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Volume 40, Issue 04 March 3, 2017

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Problem pests of horticulture crops workshops lberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) is holding a problem pests of horticulture crops workshop at three different sites in March.

“Losses due to disease and insect pests are a constant challenge each season for those who grow fruit, vegetable, potato and tree/shrub crops in Alberta,” says Robert Spencer, commercial horticulture specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “The identification and subsequent management of pests can be difficult for producers, as well as for those who want to help producers.”

Workshop participants will learn about the identification and management of a range of current problem pests (diseases and insects) in fruit, vegetable, potato and tree/shrub crops in Alberta.

“At the same time, they will build their

knowledge and capacity to pass on and share this information with others down the line, which will hopefully lead to a reduction in pests in various crops in Alberta. The workshops are targeting rural landowners, market gardeners, garden centre owners and those that work to support any of these groups.”

Workshop dates and locations are: Airdrie (March 14), Lacombe (March 15), and Sherwood Park (March 16) The cost to attend these workshops is $10 per person (plus GST), and includes lunch and snacks. Participants are asked to register in advance by calling the AgInfo Centre Registration line at 1-800387-6030 prior to March 6, 2017, to assist with planning. Contact Robert Spencer at 310-FARM (3276).

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“Hands on with UFA is a series of educational workshops for 4-H clubs,” says Cameron Horner, 4-H specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“Each workshop is unique and aims to help participants develop life skills and make new friendships while having fun. Some of the things 4-H members may learn are farm safety, co-operative basics, tack cleaning, animal care and goal setting.”

Meanwhile, the 4-H Credit Program helps youth to establish credit and understand how to borrow

money responsibly, says Horner.

“It’s never too early for the leaders of tomorrow to learn about financial responsibility. Learning about credit early is a valuable life lesson and, under this program, club members have the opportunity to apply for credit from UFA for feed and supplies for their yearly 4-H projects. 4-Hers can then get loans for the purchase of marketable livestock (beef, swine, sheep, meat goats and horses) or other approved projects.”

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That winter harvesting going down in your woodlot While felling trees is always a dangerous process, during the winter it can be even more risky, says Toso Bozic, woodlot extension specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“Winter is when many woodlot owners decide to harvest their trees either for personal use or for sale. The main advantage of doing it then is that you won’t damage the soil, which could cause rutting, erosion, compaction, etc. As well, you won’t disturb wildlife species reproduction which is crucial for their survival. Some disadvantages are cold weather, short working days, poor visibility, snow and ice, and equipment not adjusted to working in cold conditions.”

Bozic says safety should be the top priority for any landowner when harvesting. “Never work alone while tree harvesting and always make sure that there is somebody nearby who can help you immediately if an accident occurs. Some key safety components when harvesting during the winter are chainsaw use, weather conditions, site condi-

tion at the tree, and tree falling.”

Bozic has the following points for each component.

Working with chainsaws is a very dangerous business. Over 30 per cent of woodlot harvest accidents involve chainsaw use.

Cutting trees with a chainsaw is a skill that should be learned and practiced by starting with cutting wood on the ground, taking courses, and practicing with an experienced and certified logger.

Proper protective gear, including gloves, eye protection, cut resistant footgear and trousers should be worn. For a full list, visit Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety web site.

Working with a chainsaw is very physically demanding and many people overestimate how much physical work and fitness is required. When an operator gets tired, they should put the chainsaw down and rest.

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timber cutting extremely dangerous. Avoid felling on windy days; even a light wind may cause trees to fall the wrong way with disastrous results. Snow and ice impair vision and may cause limbs to fall unexpectedly. Snags may also fall without warning.

Be aware of cold temperatures - you may not notice fingers or toes freezing while working or during a break.

Cold temperatures also affect equipment - snow powder can be sucked into the air intake and plug the air filter and other parts of chainsaw.

If you don’t fell a tree properly it will be difficult to pull it out of the site. Always check out the surrounding area for dead/snag trees that are rotten or have broken tops. Heavy branching and limbs can snap and be very dangerous. Also, watch for any leaning trees. As well, changes in terrain or slope require special consideration.

Before you cut a tree, assess the conditions around it. Clear away snow, brush, stumps, wood, logs and other obstacles in an area about three metres around the tree.

Clear an escape route at a 45o angle from a line backwards from the direction of fall. Generally, a couple of steps in this direction is adequate for safety. Determine the felling cuts that you want to make.

“Never work alone, make sure you are physically fit, use proper equipment, and understand the process of cutting trees,” says Bozic. “If you don’t meet one of these criterion, please contact a certified chainsaw logger or certified arborist if you are removing few individual trees. If you have a large woodlot, you can hire a professional tree harvesting company that will come with the right equipment and do the job for you. At the end of the day, your safety has to come first.”

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The Alberta wildfire season sparked up March 1 As fire season approaches, Alberta wildland firefighters are gearing up to defend the province and its communities from forest fires.

The March 1 beginning of wildfire season is also a reminder to Albertans to be extra careful to help prevent wildfires in forested areas. More than 60 per cent of the wildfires last year were caused by human activity.

“Protecting Albertans from the threat of wildfire is one of our highest priorities. That’s why we legislated March 1 as the start of fire season, recognizing that recent trends show wildfires are starting earlier in the spring. The wildfire that burned into Fort McMurray last year serves as a reminder of how important it is for us to be ready to respond to wildfires at a moment’s notice.”

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Last year, 1,338 wildfires burned more than 611,000 hectares, including the Horse River wildfire that spread into Fort McMurray.

The new Forest and Prairie Protection Act increases penalties for abandoning campfires or burning during fire bans and improves the government’s ability to restrict higher-risk activities, such as fireworks and incendiary targets during hazardous fire conditions.

“In the forested area around Hinton, 17 wildfires were started by abandoned campfires last year. These new fines will help bring the economic consequences of being careless when it comes to fires in our forests more in line with the potential real consequences we have seen in the past,” said Rob Mackin, Mayor of Hinton.

Tips to prevent a wildfire. Make sure your campfire is out – soak it, stir it, and soak it again, and keep an eye on any winter burning Call 310-FIRE (3473) if you spot a wildfire. These calls ensure fire crews can respond as quickly as possible.

Canadian eggs sales booming

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Canadians are purchasing historic amounts of eggs. Last year was the tenth year in a row that retail egg sales grew, with 2016 sales increasing 5.6 per cent over 2015 sales - that’s the same as 16.8 million dozen eggs.

One factor is protein, notes Bonnie Cohen, director of marketing and nutrition at Egg Farmers of Canada.

“Eggs are an excellent source of protein, and consumers want more protein in their diets to help them feel full for longer periods of time,” Cohen says. “This can be helpful in maintaining weight or losing weight.”

Cost is another factor, with popular breakfast items like cold cereal increasing in price.

EFC says it’s also been working to connect more with consumers who are increasingly interested in how food is produced. EFC says consumers can connect with Canadian egg farmers through social media and avenues, such as the Wake Up to Yellow events where farmers handed out free egg sandwiches in three Canadian cities in 2016.

EFC’s recently focused marketing on helping Canadians eat more eggs in the morning, and television ads began airing last month to promote this.

Another factor contributing to increased consumptions, says EFC, is that eggs are considered to be a natural food.

Egg sales are also expected to increase in 2017 as fast food restaurants like McDonald’s Canada begin offering all-day breakfast menu items.

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Canola pulled in two directions, market going both ways Canola futures prices set back from December highs into mid-January, but then recovered into midFebruary despite 2017’s unpredicted strength in the Canadian dollar.

Farmers are asking “why” and “how much higher?”

“As usual in a market, there are positives and negatives,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“Here are the positive canola market drivers. Canola has very strong fundamentals, as evidenced by the most recent report from the Canadian Grain Commission. After a slow start, canola exports are at 5.5 million tonnes, half a million higher than last year at the half-way point of the marketing year. Domestic usage (crushing) is running at 4.9 million tonnes, up 600,000 tonnes from last year to date. Total usage will very likely be record high. On the supply side, significant canola acreage remains to be harvested in the western Prairies, with both yield and quality uncertain.”

Basis levels have not been strong other than the occasional ‘special’ offered by a buyer to fill a temporary need, notes Blue. “Most of the canola harvested after the early snows was high moisture. Many farmers elected to sell that tough canola to buyers who would dry it. That relieved the

concern of the canola spoiling in the farmers’ bins, but the trade-off was that the basis on those sales was generally weak. That large volume of sales kept the buyers needs satisfied well into the winter. Basis levels are likely to improve as canola supplies dwindle, especially if futures prices again back off enough to discourage farmers from selling. If attractive canola basis levels do arise, and if the futures price is then lower than acceptable, rewarding those strong basis bids with a basis only contract will be good strategy for those who correctly anticipate a futures rally later on. To recap, basis contract to capture a stronger basis, deliver as called for and complete the pricing later, hopefully at a higher futures price.”

Soybean prices have held surprisingly well, supported by strong demand and speculative buying amid ideas that actions of the new U.S. administration will lead to general inflation. “However, vegetable prices, the main driver of canola prices, have been weakening. Palm oil output is expected to increase as those plants recover from the drought effect of last year’s El Nino. The U.S. is producing an abundance of soyoil as the record U.S. soybean crop is processed.

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As part of Balanced Budget 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture is set to receive a $2-million budget lift to invest in the Buy Local program.

Through the government’s three-year fiscal plan, the Buy Local program will receive $6 million in funding – $2 million a year over the next three years. This is helping support local agrifood companies promote local foods that are grown, raised, harvested and processed in B.C. Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture, visited the Hastings Park Winter Farmers’ Market to get a first-hand look at how the program funding is helping local agrifood companies achieve success and grow in a competitive market. This funding not only means support for B.C. food products, but also local jobs and continued support for food supply security in B.C. Since 2012, the government has invested $8 million in the Buy Local program, funding close to 200 projects to help companies expand their reach and sales in communities throughout B.C. and leveraging $29 million in investments through matching funds.

Agrifood and seafood companies in B.C. can apply to the program to receive matching funding from the government to help promote their products through buy local initiatives such as traditional print advertising and promotional campaigns.

The B.C. government’s Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan supports the building of domestic markets and maintaining a secure food supply. The plan is a component of the BC Jobs Plan, and the roadmap to leading the agrifoods sector to becoming a $15-billion-a-year industry by 2020.

The provincial government’s Buy Local program is administered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia. Applications are available at: http://iafbc.ca/funding-opportunities/buy-local/

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Net Price (After Basis) No Cash Bids

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Letnick said the B.C. agricultural sector is world-class and on the forefront of innovation and productivity.

“With stable long-term finding for the Buy Local program, local agrifood companies can continue to thrive and grow and reach larger audiences all over the province.”

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FEED OATS Futures

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Tara McDonald, executive director, Vancouver Farmers Markets, said Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM), in partnership with Hua Foundation, was thrilled to launch the Local Food Global Flavours program with the generous support of BC Buy Local funding.

“Through a 4-part Chinese-language video series, social media posts reaching 68 000 subscribers, posters, recipe and point of sale Chinese language cards, ads and interviews in Ming Pao, Fairchild Radio, VFM widely promoted the great variety of Chinese and Asian vegetables grown right here in our region, and available at the peak of freshness at Vancouver Farmers Markets. The Local Food Global Flavours program, which will continue to run at our year-round farmers markets, resulted in a 10% increase in the sale of locally-grown choy-type greens and a 15% increase in Asian shoppers over 2015.”

R. Dave Brimacombe, co-founder/head distiller, Wayward Distillation House said the Buy Local Program has allowed them to expand business, improve promotions, and try new advertising venues that they would not have been able to do otherwise.

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2017 Western Canada cropping projections year-end stocks at or below 2 million metric tonnes. As a result, AAFC’s projection of a 3% increase in canola acres seems likely to materialize.

As soybeans are a favourite worldwide crop for 2017, expect acreage to increase again on the Prairies. Soybean acres continue to move westward: Western Canadian acres were 1.9 million in 2016, an increase of 260% since 2010.

AAFC is forecasting Canadian oat acres to increase 7% in 2017, a projection consistent with the profit margin projected for the crop in 2017.

Anticipated oat acres in the United States are expected to decline in 2017.

Spring wheat acres are projected to increase 6% in 2017, driven by high quality varieties with high yields and from reduced winter wheat acres.

Pea acreage is projected to decrease slightly from last year’s record acreage as profit margins become tighter but remain positive.

According to Alberta Agriculture and Forestry farm input price data, farm input prices declined 2% on average in 2016 compared to 2015 in Western Canada. Fertilizer prices declined on average 10% in 2016 compared to 2015 driven by a decline in natural gas prices. Overall, Western Canadian farm input prices in 2017 are expected to remain fairly stable despite a slight upward trend in energy prices.

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Historically speaking, lentil prices remain very attractive and acreage will still be above the five-year average. However, producers are expected to reduce their lentil acreage in 2017 for a couple of reasons: last year’s record acreage and subsequent production problems and a potentially large pulse crop expected in India next month.

Despite a strong profit margin estimate for durum, acreage is projected to decline in 2017 due to quality issues associated with the 2016 crop, coupled with large global stocks.

Large Canadian stocks of durum are expected at the end of the marketing year with most of it being of feed quality. As such high quality durum seed will be in short supply.

Canola remains a profitable crop for 2017 as with strong demand for soybeans and palm oil in global markets supporting the demand for canola. Domestically, canola is being supported by a robust crush and export pace which are expected to hold

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Canola (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Wheat (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Hard Red Wheat (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Spring Wheat (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Corn (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Oats (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Soybeans (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Soybean Oil (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Soybean Meal (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017

Last 492.07s 513.50 515.70 519.20 Last 438-0s 431-6 447-0 461-2 Last 412-6s 453-0 466-4 478-0 Last 648-2s 542-2 551-6 558-0 Last 364-6 371-4 379-0 Last 253-0 251-2 247-2 Last 1014-6 1025-4 1034-6 Last 32.49 32.79 33.05 Last 330.8 335.3 338.4

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Open 0.00 514.30 517.20 522.30 Open 0-0 438-2 453-4 467-0 Open 0-0 457-0 471-4 482-0 Open 0-0 544-0 553-2 558-6 Open 365-6 372-4 380-4 Open 253-2 252-4 247-2 Open 1012-2 1023-0 1032-4 Open 32.34 32.65 32.97 Open 331.1 335.6 338.8

High 492.07 515.00 519.60 522.30 High 438-0 438-4 454-0 467-4 High 412-6 457-2 471-4 482-6 High 648-2 545-0 554-6 560-6 High 366-6 373-4 381-0 High 253-6 252-4 247-2 High 1016-2 1027-2 1036-2 High 32.63 32.93 33.19 High 332.2 336.6 339.6

Low 492.07 512.00 513.90 517.30 Low 438-0 431-0 446-2 460-4 Low 412-6 452-0 465-2 477-2 Low 648-2 542-2 551-2 557-4 Low 363-6 370-4 378-0 Low 253-0 250-4 247-2 Low 1009-2 1020-0 1029-2 Low 32.32 32.60 32.88 Low 328.4 332.8 335.8

Prev. Stl. 489.47 513.20 517.20 520.30 Prev. Stl. 441-0 438-0 453-4 467-0 Prev. Stl. 412-6 457-6 471-4 483-0 Prev. Stl. 642-2 544-0 553-2 559-4 Prev. Stl. 365-4 372-4 379-6 Prev. Stl. 253-2 252-6 248-4 Prev. Stl. 1011-4 1022-4 1031-4 Prev. Stl. 32.32 32.59 32.87 Prev. Stl. 330.8 335.2 338.4

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This edition it is hind leg lameness in pets

by Dr. Zoe Ross One of the more common reasons that clients bring their pets into the clinic is for lameness.

Lameness can be a result of various problems including fractures, torn ligaments, inflammation or damage to tendons or muscles, arthritis, cancer, or developmental problems in the joints.

Less commonly, lameness can be a result of an immune problem or an infectious cause. In this article, I will be focusing on some of the more common causes of hind leg lameness. When evaluating a pet for lameness, a complete history is very helpful and includes information such as how long your pet has been lame for, if the lameness is worse after exercise or after your pet has been laying down, if the lameness is getting worse or better, if there have been any previous injuries and any known cause of injury. We usually do a full exam on the pet and observe them walking, turning, sitting and standing. We then evaluate the leg for heat, swelling, painfulness, abnormal range of motion in the joints, and muscle tone and shape. We then may do various other more specific tests for each joint.

Depending upon what we find, we may recommend other diagnostics such as radiographs, an ultrasound or collection of joint fluid for evaluation.

Treatment will vary depending upon the cause of the lameness but may involve surgery, pain medication, joint supplements, rehabilitation exercises (physiotherapy) or special braces.

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A significant percent of hind leg lameness is a result of injuries or problems with the stifle joint.

This joint is structurally very similar to our knee joint. The femur is the bone on top of the joint and the tibia is the bone on the bottom of the joint.

Two common problems we see with the stifle joint are luxating patellas and injuries to the cranial cruciate ligament.

The patella is the knee cap and sometimes the patella will slip out of the groove it normally sits in which is called a luxation. This can be quite painful for the pet and over time and repeated movement in and out of the groove can result in damage to the cartilage and bone. Dogs will often skip or hold the leg up for several steps and may be reluctant to go up stairs or jump onto things. When we evaluate pets that have a luxating patella, we will assign a grade or score depending upon where the patella most often sits (in or out of the groove) and how easily it slips in and out of the groove. The grade will often worsen as the pet gets older. In more severe cases, surgery is often necessary. Surgery typically involves making the groove that the patella sits in deeper, moving the attachment of the patellar ligament (the ligament that joins the patella to the tibia) over and tightening the soft tissues on the side of the joint all of which result in helping keep the patella in the groove that it should sit in. In very severe cases where the femur or tibia (bones above and below the joint respectively) is abnormally shaped an osteotomy may be required to correct the curvature in these bones.

Cruciate ligament injuries are probably the most common cause of lameness we see. The cruciate ligaments are two small ligaments that are inside the stifle (knee) joint and they act to provide stability to the joint. The cranial cruciate ligament is the one that is more commonly injured or damaged. In people this ligament is referred to as the anterior cruciate ligament or the ACL. Sometimes the ligament is damaged as a result of an injury and sometimes tears as a result of excessive sheering force on the ligament due to the animal’s conformation and shape and angle of the tibia in the joint (tibial plateau).

A steep tibial plateau angle will result in the femur wanting to slide down and back which pulls excessively on the cranial cruciate ligament.

Sometimes animals may become suddenly and severely lame when the ligament tears. In other cases if it is gradual tearing of the ligament as a result of excessive shearing forces, the lameness may be more subtle and may come and go. Because the ligament is a very important stabilizer of the joint, injury to it results in excessive movement in the joint which causes inflammation, pain and damage to the cartilage. This eventually leads to degenerative joint disease or arthritis.

There are various tests that we can do to evalu-

Dr. Zoe Ross in the midst of performing TPLO surgery. CURtIS BooMhoWER Photo ate the stability of the joint to assess the cranial cruciate ligament. In very small pets (cats and small dogs) conservative treatment such as rest, rehabilitation and anti-inflammatories can be successful. In medium size and larger dogs, surgery is often necessary. There are several types of surgery done but the two most common are Lateral Stabilization (or Extracapsular Repair) and Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO).

Lateral stabilization involves placing a piece of nylon or suture on the lateral side of the joint between the femur and tibia which is then tightened to help stabilize the joint. TPLO surgery was developed in the 80’s and involves surgically rotating the tibial plateau which stabilizes the downward and backwards slide of the femur and helps with stability in the joint. This surgery may result in better return to function, especially in larger or very active dogs.

In some cases the meniscus (the cushion in the joint between the two bones) can be damaged as well and this may need to be dealt with at the same time as the surgery to stabilize the joint.

The hip is the other major joint in the hind leg.

One of the more common problems we see with the hips is hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a condition where the head of the femur which is shaped like a ball doesn’t sit deeply in the acetabulum (which is the socket in the pelvis).

As I previously mentioned, there are many different causes of lameness and I have only discussed a few of the more common ones in this article. If your pet is lame, your veterinarian can do an exam and testing to identify the cause of the lameness and then work with you to determine the most appropriate treatment for you and your pet.

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Five grain market points to watch What could bring market volatility in the coming months? Offshore markets continue to grasp for fresh direction amid a world which remains awash with grain.

As several crops are planted and harvested across the globe over the next few months, here are five potential sources of market volatility on the horizon.

1. The northern hemisphere winter wheat crop This crop is already breaking dormancy in the southern plains of the United States given above normal temperatures that will progressively move north.

The weather outlook for the southern U.S. plains hard red winter wheat region is mostly dry in the next few days with a return of rain to Texas on the weekend and early next week. Temperatures are forecasted to be back in the 20s C as far north as Kansas late this week. As pleasant as that sounds, it’s a little unnerving for winter wheat crops to come out of dormancy this early in the season and may become a problem later if temperatures were to suddenly drop back to freezing - although there’s no sign of that at this time. Offshore markets will continue to monitor the development of this crop closely.

2. Northern Hemisphere spring crop plantings

The results of the fight for acres between a number crops, including spring wheat, corn, soybeans, canola, pulses, will influence the view that markets take regarding how the supply side might change in the year ahead. Large volumes of wheat (92 per cent), corn (81 per cent) and soybean (66 per cent) production originate from the Northern Hemisphere. Current opinion suggests a decline in corn and wheat acres in favour of oilseeds.

3. South American soybeans The volume of, and the velocity with which South American soybeans come into offshore oilseed markets is likely to have a major bearing on the global oilseed complex in the coming months.

54 per cent of world soybean crop is produced in the Southern Hemisphere, coming online as early as March.

With harvest going well in Brazil and no significant weather threats in this week’s forecast, this is typically the time of year when we see Brazil’s export business on soybeans increase, while U.S. exports begin to decrease. So far, however, freight on board soybean prices are roughly equal between the two countries and Brazil’s soybean prices are holding sideways, well above their January low.

This is a bit odd for harvest time price behaviour and helps to explain why March soybeans are able to maintain a gradual uptrend, so far. But Brazil’s

probable record crop is nearly 20 per cent harvested now, so there’s plenty of export competition on the horizon.

4. Volatility in offshore grains Looking offshore, a number of geopolitical issues seem almost certain to continue to drive volatility in offshore grain and oilseed values from time to time. These events are almost certain to continue to bring volatility to global currency markets and, in turn, further push around offshore grain and oilseed values in Canadian dollar terms.

5. India uncertainty affecting Canada pulse exports India this week announced it will not extend a long-standing exemption allowing Canadian pulse imports (notably peas/lentils) to skip fumigation prior to shipment from export origin (that is, Canada’s west coast). Production of pulses has been a boon to Canadian farmers the past two years, but this sudden policy change from a key importing nation has introduced uncertainty into the pulse trade.

Details on each point are intricate, and we can only watch and evaluate in real time. We can never assume, but I am balancing realism and optimism on the premise that each country needs the other Canada is supplier; India is a user - suggesting that one would think a compromising agreement shall be struck met in due course ahead of the March 31 deadline. That’s our hope anyways.

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One smoking beef brisket INGREDIENTS

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Smoked Beef Brisket 1 full 6 lbs. brisket with fat cap 12 cup Pecan wood chips Water for soaking 12 - 15 crusty rolls with assorted mustards Rub ½ cup Ancho chili powder (or your favourite chili powder) 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp dry mustard 1 Tbsp coarse salt tsp ground cayenne pepper Mop and Sauce 1 ½ cup beef stock ¾ cup ketchup Juice of 1 fresh lemon ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder 1 tsp celery salt

2. Place rubbed brisket in a sealable baggie or on a tray and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

3. The following day, allow 8 cups (2 litres) of woodchips to soak in cool water for 1 hour. Set aside remaining dry woodchips for later.

4. Prepare the mop by combining all (mop) ingredients in a saucepan set over medium low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Remove mop from heat and cool.

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6. Prepare barbeque for indirect cooking and smoking 220°F (104°C). Leave 2 burners off and one burner on. Place a drip pan on the side with heat turned off. Place the smoke pouch directly over the heat source.

7. Oil grill to prevent sticking. Place the brisket over the drip pan and smoke for 6 hours, replacing the smoke pouch when smoke dissipates.

8. After 3 hours of cooking, start mopping the brisket frequently--every ½ hour and whenever the smoke pouch needs to be changed. The brisket will be done in approximately 5-6 hours or when the meat is tender.

9. Remove from brisket from the grill, cover with foil and let meat rest for 30 minutes before carving and serving. The meat should be almost falling apart; however, carve against the grain. Serve brisket on crusty bread with mustard.

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Talking beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce The loin is the muscle that does the least amount of work thus the tenderloin provides the most tender cut of meat for roasts and steaks.

INGREDIENTS Beef Tenderloin 2 lb(s) beef tenderloin roast (900 g) 1 tsp dry oregano leaves, crushed (5 ml) 1 tsp coarse salt (5 ml) 1 tsp black pepper, crushed (5 ml) 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp dry thyme, crushed (5 ml) 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)

1 ½ cup whipping cream (375 ml) ½ tsp dijon mustard (5 ml) Coarse salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS - Beef Tenderloin 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Press combined ingredients evenly onto the surface of the beef tenderloin. Place beef on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

3. Place a meat thermometer in the centre of the beef. Do not cover beef or place water at the bottom. Allow roast to cook for 35 to 40 minutes for medium rare.

Peppercorn Sauce 1 ½ cup marsala wine (375 ml) 1 cup chicken broth (250 ml) 1 clove garlic, crushed 10 peppercorns, multicolored, crushed

4. When meat thermometer reads 135 F, remove

roast from the oven, cover it with aluminum foil and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. The temperature will rise to 145 F degrees allowing meat to reach a medium rare state. Transfer roast to a carving board and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into ½ inch thick slices.

5. Arrange desired number of slices of beef on a plate. Spoon peppercorn sauce over slices of roast beef.

Peppercorn Sauce 1. Add wine, broth, peppercorns and garlic to the tenderloin roasting pan and cook for 20 minutes or until the liquids are reduced to half. Add cream and mustard and, stirring frequently, cook for 20 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half again. Season to taste and allow to cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and spoon sauce over tenderloin.

2. Garnish with a sprig of oregano if desired

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These are Anna Olson’s super burgers DIRECTIONS 1. Blend all ingredients together, except cheddar.

Divide mixture into 8 and shape into balls. Press a finger into a ball and press ¼ cup of cheddar into hole. Close opening (so cheese is in the centre) and flatten into a patty. Chill until ready to cook.

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Cattle Market Report

Bid Range 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+

Feb 21 - 465 Headd Fe FFeb e 16 - 1035 Head Feb 23 - 1860 Head Low Low High High LowLow High High Low Low High $210.00 $222.00 $242.00 $205.00 n/a $230.00n/a$193.00 $197.50 $200.00 $235.00 $205.00 $215.00 $233.00 $195.00 $200.00$220.00 $230.00 $190.00 $180.00 $201.00 $232.00 $194.00 $200.00 $216.00 $180.00 $190.00$205.00 $215.00 $185.00 $175.00 $187.00 $211.00 $174.00 $192.00 $190.00 $172.00 $178.00$189.00 $191.00 $170.00 $160.00 $181.00 $205.00 $168.00 $169.00 $177.00 $150.00 $165.00$169.00 $178.00 $155.00 $139.00 $165.00 $175.00 $152.00 $162.00 $167.00 $145.00 $155.00$160.00 $170.00 $148.00 $130.00 $144.50 $162.00 $150.00 $152.00 $165.00 $140.00 $150.00$155.00 $162.00 $140.00 $151.00 $153.00 $158.00 $125.00 $147.00 $147.00 $135.00 $135.00$146.00 $152.00 $130.00 $146.00 $125.00 $151.00 Low $180.00 $175.00 $165.00 $150.00 $140.00 $132.00 $120.00 $115.00

High $195.00 $190.00 $180.00 $162.00 $152.00 $148.00 $132.00 $125.00

D1 - D2 Cows

High $190.00 $185.00 $178.00 $173.00 $167.00 $150.00 $143.00 $133.00

D1 - D2 Cows

$84.00 $93.00 SLAUGHTER D3 - D4 Cows CATTLE $78.00 $82.00

$85.00

$94.00

D3 - D4 Cows $78.00

$84.00

$108.00 $90.00

$112.00

Bologna Bulls

$90.00

Low $175.00 $170.00 $159.00 $150.00 $145.00 $130.00 $120.00 $110.00

Good Bred Cows

Bologna Bulls

Low $176.00 $160.00 $160.00 $138.00 $138.00 $130.00 $151.00 $134.00

High $218.00 $204.00 $202.00 $179.00 $174.00 $162.00 $158.00 $142.00

D1 - D2 Cows $85.00 $102.00

D3 - D4 Cows $76.00

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D1 - D2 Cows $90.00

$105.00

D3 - D4 Cows

Low $180.00 $180.00 $160.00 $150.00 $145.00 $142.00 $139.00 $130.00

High $209.00 $197.00 $192.00 $171.00 $164.00 $152.00 $146.00 $150.00

D1 - D2 Cows $86.00

$101.00

D4 Cows

Low $165.00 $165.00 $150.00 $140.00 $140.00 $135.00 $130.00 $130.00

High $200.00 $195.00 $175.00 $172.00 $165.00 $155.00 $149.00 $149.00

D1 - D2 Cows $85.00

$99.00

D3 Cows

Low $195.00 $181.00 $170.00 $162.00 $151.00 $145.00 $139.00 $139.00

High $220.00 $200.00 $181.00 $171.00 $163.00 $152.00 $147.00 $147.00

Feeder Bulls $115.00

$130.00

$66.00

$85.00

$75.00

$86.00

$85.00

$102.00

$85.00 $126.00

$98.00

$120.00

$88.00

$111.00

$90.00

$119.00

$105.00

$121.00

Bologna Bulls

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Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Cows

Slaughter Bulls Bred Cows

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Older Bred Cows Cow/Calf Prs (O)

Bred Heifers

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Slaughter Bulls B/Cows & Hfrs n/a

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Feb 22 - 2682 Head High High Average Average $232.00 $207.50 $215.59 $204.00 $227.00 $230.00 $217.38 $210.82 $214.50 $201.65 $202.66 $176.23 $185.00 $186.50 $174.11 $176.00 $175.25 $167.00 $171.72 $164.50 $177.00 $165.00 $169.57 $158.51 $168.00 $154.25 $163.51 $144.56 $168.00 $154.25 $163.51 $144.56 High $211.00 $193.00 $170.25 $164.00 $148.75 $147.00 $146.50 $146.50

Average $195.66 $189.84 $166.00 $157.00 $148.06 $138.00 $132.41 $132.41

Butcher Cows $80.00

$93.00

Slaughter Cows

$92.50

Cow/Calf Prs(Y/O) Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

High $192.00 $189.50 $185.00 $169.00 $166.00 $166.00 $139.50 $130.00

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Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows

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Low $170.00 $170.00 $167.00 $148.00 $148.00 $145.00 $130.00 $125.00

Feb 20 - 1258 Head Feb 21 - 3217 Head Feb 21 - 1950 Head Low High HighLow Low High High Low Low HighHigh $240.00 $236.00 $200.00$200.00 $245.00 $215.00 $237.00$226.00 $230.00$248.00 $247.00 $239.00 $232.00 $200.00$200.00 $235.00 $205.00 $235.00$224.00 $225.00$246.00 $245.00 $219.50 $207.50 $190.00$185.00 $225.00 $185.00 $215.00$208.00 $197.00$224.00 $225.00 $203.00 $198.00 $170.00$175.00 $202.00 $168.00 $195.00$184.00 $173.00$209.00 $198.00 $183.50 $176.00 $160.00$150.00 $185.00 $155.00 $175.00$174.00 $165.00$185.00 $175.00 $176.75 $168.00 $155.00$145.00 $177.00 $148.00 $168.00$168.00 $157.00$176.00 $166.00 $170.50 $159.00 $150.00$140.00 $170.00 $145.00 $157.00$159.00 $147.00$175.00 $158.00 $150.50 $150.00 $150.00$140.00 $170.00 $135.00 $157.00$159.00 $147.00$175.00 $158.00

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Cow/Calf Prs (Y/O)

Feb 22 - 2037 Head High Low High Low $229.00 $200.00 $200.00 $236.75 $235.00 $195.00 $200.00 $234.00 $218.50 $185.00 $190.00 $214.75 $203.75 $175.00 $185.00 $203.00 $182.00 $169.00 $160.75 $175.75 $174.00 $165.00 $152.00 $165.25 $170.00 $162.50 $150.00 $160.25 $147.00 $145.00 $145.00 $152.00

Viking, AB Cliff Grinde (780) 336-2209

Slaughter Bulls Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Bulls $90.00

$106.50

Bred Cows

Bred Heifers

n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Prs(Y/O)

PURCHASING BULLS, COWS & FEEDERS Selling Bred Cows & Grass Cattle • Fully Licensed & Bonded Buyers • 0% selling commission • Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm 1-1/2 miles south on Range Road 85 from Highway 43 west of Wembley

Glen Mayer 780.897.9570 • Nolan Mayer 780.518.0709

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FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Bid Range 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 900 - 1,000 1000 over 1,000 1000+

VIKING BC LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS MARKET CO-OPERATIVE

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THORSBY NORTH CENTRAL CATTLE VOLD JONES VOLD JONES VOLD JONES VOLD JONES MARKET VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION STOCKYARDS LIVESTOCK LTD. LTD. LTD. LTD. EXCHANGE REPORT Dawson Creek, BC Beaverlodge, AB Westlock, AB Ponoka, AB Thorsby, AB Clyde, AB FOR Donny Fessler Shawn Gist Gary Jarvis Craig Jacklin Chance Martin Garth Rogers MAR 3/17 (250) 782-3766 (780) 354-2423 (780) 349-3153 (403) 783-5561 (780) 789-3915 (780) 349-1491

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Bowl of Chili Con Carne 6 slices bacon 2 lb(s) ground beef chuck 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Kosher salt ¼ cup chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp dried oregano 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (12-oz) bottle amber beer 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 (28-oz) can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth, plus more if needed 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp hot sauce Shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced scallions and /or sour cream, for topping (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the saucepan (reserve the drippings). Increase

the heat to medium high, add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; wipe out the pan.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon drippings in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and cook 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is brick red, about 6 minutes (add a splash of water if the mixture begins to stick). Add the beer and simmer until almost completely reduced, about 3 minutes.

3. Stir in the beef and any juices from the plate; add the cocoa powder, tomatoes, beef broth and beans and bring to a simmer over low heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.

4. Stir the hot sauce into the chili and season with salt. Add some beef broth if the chili is too thick. Ladle into bowls and top with the crumbled bacon, cheese, scallions and/or sour cream.

THORSBY STOCKYARDS INC. 4405 – 50 Ave, Box 379, Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0 • 780-789-3915 REGULAR CATTLE SALES MARCH Mon, Mar 6 – 9:00 a.m.

Mon, Mar 13 – 9:00 a.m.

Mon, Mar 20 – 9:00 a.m.

Mon, Mar 27 – 9:00 a.m.

APRIL Mon, Apr 03 – 9:00 a.m.

Mon, Apr 10 – 9:00 a.m.

Mon, Apr 17 – NO SALE Mon, Apr 24 – 9:00 a.m.

MONTHLY HORSE SALES Thurs, Apr 6 – 6:00 p.m.

*** SPECIAL ***

Longhorn Ca�le Sale Included

SPECIAL SALES

Monday, March 20 200+ Replacement Heifers on Offer In Conjunc�on with Regular Sale Saturday, April 1 - 12:00 Noon All Breeds Select Bull Sale And Bred Cow & Heifer Sale

Jeff Fritz: 780.203.4953 • Mack Vars: 780.940.2899 Chance Martin: 403.358.0456 • Corey Lawrence: 780.940.6301 www.thorsbystockyards.ca

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Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com Dawson Creek

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Donny Fessler 250.782.3766

Beaverlodge Shawn Gist 780.354.2423

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Tues, Mar 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 9 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 9 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 8 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 14 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 15 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 14 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 21 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 22 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 21 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 28 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 29 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 28 – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Ponoka

Peace Country Supreme Bull Sale Sat, Mar 11 – 1:00 p.m.

Lazy S Charolais Bull Sale Thurs, Mar 16 – 1:00 p.m.

Mountain Side Angus Bull Sale Thurs, Mar 23 – 1:00 p.m.

Sheep Assembly Day To VJV Westlock

Westlock

Rimbey

Spring Select Simmental Bull Sale Mon, March 6 – 1:00 p.m.

Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale Tues, Mar 14 – 1:00 p.m.

North Country Ranchland Bull Sale Mon, Mar 21 – 1:00 p.m.

DC All Breeds Bull Sale Sat, Mar 25 – 12:00 Noon

Diamond C Limousin Bull Sale (at the Ranch) Mon, Mar 13 – 1:00 p.m.

Lazy S Limousin/Charolais Bull Sale Sat, Mar 25 – 6:00 p.m.

Longhorn Sale Tues, Mar 28 – 2:00 p.m.

Horse Sales Fri, Mar 31 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri, Apr 28 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri, May 26 – 5:00 p.m.

Mon, Mar 20 – 9:00 a.m– 11:00 a.m.

Bred Cow Sale Sat, Mar 25 – 12:00 Noon Open Bull, Bred Cow & Replacement Heifer Sale Sat, Apr 29 – 12:00 Noon Horse Sales (Saturday) Mar 18 – 10:00 a.m.

Apr 22 – 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales (Tues) Tues, Mar 21 – 11:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 18 – 11:00 a.m.

Rafter JL Charolais Bull Sale Thurs, Mar 23 – 1:00 p.m.

Bison Sale Sat, Mar 18 – 12:00 Noon

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

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) vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.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 • Don Fessler (Northern BC & Alberta) 250.719.5561 • Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630 • Shawn Gist (Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, Teepee Creek) 250.219.4419 • D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171 • Craig Jacklin (Ponoka, Feeder Finance) 403-783-1453 • 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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Spirit River

www.rossequ

Fax: 864-3468,

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

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Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

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

LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

1

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

When the LAST lease payment is made

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $54,900 $69,860

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

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

Payout the residual value or Finance the residual value OAC.

100’ 2014 RG1100 R SS tank, Viper Pro, Accu boom, Auto b 380/90R46, Air ride, $512,800 05/16 B

New 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11

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

msrp $322,200

1 Only $199,000

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

2

2016 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, #505500 call for sale price

1300 bu 50”w/tire 114,970 $86,500

msrp $595,000

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

12-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $39,000 + rv

2

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm #285350 call for sale price msrp $385,000 12-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $22,500

3

1200# hitch wt in trans

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 1-Only $179,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $15,500

72’ O/H with Auto Lock PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing 1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

52’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $59,100 Intro 60’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $63,100 Intro 72’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $69,100 1-O/H 84’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $76,100 Intro

2016 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #410500 call for sale price

msrp $525,000

12-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $32,000 + rv

3

52,900 53,900 60,900 66,900

2012 100’ RG1100 R 1965 hrs, SS tank, V 300 GPS, Accu boo Air Dryer 380/90R46 $290,850 7/16

10-Semi-Annual Lease p

* call for sale price 32’ coming 28’ Vers Vertical Tillage 85230 msrp $104,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage 95220 msrp* $112,000 36’ Vers Vertical Tillage 110250 msrp $135,000 40’ Vers Vertical Tillage 125260 msrp $155,000

SOLD

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm #285350 call for sale price msrp $385,000

call for sale price

32’V-Wing Ditcher 172,300 $152,000 2011 100’ RG994 Ro

2017 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38

msrp $535,000

12-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $24,000

#420500 call for sale price

1

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

4

10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

$ 15,900

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

Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

SO 20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $92,000 10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

305 Versatile 2013 305hp,16spdPS 38 hr 2017 400 Versatile 400 hp QSX12, PS demo, 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID wts TA19 16x4, 710/70R38D 6E hyd 113 gpm L/3pt 540/1000 pto 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 #355500 call for sale price msrp $440,000 $ 257,350 487 1 only $189,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of

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

12’ 650 o/h Offset 10” 26”b #31960

$ 39,900

SS tank, Viper Pro, Accu boom, Auto b Air Dryer,380/90R46 $240,850 6/16

10-Semi-Annual Lease p

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580

2

10-Semi-Annual Lease p

$ 9,700

2009 60’Morris Cont Tank, 3 Tanks 450 bu, 1 castors, new sweeps, ro *029132 always sheded 10-Semi-Annual Lease

3

SOLD

Tier 3

OFFER Ends Mar 31 / 2017 on these units $10,000 Deposit , Ba

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

*257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 189,000 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000

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, call for sale price frt & rear wts, F/R diff/lock, 200 amp alt, SX280 Sprayer, rear-duals air ride, gps 174 gal fuel tank, hyd P/brakes, Tran oil 120’ Alum 1200 gal #399600 msrp $ 479,000 heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 frt, #199350 call for sale price msrp $288,000

$298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $32,000

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

120’

Steel boom 1200 gal #394840

$ 438,000

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

71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, Topcon drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, dual castors, 4 - 800/65R32 lug tires Tow Between $ 487,900 Pre-Order Special only $ 436,900

61’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fans, Topcon drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, dual castors, 4 - 800/65R32 lug tires Tow Between $ 455,800 Pre-Order Special only $ 399,900

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2016 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp, hyd C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whls, 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,350 $209,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $16,900

SOLD

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780-864-3731,

Toll Free 800-661-7401 for Matt, Al, or Larry

ROSS CHRYSLER

FEB 24 - 2017

All Programs deducted

$6,820 disc

Since 1948

0 down, 4.99% for 84 mbw bi-weekly payments. w/gst OAC, vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated

$7,000 disc

26 mpg

33 mpg New 2014 100’ RG1100

Rogator Sprayer 1100 Auto Steer, 300 GPS, boom wheels, Frt load , Air Dryer Pkg,

Blowout $ 417,000

payments OAC

MSRP $46,020

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

$8,900

$33,000 New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, 55gpm / pump, lites,boom suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, $174,200 Empty wt 15,900# 1 only new 139,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $13,000

MSRP $52,500

$39,200*

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

$270-84 mbw 16 Chrysler 300 AWD 3.6L 8s i361490 $339-84 mbw

$9,020 disc

0%-84

$45,500*

Deals at Ross Chrysler

17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB iv237539 26 mpg

MSRP $59,150*

$52,100

$303-84 mbw steel gray

have never been better with

32 mpg

$5,720 to $13,720 in discounts MSRP $52,920

$43,900*

15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

$299-84 mbw

$5,720 disc

No Doc fees $699, no air chg $100, no tire

nitrogen $75, no compulsory life insurance $3,000

Just OLD Fashion respect for the Customer.

0%-84 17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB i784525

MSRP $ 57,750

$47,800*

$275-84 mbw

29 mpg

36 mpg

32 mpg

Rogator Sprayer 1100 Viper Pro, Auto Steer, om, A/B whls, Air ride 6 & 650/70R38 C/div

MSRP $41,820

$36,100*

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

1 only $ 259,000

payments OAC $23,000

$7,820 disc

CSA approved DF22 1000 bu/hr Drier Order “After” Jan 01/2017 LEASE to Own this DF22 Drier only 13-S/A Lease pay OAC of $25,200

ogator Sprayer 3865hr Auto Steer, 300 GPS, boom whls, Air ride 6 & 650/70R38 C/div

SP.20

16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365

$215-84 mbw

$13,720 disc

0%-48

$35,800*

$31,300*

$260-84 mbw

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i931701

MSRP

77,250*

$65,250

$659-48 mbw

R/A Susp, dsl

36 mpg MSRP $54,730

$50,800

0%-84

$12,420 disc

0%-48 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685

MSRP $ 75,850

$66,800*

$675-48 mbw

R/A Susp, dsl

36 mpg Double your drying capacity with Twins $ 560,000 2,000 b/h 13-S/A Lease pay OAC of $ 50,400

150kw = 188kva = 201hp, 3ph gen 480v - 226 amp $53,900

MSRP $40,320

$27,900*

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119382.po

$195-84 mbw

32 mpg

$39,000

$330-84 mbw

Power Wagon

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

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

299,900

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

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538462 $265-84 mbw

MSRP

14 P/W 4x4 V8,6A, C/C SB, 179k i109255. $249-84 mbw

Very Clean 191km

17 D3500 LaramieC/C4x4 LBv383741 $699-48 mbw

0%-48

$66,500*

$675-48 mbw

blk green

0%-48

MSRP

82,250

$69,200*

17 D2500 LaramieC/C4x4SB i438740 $699-48 mbw

MSRP $74,850*

17 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB iv823677

$62,850

$635-48 mbw

0%-48 17 D3500 Laramie C/C4x4 LB i863731

wsb 15,940

$68,950

$688-48 mbw

wsb 13,940

$11,900*

09 Chrysler Aspen AWD 216k i804109

MSRP $80,950*

Very Clean

Very Clean

$34,500*

$295-72 mbw

MSRP $ 75,550

Diesel

wsb $44,100 12 D3500 Laramie M/C4x4 i473288

17 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB i312682

$83,350

$69,300

Diesel

$34,500*

0%-48 R/A Susp, dsl

0%-48

wsb $42,900

191k-kms Diesel

$45,900

Diesel

$26,900*

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s i792280

MSRP $48,725*

0%-84

MSRP $29,920

when sold w / Drier

alance due May 1 / 2017

s

MSRP $40,930*

MSRP $39,120

$295-84 mbw 16 G/Caravan Crew 3.6L 6spd i701435 $227-84 mbw 17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i781508

3 Ph Gen Sets

s

R/A Susp, dsl

34 mpg

$32,800*

payments OAC $18,500

payments OAC $15,000

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i074413

MSRP $46,520

1 only $ 209,000

tour drill 12” 8370 T/B 17”fan, Topcon drive, dual oto scrapers, 900 tires, d premium unit $ 145,000

0%-84 $48,600 $33,700* $341-48 mbw 17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB iv388502 $285-84 mbw

34 mpg

$ 280,000

OLD

$272-84 mbw

Pi RP $55,650*

MSRP $44,325

0%-48

$195-36 mbw

$10,900*

10 F150 FX2 SC SB 146k 014569

$165-36 mbw

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2017 RAM 1500

0% FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS $6250

UP TO IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS

SALES EVENT Showroom Open 6 Days a Week / Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm (Closed 12 to 1pm)

HWY 49, SPIRIT RIVER, AB 780.864.3731 / 800.661.7401

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32nd Annual

THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH T

THURSDAY SPONSOR...

FRIDAY SPONSOR...

Show Hours: Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Show Hours: Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

GU In

14TH ANNUAL NORTHERN CLASSIC CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL BULL SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH • 1:00 P.M. DRYSDALE CENTRE

Join the McQuaig family from JayDawn Farms in Sexsmith and the Klassen family from Willow Creek Simmentals in Crooked Creek as they present one of the premiere bull sales in Northern Alberta. This year, over 85 Charolais and Simmental yearling bulls will be on offer in the Drysdale Centre at Evergreen Park.

Why walk • Enjoy a ride on one of the many horse drawn wagons provided by the Peace Draft Horse Club to make your way from the Entrec Centre to the centre.

COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE No. 1 FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR “The Eday Family from LaGlace”

County Council has chosen the Eady family from La Glace as the Farm Family of 2017. The Eadys have farmed in the County for five generations, and in addition to their commitment to agriculture, they were chosen because they have always made community service a focal part of family life.

service and farming have always been important to Gerald, his wife Sherry, and their children Kevin and Tracy. According to Gerald, “being named Farm Family of 2017 is a huge honour for which all of us are deeply appreciative. After so many years of farming in the County, it is so nice to be recognized.” Sherry adds, “Morris would be so proud!”

“The Eadys exemplify hard work and dedication Kevin, his wife Erin, and their children Jay and to serving the community and has consistently shown these traits throughout the many generations they Brady, continue to work on the family farm. Tracy, her husband and children help out whenever they are have lived and farmed in the County,” says Agricultural Fieldman Sonja Raven. “We are so pleased to present needed.

Over the years, Gerald has volunteered for the UFA them with this award that they so greatly deserve.”

In 1928, Wilfred and Annie Eady came from England Advisory Board, the Saddle Hills Awareness Committee, Buffalo Lakes Hall, Grande Prairie District Rural Crime to Canada and homesteaded northwest of La Glace. At age 10, their son Morris began farming by renting his Watch, and the Sexsmith Seed Cleaning Co-Op where Kevin is also a member. Sherry volunteers at Webster own land, and in 1946, the Eadys purchased the home Hall and as a local Brownies / Girl Guides leader. Kevin quarter where the family is still located. Morris set the is the current President of the La Glace Curling Club, family standard for community service by sitting on where Erin also volunteers as Secretary Treasurer. Kevin several boards and by helping construct many local is also a member of the La Glace Ag Society and the buildings, including the La Glace Curling Rink.

Mighty Peace Vintage Tractor Association. Erin also In 1951, Morris married Margaret Goertzen, and volunteers for the Peace Wapiti school division, and Jay soon their son Gerald was born. Like Morris, community and Brady volunteer for various football groups.

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2017 Schedule Thursday 10:00 am High Speed Horsemanship Clinic Tom Ryan of McBride Ranch 12:00 pm- Joyann Woolsey- Aurora Wind Feeds #1“The Digestion Process; From Teeth to the Ground” 12:30 pm- Canadian Natural Horsemanship “First Things First” Prioritizing and Problem Solving 1:15 pm- Hoof & Woof- South Peace Horse Club/ Partners Naturally Dogs and horses team up over an agility/jump course to compete for the fastest time.

2:15 pm- Western Winds Equine Education “Equine Assisted Learning Focused on PTSD” 3:00 pm- P.R.A.D.A (Peace Region Alberta Dressage Association) “The Power of Dressage” Kenda Lubeck, Pam Balderson 3:45 pm-Tips for Better Sale Horse Photos 4:00 pm- Joyann Woolsey- Aurora Wind Feeds #2 “What’s in the Bag? Choosing Feed Based on Your Horses Needs” 4:30 pmFriday 10:00 am High Speed Horsemanship Clinic Tom Ryan of McBride Ranch 12:00 pm- Joyann Woolsey- Aurora Wind Feeds #3 “Feeding the Right Product the Right Way- How to Read a Feed Tag 12:30 pm- Western Winds Equine Education “Learning the Ropes of Leadership for Kids” 1:00 pm- Kids Events including cowboy dress up relay race, I Spy Game, Red Wagon Races, Face Painting, Stick Horse Races, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Etc. 3:10 pm- The Leaning Ladder “Packing Pointers: How to Hang Boxes, Top Packs & Throw the Diamond Knot.”

3:50 pm4:00 pm- Joyann Woolsey- Aurora Wind Feeds #4 “Performance Feeding- What is Really Required for Peak Performance?”

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12:40 pm- Equine First Aid Absolutely Safety Services & New Life Equine 1:10 pm- Joyann Woosley- Aurora Wind Feeds #5 “Preventing and Managing Ulcers with Proper Nutrition” 1:40 pm- The Leaning Ladder “Leading a Pack String Behind While Learning to be a Confident Leader Up Front” 2:20 pm- Canadian Natural Horsemanship “Riding in Balance” 3:00 pm- P.R.A.D.A “The Power of Dressage” Kenda Lubeck & Pam Balderson 3:30 pm- Reining Alberta “ Points Count” A look at how a Reining Pattern is Scored and Penalized.

4:00 pm- Joyann Woolsey- Aurora Wind Feeds #6 “Muscle Issues in Performance Horses and How to Maintain & Prevent”

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40 a.m. to Noon – Open discussion on “what has worked on your farm?”

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MICHNER ALLEN KIDS AUCTION Saturday, March 12

Kids Auction School Learn to be an auctioneer from the staff at Michner Allen Class starts at 1:00 a.m. In the KEDDIE’S KORNER MAIN AUCTION • 1:00 p.m.

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Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Kid Zone at Entrance Jabsheeda Herbs E - 318 Jandel Homes Ltd. A - 131 Kactus E - 306 Keddie’s A - 136, 137 / O - 400, 401 K.M.C. International -Shoemate (1086497 Ont. Inc.) B - 251 KMSC LAW LLP B - 239 KNM Sales & Service Ltd. E - 317 Kramble Industries Inc. B – 264, 265 Lejen Enterprises Ltd. O - 417A Lewis Cattle Oilers B - 218 Lewis M. Carter Manufacturing Canada Ltd. E - 322 Lozman Canada B - 277, 278, 293, 294 Maxquip Inc. E - 302 Mel Stewart Holdings B - 200 Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd. A - 133 Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance B - 287 MJ Industrial Hearing & Services Ltd. B - 252 Monsanto Canada Inc. E - 303 Neeralta Manufacturing Inc. B – 201, 202 Nelson Lumber - RTM Home Division B – 291, 292 Nester Livestock Equipment Ltd. B – 216, 217 New Horizon Co-op B - 242 Northern Quinoa Corporation B - 257 Omex Agriculture Inc. B - 208 One Time Fencing B - 271 Outback Guidance by AgJunction A - 111 Pattison Liquid Systems A - 110 Peace Country Beef & Forage Association B - 285 Peace Fuel Distributors B - 246 Penner Farm Service E - 304 Pillar Lasers Inc. A – 119, 120 Power Rich Corporation B - 223 Prairie Coast Equipment A – 164 to 168 O – 413a, 413b, 414a, 414b Prairie Post Frame B - 247 Premium Foliars Ltd. E - 310 Primerica Financial Services B - 268 Promold Marketing Inc. A – 156, O – 416a Pumps and Pressure Inc. B – 259 to 261 Quarry Seed - Fabian Seed Farms B – 273, 274 Rhino Tuff Industrial E – 319, 320 Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers B – 244, 245 Rocky Ford Steel Ltd. B – 205, 206 Rocky Mountain Equipment A – 160 / O – 406 to 408 Royal Bank of Canada A - 135 Saddle Hills Trailer Sales/Sexsmith Used Farm Parts A – 162b, 163b Salford Group Inc. A – 145, 146 Secan B - 232 Servus Credit Union B - 243 Skyway Grain Systems Inc. B - 256 Solemate Intl.

E - 312 Southwest Design & Construction Ltd. E – 307, 308 Stack It Door Services A - 112 Stan the Man Water Systems Inc. B - 281, 282 / O - 414 Stojan’s Power Sports & Marine A - 140 Stony Plain Seed Cleaning Association E - 316 Taber Diesel Service – Steinbauer B – 266, 267 TD Canada Trust B - 235 Team Auctions E - 300 Temptations Foyer Traceability in Alberta B - 272 Tru-Kare Tank & Meter Services Ltd. B - 207 UFA Co-operative Limited B – 248 to 250 Versaframe Inc. B - 230 VD Machinery / Lemken Canada A – 158 / O - 409 Vertical Building Solutions E - 305 Walinga Inc. B - 209, 210 Water Blast Manufacturing LP A - 125, 126 Watkins B - 219 Western Grain Dryer Inc. B - 263 Windsor Ford A - 149 Zipperlock Building Co. (2005) Inc. B - 240

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Straight shooting from the durum markets Last week, Algeria completed a durum tender with a traded price of roughly US$265 per tonne landed. This price is the low of the crop year. As a comparison, three months ago, we noted here that Algeria paid US$335 to $345 per tonne landed. At least 200,000 tonnes traded this time with trade advising durum will originate from Canada, and likely will be shipped from Vancouver given that shipping slots are March 16 to April 30.

This sale is further evidence of how demand patterns have shifted.

Traded was No. 3 grade Canada western amber durum, minimum 60 per cent hard vitreous kernel, with a maximum of two parts per million vomitoxin (same as what traded in November). Algeria is typically a No. 2 CWAD minimum 75 per cent HVK durum buyer.

Relatively high Canadian prices for several years has arguably changed how importers buy, quality they buy and who they buy from. Right now, it feels like, other than Japan and North American millers who must have higher quality from Canada, everyone else is willing to work with a base No. 3 grade CWAD. Other examples include No. 3 CWAD minimum 50 per cent HVK to

Italy, No. 3 CWAD minimum 70 per cent HVK to Peru or Morocco. This demand shift may only become fully transparent when supply and quality normalize. At that point, expect spreads between grades to, on average, be tighter than before. Higher grades will likely move down to lower grades because fewer buyers are willing to pay up for quality.

What’s the demand profile for those who absolutely must have high quality? About 1.2 million metric tonnes.

Assuming durum from this sale is shipped from Vancouver, US$265 per tonne landed Algeria less $30 per tonne ocean freight with a currency conversion of US$1 equals C$1.31 is about C$308 per tonne loaded boat Vancouver. Approximate cost for rail freight, margin, risk, are subject to market condition variables, Canadian Grain Commission fees is about $90 per tonne, creating a rough backoff delivered Saskatchewan elevator price of about $218 per tonne or about $5.90 per bushel.

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Key takeaways from USDA projections to 2026 ing demand for feed and exports. Productivity gains will drive a slight increase in net returns for U.S. producers. Seeded acres of soybeans will jump in 2017, a one-time bump.

Prices should remain in the mid-$9 range. Soybean net returns should exceed corn net returns on a per acre basis until 2023, thanks largely to the strong foreign appetite for oilseeds.

Wheat prices will be the exception to the rule of flat crop prices. Decreased U.S. plantings combined with strong export demand will lower high inventories in the U.S. A rebound in the North American market could happen in 2017, although its magnitude is uncertain.

Beef, pork and poultry Production for all major livestock categories will trend upward. The recent U.S. cattle herd expansion and higher marketing weights mean greater beef supplies in 2017. A weakening cattle-to-feed price ratio between 2018 and 2026 should slow production growth considerably.

The U.S. pork sector should grow faster than beef and poultry, with an average annual growth of

The current global environment is difficult to forecast. But the USDA’s recently released 10-year projections show underlying trends in demand for food and agricultural commodities, and production trends in the U.S. They’re useful, helping you to calculate profitability under different scenarios of lower and higher prices.

The report shows higher farm expenses and lower receipts (mostly in the livestock sector) should shrink U.S. net cash income 13% in 2017.

A significant drop given net cash income of U.S. farms declined 20% in 2015, and an estimated further 15% in 2016. That trend may reverse starting in 2018, when U.S. farm expenses should climb 1-2% annually, while receipts should climb at a similar – or even slightly faster - pace.

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Broiler and turkey production growth should slow relative to the last ten years.

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Dairy U.S. milk production will grow annually at 2.2% until 2026. Lower feed prices and rebounding milk prices should help to expand the U.S. dairy herd.

Demand for butterfat will grow while demand for fluid milk declines.

Higher U.S. milk production should strengthen dairy exports, especially products with high solids non-fat content. U.S. dairy exports could represent 4.9% of milk production (butterfat milk-equivalent basis), and 21% (solids non-fat milk equivalent basis) in 2026.

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Newfoundland expands Crown land base for farming The Newfoundland and Labrador government plans to nearly double the amount of land available to the province’s farmers by allocating over 150,000 more acres of Crown land for development.

The province’s Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods announced Thursday it has identified 62 “agriculture areas of interest” totalling about 158,150 acres.

The added Crown land marks a “significant increase” over the 19 areas previously available, the province said.

“We consulted with farmers, municipalities and other stakeholders who had a great deal of knowledge and interest in this initiative,” Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods Minister Steve Crocker said in a release.

Increasing ag production in the province, he said, is also expected to “help farmers and producers reduce costs and dependency on imported dairy forage and grain.”

Also, Premier Dwight Ball said in the same release, “by making Crown land throughout the province available for agriculture development, we are helping farmers expand their operations and encouraging new entrants to see agricultural production as a viable and profitable opportunity.”

Increasing the amount of Crown land for farm use in the province was a recommendation in The Way Forward, the government’s vision document for economic development and improved efficiency, released in November.

The province also pledged in the document to provide Crown lands applications online and to have “new, publicly available, streamlined approval processes” in place, both in 2018. Its Crown Lands administration division today gets about 80 applications per year for agricultural development alone.

“By streamlining the application process it

readily makes land available to all agricultural producers but most importantly to young farmers,” said David Simmons, who operates Pure Holsteins Ltd., where the province made its announcement Thursday, at Little Rapids, east of Corner Brook.

According to The Way Forward, Newfoundland and Labrador is now only about “10 per cent self-

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From 1990 to 2001, an average of 116 people died due to an agriculture-related incident. From 2002 to 2012, the average number of agriculture-related fatalities declined to 85 per year. Also encouraging is the fatality rates of all age groups saw decreases in this period.

“The decrease in the fatality rates is encouraging,” says Marcel Hacault, the Executive Director of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). “It means that we are moving in the right direction.”

Between 2003 to 2012, farm machinery continued to be involved in most agriculture-related fatalities with runovers (18%), rollovers (18%) and being pinned or struck by a machine component (9%) accounting for the top three ways people were fatality injured.

Fatality rates due to rollovers and from being pinned/struck by a machinery component also declined. Rollover fatality rates decreased an average of 3.6% annually and fatality rates from being pinned/struck by a machinery component decreased an average of 7.8% annually.

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By Neil Billinger Plant breeders and disease specialists can look forward to new technologies as they attempt to stay one step ahead of ever-changing pathogens.

Dr. Bruce Gossen, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada plant pathologist, compares the current situation to a treadmill.

“The treadmill just keeps going faster and faster and there is no chance to catch your breath,” Gossen says.

For example, clubroot resistant canola varieties are starting to show signs of breaking down in parts of Alberta. Wetter than normal growing seasons have led to more reports of aphanomyces (root rot) in Saskatchewan pulse crops.

Challenges There are many short and medium term challenges, but new long-term tools are being developed. During a presentation at the Field Crop Disease Summit in Saskatoon, Gossen spoke about some of the future possibilities, such as gene silencing.

“It is a real interesting technology where you incorporate an element into the genome of the plant and when it detects a pathogen, it then produces compounds that interfere with the pathogen’s life cycle,” Gossen says.

He says it has already been done with a number of plant viruses and he suspects it may also be possible to do with other kinds of pathogens.

“The viruses are really susceptible to it because they have very simple and easily recognizable units of DNA or RNA that are very distinctive,” he says.

Gossen also foresees a time - maybe 10 or 15 years away - where high tech lab tests will be done on small devices in the field.

“You will put a plant sap onto a sensor, slide it into the analyzer and bing, it will tell you what you got and how to deal with,” Gossen says.

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Potato acres could rise to feed new plant A proposed new potato plant in southern Alberta may significantly increase provincial acres dedicated to the crop, according to an MNP analyst.

“Types of specialty crops grown may be impacted by the recent announcement of Cavendish’s new potato plant in Lethbridge,” writes MNP business advisor Bruce Warkentin. “This may increase potato acres of up to 8,000 to 10,000 from the existing 40,000 acres.”

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Maritime Canada-based Cavendish says the new plant will allow the company to more than double its annual production capacity. Construction is set to begin in spring 2017 and be completed by summer of 2019.

To put into perspective the increase of potato acres by 10,000, (or 40,000, counting rotation), there are approximately 1.4 million acres with water rights in the 13 irrigation districts in southern Alberta, Warkentin notes.

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Cavendish Farms in December announced its intentions to replace its current, aging Lethbridge potato processing plant with a new $350-million

Some of the new potato acres will be taken from traditional cereals, forages and oilseeds, which make up 80 per cent of the existing acres in the irrigation districts.

Warkentin adds that there are dry land acres

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“Some dry land acres that have access to water will be converted to irrigation and increase the total available acres for potatoes,” Warkentin says.

Between 2006 and 2015, sugar beet acres fell from 40,000 to 22,000, but that had more to do with increases in production per acre where the same tonnage could be grown on fewer acres, he explains.

Since 1982, water rationing in the region only occurred in 2001, and in 2015, irrigation districts used only 64 per cent of their water license.

“Irrigation districts have the ability to use additional water under their existing licenses,” Warkentin writes, adding, “Use of water rates will continue to increase as producers see the value in using them.

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Planning is key in an emergency, didn’t you know Planning is the key to developing and implementing an effective emergency response plan, says an Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) farm safety specialist.

“Potential emergencies need to be identified, evaluated and properly prepared for through procedures, training and exercises based on individual farming and ranching needs,” says Blair Takahashi, AF. “Some common emergency risks include, but are not limited to, fire, flood, spill, extreme weather, vandalism, outside threats and disease outbreaks.”

A chain of command should be established to minimize confusion in the event of an emergency so that employees will have no doubt about who has authority to make decisions, explains Takahashi. “Since many

emergencies result in disruption of established methods of communication, plans should include alternate means of communicating. As well, workers may find themselves miles apart, increasing the need for alternate communication methods. Establishing roles and responsibilities will help to alleviate confusion and help gain valuable time to respond to emergencies or to evacuate as needed.”

As part of emergency preparation, Takahashi recommends putting a plan together and practicing and reviewing it.

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Outlook calls for more record years for farm economy

By Owen Roberts Canadian agriculture’s economic performance last year, as well as anticipated returns this year, won’t surpass the record set in 2015. But still, they’ll be two of the best years ever.

That’s the word from the 2017 Canadian Agricultural Outlook, released last week by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. It provides a forecast of farm income in the agricultural sector for the previous and current calendar years.

Long-term trends As well, it looks ahead to longer-term trends that could impact the agriculture sector, taking into account top economic drivers such as those reported in FCC Express earlier this month.

The outlook predicts net cash income in 2016 will fall two per cent to $14.8 billion, followed by a seven per cent decline to $13.8 billion in 2017.

However, the outlook document notes, those are still expected to be the second and fourth best years on record, respectively.

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This summer, a new group of mentees will be selected from across Canada at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Finalists will be paired with industry leaders to begin a 10-month mentorship. Each participant is given a $2,000 budget to attend various industry events and meetings with their mentor. CYL also provides participants with opportunities to travel internationally to network with leaders and peers in other nations.

Applications for the 2017/18 program are currently open. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2017. For more information, go to www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com.

Thanks goes to the low Canadian dollar. It’s helping stem a more significant decline by making commodities from our country more competitive against the U.S. dollar. Although many crop prices are depressed, sales-wise, producers are making up for it in volume.

But can this situation be maintained? At least one farm leader is looking at the situation carefully.

“The outlook points to the importance of the dollar in insulating Canadian farmers from the declining commodity prices seen south of the border,” says Mark Huston, a grain and livestock producer in Thamesville, Ont., and vice-chair of the Grain Farmers of Ontario.

“As productive as farmers have been with relatively good yields, in a time of declining commodity prices there is a bit of a concern moving forward that productivity gains need to be maintained in the midst of these challenges,” Huston says.

Indeed, the outlook calls for crop receipts to increase modestly, two per cent in 2016 and one per cent this year, to $32.9 billion, due to strong sales and volume.

However, a drop will occur in the livestock sec-

tor, particularly as cattle and calf prices come down from 2015’s record highs.

Livestock forecast It’s expected livestock receipts in Canada to fall by seven per cent in 2016 (to $23.9 billion), and then a further four per cent this year.

To make up for some of the shortfall, program payments will rise significantly. They’re expected to increase by 24 per cent in 2016 to $2.6 billion, and by 22 per cent in 2017.

For his part, Huston points to farming’s positive economic impact on the country. Although there are moderate ups and downs, producers continue to help fuel the economy. They spend billions on operating expenses – around $45 billion – and generate a significant portion of the GNP. “We always have to prepare for the unknown,” he says, “but hopefully in 2017 Canadian agriculture will continue having the success that can lead it to being a star in the Canadian economy.”

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FOR SALE ANTIQUE ITEMS: Grain Fanning Mill, Grain Seed Treater, 17.5 Bushel Compost Maker (Like New), Old Trunks/Egg & Pop Crates, Old Clothes Closet Wardrobes. 780-5973747 evenings

2145 Wanted to Buy

WANTED: Shed Antlers for creative art. Purchase by the pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

250-793-9746 2215 For Sale: CERTIFIED Round-up Ready CANOLA Seed; FUSION, CAFE , & DEKALB Varieties; SYNERGY & POLISH Canola; LIMRICK, RAEZER, & TETRIS Peas; STETTLER, RED WATER, RYLEE & PENHOLD Wheat; AUSTINSON, MEREDITH, MAVERICK & COPELAND Barley; MORGAN & HAY MAKER Oats.

Gerald: Cell:780-518-1505 Home:780-538-3868 Good quality Certified Stettler Seed Wheat, Cleaned, Germination 96%. Good sprout resistance. 250-7820220 or 250-843-7359

2146 Wanted

Looking for all Alberta licence plates, sizes and quantities. All types and conditions. Phone: 780-380-1450

9020 Feed & Seed

Heavy Equipment

Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. Phone 780-354-2161.Beaverlodge.

For Sale: 12 Ft Leon Push Blade with Frame and Hoses.

Phone: 250-785-5325 For Sale: 8’ 3 Pth & Hydraulic Angle Blade, only Used One Winter .Phone: 250-785-5325

Equipment 2217 Logging & Supplies

1991 John Deere 648E Grapple Skidder. Cab heater, blade, good running condition. $14,500, OBO. 780835-1264 Mobile Dimension Saw Mill for Sale on trailer. Good running condition. $9,500, OBO. Phone: 780-835-1264

9020 Feed & Seed

$800. OBO. 5’ Mandako hydraulic swathroller- $300.

OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778 1996 Freightliner tandem truck for sale. Needs motor rebuilt. Good tires. $9500 OBO (250)261-8039 1997 Case IH 2188 combine w/pickup header-alone $35,000., with 4x4 rear wheel assist drive kit $41,000. OBO. Phone: 780323-4362/ 780-837-1778 2001 GMC T8500 with Self-Loading Cancade 20 Bale Hay Deck & 6 Speed Allison Transmission, 3406 Cat Engine. 780-332-4481 2002 Flexi-Coil 3450 AirCart, 3 Tanks, New 10inch Auger, Low Pro Hopper Tow Behind. 780-841-7579

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2006 Chev T8500 with SelfLoading Cancade 20 Bale Hay Deck & 6 Speed Allison Transmission, Cruise & Air Conditioning. 780-332-4481 Case 1175 tractor with loader for sale. $8,000. 780-4942710.

For Sale: 14-ft Heavy Duty CCIL Field Cultivator.

Please Phone 780-835-4457 For Sale: Case 7x16 Moldboard Plow- $700. OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778 For Sale: Ezee-On Front End Loader for 970 or 1070 Case Tractor. Please Phone: 780624-8265 For Sale: Kirby chaff spreader for axial-flow combine. $1,100. OBO. Phone: 780323-4362 or 780-837-1778

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For Sale: Frigstaad 40’ cultivator with John Blue anhydrous kit. $6,200. OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362/ 780837-1778

For Sale: Versatile 750 tractor for parting out. Phone: 780-323-4362 or 780-8371778

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Misc Farm Equipment Livestock 2220 3535 For Sale: Wilmar 765 sprayer, 500gal tank, 75’ boom, GPS- $28,000. OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362/ 780-8371778 JD 680 41ft deep tillage cultivator on 12” spacing c/w Raven NH3 anhydrous package, 4 bar harrows and rear hitch. $29,500 OBO. (780)5180635 Morris Concept 2000 43’ Cultivator with John Blue NH3 Kit, Quick Attach Hitch for Tank . Replaceable Tips in Very Good Condition. $7,500. OBO. 780-8325385 Slightly used 10’ & 12’ snow blade to fit a JD, Kubota, or skid-steer. 780-518-6095 Southland 16’ stocktrailer w/divider and rubber flooring mats, tack room door. $4,500. OBO. Phone: 780323-4362/780-837-1778 Used 75” 3 pth snow blower,manual chute rotator. $2900. New units also available. Phone: 780-5186095 WANTED: Looking for Used John Deere Square Baler # 336. Phone: 250261-8304

Tractors 2230 Case IH 1690 Tractor, 90HP,

Registered Polled Hereford Cows and Heifers. Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec. Can Deliver 780-836-2125.

Registered Red Poll Bulls for Sale. 14 from Five Different Sires. Yearlings and Two Year Olds. $3,500 to $5,500.

Info at www.shadowcreek.farm or Phone: 250262-5638 Registered Red Poll Heifers for Sale. 22 from Three Different Sires. $2,600 Your Choice, Discounts on Packages. Info at www.shadowcreek.farm or Phone: 250262-5638

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For Sale: Healthy Grass Fed Beef On The Hoof. $1.00/lb Butchered. Phone: 780-8362125

9020 Feed & Seed

6030 Houses for Sale

For Sale: Older house to be moved in Spirit River area. $30,000 OBO. 780-8644400, 780-518-9575

Oats-90%-Germ-$4.50, Barley-6 Row Smooth Awn-72%-$5.00, Fall Rye-86% -Germ-$6.00. Can Blend, Mini-Bulk Available.

Fairview, Phone: 780-8350872

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

60 big round hay bales for sale. Cattle or Horse feed. $35 each. (250)759-4956

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

9030 Tillage & Seeding

39’ Flexi-Coil 5000 AirDrill, w/2320 Tow-Behind Air-Cart. 9” Spacing, 3 1/2’ Steel Packers. Double-Shoot, NH Stealth Openers. VG Condition. $54,000. 250785-5321

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Successful applicant must carry a minimum of $2,000,000.00 liability insurance, must have valid WCB coverage and work in compliance within the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Wanham Grazing Association Headquarters: 12.8 km. north of Rycroft corner to Volin Road & 25 km east. The Association will supply all materials.

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Horses & Tack

Buying Draft & Draft Cross Horses of All Types. Paying Cash. Phone: 780-831-4077 Complete Set of Light Draft Harness Lines, Bridles Included + New Traces. Please Phone: 250-843-7435

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Livestock 3535 2 Year old Gelbvieh bulls

for sale Call (250)759-4143 Bred Hereford Cross Cows & Heifers. Red & Blacks, Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec.

780-836-2125 Butcher Hogs, Sows, Feeders, all Types & Sizes for Sale. Raised Outside, No Hormones. 780-524-7862 For Sale: Electric Dehorning Saw For Cattle. Phone: 250785-5325 For Sale & Ready in AprilToggenburg/Nubian Billy Kids. For further details contact: 780-494-2842 Nubian/Saanen Billie Goat For Sale. Born June 2016, very friendly. Phone: Chelsey Heikel at 780-832-1783 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Vaccinated/Semen Tested. Free Delivery, Can Keep Until Spring. 780-8362125.

WANTED: Willing to Take Cows on Shares, Up to 100 Head. NE BC. 250-7932827, 250-772-5082

Agriculture

60 Big Round Hay Bales for Sale. Mix of Alfalfa, Grass, & Timothy. Phone: 250-7594956 Large round hay bales for sale.

Alfalfa/alfalfa grass. Price varies with condition of hay.

780-618-1234

1) To remove wire from existing fence and rebuild up to 6 miles of 4 strand barbed wire fence in accordance to PGR fencing guidelines. Line posts will be 8’ x 5-6” 2) To construct 3 miles of 3 strand barbed wire cross fencing also in accordance to PGR fencing guidelines. Line posts will be 7 x 3 ¼”

loader, 3pth, standard transmission, 3100 hours. $15,500, OBO. Phone: 780835-1264

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Ag robot may be game changer for farmers

By Sharita L Forrest illinois.edu A semiautonomous robot may soon be roaming agricultural fields gathering and transmitting real-time data about the growth and development of crops, information that crop breeders – and eventually farmers – can use to identify the genetic traits in plants likely to produce the greatest yields.

A team of scientists from the Carle R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois is developing the robot in partnership with researchers from Cornell University and Signetron Inc. Inspired by the autonomous rovers used to search collapsed buildings and other dangerous environments, the agricultural robot is propelled on continuous tracks, or miniature tank treads, which enable it to navigate through dry or muddy fields. Researchers guide it using GPS and a laptop computer.

Traveling between the crop rows, the robot uses hyperspectral, high-definition and thermal cameras, weather monitors and pulsed laser scanners to capture phenotypic information – such as the stem diameter, height and leaf area of each plant – and assess environmental conditions, such as the temperature and moisture content of the soil.

The robot stores the data in its onboard computer and transmits it in real time to the grower’s computer. Scientists use the data to create a 3-D reconstruction of each plant, develop predictive models for the plant’s growth and development, and estimate the biomass yield for each plant and the entire plot.

“Immediate access to the data is very important for crop breeders in the U.S.,” said U. of I. agricultural and biological engineering professor Girish Chowdhary. “It’s very important for them to

see and visualize the data. If the data are available to the breeder quickly, then they can make actionable decisions” that enhance production.

Although the researchers currently are using the robot to assess fields of energy sorghum, a crop used in biofuel production, they say the robot would perform equally well with other tall-growing row crops such as corn and wheat, and possibly with soybeans before the plant canopy closes.

The robot is a “game changer” for both crop scientists and farmers, automating the labor-intensive phenotyping processes of farming and crop development, said Stephen P. Long, the director of the project. Long is the Gutgsell Endowed University Professor of Crop Sciences and Plant Biology at Illinois.

“For producers, it’s going to accelerate the rate at which we can improve the genetic material. We can now select material much more rapidly and select many more plants as well, so we can eventually deliver to the farmer a far more productive bioenergy crop,” Long said.

“One of the big advances of the last few years is that we can now determine the complete DNA blueprint of each plant. But how do we use that?

What we need is to be able to describe a plant as it grows. You could do that perhaps with an army of people, but now the robot can do all of that for you. We can combine the phenotypic information about how the plant’s performing with the genetic blueprint and identify the combination of genes we need to get the best plant possible,” Long said.

Chowdhary, whose research focus is field robotics, is modifying the robot’s current design to reduce its width so it can maneuver more easily between crop rows. He also plans to install a sensor system for detecting and avoiding obstacles.

To reduce the production costs associated with the robot’s current metal and track construction,

Chowdhary’s team is exploring the feasibility of producing some of the components via 3-D printing.

“We are targeting a cost to the breeder of $5,000 to $10,000, which means we will have to get the manufacturing cost significantly below that,” Chowdhary said. “An agricultural robot that costs just $5,000 is a totally new concept. Agricultural equipment today typically costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Bringing the cost of our robot below $5,000 will be in itself a significant achievement for our team.”

The TERRA-Mobile Energy-crop Phenotyping Platform robot is among the innovative energy technologies being showcased at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, being held Feb. 27-March 1 in Washington, D.C.

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Zoning of Alberta for Whirling disease and permit requirements The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of whirling disease (infection with Myxobolus cerebralis) in the Bow River watershed of Alberta, including Banff National Park. The Bow River watershed has been declared an infected area for this disease.

The rest of Alberta is declared as a buffer area for this disease until surveillance by the CFIA, Parks Canada and the Government of Alberta determines that the buffer area or parts of the buffer area are free or infected with whirling disease.

This declaration establishes a federal government role in management of this disease for Canada. The declaration does not mean that every susceptible finfish population within the Bow River watershed is infected with the disease.

As a result of the new declaration, a domestic movement permit will be required from the CFIA for susceptible species and end uses identified in the Domestic Movement Control Program, the

vector Tubifex tubifex, the disease causing agent Myxobolus cerebralis, and/or related things out of the infected and buffer areas of Alberta.

The following are examples of facilities and activities that will require a permit: Provincially-licensed aquaculture facilities that are designated as Commercial A in Alberta and moving live or dead finfish or gametes for cryopreservation, culture, research, and release into natural waterways.

Diagnostic laboratories that are receiving live or fresh dead or frozen finfish, or the pathogen of whirling disease from the Bow River watershed or from Alberta. Other types of laboratories that participate in water toxicity or benthic testing programs, for example, and are receiving live or fresh dead or frozen finfish, or freshwater sediments.

Research activities that are utilizing live or fresh dead or frozen finfish, the vector of whirling disease, the pathogen of whirling disease, or fresh-

water sediments from the Bow River watershed or from Alberta.

Commercial A aquaculture facilities in Alberta can also apply to the CFIA for compartment recognition and declaration as a free area for whirling disease.

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Marine biotoxin monitoring in geoducks in BC The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its approach for marine biotoxin (paralytic shellfish toxin - PSP, amnesic shellfish toxin ASP, and diarrhetic shellfish toxin - DSP) monitoring in areas where geoducks are harvested.

In harvest areas where geoducks are the only commercially harvested species (or the fishery opening is limited to geoduck), CFIA will use geoducks as the indicator for marine biotoxins. Mussel samples are not required. In harvest areas where geoducks and other bivalve species are commercially harvested, CFIA will test geoducks as the indicator for marine biotoxin levels in geoducks, and will continue to test mussels as the sentinel species for marine biotoxin levels in all other bivalve species.

Harvest area monitoring programs established by the CFIA are the main tool used to manage marine biotoxins in coastal regions and protect consumers from the consumption of contaminated product. Typically, these monitoring programs use mussels as the sentinel species to provide early warning or an indication of contamination in commercially harvested species, especially when multiple shellfish species are harvested commercially from the same area.

Recent information reveals that marine biotoxin levels in mussels do not consistently and accurately predict the marine biotoxin levels in geoducks (i.e. while biotoxin levels in mussels are acceptable and an area is “Open”, geoducks may have unacceptable biotoxin levels). Based on this information, the CFIA will be testing geoducks directly to manage the risk of marine biotoxins in commercially harvested geoducks in British Columbia.

This improvement to current practices will result in increased confidence in the safety of geoducks.

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On April 5, 2017 the Rycroft Ranch will be offered to bidders by way of an online timed auction. Interested parties are encouraged to visit www.clhbid.com to view detailed information on the Ranch, including final information on the bid process.

acres with no public through roads 50 kilometers NE of Grande Prairie

• Well-constructed older farm house,

barn, Quonset along with permanent corrals on home ¼

• Many Parcels offer the opportunity to easily open up more arable land for either pasture or crop

• Water well and dugout on home

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• The 460 acre Grazing Lease has road allowance access

• Entire ranch has, for 25 years, been

managed using organic principles of husbandry

• Several Parcels offer bidders the TO VIEW THE RANCH IN ADVANCE CALL:

Tom at (h) 780-568-2101 or (c) 780-518-9174 Conditions and Terms of bidding may be changed prior to sale day. Bidders are encouraged to register early and check www.clhbid.com for updated terms and conditions.

exceptional opportunity to own a deeded, yet secluded, unique recreational ¼ in close proximity to the City of Grande Prairie

• Parcel 3 offers a breathtaking view of the Smoky River in both directions.

• Parcel 4 offers friends an opportunity to co-own recreational land, yet have the privacy of separate legal access to each side

• Merchantable timber on several of the Parcels

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• Timed auction for each Parcel will

expire chronologically 1-9 with home ¼ being Parcel 1, Grazing Lease Parcel 8 and entire En Bloc ranch Parcel 9

• Individual high bidders are respected,

as only prior high bidders on multiple Parcels meeting the set criteria will be eligible to bid on Parcel 9. Parcel 9 will only be eligible for bid if at least one bidder meets the criteria and is willing to bid the Parcel 9 reserve premium bid which exceed the aggregate of high bids for Parcel 1-8

• Online bidding will utilize a refresh

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