Southern Alberta Advisor, May 15, 2023

FORTMACLEODAUCTION

POBox1330•FortMacleod,ABT0L0Z0

Phone1-888-553-7715• www.livestock.ab.ca

REGULAR CATTLESALES - TUESDAYS@9AM

SPRING PAIR & BREDSALE

May 17,1pm @FMA

CUTABOVE $UPERIORHORSESALE

May 20,6pm @Claresholm

SHEEP & GOAT SALE

May 24,12pm @FMA

POUNDMAKERRAMSALE

May 25,11am @FMA

FIELDREPRESENTATIVES

AllanLively403.627.7776

JustinKeeley403.627.6534

Ryan Konynenbelt 403.892.6534

CodySawley403.652.0684

DarrenShaw403.892.4493

SteveQuinton403.653.7228

FrankJenkins403.627.6700

JasonSlomp403.635.1473

JayNelson403.652.0402

SkylerMcBride403.815.5867

DylanBates403.627.6546

ColinMcNiven403.793.1699

MattLait403.581.7592

BearLightbown403.634.4486

SK:WilliamBeierbach306.299.2073

SK:DanSawley306.607.9043

SK:JaredParsonage306.661.7781

EasternSK:RyanBeierbach306.735.1341

FARM&RANCHCONSIGNMENTAUCTION

Wednesday, May 31, 10am Wednesday,May31,10am

UNRESERVED!Expectingalargeselectionof2WLivestockEquipment,aswellas otherlivestockhandlingequipment,tractors,&hayequipment!Thissalewillalso bebroadcastonlinewithClick-To-BidonDLMS.

Fordetails,contact:

BearLightbown403-634-4486-OR-DylanBates403-627-6546

9LocationsinAlberta

STOCKCOW,BREDHEIFER&COW/CALFSALES

TuesdayMay16th at1:00pm

U2CATTLECO-Complete

CommercialDispersal!

140TopEndAngusXPairsConsistingof:

70RedAngusSimmXCowCalfPairs

W/BigFeb/MarchAngusXCalvesatside

70BlkAngusSimmXCow/CalfPairs

W/BigFeb/MarchAngusXCalvesatside

FullHerdHealthProgram

Note:Thisisanexceptionalsetofpairs. 90%ofthecowsare2ndto3rdcalvers, don’tmissoutonincorporatingtheminto yourherd.

TuesdayMay23rd at1:00pm

ConsignToday!

WEDNESDAYMAY24TH AT10:00AM

FarmSaleLocated:FromVauxhall,ABproceedNorth onHWY#36for11KMtoHWY#526,HeadWest9.6KM toRR#17-2,thenheadsouth1KM.

TOENTER,emailyourpicturetorichelle@perlich.com

THEN...TOVOTEgotoperlichBrosAuctionMarketFacebookpage andbesureto“LIKE”yourfavoritepictureofcontestsubmissions WinnerwillbedeterminedMay21/23

Prizesareasfollows: 1stplace-$200.00cash

2ndplace-1TubofBOSSFeedsKFALLS20%CowTub 3rdplace-PerlichBrandedHoodie 2022ContestWinners!

Located:EastofSchuler,AbnearHorsham,SK.-North onHwy#41for51.6km,TurneastontoTwpRD162for 20.4km,Northfor0.7kmonRR291(635)

Formoreinformationonthissale: PERLICHBROSAUCTIONMARKETLTD. 403-329-3101or

1-855-PERLICH(737-5424)

Formoreinformationonthissale: DougKnoblichat 1-403-458-2140 PERLICHBROSAUCTIONMARKETLTD.

Formoreinformationonthissale: PERLICHBROSAUCTIONMARKETLTD. 403-329-3101or 1-855-PERLICH(737-5424)

REGULARFAT,FEEDER&STOCKER CATTLESALES

BALOGCOWPALACE–LETHBRIDGE

COWS,BULLS,FINISHEDCATTLE-10:30A.M.

STOCKERS,FEEDERS,GRASSERS-1:00PM

**SPECIALYEARLINGSALES**

WEDNESDAY,MAY17-1:00PM

WEDNESDAY,MAY24-1:00PM

WEDNESDAY,MAY31-1:00PM

WEDNESDAY,JUNE7-1:00PM

SPECIALCOW-CALFPAIRSALE

BALOGCOWPALACE-LETHBRIDGE

MONDAY,MAY29-1:00PM

SOUTHCOUNTRYMACHINERY ONLINEAUCTIONSALE

SALEOPENS:THURSDAY,JUNE8–9:00AM SALECLOSES:FRIDAY,JUNE9–3:00PM

**ONLINEAT**

www.farmgatetimedauctions.ca

NOWREADYTOTAKEYOURCONSIGNMENTS

AGRICULTURALEQUIPMENT–INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTIONS–RECREATIONAL CARS–TRUCKS–HAY&STRAW

CALLANYMEMBEROFTHEBALOGTEAM RONPIERZCHALA–403-892-3435 MARKLENZ–403-330-7600 RYANLENZ–403-332-1732 LOUISBALOG–403-331-0611 BOBBALOG–403-382-5727

FALLROUND-UPBRANDOFEXCELLENCE

VIDEOSALE#1

FRIDAY,AUGUST18,2023-1:00PM

**FEATURING**

YEARLINGS&CALVES

FORIMMEDIATEORFORWARDDELIVERY

SALEBROADCASTAT:www.dlms.ca-CLICKBIDDINGISON

FALLROUND-UPBRANDOFEXCELLENCE

VIDEOSALE#2

**WEEKLYVIDEOSALES**

EVERYTHURSDAY–10:00AM www.dlms.ca

FORWARDSELLINGGRASSYEARLINGS&CALVES

FORFALLDELIVERY

**BRINGTHEWHOLEWORLDTOYOURCORRALS**

CALLTODAYFORALLTHEDETAILS 403-320-1980

Box786,Lethbridge,Alberta Phone320-1980

CompanyLicence109042

HAYESBROTHERSQUARTERHORSE PRODUCTIONSALE

SATURDAY,AUGUST19,2023–1:00PM

LOCATED:ATTHEHAYESRANCH–SOUTHOFHANNA **FEATURING** 35TO40–3&4YEAROLDSKIPPERWBRED QUARTERHORSES

VIEWING:SATURDAY,AUGUST19–10:00A.M. INTERNETBIDDINGAVAILABLEAT www.dlms.ca

FORMOREINFOCALLROBERTORLEROYHAYES 403-854-2550

RONREID403-625-0233

• MARKLENZ403-330-7600

TANTBOOTHMAN403-642-7583

LOUISBALOG-403-331-0611

FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER22,2023-1:00PM

**FEATURING**

CALVES&YEARLINGS

FORIMMEDIATEORFORWARDDELIVERY

SALEBROADCASTAT:www.dlms.ca-CLICKBIDDINGISON

TODISCUSSALLYOURFALLMARKETINGNEEDS

CALLBALOGAUCTION-403-320-1980

• RYANLENZ403-332-1732

• BRADBALOG403-642-7444

• R.C. (BOB)BALOG-403-382-5727

NorthAmerica

TollFree1-877-320-1988

WEBSITE:www.balogauction.com

E-MAIL: sold@balogauction.com

THAT’S100%REINKECERTIFIED. FromReinCloud® precisionag technologytotheReinkeNavigator® GPSsystemtofactory-trained serviceprofessionals,counton Reinkeforinnovativesolutions tomaximizeyourfields’productivity seasonafterseason. AllbackedbyyourlocalReinke irrigationdealer.

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Lethbridge 403-328-0013

DanaWilliams-Freeman

Lethbridge 403-328-0013

Lethbridge 403-328-0013

DanaWilliams-Freeman

Taber 403-223-8622

Taber 403-223-8622

Taber

BarryKress

Strathmore 403-934-9690

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DanaWilliams- Freeman Strathmore 403-934-9690

DougDavies

BarryKress

DougDavies

DougDavies

BarryKress ForserviceintheTaber/Lethbridge area,call403-308-8740

YourauthorizeddealerforReinke pivotsandgenuineReinkeparts area,call403-308-8740

Your authorizeddealer for Reinkepivots andgenuineReinke parts Forservice inthe Taber/Lethbridgearea, call403-308-8740

YourauthorizeddealerforReinke pivotsandgenuineReinkeparts

“TheCompleteAuctionService”

ONDEMAND 24HOURSADAY

Ritchiemanufacturesacompleteline oflivestockwateringproductswiththe highestspecificationsintheindustry.

Designedforruggedsituations, extremeweather,andenergyefficiency thereissuretobeawatererthatwill fillyourneeds.

Thisprotein,energy,concentratedvitaminandmineralpackageisdesignedforuseongrowingandmaturebeefcattlebeingfed grasshay,drygrass,pasture,orformaturebeefcattleonverypoorqualityroughage.ContainsextraAMAFERM,whichisproventobe aneffectivereplacementfor3poundsofpelletsorgrain.AlsoincludesBIO-MOStoaidinthebuildingoftheimmunesystem.BIOMOShasbeenproveneffectiveonE-coliandSalmonella,wherepharmaceuticalshavefailed.

¶ FCIapproved,norestricteduseproteinproducts.

¶ Completewellbalancedvitaminandmineral program.Formulationstofitallphasesofproduction livestock.

¶ EnhancedroughageutilizationthroughAmaferm. Animalswillhaveabetterfill,visibilylessfiberis seeninthemanurein10daysto2weeks

FlemingStockFarms

Cell:403-625-0427

Phone:403-687-2288

TollFree:1-800-565-5288 flemingangus@xplornet.com

TUBSINSTOCK

OLS#8CAPerformanceEquine

PerformanceHorseTubswithaddedBioMos.,D.E.&Oxygen

OLS#9CABovineBreeder

MostConcentratedAll-AroundTub

OLS#10CABovineBreederB

MostConcentratedwithaddedBioMos

OLS#14CABovineBreederD

MostConcentratedTubwithaddedD.E.

OLS#20CAPerformanceBull

SpecialTubforBackgroundingYoungBullswith addedBioMos,D.E.,Oxygen,&Selplex

OLS#22CABovineBreederBD

MostConcentratedTubwithaddedBioMos&D.E.

¶

to50%oncornstalks.

¶ Lesstimebetweenparturitionandfirstheat,stronger heatsignsandfasterbreedback,higherconception ratesandstrongeroffspringatbirth.

¶ Healthierimmunesystem,improveddiseaseresistance, lowercostsforsupportivevetcare.

¶ Heavierweaningweights,itputsmorepoundsonthe groundforyou.

¶ Guaranteedconsumptioncontroltoimproveyour overallbottomline.

Ph:403-653-3254

Whenthemornshallbidusrise,Maywefeelthypresencenear! Maythyglorymeetoureyes,Whenweinthyhouseappear! Thereaffordus,Lord,atasteOfoureverlastingfeast.

-JohnNewton

DALELEESONRETIREMENTUNRESERVED LIVEEQUIPMENTAUCTION

Salestarts:Tuesday,June6,202310:00AM

VauxhallAB.

2.3kmSouthofVauxhallonHiWay36,1kmwestofGolfandCountryClubRoadTWP130.Watchforsigns

Thisisalive“ONSITE”Auctionthatwillhaverealtimeonlineinternetbiddingas well.ViewinginpersonatVauxhallonJune3rd/4th/5thandsaleday.orby catalogueonlineat“annettauction.com“

WearemovingtoanewbiddingplatforminthissalesoregisterearlywithAnnettAuction.com Terms:Fullpaymentonsaleday,weacceptVisa/Mastercard/debitcards/etransfers/cheque/cash. Thissaleissubjecttoa10%buyerpremiumtoamaximumof$500.00peritemplusapplicableGST. Loadingassistanceavailable

TRACTORS

2008NewHollandTV6070BidirectionalDieselTractor4WD

*NH84LBloader

*7’bucket

*HydrostaticDrive

*Sampson18.4x34reartires good/Michelin18.4x34front tiresworn

2004NewHollandFWATractor w/loader

*8121hours

*3pointhitch

*540PTO

*Powershifttrans.

CaseIH685XLtractor

*B510227BB19708

*3pointhitch

*540PTO

*4speedmanualtrans.

*5485.7hr

1970WagnerW14DieselTractor

*855Cumins/350HP

*13speedtrans.

*showing17053.1hrs

*4remotes

*Aux.pumpforairseeder

*23.1-26rubberw/clampon triples(fair)

WagnerWA14DieselTractor

*Cuminsdiesel/400hp

*13speedtransmission

*4remotes

WagnerWA4DieselTractor4WD (Restored)

*471motor

*5speedmanualtrans

*1513hr.

*2remotes

*18.4-26rubber(good)

IHFarmallTurbo1466tractor

*#2650116U010341

*466dieselmotor(500hours rebuild)

*showing8880hourontractor

*2remotes

*540/1000PTO

*Rubberworn

*Duals

International4100Tractor (Parts)

*#8965

*8625hours

*Loaderandbalesweep

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

2012NewHollandSmall

SquareBaler

*serial#YCN110339

*1/4turnchute

*verygoodcondition

2013NewHollandHT154

WingRake

*YCZSL0080

*6+6wheels

*30’width

*Goodcondition

NH166HydraulicSwatheFluffer

JohnDeere370FlailMower

*7’wide

*3pointhitch

NH1049StackLiner

*serial#2390

*gasmotor

JDManureSpreader

*Tandemaxle

*Hydraulicunload

*Doublebeaters

*1000splinePTO

JDManureSpreader

*Tandemaxle

*HydraulicUnload

*Doublebeaters

*1000splinePTO

*Floorneedsattention

JohnDeereA3100Plow

*#105383

*6bottompulltype

Krause4990WingDisc

*22”pans

*#2095

JohnDeere9450HoeDrill

*7”spacing

*clean

*transport

WestfieldswingAuger

Burgault4000CoilPackers(35’)

EdwardsRodWeeder

VictoryRodWeeder

Victory36’Cultivatorw/sweeps

MorrisB348CultivatorWrod

weeder

30”VictoryBlade

TRUCKS

1984Ford9000TandemAxle

GrainTruck

*1FDYU90J7EVA28520

*303,055kms/8268hrs

*671DetroitDiesel

*13speedstandardtransmission

*18’steelboxw/hoist,silage gate,graingate

1990WesternStar3864SRoad

Tractor

*#2WKKDCCH01K927066

*3406BCatDiesel * 15speedstandardtrans.

*8885hoursshowing

*134174.8kmshowing(x2)

*PTOandWetKit

1985FordF2504x4

*6.9diesel

*Autotrans.

*Steelbox

*toolbox/fueltankcombo

GMC3tongraintruckw/ woodengrainboxandhoist

*CE503-Z123664

*350gasmotor

*5speedsplitaxle

*75161miles

SHOPTOOLS&SUPPLIES

Wewillsellapproximately200 palletsoftoolsandsupplies bythepalletincludingwelders, compressors,wrenches,hand tools,bars,fencingsupplies, livestocksuppliesandmore

“ProfessionalOnsiteAuctionManagement”

2011Deere290G

LCExcavator

11,760Hrs,WedgeQuick CouplerAuxiliaryHydraulics, FullCabw/Heat&A/C,AM/FM Radio,36”DigBkt.... $79,900

CATTLEMARKETING

OFFICE:403-732-5206CHRISSY@SUMMITLIVESTOCK.CACLINT@SUMMITLIVESTOCK.CA

Ifyouhavecattletoselllocallyorforimport/export,wehaveamarketforalltypesofcattle.Forward contractingandhedgingonSlaughterCattle&FeederCattletomaximizeprofitsandminimizerisks. RanchDirectcalfprogramtoreducecostsandstressbyonfarmpricingwithnosurprises.

2005Case521D

6,402Hrs,Fullcabw/Heat&A/C, 3rdValve,RideControl,WBM HydraulicQuickChange,17.5-25 Tires,21/4yardWBMBucket, WBMForks.... $84,900

OTHERINVENTORY

2015Komatsu PC170LC-10

10,777Hrs,FullCabw/Heat&Air Conditioning,AuxiliaryHydraulics,28” TrackPads,AM/FMRadio,Control PatternChanger,WedgeStyleCoupler, 60”CleanUpBucket $99,900

2016Deere304KLoader

3,460Hrs,FullCabw/Heat&A/C,Radio, HydraulicSkidSteerCoupler,1.4cy Bucket $94,900

2011BobcatT750

2,985hrs,FootControls,Full CabA/C&Heater,Manual Bobtach,85hpEngine, AllWeatherTrack,84”GP Bucket.... $54,900

SLAUGHTERCATTLE, DAIRY CATTLE,BACKGROUNDERS, RANCHCALVES,CULL COWS,CROSSBREDS.

CLINTDELEEUW |owner|buyer403-634-9426

DAVESLINGERLAND |buyer403-359-0508

CODYOSKAM |buyer403-330-9700

ALEASESCHOLTEN |supervisor403-732-4076

BOX1236PICTUREBUTTE,AB.TOK1VO

2006KomatsuWA70-5

CompactLoader

3,365Hrs,FullCabw/Heat&A/C, HydraulicQuickCoupler,405/70R18 Tires,70”LoaderBucket,Forks $79,900

2019KubotaB26

185Hrs,3PointHitch,PTO,4x4, HydrostaticTransmission,24HpKubota Engine,Canopy/OROPS,FrontEnd Loader,BackhoeAttachment $44,900

41”AMIWristBucket FitsDeere60G,JDCoupler,serrated edge..........................................$4,000

2009VolvoEC160CL Excavator

9,305Hrs,FullCabw/Heat&Air Conditioning,AuxiliaryHydraulics,24” TrackPads,AM/FMRadio,Control PatternChanger,100”PushBlade, HydraulicThumb,WedgeStyleCoupler, 34”DigBucket,60”CleanUpBucket....

BenSchapendonk 403-715-8871

DylanTams 403-915-1503

RobTams 403-382-7275

BROOKS DaleStroeder 403-793-9990 #3145008TwpRd192South

©2020AGCOCorporation.MasseyFergusonisaworldwidebrand ofAGCOCorporation.AGCOandAGCOpartsaretrademarksofAGCO.Allrightsreserved.

MEDICINEHAT BullsheadRoad,Dunmore• Hwy–kmEastofMedicineHat --•---

JustinDerzaph --

ClarenceArcher --

ClarenceArcher 403-866-4517

JasonBabcock --

ChrisSteinley --

ACADIA VALLEY / MAPLECREEK RogerTernes 306-662-8243

TRACKLOADERS

BOBCATT770, 2021,92hpBobcatdiesel,413 hours,selectablejoystick,P69/C37packages,cab enclosure/heater/air,highflow,twospeed,roller suspension,soundreduction,deluxeinstrumentation, hydraulicbucketposition,reversingfan,automatic ridecontrol,heatedclothairrideseat,radio,power bobtach 102,000

BOBCATT76, 2020,74hpBOBCATDIESEL,361 hours,P29/C68packages,cabenclosure/heater/ air,twospeed,soundreduction,touchdisplay,rear viewcamera,dualdirectionbucketposition,reversing fan,automaticridecontrol,heatedclothairrideseat, premiumlights,powerbobtach

102,900

BOBCATE20, 2021,14hpKubotadiesel,63hours, Bobcatcanopyenhancementcontrols,boomswingcontrol, finger-tipauxhydraulics,auto-shifttravelsystem 46900

BOBCATE50, 2012,50hpBobcatdiesel,1029hours, A71optionpackage,Cab/heater/air,keylessstart,hydraulic clamp,hydraulicx-change,2ndauxhydraulics,travelmotion alarm,clothsuspensionseat 89,400

BOBCATE50,2014,50hpBobcatdiesel,964hours, longarm,A91optionpackage,cab/heater/air,deluxe panelw/keyless,hydraulicangleblade,hydraulicclamp, hydraulicx-change,2ndauxhydraulics,travelmotionalarm, suspensionseat,radio 98,500

BOBCATE50,2021,50hpbobcatdiesel,339hours, longarm,P82/C62packages,cab/heater/air,7”displayw/ radioandbluetooth,hydraulicangleblade,hydraulicclamp w/divertervalve,hydraulicx-change,travelmotionalarm, heatedclothsuspensionseat,LEDworklightkit

106,900

BOBCATT76

2020,74hpBOBCATDIESEL,361hours, P29/C68packages,cabenclosure/ heater/air,twospeed,soundreduction, touchdisplay,rearviewcamera,dual directionbucketposition,reversingfan, automaticridecontrol,heatedclothair rideseat,premiumlights,powerbobtach 102,900

EXCAVATOR&VERSAHANDLERATTACHMENTS

SINGLETOOTHBALEHANDLER NEW 2,000

ALLIED500BPLATECOMPACTOR, 2013 7,700

MOWERS

GRASSHOPPER623T, frontmountzero-turn,2015, 23hpKohlercommandpro,185hoursw/52”sidedischarge mowerw/powerfold 11,400

GRASSHOPPER725D frontmountzero-turn,2014,25hp Kubotadiesel,348hours,w/61”sidedischargemowerw/ powerfoldand15Bpowervaccollectionsystemw/lever actuatedhopper 20,900

127,500

BOBCATE55, 2016,50hpbobcatdiesel,242hours, extendablearm,A91optionpackage,cab/heater/air, deluxepanel,hydraulicangleblade,hydraulicclamp, hydraulicx-change,2ndauxhydraulics,travelmotionalarm, suspensionseat,radio

317acressouthofcitylimits.

317acresofproductivedrylandlocatedjustsouthofLethbridgeairport.ThereispowertothepropertywithalargeQuonset forstorageoffarmmachineryandtrucksonsite.Goodshelterbelt. EXCLUSIVE

150acreswithwaterrights

150acreswith137acresofwaterrightsclosetotownlimits.Irrigatedwithpivot&wheellines.Therearegrainbins, cattleshelters,andoutbuildingsonthepropertyaswellas2fullydevelopedhomes.Thesellermayconsidersubdividing approximately10acreswithresidencesfromthebalanceoftheland. CallformoreinformationEXCLUSIVE

ENJOYTHEBESTOFBOTHWORLDS

Thisistheacreageyouhavebeenwaitingfor.LocatedbetweenCoaldale&LethbridgewitheasyaccesstoCrowsNestTrail andaneasycommutetotown.PrideofOwnershipisevidentthroughoutthisproperty.Ifyouenjoyfarmfresheggsyouwill justlovethehenhouseandrun.Ifyouenjoyriding,youwillappreciatetheprivateroadway,arenaandpasture.Ifyouenjoy gardening,thefreshlyturnedgardenplotprovidesfreshveggiesthroughoutthesummer.Maturelandscapingwithlotsofroom forthechildrentoplay.SMRIDirrigationfortheyardandpasturewithburiedmainlineintopasture.CitywaterforResidence. Howconvenient!Recentupgradesinclude:furnace,hotwaterheater,CentralAir,sumppump,yardirrigationpump,mostfloor coverings,WelldesignedAdoraKitchen,andTrexdecking.Thereisnothingmoretodoherebutbringyourhorsesandenjoy thesummer! $875,000MLS

ATTENTIONLANDOWNERS

FULLLINEOFEXCAVATIONEQUIPMENTAVAILABLE Compacted

GRAVELSALES|Deliveryavailable|PitlocatednorthonHwy845

•3/4”roadcrush•11/2”crush•3”crush•3/4”screened•11/2”screened•Pitrun

•cell:403-308-1212•office:403-738-4033

email:office@dutchiedirtmoving.com

POBox120Turin,ABT0K2H0•www.dutchiedirtmoving.com

•DigDugouts

•CleanDugouts

•60’LongReach Excavator

•ScraperWork

•Drainage Ditches

Burdett,Alberta

Cell:403-382-7895

Phone:403-833-3766

Fax:403-833-3706

CWRSWHEAT AACWheatland(New)

SOFTWHEAT AACChiffon

AACSadash

WINTERWHEAT

AACWildfire AACNetwork(New)

SORGHUM

SUDANGRASS

OATS CDCArborg

DURUM AACStronghold AACGoldnet(New)

GPWHEAT Pasteur

BARLEY

Kellie(New) Esma

YELLOWPEA AACCarver HYBRID FALLRYE ProPower Sarifino FLAX Dorado (Yellow)

DaleWitdouck 403-635-0099 IronSprings,AB www.witdouckfarms.com dale@witdouckfarms.com

Bullsand ReplacementHeifers forSalebyPrivateTreaty.

Bullssementestedandfreedelivery.

Stuart&SherriZoeteman

FortMacleod,AB

403-553-2687or403-330-6490

Email: barrz2@telus.net

www.barrzherefords.com

ALBERTAPRIMEBEEFCORP Box419PictureButte,ABT0K1V0 ORDERBUYERS

LocatedintheHeartofAlberta’sCattleFeedingIndustry.WhetherBuyingorSelling, Feeders,Fats,CullCows,callusforyourlivestockmarketingneedsincludingInternet. Wespecializeinmarketing,cattlecontracting,andcustomfeeding.Wealsooffera convenientcustomweightfacilityandtruckwash.

403-732-5644

Visitusonourwebsite:www.albertaprimebeef.com

e-mailapbc5644@gmail.com

Ouraffiliatedcompany,ALBERTAPRIMETRANSPORTLTD., offerstri-axlelivestocktrailers&quadtrailerstomeetallyourlivestockneeds. Ourdriversarelicensed,well-experiencedprofessionals. Wepick-upanddeliverin4provincesand11U.S.states.

ANDYHOUWELING:403-308-8700(CELL) • BRETTHOUWELING:403-382-7827(CELL)

BRENTDAWSON-DISPATCH:403-382-0716(CELL) • CONRADWITHAGE:403-892-0728[CELL]

COLEWITHAGE-403-894-9260[CELL] • WADEWITHAGE403-634-9281

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WILL CHAT GPT IMPACT THE SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURE?

Over the past few months, a technology called CHAT GPT has been making the headlines. I have been watching with interest wondering what impact this technology will have on the agriculture.

Even if you are not interested in agriculture per say, this article has relevance as the technology has personal implications to you in other fields such as medicine.

First, let’s start with the basics. CHAT GPT is a language model developed by OpenAI. GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer and CHAT is well … about chatting, which it is pretty good at doing.

The question I am pondering is how can CHAT GPT help farmers, agronomists, animal technicians, and technology specialists make better decisions?

My work as a Professional Agrologist is a combination of art and science. You see, agriculture is seldom black and white and many factors come to play that make each farming situation quite unique. This is why I am on a mission to build an ecosystem for agriculture called AGvisorPRO. AGvisorPRO is a technology platform which connects those seeking advice with trusted experts who can provide answers in all areas of agriculture from cropping to precision agriculture to regenerative farming practices to grain marketing strategies to insurance decisions to animal nutrition to human resource management to questions about chemistry, biology, physics, economics and mental health… you get it…all of agriculture…globally.

So, it is not surprising that many are telling me that “Saik, you’re out to lunch. CHAT GPT is going to obliterate what you are building at AGvisorPRO. CHAT GPT is going to put human advice out of business.” To that I say, “WHOA, hold on minute. I don’t think the human “touch” in agriculture is going out of fashion any time soon…but it’s going to change.

We have been testing AI as an Agri-Bot in the background of AGvisorPRO comparing the CHAT GPT technology to human experts as they address issues posted on our platform and the result is … “meh” … not that great and certainly not something I, as a farmer would depend on. And the reason is “nuance”. You see, agriculture is nuanced, and farming is complex because there are so many disconnected yet relevant data points that need to be considered. For example, how market prices are tied to a weather forecast can influence a fungicide decision. These are all factors’ farmers/agronomists consider when making the decision to spend another $20/ ac.

But do I believe AI’s such as CHAT GPT have a role to play in agriculture? The answer is yes. However, unlike most references to AI as “Artificial” Intelligence I prefer to think of it more as “AUGMENTED” Intelligence. I believe that we can harness the power of AI to “augment” the work of the professional enabling that expert human mind to focus on creative solutions rather that gathering vast amounts of

background data.

For example, if a farmer were to ask me how best to apply phosphate fertilizer. I have to ask many questions to learn about the pH, organic matter, rainfall patterns, type of crop, rotation, yield target, growing degree days, calcium-aluminum-iron levels, type of planter or seeder, seedbed utilization, type of fertilizer available in the area, placement, salt index, foliar options, is the land owned or rented, has manure been applied or is manure available, what’s the latest research on phosphate response to crops grown in this soil and climate…and…and…and.

Could an AI pull together part of all the background information I need? I think so. This would significantly “augment” my brain and give me more confidence in the solution I am providing to the farmer about the type, rate, placement and timing of his phosphate fertilizer.

Some of the examples of how an AI could augment agriculturalists would be; animal technicians using CHAT GPT to monitor animal health and behavior. By analyzing data from sensors and cameras, CHAT GPT can detect patterns that may indicate an animal is sick or stressed, allowing technicians to intervene before the animal’s health deteriorates. Or equipment specialists benefiting from CHAT GPT by using it to analyze data from various sources, such as equipment sensors and maintenance logs, to identify potential problems before they occur. This can save time and money by reducing equipment downtime and repair costs.

In conclusion, CHAT GPT is a powerful tool that can help enhance the work of farmers, agronomists, animal technicians, and precision technology specialists in agriculture. However, it’s important to remember that AI is more appropriately referred to as “Augmented” Intelligence in agriculture, as it is meant to assist and enhance human decision-making rather than replace it.

Agriculture is ultimately a relationship-driven industry where professionals need to have the background data, but at the end of the day, it’s also about people making decisions that affect families. So, let’s use CHAT GPT to make better decisions and improve our communities, but let’s also remember that humans are at the heart of agriculture.

(And yes, I did use CHAT GPT to “AUGMENT” the writing of this piece.)

Robert Saik is a professional agrologist and certified agriculture consultant. He is an author of FOOD 5.0 and The Agriculture Manifesto and CEO, of AGvisorPRO an app that connects those seeking agriculture advice with experts who provide answers. You can reachRobbydownloadingandconnectingto himonAGvisorPRO