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Canada gains expanded beef access to Mexico Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood, and Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, announced the Government of Canada has secured expanded market access for Canadian beef and beef products of all ages to Mexico, consistent with recommendations from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The expanded access will allow for open trade in beef, and beef products throughout North America.

The announcement comes as Minister MacAulay wraps-up his first official visit to Mexico where he met with Mexican Secretary of Agriculture José Calzada to build on the two countries’ long standing partnership in agricultural trade. They discussed areas of opportunity to increase the competitiveness of their agricultural sectors. Minister MacAulay also provided opening remarks at the Canada Beef Inc. Gala Dinner where he promoted the Canada Beef brand by emphasizing Canada’s safe, highquality and sustainably produced beef.

Canadian industry has projected that the value of this expanded access for beef to Mexico will result in incremental sales valued at $10 million annually and that total annual sales of beef to Mexico could eventually exceed $200 million. Fresh, boneless beef is Canada’s third-highest grossing export to Mexico.

Canada and Mexico have a strong and complementary trading relationship with approximately $3.5 billion in annual bilateral trade in agriculture and food products. Canada and Mexico have over 70 years of diplomatic relations and more than 20 years of partnership through the North American Free Trade Agreement.

“Canada is pleased with Mexico’s commitment to restore access for Canadian beef. It is an important milestone which underscores the strength of our bilateral agricultural trade relationship with Mexico. This expanded access, based on sound scientific principles, will create new opportunities to export even more high-quality Canadian beef to Mexico while putting more money in the pockets of farmers and help grow the middle class,” said MacAulay. Freeland agreed.

“Mexico is an essential market for our farmers, and when they export more, Canadians and our middle class benefit. Canada is extremely pleased the Mexican market is open to more Canadian beef and beef products. This increased access is a testament to the stronger economic relationship between our two countries and I look forward to building on this success with

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Joe Reda, Canadian Meat Council President said Mexico has consistently been a top tier destination for the export of Canadian beef products.

“I am very pleased it was possible for the Canadian government to complete on schedule the technical negotiations that were required for the full resumption of normalized trade. Each enhancement in export market access leads to increased value for the Canadian livestock and meat sector.”

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British Columbia has Japan market access greenhouse peppers Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, announced the Government of Canada has negotiated import conditions securing new market access for greenhouse peppers from British Columbia (B.C.) to Japan, effective immediately.

Exports of B.C. greenhouse peppers to the Japanese market could reach $20 million annually, according to the B.C. Greenhouse Growers’ Association. Japan is a key destination for Ca-

nadian agricultural products, and this new market access will allow B.C. greenhouse growers to take advantage of the many opportunities.

Japan is Canada’s third-largest agricultural export market. In 2015, Canadian exports of agriculture, agri-food, and fish and seafood products to Japan totalled $3.8 billion, with key exports including canola ($1.0 billion), pork ($821 million), wheat ($406 million), and soybeans ($324 million).

In 2015, Canadian exports of fresh peppers (Capsicum an-

nuum) to the world were valued at $330 million, while B.C. exports of fresh peppers to the world totalled $90 million in 2015.

Japanese imports of fresh peppers from all countries were valued at $169 million in 2015.

“The Government of Canada continues to work to create new opportunities for Canadian farmers and agri-food exporters in key markets all over the world. I am pleased that producers can start exporting B.C. greenhouse peppers to Japan, because this will maximize the export returns of Canadian farmers and help to grow the country’s middle class,” said MacAulay.

Freeland echoed his comments.

“Japan is an important market for Canadian businesses, and I was very pleased to advocate for our exporters during a working visit to Japan in May. When our producers and exporters succeed abroad Canadians and our middle class benefit here at home. New access for Canadian peppers is a reflection of our government’s strong support for British Columbian farmers, and I look forward to building on this success and furthering our trading relationship with Japan.”

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B.C.’s On Farm Food Safety and Traceability Program offers eligible B.C. agri-food businesses cost-shared funding to conduct food safety and traceability assessments to identify and document risks, issues and opportunities to improve food safety and traceability capacity, systems and practices; access training to increase

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Recall - are you prepared?

A food recall is the process of quickly and efficiently removing food that may cause consumers to become ill from the marketplace.

Examples of when a recall is necessary may include: mislabelling (e.g. allergens, incorrect cooking instructions), product linked to a foodborne illness outbreak (e.g. E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes), packaging defects or product tampering A recall plan is a written action plan that is carefully developed and tested to ensure it is effective and efficient in removing the affected product from the marketplace. There are 10 basic elements that should be included in your recall plan: 1. Create a Recall Team Identify recall team members and assign recall duties so that the recall procedures are conducted quickly and smoothly.

2. Maintain a Customer Complaint File Record the details of the complaint information. Investigate the complaint and record findings. Take appropriate action based on the investigation findings 3. Keep an Updated Regulatory Authority Contact List If a product has been sold or distributed that may cause illness to consumers, immediately contact both your regional Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Meat Inspection Supervisor and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in Alberta at 587-230-2518, even if you are a non-federally registered facility.

4. Maintain a Traceability System A traceability system is the backbone of a recall. It involves record-keeping procedures that track any food-producing animal, food product, ingredient or packaging material through all stages of production, processing and distribution.

To develop a traceability system, the following points need to be documented: · Finished product lot codes: All products manufactured should be coded. This information will inform consumers what products are associated with any recall activities. The smaller the lot size, the more manageable the recall becomes. It is important to document the definition of a “lot” in your recall program. · Link all ingredient, meat product and packaging lot codes to finished product lot codes: If an ingredient, meat product or packaging material has caused a food safety issue, being able to trace it back to the supplier will increase the chances of correcting the problem

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and avoiding it happening again. When an ingredient, meat product or packaging material is received, record its lot number and link it to a formula or production information. · Link the ingredients of rework to the finished product lot codes: All rework should be assigned a lot number to be later linked to the final product it goes into. · Link finished product lot codes to wholesale customers: This can be done by including the lot codes sold to each customer on the distribution records.

5. Keep Accurate Production Records It is the responsibility of the facility to ensure that as much of the affected product as possible is removed from the marketplace.

Having an accurate record of how much product has been sold, and how much is still on the premises, helps ensure that all customers are notified of the recall. This means documenting the amount of each lot of each product manufactured.

6. Keep Accurate Shipping and Sales Records Keeping accurate distribution records allows you to limit your recall to only the customers who received the affected products.

7. Keep Recalled Product Records If recalled products are returned to your facility, clearly identify and isolate them, and document the amount returned so that you know that the product has been controlled and does not re-enter the marketplace.

8. Maintain Recall Procedures Your recall plan must contain a step-by-step description of what to do during a recall.

9. Review the Recall Effectiveness Your facility is responsible for ensuring that all of the customers whom you shipped the recalled product to are notified. Also, you must notify all customers to stop distribution of the affected products, and all recalled products must be returned to the meat facility’s control.

10. Test Your Recall Plan Mock recalls test the company’s ability to recall products without actually recalling them.

It is recommended to test your recall plan at least annually. The goal is to be able to identify every affected lot, know exactly where it is at any point in the process, and know whom to contact to bring it back.

For more information, including recall plan templates, please visit foodsafety.alberta.ca— Food Safety Guide Book or email foodsafety@ gov.ab.ca for a hardcopy.

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Frost and nitrate accumulation Nitrate accumulation can become a problem when crops experience light frosts of -1 °C to -2 °C for even only a few hours during the night. These conditions damage the leaves of the plants but not the roots. Over the next three of four days, the roots continue to send nutrients up the plant, and the damaged plant is unable to use those nutrients, resulting in nitrate accumulation.

“When we get a heavy frost of -5 to -6 °C for six or seven hours, the internal working system of the plant is completely destroyed and it can no longer move water or nutrients. A killing frost means that the plants are dead and therefore nitrates won’t accumulate,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “It’s the light frosts experienced for only a few hours that damage the plant but not the internal bundles that are still able to move water and nutrients up the stem. The injured leaves can’t use the nutrients effectively, and that’s when there is the greatest chance of nitrate accumulate.”

Annual crops are the most susceptible to nitrate accumulation, oats being the worst, but also barley and wheat. Immature salvage canola crops cut for silage or greenfeed also has a tendency for nitrate accumulation.

“Alfalfa is a legume and the nodules attached to the roots tend to hoard the nitrogen

and only release as much as the plants require,” says Yaremcio. “Nitrate accumulation is extremely rare in alfalfa.”

Application of nitrogen fertilizer or manure also has a significant influence on the susceptibility of the crops. High amounts of nitrogen fertilizer or manure increase the risk of nitrate accumulation.

“If fields have been used for swath grazing, winter feeding areas, have had high manure applications or high amounts of fertilizers applied in the spring, those fields are more susceptible to accumulate nitrate in the plants,” says Yaremcio. “If there’s been no fertilizer applied, or if it’s an old grass field, those fields are not typically a problem.”

After a frost, the timing for cutting the field is a key factor in managing nitrogen accumulation. “If producers can get out in the field the day after the frost and cut it as quickly as they can, there shouldn’t be a problem,” says Yaremcio. “Nitrate levels increase and peak on the third or fourth day after a frost.”

If there is time for the plants to recover, and there is no additional frost to kill the plants, 14 days after the frost the nitrate levels will decline and return to normal.

“It’s either get out there the day after the frost and cut very quickly, or wait 10 to 14 days before cutting the field,” says Yaremcio.

4-H Canada launches brand new alumni club The new initiative, 4-H’s Club 1913, is an online community for the more than 350,000 4-H alumni across Canada, who were at one time a youth member in Canada’s longest standing rural youth organization and who are looking to get back to their roots.

4-H Canada is encouraging alumni across Canada to register online at Club1913.ca—an online hub for 4-H alumni who are interested in re-connecting and networking with other alumni, and finding unique opportunities at the local and national level, while celebrating their pride in being part of the 4-H Canada community.

“I often speak with individuals, both within agriculture community and beyond, who are excited to tell me about the profound and positive impact 4-H had in their lives,” says Donna Bridge, president of 4-H Canada’s board of directors. “For most, 4-H served as the foundation for their success, no matter how they define the word.”

Since 1913, 4-H Canada has been empow-

ering young Canadians to become responsible, caring and contributing leaders who are passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world around them. Across Canada, 4-H alumni continue to use their Heads, Heart, Hands and Health to make a difference as community champions, Olympic athletes, industry leaders and politicians at every level of government. Being a member of 4-H’s Club 1913 also represents an opportunity for 4-H alumni to help grow future generations of leaders, by volunteering, becoming mentors and engaging in knowledge and skills transfer opportunities with 4-H youth.

“Our wide network of 4-H alumni are proof that 4-H programming builds strong leaders, who are equipped with confidence, positive values, decision-making abilities and other invaluable skill sets,” said Shannon Benner, CEO of 4-H Canada. 4-H alumni are encouraged to register today at Club1913.ca and share their stories of the positive impact 4-H Canada has had in their lives, using #4HClub1913.

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Feed Pea / Faba Bean Benchmark - The feed pea/faba bean feed benchmarks are intended to be used as a pricing reference. This benchmark provides a consistent and unbiased estimate of the feeding value of peas and low tannin faba beans in the three regions shown. Feed peas and faba beans will trade at various differentials to the benchmark based on local supply/demand, quality differences and other contract terms.

Feed Pea / Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Calculation - The feed pea/faba bean feed benchmarks are an estimate of the feeding value of dry peas/low tannin faba beans in Western Canada, based on the value of competing feed ingredients in swine rations. Bi-weekly, tradable prices for the major feed ingredients are collected for the three regions shown above. These prices are then entered into a least cost feed formulation that is typical for grower-finisher swine in Western Canada. A feeding value is then derived for feed peas/faba beans based on their nutritional characteristics and the prices of the competing feed ingredients. The least cost feed formulation was developed in consultation with the Prairie Swine Centre. In addition to the feed ingredients shown above, the feed formulation also includes canola oil, synthetic lysine, synthetic methionine, synthetic threonine, synthetic tryptophan, mono-dicalcium phosphate, limestone, salt, vitamins and minerals.

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Consider all costs when using or renting grain storage Farmers may be contemplating renting excess bin space to or from their neighbors, and Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist with the Ag-Info Centre says reviewing costs is a useful first step in the right direction: “Grain storage costs, the potential for price erosion, quality risks, and balancing cash flow needs are all important components of a grain marketing strategy that need to be considered.”

According to Dyck, the most significant ownership costs of grain storage are depreciation, return on investment, repairs, taxes, and insurance (often called the DIRTI 5). Depreciation is the loss in value of the asset over its lifetime due to wear and tear and obsolescence.

“Typically,” says Dyck, “flat or hopper bottom bins depreciate at 4 percent per year over a 25 year lifetime.”

Return on investment is a calculation of the interest on money tied up in the storage facility. The rate of return on investment can be the rate at which money is borrowed.

“This is multiplied by one half of the original purchase price because over the life of the bin, its average value is only half of its purchase price” says Dyck. Repairs are needed to maintain the storage in reasonable condition. As a guideline, Dyck recommends using 1 percent of the purchase price for grain bins.

Taxes and insurance can also be estimated at 1 percent of the original purchase price. Using these calculations, producers can calculate the cost of owning their bins, or determine the minimum amount to rent them out.

“Flat bottom bins, with a lower purchase cost per bushel, generally rent between 1 and 1.5 cents per bushel per month, or 12 to 18 cents per bushel per year. More expensive hopper bottom bins generally rent between 1.5 and 2 cents per bushel per month, or 18 to 25 cents per bushel per year” says Dyck.

Ultimately, however, these suggested rates are guidelines only; producers should calculate their own rate based on cost of their own bins.

The Grain Storage Considerations, study published by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry also calculated the cost of grain rings and grain bags. “Grain rings are the most economical solution for grain storage at 10 cents per bushel per year, but are temporary solutions with a high risk of pest, wildlife, and moisture damage and loss” says Dyck.

Finally, if you are holding grain in the bin for later sale, interest is a significant cost. The actual interest cost depends on the producer’s cash flow. To calculate the monthly interest cost, a general guideline is to use your operating loan interest rate times the value of grain per tonne divided by 12.

“For example, if the cash price of #1 CWRS 13.5 is $216 per tonne and with a 5 percent operating loan, the interest cost of holding that grain equates to $0.90 per tonne per month. This cost can become significant if grain is held for a long period of time and can decrease your profit” says Dyck.

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Wheat Growers launch petition against carbon tax In early October, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers launched a petition against new carbon taxes on farmers and food, calling on Ottawa and the provinces to realize the positive environmental story of modern farming, how farmers are sinking carbon, and how carbon taxes will wreak havoc throughout the entire agriculture value chain in Canada.

“Modern western farmers have a great news story to tell on the environment,” said Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers. “Today, prairie growers use modern farm equipment with cleaner-burning and more efficient engines, we use precision agriculture such as no-till farming, modern crop protection products, and advanced agronomic practices that also reduce carbon—this is all really good news.”

Today, farmers use less land, water, and fuel than ever before, while producing more food. But farmers still have to use inputs to grow food. Those inputs create emissions. Those inputs also grow crops that yield more food each and every year. Those higher-yielding crops sequester carbon in the soil. This is good news.

“There’s lots of talk about possible farm fuel exemptions, which is a good step, but what about primary fertilizer produc-

tion in Saskatchewan?” said Wood. “What about our worldleading fertilizer production in Alberta? What about the craft brewer in BC, and the food processor in Toronto? Carbon taxes will go right through the entire value chain from the farm to the grocery store aisle and kitchen table, taxing everything along the way.”

Farmers are also concerned about carbon taxes making them less competitive with their fellow agriculture producers in North Dakota, Montana, Australia, and other jurisdictions without a similar carbon tax on farming and food. With most grain, oilseed, and pulse crops being grown for export, carbon taxes will put our western Canadian farmers at a competitive disadvantage globally.

“With farmers already sinking carbon and improving our environmental footprints every year, it would be a perverse public policy decision to punish us for already achieving the desired outcome of government,” said Wood. “People in the city can so-called ‘green their lifestyle’, which is great, but as we’ve said recently, I can’t pull my air seeder with a Prius.”

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Change + 0.50 + 8.30 + 8.00 + 6.20 Change + 13-1 + 9-2 + 8-0 + 7-4 Change + 15-2 + 6-6 + 6-4 + 6-4 Change - 2-2 + 2-6 + 6-4 + 8-0 Change + 8-4 + 7-6 + 8-0 Change + 3-6 + 2-2 + 2-6 Change + 11-4 + 10-6 + 10-4 Change + 1.04 + 1.03 + 1.02 Change + 0.2 unch + 0.1

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High 439.50 489.80 497.00 500.80 High 394-0 428-2 445-6 458-4 High 334-0 423-6 440-4 451-0 High 654-4 538-0 539-6 545-0 High 358-6 368-2 374-4 High 200-0 201-6 204-6 High 974-2 982-2 988-0 High 34.60 34.87 35.10 High 306.0 307.2 308.8

Low 439.50 479.00 487.80 493.20 Low 394-0 414-6 433-0 448-0 Low 334-0 412-4 429-4 440-2 Low 654-4 530-2 531-0 536-4 Low 348-6 358-6 365-2 Low 195-6 199-4 204-0 Low 952-0 960-4 966-6 Low 33.33 33.61 33.88 Low 300.5 302.2 303.7

Prev. Stl. 439.00 480.10 487.90 493.30 Prev. Stl. 380-7 416-0 434-6 448-4 Prev. Stl. 318-6 414-0 431-0 441-6 Prev. Stl. 656-6 532-0 531-6 536-4 Prev. Stl. 349-4 359-4 366-0 Prev. Stl. 195-6 198-6 202-0 Prev. Stl. 956-2 964-6 971-0 Prev. Stl. 33.38 33.66 33.91 Prev. Stl. 302.3 303.8 305.4

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View from the center of the arena - thoughts from the clinics There are a lot of tips and thoughts that surface at clinics that really are valuable to everyone participating in them. I’m not sure why, but sometimes people have been shown an exercise and told what will help them and their horses and then they claim to have done it when it’s very obvious they have not.

The exercise that is being avoided is usually by the person and horse that needs it the most. The exercise is “kinda/sorta” being done, but not good enough to make the change that is needed. Even when students are standing in front of God and the whole world, they still say “yep, I do that all the time and my horse is perfect with it”. When, very clearly, they can’t do the needed exercise. So I say, “ok, show me”, and with a whole lot of effort and careful wording, they finally admit they haven’t really done the task quite like that. So they don’t get the results needed and the problem stays and gets in the way of everything else they are hoping to accomplish.

For example, it is extremely important to build a horse’s confidence. There are many ways to accomplish this and you want to do all of them. One way is to rub your horse all over with a stick and string and progress to where you can throw it all around their legs; swing it in the air to where it makes noise and slap the ground. This should be able to be done from anywhere around the horse: in front, at the side and behind, until the horse is completely accepting and relaxed. There is a feel and timing to this technique that makes this happen quickly and works well. Done properly, the horse not only learns to get used to noise, movement and things touching him randomly, more importantly, the horse learns to think his way through things rather than react. They can learn to realize that if they think, everything gets better. They don’t magically learn, it’s our timing of the release that helps them learn to think when they get anxious or worried. Poor timing teaches them to get anxious and worried or to stay anxious and worried. So if you have been shown the technique, help yourself and your horse, and really truly get it done. It will help many other things and we will learn much from it, better feel, timing and under-

standing of horses. But only if you truly get this task done correctly and not just “kinda/sorta”.

We are great at avoiding things we don’t quite understand or that are tough or challenging. It will get better each day or session, dramatically, better if done correct and if we stick with it until we see improvement within each session or all the sessions within the session.

Think of every time you start and stop a task as a session, if it was 60 seconds long then that was a session, which would be 100 mini sessions in an hour session. If we start something and have been at it for 30 seconds and there is no change so we stop or take a break then that was a session. We are likely making things worse. We may have needed to stay with it for 60 or 90 seconds but their needs to be a positive change, we don’t need the end result just headed that way.

While we are working at it watch the horse and his eye. There is more to see and learn about how the horse is feeling and about what’s going on than we will ever going to learn looking at the ground or off in the distance. The horse’s whole body and his eye tell us what and when to do or not to do, to start or to stop. If you’re not watching the horse, you’re missing the whole show. It’s like watching a movie but you can’t even see the T.V. Work on the things that are the worst problem areas that you or your horse have. Look for the small positive changes and reward often by stopping, pausing take time to give them a rub and absorb and think about why we choose that moment to give them a mental break. Do enough mentally with a horse so they don’t get bored. The more particular we are watching for small improvements and rewarding them, the more engaged mentally the horse will be. We won’t know if they are engaged mentally unless you watch them very closely to see what they’re saying.

Things to look for are: does your horse look to you or away; are their eyes half shut and looking like they are falling asleep; are they eating grass, smelling poop, pulling things off the fence, or heading towards other horses? These are all signs that what we are doing are not inter-

esting the horse. Which, by the way, is not their fault. If we are boring, then that’s our problem.

We can’t punish them for it by jerking on their head. We need to have enough knowledge to give them something to learn and not just do.

If we circle a horse over and over, that can be very boring for them. If we circle them there is always more we can teach them if we know what that is. Moving a horse physically only helps them physically. Moving a horse physically and improving something helps them physically and mentally. Techniques done well will help them emotionally as well. No matter what it is we are doing, if we keep improving it can continue to be interesting for them.

Some changes can be dramatic and happen quickly but often people can drag out things for years when positive changes could happen in literally 10 minutes. The horse doesn’t like it being drug out and we are all too busy to be

dragging things out.

If we don’t know some of the knowledge and techniques that will help, then we need to find out about them. If we do know then truly finish, don’t let something easy drag on and interfere with all the good things we want to accomplish with your horse. Lots of people drag it out. Don’t be one of them.

Keep it fun and enjoy the journey, Glenn Stewart Glenn offers year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel and conduct clinics. For more information on Glenn and The Horse Ranch visit www.thehorseranch.com.

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Aches and pains and your pets Written by Dr. Zoë Ross Well it feels like winter is upon us and along with the cold, often comes the reminder that our pets are getting older and their aches and pains may become more evident.

Arthritis is a common ailment experienced by humans, so it is reasonable to expect your dog, cat or horse to develop arthritis. In fact, 80% of dogs between the ages of 2 to 8 years old suffer from arthritis.

Arthritis involves erosion or degeneration of joint cartilage that normally provides a smooth gliding surface for the joint. The body responds to this by the development of new bone on the joint surface and around the edge of the joint and inflammation of the joint capsule (fibrous ‘bag’ that contains the joint) which results in pain and discomfort.

Arthritis can develop after trauma or infection of a joint.

If joint instability develops, for example after a ligament tear, this often leads to arthritis, especially if the joint is not immediately surgically stabilized.

Developmental orthopedic disease or abnormal development of the bone and cartilage during growth, can also lead to arthritis. Common examples of this include elbow and hip dysplasia. Sometimes arthritis develops from wear and tear as well.

Realizing that an animal has arthritis can be more difficult than one might at first think, since our four legged companions cannot speak.

As owners, we need to be perceptive to identify pain or discomfort, especially in stoic animals. Some indications of pain or arthritis include lameness, reduced activity, no longer doing activities that they once did such as running, jumping or going up and

down stairs. Often animals will be stiff when they first get up from lying down. Some animals may become more irritable as well.

The goal of arthritis treatment is to arrest or slow the progression of the disease, control pain and improve function. Some cases will require medical management and others may require surgery if there is an underlying problem that is causing the arthritis such as a torn ligament.

A key component of medical management is nutrition and weight control. Appropriate feeding can prevent obesity. Obesity increases the load on arthritic joints and increases the chance of ligament and subsequent arthritis. Diets that are high in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids have antiinflammatory properties.

Exercise and physical therapy are also very important for arthritic animals. Exercise helps prevent obesity, improves strength and joint range of motion. Low impact exercise is preferred, like walking or swimming, and it is important to maintain a consistent level of activity on a daily basis. Physical therapy includes warm packing before exercise to increase comfort and blood flow, cold packing or icing after exercise to reduce pain and inflammation, stretching exercises, massage, passive range of motion for joint health, and specific exercises to strengthen weak areas of the body. Physical therapy can relieve discomfort and add to your pet’s quality of life. Your veterinarian can help you with a plan for your animal. Also giving your animal a warm place to sleep and a good bed to lay on will help them out. If they ride in your vehicle or sleep on your bed, building a ramp or steps

for them so they don’t have to jump up and down also will alleviate some of the concussion on their joints and minimize further wear and tear on the cartilage.

A number of prescription products are available for treating arthritis. These include NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Metacam® that decrease inflammation and pain.

Other veterinary administered products include Cartrophen Vet® (pentosan polysulfate) for dogs which are designed to decrease cartilage breakdown and lubricate the joint. These are just a few of the medications available and your veterinarian can work with you to determine which products are likely to be helpful for your pet and their specific condition.

A group of products known as nutraceuticals have also been proven to be effective in reducing pain and increasing joint mobility in dogs and cats. Examples include glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, MSM, and omega-3 fatty acids. These products have anti-inflammatory and cartilage protective properties.

Some pet food diets have these products in them such as Hills Mobility food.

Alternative therapies are also valuable. We offer therapeutic laser therapy and one of our veterinarians has training in spinal manipulation which is similar to human chiropractic therapy. Therapeutic laser helps to improve blood flow, improve healing, and calm nerve endings. If it is used in conjunction with other medications, it can allow a reduction in required medication dose to keep an animal comfortable. Acupuncture may also be helpful in certain situations.

If you think your pet has arthritis or you have any questions about arthritis and treatment feel free to contact us at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic. A thorough physical exam is a useful tool for diagnosing arthritis and any underlying conditions that may be causing the arthritis.

You and your veterinarian can then work together to come up with a plan for your pet.

The ultimate goal is to keep your pet as happy and comfortable as possible.

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Calling all cattlemen for Beeftech and FarmFair 2016 industry. “Many are discovering it is a valuable tool for producing a calf that will make them, and everyone else in the beef chain, profitable,” says Shewchuk. “Technological advancements can drastically increase efficiencies for raising and maintaining herds, delivering beautifully marbled cuts of meat and, ultimately, increasing profits. It is an end goal that is not only good for producers, but the industry as a whole.”

Sessions run the full spectrum of topics including the use of drones in ranching and farming, reproductive technology in the beef industry and using ultrasound to predict carcass traits.

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BeefTech (November 7-9) Complete with demonstrations and hands-on workshops, BeefTech allows cattlemen the opportunity to explore and experience emerging technologies as well as innovative management practices that are making major gains in the agriculture

Farmfair International (November 9-13) Farmfair International boasts one of the highest prize purses in Canada with more than $150,000 in prizing for its beef programs. All breeds of cattle are welcome to enter in a variety of commercial and purebred shows, along with National Shows featuring the Lowline, Shorthorn and Simmental breeds. In addition to the open cattle shows is the Junior Futurity event which allows youth in the industry the chance to showcase their cattle to top judges.

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All cattle sessions and livestock competitions are now open for two events taking place this November at Northlands. New this year is BeefTech, which runs from November 7-9, 2016.

This interactive learning event gives participants the opportunity to explore the latest technology, tools and innovative management practices that are changing the way cattle are raised. On the heels of BeefTech is Farmfair International from November 9-13. Industry leaders have the opportunity to connect, educate and establish relationships with partners from both domestic and international markets.

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ABP fall producer meetings have been scheduled ABP prides itself on being an organization of producers, run by producers, speaking and working on behalf of the cattle and beef producers in Alberta. We believe that one of our highest priorities is communicating with grassroots producers and taking direction from these producers on the issues, priorities, and activities that we should be pursuing on their behalf. Our most effective venues for listening and speaking to producers are the Fall Producer Meetings that we hold in nine zones across the province in late October and early November each year. We try to make the meetings as convenient as possible for producers to attend and this year we have 24 meetings in locations intended to keep travel time down for producers.

The fall meetings are where producers elect delegates who will bring issues and concerns from their zone to the ABP Board

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A chinwag about calf prices and retained ownership Brian Perillat, Canfax Manager/Senior Analyst.

Beef Cattle Research Council As the fall run is starting, producers are having to re-adjust their price expectations when marketing calves. Marketing decisions were relatively straight forward the last couple years for producers when they were selling calves at record high profit levels. Given the major price correction, producers are taking a harder look at different marketing/feeding options for this year’s calf crop. At the beginning of October, 550 lb steers are about $100/cwt lower than a year ago, and $85/cwt lower than 2014.

On the other hand, they are about $25/cwt higher than 2013.

Disappointing prices and a general abundance of feed has producers considering retained ownership. After such a major price correction, this may seem reasonable to explore, but it is important understand what the market signals are, understand the risk involved, and have a strategy to manage risk.

It is also important to put prices into perspective as they remain higher than past high points of 2001 and 2012. Also, the market remains in a down trend, and despite their major drop, markets are still pointing lower. It can often be weeks or months after the fact until it is known whether the market has actually hit a bottom, therefore retaining calves in the current market is taking a somewhat speculative position that the market trend is going to change. Cattle futures continue to point lower into 2017. Most producers that have been fighting

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this downtrend for the last two years have lost considerable money and equity feeding cattle.

The important factor for each producer looking to retain ownership is to understand their own cost of production, and make sure to properly account for yardage, death loss, health costs and interest. Cost of gain also varies highly with the average daily gain of the cattle. Based on current market conditions and feeding costs, the projected margins on backgrounding calves are generally negative.

Doing a scenario using a weaning weight of 550 lbs and a selling weight of 850 lbs with an average daily gain of 2 lbs/ day, these calves would be marketed in March. Using a rough total cost of gain of $1/lb, and a current market price for a 550 lb steer at $185/cwt, this would put the cost of the 850 lb steer in spring at $1,318 or $155/cwt. Using the feeder futures at $116.30, the CDN dollar of $0.7567, and an adjusted basis (adjusted for heavier weight range in feeder index) of -15, the projected price for an 850 lb steer in March would be $1.39/ cwt. This scenario would equate to about $136/head loss on retained ownership. It is worth noting that while the basis can be quite volatile, it has been stronger than the five year average through most of the summer and fall. That said, there is no guarantee it will continue strong. After last fall’s extremely strong feeder basis, it returned to the five year average this spring. Markets are obviously going to change, and a sensitiv-

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ity analysis provides some targets in terms of where different market factors have to be to break-even. In the above backgrounding scenario, the break-even calf price is $160/cwt. In other words, if calf prices fell to $160, then the break-even cost for the 850 steer would be $139. On the futures market side, feeder futures would have to rally to almost $129/cwt, or the dollar would have to fall to 68.4 cents, for 850 lb steers to be $155 in March. Also, the break-even basis is a positive 1.3.

These sensitivity break-evens assume all other factors stay the same. It could be a case of a higher futures and lower dollar that aligns the prices with a break-even. On the other hand, if the dollar strengthens, and the futures continue to drop, losses increase.

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he Province is investing $1.2 million to help increase moose populations following the release of a multi-level strategy to restore B.C.’s moose populations, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today.

The funding is a response to the Strategy to Help Restore Moose Populations in British Columbia, which advises government to set priorities in key regions and enhance the integration of moose management with other land use activities.

The Province is acting on all 21 recommendations in the report. Some of the immediate actions taken include: Reducing the number of limited-entry hunts for moose cows and calves from

1,792 in 2011 to 200 in 2016. Preparing moose management plans for the Peace, Omineca and Cariboo regions. Using existing tools to increase habitat protection.

Expanding moose survey work planned for this winter to include calf mortality.

The moose strategy report was prepared by Al Gorley who consulted with numerous First Nations – including the Tsilhqot’in National Government, Tahltan and Okanagan Nation Alliance – the B.C. Wildlife Federation, the Guide and Outfitters Association of B.C., the Wildlife Stewardship Council, the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, and the Council of Forest Industries.

This new funding is in addition to the $750,000 British Columbia is al-

ready spending on moose management this year. The new money is earmarked for on-the-ground activities like habitat enhancement and decommissioning unused forest service roads, which can affect moose survival, as well as research activities.

Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said this initiative and additional resources will help immediately address some of the recommendations in Gorley’s report.

“The funding helps us take action to support moose, while ensuring that British Columbia remains at the forefront of wildlife management.”

Al Gorley, author, Strategy to Help Restore Moose Populations in British Columbia noted after hearing concerns from people across the province I am very encouraged to see the government is moving ahead with the strategy.”

Jim Glaicar, president, B.C. Wildlife Federation said the B.C. Wildlife Federation supports the immediate implementation of recommendations from the Gorley report.

“We commend the government for funding a framework for moose recovery that collaboratively sets measurable objectives for habitat and population goals at a landscape scale and we look forward to expanding this approach to other wildlife species.”

Scott Ellis, executive director, Guide Outfitters Association of B.C. noted the Guide Outfitters Association of B.C. is pleased to see government is taking immediate action to enhance and restore moose populations.

“If we make good decisions surrounding habitat protection, the moose populations will recover. This is important to all British Columbians.”

John Henderson, president, Wildlife Stewardship Council said the group supports First Nations, government and stakeholders working collectively to manage wildlife.

“We support this pilot project to restore moose populations and look forward to seeing increased funding support for ongoing wildlife monitoring and management.”

The Strategy to Help Restore Moose Populations in British Columbia builds on the 2015 Provincial Framework for Moose Management and on the findings of the ongoing Interior moose populations study. The province also released an interim report on this population study.

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Cow-Calfenomics 2016 being offered in locations this fall “Cow-Calfenomics is an information session designed for Alberta’s beef producers and their industry partners,” says Rick Dehod, agriculture farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF). “The series focuses on increasing participant’s farm business management knowledge to enhance their decision-making skills. This year’s session’s theme is Managing Uncertainty in Alberta’s Cow-calf Sector.

or younger. Please mention your age when you register if you qualify.”

All participants are requested to register prior to Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The registration fee is $30 (GST included) and includes lunch.

“This series brings a lot of information, ideas, and opportunities for producers to add to their management ‘tool kit,’ to help them in making better choices based on better information.

Equally important is the chance for producers to engage and interact with peers, helping turn information into action.”

Topics this year include: “This year we have a great lineup of speakers to discuss trending farm business topics in the cattle industry” says Dehod.

“For an example, Shauna Feth, executive director of the Alberta Business Family Institute, will be speaking on Transition Planning – The Human Aspect. We are very excited to have Shauna as she has worked with many Alberta business families on their succession journey.”

Cow-Calfenomics will be held in five locations across the province:

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2 year old Simmental Bulls Short on Feed.

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November 1, 2016 - Nanton, Nanton Community Center.

November 2, 2016 –Lethbridge, Country Kitchen Catering (in the same building as the Keg on Mayor Magrath Drive).

November 3, 2016 –Olds, Olds College Alumni Centre.

November 8, 2016 – Vermilion, Vermilion Regional Centre.

November 9, 20165 –Evansburg, Royal Canadian Legion.

“AF will again be delivering these sessions, with the strong support of partners, Growing Forward 2, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Alberta Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA),” says Dehod. “We are also again pleased to announce that the Alberta Beef Producers are recognizing the importance of engaging our youth into the industry and are sponsoring the registration of students and producers who are 25 years of age

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Beaverlodge 250.782.3766 Shawn Gist / Glenn Fells 780.354.2423

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Rimbey Wes Skeels 403.843.2439

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Horse Sale Saturday, Nov 26 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ 12:00 Noon Sheep Assembly Day For Transport to VJV Westlock Mondays: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Oct 31, Nov 21, Dec 5 Call Jason 587-343-2162

1st Special Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Sat, Oct 29 – 11:00 a.m.

Angus Influence Cattle Sale Thurs, Nov 24 Horse Sales (Saturday) Nov 19 & Dec 17 – 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales (Tues) Nov 1 & Nov 15 – 11:00 a.m.

Contact our reps for current market trends, prices, booking of cattle into the auction mart or satellite sale Owners – Henry Thalen 403.783.0090 henry@morsan.com • Morris Thalen 403.783.1333 morris@morsan.com

Ponoka: 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB (Ph) 403.783.5561, (Fax)403.783.4120, (Website) www.vjvauction.com (Email) office@vjvauction.com Dawson Creek: 301 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. (Ph)250.782.3766, (Fax)250.782.6622 (Email) dawson@vjvauction.com Beaverlodge: Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB (Ph)780.354.2423, (Email) vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca Westlock: 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB (Ph)780.349.3153 (Fax)780.349.5466 • Rimbey: 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB (Ph)403.843.2439 (Fax)403.843.3485

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Field Representatives: Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403.783.1074 • Ralph Calder (Grimshaw & Northern Alberta) 780.618.7655 • Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780.814.4113 • Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403.740.5753 • Trent Ewasiw (Rochester, Dapp) 780.349.0239 • Glenn Fells (Grande Prairie, Teepee Creek, Bezanson) 780.518.5573 Donny Fessler (Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie) 780.882.6189 • Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630 • Shawn Gist (Dawson Creek) 250-219-4419 D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171 • Ron Kramer (Fort St. John) 250.827.3245 • Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403.350.8222 Art Patterson (Dawson Creek) 250.784.4307 • Cory Polak (Peers, Edson) 780.712.5749 • Wade Schaupmeyer (Mayerthorpe) 780.305.4104 • Bob Scott (Lac La Biche) 780.689.9203 Travis Sekura (Drayton Valley) 780.621.6841 • Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403.704.0288 • Hank Stach (Lamont) 780.977.3733 • Nanson Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349

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Horizon Dan visits HANES processing I took a drive north on Highway 2 from Falher on October 5th to visit Hank and Nicole Strokappe who have gotten into the business of custom processing sheep, goats, rabbits and hogs.

As with most operations, their family business (HANES stands for Hank, Alex, Nicole and Emma Strokappe) took the long route before ending up in their present location.

Hank started out working on his family’s hog operation in Lacombe before attending and graduating from the University of Alberta. The hog market was not looking very strong when he graduated in 1998, so Hank, along with his mother and father, looked to diversify their farming operations by purchasing land around Falher to begin a grain farm.

At the same time, Hank entered N.A.I.T.’s meat cutting course, graduating in 2005, and then moving up to Falher to the farm he and his wife, Nicole presently live on.

Hank and Nicole started as grain farmers, but added sheep to the operation when their insurance agent insisted on Hank keep the grass around his buildings regularly mowed. Not being a fan of mowing, Hank sought the natural solution of adding a few sheep. These first five or six ewes turned into a few more, and a few more, and a few more which eventually led Hank into the business of slaughtering and processing his own animals. In the beginning, Hank and Nicole brought their meat to the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market in Edmonton where his family operate a stall selling farm fresh eggs and meat products (a practise that continues today).

However, increased production meant that Hank and Nicole needed a better facility to operate out of. This led to the building of the slaughterhouse/processing and storage facility that now exists on their farm. Although small in size, it is well designed and extremely functional for the job it was built for; allowing a small crew to move easily between office, inspection office, holding pen, slaughterhouse, cutting room, processing room and cooler. All tools and containers are colour co-ordinated for each room and purpose in efforts to control cross-contamination and maintain government standards.

When area sheep operators found out that Hank had the facilities and government approval to slaughter and process sheep and goats, it was not long before HANES was processing more than their own animals.

Hank now accepts sheep and goats at his farm on Tuesdays, where they are penned, taken off feed, watered and over-nighted until Wednesday, the normal kill day. The animals are then cut, wrapped and processed over the next three days and then held for one week until pick up by the customer. A government inspector is on premises during the slaughter and all aspects of the operation are closely monitored for cleanliness, adherence to government regulations, and safe and humane treatment of the animals.

By listening to Hank speak of his business, it is obvious that he takes great pride in his operation and is committed to delivering the best product to his clients; and the increase in the popularity of sheep and goat meat should ensure that Hank should have no problem keeping the business turning.

And, oh yes, bottom left is Emma. She wanted to have her picture taken, so who was I to say no.

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19th Annual Peace Country Beef Congress January 6 & 7, 2017 Lakota AgriPlex, Dawson Creek, BC

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Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 Web site:

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Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices 1

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1014 Farm Boy Unloade

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

DF22 Drier 1000 b/h

Payout the residual value or Finance the residual value OAC.

for 2017 @ $ 265,000

When the LAST lease payment is made

Taking orders

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New 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11 2016 DT550 Versatile 550 hp, P/S Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 36” Tracks #501500 call for sale price

msrp $569,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $36,000 + rv

710/70R38 duals “w - 80 gpm” 4 hyds Radio

1 Only $199,000

msrp $322,200

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,500

20’ V-Wing Ditcher

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30’ Header available

2012 RT490 Versatile Class 8 Rotary Combine, 490 hp Cum 653 hr, New BIGGER Feeder house Rotating Concave 8rpm w/ 3 thresh points per rev 340 bu hopper, Quite A/C Cab w/ 2nd seat. 14 lites ALL adj made from the Cab 16’ MacDon PU header msrp 429,390 to Sept 30, 2016 1-Only $179,900

2016 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #415500 call for sale price

msrp $522,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $30,350 + rv

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2016 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #390500 call for sale price

msrp $490,000

2016 375 Versatile 375hp 12 spd P/Shift QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm #266250 call for sale price msrp $366,000

Drier base 8” X 4” I beam on screw pilings

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $15,500

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Drier base Wood topped with Tin 32’V-Wing Ditcher

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $21,500

10-S/A Lease payments

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310 FWD Versatile 310 hp 16 spd P/Shift Deluxe Cab, 18,850# 3 pt hitch, 4 E/ hyd 55 gpm high flow 540/1000 pto, HID lite, 2015 375 Versatile 375hp DC 12 spd Std frt & rear wts, F/R diff/lock, 200 amp alt, 174 gal fuel tank, hyd P/brakes, Tran oil QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 hyd 58 gpm heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 frt, #248250 call for sale price msrp $343,000 #199350 call for sale price msrp $288,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $19,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $29,345 + rv

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 5,8,00

Tier 3

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lif 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27k $109,200 wt 10,600 lbs

call for sale price

28’ Vers Vertical Tillage #85230 msrp$104,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #95240 msrp$112,000 305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 D 31 hr 36’ Vers Vertical Tillage 110250 msrp $135,000 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm hyd 4 hyd 189,000 40’ Vers Vertical Tillage 125260 msrp $155,000 *257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000

call for sale price

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $54,900 $69,860 Buy before Oct 31 for Exch/Credit $- 1,500

2016 35’ M155 MD Sw C /linkHID, 600/65R28 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/ msrp $238,350

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

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2016 400 Versatile 400 hp QSX11.9, PS 710/70R38 duals 6E hyd 113 gpm Radio #329500 call for sale price msrp $425,000

Buy 1 Now & Buy a Twin later for 2,000 bu/hr

$298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000

1300 bu 50”w/tire 114,970 $86,500 Buy before Oct 31 for Exch/Credit

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

$- 2,000 New Agri-Tech 35.7 128

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 9,250

Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boo

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd 55gpm / pump, lites,boom su $174,200 Empty wt 15,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,200

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $28,000

3 30’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs #80150 Brg wear grds msrp $ 95,000 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000

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

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580 Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

call for sale price

SX280 Sprayer, rear-duals air ride, gps 120’ Alum 1200 gal #399600 msrp $ 479,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $32,000

120’

Steel boom 1200 gal #394840

$ 438,000

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”b #29940 msrp $ 39,900

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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10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

MSRP $45,620

$41,900

$292-84 mbw

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

$305-84 mbw 15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i411381.po

$199-84 mbw

$ 15,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $23,000

$ 2,720 dis

MSRP $41,825

$39,100

ayments OAC $16,900

Pi RP $57,650

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585384.po

$199-84 mbw

$ 8,550 dis

$249-84 mbw

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538460

$330-84 mbw

yments OAC $13,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $15,000

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB iv270568

MSRP $46,530

MSRP $54,730

$255-84 mbw 17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i781508

$365-84 mbw

$37,000

16 G/Caravan Crew 3.6L 6spd i701435

$ 8,550 dis Pi RP $63,850

$55,300

$53,730

36 mpg

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB iv927568

$225-84 mbw

$ 10,750 dis

$ 14,750 dis

MSRP

$289-84 mbw 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB iv271678

$445-84 mbw

$41,700

16 G2500 SXT V8 6ACC4X4SB i889487

Diesel R/A Susp

$ 11,550 dis 82,250

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

32 mpg

Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 335,600 Pre-Order Special only $

Diesel R/A Susp

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

$ 10,750 dis 77,250

MSRP $42,920

299,900

$ 9,000

$70,700

17 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4SBv156740 $479-84 mbw

SOLD

51’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks

$64,500

blk green

MSRP

$33,420

$215-84 mbw

75,250

Pi RP $56,450

MSRP $33,920

ance due May 1 / 2017

$381-84 mbw

Diesel R/A Susp

32 mpg

16 Cherokee Sport 4x4 3.2L i176314

$378-84 mbw

5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

$32,700

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

$55,300

$48,725

$ 9,530 dis

16 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i592392

Pi RP $63,850

MSRP $48,725

$ 8,830 dis

om susp Cab A/C forks d, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, uspension, 22.5” Ag tires, 0# 1 only new 139,900

$345-84 mbw

5.7 ,8spd

MSRP $41,530

$8,900

$50,650

17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB iv237522

34 mpg

ft cap 5,500# lift 19’ km, hyd coupler, lites, 1 only 94,000

yments OAC

$ 7,000 dis

36 mpg

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

8hp 540 / 1000 PTO,

$ 14,030 dis

2016 ‘s

16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365

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

$289-84 mbw

MSRP $40,930

$26,900

$36,000

$209,000

$41,700

16 G1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i807492 5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

$ 3,130 dis MSRP $39,130

wather 148hp, hyd 8, 16.5x16.1, DKD, /whls, 10’ hyd roller

Pi RP $54,050

$26,900

36 mpg

$272-84 mbw

$ 12,350 dis

$ 14,030 dis

MSRP $40,930

$44,900

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

$43,500

V6 Gas 33 mpg

$ 8,030 dis

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

Pi RP $56,840

14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4 i661523 po $299-84 mbw 15 D1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB i265515 $305-84 mbw

MSRP $52,930

32 mpg

$ 13,335 dis

$41,900

$33,000

15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

s OAC of

$ 16,040 dis Pi RP $57,940

36 mpg

32 mpg

$ 9,700

172,300 $152,000

SOLD

$ 3,720 dis

Since 1948

V6 Dsl 38 mpg

38 mpg

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Price may varys w / Exch

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, $512,800 05/16 Blowout $ 417,000

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MSRP

06 GMC 1500 C/C 4X4 144K new tran 508490 $7,900 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB iv885698 Diesel

191km

191k-kms Diesel

SOLD 44,100

wsb 20,940

12 D3500 Laramie M/C4x4 i473288 $370-60 mbw

09 F150 Lariat C/C4x4SB 198k 182129 $189-60 mbw

MSRP

$38,900

$66,500

$445-84 mbw

$10,900

MSRP

81,250

$78,300

15 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 i998732 $499-84 mbw

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NH L230 2014 Skid Steer Loader, 84” Bucket, Two Sets of Tires, High Flow, Heat & A/C, Hyd Q/A .................................................................... $52,900 NH T4.105A 2014 FWA, Loader, 540/1000 PTO, Skid Steer Q/A, 350 ............. $79,900 Vers. 350 2014 Powershift, GPS, PTO, Low Hours 600 ................................. $219,900 NH T9.560HD 2012 PTO, GPS, MegaFlow Hyds, 800 Michelin Duals 1375 ............ Call

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With Grey Cup on the way, try CFL Hall of Famer and former Lion Matt Dunigan’s Alberta Beef Dip Sandwich Sandwich 1 6 lb(s) Sirloin tip roast with good marbling, evenly cut Marinade ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp finely chopped garlic 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, roughly chopped 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, minced 1 Tbsp Dijon or grainy mustard ½ cup dark beer Salt and pepper to taste Dipping Sauce 2 cup low sodium beef stock 2 sprig fresh rosemary 1 large Spanish onion thinly sliced Salt and pepper Sandwich Marinade 1. In a medium bowl, add all marinade ingredients (excluding the salt) and mix to combine.

2. Place the roast in a large sealable bag. Pour the marinade over the roast and toss to coat evenly.

3. Marinate the roast in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4-6 hours or overnight.

Dipping Sauce 1. Once the roast has marinated, preheat barbeque to 325°F (160°C) leaving the middle burner turned off.

2. Remove roast from marinade and discard any excess. Season roast with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

3. Mount roast on rotisserie following manufactures instruc-

tions.

4. Pour all the dipping sauce ingredients into a drip pan.

Place the drip pan over the grate with heat turned off.

5. Close barbeque lid and cook for 2 hours or 10-12 minutes per pound. Baste occasionally with the drippings in the drip pan.

6. Check the roast by inserting an instant read thermometer in the centre of the roast. For medium rare, the thermometer should read 125°F (51°C).

7. Remove roast and let rest, covered loosely with foil for 20 minutes.

8. Remove the drip pan using barbeque gloves. Strain the liquid into a small saucepan.

9. Place the saucepan over low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Skim any excess fat or impurities off of the sauce as it simmers and discard.

10. Slice beef in thin slices across the grain. Serve on crusty bread with a small bowl of the warm jus for dipping.

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Citrus salted BC Sablefish with chantrelles, salmon risotto cakes Recipe courtesy of C Restaurant, Vancouver.

Time this dish, so you put the smoked salmon risotto cakes and BC Sablefish in the oven at the same time. When the risotto cakes and fish are in the oven, you can finish the sauce for the chanterelles.

INGREDIENTS Smoked Salmon Risotto Cakes 2 cup tomato consommé (hot) (500 ml) 2 Tbsp olive oil (30 ml) 1 cup Arborio rice (250 ml) 1 tsp ground anise (5 ml) 1 clove garlic, chopped ½ onion, chopped ½ cup pineapple juice (125 ml) salt and pepper, to taste ½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped (125 ml) ¾ cup sliced smoked salmon, preferably wild smoked salmon (175 ml) Chantrelles 3 Tbsp butter (45 ml) 2 cup chanterelles (250 ml) ¼ cup shallots, sliced (60 ml) ½ cup white wine (125 ml) ½ cup fish stock, chicken stock, mushroom stock or water (125 ml) 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (15 ml) 2 Tbsp fresh Italian, or flat parsley, whole leaves (30 ml) ¼ cup dehydrated tomatoes (60 ml) 1 tsp lemon juice (5 ml) salt and pepper, to taste

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Sable Fish and Chanterelles.

Smoked Salmon Risotto Cakes 1. In a skillet or saucepan, sweat the garlic, onions and anise seeds in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, coating the rice completely with the oil. Then start adding the hot stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring until the liquid has absorbed into the rice. When liquid has absorbed, add the next cup of liquid. Repeat adding stock, until rice is tender but firm in the centre, about 20 to 30 minutes. Add the pineapple juice and remove from the heat. Allow rice mixture to cool to room temperature. Stir in the smoked salmon slices and the chopped parsley. Adjust the seasoning.

With your hands, form risotto mixture into 6 disks.

Chantrelles 1. Place the butter, mushrooms, shallots, white wine and stock into a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, season and reduce down to a buttery glaze, about 15 to 20 minutes. To finish this sauce, toss in some thyme, parsley and tomatoes. Season the mixture with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

If you like, finish with a little more butter to make more sauce.

Swirl cold butter until just melts. Serve with Citrus Salted BC Sable Fish and Smoked Salmon Risotto Cakes.

Citrus Salted Baked BC Sablefish 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Heat a non-stick fry-pan with oven proof handles over medium heat. Add vegetable oil. Season the fish and place skin side up into the pan. Sear until golden brown. Turn the fish over and place the pan into oven for 6 minutes or until the fish begins to flake. Serve with Buttery Chanterelles and Smoked Salmon Risotto Cakes.

2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. oven.

3. In a non-stick sauté pan over medium high heat add oil and butter and caramelize the risotto cakes until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Then finish in oven until hot in the centre, about 6 minutes. Serve with Citrus Salted BC

butter, to finish sauce (optional) Citrus Salted Baked BC Sablefi 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml) 6 5 oz portions sable fish (six 140 g portions) citrus salt, to taste

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Report on TFW program positive for Canadian beef industry The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) released its report on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

The TFWP report made a number of recommendations that are positive for the beef sector and align with the Labour Task Force’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan. First, the report recommended that more specific program streams be developed to better reflect the labour market needs in Canada, and that the TFW cap be set at no lower than 20 per cent while being responsive to regional and sector Labour Market Information.

The HUMA committee also recommended that the Labour Market Impact Assessment application process become more efficient, more local employment data be secured and that the Cumulative Duration (4 years in, 4 years out) rule be eliminated.

The report also made a number of key recommendations that intend to foster better immigration pathways to permanency.

Despite non-stop recruitment efforts across Canada, availability of full time permanent agricultural and processing labour has become a serious issue threatening the viability of food production in Canada. Canadian packing plants are deferring high value export orders to their out-of-country affiliates because we do not have the labour to process the product. This reduction in

competitiveness not only affects cattle producers’ bottom line, but also reduces wealth creation in Canada.

For the Canadian beef industry, the TFWP is a critical tool that helps augment the Canadian workforce on farms and meat processing facilities. The CCA, in partnership with numerous agriculture and primary processing organizations under the Labour Task Force, is eager to work with the Federal Government to implement the TFWP report’s recommendations that support the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan.

Sweet and/or savoury, Canadian oats are delicious For many people around the world, a warm bowl of nutritious and filling oatmeal made from Canadian oats is how they start their day.

Topped with a sprinkling of fresh fruit, a heaping spoonful of brown sugar, or some savoury ingredients like the bacon and cheese in this recipe, oats are a delicious part of a healthy lifestyle.

Canadian oats are packed with nutritional benefits: they’re a great source of vitamin B, calcium and potassium and are high in dietary fibre.

The high fibre levels in oats makes you feel more full for a longer period of time which can help with maintaining a healthy weight. It can also help prevent diabetes by slowing the body’s reabsorption of sugar while improving blood sugar levels.

Oats contain beta glucan, a type of soluble fibre, which helps reabsorb bad cholesterol. It’s also a source of Inositol which lowers cholesterol levels. Low cholesterol levels can decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke.

The Mayo Clinic recommends that men and

women under the age of 50 consume 38 and 25 grams of fibre a day, respectively. Men and women who are 51 and older should be consuming 30 and 21 grams of fibre a day. One cup of cooked instant oatmeal has approximately four grams of fibre.

Adding fresh fruit like raspberries to your oatmeal can give your daily fibre intake an extra boost, while a handful of nuts or a dollop of nut butter can give it a nice kick of protein.

Oats can be eaten raw, but cooked oats – like oatmeal – can help reduce fatigue and give you that much-needed jolt of energy to help kickstart your day. Canadian oats are available in a variety of different types, such as instant, quickcooking, rolled and steel-cut oats. When cooked, each of these brings a different texture and flavour to the recipes they’re in, making them incredibly versatile and easy to incorporate into your day-to-day life.

Not only that, but they’re also affordable and low in calories – making oatmeal the perfect food for your healthy lifestyle..

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from 5.7 to 15 per cent over the first winter.

“Weathering also affects the acceptability of hay to livestock,” Yaremcio says. “Cows will reject or waste up to eight per cent more feed from bales stored unprotected outdoors as compared to bales placed under a tarp or stored under a shed.”

Also, digestibility of weathered hay can decline 10 per cent versus hay protected from the elements.

Compounding consumption and digestibility losses is leaching of protein and soluble sugars, with weathered hay testing two to three per cent lower in protein, and 20 to 50 per cent lower in energy.

For a 1,400 pound bale valued at $70 per ton, bale weight loss of 5.7 per cent, increased waste of 8 per cent and a 10 per cent loss in digestibility would raise the cost of providing the same amount of nutrients to $89.65 per bale, he says.

If a cow required 5,000 pounds of hay for winter - or 3.6 bales of 1,400 pound each - the cost at $70 a bale would add up to $252. But with unprotected hay and resulting losses, the cost increases to over $322, or an additional $70 per head.

For bales stored outside, Yaremcio recommends net wrap, which sheds water better than twine.

B-Wrap is a new type of plastic that allows moisture from inside the bale to migrate out, with the effect being reduced mold growth and heating.

This year, weather wasn’t conducive to making traditional dry hay in most of western Canada, and many producers have gone to bale silage using stretch film, Yaremcio points out.

Further aiding water shedding are making tight bales and stacking them in rows as opposed to pyramids.

With hay supplies in some parts of western Canada plentiful enough to last beyond this winter, preventing winter damage to bales is critical.

Dry conditions last year created a hay deficit, but conditions this season have been far more saturated.

Alberta for one received adequate enough moisture to experience larger than normal hay yields, which could result in a surplus to be carried over this winter and into next.

Over that time, however, bales are in danger of weather-related losses in both weight and quality.

“Dairy producers have hay under the shed, [but] most beef producers have outdoor storage, unprotected from the weather,” says Barry Yaremcio, Alberta Agriculture beef and forage specialist.

He cites research that indicates bale weight losses can range

Benefit from global warming by growing corn and soy Farmers on the Canadian Prairies are “literally” the only agricultural winners on the planet as a result of global warming, according to an economist studying global food supply.

Lutz Goedde, a partner with McKinsey and Co. in Denver, told the Global Business Forum in Banff on Friday that rising temperatures and longer growing seasons mean that ever-increasing areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be able to switch to corn and soybeans from wheat and canola.

“I think Canada is in a unique situation with the corn and soy belt basically moving north,” he told reporters after his speech.

“The planet is heating up and there is an opportunity for Canadian farmers — and they have been executing on it — to convert wheat land to corn and soy production.”

He said warmer weather is also allowing Prairie farmers to grow more pulse crops such as peas and lentils to export to emerging markets such as India.

“I struggle with the concept of benefiting from global warming because, for the world, global warming is an issue and it’s causing us issues around food production and diseases and so forth,” Goedde said.

On its website, Agriculture Canada cites studies that suggest the Prairies will experience more pronounced warming due to climate change than the rest of the world and the milder, shorter winters will allow increased farm productivity and new crops.

It also warns that warming could increase the frequency of extreme weather events like droughts and floods and could aid in the growth of weeds, pests and diseases in livestock and crops.

In his presentation, Goedde said the world must produce 40 to 50 per cent more food in the next 20 years to account for population growth and a growing taste for higher protein diets in emerging economies like China and India.

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China or India: who’ll be bigger for Canadian exports?

China will have greater impact

In 2015, China was Canada’s second-largest agriculture and agri-food market. Food exports have been growing since 2010, and agriculture exports since 2012, on the basis of

the rising wealth of its growing middle class.

They can afford imports of Canadian food and demand it. However, China’s greatest impact on Canadian businesses will come from its growing capacity to influence world prices.

1. Nobody eats GDP! Canadian exports to China will continue to grow as the Chinese economy transitions to a more consumer-based economy. Higher wages won’t increase gross domestic product (GDP), but they’ll lead to higher disposable income. Growth in food demand results from (among other things) what disposable income consumers have available and not gains in GDP. India is likely to have higher GDP, but China’s got more middle-class wealth to spend on food.

2. Chinese consumers care about food

safety and quality China’s growing middle class will continue to increase the demand for Canadian food, especially high quality, premium food products. They’re located primarily in cities, where the number of urban households keeps climbing along with disposable income. The process of urbanization also leads to different food habits and preferences. China’s rate of urbanization is higher than India’s, suggesting it will spur greater food availability there -- and particularly, food supplied by Western businesses.

3. China’s food self-sufficiency policy to be replaced by market reforms The market conditions Chinese producers will face in the next ten years as a result of policy changes will trigger significant adjustments as domestic prices drop. The pig herd liquidation of 2014-15 and this year’s corn reform (to reduce enormous stocks) are examples of things to come. Because China’s buying power is increasingly shaping both supply and demand on a global scale, it will sustain farm prices at levels that are higher than the long-term average Canadian producers have received.

India will have greater impact

India is currently Canada’s fourth-largest agriculture market and it largest market for pulse crops. India’s GDP and population growth are projected to outstrip those of every other country, emerging as the world’s next economic “superpower with potential” over the next ten years.

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2. World-leading GDP growth leads to higher income and different food choices India’s economy is expected to lead the world in GDP growth in 2016-17. And that leads directly to continued investment and growth of its consumer base, expected to reach a threshold of 89 million households by 2025. With rising incomes and wealth, educational attainment and urbanization, India’s standard of living, including healthier lifestyles and food choices, will also improve.

Canadian lentils will be even bigger.

3. India’s now better at global business A global hub of the telecommunications industry, India easily outstrips China on the communication front. Increasingly tech-savvy, well-educated and with a good command of English, India’s population will surpass China’s rate of mobile phone adoption. Plus, they benefit from a democratic government with no “Great Chinese Firewall” that inhibits widespread academic use of the Internet.

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Canada is a world leader in agriculture and agri-food exports. Canadian export success relies on access to markets with consumers who can afford to pay for imported goods and to its continuing status as a healthy, vibrant industry able to exploit growing opportunities to meet world demand. China and India, with a combined one-third of the world’s population, are two big reasons world demand is growing.

Canada is negotiating trade agreements with both.

Martha Roberts and J.P. Gervais weigh in on the potential of each country to impact Canadian agriculture and agri-food exports by 2026.

Gervais is thinking China. Roberts, India.

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Like Jack’s magic beans, research improves pulse varieties

The pulse breeding program at the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre provides Canadian pulse growers with the latest and best in pulse varieties.

Kofi Agblor, CDC’s managing director, says they are building on their strength in improving agronomic performance of pulse varieties through combinations of yield, disease resistance, plant architecture and, in the case of chickpea and dry bean, early maturity.

Research projects For example, CDC chickpea breeder Bunyamin Tar’an explains they are currently developing genomic resources for chickpeas and other pulses and testing their applications to enhance the selection for improved agronomic performance under western Canadian environments as well as for improved quality.

For end-use, CDC researchers focus on seed quality traits of colour, size, shape and, for lentils, de-hulling efficiency, as well as improving seed nutrition by increasing the levels of micronutrients of iron, zinc and beta-carotene through biofortification.

“We are studying the effect of low phytate, carotenoids and other factors on the iron bioavailability of pea seeds,” says U of S professor

Tom Warkentin.

This involves developing pea lines low in phytate, the main storage form of phosphorus in the seeds of most crops. While phytate is not readily available to humans and mono-gastric animals, in the low-phytate lines, a large proportion of the phosphorus is stored in an available form. More iron is also available because phytate typically binds iron.

“So, low-phytate pea, or low-phytate crops in general, can deliver more iron to our diets,” Warkentin says. “This should be positive, since many people are iron deficient.”

Funding The government of Saskatchewan, through its Strategic Research Program and grant funding from the Agricultural Development Fund, remains an important financial supporter of the CDC pulse breeding program.

In June, the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers announced funding close to $23 million to support pulse crop breeding at the CDC where it has had a 15-year pulse crop breeding agreement since 1997.

Corey Loessin, SPG’s vice chair says the availability of continually improving pulse crop varieties from the CDC has fuelled the rapid

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“Our investments in support of pulse crop breeding will help to keep Saskatchewan growers positioned among the most competitive in the world,” Loessin says.

Since 1997, CDC has developed more than 110 pulse crop varieties that have been released

through SPG’s variety release program.

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(250) 782-4888 21 Registered Angus-Cross Heifers for Sale. Bred July 1st to August 30th. Vaccinated for Visa5 and Blackleg. $2,000. Valleyview Area.

780-933-1385 Goat for Sale: 1 Two-YearOld Saanen Buck for sale. $120. 780-494-2842

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Rod Hedges tel: 250.263.7944

M Mulvahill Fencing Contract, Construction & repairs to corrals, pasture & game fencing.

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6030 Houses for Sale

Older house for sale/to be moved in Spirit River area. $30,000 OBO. 780-8644400, 780-518-9575

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Goats for Sale: Two Toggenburg Buck Kids. $100 each. 780-494-2842

#1 Alfalfa seed for sale.

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Organic Livestock for Sale or on Calf/crop Share. 250630-2524. PO-Box-311, Ft. St. John, BC, V1J-6W7

100 big round hay bales for sale. $35 each. (250)7594956

Yearling Purebred Black Angus Bulls for Sale on the Ranch. Call Darren at 780814-4993.

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Visionaries inducted into Agriculture Hall of Fame Three prominent Albertans have been honoured by the Agriculture Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to research, genetics and the livestock industry.

“The Hall of Fame is a tribute to the ongoing legacy of agricultural innovation in this province. This year’s inductees are pioneers in their fields who have worked hard for decades to improve agricultural practices, support growth in the industry and educate the next generation of Alberta farmers and ranchers,” said Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees were honoured at a ceremony in Leduc on Oct. 7.

They are: Dr. John Kennelly, Robert Prestage, and Cornelius Van Raay The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.

Since 1951, almost 130 Albertans have been honoured for their leadership and accomplishments within the agriculture sector.

Dr. John Kennelly is one of Alberta’s great industry builders as a dairy researcher, professor and dean. He was chair of the University of Alberta’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science and later dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences (ALES). One of the dairy industry’s most respected experts, he discovered, documented and translated into practice critical breakthroughs in nutrition and feeding systems that resulted in major productivity gains.

Dr. Kennelly taught dairy science and nutrition to thousands of students at the university, built world-renowned research programs from scratch, and oversaw tremendous growth of the ALES program. Dr. Kennelly’s significant career achievements include founding the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, doubling the size of the Dairy Research Technology Centre, and leading the establishment of the Agri-Food Discovery Place.

Robert (Bob) Prestage has been dedicated to beef cattle breeding and genetic programs in Alberta for more than 50 years. His commitment to the industry is evident through his

sustained work in marketing and exports, and international and community programs. Early in his career, Prestage distinguished himself by developing the progeny test program for beef cattle, significantly improving the genetic pool of the Canadian cattle industry. Founding Wicklow Angus in Camrose, he raised the profile of Angus beef in Canada and internationally. Prestage selected, processed and exported thousands of cattle to more than 20 countries, including marketing the first cattle to Russia to support the Alberta cattle industry’s recovery from BSE. Prestage has supported Alberta breeders in selling cattle around the world, generously sharing his marketing expertise, hosting numerous international delegations, and judging at international cattle shows. A former reeve of Camrose County, Prestage has made many contributions to youth and community organizations and has received numerous industry and community awards including induction into the Alberta Angus Association Hall of Fame as a Breed Builder.

Cornelius (Cor) Van Raay’s vision has helped mould the modern day feedlot and set the bar in the Canadian cattle feeding business.

Starting with just 50 head of cattle, his business grew to be one of the largest feedlot operations in Canada. As an innovator and early adopter of technology, Van Raay implemented best practices and developed unprecedented operational efficiencies in large-scale feedlot operations, while focusing on sound environmental stewardship and improved animalhandling techniques. Van Raay’s “big picture” thinking and strong work ethic helped launch several successful agri-businesses, including Butte Grain Merchants Ltd., Western Tractor, Van Raay Land Inc., and Sungold Specialty Meats Ltd. - one of Canada’s largest producers of lamb. To ensure that agriculture continues to attract young people and new entrants, his major financial gift launched the Cor Van Raay Southern Alberta Agribusiness Program at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College in 2014. Connecting agriculture and business, the program increases educational opportunities and innovation, while ensuring that agriculture remains a significant driver in Alberta’s economy.

Cash advances on winter cereals now available Did you plant a winter cereal crop in 2016? If so, you can boost your farm’s marketing plan with a winter cereals advance from CCGA. They are now advancing on winter wheat and fall rye for the 2017-18 program year.

Farmers are eligible for up to $100,000 interest-free and $400,000 at a blended interest rate below CIBC prime. To apply for a winter cereals advance, you can: Complete a telephone application by calling us at 1-866-745-2256, option 1 Download an application form. For added convenience, all provinces now share the same application form. If you have questions, feel free to call the number above.

With your help dignity is within reach for all.

Please give generously this season.

Please support your local Food Banks!

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The story of Leonard and Betty Nooy Leonard was born and raised in Spaarndam Holland. In 1949 at the age of eighteen, he left wartorn Europe and came to Canada.

His first job was a dairy farm near Morinville where he stayed for a year and then started working for Lassiter construction.

In 1952, while working for Lassiter Ltd., he was transferred to Tangent for a landclearing project for Veterans. He then worked for several cat outfits buidling roads and doing seismic work.

In the winter of 53/54, her worked cutting line with Dale DeBolt near Fort Nelson and Dale convinced Leonard he should take up a homestead in Fourth Creek area. That spring they filed on a south east quarter for 30-81-7-W6 and the northeast quarter of 1981-7-W6.

Betty Nooy (Topilko) was born

and raised in Mannville, AB and met Leonard while working in a hospital and they were married in the spring of 1954.

In 1955 the first land was cleared and a granary was built in which we lived, spending our summers clearning more and more land while building a house in Spirit River while Leonard worked north in the winters.

During those years four children were raised, David in 1955, Bryan in 1957, Barbara in 1960 and Alan in 1964.

Homesteading was no picnic, we had no roads to start with an many crops were lost to frost, drought or wet summers buy theey managed to survive.

The children are grown up and have kids of their own.

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THE BIG BEND

History of St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Church When the first settlers came to the area and were settled they knew they needed a place to worship. They had mass occasionally in private homes, but that wasn’t the answer.

In 1938 they got together and started to build a little church which served the community quite well. In 1972 tragedy struck the community when during an electrical storm the church was truck by lightning and it burned to the ground.

Later in the year a new church was built a much more modern structure, with power and forced air heating.

Some of the cantors who led the congregation in singing were John Solomiany from Whitburn, one of the first onece as well as Fred Yanishewski, Matt Hrychan and Art Woronowski.

The children had catchism during the summer months, the sisters would come out from Edmonton and would spend two to three weeeks with the children.

Then there were summer camps, where the different parishes would gather.

There have been more than a dozen pastors who have said mass at the church. The laster from the parish have been quite active and cater to many many functions.

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