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Building is on record pace again with B.C. agri-food exports B.C. food businesses sold more products outside of Canada than ever before in 2015, with exports reaching a record $3.5 billion, and that number is anticipated to grow as the Governments of Canada and British Columbia continue efforts to promote high quality B.C. food overseas.

One way the two governments are working with B.C. companies to build on the almost 20% growth in exports from 2014 is through an Export Ready Business Catalogue. The Catalogue features close to 100 B.C. producers of fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, packaged food, natural health products and beverage makers, and all of them are ready to sell. Each profile includes an introduction to the company or association and their products, their current export markets, and markets they are interested in expanding to. The guide represents B.C.’s diverse agri-food and seafood sector, and includes everything from sea urchins to cereals, and waffles to wine. The guides will be available in multiple languages, on-line and at trade offices and shows.

B.C.’s top five 2015 agri-food export markets were U.S. ($2.5 billion), China ($343 million), Japan ($186 million), Hong Kong ($63 million) and South Korea ($54 million).

The fastest growing of the top 10 export markets in 2015 were South Korea (63%), Ukraine (56%), China (33%), the United Kingdom (25%) and the United States (24%).

Of the $3.5 billion, B.C. exported $2.4 billion worth of agri-food products to about 150 markets in 2015, an increase in value of 23% over 2014.

The top five agri-food exports in 2015 were $294 million in food preparations for manufacturing; $218 million in blue-

berries; $159 million in baked goods; $131 million in mushrooms; and $124 million in chocolate and cocoa preparations.

The remaining $1.1 billion were exports of B.C. seafood products to 79 markets, an increase of 15% in value from 2014.

The top five seafood export products in 2015 were $411 million in farmed Atlantic salmon; $116 million in crabs; $50 million in shrimp & prawns; 44 million in hake; and $44 million in geoduck clams.

“Canadian agri-food and seafood products are among the best in the world.

This investment will help showcase these high quality products internationally, resulting in more market opportunities, growth and jobs for the Canadian agrifood sector.,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Federal Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood.

“The partnership between the B.C. and federal governments and B.C. food companies has resulted in a 20% growth in exports in one year, and a new record of $3.5 billion set in 2015. The ExportReady Catalogue unveiled today builds on that by introducing almost 100 B.C. companies that are ready to sell to buyers worldwide, and showcases the innovation, entrepreneurship and high quality products made by British Columbians, and enjoyed worldwide, noted provincial minister of Agriculture, Norm Letnick.

David Lee Kwen, President, Misty Mountain Specialties has noted that since 2000, Misty Mountain Specialties has been exporting internationally with the help of the federal and provincial governments. Trading has become much simpler and more effective through these partnerships, and the catalogue is another

way for B.C. companies to build on that.

Chelsea Sang, Business Development Manager with Pacific Rim Shellfish agrees “The Growing Forward 2 program has proven to be instrumental with our business’ success. Now with the new Export Ready Business Catalogue, we are excited to be able to have yet another resourceful tool for us to build and develop opportunities with buyers from around the world.”

Marco Mazzucco, Director with Asti Holdings Ltd. said being an Italian immigrant family it was natural for us to see the market opportunities for our products beyond Canada.

“What a ride it’s been! We’ve worked hard to get our Golden Bonbon almond nougat products on local store shelves and in premium supermarkets in Japan, Korea, China and throughout most of South East Asia. This catalogue will help even more B.C. companies start their own journey of looking, working, travelling and exporting. B.C. has a diverse range of premium products that discerned consumers are waiting for. Now all we need is thicker passports!”

Peter Xotta, Vice President, Planning and Operations, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority noted these types of investments to support local businesses and help increase the province’s international exports also reflect the priorities of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to grow the port in a sustainable manner to effectively facilitate Canada’s increasing trade.

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Government of Canada encourages research on reducing antibiotic use in poultry industry Pierre Breton, Member of Parliament for Shefford and member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and AgriFood, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, today announced an investment of $690,000 to Éleveurs de volailles du Québec (ÉVQ) to help the Quebec poultry industry reduce the preventive use of antibiotics.

Under this project, the Poultry Research Chair at the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will assess various alternative strategies and their effects on flock performance. The latest research into anti-microbial resistance (AMR) builds on a previous project, also funded

by Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, and will seek solutions that can be applied across the entire poultry in-

dustry. ÉVQ’s membership includes all of Quebec’s 814 chicken and turkey producers, who collectively earn over $725 million in farm cash receipts annually.

AAFC supports the development and adoption of industry-led initiatives regarding biosecurity and animal care to support the prudent use of antimicrobials.

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Diesel prices looking to settle in for fall, early winter Canadian diesel prices appear to be settling in for a relatively uneventful autumn, according to an industry watcher.

“Unless we get a vortex kind of winter, when a lot of diesel is used for heating purposes, I think it’s another cheap autumnwinter scenario shaping up,” said Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service’s office in New Jersey.

According to GasBuddy.com, diesel prices across the Prairies vary slightly, with drivers in Alberta paying roughly 86-88 cents per litre, while across the border in Saskatchewan they’re paying 95-97 cents. Manitoba came in toward the top end, with motorists looking at average prices of 96 cents, as of Tuesday.

High inventories are one reason for the decrease in diesel prices, along with continued softness in the crude oil market.

“Diesel prices are very palatable right now and below where they were last year by a considerable amount,” Kloza said.

Prices for crude oil are currently hanging just under the US$45 dollar a barrel mark, the threshold at which shale gas wells in the U.S. find it economically viable to operate.

That trend should help keep diesel right where it is, Kloza said.

“It’s difficult to find any people who are calling for a spike in crude oil prices in the next 10 months,” he said.

The lowest projections, he said, call for diesel to head lower for a brief “cup of coffee” in the US$30-$40 a barrel range, or possibly jump to temporary highs of US$50 or US$55 a barrel.

One cautionary note he put forward, however, is that the diesel market likes to pursue extreme swings.

“Diesel is prone to momentum traders. Most of the business is done by machines,” he said.

On a wholesale level, the diesel market was somewhat tumultuous during August, which makes the calmness in the retail market all the more notable.

“August was tri-polar. Crude oil, gas and diesel started all in a bear market. Then it went to a bull market and ended on a bearish note,” he said.

Still, with some analysts calling for the La Nina weather phenomenon to keep temperatures mild at the beginning of winter,

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Are you thirsting for craft beer brew opportunities?

One of the largest craft brewers in B.C. and only brewery in Canada with malting plant Three flags fly proudly over Saanichton Farm – one for country, one for tractor and one for beer. For Bryce Rashleigh, they are visible reminders of what keeps the farm growing, and what they are growing for.

“The whole local food movement is huge on Vancouver Island,” he says. “People are more supportive of my farm and what I do when they see the connection to what they eat and drink.”

Rashleigh is one of four farmers on Vancouver Island growing barley on contract for Phillips Brewing and Malting.

A leader in the craft brewing industry in British Columbia, the company built a malting plant in 2015, and is working with local farmers to increase barley acreage on the Island.

“It’s a growing part of our business,” says Rashleigh, who has more than doubled his barley acres since the malt plant was built. “It’s exciting to be part of starting something new for Vancouver Island.

Phillips has put $1 million into building this malting plant, and it’s up to us farm-

ers to help them out.”

Brewery with its own malting plant Matt Phillips is something of a legend in craft brewing circles, and is not averse to taking risks. In 2001, the young brewer financed his start-up with credit card debt and started brewing beer in a windowless apartment in Victoria. Fifteen years later, Phillips Brewing and Malting is one of the largest craft brewers in B.C., and the only brewery in Canada with its own malting plant.

“When you’re brewing you are intimately aware of your raw ingredients,” Phillips says. “I love the idea of bringing local barley into our system. It’s a great way to give more of a signature to our beer, and we’re able to take more control over that part of the supply chain.”

Sourcing local raw ingredients Vancouver Island growers are currently producing 40 per cent of the 1,200 tonnes of barley that the brewery uses each year; the rest is sourced from

the B.C. Peace River region. The company is actively pursuing new growers on the Island and promoting barley as a rotational crop to get more acreage into production.

“It’s not like there’s a shortage of malt barley in Canada, but there’s a shortage of Vancouver Island barley,” Rashleigh says. “With the local market right now, they basically can use anything producers can grow. It doesn’t necessarily pay a lot more, but it feels good to be part of the food and beverage industry.”

One of the barriers for farmers has been the availability of equipment. High land values and smaller fields require Island growers to get resourceful to make it work.

“Fortunately I’ve been able to make it work with some landowners who are supportive, and by bringing in good used equipment from the Prairies,” Rashleigh says.

The simultaneous development of infrastructure for brewer and barley growers is creating a unique opportunity and market in the region.

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Big Macs and oil: What do they say about the Canadian dollar?

The Farm Credit Canada Ag Economist blog has often emphasized the importance of the Canadian dollar on Canadian farm income.

We also recently discussed the value of the Canadian dollar in relation to the health of the Canadian economy. A frequent question we often receive is: “Will the Canadian dollar climb or fall relative to the U.S. dollar?”

There are a number of different ways to project the future value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar. Let’s focus on two fairly different approaches: The Economist’s Big Mac index and the historical relationship between oil and the dollar.

The Big Mac says the loonie is slightly undervalued. McDonalds Big Mac, by design is a standard commodity around the world.

The price of a Big Mac in Canada and the U.S. should be fairly identical, or at least evolve slowly to the same price when expressed in the same currency.

In The Economist’s recent Big Mac survey, the average price of a Big Mac in the U.S. was US $5.04 and the average price was $6.00 in Canada. With the Canadian dollar trading at $0.77 U.S. the Big Mac Index would suggest that the Canadian dollar is undervalued by approximately nine per cent relative to the U.S. dollar. This index would suggest that Canadian dollar will eventually appreciate, perhaps to as much as US $0.84.

Oil tells a different story.

While the Burger-economics is a fun way to look at currency valuations, there are a number of other external factors that can come into play. For example, the price of burgers could climb in the U.S., driven by higher income and strong demand for retail foods. A better way to gauge the value of the loonie is to analyse the historical relationship between the Canadian and U.S. dollar relative to the price of oil. Oil export receipts matter a great deal to the Canadian economy. Its price also indicative of the strength of demand for the commodities Canada offers in global markets.

The relationship suggests that the loonie is approximately one per cent higher than what it should be, therefore appropriately valued relative to the U.S. dollar. Future movements in the exchange rate should match movements in the price of oil.

A low Canadian dollar influences the price of agricultural commodities and farm inputs.

We’ve given you two very simple indicators to help you project costs and receipts and obviously neither is perfect. In reality, the future path of the Canadian dollar rests on the strength of the world economy relative to our own. And that’s a far more complex discussion.

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Trying to extract some value Grains passed the halfway point of September with not much more grain harvested compared to the start of the month, some concerns over planting in Brazil, and a fresh set of W.A.S.D.E. numbers from the U.S.D.A. on Monday, September 12th. In said report, the numbers were mostly bearish as the government agency confirmed again what we already know, it’s a big crop (the question is now is just how big?).

We continue to question how many acres of what corn or soybeans will get planted in Brazil and Argentina while also being cognizant of currency values. Finally, Hanjin, the 7th-largest shipping company in the world declared bankruptcy recently, which has pushed up the prices of containers significantly as remaining solvent carriers try to extract as much value from the market as possible with one of their competitors now out of the picture.

Combing back to the W.A.S.D.E. report, the U.S.D.A. is calling for a record U.S> soybeans crop with average U.S. yields at 50.6 bu/ ac (+1.7 from August and +1.4 above the pre-report guesstimate), meaning total output would be 4.2 Billion bushels. Given the tick up in both domestic and export demand towards the end of the 2015/16 crop year, U.S. ending stocks for 2015/16 were dropped to 195 million bushels but with the large crop and demand only slightly higher (a record 2 Billion bushels in exports though!), 2016/17 will end with 365 million bushels still available. For Canadian canola, the U.S.D.A. is calling for an 18 million tonne crop, but with some significantly revised ending stocks from years past, exports at 9.6 million tonnes, and domestic consumption at 8.55 million tonnes, 2016/17 carryout is still sitting close to 2 million tonnes.

For the U.S. corn crop, average yields were pegged at 174.4 bu/ac (-0.7 from last month, +1 from the pre-report guesstimates), meaning a record crop of 15.09 Billion bushels (albeit the forecast is down from last month because of the reduction in the yield forecast). Globally, corn carryout was generally unchanged at around 220 million tonnes, but the noticeable difference was in Brazilian and Argentinian production, pegged at 82.5 million and 36.5 million tonnes respectively (or +23% and 30% year-over-year!). As for wheat, production upgrades in Canada (now forecasted at 30.5 million tonnes), Australia (27.5 million), and Kazakhstan (16.5 million tonnes) lifted the total 2016/17 global output but stronger demand as it competes with corn

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Rainy western weather hampers harvest progress

By Richard Kamchen Ongoing wet conditions have slowed harvest operations in Alberta and Manitoba.

“It’s not like we’re getting long periods of rainy weather,” says James Wright, risk analyst with Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corp. “We’re getting a good day or two and then a shower, or a nice day and then two or three days of showers.

It’s just enough to keep everything wet and we can’t get things to dry up.”

It’s been a wet season in Alberta, where two-thirds of the province received 350 millimetres or more of precipitation since May 20, according to Alberta Agriculture.

Precipitation has been especially heavy in areas northwest of Edmonton.

“It’s unbelievable how you can go from very dry one year to very wet the next one, but they’re really getting drowned there, especially in the last couple of weeks,” Wright says.

Crop yield is all but set but quality remains somewhat up in the air.

A break from Manitoba rain In Manitoba, a return of sunshine and warm temperatures in most parts of the province this week have been a welcome change from the saturated conditions that challenged field operations.

The wet weather kept farmers out of their fields and also produced high grain moisture contents. Farmers are either waiting for their crops to dry down further before harvesting, or putting their tough grain in aeration bins or grain dryers.

Harvest progress variable “Even though there have been challenges, we’re still noting some good progress,” says Pam de Rocquigny, Manitoba Agriculture cereal crops specialist. “Our winter cereals harvest is complete and spring cereals are coming off and some producers are actually done.”

Yields and quality range Reported yields continue to range widely: As of Monday, spring wheat yields ranged from 30 to 90 bushels per acre, barley 60 to 100 bushels per acre, oats 80 to 175 bushels per acre, field peas 15 to 50 bushels per acre, and canola 10 to 55 bushels per acre.

“There are some areas that have had a good growing season and been able to realize good yield potentials,” de Rocquigny says, adding excess moisture has capped yields in other places.

For canola and peas, saturation has also brought disease pressure, which is also limiting yields.

A number of hail storms that hit various areas of the province during the growing season also contributed to the lower end of yield ranges. Crop quality might be similarly wide ranging as a result of damaging weather.

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Ag industry keeps an eye on possible mergers

By Neil Billinger

Business news is often just as fast-moving as the grain and livestock markets.

Large multi-national companies are looking to create new operating synergies and efficiencies in an effort to improve the bottom line. Dow/Dupont, Bayer/Monsanto and Syngenta/ ChemChina are all recent examples of potential mergers and sales this year alone.

The latest example is in the fertilizer sector and involves two important Canadian companies. PotashCorp and Agrium confirmed Aug. 30 that they had started preliminary discussions regarding a “potential merger of equals.” A news release stated there was no assurance that any transaction would result from these discussions.

The merger negotiations are being held as both fertilizer and global grain markets are in decline. This has led to cost cutting measures, such as mine layoffs and reducing production.

PotashCorp is the world’s largest fertilizer producer by capacity, but Agrium has an extensive national and international retail distribution network with over 1,400 facilities and more than 3,800 crop consultants. Farm organizations in Canada and the United States are pondering what this could do to market competition and their fertilizer bills.

“With Agrium having that large retail side, what is that going to do to the independents and other companies that are buying

from PotashCorp?” asks Norm Hall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. “PotashCorp is more than just potash. It’s also phosphate and nitrogen.”

Hall, who farms near Wynyard in east-central Saskatchewan, is waiting to see if there is a deal that would end up requiring approval from the federal Competition Bureau.

“Raising our voice (now) is not going to stop it if the two CEO’s or board of directors decide that they are going in that direction. It’s the Competition Bureau and discussions there that will put parameters around an amalgamation and what they can

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PotashCorp was the subject of a hostile takeover bid by mining giant BHP Billiton in 2010. The federal government blocked the bid saying a sale of the world’s largest fertilizer company would not provide a “net benefit” to the country.

A merger of two Canadian based companies could be more palatable to domestic regulators. However, there would still be the question of where to locate the head office of a merged company. PotashCorp is based in Saskatoon while Agrium has its headquarters in Calgary.

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Understanding financial ratios key to farm health

1. Current Ratio: measuring liquidity Calculating your current ratio Liquidity is your first line of defense when an operation experiences difficulties.

Current assets are short-term liquid assets that can reasonably be converted into cash in a year. It includes cash, inventories of inputs and finished products, and accounts receivables (money you are owed and are expected to be paid in a year).

Current liabilities are expenses and payments due in a year. It includes unpaid invoices for inputs such as seed and animal feed, and payments for a mortgage or a line of credit.

The current ratio is constructed by dividing the value of current assets by the value of current liabilities.

A current ratio above 1 is ideal because it shows current assets are greater than current liabilities. The higher the current ratio the more liquid the operation. But be mindful that a ratio which is too high can also suggest you aren’t putting your money to work.

A higher return-on-assets ratio means that a farm is more profitable, and is better able to leverage assets to turn a profit.

Agricultural operations are all different.

These three ratios will vary depending on size, sector, and the maturity of the business.

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2. Debt-to-Assets Ratio: measuring solvency Calculating your debt-to asset ratio The debt-to-asset ratio is constructed by dividing the value of total liabilities by the value of total assets. It measures the proportion of total assets financed by debt, an indicator called leverage.

Total liabilities include long term debt (e.g., vehicle and mortgage debt) as well as shortterm liabilities (e.g., line of credit and unpaid invoices).

A lower debt-to-asset ratio brings flexibility to an operation if it has to withstand unexpected challenges, or to seize opportunities that arise in the marketplace (such as expansion, diversification, etc.).

3. Return-on-Assets Ratio: measuring profitability The return-on-assets ratio is calculated by dividing net income by the value of total assets.

Calculating your return-on-assets ratio Net income is revenues minus operating expenses. Revenues are cash brought in as a result of business activity. For example, revenues could be crop yields (or animal weights) multiplied by the price received per bushel (or per animal). Expenses include all operating expenses. But be careful, prepaid expenses (e.g., fertilizer purchased this year for use next year) are not to be included in the calculation for net income this year.

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Canadian agriculture remains in a strong financial position. The balance sheet of agriculture is healthy, but could face some challenges as farm income flattens and land appreciation slows.

Yet, financial risks for Canadian farms remain small with projections of low interest rates and strong net cash income supportive of the balance sheet.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT

Grain Future Prices - as of September 16, 2016 Last 422.66s 457.30 463.90 468.70 Last 388-0s 401-0 423-0 438-0 Last 333-2s 416-2 432-2 443-4 Last 545-6s 492-6 503-4 512-0 Last 333-4 344-0 351-0 Last 174-0 186-0 191-0s Last 958-4 964-0 967-0 Last 32.14 32.37 32.60 Last 311.2 310.0 309.9

Change + 1.10 + 1.60 + 1.70 + 2.30 Change - 7-4 + 1-4 + 0-6 + 1-0 Change - 8-0 + 0-2 + 0-2 + 1-0 Change - 8-2 + 1-4 + 1-6 + 1-2 Change + 3-4 + 3-6 + 4-0 Change + 1-0 + 0-2 - 2-6 Change + 8-0 + 8-2 + 8-2 Change + 0.10 + 0.09 + 0.09 Change + 2.6 + 2.8 + 2.8

Open 0.00 455.20 461.50 468.00 Open 0-0 398-0 421-6 437-0 Open 0-0 415-4 431-4 441-6 Open 0-0 491-0 501-4 511-6 Open 329-0 340-0 346-6 Open 172-6 185-0 0-0 Open 949-0 953-6 957-4 Open 32.09 32.33 32.54 Open 307.2 306.1 306.2

High 422.66 459.40 465.70 469.50 High 388-0 402-2 424-4 438-6 High 333-2 418-4 434-4 444-0 High 545-6 496-6 507-2 516-4 High 333-6 344-0 351-0 High 174-4 186-0 197-0 High 964-6 969-6 972-2 High 32.30 32.55 32.76 High 314.3 312.9 312.5

Low 422.66 455.00 461.50 466.60 Low 388-0 393-6 416-6 431-6 Low 333-2 410-4 428-0 437-4 Low 545-6 490-4 501-4 511-2 Low 327-4 337-6 344-6 Low 172-2 185-0 191-0 Low 945-6 951-0 954-6 Low 31.94 32.18 32.41 Low 306.7 305.3 305.4

Prev. Stl. 421.56 455.70 462.20 466.40 Prev. Stl. 395-4 399-4 422-2 437-0 Prev. Stl. 341-2 416-0 432-0 442-4 Prev. Stl. 554-0 491-2 501-6 510-6 Prev. Stl. 330-0 340-2 347-0 Prev. Stl. 173-0 185-6 193-6 Prev. Stl. 950-4 955-6 958-6 Prev. Stl. 32.04 32.28 32.51 Prev. Stl. 308.6 307.2 307.1

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Can a horse smell your attitude?

Our annual Extreme Horsemanship competition and clinic was at the end of June. It was well attended with 4H club joining us and trying out a junior course for the first time in the morning before lunch. The more advanced course was in the afternoon followed by a tug of war and a egg and spoon race done by standing on the back of a wagon pulled by a team of percherons. After that, we had a potluck supper chili cook off and a dance.

The day before was what we call the Competition Clinic where I explain to the participants how the competition works, how to get points, and help them prepare a bit for the competition the following day. This year I managed to get Mark Grafton, a well-known horseman, to do the judging of both competitions. Mark and his wife Laura joined us at the ranch a few days before the competition. He brought 2 young horses he wanted to get started and to be able to ride together before the event started. I was really looking forward to having them join me at the Horse Ranch. While I hadn’t known them long or very well, I had a feeling they might be my type of people and had a lot of horse experience and knowledge to share with me and my students. My radar was right on track.

Mark and Laura have been cattle ranchers for 30 some years. Mark has been starting colts and dealing with all the tough horses his father could find since he was a kid. I believe he was working with the tough ones when he was 9 years old. His father would bring home any horse that other people couldn’t deal with and give it to his two boys and tell them to get to work. Mark’s father was a trainer for the cavalry and trained the last cavalry horses that actually went into battle. Amazing really to stop and think about. Getting people and horses ready to go into battle. The training had to be incredible to train horses to be go into that type of situation. That’s another story in itself. I asked Mark if he would mind sharing some of his thoughts about horses and horsemanship as he worked with his colts in the round pen. I was enjoying each day watching someone that was comfortable, skilled and efficient at their job. I’ve started over 2 thousand colts myself and I really appreciated this rare opportunity to hear and watch someone of Mark’s experience share his thoughts and techniques. I’m guess-

ing that Mark has started that many or more horses and having Mark here was an incredible opportunity to learn something that you may never learn on your own.

As the round pen session went on, Mark shared his thoughts and one in particular I had not heard before and had not thought about myself. It was like looking in a creek and seeing a big nugget of gold. I have since spent much time thinking about it.

I guess before hitting the cowboy trail, Mark had spent time at University studying something to do with science and animals, smells, hormones and their ability to smell and how smells affected animals.

I have long preached that a horse can sense our attitude and that a good attitude will go along way with a horse. Mark added that he believes that they can smell our attitude or what we are feeling. He went on to say that horses have a keen sense of smell and I would definitely agree with that. They are always smelling the grass, the air, each other, objects and then there is always some kind of response after they have done their smelling. I’ve watched a gelding put his nose under the flank of a stallion and smell; watched them smell each other; watched stallions smell mares and walk away and, other times, stay right there. Mark believes, and I’m leaning strongly with him, that our attitude or thoughts which creates our attitude can be smelled by a horse. I have definitely seen the immediate difference in behavior of a horse from one person to another at the same moment. We give off different smells if we are scared, mad, happy, angry, and so on.

I got thinking how, over the last 10 years or so, I have been getting more and more horses that seem to want to have their muzzles close to my face. Mark mentioned he also has horses that do the same thing and he believes they are smelling something they like. I had noticed a change over the years but just thought I was spending so much time with horses I was starting to smell like them. I hadn’t give it much thought until he brought it up.

He told us a story about a horse that tried real hard to buck him off and the horse finally stopped and he rubbed the horse and said thanks a lot I really appreciate that. His wife was standing there and asked why did you

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thank that horse for bucking, Mark said “I was thanking him for stopping bucking.” Mark could have moaned and groaned, got mad and blamed the horse that was trying to buck him off; but instead, he watched his thoughts because they become your attitude and chose a positive, progressive view point that just maybe that horse could smell. I like the way Mark thinks. It is real easy look for things to complain about but maybe it makes you smell, “bad”. The thoughts and attitudes we have impact much more than we realize and can make for an enjoyable day or life or a miserable day or life. What lies before us or what lies behind

us are small matters as to what lies within us.

Something to think about! A big thanks to my friends Mark and Laura for sharing their years of experience and knowledge.

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Pain recognition and all the signs to look for

By Rose Tubman RVT In the world of human medicine, assessing pain is as simple as asking, “Where does it hurt?” In the world of veterinary medicine, however, we don’t have the same luxury.

Diagnosing and treating pain in animals is made more difficult by the fact that most animals will try to hide their pain, and it requires close study of their body language, behaviours, and vital signs. As pet owners you are most aware of your pet’s ‘normal’ and are more likely to be able to recognize differences which could indicate discomfort. Do you know the signs to watch for?

In general, any animal which has an unexpected change in routine should be checked out for possible medical issues. A sudden change in drinking (drinking significantly more or significantly less), appetite, or activity levels is often a good indicator of underlying problems. An animal which has pain in a leg will limp or favour that limb, and may guard it from touch.

Pain in the belly can manifest as a ‘tucked up’ appearance or hunched back, while pain in the back will often lead to a stiff, stilted gait and reluctance to sit or difficulty rising after laying down.

Dogs who are painful may whine, cry, or attempt to bite especially if the sore area is touched. A painful dog may have a rapid heart rate and rapid breathing rate, or may pant constantly despite not being hot or active. Their eyes may appear dark as their pupils dilate, and they will often squint or blink frequently.

They may struggle to find a comfortable resting place, getting up and lying down or changing position often. They may lick a sore area constantly, particularly a paw or limb. If your dog is a paler colour such as white or cream, you may

notice reddish-brown staining where they have been licking.

Cats are particularly adept at hiding their true feelings.

Signs that your cat is uncomfortable or painful are subtle and varied. Your cat may sleep more than they usually do or in a different position, such as a tight ball or hunched up.

They may hiss or growl when touched, or actively avoid human contact. Although purring is typically a sign of contentment or happiness, cats will purr to soothe themselves when stressed and non-stop purring in the absence of a ‘happy’ stimulus like petting can be an indication of something wrong. Cats are also particular creatures and a cat which has stopped grooming (may have lank, greasy fur or mats) or is over grooming a particular spot to the point of irritation should be examined by a veterinarian. Litter box habits are important too – if your cat suddenly begins to urinate or defecate outside the litter box, chances are something is wrong.

As prey animals, horses are also skilled in hiding their pain. Most horse owners are familiar with the signs of abdominal pain (colic): sweating, biting, kicking, or looking at their sides, wanting to lie down and roll, no appetite, and reluctance or inability to pass feces. More subtle signs of pain include glassy eyes with dilated pupils and tight muscles or wrinkles around the eye socket, holding the jaw tightly or grinding teeth, an increase in breathing rate with flared nostrils, a rigid or unusual stance such as ‘parking out’, rocking weight from side to side, switching the tail (in the absence of flies), or playing with food and water without eating or drinking. A change in behavior such as suddenly becoming girthy or misbehaving while ridden can indicate back or gut pain. A reluctance

to eat or be bridled combined with dropping food can often indicate mouth pain such as that from overgrown teeth.

Signs of pain in cattle are similar to those in horses. A painful bovine will often seem depressed, standing in one place for long periods with the head in a low position and minimal interest in their surroundings. They may spend increased time lying down, or get up and lie down again several times. They may grunt or groan and grind their teeth.

They will often have decreased appetites and a decrease in rumination. Calves in particular may show increased head shaking, ear and tail flicking, and foot stamping in the absence of flies. When handled, they may become extremely

agitated. Milking cows will show decreased milk production. Breathing and heart rates may be high with flared nostrils and a tucked up appearance to the abdomen. With extreme abdominal pain, they may adopt a tight stance with one hind food directly in front of the other.

If you feel that your pet is experiencing pain, especially if it has been going on for a long time, please call and book an appointment with your skilled veterinarian in order to assess them. There are many different methods of pain control, and your veterinarian will find the right one for both you and your animal to keep you both happy and pain-free! www.dcvet.ca

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How a livestock antibiotic strategy can save you time

By Craig Lester As the word antimicrobial gains awareness across the livestock community, a Canadian veterinarian is using the opportunity to highlight the importance of producers having an antibiotic strategy in place.

Cody Creelman is a veterinarian and managing partner of Veterinary Agri-Health Services in Airdrie, Alta.

He says increased awareness is good as treatment practices have changed.

“No longer is it good enough just have an on-farm pharmacy of antimicrobials,” Creelman says. “You need that game plan with your veterinarian in terms of a strategic health protocol.”

That way, he says, farmers know when they have an animal afflicted with a specific disease, it will respond to antibiotics and that the farmer and veterinarian are making the most appropriate choice.

Creelman adds this can also help when treatment doesn’t quite go as planned.

“It definitely also helps changing antibiotics up or adding adjunctive therapy in terms of an anti-inflammatory or if an

antibiotic wasn’t effective the first time, change the category or class (of cattle) to a different antibiotic. All those can increase our chances of treatment.”

He says while having a plan has been standard at feedlots across Alberta since the 1980s, he’s started to see the planning pick-up with cow-calf producers in the last five years. “(There are) Guys wanting to come in before calving or before their fall run and wanting to sit down with us and go through and set up an entire protocol book,” Creelman says. “(Then) They know every single vaccine that they are going to use every time and setting up all of those treatments as well beforehand.”

Creelman says plans have become so precise that he has farmers on software that can accurately track down to the millimetre how much of an antibiotic they have used.

“Inventory management is the crux of any business that deals with inventory, so we know exactly where it is going, where there is slippage and what the true cost actually is,” Creelman says.

He says the producers who do the work upfront will save themselves time in the end and make for fewer phone calls to their vet.

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Cattle producers committed to continual improvement their destination injury free (Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, AAFC.) The same Canadian research also found that over 95% of cattle spend less than 30 hours in transit with the average long haul trip lasting 16 hours in length.

Researchers are also looking into more specific aspects of cattle transport and how they affect the wellbeing of the animal.

Examples of such areas include but are not limited to: comparing the stress of unloading and reloading versus the stress of completing the journey, effect of temperature, trailer design, loading densities, and how a trucker drives. In addition, it will be important to understand whether rest stops do, in fact, relieve stress. For example, rest stops can facilitate the spread of respiratory or other diseases, especially on vulnerable animals.

Answering these questions is all part of the pursuit towards continued improvement of animal welfare in the beef industry.

Industry has also been involved in a number of initiatives aimed on improving cattle transport. The Canadian Livestock Transport (CLT) is a certification program that provides training and support services for livestock truckers, shippers, and receivers. The recently revised Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle and Alberta Farm Animal Care’s Standards of Care for the Care of Compromised and Unfit Animals are tools to help producers make pre-transport decisions. These include ensuring animals are fit for the entire journey in transit and how to take specific precautions for animals that need special provisions to ensure that they arrive safely.

Calls to update Canada’s livestock transportation regulations have been discussed for over a decade, and industry is aware that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will likely be proposing changes to the regulations in the near future. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has emphasized the importance that any regulatory change needs to be based on scientific evidence and wherever possible, use outcome based guidelines that focus on the animal. If animals step off the truck in good shape - no injuries and minimal indicators of stress - the outcome was achieved. If avoidable negative outcomes occur, penalties are needed.

The CCA believes that for a new rule to be meaningful, the supporting research needs to be done using commercial cattle,

transport trailers, and drivers under typical commercial distances and conditions in Canada. Arbitrary rule changes that are based solely on perception rather than science could potentially result in worse outcomes rather than increasing the positive outcomes being demonstrated by industry today. Canadian cattle producers will support an imposed change that actually improves animal welfare because what is best for the animal is also best for the producer, consumer, and general public.

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Recently, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association chief executive officer Ryder Lee was interviewed on CBC’s The National, where he addressed a number of these concerns while pointing out the good job Canadian cattle producers are doing when it comes animal care and welfare, which includes transporting their animals. The level of news coverage on livestock transport is not likely to go away anytime soon, however, as the ongoing trial of long-time anti-animal-agriculture activist Anita Krajnc continues to get media attention. Krajnc faces a criminal mischief charge for pouring an ‘unknown liquid’ into a livestock trailer containing pigs while the truck was stopped at a traffic light en route to the processors in June 2015. The pigs’ owner complained to police as he was concerned there were contaminants in the water. The trial was the impetus for The National’s interview on animal welfare.

As Lee explains in the clip, industry is focused on good outcomes for their livestock and producer dollars are spent on research to determine how to improve things even further. As transparency is crucial on animal care and welfare issues, the industry will continue to engage with the public on the positive outcomes currently being achieved and how we are finding ways to further reduce stress on cattle when they are transported.

When it comes to understanding the effects transportation has on cattle, the Canadian beef industry has not taken a back seat approach. In collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), academia, animal welfare experts, veterinarians, truckers, and animal care advocacy groups, cattle producers have invested substantial dollars into research to measure how the industry was performing and to seek ways to minimize the stress on the animal. These studies found that 99.95% of animals on a longer haul (over 4 hours) reach their destination injury free and 99.98% of animals on a short haul (<4 hours) reach

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Beef quality audit in Canadian beef plants come Sept/Oct The National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) was first undertaken in 1995 with the intent to measure quality defects which could be managed primarily through the efforts of cattle producers. In addition to benchmarking quality parameters, the NBQA supports the development of strategies and research to reduce the incidence of defects. The 2016/17 audit of beef carcasses is the fourth to be completed and follows the third audit in 2010/11.

Slaughter plants from Eastern and Western Canada are participating in the audit. As in the past, each plant will be visited in September-October 2016 (fall visit), January-February 2017 (winter visit) and April-May 2017 (spring visit) to capture seasonal trends. Observations will be made on cattle immediately after stunning, following removal of the hide and on the offal collection table. Cattle will be assessed for attributes which include the

presence of brands, horns, tag (manure or mud on the hide), bruises, surface injection site lesions, body condition score, liver abscesses, and condemnations. Carcass grading will be collected manually in the cooler, as well as from plant computer vision grading systems. On an overall basis, the estimated cost of quality defects in the 2010/11 audit was $61.80/head and $197.2 million total. While the length of time since the previous audit made comparisons somewhat difficult, it is likely that the cost of defects has been decreased since the 1998/99 estimate of $82.62/head and $273.7 million. The 2016/17 evaluation will provide the Canadian industry an additional benchmark.

The NBQA beef plant component builds on the recently completed NBQA retail study which examined beef quality and Canadian consumer satisfaction with beef steaks.

Cdn Beef rolls out phase two of beef brand producer launch As a part of the Canadian Beef Brand launch, Canada Beef began a national print ad campaign in an effort to reach over 68,500 Canadian beef producers. Canada Beef has recently launched the second phase of the campaign, during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, August 9-11.

The latest ad is designed to communicate the value and meaning of the Canadian beef brand and how producers can be a part of the brand story. The message supports the premise of the National Beef Strategy and recent conference theme, which is to work together to drive, enhance and sustain loyalty for Canadian beef.

Canada Beef would like to invite producers and industry partners across the country to join The League, and work together to reach the consumer with the Canadian beef brand story. Producers are encouraged to sign up, and share the webpage with other industry members. One in six producers at CBIC signed up for The League.

There is also a survey available, which Canada Beef has produced in an effort to strengthen the Producer Pillar of the Canadian beef brand story. They are seeking evidence of producers’ positive efforts towards producing world-class Canadian beef.

The survey can be accessed on The League page of the website.

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1

10-S/A Lease payment Buy 1 Now & Buy a Twin later for 2,000 bu/hr

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, #415500 call for price msrp $522,000 frt & rear wts, F/R diff/lock, 200 amp alt, 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $21,500 174 gal fuel tank, hyd P/brakes, Tran oil LEASE to Own this 550 Versatile Tractor heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 frt, 10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $30,350 + rv 3 #199350 call for price msrp $288,000 2016 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38

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

2

SIMPLE DRIER BASE in lue of cement.

8” X 4” Wide Flange on screw pilings

10-S/A Lease payment

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

2

Tier 3

2016 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38

2015 375 Versatile 375hp DC 12 spd Std QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 hyd 58 gpm #248250 call for price msrp $343,000 305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 D 31 hr

#390500

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

call for price msrp $490,000

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

3

16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm hyd 4 hyd

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

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

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

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

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

*257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 179,000 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000

$298,250 w/16’ blade $209,000

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

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

call for price

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

36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580 Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

SX280 Sprayer, rear-duals air ride, gps 120’ Alum 1200 gal #399600 msrp $ 479,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $32,000 $ 438,000

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

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

$- 2,000 New Agri-Tech 35.7 128

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

Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boo

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

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

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

Steel boom 1200 gal #394840

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28’ Vers Vertical Tillage harr #85230 $104,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage harr #95240 $112,000 36’ Vers Vertical Tillage harr #110250$135,000 40’ Vers Vertical Tillage harr #125260$155,000

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

120’

32’V-Wing Ditcher

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm #29940 $ 39,900

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

The Last 2 - 305’s for Sale

OFFER Ends Sept 30 / 2016 on these units $10,000 Deposit , Ba

LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

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

When the LAST lease payment is made

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

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

Payout the residual value or Finance the residual value OAC.

71’ Tow Behind add $ 13,000 61’ Tow Behind add $ 7,000

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The Northern Horizon, September 23, 2016 Model 1214 Unloader

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$62,040

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$ 13,335 dis

$ 3,720 dis

$ 16,040 dis

Pi RP $56,840

MSRP $45,620

Pi RP $57,940

$43,500

$41,900

$41,900

15 D1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB i265515 $315-84 mbw 14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4 i661523 po $299-84 mbw 15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420 $292-84 mbw

36 mpg

V6 Gas 33 mpg

32 mpg

$33,000 $ 11,550 dis

$ 9,700

$ 14,030 dis

Pi RP $54,050

16 G1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i807492

$271-84 mbw

$ 8,030 dis

MSRP $40,930

$41,700

SOLD

5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

MSRP $52,930

$26,900 15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i411381.po

$199-84 mbw

$43,900 15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

36 mpg

120’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 $545,900 5/27 1- OH Blowout 445,000

$ 5,450 dis

$ 14,030 dis

Pi RP $57,650

MSRP $40,930

172,300 $152,000

ayments OAC $16,900

$ 7,350 dis

2012 100’ RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 1965 hrs, SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, A/B whls, Air ride Air Dryer 380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $290,850 7/16 1 only $ 259,000

$281-84 mbw

2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer 3865hr SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $240,850 6/16 1 only $ 209,000

MSRP $48,725

$278-84 mbw

$310-84 mbw 16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365 $260-84 mbw

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538460

36 mpg

$ 7,550 dis

$56,300

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB iv927568

$278-84 mbw

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

ayments OAC $13,000

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

$310-84 mbw

Diesel R/A Susp

16 G/Caravan Crew 3.6L 6spd i701435

Pi RP $56,450

MSRP $41,530

$278-84 mbw 16 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i592392

$255-84 mbw

$41,700 16 G2500 SXT V8 6ACC4X4SB i889487

$ 8,350 dis 82,250

MSRP $33,920

$73,900

$33,920 07 JEEP Ltd leather sunroof 63k 046109 $8,900

16 Cherokee Sport 4x4 3.2L i176314

$ 7,350 dis 77,250

MSRP

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

$ 9,000

$69,900

$445-84 mbw

MSRP $42,930

$42,930

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

Cstm Grill, Hood & Frt bumper

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

191km

191k-kms Diesel

MSRP

18,930

wsb 20,940

$15,900 07 D2500SLTQ/C4x4 N/tire288k i413129

$215-84 mbw

32 mpg

Diesel R/A Susp

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB iv885698

$32,700

32 mpg

blk green

MSRP

alance due May 1 / 2017

$295-84 mbw

$ 8,830 dis

$ 14,750 dis

$67,800

$445-84 mbw

17 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4SBv156740 $445-84 mbw

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

$37,000

36 mpg $ 7,450 dis 75,250

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

MSRP $46,530

$54,730

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i413507

Diesel R/A Susp

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB iv271678

$ 8,830 dis

MSRP $54,730

Pi RP $63,850

MSRP

$8,900

$36,000

$48,725

5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

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

$ 3,130 dis MSRP $39,130

Pi RP $63,850

$56,500

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB iv270568

ift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 7km, hyd coupler, lites, s 1 only 94,000

8hp 540 / 1000 PTO,

$38,900

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

34 mpg

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

yments OAC

$199-84 mbw

2016 ‘s

USED

$209,000

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585384.po

5.7 ,8spd

$ 15,900

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

$271-84 mbw

$ 2,925 dis

MSRP $41,820

$26,900

$52,200

17 G1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB iv237522

$308-84 mbw

32 mpg

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V6 Dsl & Air Ride 38 mpg

r 102,200 $92,000

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All Programs deducted

Price may varys w / Exch

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

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

Sept 16 - 2016

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09 F150 Lariat C/C4x4SB 198k 182129

MSRP

44,100

$38,900

$189-60 12 D3500 Laramie M/C4x4SB i473288 $370-60 mbw

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Nutrition and management: growth implants for beef cattle Growth implants are one of the most effective tools for achieving increased production (up to 13% more gains for the same feed cost) with only a small additional cost for the implant. The cost of implants and implanting them will vary from $2.00 to $6.00. The improved gains can amount to from $5.00 to $10.00 for each additional $1.00 of cost for the implant.

Growth promoting hormones and implants have been used in beef production since the mid 1950’s. It was later found to be more convenient and effective as a pellet implanted between the skin and the cartilage of the ear. The implant released a small amount of the artificial hormone daily over a period of 60 to 120 days.

By the mid 1960’s - and into the 1970’s - new natural hormone products were introduced.

Other products, which stimulated the animal to raise its own level of hormone production, were also registered. Before they could be registered for use all of these products were rigorously tested and proven not to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive failure or other ill effects to both livestock and consumers.

There are three general types of growth implants used in beef production. The first is composed of the natural hormones progesterone, estrogen and testosterone which are produced by the animal. They are used as a single estrogen implant (Compudose®) or as estrogens in combinations (Synovex® , and Component®).

The second contains a biologically active (estrogenic) product, zeranol, which stimulates the animal to produce more of its own natural hormones (Ralgro® ). A third product contains a synthetic testosterone, trenbolone acetate, which is combined with estrogen (Revalor® and

Synovex Plus® ).

The three types of natural hormone growth implant products available are shown in the ‘Active Ingredient’ row in Table 6 of the article Growth Implant Strategies. The natural hormone products are sometimes called ‘endogenous’ because they are the same as those produced by the animal itself.

The hormone combinations are formulated differently for calves, steers and heifers. The products used for steers are a combination of progesterone and the female sex hormone estradiol in the benzoate form. The two products currently registered for use in Canada are Synovex-S® and Component ES ® . The hormone product for heifers contains the estradiol benzoate combined with the male sex hormone testosterone propionate. Synovex-H® and Component E-H® are the products registered for use in Canada. These products are virtually the same and have similar effects and give similar results.

Calf formulations contain the natural hormones progesterone and estradiol benzoate.

The two calf products currently registered for use in Canada, Synovex C ® and Component E-C® , contain a lower dose of the hormones and may be used on calves to be kept as feeders as well as heifer calves kept for breeding.

The one single hormone product, Compudose®, contains estradiol-17 beta in a special silastic plastic implant which releases the active ingredient over a period of up to 200 days.

The extended release is designed to remove the need for reimplanting in a feeding period, which lasts more than 100 to 125 days.

The second type of growth implant contains zeranol, which has the effect of stimulating the

animal to produce more of its own estrogen and other hormones related to growth. The synthetic product is sometimes called ‘exogenous’ because it is not produced by the animal.

Zeranol (Ralgro®) has been available in Canada for more than twenty years. Zeranol is the active ingredient extracted from a mould found in corn. It is mildly estrogenic, with 25% of the estrogenic activity of the natural estrogens at the same dose level.

In 1994 one of the ‘new generation’ of growth implants was registered for use in Canada. Revalor S®, is a combination of a synthetic product, trenbolone acetate (TBA) and estradiol in a ratio of 5:1. The trenbolone acetate is ‘androgenic’ because it mimics the anabolic effect of the male sex hormone testosterone.

TBA is even more effective when combined with the natural female hormone estradiol. A second new generation product, Synovex Plus®, containing a TBA/estradiol ratio of 7:1 has also been introduced.

How Growth Implants Work Growth implants for beef cattle are tiny pellets, usually 2 millimetres in diameter. The one exception is Compudose® which is a flexible cylinder about 30 mm long and 5 mm in diameter. Implants are inserted, with a specially designed hypodermic needle, between the skin and cartilage of the ear. The ear is used because it is not part of the food system so there is no risk of the highly concentrated pellet being found in meat. Once implanted, the active ingredients are slowly released into the animal’s blood stream. This increases the blood hormone level just enough to stimulate additional

growth. At this level the animal’s system directs more of the feed energy consumed toward the production of lean muscle and away from additional fat production. This ‘repartitioning’ of energy toward muscle from fat production is sometimes called an ‘anabolic effect’. As a result implanted animals grow faster, have leaner carcasses at a given weight, and make more efficient use of the feed that they consume. The feeder can raise beef at a lower cost, and the consumer benefits from both the lower cost and leaner cuts of beef.

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$52,900

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TRACTORS/SKID STEERS:

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

SPRAYERS:

FC New & Used Pull Type Sprayers, Various Models Starting At: ..................... $14,900

FEEDING:

Haybuster 2650 With Grain Tank, 3 to choose from: Starting At: .................. $15,900

TILLAGE & SEEDING:

FC 1720 Single Shoot, TBH CNT ...................................................................... $5,900 NH SC380 2008 TBT, VR, 380bu, SS............................................................... $45,000 NH P1060 2011 TBT, VR, 430bu. ISO, DS ....................................................... $64,900 Bourg. 5725 40’ Disc Drill .............................................................................. $34,900 Bourg. 54’x12” Spacing NH3 Applicator With Twin 1250 Tanks, Tow-Between .................................................................................... $145,000

COMBINES & HEADERS:

NH TX66 1995 Combine with Pickup 5725E 3650T ....................................... $22,000 JD 9870 2007 Combine with Pickup, Great Shape, Duals 1600E 1250T ..... Coming In NH Selection Of NH Straight Cut & Draper Headers Various Sizes Available Starting At: ............................................................................. $22,000

GRAIN CARTS, AUGERS & BAGGING EQUIPMENT:

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SWATHERS:

Hesston 9240 2005 30’ Header 1500E........................................................... $48,000

DISCBINES/HAYBINES/RAKES:

E018600 NH 1431 1998 13’ Discbine ............................................................ $11,500 NH 499 2008 12’ Haybine ......................................................................... Coming In JD 946 2015 13’ MoCo ................................................................................. $41,900 NH H7450 2011 13’ Discbine..................................................................... Coming In NH DB313 2014 13’ Discbine..................................................................... Coming In Hesston 12 Wheel V-Rake ................................................................................ $4,900

BALERS:

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

MISC:

Viring72” HighFlow Skid Steer Snow Blower, Excellent Shape. ......................... $4,900

CONSIGNMENTS:

NH Boomer 3040 2012 40hp, Loader, Skid Steer Q/A, CVT Trans. .................. $39,000 NH Boomer 25 2013 Loader & 60” Belly Mount Mower................................. $20,000 Deg 46/5700 2009 10’ 4 Way Blade to fit New Holland T6070 Tractor ........... $16,500 Vers 2145 2008 Loader, Grapple, Manure Fork, 5100 .................................... $89,000 NH TJ375 2005 4WD, Comes With 14’ Degelman 7900 6-Way Dozer 3100 .... $175,000 SpraCoupe 3640 Aluminium Boom, AutoSteer, ............................................. $39,900 MacDon 2930 1996 25’ 960 Header.............................................................. $27,000 Morris 49’ Air Drill With 300bu. Cart ............................................................. $27,500 CaseIH 596 1990 25’ HD Disc, 26” Blades ..................................................... $26,500 Hesston 7170 Forage Harvester........................................................................ $1,900 Cattleac 450 Mixer Wagon ............................................................................ $19,500 CaseIH JX95 2008 FWA, Loader 1300 ............................................................ $61,900 NH BR740A 2006 4’x5’ Round Baler .............................................................. $16,900 NH 575 Square Baler, Accumulator & Two 10 Bale Grapples .......................... $50,000 Wheat-Belt Never used 20’ Electric Bale Elevator .............................................. $5,900 H & S 10 Wheel V-Rake.................................................................................... $6,500 Kubota KC70 Carrier, 700kg Capacity. ............................................................. $9,500 CaseIH 8230, 2012 RWA, Big Singles, Luxury Cab, Pickup Header,1180E, 900T......$270,000 MacDon 9300 1997 25’ 960 Header & 14’ Hay Header 1700 ........................ $42,500 NH SR200 2015 36’ Swather, Roller, GPS, 250 ............................................. $185,000 JD 9600 1997 Combine & Pickup Header, Clean 3630 2670 .......................... $45,000 NH TR98 1996 Combine, Pickup & 30’ Auger Header 3200 ........................... $30,000 Kubota L5740DTH 2011 Tractor with cab, loader, Snow Bucket & Rear Blade 616.... $45,000 Sitrex MK12 2013 12 Wheel V-Rake, Low Acres................................................... $12,600 NH H7450 2013 13’ New Holland Discbine, 1400 acres on unit ............................. $39,900 NH T6.165 T6.165 FWA, Loader, Grapple, Clean 400 ................................... $114,900

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Growing the Future Together: BC Agrifood and Seafood Conference Join hundreds of people Nov 14 & 15, in Kelowna. from BC’s agrifood, seafood and food processing sectors, including producers, processors, retailers, institutional purchasers, transporters and agritech suppliers as we look at the future of food supply security in the province.

Potential topics to be covered at this inaugural conference include: Exploration and understanding of new sector developments. � Best practices around effective branding for the domestic market. Strategies for succession planning and

business continuity. Understanding supply chain management and effects on business operations. Understanding what a business needs to do in order to approach export readiness. How climate change initiatives could impact your organization. Determining what international markets would be best for your business.

Learning about social license/acceptance and the impact of public perception. Innovations in the evolving Agritech industry. Best practices learned from a commercial buyers panel. Steps for securing financing for new entrants. The roles of the Agricultural Land Commission and the Farm Industry Review Board.

Provincial organic food & beverage policies The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture will require all domestically produced and processed food and beverage products marketed in B.C. as “organic” to be certified through an accredited federal or provincial program.

This requirement will take effect in 2018. There are several advantages to the new regulatory approach. It will give consumers clear information about what it means when a food or beverage product is labeled “organic”. Directly contribute to promoting and protecting consumer confidence in B.C. organic food and beverage products. Support increasing market demand for

B.C.’s organic food and beverage products B.C.’s new organic food and beverage product regulatory approach will include compliance and enforcement tools. Once the new regulation is in force (target 2018), organic food and beverage producers and processors will be required to maintain up-to-date proof of certification.

More details about the types of penalties and how to make a complaint will be published as they are available.

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THE BIG BEND

Blueberry Mountain Community Hall and Goodwill Society The Blueberry Mountain Community Hall was built in 1938, approximately 1-1/4 miles north of its present location. From that time until 1949 it was run by the shareholders who had received their shares either by donating labour or cash. In 1948 or 49, Ken Mitchell sawed the hall in half, and moved it down to its present location. Shortly after the move,

the operation of the hall was taken over by the Blueberry Mtn. Community Recreational Association. In the fall of 1949 Jack Birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store burned down, and the hall served as a store for a short time until he could rebuild.

In April 1939 the ladies of the community held a meeting in the home of Mrs. Corbett, to form the Goodwill Club. Mrs. Penny was

HARVEST EQUIPMENT Headers Versatile 4018, fit NH 9030 Bi-Di....................... $7,000

HAYING EQUIPMENT

Honey Bee ST18, fit NH 9030 Bi-Di ............... ........................ $12,000

CONSTRUCTION

NH H8060 w/discbine header ...................... .............. $91,000 NH LS180 (2000), cab, +1800 hrs ................. ...... $22,000 NH RB560 specialty crop ....... $48,500 NH C175 skidsteer............ ..... $32,000 NH 648 baler ......................... $15,000 Case 8450 baler ...................... $4,000

MISC. EQUIP

CONSIGNMENTS

NH TC45DA tractor, cab, loader ..................................... $35,000

Haybuster 2650 processor .. $15,000

Ezee-On 1001 disk ................. $7,000

Kverneland D5 plow............. $8,500

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elected the first president. Then, as now, the main function of the club was to provide or sponsor community activities. The club also supported the Red Cross, C.N.I.B., and various other charitable organizations. During the war years, packages were sent to the men who were overseas from the club, and a library service was also operated with some donated books. The wheel chair that has been in the hall, was purchased for the community by the club, and the first person to make use of it was Mrs. Tyler Sr. At some point in time, the Goodwill Club also assumed the responsibility for care and maintenance of the cemetery, and in 1959 they also took on the operation of the hall. In August of 1962 the club became a registered society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Blueberry Mountain Goodwill Society.

In 1977 Bill Fald from Fourth Creek was hired to frame in an 18 ft. addition to the south side of the hall. Since that time, through donated labour, the plumbing and finishing work in the new part and some renovations on the old part have been carried out. At this time, (March 1981), the end is in sight, so that hope-

fully the inside work will be completed in the near future. Siding on the outside, and landscaping of the grounds are the two major projects left.

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In 1980 as part of Alberta’s 75th Anniversary, the Goodwill Society held a ‘Homecoming’ on the first weekend in August. Over 400 people attended this three-day function, which was probably the largest crowd the hall has ever accommodated. The awards that were handed out were: 1.

The oldest Lady: Mrs. M. Mitchell 2.

The oldest man: Mr. Dick Jackson 3.

Guest from the furthest away: Mrs. Irene Gabler (nee Reeves) 4.

Family still on original land: Myland Mitchell’s

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Largest Family Group at Homecoming: Grahams 6.

Person that was raised, married and stayed in Blueberry, and still here, with family still here as well: Helen Morrison (nee Reeves) Rev. R. Davidson who laid the cornerstone for Munro Presbyterian Church in 1949, and who preached the dedication service in 1951 when the building was completed, returned to take the Homecoming Service in the hall on the Sunday afternoon.

Through the years the hall has been used for many different things: Dances, Bingoes,

Concerts, Movies, Meeting, Parties, Badminton, Square Dancing, Funerals, and Sunday School. There are even some people in the community who remember having their tonsils out, at the travelling clinic that operated out of the hall. It would be impossible to remember all the wedding dances and anniversaries

held in the hall, but two couples that stand out, are Len and Helen Morrison, and Mae and Harry Howell. Both of these couples celebrated their weddings and their 25th Anniversaries in Blueberry Hall. It is certainly safe to say that the hall and the Goodwill Society have served the community well.

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Let’s celebrate National Forest Week In recognition of this year’s theme for Sept. 18-24, 2016, National Forest Week, “True North – Strong and Green”, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has released the following statement: “National Forest Week is a time to reflect on the importance of forests to Canadians, not just as an economic generator but for all the recreational, environmental, wildlife and other values that help define who we are as a nation.

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long way since the industry’s early days when the primary focus was on harvesting trees. Today, we have a much deeper understanding of the interdependent nature of all that our forests have to offer.

“That understanding forms the foundation of my ministry’s recently released forest competitiveness agenda, which maps out the government’s plan to help keep B.C.’s forest sector competitive by focusing on three interrelated goals: healthy, resilient forests; a diverse, globally competitive industry; and stable communities and First Nations.

“The agenda contains 49 strategic actions – from expanding markets for B.C. wood products around the world, to supporting research in new wood-construction technologies and non-traditional uses of wood fibre, to investing money and resources into restoring forests impacted by wildfire and mountain pine beetle.

“B.C. is one of the world’s largest exporters of softwood lumber, a significant global producer of pulp, paper and bioenergy, and a global leader in the production of high-quality wood products from sustainably managed forests.

“About 52 million hectares of B.C.’s land base are certified to internationally recognized standards for sustainable forest management, an important ‘green advantage’ for our international customers.

“B.C.’s forest sector is vital to our economy and our communities, supporting 65,500 well-paying jobs and more than 140 rural economies.

“Our new forest sector competitiveness agenda aims to maintain forestry as a driving force behind B.C.’s economy – especially in rural communities – and sets the stage for the future of the industry throughout the province. phone: (780) 830-0460 fax: (780) 830-1051 “Like the theme for this year’s National Forest Week, B.C. is doing its part to keep the ‘true north strong and green’.”

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Diesel, Good FEL, New Clutch & pressure Plate, 80% Rubber. 250-843-7435 Case IH 1690 Tractor, 90HP, loader, 3pth, standard transmission, 3100 hours. $15,500. Phone: 780-835-1264 For Sale: 1270 Case Tractor (1370 Motor) and Comes with 16’ JD Disc. $7,000. 780-359-2268 For Sale: 800 Versatile Tractor, Good Condition. $15,000. OBO. Phone: 780835-3528

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The special series on Fort Mac wildfires and the riding community I know I have not been writing as much as you had all gotten accustomed to, but I have been very busy working on a ton of very special projects. And when I say a ton, I am not exaggerating, not even a little. From launching our new Rider Friendly Business Association Directory to working on the TV Show Ride Like a Local, the Afghanistan Monument Project, Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest for the 2016 riding Season and a host of other items, well, writing has had to take a bit of a back seat.

What I have been working on gave me shivers and the urge to write became larger than the looming deadlines I am working under.

I have been blessed to interview some of the riders who were instrumental in keeping people fed and cared for. Some of them I worked with, others who worked behind the scenes, and who never got the notoriety or hugs.

I am proud to announce that Ride Like a Local will be sharing a very special 3 (Maybe 4) Part Series called “The Fort Mac Wildfire & the Riding Community”.

Watching the footage of the first interview with my friend and a human being I admire deeply, Jeremy Hall, I can’t tell you how overwhelmed with pride I am.

I am proud to be a part of a community, as divided as it can be sometimes, (YES we have our own breed of prejudice, our own brand of dysfunction as a family)...

You see, there were people who are normally not colleagues, not friends, hell some of them down right dislike each other and yet, they all put personal feelings aside and dug in to do what they all knew was right.

The breadth and depth of humanity that the riding community can exhibit during times of extreme need is breath taking. I had always known we were a tight crew and that regardless of our personal bias, situations, mind sets - we were all more alike than different and Fort Mac proved it to me time and time and time again.

I can’t wait for you to see from other people’s perspective that they saw and experienced the

exact same things I did.

Jeremy and I both got some publicity out of Fort Mac, neither of us went there seeking it.

But I do believe that the interviews we both gave on radio and TV helped the non-riding world look at our community just a little bit differently.

The sad thing about radio and TV in the mainstream world is that they can offer you a two-minute or a 10-minute look into what happened and that’s all. They pick and choose what they want you to hear and see.

They do their best in that short bit of time to tell the story, but I am here to tell you that to tell Jeremy’s story alone is gonna take up 2 - 30

minute episodes.

The people he acknowledges for their help and support all deserve to be publicly recognized. His story is compelling and deserves to really be told.

I wrote somewhere around 9 Blog Posts on my time in Fort Mac and didn’t come close to thanking everyone, or telling all of the stories that could be or should be...

I hope that my editor Mark and myself can present a body of work that will make the riding community stand proud.

From ,coast to coast we had the support of riders from across this country who represented pretty much every cross section of the

on road motorcycle community.

From the Red Knights to the Hells Angels and every cut in between, this community has a lot to teach the rest of society I believe.

When you see these interviews and hear from these people what they went through, what they witnessed and experienced, it is my hope that you see the same thing I see.

Until next time, please enjoy these last weeks of the riding season and remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can’t see you.

Belt Drive Betty, Editor & Rider

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Horse sale fun with Dan! Sat., Sept. 17 saw Shaw Gist and the staff at Vold Jones Vold in Dawson Creek playing host to the Old Baldy Production sale and general horse and tack sale.

A large and exuberant crowd saw a great selection of tack and saddle sold in the morning followed by a tremendous selection of horses

throughout the afternoon.

The afternoon was topped off when Garth Fention donated the proceeds of his horse, right, to Mac and Cindy Leask. The crowd caught the spirit and the horse was sold three times. All proceeds headed towards Mac and Cindy.

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Canada and Alberta support farm families with irrigation investments The Governments of Canada and Alberta are providing $1 million in grants to improve water management, environmental sustainability and agricultural production.

The grants will provide funding to help irrigation districts and irrigators plan and develop tools that will enhance innovation and improve efficiency of Alberta’s irrigation systems.

The $1 million grant program is part of the Growing Forward 2 federal-provincial-territorial initiative that has a mandate to drive an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

Alberta’s irrigation system includes 8,000 kilometres of canals and pipelines, worth an estimated $3.5 billion, provides water to roughly 1.4 million acres, 50 towns and villages, multiple industries and processors, is the main source of reservoir/lake recreation in the southern part of the province, allows for the production of a diverse range of cereal, oil seed, forage and specialty crops, has made southern Alberta the world capital for seed canola production, adds an estimated 56,000 jobs and approximately $3.6 billion a year to the provincial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) “Irrigation is the lifeblood of farm operations in southern Alberta. This investment will provide efficient, innovative and sustainable water resources to Alberta’s farmers while contributing to the growth of the Albertan agriculture and food industry, as well as the Canadian economy,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry said modern and reliable irrigation is

critical to the success of Alberta farmers.

“This funding will support Alberta farm families with the freshwater resources they need to improve the efficiency, sustainability and productivity of their operations across southern Alberta.”

Ron McMullin, Executive Director, Alberta Irrigation Projects Association said one million dollars in grants is welcome news for irrigation districts.

“This funding will help ensure that we continue to manage this valuable resource in a way that benefits us all.”

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Family-owned ranch celebrates century of raising beef As you travel on Highway 97, or the Cariboo Highway as it is known near Cache Creek, one of the local homesteads has a longstanding history along B.C.’s longest highway.

On behalf of Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick, Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart visited Scotty Creek Ranch presenting the familyrun operation with a Century Farm Award.

In January 1916, Archibald G. Hunter obtained about 59 hectares (145 acres) of land near Cache Creek and it was recorded with the Department of the Interior. Thirty years later, Archibald’s son Michie Thomas Hunter had just finished serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War. Michie applied for a veteran’s loan and purchased the property from his father. Michie owned the land until his death in 1990. The property went to his wife Elsie Louise Hunter.

In 2009, another generation was added to the Scotty Creek Ranch ownership history as Elsie added her two daughters, Marilyn and Iva, to the title. When Elsie passed away in 2010, the property went to her daughters, who continue the proud family tradition today. The ranch has been raising beef and contributing to British Columbia’s agricultural history and the provincial economy for the past 100 years.

Century Farm Awards honour agricultural organizations that have been active for 100 years. Each Century Farm Award celebrates the rich heritage of farming and ranching families and organizations in British Columbia. The Century Farm award program was created in 1994 to mark the centennial of the Ministry of Agriculture.

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it was an honour to present the Century Farm Award.

“To one of our area’s pioneer ranching families and to say thanks for their efforts in our local community. Congratulations, Scotty Creek Ranch, on a century of contributing to British Columbia agriculture.”

Scotty Creek Ranch co-owner Marilyn Campbell said her family is very proud to accept the Century Farm Award.

“Our grandparents and parents made a huge commitment to ranch and farm back when life was not easy. We appreciate all their efforts so now the third and fourth generation has the opportunity to run this family farm 100 years later.”

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AWC announces $720,625 investment in wheat-related research projects The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is pleased to announce an investment of $720,625 in five research projects that will provide Western Canadian wheat farmers with innovative tools and solutions to improve crop performance and net profitability. AWC’s investment leverages an additional $622,625 from other funding partners.

Through these projects, farmers can look forward to new insights on management practices for hail damaged crops, advanced monitoring to better understand stripe rust in Western Canada, improved water use efficiency for better yield and drought tolerance, new, low-cost testing technology for mycotoxin detection, and new tools to improve wheat grain yield under normal and abiotic stress conditions.

“Investing in research is a key priority for AWC as it ensures farmers have access to tools and technology that will improve efficiencies, as well as innovative ways to solve some of the challenges we face during the growing season,” said Kevin Auch, AWC Chairman. “I look forward to seeing the results of these projects and extending the outcomes to farmers.”

The projects are taking place at a number of field research institutions in Alberta and Ontario. Projects are being funded through the Ag Funding Consortium (AFC), a partnership of 13 organizations that create a one-window approach to agricultural research and development funding in Alberta.

Other funding partners for these projects include the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRD), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (SWDC) and Alberta Inno-

vates – Bio Solutions (AI Bio) Producers can look forward to project

updates for these projects through AWC and other funding partners, and are encouraged

to visit albertawheat.com to learn more about other AWC-funded research investments.

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Chef Alan says think big with these blasted, basted beef medallions Think thick. Use a thick cut steak such as individually-sized Beef Medallions for the best beef on the grill. Both Grilling and Marinating Beef Medallion varieties are available. The leanest options include: Top Sirloin, Sirloin, Inside and Outside Round and Cross Rib. 15 Minutes. Prep: 5 mins. Cook: 15 mins.

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

15 October, 2016 10:30 am When coming from 100 street Fort St John go through Fish Creek and follow road (Rose Prairie Road) to the 270 Road, turn right onto the 270 Road go for approx. 50 meters turn left onto the Bergen Road go approx. 2km. Turn left onto Berresheim Road go for approx. 2km. Auction Location is at the end of the Berresheim Road on the left. Approx. 47km from Fort St John to Auction location. Auction Location: 18944 Berresheim Road. Watch for Rhythm Auctions signs.

Tractors Case IH International 1466 Tractor (Turbo Diesel Tractor) Serial#2650116 UO 10014 Cast in frame Transmission 4975-4 • Allys Chalmers D19 AM Tractor Serial#1479 • Caterpillar D6 9U • Universal 45 hp 455-Tractor with Front End Loader Ezee-On Numbers Cast on Engine Block: 41163,45128/807 with 5 ft 3 point hitch blade • 3 Point Hitch Vehicles 1996 Ford 3 ton Truck with Hoist ATV's Yamaha Three Wheeler YTM-200/200E (needs repair) • Yamaha Four Wheeler YFM 2255 (needs repair) • Arctic Cat EXT-EFT-Deluxe Mountain Cat Snow Mobile with Sled Haying Equipment 8370 Case IH Mower Conditioner (Serial # 700901680) • BR 780 A New Holland Baler • Old Square Baler with Stooker • 12 Wheel HT 154 New Holland Rake (Serial # 236 365) M.F. 12 ft Side Delivery Rake Model 25 (Serial # 419-008-693) • Homemade 30 ft Bale Wagon Cultivating Machinery 4 Bottom, 3 point, J.D. Rollover Plow (Used One Season) • 5 Bottom J.D. Plow, Type A3100 (Serial # 104379) • JI Case Co. 16 ft Finishing Disc (17" Discs) • 4 ft 83" width Double Disc (for small tractor) • 26 ft Deep Till Cultivator • 30 ft Fold Up Harrows • Homemade 9 ft Land Roller (24" Diameter) • 5 Loose Harrow Sections (3' 6" wide each) • Harrows 5 Sections with Draw Bar Grain Equipment 16 ft International 620 Seed Drill (171" wide) • JD 6600 Combine (Serial # 531355) • 26 ft 192+60" wide Header and Chopper (for a 6600 Combine) • JD 6601 Pull Type Combine (for parts only) • 24 ft 206" wide Versatile Swather Serial # 10-77-007-459 (for parts only) • No. 166 New Holland Swath Turner Label # 2547-00253 • TK100 Big Westfield Auger Patented 1983 (PTO) Serial # 104-1002-0058P • 12 ft 4" Farm King UA-1991 Small Electric Auger • 80-41 Westfield Auger • Propane Heated "Grain Chief" Peters Old Grain Dryer Model 300 Serial # 579072 • P 906 Agrex Fertilizer Spreader Cattle Equipment Homemade Fifth Wheel Cattle Trailer (box can be removed to make a flatdeck Trailer) • Buster Bale Processor • 100 gal Galvanized Steel Water Trough • 200 gal Galvanized Steel Water Trough • 50 gal Black Rubber Trough • Feed Bunks • Cattle Oiler • Cattle Squeeze • Steel Panels and Gates • Water Trough Heater • Branding Iron • Hoof Clippers • Calf Puller • Calf Sled Shop Tools Air Compressor • Table Saw • OXY Sateline Welder Miscellaneous 14 ft x 16" Culvert • 500 gal Tank with Stand • 500 gal Tank • 100 gal Tidy Tank with Pump • 100 gal Water Tank • Rolls of Fire Hoses with Attachments • Water Fire Pumps with Suction Intake • Wheel Barrow • Pallet Stove with Unused set Of Chimney Pipes • Various Complete Lengths of Insulated Chimney • 8 ft wide Homemade Three-Point-Hitch Snow Blade • Weed Wacker • Wagon with Rubber Tires • Various Tractor Wheels and Tires • 1 Bundle Fence Posts 2 Long Pulling Cables with Hooks • Various Chains and Chokers Listings Subject to Additions and Deletions For information on listings call Isaak Bergen at 250-630-2350 or 250-262-6904.

Sale yard located at Mile 54 of the Alaska Highway, Charlie Lake, BC • Behind Shell truck stop

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3 Turn Medallions; brush each all over with some basting sauce and grill an additional 6 to 7 minutes for medium-rare (digital instantread thermometer inserted into centre of each Medallion reads 140°F/60°C). Turn and brush each with more basting sauce. Transfer to cutting board; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 5 minutes before serving with reserved sauce for dipping.

Cook’s Notes: If using Marinating Medallions, pierce meat all over and marinate in half the basting sauce for 8 to 12 hours in the fridge.

Discard marinade.

Good source of iron (22% DV) and excellent source of zinc (57% DV), 11% DV sodium.

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Food Concession on site

green onions in small bowl. Remove 1/2 cup (125 mL) for dipping and set aside.

2 Season Medallions all over with salt and pepper to taste. Grill in closed barbecue over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes.

This is one farm auction you do not want miss out on. The Bergen's have a fine line of farm equipment to offer.

Concession on site. Be on time as there is no house hold items in this sale.

Equipment selling after shop tools and other misc. Registration for this sale starts at 8:30am on the sale day!!

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

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Milk! Canada is investing $10 million in advanced dairy technology Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced today an investment of $10 million for Vitalus Nutrition Inc. to commercialize a value-added prebiotic.

Vitalus, a leading supplier of customized dairy ingredients to the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries, has developed a proprietary technology to produce a prebiotic from milk permeate, a milk by-product. This prebiotic can be used in infant formulations and other foods to enhance their nutritional characteristics, including dairy products and beverages, fruit drinks, and fruit preparations.

Commercializing this new ingredient will help the dairy industry transform a currently unused by-product into a valueadded functional food product, helping grow the middle class by creating new economic opportunities in the food processing sector.

Vitalus Nutrition Inc. is Canada’s leading supplier of customized dairy ingredients to the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries.

Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates, a type of fibre,

that act as food for probiotics – the “good” microorganisms that support healthy digestion and offer protection from harmful bacteria.

This investment is being made through the Growing Forward 2 AgriInnovation Program, a five-year, up to $698 million initiative.

“This investment is a great example of government working with industry to introduce new food products that support the health of Canadians and that increase the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture sector. This innovative technology will help the industry stay on the cutting edge and capture new markets for dairy ingredients here in Canada and around the world,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Philip Vanderpol, President, Vitalus Nutrition Inc. said Vitalus is about improving lives by unlocking the nutritional value of milk. We get excited about innovation and new value-added opportunities. The financial support of the government has been key in the development of VITAGOS™”

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