMENT

AUCTIONEERS for the B.C. and ALBERTA PEACE COUNTRY

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THINK OF IT AS AN EARLY

CHRISTMAS GIFT

2017 RAM 1500 SPORT 4x4 3.6 Pentastar VVT V6 Engine • 8 Speed Torqueflite Auto Anti-spin Differential Rear Axle • Short Box Spray-In Bedliner • Chrome Wheel to Wheel Side Steps Remote Start • Power Heat Mirrors Stk iv927568 • MSRP - $63,875

2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA 3.6L engine with 9-speed transmission Best-in-Class power and towing • The most technologically advanced vehicle in its class Stk i538460

ROSS PRICE

56,800

$

or $278 bi-weekly for 84 months

2017 RAM 2500 LARAMIE 4X4 ROSS PRICE

$

48,725

or $310 bi-weekly for 84 months

6.7L Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel • 6-Speed automatic transmission • Crew Cab Short Box • R/A Suspension Stk v156740 MSRP - $82,175

ROSS PRICE

$

73,900

or $445 bi-weekly for 84 months

* 2017’s ARRIVING DAILY * CALL MATT TO RESERVE YOURS * FACTORY ORDER MAY BE REQUIRED *

ROSS CHRYSLER

HWY 49, SPIRIT RIVER, AB 780.864.3731 / 800.661.7401 • www.rosschrysler.ca

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Showroom open 6 Days a Week / Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm (Closed from 12 to 1pm)

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Bigger. Faster. Stronger.

Early order programs now available.

Call Foster`s today for details.

To meet your individual requirements, Bourgault offers a choice of 3 independent seeding drills.

The 3320 SE (Standard Edition) is a proven configuration incorporating the 2:1 ParalinkTM seed opener assembly; this configuration is highly effective in a wide range of seeding conditions. The 3320 QDA (Quick Depth Adjust) combines the proven 2:1 design with the convenience of being able to quickly change your seed depth. The 3320 XTC (eXtra Terrain Contouring), with its 1:1 XTC seed opener assembly, allows for absolute seeding precision in undulating terrain.

Fairview: 10925 - 90th Avenue (Industrial Park) 780-835-3887 Colter 780-835-0336 Jason 780-518-8876

Beaverlodge: 1100 - 11th Street West 888-354-3620 780-354-3622 Jesse 587-343-4411 Sean 780-518-3829 Kenny 780-512-6682

www.fostersagriworld.com

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