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Research in the Peace Region is looking at soil quality and profitability for farmers

Breakfast Brief AUGUST WASDE SUGGESTS BIG CROPS ON THE HORIZON (FarmLead.com, August1 4, 2020) Grain markets this morning are mixed as the complex continues to digest the August WASDE report and recent, large export sales data. Canola prices continue to face pressure from an appreciating Canadian Dollar and what looks to be a big crop in Canada. Going into Wednesday’s August WASDE report from the USDA, I was fairly skeptical about the reactions we were going to get from grain markets. That said, despite some record yields and, thus, bearish production data, grain markets have been able to rally a bit, but that might have more to do with the recent export sales than anything else.

North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) is now in the third and final year of trials for its two research projects – Annual Cover Crop Mixes and Intercropping.

More specifically, the USDA announced yesterday in their weekly export sales report that, last week, 3.4 MMT of soybeans were bought, including 1.71 MMT by China. This is the largest one-week purchase by the People’s Republic of US soybeans since November 2016, but it makes sense, since, up until this week’s rally, U.S. soybean prices at a port position were about $30 USD/MT cheaper than Brazil, as reported by Allendale. Karen Braun of Reuters notes that, with nearly 18 MMT of new crop U.S. soybeans sold as of last week (57% of which has been bought by China), this would be a new record for the largest new-crop sales volume to date.

“The goal for both of these projects is to improve soil quality and to determine the forage value of such annual cropping systems,” explains María Angélica Ouellette, research coordinator with NPARA.

As well, 8 intercrop trial treatments are being grown with the yield of both crops at each trial to be assessed.

“We found that those intercrops that were seeded with oat and barley were the ones that had the greatest yield, but it’s interesting because the greatest yield was found in the cereals,” she explains. “When oats were She adds that the reason accompanied by peas, and barNPARA wanted to conduct these ley was accompanied by peas or projects is because of the issues lentils, the peas and the lentils that can affect monocrops. didn’t do well.”

August WASDE: Global Wheat Harvest Looks Big

For the wheat crop, U.S. production was bigger than expected as the USDA said the U.S. durum and HRS wheat crops are looking pretty solid, at 62M and 577M respectively (or 1.687 MMT and 15.7 MMT if converting bushels into metric tonnes). Elsewhere, Australia and Canada’s wheat supply and demand tables were largely unchanged, but the USDA made downgrades in Argentina and the EU, but increased their forecast of the wheat harvest size in Russia and Ukraine.

“There’s potential for disease, there’s potential for loss of soil quality, and there is also potential to reduce the fertility of the soil. We wanted to see if these projects would work to show growers how they could improve their own fields. For example with intercropping, every grower could see the possibilities of growing two crops, and profit from them both, while increasing the quality of the soil and lowering inputs.”

Ukraine’s wheat harvest and exports were raised by 500,000 MT to 27 MMT and 18 MMT respectively, while Russia’s harvest and exports were bumped up by 1.5 MMT to 78 MMT and 37.5 MMT respectively. Conversely, the EU wheat harvest (including durum) was felled by 4 MMT to 135.5 MMT, while exports were lowered by 1.5 MMT to 25.5 MMT. The bigger surprise for me was that Argentina’s wheat harvest was not lowered by more than the 500,000 MT than what the USDA reduced it by, to now sit at 20.5 MMT. The Buenos Aires Grains Exchange noted this week, however, that the recently-planted Argentine wheat crop is being punished by dryness, with yield expectations falling “week after week”.

She adds that during previous NPARA research tours, there has been a lot of interest especially in the intercrop trials, and there is some interest with the cover crop mixes from those who have livestock in the area.

“We are very excited about the intercrop trials because there is still a lot of monocrop in the area,” she says. “If we can keep on pursuing more projects on intercropping, we can actually promote the word that the adopOuellette says that cover crop- tion of intercropping could be a ping is also important because better idea than just monocropsome of these growers have live- ping.” stock, so it would help them to have a little bit of that diversity. Ouellette says that the research team will start working “Cover crops increase the abil- on the final reports this fall, and ity of the soil to regenerate in they expect to share the results natural ways by increasing the with growers and stakeholders in soil organic carbon pool.” February or March 2021.

What this all adds up for this August WASDE is global wheat inventories hitting a new high of 316.8 MMT. Keep in mind that China still accounts for 51% of total global wheat inventories (and they don’t export anything!). For corn, global stocks were slightly below expectations while, thanks to Chinese increase consumption of soybeans by 2 MMT in 2019/29 and 3 MMT in 2020/21, global soybean inventories came in well below market pre-report expectations. Overall, while the grain markets rally is largely due to this week’s exports sales and the windstorm in Iowa, this August WASDE report reminds us of large crops on the horizon. It’s very possible that, with the storms, U.S. corn and soybean yields will be lowered from their current record levels, but the likelihood of total production being a top 2 or 3 year is very likely. Further, we have to remind ourselves that we’re still in COVID-19, which means reduced demand for everything from gasoline/ethanol to commercial food demand (which trickles back to less demand for meat, which means less grain demanded by the feed sector). The good news is that we’re in the time of year when grain markets are usually at or near their lowest, so while things from a price standpoint for the 3 staples of corn, soybeans, and wheat look terrible, they almost always do right now. Therein, keep your chin up and think about your cashflow needs and breakeven levels. Further, there is still plenty of solid demand in the market for the less liquid crops in pulses, small cereals, and specialty crops like flax, so, be it new or old crop, get yours Listed on Combyne today!

Preliminary trials took place Funding for this project was in 2018. The weather in 2019 did provided by the governments have an effect on some of the of Canada and Alberta through findings. the Canadian Agricultural Partnership under the Environmen“It was pretty wet, so the data tal Sustainability and Climate in both the intercropping and Change -Group program. In Althe cover crop mix trials were berta, the Canadian Agricultural good data, but it could have been Partnership represents a federalbetter,” she notes. “This year, we provincial investment of $406 changed the cover crop blends at million in strategic programs each treatment and duplicated and initiatives for the agriculturthe trial to get more data. With al sector. intercrop, we kept it the same to see if we could compare against last year’s data.”

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FCC reports strong financial performance

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Producer Deliveries - Week 52, July 20, 2020 - July 31, 2020 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 92.0 247.6 118.9 2.1 460.6 Amber Durum 71.6 23.2 94.8 Oat 1.3 14.6 4.9 0.7 21.5 Barley 0.8 26.3 14.0 0.8 41.9 Rye 2.1 0.1 0.1 2.3 Flaxseed 1.2 2.8 0.1 4.1 Canola 49.1 126.9 52.0 2.2 230.2 Peas 1.9 10.8 2.5 0.1 15.3 Corn 1.8 1.8 Beans 0.2 0.2 Lentils 14.0 0.1 14.1 Total 150.4 514.7 215.8 5.9 886.8 Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators to July 31, 2020 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 4,587.2 9,417.5 7,443.2 87.8 21,535.7 Amber Durum 0.3 4,543.3 686.6 5,230.2 Oat 529.9 1,120.2 226.2 58.2 1,934.5 Barley 56.5 2,237.5 823.5 31.2 3,148.7 Rye 101.5 27.3 14.0 142.8 Flaxseed 53.0 234.2 44.3 0.1 331.6 Canola 2,004.2 6,797.4 3,530.9 136.7 12,469.2 Peas 78.9 2,010.2 1,412.6 68.0 3,569.7 Corn 77.9 3.0 80.9 Beans 65.7 1.7 1.4 68.8 Lentils 11.6 2,363.8 147.5 0.9 2,523.8 Total 7,566.7 28,756.1 14,330.2 382.9 51,035.9

hancement to its capital base that allowed for an additional $5 billion in lending capacity to support producers, agribusinesses and food processors through these uncertain times.

“FCC continues to be a strong and stable presence in Canada’s agriculture and food industry, ready to support producers and processors in pursuing opportunities and overcoming challenges,” said FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort, in releasing the federal Crown corporation’s annual report.

“Canadian farmers and food businesses have proven just how essential they are through COVID-19, and they will have a more vital role than ever to help lead our economic restart,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood. “Working with Farm Credit Canada, our government is ensuring farmers and food businesses get the timely support they need both to get through the tough times, and to take advantage of new opportunities.”

“From the impact of adverse weather to market and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important FCC continues to maintain a strong financial position to support those in Canada’s agriculture and food industry through these difficult times,” Hoffort said. “We are the only financial institution 100 per cent invested in agriculture and food and we are committed to ensuring the industry emerges from this difficult period even stronger.”

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Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 52, July 20, 2020 - July 31, 2020 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 69.3 188.0 174.0 2.3 433.6 Amber Durum 60.0 10.2 70.2 Oat 3.4 19.0 8.6 0.4 31.4 Barley 1.1 35.1 14.8 0.2 51.2 Rye 3.0 0.1 0.1 3.2 Flaxseed 2.8 7.2 10.0 Canola 67.5 144.5 42.8 4.1 258.9 Peas 1.4 12.3 0.8 0.1 14.6 Corn 1.4 1.3 2.7 Beans Lentils 21.5 0.4 21.9 Total 149.9 487.7 253.0 7.1 897.7 Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments to July 31, 2020 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 4,527.7 9,152.5 7,282.1 92.1 21,054.4 Amber Durum 0.3 4,752.8 736.8 5,489.9 Oat 564.7 1,021.2 197.6 59.2 1,842.7 Barley 60.2 2,020.8 984.3 29.3 3,094.6 Rye 95.8 26.5 12.8 135.1 Flaxseed 55.6 237.8 44.3 0.1 337.8 Canola 2,015.7 6,745.3 3,623.1 148.6 12,532.7 Peas 86.6 2,021.3 1,398.1 67.5 3,573.5 Corn 77.7 12.6 34.6 124.9 Beans 44.6 2.2 1.4 48.2 Lentils 20.4 2,392.6 153.5 0.8 2,567.3 Total 7,549.3 28,385.6 14,468.6 397.6 50,801.1

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) reported another year of strong financial performance last year, capping 27 consecutive years of growth and innovation in Canada’s agriculture and food industry.

As part of the Government of Canada’s plan to support the economy from the sudden shock of the pandemic, FCC received an en-

“As Canadian food exports this year are already up over six per cent compared to last year, it shows the importance of the work we are doing to position ourselves for the stability and growth of our agriculture industry,” Bibeau added. As part of FCC’s mandate, the self-sustaining Crown corporation continues to invest in communities throughout rural Canada. In 2019-20, FCC contributed $1.5 million to 94 community projects across Canada through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund, offered a wide range of free learning events and raised an equivalent of 16.2 million meals in conjunction with its likeminded partners through the FCC Drive Away Hunger tour in support of food banks across Canada. It also contributed to a variety of mental health initiatives aimed at promoting awareness, as well as providing training and support through part-

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from previous: strong financial performance from FCC in 2019-2020 nerships with the Do More Ag Foundation and 4-H Canada. “Our role goes well beyond loan transactions,” Hoffort said. “We look forward to continuing our support for young and new entrants, enabling intergenerational transfers of family farms, promoting greater diversity within the industry and supporting the growth of valueadded enterprises to build an even brighter future.” Other 2019-2020 financial highlights include:

Net income of $632.6 million, to be reinvested in agriculture through funding new loans and developing agriculture knowledge, products and services for customers. A dividend of $394.8 million paid by FCC to the Government of Canada. An allowance for credit losses level recognizing the accumulation of challenges in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector, including disruptions from COVID-19. FCC has maintained a strong capital position and is in an even stronger position to support the industry through challenging times.

With a $500 million pandemic-related capital contribution from the Government of Canada in March, FCC was able to increase its lending capacity by $5 billion. FCC continues to provide free learning opportunities and economic insights through events, web, social media and various publica-

tions for all involved with the industry. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FCC will hold an online version of its annual public meeting on August 26. Details will be posted on the FCC’s website and a full copy of the report can be found at www.fcc.ca/ annualreport.

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How to measure canola losses out the combine By Angela Brackenreed

The Canola Council’s goal is for an average threshing loss of two per cent – or less – of total yield across the Prairies. But what is an acceptable amount of canola combine loss for your farm? Every farm will have a different answer, striking their own balance between capturing as much of the crop as possible while also maintaining harvest productivity. To answer that question for your farm, you must first figure out the level of losses out the back of the combine. You might decide that one bushel per acre (bu./ac.) is an acceptable amount of loss, but what if your combine is throwing over three bu./ac. throughout most of the harvest day? You have to check to find out. And then you can decide whether to keep going or start making adjustments.

dividing by the square footage of the pan to get a result in millilitres or grams per square foot. Plug your combine dimensions (header and discharge width) and the amount of loss into the conversation tables to get loss in bu./ac. For the tables, print off the Combine Seed Loss Guide. A link to the guide is in the “Measuring actual losses” section of the Harvest Management chapter at canolaencyclopedia.ca.

Once you’ve made a few loss measurements, the next part of the process is to determine how to reduce those losses – if you decide they’re too high. The Combine Optimization Tool at canolacalculator.ca is an excellent resource, showing step by step adjustments to align combine losses with your harvest goals. In 2019, Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) visited 31 farms across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and measured canola You need three tools to accurately measure threshing losses from 50 machines. These includlosses: ed 40 models from six combine manufacturers. • A drop pan. You can get pans that at- The survey found no connection between comtach to the bottom of the combine and drop by bine model and the amount of loss, but weather activating a switch in the cab. These pans usu- was a major factor. This emphasizes the need to ally match closely to the discharge width of the regularly adjust and test throughout the day and combine sieves. For a lower-tech option, some- harvest season. Temperatures greater than 23°C, one can toss a throw pan or use a pan on a stick relative humidity less than 45 per cent, and low while the combine goes by at normal operation. cloud cover all contributed to lower losses. No matter what pan you use, you need to know Once you become familiar with a machine, its square footage. you will start to recognize ideal settings for those • Some way to separate the seed from the harvest afternoons that are warm and dry and for chaff. This can be done by hand, but it can be the evenings when the straw starts to toughen time consuming. Canola screens or an airstream up. But you can’t get familiar without putting in to lift chaff is best. Bushel Plus produces a screen- the time and measuring losses from field to field ing device for this purpose. and with changing weather conditions. • A weight or volume measure. Measure You will have in your mind what kind of loss the clean collected sample in grams or millilitres, you’re willing to accept, but you can’t know whether the combine is on target unless you check. And by measuring losses, you have a betLicensed • Insured ter idea how the combine performs and can be 18 Years of Experience reassured that the combine is doing exactly what you want it to do.

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Is science back in style? By Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada There have been some unexpected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these is the new celebrity status of our Chief Medical Health Officers. A lot of people who just a few short months ago never even knew every province had a Chief Medical Health Officer are now hanging on to every word. Does this mean science and respected authority based on knowledge education and experience is coming back in style? I hope this is the case but there are worrying signs society’s newfound trust in science may not outlast COVID-19. First to the good news. A recent survey (by Proof Strategies) found that Canadians trust in doctors and scientists has increased by over 10% since the pandemic hit. This is true in most of the world, for example results in Europe show that public trust in science and researchers has soared during the pandemic. This does not mean that the internet snake-oil salesmen have gone away. Even the President of the United States has mused about disinfectant injections to the lungs or ultraviolet light through the skin to destroy the virus. But outside of the most diehard conspiracy theorists trust in science seems to be on the ascendancy and faith in quackery is on the decline. At first blush this is good news for those of us involved in, and who want to advance, agriculture and agri-food. Could we be seeing a turn to trust in nutrition advice actually based on scientific evidence rather than the latest fad? Some anecdotes indicate that this might be the case. For example, the anti-gluten fad, which was beginning to fade away before COVID-19, seems to have vanished. People have fallen in love with bread again, as is evidenced by the bump in flour demand across Canada. How does society’s trust in science and research impact our food and those who supply it? For many people, the pandemic has brought home the tremendous strength and value of our food chain. Despite some disruptions and inconveniences, Canadians have not been at risk that the shelves will be empty when they visit the grocery store. What might not be as readily appreciated is that the strength and resilience of Canadian agriculture and our food supply chain is a result of science and research.

Food commentary before the pandemic included much nostalgia for the agriculture of past generations. We want full grocery shelves, cheap food, but agriculture practices that look like they have come out of Charlotte’s Web. This rosy retrospection has been interrupted somewhat by the immediacy of the pandemic, but I fear it will be back as our focus on dealing with COVID-19 becomes a memory. Now is the time for both governments and industry to step up and emphasize that the security and resiliency of the food supply chain, experienced by Canadians during the pandemic, is not

an accident. Canadians have been food secure through the pandemic because of modern agriculture that includes pesticides, chemical fertilizers, precision agriculture and science-based regulations. Further, Canada needs to use this time of a resurgence in the understanding of the value of science and research to push for a greater scientific foundation of the world’s trading system. After all it is not just Canadian consumers that depend on the resiliency of a science-based food supply chain, but consumers in every country to which we export Canadian farmers’ production.

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Sadly, I am not sure the return to a trust in institutions, research and scientists is a trend that is going to last longer than social distancing. Most people recognize that the decisions they are making today will have an immediate impact on their own health and the well-being of their loved ones (exceptions noted for those who crowd downtown Toronto parks). This immediacy of impact will fade when we come out of the pandemic and the latest quick cure for everything pops up on the internet.

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Our appreciation for the strength of our supply chain and food production should not be a momentary thing that disappears after the pandemic is resolved. This should be a moment of sober reflection over how important food security is and that can only be accomplished through supporting the science behind efficient production.

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FIELD IN FAIR

2020

Peace Country Beef & Forage Association in partn the 6th Annual Field Day at the Fairview Research Thursday, August 6th,

These two afternoons saw over 100 people tour the 1,500 small p Research Farm included barley, oat, pulse, soft white wheat and tritica and cocktail cover crops for forage. Attendees also took in a variety afternoon. Dr. Akim Omokanye, PCBFA presented PCBFA’s Regio Dr. Sheri Strydhorst (U of A) reviewed Fungicide Timing on Wheat. A the intercropping of canola, peas, and wheat. Buthaina Al-Maqua Finally, Katie McLachlan (PCBFA) conducted a slake test to demons crops into th

Peace Country Beef & Forage Association would like to th Alberta Wheat Commission, Municipal District of Fairview and of course, all of those wh

Couldn’t make it out to the Field Day? We would like whenever it works for you and check out the trials A full project list and maps can be found on our we The Fairview Research Farm is located 2 miles west

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nership with the Alberta Wheat Commission hosted h Farm featuring WheatStalk on the afternoons of and Friday, August 7th.

plots at the Fairview Research Farm. Crops that were growing at the ale regional silage variety trials, intercropping with canola and clovers y of presentations from local and regional speakers throughout the onal Silage Variety Trials and Alternative Annuals for Forage Trials. Alan Lee (PCBFA & U of A) spoke to his Master’s project that looks at arti (PCBFA) evaluated seeding rates for Cocktail Cover Crop trials. strate soil health and how producers are incorporating cocktail cover heir rotations.

hank all of those who helped to make this event possible: w No. 136, Prairie Coast Equipment, Kubota Country, UFA, ho joined us to tour the plots.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Canola (November 2020) Cash (RSY00) November 2020 (RSX20) January 2021 (RSF21) March 2021 (RSH21) Wheat (September 2020) Cash (ZWY00) September 2020 (ZWU20) December 2020 (ZWZ20) March 2021 (ZWH21) Hard Red Wheat (September 2020) Cash (KEY00) September 2020 (KEU20) December 2020 (KEZ20) March 2021 (KEH21) Spring Wheat (September 2020) Cash (MWY00) September 2020 (MWU20) December 2020 (MWZ20) March 2021 (MWH21) Corn (September 2020) Cash (ZCY00) September 2020 (ZCU20) December 2020 (ZCZ20) Oats (September 2020) Cash (ZOY00) September 2020 (ZOU20) December 2020 (ZOZ20) Soybeans (August 2020) Cash (ZSY00) August 2020 (ZSQ20) September 2020 (ZSU20) Soybean Oil (August 2020) Cash (ZLY00) August 2020 (ZLQ20) September 2020 (ZLU20) Soybean Meal (August 2020) Cash (ZMY00) August 2020 (ZMQ20)

Last 463.10s 484.80s 491.30s 495.70s Last 517-4s 500-0s 509-4s 516-2s Last 445-0s 425-2s 435-6s 445-0s Last 614-4s 497-4s 512-2s 525-0s Last 342-6s 324-4s 338-0s Last 268-0s 264-2s 256-0s Last 880-0s 903-4s 897-0s Last 31.66s 31.53s 31.06s Last 291.10s 289.7s

Change + 2.10 - 0.90 - 0.50 - 0.30 Change unch + 3-2 + 3-0 + 2-6 Change + 7-2 + 0-2 - 0-2 - 0-4 Change + 39-2 + 0-4 + 1-2 + 1-4 Change + 10-6 - 0-6 - 0-6 Change - 21-2 - 0-6 - 2-0 Change + 16-0 - 3-6 + 0-6 Change + 0.61 - 0.07 - 0.17 Change + 8.00 - 0.4

Open 0.00 484.50 491.10 495.20 Open 0-0 495-4 505-0 512-0 Open 0-0 423-6 434-0 443-6 Open 0-0 496-4 511-2 524-4 Open 0-0 324-4 337-6 404-0 0-0 265-4 259-0 Open 0-0 903-0 895-0 870-4 0.00 31.75 31.23 Open 0.00 285.3

High 463.10 485.40 492.10 496.60 High 517-4 507-6 516-6 522-4 High 445-0 433-0 443-6 452-6 High 614-4 505-0 518-0 530-4 High 342-6 325-2 339-2 High 268-0 266-6 259-0 High 880-0 903-4 897-4 High 31.66 31.92 31.34 High 291.10 289.7

Low 463.10 483.20 489.60 493.90 Low 517-4 493-4 503-0 510-0 Low 445-0 422-2 433-0 442-2 Low 614-4 496-2 510-2 524-0 Low 342-6 321-4 335-2 Low 268-0 262-2 255-6 Low 880-0 903-0 891-6 Low 31.66 31.53 30.99 Low 291.10 285.3

Volume 0 9,558 6,061 3,695 Volume 0 73,075 68,037 18,060 Volume 0 36,811 38,848 7,723 Volume 0 5,131 4,473 819 Volume 0 143,264 190,574 Volume 0 53 273 Volume 0 15 13,940 Volume 0 34 8,063 Volume 0 126

Prev. Stl. 461.00 485.70 491.80 496.00 Prev. Stl. 517-4 496-6 506-4 513-4 Prev. Stl. 437-6 425-0 436-0 445-4 Prev. Stl. 575-2 497-0 511-0 523-4 Prev. Stl. 332-0 325-2 338-6 Prev. Stl. 289-2 265-0 258-0 Prev. Stl. 864-0 907-2 896-2 Prev. Stl. 31.05 31.60 31.23 Prev. Stl. 283.10 290.1

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - August 14, 2020

Weekly Feed Grain Report - August 14, 2020

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.31 ( - $0.04 ) $10.40 ( - $0.04 ) $10.39 ( - $0.03 ) September 2020 $10.30 ( - $0.04 ) $10.39 ( - $0.03 ) $10.36 ( - $0.03 ) October 2020 $10.39 ( - $0.03 ) $10.47 ( - $0.03 ) $10.44 ( - $0.04 ) November 2020 $10.40 ( - $0.02 ) $10.48 ( - $0.02 ) $10.46 ( - $0.03 ) December 2020 $10.52 ( - $0.01 ) $10.60 ( - $0.01 ) $10.57 ( - $0.01 ) January 2021 $10.59 ( - $0.01 ) $10.68 ( - $0.01 ) $10.65 ( - $0.01 ) February 2021 $10.62 ( - $0.01 ) $10.71 ( - $0.01 ) $10.69 ( - $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.14 ( + $0.00 ) $5.29 ( + $0.01 ) $5.30 ( + $0.00 ) September 2020 $5.12 ( + $0.00 ) $5.25 ( + $0.00 ) $5.25 ( + $0.01 ) October 2020 $5.15 ( - $0.01 ) $5.30 ( - $0.00 ) $5.29 ( - $0.00 ) November 2020 $5.17 ( - $0.00 ) $5.31 ( - $0.00 ) $5.31 ( - $0.00 ) December 2020 $5.26 ( - $0.00 ) $5.41 ( - $0.00 ) $5.40 ( - $0.00 ) January 2021 $5.29 ( - $0.01 ) $5.44 ( - $0.01 ) $5.44 ( - $0.00 ) February 2021 $5.33 ( - $0.01 ) $5.49 ( - $0.00 ) $5.49 ( - $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.50 ( + $0.01 ) September 2020 not available not available $7.51 ( + $0.01 ) October 2020 not available not available $7.53 ( + $0.00 ) November 2020 not available not available $7.59 ( + $0.00 ) December 2020 not available not available $7.61 ( + $0.00 ) January 2021 not available not available $7.57 ( + $0.00 ) )WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.91 ( + $0.01 ) $6.04 ( + $0.01 ) $5.99 ( + $0.02 ) September 2020 $5.80 ( + $0.02 ) $5.88 ( + $0.01 ) $5.86 ( + $0.02 ) October 2020 $5.97 ( + $0.02 ) $6.07 ( + $0.01 ) $6.06 ( + $0.03 ) November 2020 $6.01 ( + $0.02 ) $6.12 ( + $0.02 ) $6.09 ( + $0.02 ) December 2020 $6.06 ( + $0.02 ) $6.17 ( + $0.02 ) $6.15 ( + $0.02 ) January 2021 $6.13 ( + $0.02 ) $6.24 ( + $0.02 ) $6.22 ( + $0.03 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.78 ( $0.00 ) $6.97 ( $0.00 ) $6.85 ( $0.00 ) September 2020 not available not available not available October 2020 $6.68 ( $0.00 ) $6.87 ( $0.00 ) $6.77 ( $0.00 ) November 2020 $6.83 ( $0.00 ) $6.99 ( $0.00 ) $6.89 ( $0.00 ) December 2020 $6.83 ( $0.00 ) $6.99 ( $0.00 ) $6.89 ( $0.00 ) January 2021 not available not available not available

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Aug 10/20 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $210.00 - $232.00 $220.00 - $237.00 Red Deer $217.00 - $230.00 $216.56 - $235.00 Edmonton $218.00 - $230.00 $222.50 - $240.00 Oats Edmonton $211.00 - $230.00 $211.50 - $228.00 Peas Edmonton $215.00 - $240.00 $248.50 - $255.00 Barley Lethbridge $204.00 - $235.00 $215.00 - $243.00 MH/Brooks $197.96 - $219.00 $208.06 - $238.50 Calgary $197.96 - $220.00 $208.06 - $226.84 Red Deer $219.00 - $222.00 $206.00 - $232.00 Vermillion $188.31 - $215.00 $188.31 - $212.04 Edmonton $207.00 - $230.00 $210.00 - $240.00 Grande Prairie $172.24 - $188.00 $172.24 - $210.75 CANOLA CRUSHER on Aug 12, 2020 Meal (FOB) Seed (Del)

Previous Week $295.25 $467.28

$297.00 $473.39

ELEVATOR BIDS (CDN $/TONNE) on Aug 13, 2020 HIGH LOW / AVERAGE CWRS (13% min. protein) $237.73 $212.85 / $223.08 CPS (10.5% min. protein) $197.30 $182.03 / $188.53

CHANGE - 0.28 + 1.17

ELEVATOR BIDS on Aug 14/20 (Del) This Week Last Week Feed Wheat *Central $179.71 $176.46 Feed Oats *Central $181.56 $181.56 Feed Barley *Central $176.88 $177.97 Flaxseed *Central $541.42 $541.42 Canola Brooks $450.89 $457.19 Durum *Central $269.07 $268.83 *replaces both Calgary and Red Deer to include the area from Calgary to south of Edmonton SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on Aug 13, 2020 Cdn $/Tonne Green Peas - #2 or Btr $287.15 Feed Peas $225.43 Yellow Peas - #2 or Btr $230.75 Lentils - #1 Laird Lentils - #1 Eston Lentils - #1 Red Mustard - #1 Yellow Mustard - #1 Brown Mustard - #1 Oriental

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Take pride in your work We have all heard the saying “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well”. I agree and I believe that when it comes to working with the horse, it is even more important. Doing things well is a challenge and is something a person can take great pride in if their horse or horses want to be with them. When I say that a horse wants to be with them I mean that the horse likes to be with them not because of the food they bring or the brushing or scratching they get. All horses like getting fed oats, crunchies, hay, whatever, or getting brushed and scratched but that doesn’t mean they like us. The real test is can you ask something from your horse and they still want to be with you without all the goodies. The more a person asks of their horse the easier it is to see if the horse really likes or wants to be with their handler. For example, if you went to work each day and the boss met you at the door with some snacks followed by a nice massage and said you could leave when you wanted or maybe straighten some papers for an hour or so and text a few people then it would be pretty easy to show up for that job. But if you had a boss that wanted you to work when you’re at work, some days with sweat dripping off your nose if needed, then those are two very different environments. Just because a horse shows up at the gate when we arrive doesn’t mean they like us or want to be with us. However, if you spent time with your horse the day before where you really had a learning, productive and, usually, challenging day and they meet you at the gate then that is one good sign the horse is liking you. There are two things that horses

love beyond anything. They trump oats, crunchies or any other horse treat. Those two things are feel and timing. If we read and understand the horse correctly, we can offer the correct feel and timing with practice. Horses feel safe and understood, they understand us and what we want if we can learn the proper feel and timing. Everything becomes clear and comfortable for them. They know what is expected and it feels right. Some things I look for to know if I’m getting it right and if I can take pride in my work would be if they meet me at the gate or, at least, allow me to walk out in the field with my halter in plain view and let me put it on. Better yet, if I can lead them back by the mane and, even better than that, if I can ask them to come back to the barn without a hand or rope on them. Other signs that I’m on the right track would be when I’m working with a horse and they get to where they wrap their neck around me in what I call a horse hug. Or, you might be stopped, catching a breather and the horse softly, respectfully with its head down, just kind of steps in close and bends their neck around your hip and legs. Their eye will be soft. Then, when it’s time to get back to whatever you’re doing, the horse does it with ears forward with an eye that is alert and attentive. The request you ask for is done with a positive “yes! Right-away” response. They should look alive, interested and learning. These responses are things a person could take pride in developing. The opposite of this would be a horse that is slow and dull to follow a request. Another example would be if you have to hide your halter and

bring oats to catch a horse, or if they see you and head for the far end of the pasture, then something is not right. A sign that things need to change is when they pin their ears or flash their tail around you or when you ask them to do something. Another sign that things need to change is a horse that whinnies always looking somewhere else. When you are standing there, they look away from you. If a person reaches to touch the horse’s head, they move their head away instead of towards you. If they push into us with any part of their body, then these are all things I could not take pride in. If any or all of these things are happening during the time you spend with a horse, or it gets worse after a session, then it can be changed with understanding the horse and learning to have great feel and timing. If I can spend time with a horse and know that the horse was with me and not somewhere else; if the horse learnt something or I did; if the time spent was a step forward that both horse and human got something positive from it, then I can sleep easy and look forward to tomorrow and the challenge of doing things well. I can then take pride in my work. At the end of your day, ask yourself: Did I learn Did the horse learn Was the session or time productive Did the horse enjoy it Does the horse have a soft eye and is responsive to requests Does the horse have its head down and a wrapped neck arced around you in a horse hug

Or do you have the opposite: Does he look the other way head high and neck bent away from you and whinnying Does the horse want to come see you or be caught the next day Does the horse pin their ears around you, pushing into you or turning hip towards you, flash their tail when you ask them to do something. Fear, respect, responsive Does your horse like you Everybody wants a horse that likes them is responsive not spooky or dull. Take pride in your work and go to bed feeling good about the time spent. Glenn Stewart Glenn is now offering year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel and conduct clinics. For more information on Glenn and The Horse Ranch visit www.thehorseranch.com

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Thunderstorm phobia in dogs by Dr. Zoe Ross We have recently had some big thunderstorms in the Peace which have provided us with some pretty amazing light shows in the evenings but have also resulted in some very scared canine friends. Thunderstorm phobia (or fear of thunder storms) occurs in dogs. It can occur at any age and in any breed of dog. Dogs with phobia show signs of anxiety during storms such as whining, shaking, hiding, urinating or defecating in the house, pacing, panting and sometimes destructive behavior if they are trying to get out of an area they are confined in. It is important to understand that these dogs are truly afraid and are not being “bad dogs” when they are displaying these signs. You should try to reassure them and not discipline them for this behavior. There are some things that you can do to help your dog out during thunder storms. You can try to minimize their exposure to the noise and lights of the storm by putting them in a darkened room with the blinds closed or a sound proof area. Sometimes using white noise can help to mask the sounds of the thunder so there is less stimulus for them. You may notice that there is a place that your dog likes to hide during a storm. If it is ok for them to be there, then make sure they have access to that location. Some dogs will try to run away during storms and then they are at risk of getting lost or injured so it is important to make sure they are in a place where they can’t run away and get hurt. It can also be helpful to provide them with some distraction during the storm such as a treat dispensing toy such as a kong with frozen peanut butter inside it or a chew toy. Playing with your pet may also provide a distraction for them.

There are special shirts called Thundershirts which can help relax your pet as well. These shirts help provide gentle steady pressure. Research has shown that this type of pressure can help dogs with anxiety problems in a similar manner as it can help people such as infants that like swaddling and people with autism that respond to gentle pressure or weighted vests. Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) can also have a calming effect and is available as a spray or diffuser. This is a pheromone that is produced by lactating female dogs and helps calm their puppies. The essential oil Lavender may also have a calming effect but be aware that our pets have a much keener sense of smell than us so be careful not to use too much. In some cases dogs can be so fearful that they are in danger of harming themselves or as I mentioned earlier can be destructive when trying to get out of the house or kennel. In some situations there are medications that can help with anxiety in your pet. Unfortunately most of the time these medications have be given on a daily basis during the summer months because often by the time we realize there is a storm coming, the dog has already reached a very fearful and anxious state and often giving them medication at that stage isn’t very helpful. If you are concerned about your pet’s phobia and are considering medication, you should book a consultation with your veterinarian so they can discuss the medication options with you and come up with an appropriate plan for your pet. Photo by Sabrina Bergeron Sabrina May Photography

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ANGUS Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC 250-630-2146 Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB 780-674-5773 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB 780-507-5077 Clegg Angus Greg & Janis Clegg, St. Albert, AB 780-910-8553 Crestland Farms Ltd. John & Martha Harms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB 780-926-9540 Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB 780-674-4410 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb/Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB 780-568-3906 Gomack Red Angus Braydon Gough, Whitelaw, AB 780-274-0099 GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181

M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497 Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

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ATV SPRAYERS - 15 & 20 GALLON ATV SPOT SPRAYERS - 20 GALLON ATV BOOMLESS 25FT COVERAGE - 40 GALLON TRAILER SPRAYER W/BOOM - 65 GALLON UTV BOOMLESS SPRAYER

Located at the corner of HWY 49 and Parkhill Drive • 250.782.3371

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GELBVIEHS

CHAROLAIS

AdamsGreen Gelbvieh David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB 780-524-5382

Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924 Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB 780-766-2887 Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858

Quality Registered Yearling & 2-yr-old Bulls for Sale on the Farm Like Li LLik ike ik ke UUss oonn

(250) 263-4904 • sjtrask@pris.ca • Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

MILNE’S RANCH Red & Black Gelbvieh Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty Harold 780.835.0365 Bev 780.834.7704

www.milneranch.com

HEREFORDS

Raising Quality Charolais Cattle to meet the needs of the Commercial Industry!

8 WAY CHAROLAIS Nikki, Kristin, Whitney & Courtney Drschiwiski Box 18, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 Ph: 250-785-6362 Cell: 250-261-0876 (Nikki) Cell: 250-329-4816 (Courtney) eightway@pris.ca wanderlust_blues@yahoo.ca

Rio Grande Angus Clint and Anna Collins Beaverlodge, AB Clint: 780-814-1455, Anna: 780-814-3875

JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530 Johnson Charolais Stephen & Herb Johnson, Barrhead, AB 780-305-9196

Registered Black & Red Angus

VISITORS WELCOME LIKE US ON

Yearling Charolais Bulls for Sale Off the Farm By Private Treaty

Box 43 Site 2 RR 1 Spirit River AB T0H 3G0 780-351-2608 780-864-6448 www.schulzangus.com

59275

Silent K Stock Farms Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake, BC 403-827-1819

Silver Willow Ranch Selling Yearling & 2-Year-Old Registered Black Angus Bulls Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

RR 2 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0

59214

Kevin & Barbara Quist Phone: 780.876.4649 Email: kbqrr2@hotmail.com

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale oﬀ the Farm Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

56074

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264 Triangle Stock Farm Vance & Michelle Klepper, Stony Plain, AB 780-968-2354 Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB 780-348-5683 Wrangler Charolais Farm Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB 780-349-1650

59286

ROY & ERIKA SCHWEITZER Ph: 780.356.3611 Cell: 780.402.5617 Email: schweitzerre@gpnet.ca

Aspenridge Stock Farms Jason Wells, Hythe, AB 780-518-2439

Herefords Charolais Simmentals

Lazy S Charolais

Joe & Courtney Schulz

Box 1573 Fairview, AB

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Jack & Shannon Trask

Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bay Tree, AB 780-864-5035

Randy & Chris Haddow 250-786-5048 Chad, Gene, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow 250-784-3924

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB 780-836-2125

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56191

Penson Angus Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB 780-814-4993 Poplar Meadows Tanya, Monty & Taylor Belsham, Houston, BC 250-845-8474

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SALERS

The JayDawn Advantage RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS AND CHAROLAIS BRED FOR CALVING EASE, WEANING WEIGHTS & MATERNAL TRAITS

DynaRich Salers Richard & Dianne Andersen, Eckville, AB 403-746-2919

JASON & NIKKI MCQUAIG SEXSMITH, ALBERTA

FOR SALE AT THE FARM SALERS BULLS and FEMALES FROM THESE AND OTHER SIRES SELECTED FOR TEMPERMENTGROWTH AND EASY KEEPING

LIMOUSIN

RED POLLS Shadow Creek Red Polls • Canada’s #1 Red Poll Breeder for the 3 year • Maternal traits with light birth weights • Registered Bulls and Heifers For Sale rd

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

(250) 827-3293 • info@redpollbeef.ca. www.shadowcreek.farm

SHORTHORNS Tamarack Shorthorns Alvin Johnson, Brownvale, AB 780-618-9044

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

Simmental Cattle

Quarter Horse

Yearling and 2 yr. old Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

Box 238, FAIRVIEW, ALBERTA TOH 1LO

Chet & Jamie Jans

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Norbert & Janice Luken 780-835-3165 Email: njluken6@gmail.com

LE E SIMMEN TA L

Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

Registered Purebred & Fleckvieh Simmentals

BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE

250-780-2141 hm 250-219-8200 cell 250-219-8008 cell

info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181 Grimm Ranches Miles Grimm & Laurie Schaub, Grimshaw, AB 780-971-2217 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669

Home of Polled & Horned 100% Full Blood & Purebred Fleckvieh

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC 250-772-5116 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 80-939-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-9588 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618

North 42 Cattle Company Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500 KRS Simmentals K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB 780-202-0254 Lakeroad Simmentals Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

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(780) 924-2464 - (780) 982-2472

59253

WERNER and DEBBIE GRUNDKE ALBERTA BEACH, ALBERTA

R0011789162

JAYDAWN FARMS

GRUNDKE FAMILY SALERS

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Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC 250-719-5548 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Reber’s Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Home (780) 356-2113 Elden Cell (780) 518-3536

56076

PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTALS Box 154, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 www.peacecountrysimmentals.com

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4373

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Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB 780-785-2045

FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS

CK RANC O R M H R RI

hodgey_177@hotmail.com

SPE

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keith@arlshop.com

REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB 780-957-2814

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www.willowdaleca�le.com

Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-3939

SPECKLE PARK Offering Purebred and Commercial Speckle Park Cattle for Your Consideration

Tracey Foster Duriez Site 16 Comp 112 RR1

JASON, CORINNA, WILLIAM AND MARIAH HARVEY

250-719-9575

Performance Breeding Stock ● Polled Reds & Blacks Dale and Judy Smith & Family (780) 524-2790

DESERT ACRES SPECKLE PARK

EST. 2000 LE CKLE PA R K C AT T

DAWSON CREEK, BC

Willowdale Simmentals

Box 1555 Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0 24km North of Valleyview on Highway 49

(780) 831-5781 cdymurray@yahoo.ca

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REGISTERED PUREBRED SPECKLE PARK CATTLE Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999

AUCTION FACILITIES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES BC Livestock Producers Co-operative Kevin Johnson, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939 Innisfail Auction Market Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166 North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893 Olds Auction Market Olds, AB 403-556-3655 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Chance Martin, Thorsby, AB 780-789-3915 Viking Livestock Market Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209 VJV Livestock Marketing Group Peter Raffan, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Peter Raffan, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Travis Sekura, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Craig Jacklin, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Dean Edge, Rimbey, AB 403-704-0280 Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer, Wembley, AB 780-897-9570

Grande Prairie Feeders Association Admin – Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB 780-834-7399 North Peace Feeder Association Admin – Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-3071 Prairie River Feeders Co-op Admin – Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4487 Barrhead Feeder Association Admin – Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-2456 Fort Feeders Co-op Association Admin – Cathy Axley, Two Hills, AB 780-290-0293 Westlock Feeders Association Admin – Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850

EXHIBITION ARENAS Beaverlodge, Beaverlodge Arena 780-354-8785 Dawson Creek, Lakota Agriplex 250-782-1445 Fairview, J.E. Hawker Pavilion 780-596-2295 Grande Prairie, Evergreen Park 780-357-2849 High Prairie, Agriplex 780-523-3814 Teepee Creek, Ag Events Centre 780-380-1917 Valleyview, Indoor Riding Arena 780-524-3473

1-250-264-8676 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4M6

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR AUG 21, 2020

BEAVERLODGE

WESTLOCK

PONOKA

RIMBEY

Peter Raffan - Mgr 250-782-3766 vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com

Peter Raffan - Mgr. 780-354-2423 vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

Travis Sekura - Mgr. 780-349-3153 office@vjvauction.com

Craig Jacklin - Mgr. 403-783-5561 office@vjvauction.com

Dean Edge 403-704-0280 office@vjvauction.com

Aug 11 - 132 Hd

July 28 - 149 Hd

June 25 - 84 Hd

June 18 - 140 Hd

Aug 13 - 697 Hd

Aug 6 - 927 Hd

Aug 12 - 588 Hd

Aug 05 - 461 Hd

Apr 14 - 555 Hd

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

$220.00 $253.00 $210.00 $234.00

n/a

$218.00 $226.00 $210.00 $237.50 $218.00 $237.00

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

300 - 399

n/a

400 - 499

n/a

500 - 599

n/a

600 - 699 $200.00 $209.00

n/a

700 - 799

n/a

800 - 899 $170.00 $180.00

n/a

900 - 999

n/a

1000+

$163.75

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

300 - 399

n/a

400 - 499 500 - 599

n/a

$225.00 $225.00 n/a

n/a

High

$220.00 $240.00

$210.00 $225.00 $205.00 $236.00 $200.00 $218.00 $205.00 $225.00 $180.00 $205.00

$200.00 $213.00 $198.00 $214.00 $200.00 $214.00 $195.00 $209.50 $195.00 $218.00 $175.00 $187.00 n/a

n/a

$185.00 $204.50 $180.00 $200.00 $185.00 $198.75 $185.00 $203.50 $170.00 $179.50

n/a

$170.00 $186.50 $180.00 $185.50 $180.00 $192.25 $180.00 $191.00 $150.00 $161.00

n/a

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Average

n/a

$199.00 $225.00 $190.00 $211.00

n/a

$195.00 $205.00 $190.00 $220.00 $190.00 $212.00

n/a

$184.00 $196.00

$196.00 $196.00

n/a

High

n/a

$171.00 $177.50 $180.00 $184.50 $140.00 $149.00

$195.00 $220.00 $165.00 $188.00

$183.00 $196.00 $190.00 $206.00 $180.00 $195.00 $185.00 $201.00 $165.00 $183.00

600 - 699 $180.00 $190.00

n/a

700 - 799 $170.00 $180.00

n/a

$162.00 $170.00 $163.00 $178.00 $160.00 $170.00 $170.00 $177.00 $165.00 $209.00

800 - 899

n/a

$157.00 $164.00 $160.00 $172.00 $160.00 $168.50 $165.00 $174.50 $160.00 $198.00

900 - 999

n/a

1000+

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$89.00 $80.00

D3 - D4 Cows $70.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE

n/a

Bologna Bulls

$86.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$79.00 $70.00

Heiferettes n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$80.00

Heiferettes n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls

$105.00 $125.00 $100.00 $115.00

D3 - D4 Cows Heiferettes n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls n/a

n/a

Feeder Bulls

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

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

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $87.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$60.00 $69.00 $70.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

$135.00 $146.00

$70.00 $78.00 $80.00

Feeder Bulls

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

D1 - D2 Cows

$175.00 $187.50 $172.00 $186.00 $175.00 $189.00 $170.00 $184.50 $170.00 $180.50 $165.00 $200.00

$79.00

Heiferettes

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$147.00 $160.00 $160.00 $167.00 $155.00 $165.00 $125.00 $155.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$85.00 $100.00 $82.00

D3 - D4 Cows $71.00

$83.00

Heiferettes

n/a

$97.00

D3 - D4 Cows $70.00

$81.00

Heiferettes

$150.00 $159.75 $145.00 $155.00 $110.00 $125.00

D1 - D2 Cows $85.00

$97.25

D3 - D4 Cows $72.00

$82.00

Heiferettes

D1 - D2 Cows

$88.00 $100.00 $65.00 $75.00

D3 - D4 Cows $78.00

$87.00

Heiferettes

D3 - D4 Cows $60.00 $65.00

Heiferettes

$105.00 $124.00 $110.00 $137.00 $105.00 $135.00 $115.00 $140.00 $110.00 $140.00 $105.00 $120.00

Bologna Bulls

$100.00 $114.00 $105.00 $130.00 $100.00 $137.00 $105.00 $136.50 $110.00 $128.00 $88.00 $100.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Feeder Bulls

$119.00 $132.00 $110.00 $133.00 $120.00 $140.00 $115.00 $140.00

Aug 1 - 863 Head Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

n/a

$1,800

n/a

$2,100

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

n/a

$1,600

n/a

$1,775

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

Feeder Bulls

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

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FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date

DAWSON CREEK

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

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Northern Horizon SERVING THE BC & ALBERTA PEACE REGION SINCE 1977

C ONTACT Y OUR S ALES R EP T ODAY !

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STILL THERE FOR THE PEACE COUNTRY CATTLE PRODUCER We Continue to Provide Sales & Service on a One-On-One Basis STAY IN CONTROL OF MOSQUITOES & FLIES WITH AN ORIGINAL LEWIS CATTLE OILER • Rugged enough for all livestock • 8 Gallon Reservoir • Auto Drape Oiler Included • 3-Chain Synthetic Wick • Automatic Pumping Feature with Adjustable Recharge Control • Large Loop for Moving *shown with available suspended mineral feeder

KS Farm

15 GALLON TANK ON SALE NOW

regenerative agriculture Since 2008

100% GRASS-FINISHED BEEF

SALES OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for Sales & Service Agents

Tel: 250-782-4888 x-114 Cell: 250-784-4319 horizon@dcdn.ca

LAMB : Naturally-raised on pasture and local pea/grain mix Taking deposits for whole & halves

Est.

2004

GRASS FED BEEF & LAMB

KS FARM | Spirit River, AB (780) 864-9218

ksfarm8888@gmail.com | ksfarm.org

R0011817024

No antibiotics • No chemicals • No hormones Taking deposits for wholes & halves. Smaller variety packs also available

Dan

LEWIS CATTLE OILERS Sales & Service TEAM LEADER - Steve (780) 524-8880

Spirit River Area – Brock Dommer (780) 557-9500 | La Crete Area – Jake Neustaeter (780)928-2205 Worsley Area – George Fehr (Tirecraft) (780) 834-8705 | Fort St. John Area – Josh Thiessen (250) 261-2536 Payment Plan Available | No Interest For Up To 18 Months R0011819531 NO CREDIT APPS | NO BANKS

CALL YOUR SALES REPwww.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com Creek Beaverlodge Westlock Ponoka Rimbey TODAY! Dawson Peter Raffan 250.782.3766 Peter Raffan 780.354.2423 Travis Sekura 780.349.3153 Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453 Dean Edge 403.704.0280

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

Janis Cattle

Tues, Aug 25th – 9:00 a.m.

Tel: 250-782-4888 x-104Tues, Sept 1st – 9:00 a.m. Cell: 250-219-0369 Tues, Sept 8th – 9:00 a.m. Email: jkmet@dcdn.ca Tues, Sept 15th – 9:00 a.m.

Sales

Tues, Sept 22nd – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Special Sales

Calf/Yearling Sales (with Regular Cattle Sale) Tuesdays – 9:00 a.m. Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 D.C. Production Horse Sale Broke Horses Fri, Sept 11th – 6:00 p.m. Run-In Horses Sat, Sept 12th – 12:00 Noon

Thurs, Sept 3rd – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Sept 10th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Sept 17th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Sept 24th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Oct 1st - 9:00 a.m. Beaverlodge Beaverlodge Fall Video Sale (with Regular Cattle Sale) Thurs, Sept 3rd 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge Fall Horse Sale Sat, Sept 26th 12 Noon

Tues, Aug 25th – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Sept 1st – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Sept 8th – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Sept 15th – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Sept 22nd – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Aug 27th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Sept 3rd - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Sept 10th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Sept 17th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Sept 24th - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Aug 26th - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Sept 2nd - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Sept 9th - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Sept 16th - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Sept 23rd - 9:00 a.m.

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Simm Influence Calf Sale Wed, Oct 7th – 9:00 a.m.

Big Yearling Calf Sale (withReg Cattle Sale) Tues, Aug 25th – 9:00 a.m. Simm Influence Calf Sale Tues, Oct 6th – 9:00 a.m. Angus Influence Calf Sale Tues, Oct 20th – 9:00 a.m. Horse Sale Fri, Sept 25th – 5:00 p.m.

WestlockFall Video Sale (with Regular Cattle Sale) Thurs, Sept 1st – 9:00 a.m. Bred Cow Sale Sat, Oct 24th – 11:00 a.m. Horse Sale Sat, Sept 19th – 10:00 a.m. Sheep/Goat/Hog Sales Tues, Sept 1st - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Sept 15th - 9:00 a.m.

Angus Influence Calf Sale Wed, Oct 21st – 9:00 a.m. Limousin Influence Calf Sale Wed, Nov 4th – 9:00 a.m.

Contact our reps for current Market trends, prices, booking of cattle into the auction Mart or Satellite sale Owner - Henry Thalen 403.783.0090 henry@morsan.com • CEO - Yancy Crosier 403.485.0887 yancy.crosier@gmail.com

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WEEKLY LIVESTOCK MARKET REVIEW - AUGUST 14, 2020

CANADA / US $ Aug 14/20 $75.66 Aug 07/20 $75.23 Aug 16/19 BANK RATE Aug 11/20 0.50 Aug 04/20 0.50 Aug 13/19 CATTLE SLAUGHTER WEEKEND Aug 08/20 (prel) Aug 01/20 (prel) CANADA 59,905 62,549 EAST 10,501 12,554 WEST 49,404 49,995 WEEKEND Aug 15/20 (est) Aug 08/20 (est) US 640,000 633,000 CANADIAN CATTLE GRADES WEEKEND Aug 08/20 Aug 01/20 A 51,421 53,441 B 907 1,221 D 5,145 5,347 E 203 173 A GRADE MARBLING (%) WEEKEND Aug 08/20 Aug 01/20 AAA 60.3% 60.3% AA 37.5% 36.7% A 2.2% 3.1% CANADIAN CATTLE CLASSES WEEKEND Aug 08/20 (prel) Aug 01/20 (prel) STEERS 38,253 37,000 HEIFERS 15,244 19,072 COWS 6,141 6,259 BULLS 267 218 CALVES 2,723 2,824 CATTLE FUTURES - US 4/CWT - CLOSE August 14, 2020 MONTH LIVE CHANGE MONTH FEEDER AUG 107.60 + 4.80 AUG 143.93 OCT 110.22 + 3.77 SEPT 146.57 DEC 112.83 + 2.75 OCT 147.43 FEB 115.85 + 2.05 NOV 147.82 APR 117.80 + 1.47 JAN 145.22 JUN 111.30 + 1.50 MAR 143.88 WEEKEND Aug 14/20 Aug 07/20 US FSP-US$/CWT 142.25 141.92 CATTLE INDICATORS (by prod values) WEEKEND Aug 07/20 July 31/20 US - US $/CWT 7.24 7.08 CURRENTNESS Aug 08/20 Aug 01/20 WEST - A1% 14.1% 16.4% CAN - A1% 12.7% 14.4% FD:STR RATIO Aug 07/20 July 31/20 ALTA BARLEY 25.3 25.2 Aug 08/20 Aug 01/20 US CORN 31.8 30.8 AVG CARCASS WT Aug 08/20 Aug 01/20 WEST STR - LBS 902.0 886.0 CAN STR - LBS 904.0 894.0 US CATTLE - LBS 835.0 833.0 Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - August 14, 2020 https://open.alberta.ca/publications/3479685

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SLAUGHTER BULLS $75.05BANK NCLE Viking 2.00 Innisfail Olds Aug 10/19 BCLPCA 59,537 STEERS 500 - 599 11,496 NCLE 48,041 Viking Aug 17/19 Innisfail 653,300CA- Olds BCLPCA Aug 10/19 STEERS 600 - 699 42,770 NCLE 1,333 Viking 5,636 Innisfail 401 Olds BCLPCA Aug 10/19 STEERS 700 - 799 57.1% NCLE 40.2% Viking 2.8% Innisfail Olds Aug 10/19 BCLPCA 37,545 STEERS 800 - 899 14,602 NCLE 6,983 Viking 407 Innisfail 3,146 Olds BCLPCA CHANGE HEIFERS 500 - 599 + 1.20 NCLE + 1.45 Viking + 1.03 Innisfail + 0.85 Olds + 1.03 BCLPCA + 1.15 Aug 16/19 HEIFERS 600 - 699 NCLE 137.60 Viking Aug 09/19 Innisfail Olds 8.97 Aug 10/19 BCLPCA HEIFERS 700 - 799 12.2% NCLE 11.8% Aug 09/19 Viking Innisfail 25.7 Aug 10/19 Olds 25.6 BCLPCA Aug 10/19 HEIFERS 800 - 899 905.0 NCLE 907.0 Viking 806.0 Innisfail Olds BCLPCA

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$180.00 $216.75 $170.00

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$160.00 $187.00 $160.00

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Sheep - 960 Head Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Hd) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Fmly

$/CWT $175.00 $190.00 $210.00 $210.00 $210.00 $120.00 $120.00

$175.00 $184.00 $200.00 $205.00 $200.00 $120.00 $130.00

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- $320.00 - $300.00

$280.00 $280.00

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HOG SLAUGHTER WEEK END CCANADA EAST WEST AB/BC WEEK END US

Aug 08/20 (prel) 396,866 233,697 163,169 52,637 Aug 15/20 (est) 2,565,000

Aug 01/20 (prel) 425,607 249,364 176,243 62,904 Aug 08/20 (est) 2,534,000

Aug 10/19 385,629 227,377 158,252 51,235 Aug 17/19 2,491,400

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Aug 07/20 1.262 N/A

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Aug 07/20 38.39 0.950

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$2.65

$3.10

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41 - 80 lbs

$85.00 - $85.00

81 - 150 lbs

$110.00 - $180.00

151 + Over lbs

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CAN/US $ CLOSE Aug 14/20

MONTH Aug-20 Oct-20 Dec-20 Feb-21 Apr-21 May-21

MONTH Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Mar-21

LEAN 53.83 53.02 54.63 61.90 66.60 70.83

CHANGE + 2.83 + 2.05 + 1.70 + 0.92 + 0.67 - 0.08

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Aug 01/20 212.00 Jul 31/20 13.3 8.3 Aug 07/20 68.41

Aug 10/19 210.00 Aug 09/19 16.6 12.4 Aug 16/19 88.56

HOG INDICATORS Aug 16/19 1.879 2.224

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Preparations underway for 2020-21 High School Rodeo season It wasn’t too long ago that the B.C. and Canadian High School Rodeo Finals set for June and July were cancelled, but the 2020-21 High

School Rodeo of B.C. season could begin before you know it. The North Region season will

begin with two rodeos in Hudson’s Hope Aug. 22 and 23, pending approval from the National High School Rodeo Association. Both the Hudson’s Hope rodeos, and rodeos in Valemount Sept. 6 and 7, have already been approved by the B.C. High School Rodeo Association. Two more North Region rodeos are currently being planned for Sept. 12 and 13, and Sept. 18 to 20. Though last year’s season started in August, things usually haven’t begun until September. With the second-half of last season cancelled, and a sense of urgency looming over the upcoming year, the association thought it would be best to get the fall season in earlier than normal. “The second wave (of COVID-19) could hit this fall, and with all the uncertainty we thought it would be best to get threse rodeos done early,” said High School Rodeo of B.C. Secretary Bonny Mills.

at the gate at a time, and there will be no spectators. Junior events will take place Friday nights and Saturday mornings, while senior events will go Saturday and Sunday afternoons to limit the number of people in the arenas at one time. “It’s pretty exciting, everyone is greaing up to go. So far, so good,” Mills said. Mills expects a similar number of members from across the province this year, though a high number of graduates from last season — 23 — could keep membership under the count of 125 last season. The High School Rodeo Association could struggle a bit this year when it comes to sponsorship, but Mills said they will go forward as best they can. For their part, the association’s executive has agreed to rollover sponsors from rodeos that were cancelled last season ,and to feature the flags of each business in the fall rodeos.

The rodeos will be modified to ensure physical distancing and keep the events safe.

“Our sponsors have been very loyal to us over the years, and we’re grateful to those who are able to give a bit this year,” said Mills.

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Strong irrigation systems This funding will help ensure there is water for irrigation and agricultural operations, municipal use, recreation, wildlife and habitat enhancements. IRP funds are often used to replace open channel irrigation canals with buried underground pipelines that reduce water loss through seepage and evaporation. Water that would otherwise be lost is then available for irrigation and other uses. “All of the province’s irrigation districts work hard to ensure that water is there when we need it. Investing in infrastructure will ensure water is well-managed and that producers can irrigate more land with the same amount of water. Irrigation provides a huge economic potential and every dollar that’s invested in irrigation results in economic returns.” Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Over the last few weeks, Minister Dreeshen visited many of the irrigation districts in southern Alberta to announce the funding and learn more about how irrigation projects benefit producers and communities. Pipelines are a reliable water delivery method and increase water management efficiency. IRP grants support better water security

and availability. Producers in irrigation districts also invest in district-owned and on-farm infrastructure improvements. Effective infrastructure ensures they are getting good value for their money and that water is available for irrigation, value-added processing and other uses. Food companies around the world invest in areas with reliable irrigated farmland. These investments help to create good jobs, increase agricultural trade and grow our economy. Started in 1969, the IRP provides cost-shared funds to irrigation districts to rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure. Alberta’s government contributes 75 per cent of the cost and the district contributes 25 per cent. Alberta’s Recovery Plan is a bold, ambitious long-term strategy to build, diversify, and create tens of thousands of jobs now. By building schools, roads and other core infrastructure we are benefiting our communities. By diversifying our economy and attracting investment with Canada’s most competitive tax environment, we are putting Alberta on a path for a generation of growth. Alberta came together to save lives by flattening the curve and now we must do the same to save livelihoods, grow and thrive.

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Bonanza farrier Carl Konashuk and nephew Ethan Marinos work on the riddle of steel Saturday at the Bay Tree Farmers’ Market for Alberta Open Farm Days. The pair were fashioning a two piece hook. BROWN

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The Sexsmith & District Museum Society has been working hard for the past couple of years to complete the preservation of the last remaining “Wooden Giant” in the area that was eligible for such a project. Replacement of the shingles on the entire structure was completed last year. Painting and replacement of the windows will be finished this summer. There was a documentary called “The Wooden Giant” completed last year on our elevator project, which can be accessed on You Tube. The third phase of our preservation project will occur next year, fundraising permitting. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has affected everything, including this project. This phase will include cleaning and minor repairs to the interior, as well as office repairs, electrical wiring and landscaping. We are looking forward to opening the elevator to the public as soon as the preservation project is complete. This is an epic undertaking, involving one of the largest elevator’s constructed, and it will grace the Sexsmith skyline to for many years to come.

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Berwyn 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. With a Barbeque Legion Hall Contact 780-618-8535

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Bay Tree 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bay Tree General Store Contact Heather 780-353-3055 Beaverlodge 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 Sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

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Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-831-8792 Valleyview 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8714 Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-618-8535

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-831-8792 Valleyview 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8714

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fairview 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall (10315 - 110 St.) Contact 780-330-9211 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

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Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-926-2000 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928

Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Corner of Hwy 97 & 29 Contact 250-788-3494 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Contact 780-836-0268

Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-4211 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-926-2000

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-831-8792 Valleyview 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8714

Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-926-2000 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Westhill Ind. Plaza Contact 780-274-0536

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-831-8792 Valleyview 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8714

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Bay tree 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bay tree general store Contact Heather 780-353-3055 Beaverlodge 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

THURSDAY

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Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fairview 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall (10315 - 110 St.) Contact 780-330-9211 High prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-831-8792 Valleyview 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8714

Beaverlodge 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fairview 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall (10315 - 110 St.) Contact 780-330-9211 High prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Beaverlodge 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fairview 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall (10315 - 110 St.) Contact 780-330-9211 High prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Beaverlodge 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fairview 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall (10315 - 110 St.) Contact 780-330-9211 High prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Beaverlodge 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3013 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fairview 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall (10315 - 110 St.) Contact 780-330-9211 High prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

SATURDAY

Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Corner of Hwy 97 & 29. Contact 250-788-3494 grande prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Contact 780-836-0268

enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-4211 Fort st. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 grande prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-926-2000 peace river 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Westhill Ind. Plaza Contact 780-274-0536

Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-618-8535 Fort st. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 grande prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-926-2000 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928

Fort st. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 grande prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-926-2000 peace river 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Westhill Ind. Plaza Contact 780-274-0536

rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-831-8792

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue 780-354-3013 Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-618-8535 Fort st. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 grande prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-926-2000 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928

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Alberta milk production in 2019 “The total cost of producing a hectolitre – 100 own feeds, however in 2019, the percentage of

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Feeding a cow for a year costs about $3,600 and is by far the highest contributor at 43.6% of total costs. Variable expenses contribute about 24.9%, 16.7% toward capital expenses and 14.8% to labour. She says that the prices for forages, especially hay, and barley grain continued to be high through 2019. It was a challenging growing and harvest season with both wet and dry pockets across the province affecting both quality and availability. “Many dairy farmers are able to grow their

homegrown feeds dropped from the year before to only 60% of roughage – hay, silage – and 8% of their feed grains. Good quality feed is necessary to maintain the health and productivity of the dairy cows and mixed dairy rations along with vitamins and minerals supplement the roughages fed, bringing extra costs. Dairy farmers work closely with nutritionists to keep feed balances in check as cows need consistency.” Additional study results include: Total investment dollars per cow significantly jumped from 2018. Dairy farms are investing to expand production capacity, efficiencies and sustainability to meet quota requirements and address labour issues. The average herd size in Alberta is 189 cows. Responding to market demands, total milk production increased 15% from the previous year.

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This reflects positive herd management in cow health, nutrition, and comfort to maintain productivity levels. Return to equity - gross income less total production cost - was relatively unchanged from 2018. Milk price increased by about 3%, but these gains were enough to offset increased input costs and debt obligations. “Demand for milk remained high throughout 2019 due to retail demand for cream, butter and cheese as well as an increase in consumer income and changes in food preferences,” she adds. She notes that there is quite a variety of dairy farms in Alberta and that further analysis of the data collected from the Dairy Cost Study reveal a 22% range between the highest and lowest cost producers. “The categories most affecting this difference are total feed costs and more significantly, the cost of labour.” Further analysis of top, middle, and bottom third groups based on various production factors is included in the publication. Read Economics of Milk Production, 2019: The Dairy Cost Study and find the reference supplemental factsheets there as well. Dairy farmers in Alberta volunteer to participate in the Dairy Cost Study and provide information on their dairy enterprise. In return they receive a business analysis to use in their daily farm management. From this dataset, weighted sample averages are calculated resulting in this Alberta benchmark report. Contact For more information about the Dairy Cost Study or a printed copy of the study, connect with Pauline Van Biert: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Phone: 780-415-2153 Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta) Email: pauline.vanbiert@gov.ab.ca

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Looking for a Case Skidsteer 1845C Uniloader +/-1996. Running or parts. (250)7939654 Used electric typewriter in good working condition. Preferably Smith-Corona. 780-685-2374 or 780-8340479 Wanted: John Deere 336 square baler. Working or parts machine. Valleyview area. 250-308-2832 wayne.sturt@outlook.com WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Any Amount. Purchase by pound. Call Terry at 780-766-2937/780-8764455

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25ft bale wagon. Holds 14 bales. with 11-24.5 truck tires. $6900 780-518-6095 Matador 7900 Swath-inverter. Cuts your drying time in half. Barely used. Offers. 780-775-2215 or 780-8052404

2211 Air Drills & Seeders

20ft International-McCormick press-drill with seed attachment. $800 OBO 780775-2215 or 780-805-2404

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2015 Load Line Tridem Clam Dump Gravel Trailer. $50,000 Firm. (250)2611943 Attachments for skidsteers/tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. 780354-2161, (Cell)-780-5186095. Beaverlodge. For Sale: 1955 TD18A International crawler tractor for parts. Eugene. 780-8350601

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tries Model-460 Rock-picker with dual hydraulics. $800. Eugene 780-835-0601 For sale: Elias hydraulic platform scale; W110 Gallagher scale with 24” loadbars. $1000 each. 250-7802378 For Sale: Gjesdal 5-in-1 Grain Cleaner. Good condition. $8500. Call: 780-841-2984 FOR SALE: Tractors, harvest equipment, trucks, cultivators, augers. Phone: 780-323-4364 FOR SALE: Used tractor tires, Most sizes available. Phone. 780-322-3822 Harry FOR SALE: Used truck tires, Most sizes available. Phone. 780-322-3822 Harry HutchMaster DOT 7610 31 Ft. Tandem Disc, $4,500.00, 780-814-0523 JD 4020 propane Loader Tractor - 148 Loader/bucket, new motor, low hrs, new tires. 780-354-8842 Jiffy 700 Hi-Dump Silage Wagon. Good Condition. $4500. 780-524-3304 John Deere 4010 with f/end loader for sale or trade for cattle. $7000.00 250-2621985 Reverse-Osmosis water-system complete with water-softener and iron-eater. Also animal-squeeze. Call Colin 780-957-2779 Set of 6 injectors AR74665 fit 4430 or 7720 John Deere. Like New. Manning (780)836-2239 Sliding Cattle Gates for sale in the Hines Creek area. Call 780-494-2710 THE CORRAL FACTORY: Now Selling Corral Panels, Silage Bunks/Wind Breaks/ Fenceline Feeders/Bale Feeders, Gates and Portable Calving Barns. Delivery Available. 780-821-9020 Wanted: 11-38” Tractor Tire any condition. Eugene. 780835-0601 WANTED: Plow Coulter 16” or 18” blade with 3’ offset, any make. Eugene 780835-0601

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For sale: 5-year-old quarter horse gelding $2500 OBO. La Crete Area. 780-9266536

Free-Range, Pasture-Raised Pigs for Sale. No Antibiotics. 150-320 lbs. $1.25/lb Live. At Falher. Shane 780-837-6904 Grain fed freezer beef and hamburger cows. Call Gord at 780 831 6872. In search of Donkey for sale. Call (250)793-9654 Mackenzie Red Angus Registered Yearling Bulls for Sale. Vaccinated, Performance, Semen-Tested. Will Deliver. Call 250-348-2034 Now providing hoof trimming services in the Peace Country. Call Cody. (780)864-0908

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Free-Range, Pasture-Raised Pigs for Sale. No Antibiotics. 150-320 lbs. $1.25/lb Live. At Falher. Shane 780-837-6904

3539 Poultry

Heritage Breed Meat Chickens available. Broilers available on order. Cleardale area. Call for info. (780)926-9343

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2 Bedroom Home For Sale in Spirit River Fenced Detached Garage Updated Bathroom Appliances Included Asking $85,000 O.B.O

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Looking for house and pasture, acreage or yard site to rent south of Wanham. 780835-1908

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Custom Spraying: Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, Teepee Creek area. Phone: 780-832-8250 Now providing hoof trimming services in the Peace Country. Call Cody. (780)864-0908

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Hay/Bales For Sale

For Sale: Square Hay Bales and Round Bales. Always shedded. Good condition. Phone: 780-568-2343

Brome Timothy. In Dawson Creek Area. $6/Bale Call/Text Rob at 250-784-4220

Steel Buildings/ 9035 Granaries INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. Adam.s@integritybuilt.com. 1-250-351-5374. www.integritybuilt.com Grain/Hopper Bins

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Grain/Hopper Bins 9036 1) 5000 Bushel Bin

Slightly used floor $6250 Located in Blueberry Mtn. 780-864-8005 2) 1650 Bushel Bin Slightly used floors $2000/each Located in Blueberry Mtn. 780-864-8005 2) 2000 West-Steel Hopper Bottom Bins. New Rockets/Fans & Centre cables included. Asking $8000/each 780-864-8005

9185 Boats

15ft Sea-Doo Boat and Trailer for sale $18,000. Call 780-494-2710

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

8ft Medical Emergency camper with jacks. Dust and Leak-proof. Lots of storage. $1000. 780-933-3452 2006 Cougar 5th-Wheel Holiday Trailer. quad-bunk, slide, 34ft. $14,500 OBO. (780)926-9343

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for sale in the Hines Creek area. Call 780-494-2710 11-blade M.M. Tiller with seed-box, on rubber $200. 5-16” Case plow on rubber $450. 780-835-0601 12ft New Holland 499 Hydro Swing mower conditioner for sale. Excellent condition. Call 780-354-8842 18ft Versatile Swather 4400 Hydrostatic $5000 or best offer. 780-353-2383 Bonanza AB 1982 Case 4890 4WD Tractor for Parts, Rebuilt Heads, $3,500.00, 780-814-0523 2012 6” Grain-Vac Farm King. Excellent Condition $20,000. O.B.O. West of Spirit River 780-864-8005 20-Ft. Flatdeck with Live Roll, Headache Rack, 20Ton Hydraulic Winch, $2,000, 780-814-0523. 2-24 run JD press-drills with small seed+fertilizer boxes & draw-bar to pull both. $400. 780-835-0601 33-Foot Concord air drill with cart, double shoot, 10inch spacing plus extras. $10,000. Phone: 780-837-0592 40-Ft Farm King Harrow Drawbar with harrows. $3,000. Phone: 780-8370592 5-wheel pull-type rake and Graham 10ft cultivator for sale $1000/each. 250-786-5958 850 NH Chain Bailer - good running condition, JD 7700 Combine - running condition, 780-354-8842 8 Used 20.8-42 Good Year radial tractor tires. $4000 for all. Harry 780-322-3822. Nampa, AB Bourgeault 36-40ft mediumduty Vibramaster cultivator with 240 Valmar and NH3 anhydrous kit $7,000. Phone: 780-837-0592 For Sale: 18ft Vibrashank Cultivator, Rape Roller, 20ft Spiral packers, 50ft Diamond tooth harrows, 780-354-8842 FOR SALE: Case 930 tractor for parts, useable 23.1-30 rear tires/10-16 front, $750. 780-322-3822 Harry For Sale: Case W14 wheel loader, runs good. $14,500. OBO. Call: 780-841-2984

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Belt Drive Betty is back in the saddle, and on the road Travel in 2020 and the changes that COVID-19 has brought to our world has made hosting events a challenge. One has to get creative if there is to be any joy being spread! Here in Northwestern Alberta COVID-19 is a topic that has sucked the oxygen out of the room, just like it has everywhere else. Alberta has entered stage two reopening and has started to allow gatherings of up to 200 people out of doors. You have to be physically distanced, temperatures have to be checked and they want you to control the flow of human traffic to avoid people coming into contact with you. Some of our cities have made masks mandatory, others are not getting into the great mask debate so far. It was under these odd circumstances and the rather restrictive guidelines that one of Alberta’s largest grassroots motorcycle rallies was able to host one of it’s most integral ceremonies. Bob Ross, President of the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association and one of the founders of the Wayside Fallen Riders Memorial Park jumped through a lot of hoops to make the Fallen Riders Memorial service happen. The Run to the Hills Memorial Rally would normally have been held July 17-19, but of course, large gatherings are still a no no, and music is a definite forbidden fruit. On the Saturday of the rally, there is always a memorial service and roll call to remember the fallen in the motorcycle community. Never before has there been a need to have approval to

host a memorial service. Thankfully Alberta Health Services approved the memorial ceremony with up to 200 people. 2020 has been the one thing I wished the Cancel Culture would CANCEL! Mother Nature is obviously having some kind of episode with PMS, she is one cranky old bag!!! In spite of the mixed bag of weather that swirled around me as I rode from Grande Prairie to Two Hills, a 7 hour ride, I managed to stay dry only getting rained on as I pulled into the event. 100 riders came out to remember their fallen. It was an emotional ceremony with many sobbing as they paid their respects. Sadly we have lost a lot of riders in the last year here in Alberta. As Pastor Wes read out the roll of our fallen, the sun started to break through and the rest of the day was beautiful. If you ever find yourself in Alberta (if they ever reopen our border), you need to visit Two Hills Alberta, and spend some peaceful moments in the chapel, or on the wrap around deck looking out over the rolling farmland and the Two Hills Golf Course. Wayside Fallen Riders Memorial Park in Two Hills Alberta is a place to remember and reflect, for friends, family and motorcycle family members alike. It is a tranquil and unique spot built by riders with rider’s families in mind. Find them on Facebook Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

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Government investment brings nutritious surplus food to vulnerable The eight partnerships announced which involve over 100 different organizations will help farmers meet the needs of vulnerable Canadians and recover the cost of their efforts. The funding provided under the Program is ensuring producers and food processors like Nutri Group are fairly compensated for their work at the cost of production, while growing relationships with community food providers and supporting efforts to reduce food waste. For over 30 years, Nutri Group has been providing consumers in the region with high-quality sustainable eggs, while helping farmers build stronger businesses and stronger rural communities. Nutri Group includes graders from several provinces, namely Star egg in Saskatchewan, Country Side Farm in Manitoba, Ontario Pride egg in Ontario, Maritime Pride Egg in Nova Scotia, Nutri-Oeuf, Ovale et les Oeufs Richard in Quebec. Second Harvest is a registered charity whose purpose is to rescue and deliver fresh, healthy, surplus food to feed people experiencing hunger across Canada. With an existing network of over 1,750 non-profit partners and a history in food rescue and logistics, Second Harvest is well positioned to purchase, process, and distribute surplus food across Canada. Food Banks Canada is a national not-forprofit organization that works closely with a network of provincial associations, affiliate food banks, and food agencies. With FBC’s coordination efforts, over 3,000 food banks and community agencies distribute food to Canada’s vulnerable populations, with 1.1 million people served in 2019. According to Statistics Canada, one in seven

Canadians indicated that they live in a household where there was food insecurity over a one month period during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, there were 1.1 million visits to food banks and 5.6 million meals served on average each month. This announcement builds on the measures we have introduced to keep Canada’s agri-workforce strong, including: $100 million for food banks and local food organizations to help Canadians experiencing food insecurity, which is helping serve an estimated 2 million Canadians through 1,800 different community-level food organizations. Over $77 million in funding for the Emergency Processing Fund (EPF), whose objectives include helping companies implement changes to safeguard the health and safety of workers and their families. $25 million through Nutrition North to ensure food security for Canada’s most vulnerable Travel exemptions for all temporary foreign workers, including seasonal agricultural workers and fish/seafood workers. Valley Realty, Peace River, AB & Cascade Realty, Chetwynd, BC

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The innovative Surplus Food Rescue Program is a $50-million federal initiative designed to address urgent, high volume, highly perishable surplus products falling under fruit, vegetables, meat and fish and seafood. These surpluses were created because the COVID-19 pandemic largely shut down the restaurant and hospitality industry, leaving many producers without a key market for their food commodities. The Program awarded contributions to eight organizations that leverage existing food redistribution and recovery networks and agencies, who will bring the food to every region in the country. Partners, which include leading not-for-profits Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest, and La Tablée des Chefs, will redistribute products such as potatoes, walleye, chicken, turkey, eggs, and more. In total, the program will redistribute approximately 12 million kilograms of surplus food to more food insecure families that would otherwise have been wasted. For over 30 years, Nutri-Group and its partner producers have been providing consumers in Canada with high-quality sustainable eggs, while helping farmers build stronger businesses and rural communities. Through the Surplus Food Rescue Program, Nutri Group will be providing Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest more than 1 million dozen eggs at cost to ensure Canadians continue to receive fresh, nutritious food during the pandemic. The eggs will be redistributed to many food banks and local food organizations across Canada, notably across the network of moissons in Quebec. The significant disruptions to Canada’s restaurant and hospitality industry caused by COVID-19 has left many producers with surplus food and no way to get it onto the plates of Canadians.

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FARM SALE for WES & KIM SCHARTNER Crooked Creek, Alberta Saturday, September 12, 2020 • 10:00 a.m.

Directions from Grande Prairie: East 63kms on Highway 43 to Range Road 264, then South 5 kms to site. Directions from Valleyview: West 48kms on Highway 43 to Range Road 264, then South 5 kms to site. Watch for signs

VEHICLES, TRAILERS & SEACAN 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Dually Extended Cab, Cummins 24-Valve Diesel Engine, Heated Leather Seats, 185,000kms, VIN 3B7MF33C5M244377, comes with Amco Veba Picker (3,780lb capacity, 35ft reach, with Hydraulic Winch) NOTE: This item sells “SUBJECT TO” the owner accepting the final bid price • 2018 Rainbow 20ft Tandem Flatdeck Trailer, 7000lb Axle, VIN 2RGBH2028J1002071 • Lamar 16ft Carhauler Trailer • 40ft Sea-Can Container INDUSTRIAL TOOLS & SUPPLIES Forney 240V/180amp Welder • Lincoln 256 Power Mig Welder (bottle not included) • Hypertherm 65 Plasma Cutter • Torch Cart with Bottles • Champion 4,000 watt Generator • Iron Horse Air Compressor • Omega 6.5hp 60-Gallon Air Compressor • King 10” Industrial Table Saw • Skilsaw 10” Portable Table Saw • Makita 14” Corded Concrete Saw • (2) Milwaukee 8” Metal Saws • DeWalt Chop Saw • Makita 1” Impact Driver • 1” Air Impact • Hougen Magnetic Drill • Misc Cordless Drills • Milwaukee Grinders • Electric Rock-Cutting Chainsaw • Hotsy Pressure Washer • Coffing 1-Ton Electric Winch • Mastercraft Toolbox • Jet Roller Cabinet Tool Box • Portable Light Stand • Shop Vac • CAT Manuals • Engine Lift • Engine Stand • Semi-Trailer Electrical Tester • Battery Tester • Stemco Seal Driver • Axle Nut Sockets • Pipe Stands • Step Ladders • Hydraulic Post Hole Auger for Skidsteer • Skidsteer Pallet Forks • Skidsteer Bale Forks • Tire Tools • Kenworth T800 Radiator with Air-to-Air Assembly • Large Selection of Truck Parts • Scaffolding • 1,250 Gallon Water Tank • 1,000 Gallon Fuel Tanks on Skids • Fuel Tanks on Stands LAWN & GARDEN John Deere Z425 Zero-Turn Lawn Mower, with 54” Deck, Power Bagger, 406hrs • Stihl KM90 KombiEngine •Stihl MS230 Chainsaw • Stihl 024 AV Super Chainsaw • Wheatbelt Lawn Sprayer • John Deere Lawn Trailer • Southland Tiller • YardWorks 26” Snowblower RECREATIONAL ITEMS Kayaks with Skirts • Large Assortment of Bikes • Western Saddle • Jacuzzi Sand Filter • Pool Supplies LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES Medi-Dart Cattle Medication Injection System • Miscellaneous Livestock Supplies HOUSEHOLD ITEMS A Variety of Miscellaneous Household Items Including Bedroom Suite, Couches, Recliners, End Tables, Office Desk, Patio Furniture, Barbeque, and Traeger Smoker MUCH, MUCH MORE SUBJECT TO

Email: albertanorthauctions@gmail.com Website: www.abnorthauctions.com

SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS • LUNCH AVAILABLE

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For more information, please call Alberta North Auctions Terry Thiessen: 780-876-2379 Bonded Licence #212664

The governments of Canada and B.C. are supporting 14 new projects with more than $2.4 million through the Canada-British Columbia AgriInnovation Program to help create opportunities in the province’s agricultural and technology industries.

“Bringing innovation into the agriculture industry is taking the sector to new levels and creating more opportunities in communities around the province. Technology can transform and improve the way farmers and processors do their daily work, while keeping their products the way consumers enjoy them. This is just one of the many ways B.C. companies are evolving to stay competitive,” added Popham.

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cheque. Items are sold as is, where is.

operation of my counterpart, Minister Popham, we will always get behind these forward-looking projects that will help achieve a bright future for the agriculture sector in British Columbia.”

Projects under the Canada-British Columbia Agri-Innovation Program have received more than $7.3 million in funding from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The partnership is a five-year federalprovincial-territorial agreement that includes $2 billion in costshared strategic initiatives delivered by the provinces and territories, and $1 billion for federal programs and services through March 2023.

AUCTION ACTION

TERMS: Payment in full on day of sale by cash or bankable

B.C. companies continue to bring innovation to the farm, using technology to develop new products and processes that will support food production and food security in British Columbia.

Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood says B.C. companies are really stepping up to the plate with innovation. “Technologies and solutions to the various challenges faced by our agricultural sector. They are finding ways to grow more of the top quality food we love, more sustainably and more efficiently. With the close co-

Saber Miresmailli, founder and CEO, Ecoation Innovative Solutions noted the Canada-BC Agri-Innovation Program provides unique opportunities to Canadian agriculture companies to showcase Canadianmade solutions to the world. “This program allows companies like Ecoation to directly engage industry partners and demonstrate solutions that meet the need of the farming industry. Demonstrating technology under real-world conditions is critical for market adoption and scaling in domestic and international markets. The program derisks new technology adoption and provides a unique opportunity for collaboration between farms and technology providers.”

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weaverauctions.com Lorne: (250) 219-0871

Lorne & Dorothy Flaten Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Valhalla Centre, Alberta

1997 JOHN DEERE 9100 4WD TRACTOR

1990 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINE

2002 MORRIS MAXIM II 30 FT. AIR DRILL

1984 WESTERN STAR T/A GRAIN TRUCK

2003 LODE KING PRESTIGE GRAIN TRAILER

FRUEHAUF S/A HIGH BOY TRAILER

2018 WESTFIELD 10X61 SWING AUGER

GRAIN VAULT 5 RING X 19 FT. BIN

(2) 1,700 BUS. HOPPER BINS

Weaver Auction Site Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Rycroft, Alberta

Evan: (250) 219-4539

Ofce: (780) 864-7750

Timed bidding begins Thursday, September 3 at 9:00am Timed bidding begins to close Wednesday, September 9 at Noon

Directions: 3 km west of Valhalla Centre on HWY 59, then 2 km north on RR102. Viewing commences 10 days prior to sale date. Please call ahead of time and make arrangements with the owners before going to their property.

Contact Lorne Flaten at (780) 933-4983

1998 MF 220 22 FT. SWATHER

1992 JD 925 S/C GRAIN HEADER

CASE CONCORD 4010 AIR DRILL

TRACTOR & HARVEST: 1997 JOHN DEERE 9100 4WD TRACTOR, 1990 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINE, 1998 MASSEY FERGUSON 220 22 FT. SWATHER, 2016 RAVEN CRUIZER II GUIDANCE SYSTEM, 1992 JOHN DEERE 925 S/C GRAIN HEADER, VERSATILE T/A HEADER TRANSPORT, SCHULTE STEEL SWATH ROLLER, BLANCHARD STEEL SWATH ROLLER APPLICATORS: COMPUTORSPRAY 647/2 60 FT. T/A FIELD SPRAYER, 1986 WESTEEL 1,250 GAL. NH3 WAGON SEEDING & TILLAGE: CASE CONCORD 4010 AIR DRILL, JOHN DEERE 24 FT. FIELD CULTIVATOR, 2002 MORRIS MAXIM II 30 FT. AIR DRILL, WHITE 272 28 FT. TANDEM DISC, JOHN DEERE 1100 38 FT. CULTIVATOR, RITEWAY ROCK PICKER, CCIL 203 30 FT. CULTIVATOR W/ NH3 KIT AUGERS: 2018 WESTFIELD 10" X 61 FT. SWING AUGER, WESTFIELD 10" X 51 FT. SWING AUGER, SAKUNDIAK 8" X 45 FT. S/P GRAIN AUGER, SAKUNDIAK 8" X 40 FT. PTO AUGER, WESTFIELD 7" X 51 FT. PTO AUGER GRAIN BINS & HANDLING: (2) 1,700 BUS. HOPPER BINS, (4) GRAIN VAULT 5 RING X 19 FT. GRAIN BINS, (3) TWISTER 6 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BINS, (4) TWISTER 7 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BINS, (3) TWISTER 5 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BINS, (5) TWISTER 6 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BINS, (2) WESTEEL 5 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BINS, BUTLER 3 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BIN, M & W BATCH GRAIN DRYER, (5) FLAMAN 3 HP INLINE AREATION FANS, (2) GRAIN GUARD 5 HP AREATION FANS, (2) AREATION SYSTEMS, LABTRONICS 919 GRAIN MOISTURE TESTER, PRO.POINT INFRARED THERMOMETER, OHAUS TRIPLE BEAM GRAIN SCALE, GRAIN HOPPER, SMART SCOOP GRAIN KIT, CLAAS MOISTURE & TEMP METER, BREHON PORTABLE COMBINE, FANNING MILL, WESTFIELD HYD. DRILL FILL AUGER AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: DEMOCRAT 2 SEAT BUGGY, (2) BALE SPEARS, SQUARE BALE ELEVATOR, PALLET OF TACK, PALLET OF HARNESS & COLLARS, PALLET OF HARNESS & COLLARS, RODONO CHOPPER ROTOR, JOHN DEERE WIND SCREEN HOLD DOWN FINGERS, JOHN DEERE 9600 BELT & PULLEY, JD 9600 COMBINE PARTS, REDEKOP CHOPPER ROTOR, JOHN DEERE BELTS & PULLEYS, (4) PALLETS OF CROP LIFTERS, AIR SEEDER HOSE, QTY OF TILLAGE PARTS, SWATH PICKUP LIFTER, QTY OF SWATHER PARTS, COMBINE WRENCH, GRAIN BIN PLATE, JOHN DEERE 9350 DRILL PARTS TRAILERS & GRAIN TRUCKS: 2003 LODE KING PRESTIGE TRIDEM GRAIN TRAILER, FRUEHAUF S/A HIGH BOY TRAILER, 1984 WESTERN STAR T/A GRAIN TRUCK, 1976 FORD F750 TAG AXLE GRAIN TRUCK, 1978 GMC 6500 S/A GRAIN TRUCK LAWN MOWERS: (2) LANDMARK/MASTERCRAFT PUSH MOWERS, JOHN DEERE STX38 LAWN MOWER ATTACHMENTS: JOHN DEERE SNOW BLOWER, JOHN DEERE 30 IN. TILLER HOME, YARD, & OUTDOOR: SNOW SHOES, CURLING ROCKS, LUNCH BOX, KETTLE POT, COLEMAN OIL HEATER, VEGA ELECTRIC AEM8 CREAM SEPERATOR, DUTCH OVEN, CLOSED GRIDDLE, POTS, ANTIQUE LANTERNS & SMOKER, (2) YOUTH TOBOGGAN'S, ANTIQUE JUGS & JARS, BUCKETS, CHICKEN WIRE, GARDEN HOSE, (8) BICYCLES, NORTHERN ESCAPE 12 X 7 FT. 2 ROOM FAMILY DOME INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT ITEMS: (5) MIDLAND 2 WAY RADIOS, (2) ELECTRIC PUMPS, PALLET OF OILS, GREASE, GLASS JUGS, (2) LSM ALUMINUM JOCKEY BOXES, (3) HYD. RAMS, (2) STIHL CHAIN SAWS, (2) 135 GAL. FUEL TANKS, (2) TRUCK MUFFLERS, (2) PEERLESS LOG HEADACHE RACKS, TIRES & RIMS

Timed bidding begins Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00am Timed bidding begins to close Tuesday, September 22 at 10:00am Directions: Sale site is 3 km west of Rycroft, Alberta on HWY 49. Viewing Hours: 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (except holidays) Ofce: 780-864-7750 weaverauctions.com CONSTRUCTION: 1997 VOLVO L90C WHEEL LOADER, CATERPILLAR D6C CRAWLER TRUCKS: 2009 PETERBILT 379 T/A DAY CAB TRUCK TRACTOR, 1987 IHC S1900 GRAIN TRUCK, 1991 FORD F800 S/A WATER TRUCK, FORD 800 T/A PICKER TRUCK, DODGE D600 S/A HAY TRUCK TRAILERS: 2008 BIG TEX T/A CAR HAUL TRAILER, 2018 LAMAR 30 FT. TRIDEM FLAT DECK TRAILER, 2013 RAINBOW T/A CAR HAUL TRAILER, (2) 2010 GRAVHAUL CG3800 TRIDEM CROSS DUMP GRAVEL TRAILERS, 2010 GRAVHAUL CG3600 TRIDEM CROSS DUMP GRAVEL TRAILERS, 2011 GRAVHAUL CG2360 B TRAIN LEAD CROSS DUMP GRAVEL TRAILERS, 2009 GREAT DANE CMT 1112 11130 S/A REEFER TRAILER

2015 NH T6.175 MFWD TRACTOR

1997 VOLVO L90C WHEEL LOADER

2009 PETERBILT 379 T/A DAY CAB TRUCK

VEHICLES: 2011 JEEP RUBICON SUV, 2008 JEEP PATRIOT SUV, FORD F350 E-CAB PICKUP, 1977 LINCOLN MARK V CAR, 2011 DODGE 2500 CREW CAB PICKUP, 2003 CHEVROLET 3500 FLATDECK, 2006 FORD F250 E-CAB PICKUP, 1999 FORD F150 E-CAB PICKUP, 2008 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY CREW CAB BOOM TRUCK, (2) 2003 GMC SAVANNA 3500 CARPET CLEANING VANS LAWN & RECREATION: 2016 ARCTIC CAT M6000 SNOWMOBILE, 2012 HONDA FOREMAN 500 ATV, 2007 HONDA 500 FOREMAN ATV, 2008 YAMAHA RHINO 700 SIDE BY SIDE, 1998 ARGO CONQUEST 8-WHEEL ATV, 2002 FORCE 120 OUTBOARD MOTOR, FIBREGLASS 15 FT. LAKE BOAT, HARBORCRAFT ALUMINUM BOAT, HUSQVARNA YTH24V48LS LAWN MOWER, 2005 YAMAHA BIG BEAR ATV, STIHL FS38 STRING TRIMMER, MINN KOTA TROLLING MOTOR, POULAN ROTOTILLER AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT: 1985 JOHN DEERE 7720 TITAN II COMBINE, 2015 NEW HOLLAND T6.175 MFWD

2010 GRAVHAUL CG3800 CROSS DUMP

2011 JEEP RUBICON SUV

1977 LINCOLN MARK V CAR

TRACTOR, DEUTZ ALLIS 7120 MFWD TRACTOR, JOHN DEERE 5010 TRACTOR, FORD 5000 TRACTOR, JOHN DEERE 7020 4WD TRACTOR, 1984 VERSATILE 4750 20 FT. SWATHER, 2010 ELMER'S ST36 SWATHER TRANSPORT, HIGHLINE 6600 BALE PROCESSOR, 1987 JOHN DEERE 530 ROUND BALER, NEW HOLLAND 479 HAYBINE, IHC 4000 SWATHER, 1986 CASE 1640 COMBINE, IHC 1482 P/T COMBINE, CASE 2170 HAYBINE, NEW HOLLAND 852 ROUND BALER, HAWK BILT 580 ROUND BALER, ROUND HAY STACK MACHINE, EZEE-ON 1225 OFFSET DISC, JOHN DEERE 3100 5X16" PLOW, JOHN DEERE 6X16" PLOW, FORD 5X16" 3PT PLOW, 40 FT. FLEX HARROWS Also selling: Attachments, Air Compressors, Generator Sets, Light Towers, Lights & Accessories, Pressure Washers, Shipping Containers, Shop Tools, Storage & Portable Buildings, Tanks, Tires & Rims, Vehicle Parts & Accessories, Welders, Work Benches & Shelving, Furniture, Appliances, Pellet & Air Soft Guns, Sawmill

(2) 2009 IHC 70 PASSENGER BUSES

2016 ARCTIC CAT M6000 SNOWMOBILE

2012 HONDA FOREMAN 500 ATV

Equipment, Grain Bins & more! GO TO WEAVERAUCTIONS.COM TO VIEW THE CURRENT LISTING!

Real Estate & Equipment Timed Auction: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 – Rycroft, AB

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COMBINE DAYS AT FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD 2018 Lexion 760TT

2018 Lexion 760

450 Header, 4WD Rear Axle, AutoLube, JD Bridge, 2 to Choose From

No Pick Up Header, stk #6096

$480,000

$600,000

2006 Lexion 590R

2 to Choose From Xenon Lights, 900 Singles, P514 Header, MAV Chopper, stk #1486/4821

From $120,000

FAIRVIEW

2012 Lexion 760

Xenon Lights, AutoLube, 900 Singles, P516 Header, Turbo Chop, stk #1976

$298,000

2005 Lexion 560

P514 Header, 900/60r32 Frt Tires, 500/85R24 RR Tires, 3D Sieve, stk #1353

10925— 90th Avenue Industrial Park Office 780-835-3887 Colter 780-835-0336 Clint 780-834-7257 Sandy 780-835-8036

$525,000

2016 Lexion 670

3 to Choose From Leather Cab, Xenon Lights, Cruise Pilot, 900 Singles, Trimble TMX GPS, P516 Header, MAV Chopper, stk #3024/3025/3027

$320,000

From $290,000

2017 Lexion 450 Header, Cruise Pilot, Auto Crop Flow, Profi Cam, Wind Reduction Kit, stk #4242

$385,000

From $350,000

450 Pick Up Header, Leather Cab, Auto Contour, Cruise Pilot, Auto Crop Flow, Profi Cam, LED Worklights

$100,000

2011 Lexion 760

Xenon Lights, Auto Contour, Cruise Pilot, 900 Singles, HP Feederhouse, P516 Header, Turbo Chop, stk #760

$270,000

2016 John Deere S680

Fine Cut Chopper w/Powercast, Tailbroad, HID Lights, SF1 w/2630, 615 Pick Up Header, stk #6887

$390,000

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C.

6719 Elevator Road Logan 250-261-1038

www.fostersagriworld.com

2011 Lexion 670

Sunnybrook Cylinder, 900/60R32 Frt Tires, MAV Choppers with Chaff Spreaders, Calmar Downspout, stk #549

$140,000

2014 CASE IH 9230

Large Turbo Rotor, Deluxe Cab w/ Pro 700 & High End Lighting, AutoSteer w/full unlock, 40-knife chopper, Air Compressor, Pick up header. Stk# 6816/6817

$265,000

BEAVERLODGE

1100—11th Street West 888-354-3620 Office 780-354-3622 Sean 780-518-3829 Kenny 780-512-6682 Larry 780-518-3734

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Lexion 450 Header, Auto Contour, Cruise Pilot, 3D Cleaning Sieve, Mercedes Engine, Profi Cam, LED Worklights, stk #5557

2013 Lexion 780

2017 Lexion 760TT

2014 Lexion 670

2017 Lexion 670

Xenon High End Lights, Auto Contour, P516 Headers, Turbo Chop 2 to Choose From

IN STOCK READY TO GO