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FARM VISIT LEADS TO LARGER DISCUSSION ON AGRICULTURE IN THE NLC REGION

Asimple field trip has brought larger discussion and program development to the forefront as Northern Lights College (NLC) looks to the future.

NLC was invited to join a workshop hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food after AGRI 223 students from the Land and Water Resource Diploma program visited one of the many farms that surround Fort St. John.

David Wuthrich of PW Farms Ltd gave students a first-hand look at farming practices, grain types, different machinery, and some of the challenges farmers face on a day-to-day and season-to-season basis.

“Spanning over 6,000 acres, the PW Farms represents a blend of tradition and innovation, cultivating a rich tapestry of crops, from staple grains like canola and wheat to specialty plants such as timothy and fescue,” said Mahtab Nazari, Land and Water/AGRI 223 Instructor. “During our visit, we explored the farm’s agronomic practices, the symbiotic relationship between soil health and crop rotation, and the modern technological tools enhancing their agricultural expertise.”

The trip to PW Farms also provided students with a unique opportunity to discuss some of the challenges presented by local fauna and climate, the farm’s economic landscape, and their commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

After discussing agricultural practices and Mahtab’s PhD thesis, David asked if he could share Mahtab’s contact information with the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, thinking Mahtab might be interested in participating in an upcoming workshop.

Mahtab — who is new to the region and pursuing her PhD in Plant Science and Agronomy from McGill University — jumped at the opportunity to learn more about local agriculture and to participate in the larger discussion surrounding the Regional Extension Program. The Regional Extension Program, as indicated on the program website, is focused on the “objective (…) to increase on-farm adoption of beneficial management

practices that support producers in making their operations more climate resilient, sustainable, and economically viable.” Exactly the sort of topics Mahtab is exploring with her PhD.

Mahtab, along with Cindy Broberg, PhD, University Arts and Science Chair and Instructor, and Tara HylandRussel, PhD, Vice-President Academics and Research, attended the workshop on November 23, 2023.

“The workshop was so informative. We learned a lot of new things about agriculture in the Peace Region.” Mahtab said.

Cindy Broberg echoed her sentiment. “It was great to see what’s going on locally and to connect with farmers in the region.”

“And of course, it was a great avenue for us to promote the Land and Water program,” Mahtab added. “During the workshop I was able to connect with a number of people in the Ministry and the local agriculture associations. These connections have opened discussions about work placements with the Land and Water students.”

While attending the workshop, Mahtab even noticed a gap that could be addressed with the help of students.

“Data is being collected by the farmers, but lack of resources and researchers has led to the interpretation of the data being delayed,” Mahtab included, “this is something students could, in theory, assist with.”

Most students pursue placements with environmen-

tal consultation firms, however, with these new connections being made, there are opportunities to create placements with local agriculture organizations and potentially the Ministry.

The experiences and connections gained while attending the workshop have added to a much larger discussion happening at NLC.

“We want to work with local agricultural producers to develop new programing that focuses on sustainable agriculture practices,” said Tara Hyland-Russel.

With the research happening in the Peace Region, and projects being led by local producers, Tara sees opportunity to work with producers and build regionalspecific programing that focuses on sustainability, resilience, climate change, and potential solutions to challenges in the area.

PHOTO CREDIT: NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE

Georgia Green — Northern Lights College

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“Wearehumbledandgratefulforthishonour,”saysShereneHawkes. hardworkand teamworkbehindourfamilygenerationalfarm.Everyone saysittakesa villagetoraiseafamily,butitalsotakesafamilytoruna farm.Without everyone’shelpandsupport,thiswayoflifewouldnotbe possible.”

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AVOID SPOILAGE BY CHECKING STORED CROPS

Alberta Agri-News

Stored crops should be regularly monitored, says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government.

“Several cases of spoiling crops have showed up lately, leading to marketing difficulty and large price discounts. Perhaps the mostly warm temperatures

this winter and the January period of record cold temperatures have been a factor.”

Once in storage, grain and oilseeds will respire for a month or more, and this respiration can release moisture, which in turn can lead to spoilage. Dense crops like canola are particularly subject to storage problems, although all crops with moisture can spoil.

Alberta had a dry harvest and most of the crop was combined at dry levels. However, some harvest days were warm, and warm crops placed in storage have a large temperature differential compared to winter temperatures.

As the outside air becomes cold, the temperature of the outside of the crop mass in the bin cools first. This causes moisture migration down the bin walls and into the bottom centre of the grain mass. The air then moves up through the centre of the bin, picking up moisture along the way.

As the warmer moisture-laden air encounters cooler grain near the top of the crop mass, heating can begin. That is why spoilage tends to occur near the top of the bin during winter.

Canola harvested with green seeds or green plant material increases the risk of spoilage. Although canola for marketing purposes is considered dry at 10 per cent moisture, safe longer-term storage moisture levels are below eight per cent. If binned at high temperatures, canola can even spoil at six per cent moisture.

Aerating crops during the respiration period will reduce or eliminate the chance of spoilage. Another recommendation is to ‘turn’ the stored crop by removing some from each bin, let it sit on a truck for a day or more, then return it to the bin. This should be done during cold weather.

“Aerating and turning will help to even out the temperature of the stored crop and break up the natural temperature and moisture flow within the bin,” says Blue.

“Many producers also use in-bin monitoring systems to detect potential storage trouble. While lower than last year, crop prices are still historically high, and worth protecting in storage.”

AGRICULTURE VALUECHAINS WELCOME INDO-PACIFIC OFFICE

Canola Council of Canada

The Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada and Pulse Canada applaud the Canada’s Feb. 21 opening of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office. It marks a significant step in the government’s commitment to bolstering Canada’s presence and influence in this dynamic and fast-growing region. Located in Manila, Philippines, this office can play an important role in advancing Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, aimed at enhancing Canada’s geopolitical position and competitiveness while strengthening trade ties and promoting agricultural exports and innovation.

“The Indo-Pacific holds tremendous potential for Canada’s agriculture industry,” said Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada.

“This new office will help provide the resources and expertise needed to give Canadian farmers and agri-businesses a competitive advantage and diversify our agricultural exports across the region.”

The opening underscores the potential for Canadian agricultural exports to contribute to export diversification and food security in the Indo-Pacific.

Establishing a dedicated office equipped with experienced market access personnel, technical experts and regulatory policy champions will equip Canada to better engage with key markets, mitigate and manage potential market access issues, and champion science-based regulatory approaches.

“Having new resources and additional expertise in the region will help Canadian industry respond to the growing demand for high-quality food and feed products in this region,” said Chris Davison, CCC president.

The new office should help position Canada as a trusted knowledge partner in the Indo-Pacific. It will facilitate communication with agriculture policymakers and regulators, enabling rapid response to market access issues.

It can contribute to a more unified and coordinated approach to market access and trade issues and market development opportunities.

“Collectively, the Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, and Pulse Canada represent three of the largest crops in Canadian agriculture, accounting for over $100 billion in annual economic activity and supporting over 370,000 jobs across the country,” said Dean Dias, CEO of Cereals Canada.

“Our organizations have long advocated for the inclusion of a Canadian (office) in the federal government’s Indo-Pacific strategy and … we remain committed to collaborating with both industry and government to maximize the potential of Canadian exports in the Indo-Pacific region.”

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PROVINCE READY FOR 2024 WILDFIRE SEASON

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Alberta is experiencing warmer than normal temperatures and below average precipitation in many areas, leading to heightened wildfire risk. To better direct resources to new and existing wildfires, Alberta has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season.

Declaring this provides additional measures to Alberta Wildfire, including use of the fire ban and restriction system to help reduce human-caused wildfires in response to hazardous conditions. Furthermore, any Albertan who has burning planned in the Forest Protection Area will require a permit.

“Alberta’s government will face the coming wildfire season head on, and we will do whatever is necessary to help Albertans and their communities stay safe from the impacts of wildfire, said Todd Loewen, minister of Forestry and Parks.

In addition to the early declaration, Forestry and Parks is preparing for additional firefighters. If passed, Budget 2024 will include funding to hire 100 new firefighters, which will result in five additional 20-person crews. These additional firefighters would be a critical addition to the Alberta Wildfire team.

“Wildfire prevention is a responsibility shared by all Albertans. I encourage everyone to follow FireSmart principles, to recreate responsibly while in or near forested areas, to obtain a fire permit prior to burning and to download the Alberta Wildfire app for up-todate and accurate information,” said Bernie Schmitte, executive director of Alberta Wildfire.

The government encourages all Albertans to become familiar with FireSmart principles and take an active role in wildfire prevention and mitigation by preparing their properties and communities accordingly.

Albertans are urged to exercise extreme caution in forested areas and avoid burning under warm, dry and windy conditions. It is also crucial to remain up to date on fire bans and restrictions. Human-caused wildfires represented more than 60 per cent of wildfires this past season.

The provincial government is working to enhance wildfire prevention, preparedness, response and mitigation tactics. Alberta will employ enhanced nighttime wildfire operations, including ground suppression efforts, night-vision equipped helicopters and nighttime heli-tanking.

EXPANDING 2023 LIVESTOCK DROUGHT SUPPORT

Agriculture Financial Services Corp.

The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative has expanded eligibility to 23 new regions and extended the application deadline. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery initiative is provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Livestock producers in eligible regions who altered their usual grazing practices due to drought conditions for more than 21 days this season can apply for financial support to cover losses incurred to manage and maintain female breeding animals such as cattle, bison, horses, elk, sheep, goats, alpacas, yak, musk ox, deer, water buffalo and llamas.

A minimum of 15 animals per type of livestock are required to qualify.

Applications for the extension opened Jan. 29. Participants are encouraged to apply online using AFSC Connect for faster service.

Applying online helps immediately identify errors or missing information. It also helps process the application faster. Applicants will need to complete and submit an application in one session. Individuals who need assistance should contact the AFSC Client Care Centre.

The following information is needed:

• Premises ID number

• AgriStability subscription number

• Producers who have participated in AgriStability or AgriRecovery previously will have an AgriStability subscription number. If unsure, contact AFSC via Live Chat on AFSC Connect or the website, by calling the Client Care Centre at 1.877.899.2372 or contacting a branch office.

• The total number of eligible breeding livestock on hand as of Dec. 31, 2023 that you made feeding decisions for from June 1, 2023 onward.

For more information, please see the AgriRecovery page (https://afsc.ca/ income-stabilization/agrirecovery/).

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DailyGrainPrices-February23,2024

CANOLA-#1 PeaceRegionNorthernAlbertaSouthernAlberta Spot $12.33(-$0.11)$12.51(-$0.11)$12.73(-$0.08)

March2024

April2024

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$12.35(-$0.12)$12.51(-$0.11)$12.72(-$0.08)

$12.46(-$0.12)$12.64(-$0.11)$12.84(-$0.10)

$12.46(-$0.12)$12.65(-$0.11)$12.87(-$0.11)

$12.62(-$0.11)$12.81(-$0.10)$13.00(-$0.10)

$12.62(-$0.11)$12.82(-$0.10)$13.05(-$0.10)

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WHEAT-#1CPSR-11.5%PeaceRegionNorthernAlbertaSouthernAlbertaSpot Spot $7.18(-$0.13)$7.26(-$0.13)$7.29(-$0.12)

March2024

April2024

May2024

$7.21(-$0.13)$7.29(-$0.15)$7.44(-$0.12)

$7.19(-$0.13)$7.28(-$0.15)$7.31(-$0.11)

$7.22(-$0.14)$7.31(-$0.15)$7.48(-$0.13)

June2024 $7.08(-$0.16)$7.26(-$0.16)$7.13(-$0.14)

July2024

August2024

$7.05(-$0.16)$7.13(-$0.16)$7.32(-$0.14)

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Spot $11.58(+$0.20)$11.91(+$0.20)$11.64(+$0.14)

March2024 $11.30(+$0.19)$11.58(+$0.20)$11.35(+$0.15)

April2024 $10.98($0.00)$11.24($0.00)$10.95($0.00)

May2024 $11.02($0.00)$11.28($0.00)$11.00($0.00)

June2024 $10.86($0.00)$11.06($0.00)$10.88($0.00)

July2024 $10.86($0.00)$11.06($0.00)$10.88($0.00)

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FEEDGRAINBIDS(DifferentDeliveryPoints)WeekofFeb19/24PreviousWeek

Lethbridge$300.00-$315.00$302.00-$325.00

RedDeer$288.44-$315.00$301.30-$315.00

Edmonton$300.00-$315.00$294.00-$323.00

Edmonton$266.00-$330.00$298.00-$330.00

Edmonton$475.00-$485.00$450.00-$465.00

Lethbridge$275.00-$287.00$279.00-$295.00

MH/Brooks$267.00-$267.00$265.00-$270.00

Calgary$268.00-$268.00$265.00-$270.00

RedDeer$229.65-$273.00$252.62-$280.00

Vermillion$237.00-$270.00$256.30-$275.00

Edmonton$237.00-$278.00$245.00-$285.00

GrandePrairie$229.65-$237.00$229.65-$241.13

ELEVATORBIDS(CDN$/TONNE)onFebruary22,2024

HIGHLOW/AVERAGECHANGE

CWRS(13%min.protein)$316.97$305.15/$311.91-5.88 CPS(10.5%min.protein)$282.60$270.53/$274.16-0.19

SPECIALCROPCASHBIDSonFebruary22,2024

WINTER TICKS NOW MAKING THEIR PRESENCE FELT

By Dr. Christa Harder, DVM

You may find ticks on your animals at this time of year and probably have many questions about these creepy crawly critters.

The species is commonly known as the winter tick or moose tick. The proper name is Dermacentor albipictus. They can vary from reddish- brown to gray-brown and have eight legs as adults.

These ticks are most often found on wildlife including moose, deer, elk and bison, but cattle and horses that share pasture with these wild species can become infected. Ticks will feed on coyotes and wolves (and dogs and cats) but these are not their primary hosts.

These ticks are quite distinctive from other types because they reach their adult stage during late winter and early spring and are a one-host tick. The larval stage of the ticks attach themselves to the host (including horses or cattle) in the fall and will remain on this same host until they reach their adult stage and take a blood meal.

They will then drop off their host and lay eggs in leaf and grass litter on the ground. These eggs

hatch in August and September and the larvae climb up vegetation and wait for an appropriate host to brush against them. Then they catch a ride on a warm fuzzy body for the winter.

The larvae feed and change into nymphs in October and November and the nymphs feed and change to adults between January and March.

Generally, the females feed and fall off into the environment by May and lay their eggs in June. An adult female can lay up to 5,000 eggs.

The tick population peaks after a mild spring and winter when there is not a lot of snow, allowing many eggs to be successfully laid and hatch in the fall. The population is also related to the moose population in the area. When moose numbers are high, so are tick numbers.

The nymphs and larvae are difficult to see without a microscope, but the adults are obvious at five to seven millimetres long, sometimes reaching twice this size when they have had a blood meal. Engorged females are very large and are the only type of ticks feeding at this time of year in Canada.

We have performed diagnostics on ticks found on clients’ horses and have confirmed them to be winter ticks. Generally they stay on one animal but may move from host to host if animals are kept in close contact.

Horses and cattle with light to moderate infestations do not usually have clinical signs. Occasionally they may be itchy around the bite sites and there may be a slight swelling at these sites. Animals with heavy infestations (usually moose) can become very itchy and irritated by the ticks.

Biting, chewing, licking, rubbing and scratching can make moose lose their hair or break their hair

at the roots. Moose hair is white at the base so this makes the animals look white.

Treatment can be difficult. If the tick is actively feeding, oral ivermectin dewormers are effective but if they are not feeding, treatment will have no effect. Pyrethrin/Pyrethroid products may also work. Two products carried at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic are Pyranha Pony XP and Wipe.

Although winter ticks may occasionally be found on people and may bite people, they have not been found to carry any agents that may infect people, such as Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which can be carried by other species of ticks.

If you have questions or concerns about these unwelcome visitors, stop in or call the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic to talk to a veterinarian.

A TIP OF THE NORTHERN HORIZON CAP TO NORM & JOANNE PARRENT OF JONOMN HEREFORD RANCH

They made my day by letting me know that our hard work reaped rewards for them

Ireceived a call from Norm Parrent of Jonomn Hereford Ranch on the weekend. Norm wanted to let me know how much Horizon Country cattle producers respond to ads from cattle producers outside the circulation area of the Northern Horizon.

Norm finished up his annual JNHR Working Bull and Female Sale in Clyde on February 15th, with the following Horizon Country cattle producers adding to the success of his sale.

Top Bull Bidder

Lot 452K - Monte Bentley of Benwyn Farms in Progress,BC - $14,000

Lot 406K – Jeff Bysterveld of ARCO Farms in Barrhead, AB - $13,550

Lot 383K – Monte Bentley of Benwyn Farms in Progress BC – $12,600

Top Female

Lot 505K – Randy Grabler of Barrhead, AB - $4,750

Lot 533K – Garry Gurtler of Gurtler Polled Herefords in North Star, AB - $4,600

Lot 561K – Lisa Titford of Bay Tree, AB - $4,500

Horizon Country Contributors

Benwyn Farms of Progress, BC – 2 Bulls

Bill & Terry Clay of Clayhurst, AB – 2 Bulls

Garry Gurtler of Gurtler Polled Herefords in North Star, AB – 2 Heifers

Kristan Moebis of Charlie Lake, BC – Repeat Buyer

Jim Muzychyn of Sunset House, AB – 2 Bulls

Brady Nielsen of High Prairie, AB – 2 Bulls

Eugene Slette of La Glace, AB – 1 Bull

Lisa Titford of Bay Tree, AB – 5 Heifers

Overall, Norm and Joanne sold 29 Bulls for an average of $7,570 and 35 Heifers for an average of $4,025. In addition to the contributions of Horizon Country cattle producers, Norm and Joanne had buyers from Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Ontario. They also sold a sale feature to Axle Johansen of Sobakean, Denmark, which will stay at JNHR with embryos being sent to Denmark.

Did the Northern Horizon provide value to his sale and operation … You bet.

Cattle Directory

GRA-TAN Farm

Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684

Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005

Binks Angus Farm

Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020

Brandl Cattle Co.

Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599

CF CF

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

Mountain Side Angus

Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

HeartValleyAngusBullSale Thurs,Feb29,2024|3:00p.m.

BirchHillsColony

REGISTEREDRED&BLACKANGUSBULLS

Box93 Buffaloheadprairie,ab T0H4A0

John&Marthaharms 780-928-4649Home 780-926-9540Cell

Excel Ranches

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller Westlock, AB 780-349-0644

SPECIALIZING IN GOOD QUALITY

REGISTERED RED & BLACK ANGUS Bulls & Replacement Heifers for Sale Off the Farm by Private Treaty

The Friesen Family | Grande Prairie, AB Chad 780-831-9106 | Anna 780-831-8338 800747

Fourth Creek Angus Ranch

Ryan Lacey, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-864-7753 / Office: 780-517-3507

Gomack Red Angus

Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB 780-274-0099 / 780-618-4747

HeartValleyAngus|NatTschetter (780)978-6407nattschetter@gmail.com 785163

Heart Valley Angus

Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406

HORIZONREDANGUS

RED&BLACKANGUSBULLS FORSALEOFFTHEFARMBYPRIVATETREATY

PhilipDriedger

LaCrete,AB(780)926-5896

Kjos Black Angus

Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970

Lakeroad Black Angus

Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588

Lazy B Livestock

Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-7128 / 780-518-0630

John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497

Nicklason Stock Farm

Brad Nicklason, Deadwood, AB 780-836-5197

PurebredAngusGenetics (TheProfitableKind)

Box159,Cleardale,ABT0H3Y0

Pete(cell):780-835-8291 www.northwaycattle.ca

DawnGerlinsky

Pro-Char Charolais

David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654

Clint 780-814-1455 Anna 780-814-3875 www.riograndeangus.com

SADLIERCATTLECO.

ToddSadlier Hwy64,HinesCreek,AB (780)772-3978

TRIEBER FARMS

Raising Cattle Responsibly for Over Four Generations

Black Angus & Shorthorn Bulls for Sale

By Private Treaty

Rosebud Creek Charolais

Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-219-5698 / 250-786-5698

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925

732066 Range Road 111 Beaverlodge, AB

Eureka Hereford Farms

Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

OFFERING2-YEAR-OLD REGISTEREDBLACKANGUSBULLS forsaleofftheranchbyPrivateTreaty 786167

Fred Trieber (780) 831-1346 fredtrieber@gmail.com

Arrangeavisitandseehowour topqualitygeneticscanfitintoyourcowherd

Joe&CourtneySchulz

Box43Site2RR1,SpiritRiver,AB,T0H3G0

Cell:780-864-6448Home:780-351-2608

Silent K Stock Farms

Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake BC D 250-467-9450 / M 403-804-1107

SilverWillowRanch

SellingYearling&2-Year-OldRegistered BlackAngusBullsOfftheRanchbyPrivateTreaty

Kevin&BarbaraQuist

Phone:780.876.4649

Email:kbqrr2@hotmail.com

RR2

Sexsmith,ABT0H3C0 785099

Red Angus Bullsand Heifers forSale offthe Farm

MaynardBoese (780)568-4340

CurtisBoese (780)876-4526

Naomi Trieber (780) 814-0052 trieberfarms@gmail.com 78758701mar24

Dry Creek Ranch

Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858

Steve, Ashley & Brad White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064 / 780-354-3190

Gurtler Polled Herefords

Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB

Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125

Ethan 780-836-0552

Jonomn Hereford Ranch

Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB Norm 780-307-6586 / Mike 780-307-3385

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

JayDawn Farms

Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530

Landaker Charolais Farm

TheSchweitzers

Reber's Polled Herefords

Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

LIMOUSIN

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 780-982-2176 / 780-939-2173

Hillview Farms

Raymond & Corine Verbeek Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173

Lakeroad Black Angus

Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588

Pinnacle View Limousin

Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC

RED POLLS

GRUNDKEFAMILY SALERS

FORSALEATTHEFARM SALERSBULLSandFEMALES FROMTHESEANDOTHERSIRES SELECTEDFORTEMPERMENTGROWTHANDEASYKEEPING WERNERandDEBBIEGRUNDKE ALBERTABEACH,ALBERTA

(780)924-2464-(780)982-2472 59253785287

Crooked Post Shorthorns

Kirk Seaborn, Rocky Mountain House, AB 403-322-0142 / 403-729-2267

Janell Shorthorns

Melanie Barkley & Michelle Duncan Stettler, AB 403-740-4958

Poplar Creek Farm

Sean & Michelle Thompson, Cremona, AB 403-681-8316

Sharom Shorthorns

Tom & Shari Barto, Thorhild, AB 780-307-4043 / 780-398-2093

Starbright Shorthorns

Rena Nelson, Bonnyville, AB 780-201-2785

Yearling &Two-Year-Old ShorthornBulls forSale offtheFarm byPrivateTreaty

TAMARACKSHORTHORNS

AlvinJohnson|Brownvale,AB Cell:(780)618-9044|ajohnson_1959@icloud.com

SIMMENTALS

Albrecht Farms

Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB

R 780-933-5448 / S 780-832-0883

Blazin" J Simmentals

Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934

Clearwater Simmentals

Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714

Crystal Springs Ranch

Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel

Georg & Sarah Weitzel

Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237

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

Trieber Farms

Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB F 780-831-1346 /N 780-814-0052

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Gardner Livestock Olds, AB

Tracy Gardner 403-586-0378

Tyson Gardner 403-586-1598

GB Farms

Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661

GRA-TAN Farm

Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684

Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005

Hodges Simmentals

Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500

KMR Simmentals

Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404

SIMMENTALS

Kruger Farms

Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125

KSL Simmentals

Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith

Beaverlodge, AB

K 780-518-6572 / B 780-202-0254

Lakeroad Black Angus

Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588

Lakeroad Simmentals

Sarah Hayward & Kody Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-8841

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

SimmentalCattle QuarterHorse

Rosefield Simmentals

James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621

Sadlier Cattle Co.

Todd Sadlier, Hines Creek, AB 780-772-3978

Short Grass Farms

Kurtis & Chelsie Dillabough, DeBolt, AB 780-402-9578

Southpaw Cattle Company

Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB

Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401

Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals

Yellowhead County, AB

Gerd 780-712-2096

Jordan 780-712-3600

AUCTION FACILITIES/ LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES

B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative

Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939

Innisfail Auction Market

Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166

Jennings Martin Direct Buying La Glace, AB

Jennings Martin 780-933-1023

Ron Kramer 250-793-2713

North Central Livestock Exchange

Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893

Olds Auction Market Olds, AB

Office 403-556-3655

Tyler 403-507-1782 / Patrick 403-559-7202

Thorsby Stockyards Inc.

Thorsby, AB

Office 780-789-3915

Yearlingand2yr.oldBullsforSalebyPrivateTreaty

Box238, FAIRVIEW,ALBERTA TOH1LO

E

Norbert&JaniceLuken 780-835-3165

Email:njluken6@gmail.com

HomeofPolled&Horned 100%FullBlood&PurebredFleckvieh

Yearling&2-Year-OldBulls&Heifers forSaleofftheFarmbyPrivateTreaty

Elden,EinarandOleBakkehaug Box156,Hythe,ABT0H2C0

Home (780)356-2113

EldenCell (780)518-3536 786551

PEACECOUNTRYSIMMENTALS

Box154,CecilLake,BCV0C1G0 www.peacecountrysimmentals.com

BULLSFORSALEOFFTHEFARM

J&MFarms JERRY&GEMGIESBRECHT 250.262.7867 778903

Polar Farms

Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150

Rachido Ranch

Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals

Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090

Chance 403-358-0456 / Jeff 780-203-4953

Viking Livestock Market

Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209

VJV Livestock Marketing Group

Office, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766

Office, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423

Office, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153

Office, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561

Office, Rimbey, AB 403-843-2439

Red&Black Purebred Simmental Seedstock

WillowCreekSimmentals|CrookedCreek,AB Mike&MariKlassen|(780)832-7343 Colby&TiffanyKlassen|(780)832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com 787286

Willowdale Simmentals

Dale & Judy Smith & Family, Valleyview, AB 780-558-9337 / 780-524-2790

Wolfe Farms

Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322

Wolfe Lake Farms Inc.

Olin and Sarah Rosvold, La Glace, AB Tarril and Kare Rosvold, La Glace, AB 780-518-1997

Wolfes Fleckvieh

Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729

Wembley Livestock Exchange

Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB

G 780-897-9570 / N 780-518-0709

FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS

Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd.

Admin - Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-2456

Fort Feeder's Co-op Association

Admin - Cathy Axley, Two Hills, AB 780-290-0293

Grande Prairie Feeders' Association Ltd.

Admin - Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB 780-538-1263

North Peace Feeder Association Ltd.

Admin - Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270

Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd.

Admin - Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4887

Westlock Feeders Association Ltd.

Admin - Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850

900-999 $278.00$289.00$285.00$298.00$285.00$293.00$295.00$303.00$280.00$292.00$276.00$308.00$275.00$306.00$280.00$317.50$290.00$311.00

D1-D2CowsD1-D2CowsD1-D2CowsD1-D2CowsD1-D2CowsD1-D2CowsD1-D2CowsD1-D2CowsD1-D2Cows

D3-D4CowsD3-D4CowsD3-D4CowsD3-D4CowsD3-D4CowsD3-D4CowsD3-D4CowsD3-D4CowsD3-D4Cows $90.00$122.00$100.00$122.00$115.00$123.00$110.00$127.00$100.00$119.00$120.00$138.00$120.00$131.00$125.00$139.00$125.00$139.00

HeiferettesHeiferettesHeiferettesHeiferettesHeiferettesHeiferettesHeiferettesHeiferettesHeiferettes $150.00$207.00$160.00$201.00$150.00$200.00$170.00$223.00$148.00$205.00$150.00$225.00$163.00$223.00$160.00$230.00$160.00$225.00 BolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBologna BullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBulls $125.00$147.00$130.00$142.00$130.00$145.00$132.00$147.00$122.00$130.00$130.00$163.00$135.00$164.00$125.00$167.00$140.00$165.00 FeederBullsFeederBullsFeederBullsFeederBullsFeederBullsFeederBullsFeederBullsFeederBullsFeederBulls n/an/an/an/an/av/an/an/an/an/a$175.00$235.00$165.00$205.00$180.00$250.00$180.00$225.00

Tues,Mar5th-9:00a.m.

Tues,Mar12th-9:00a.m.

Tues,Mar19th-9:00a.m.

Tues,Mar26th-9:00a.m.

Tues,Apr2nd-9:00a.m.

Tues,Apr9th-9:00a.m.

NCRanchland Mon,Mar11th–1p.m.

8-WayCharolais

Tues,Mar12th–1p.m.

LazySCharolais Sat,Mar16th–1p.m.

PowerBullSale Sat,Mar23rd–1p.m.

BredCow/HfrSale

AllBreedsBullSale Sat,Apr20th,Heifers@11a.m. Bulls–1:00p.m.

Thurs,Mar7th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Mar14th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Mar21st-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Mar28th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Apr4th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Apr11th-9:00a.m.

SmallAnimal Sheep&GoatSale Sat,Apr6th–11a.m.

Horse,SmallAnimal Sheep&GoatSale Sat,May4th–11a.m.

ContacttheOffice 780-354-2423

ForMarketTrendsand Direc tMarketingOpportunities

Thurs,Mar7th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Mar14th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Mar21st-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Mar28th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Apr4th-9:00a.m.

Thurs,Apr11th-9:00a.m.

BredCowandBreedingBullSale Sat,Mar9th-11:00a.m.

3-in-1Sale Sat,Apr27th–11:00a.m.

Sheep/Goat/HogSale Mon,Mar11th–11:00a.m. Mon,Mar25th–11:00a.m. Mon,Apr15th–11:00a.m. Mon,Apr29th–11:00a.m.

HorseSale

Sat,Apr20th Tackat10:00a.m. Horsesat1:00p.m.

Wed,Mar6th-9:00a.m.

Wed,Mar13th-9:00a.m.

Wed,Mar20th-9:00a.m.

Wed,Mar27th-9:00a.m.

Wed,Apr3rd-9:00a.m.

Wed,Apr10th-9:00a.m.

Ponoka

DiamondCLimousin BullSale Fri,Mar8th–1:30p.m.

PonokaBisonSales Sat,Mar23rd–12NOON

TopGunHorseSale PreviewFri,Apr12 SaleSat,Apr13–Noon

ChiefBusinessDevelopmentOfficerYancyCrosier403.485.0887yancy.crosier@gmail.com

Ponoka: 4410–Highway2A,Ponoka,AB(Ph)403.783.5561,(Fax)403.783.4120,(Email)office@vjvauction.com,(Website)www.vjvauction.com

DawsonCreek: 301–116thAvenue,DawsonCreek,BC(Ph)250-782-3766,(Fax)250.782.6622,(Email)vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com

Beaverlodge: TwpRd720&RR104,Beaverlodge,AB(Ph)780.354.2423,(Fax)780.354.2420,(Email)vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

VJVFarm&RanchSupply: Office:250-782-3766Email:farmranch@vjvauction.com

Tues,Mar26th-9:00a.m.

Tues,Apr2nd-9:00a.m.

Tues,Apr30th-9:00a.m.

NorthstreamLimo BullSale

Tues,Mar12th

LazySLimousin BullSale Sat,Mar23rd–6:00p.m.

Westlock: 9004–110AStreet,Westlock,AB(Ph)780.349.3153,(Fax)780.349.5466,(Email)office@vjvauction.com| Rimbey: 4831–47thStreet,Rimbey,AB(Ph)403.843.2439,(Fax)403.843.3485,(Email)office@vjvauction.com

FieldRepresentatives: ShelbyBlosky (Westlock,Ponoka,Rimbey)587-277-7207• MikeBrennan (Ponoka,Rimbey,Bashaw)403-783-1074• RalphCalder (NorthernAB,BC)780-618-7655

• NeilCampbell (Rycroft)780-814-4113• TrevorDuke (Castor,Coronation,Stettler,Hanna)403-740-5753• DarylFriesen (Rimbey)403-318-1630• MarkGillett (Fairview)780-834-7063

• TrapperGreen (NorthernAB,BC)780-837-0171• MarkJacklin (DawsonCreek,Beaverlodge)780-882-5456• CharlieKessler (AB,Sask)403-357-4779• KyleMiller (Westlock)780-689-9373 BarryNeumeirer (Rimbey)403-350-8222• WadeSchaupmeyer (Westlock)780-305-4104• DanSchleppe (DawsonCreek)250-219-5698• BobScott (Westlock)780-689-9203• TravisSekura (Rimbey)780-621-6841

• StanSkeels (Rimbey)403-704-0288• NansenVold (Ponoka)403-783-0349• MarkWall (NorthernAB,BC)250-219-1235• EdWilson (Rimbey)403-392-1689• HerbWylhuizen (Rimbey)403-844-0294

DATETues,Feb20,2024Tues,Feb13,2024 No.2,068Head2,934Head FEEDERSTEERS

BID LOWHIGHLOWHIGH

300-399$420.00$500.00$400.00$488.00

400-499$425.00$525.00$400.00$488.00

500-599$400.00$475.00$390.00$463.00

600-699$350.00$416.00$360.00$414.00

700-799$310.00$370.00$320.00$367.00

800-899$300.00$340.00$310.00$339.00

900-999$280.00$315.00$290.00$319.00 1,000+N/AN/AN/AN/A FEEDERHEIFERS

BID LOWHIGHLOWHIGH

300-399$350.00$425.00$350.00$450.00

400-499$385.00$460.00$375.00$450.00

500-599$350.00$406.00$340.00$419.00

600-699$320.00$363.00$310.00$364.00

700-799$300.00$324.00$300.00$331.00

800-899$265.00$306.00$260.00$302.00

900-999$250.00$290.00$250.00$291.00 1,000+N/AN/AN/AN/A

SLAUGHTERCATTLE

D1-D2COWSD1-D2COWS

$135.00$155.00$127.00$142.00

D3COWSD3COWS

$120.00$132.00$115.00$125.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS SLAUGHTER BULLS

$140.00$175.00$140.00$170.00

REPLACEMENTCATTLE

FEEDERCOWSFEEDERCOWS N/AN/AN/AN/A

DATEMon,Feb19,2024

Mon, Feb12,2024

No.879Head1,520Head

FEEDERSTEERS

BIDLOWHIGHLOWHIGH

300-399$380.00$512.00$350.00$525.00

400-499$390.00$500.00$375.00$500.00

500-599$375.00$440.50$360.00$445.25

600-699$340.00$418.50$335.00$412.50

700-799$325.00$373.00$320.00$365.50

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Evaluatetherationthecowsarereceiving.Isthereawaytoreducetheamount ofhigh-qualityforageandfeedmoregreenfeed,orstrawandgrain?Keeping proteinat11%andTDNcloseto65%onadrybasisisnecessarytomaintain milkproductionandreproductivepotentialintheupcomingbreedingseason. Supplementlowerqualityforages.Whenadjustingtherationtolowerquality orolderhay,itispossiblethatsupplementalproteinwillbeneeded.Wheat orcorndistillers’grains,orcanolamealarelessexpensivetofeedonacost perkgofproteinthansomeother options.Otheroptionsarewheatmidds, brewersgrains,pulsescreenings,andfababeans.Takeintoconsiderationthe costofprocessingifsupplementingwithwholegrains.Notprovidingsufficient proteinwillreducefeedintakebecauseofslowerpassagerateswhichlimits nutrientsconsumedperday.

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Alberta’s winter snowpack is well below average, many rivers are at record low levels and multiple reservoirs remain well below capacity.

El Niño is producing a warm and dry winter across Western Canada and more than 70 per cent of the country is experiencing drought conditions. Alberta is at risk of a severe drought in parts of the province this year.

A six-person water advisory committee has been created that includes leaders with experience in agriculture, irrigation, Indigenous matters, industry, rural and urban issues. It will act as an independent sounding board to help the government support communities, farmers, ranchers and businesses share, conserve and manage water during a potential drought.

The committee will give advice to Alberta’s minister of environment and protected areas.

“When it comes to water, we are all in it together,” said Rebecca Schulz, provincial minister of Environment and Protected Areas.

“This committee will provide me with ideas and perspectives from leaders across the province. They’ll share what they are hearing and seeing and help identify new or better ways to support families, farms, ranches and businesses if we face a severe drought this year.”

The committee will meet regularly in coming months to discuss and debate ideas on how best to prepare for and respond to drought, give feedback on work already underway and suggest new ways to help manage water as fairly and efficiently as possible.

The members will also help identify long-term solutions to benefit future generations.

The Water Advisory Committee includes:

• Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat

• Paul McLauchlin, reeve of Ponoka County and president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta

• Ian Anderson, former CEO of Trans Mountain

• Alex Ostrop, chair of the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association

• Jack Royal, CEO of the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council

• Tanya Thorn, mayor of Okotoks and director, Towns South on the board of Alberta Municipalities

“I am excited to be part of this committee and to provide advice on how government can help residents of southern Alberta deal with drought this year,” said Wright.

“By working together and listening to voices outside of government, we will make sure that everything possible is being done to prepare for drought and respond if needed.”

Agriculture and Irrigation minister RJ Sigurdson noted the concerns of irrigators regarding potential water limitations.

“The work of this committee will be essential to maximizing and finding efficiencies that will ensure as much water as possible is conserved to produce the food that feeds our families, both here and abroad,” he said.

The government also plans to continue working with municipalities, water users, farmers, industry, First Nations and others to prepare for the risk of severe drought this year.

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UsingEPDsforBullSelection

GENETICEVALUATIONDEFINITIONS Whatdoesthatmean?

EPDsarecalculatedusingpedigree,performanceandgenomicdata. CanadianAngusmembersparticipateinthevoluntaryPerformance Programthroughwhichtheycollectandsubmitperformancedata onfertility,calvingease,growth,structure,carcassquality,andfeed efficiencyfortheircalves.Abigthankyoutoallourmemberswho takethetimetomeasureandrecordthisdata;withoutyouwecannot generatethegeneticselectiontoolsthatwedo.Manymembershave startedmeasuringandsubmittingphenotypesforthenewtraits introducedhere.Asyoustartcalving,pleasedonotforgettorecord teatandudderscoresonyourcows.

EPDsareageneticselectiontoolthatsomeproducersappreciate andusetoselecttheirbulls.

CANADIANANGUSASSOCIATIONGENETICEVALUATION DEFINITIONS

ProductionEPDs:

CalvingEaseDirect(CED)EPD describesthepercentageofexpected unassistedbirthswhenabullisexposedtofirst-timeheifers.The higherthenumber,thehighertheprobabilitythatfirst-timeheifers bredtothebullinquestionwillcalvewithnoassistance.TheEPD predictstheaveragedifferenceineasewithwhichasire’scalveswill bebornwhenheisbredtofirst-calfheifers.

BirthWeightEPD(BW)EPD describesinpoundsthedifferencein expectedprogenyweight,onaverage.AbullwithaBWEPDof+4will, onaverage,sirecalvesthatare2poundsheavierthanabullwithaBW EPDof+2(givenequalmanagement).

WeaningWeightEPD(WW)EPD describesinpoundsthedifference inexpectedweaningweightinprogeny,onaverage.WWEPDisa predictorofasire’sabilitytotransmitweaninggrowthtohisprogeny comparedtothatofothersires.AbullwithaWWEPDof+50willsire calvesthatare,onaverage,20poundsheavieratweaningthanasire withaWWEPDof+30(givenequalmanagement).

YearlingWeightEPD(YW)EPD describesinpoundsthedifference inexpectedyearlingweightinprogeny,onaverage.YWEPDisa predictorofasire’sabilitytotransmitpostweaninggrowthtohis progenycomparedtothatofothersires.AbullwithaYWEPDof+100 willsirecalvesthatare,onaverage,30poundsheavieratweaning thanasirewithaWWEPDof+70(givenequalmanagement).

ResidualAverageDailyGain(RADG)EPD describesananimal’s abilitytogrowpostweaningonaconstantamountoffeed.RADG EPD,expressedinpoundsperday,isapredictorofasire’sgenetic abilityforpostweaninggaininfutureprogenycomparedtothatof othersires,givenaconstantamountoffeedconsumed.Abullwith anRADGEPDof+1.5willsirecalvesthat,onaverage,willgrow1extra poundperdaymorethancalvesfromanotherbullwithanRADGEPD of0.5—onthesameamountoffeed.

DryMatterIntake(DMI)EPD describesthefeedintakepotentialfor weanedcalvesfromonesirecomparedtothefeedintakepotential ofcalvesfromanothersire.ThisEPDisexpressedinpoundsperday. WeanedcalvesfromSireAwithaDMIEPDof0.50willeatapproximately 0.5poundsofdrymatteradaymorethanweanedcalvesfromSireB withaDMIEPDof0.00.ThisEPDshouldalsobeusedinconjunction withagrowthEPD,suchasYWEPD,asunlikeRADGEPD,itdoesnot includeagrowthcomponent.UsedindependentlyofagrowthEPD theDMIEPDselectssolelyforappetite.

ScrotalCircumferenceEPD(SC)EPD describesthedifferencein averagescrotalcircumferenceinsons.Expressedincentimetres,

asirewithanSCEPDof1.2will,onaverage,havesonswithscrotal circumferencethatis1centimetrelargerthanthesonsfromasirewith anSCEPDof0.2.SCEPDhasalsobeencorrelatedwithdaughter’sage atpubertyandprogenyfertility.

Docility(Doc)EPD isexpressedasadifferenceinyearlingcattle temperament,withahighervalueindicatingmorefavourabledocility. Itpredictstheaveragedifferenceofprogenyfromasireincomparison withanothersire’scalves.Inherdswheretemperamentproblemsare notanissue,thisexpecteddifferencewouldnotberealized.

ClawSet(Claw)EPD isexpressedinunitsofclaw-setscore,with alowerEPDbeingmorefavourableindicatingasirewillproduce progenywithmorefunctionalclawset.Ideally,toesaresymmetrical, evenandappropriatelyspaced.

FootAngle(Angle)EPD isexpressedinunitsoffoot-anglescore, withalowerEPDbeingmorefavourableindicatingasirewillproduce progenywithmoreidealfootangle.Theidealisa45-degreeangleat thepasternjointwithappropriatetoelengthandheeldepth.

CarcassEPDs:

CarcassWeight(CW)EPD isexpressedinpoundsandisapredictorof thedifferencesinhotcarcassweightofasire’sprogenycomparedto progenyofothersires.AbullwithaCWEPDof+30willsirecalvesthat, onaverage,willresultin10poundsmorehotcarcassweightthanthe progenyofabullwithCWEPDof+20.

Marbling(Marb)EPD describesthemarblingpotentialofcalvesfrom onebullcomparedtothecalvesfromanotherbull,giventhesame management.ThisEPDisexpressedasthedifferenceingradescore. Giventhesamemanagement,thecalvesfromabullwithaMarbEPD of0.6willmarble½agradescorebetterthanthecalvesfromabull withaMarbEPDof0.1.

RibeyeArea(RE)EPD describesinsquareinchesthedifferencein ribeyeareaofasire’sprogenycomparedtoprogenyofothersires.

FatThickness(Fat)EPD expressedininches,describesthedifferences inbackfatthicknessatthe12thrib(asmeasuredbetweenthe12th and13thribs)ofasire’sprogenycomparedtoprogenyofothersires.

MaternalEPDs:

HeiferPregnancy(HPG)EPD isaselectiontooltoincreasethe probabilityorchanceofasire’sdaughtersbecomingpregnantas first-calfheifersatfirstexposure.AhigherEPDindicatesahigher probabilityofconception.

CalvingEaseMaternal(CEM)EPD describestheprobabilityofnot requiringassistancewhenabull’sdaughterscalveforthefirsttime. ThehighertheEPD,thehighertheprobabilitythatabull’sdaughters willnotrequireassistanceatcalvingtime.

MilkEPD describes,inpounds,theportionofacalf’sweaningweight attributedtomilkandmotheringability.Onaverage,daughtersfrom abullwithaMilkEPDof+20willcontribute5poundsmoretotheir calves’weaningweightthanthedaughtersofabullwithMilkEPD of+15.MilkEPDisathresholdtraitthatshouldbemaintainedata moderateleveldependentonthemanagementandenvironmentof theherd.

MatureWeight(MW)EPD expressedinpounds,isapredictorofthe differenceinmatureweightofdaughtersofasirecomparedtothe daughtersofothersires.

MatureHeight(MH)EPD expressedininches,MHEPDisapredictor ofthedifferenceinmatureheightofasire’sdaughterscomparedto daughtersofothersires

*ReprintedcourtesyoftheCanadianAngusAssociation.TheCanadianAngusAssociation(www.cdnangus.ca)isanot-for-profitassociationincorporatedundertheAnimalPedigreeAct.TheAssociationrepresentsmore than2,000membersacrossCanadaforthepurposesofregisteringandrecordingthepedigreesofpurebredAnguscattleandpromotingthebreedacrossCanada.Itsmember-approvedmandateistomaintainbreed registry,breedpurityandprovideservicesthatenhancethegrowthandpositionoftheAngusbreed.

PercentilesBandsforallBlackAngusCalvesBornin2022

Top90% -3.0004.20038.00066.0000.1901.4400.2808.0000.5500.540 23.5000.1400.2600.0457.7002.00018.00022.500-0.100226.000 Low 20.00012.4006.00014.0000.1003.160-1.220-12.0000.7600.720-16.500-0.440-0.3000.1211.200-12.000-1.000-63.000-1.100151.000

PercentilesforallactiveGelbviehsires (AmericanGelbviehAssociation-November21,2023)

Gelbviehactivesiresaredefinedasthosehavingaprogenybornbetween Jan1/20andDec6/23andcarriesanAGAclassificationofFBorPB

AmericanGelbviehAssociation(December27,2023)

60% 2.23.154.587.125.853.61.41.088.015.91.201.2112.8107.2102.031.80.0210.400.0968.0

70% 1.03.652.183.424.251.30.60.984.015.01.201.2106.6100.5100.029.90.0310.350.0665.5

80% -0.34.149.378.922.348.4-0.40.879.213.81.101.299.692.699.027.90.0410.290.0362.5

5% -5.116-1.8791213467101.31818-0.70421.500.18-0.12

10% -4.514-0.974112326491.11617-0.67361.400.08-0.12

15% -4.113-0.471106316281.01616-0.64331.350.03-0.11

20% -3.9120.168102306180.81515-0.62301.30-0.01-0.11

25% -3.7110.66699295970.81415-0.61271.26-0.04-0.10

30% -3.5111.06496285870.71414-0.59251.21-0.06-0.10

35% -3.3101.36393275760.61314-0.58241.18-0.08-0.10

40% -3.2101.76190265660.61313-0.57221.15-0.09-0.09

45% -3.091.96087265560.51213-0.55211.12-0.11-0.09

50% -2.992.25885255350.51212-0.54191.09-0.13-0.09

55% -2.782.45783245250.41112-0.52171.06-0.15-0.08

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PERCENTILEBANDSFORREDPOLLCALVESBORNIN2019

RedPollCattlearejustnotplainredcows.Lastcentury,whenfarmsweremoreself-sufficientandtheykeptcattlefortheir ownmeatandmilkproduction,thecattlemostcommonlyusedwereRedPoll.Theyhadamplemilkofexcellentqualityand producedtasty,welltextured,tenderbeef.Theseeasycare,fertile,nofusscattlewerethechoiceoffarmersbackthenand thosetraitsthatwererecognisedassoimportantthen,arestillthetraitssoughttodaybytheBeefIndustry.

TopValue-1.031461326

Top1%-0.625401121

Top5%0.02235918

Top10%0.51932817

Top15%0.71830816

Top20%0.91728715

Top25%1.01627715

Top30%1.11626714

Top35%1.11525714

Top40%1.21424613

Top45%1.31423613

Top50%1.41323613

Top55%1.51322612

Top60%1.61221512

Top70%1.81120511

Top80%2.01018410

Top90%2.481648

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TheBeefIndustryismuchmoresophisticatedsincethedayofthehousecow,withthefocusmovingawayfromthelocal tradetocow/calfoperationsandthathasintroducedawholerangeofmarketvariations.RedPollcattlecanmeetthese demandsandfillawiderangeofrequirementsontheirownorincrossbreedingprogramstoimprovethetraitsofother breeds.Whileprimarilynowusedasabeefanimal,asmallnumberofmilkingherdscontinue.Milkingcowswillgive averageyieldsof5,000litres@4.2%butterfatand3.5%protein.

TheRedPollcowissomethingspecial.Shewilldeliveryouacalfeveryyearuntilyoudecidetoreplaceherintheherdand thiscanbeover14yearsofage.RedPollfemalescomeintopubertyat9monthsofageandearlierandwillhavetheirfirst calfat24monthsofageandeveryyearafterthat.Theyhaveamplemilktonursetheircalvesuntilweaning,andwillkeep onfeedingthosecalvesifyoudon’tweanthem.AnyfemaleherdbasedonRedPollcalves,isanaturallyproductiveherd.

TheRedPollbullisamostusefulanimal.Hehasawell-housedpenisandheapsoflibido.Youcanrestassuredthathewill gethisfairshareofcowsandprobablymoreanditwouldbefairtoexpectaRedPollbulltoservice40cowsormoreand somewilldoupto70cows.TheyareveryfertilewiththeBREEDPLANaveragefortesticlecircumferencebeing37cm.So, theyarewellendowed!Theflatshouldersandgenerallyflatter,ratherthanrounderbonestructureisconducivetoeasier calving.Thisisnotattheexpenseofmuscle,becausetheBreedisaboveaverageforthistrait.Ourcarcasesuccesses attributetothis.InAustraliathiswasprovenmany,manytimesnationallyincarcaseandtaste-testtrialswhere,overa rangeofproducts,RedPollbeefwasthemostoutstanding.Thisprobablyhadalottodowiththenatureoftheanimals. Theycanbegathered,handledandtransportedwithminimumfussandwilladapttochangingconditionsextremelywell. RedPollcattlehavemovedwiththetimesandarecommerciallydesirablefortoday’smarket.Profitabilityisdetermined byfertilityandtheabilitytomaximisekgsperhectarewithaminimumofeffort.Thisbreedofcattlecansatisfythe commercialexpectationsofamodernindustry.

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2020PercentileChart-AllSiresBornin2020

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CurrentPopulation-allcalvesborninthelast2years(2021-2023)

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PERCENTILES

CURRENTFULLBLOODS

PercentilesshowwhereananimalstandswithintheSimmentalpopulation.ThefollowingpercentilesarebasedonCSAcurrentcalves(2021-2023)

CURRENTPUREBREDS

10% 12.30.990.2135.77.732.473.618.814.338.81.04-0.1230.07127.478.7

15% 11.41.488.0132.07.031.172.018.213.636.81.01-0.1190.04124.377.1

20% 10.71.886.1129.06.530.070.817.713.135.20.99-0.1160.02122.075.9

25% 10.12.284.6126.36.129.269.717.312.733.80.97-0.1130.01120.074.9

30% 9.52.583.1123.95.728.568.716.912.332.60.95-0.111-0.01118.274.0

35% 9.12.881.8121.75.327.867.916.612.031.40.93-0.109-0.02116.773.2

40% 8.63.080.5119.65.027.267.016.211.630.40.92-0.107-0.04115.272.5

45% 8.23.279.4117.74.726.666.215.911.329.40.90-0.105-0.05113.871.8

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CASE IH GOES BIG WITH AF11 COMBINE INTRODUCTION

The Class 10+ Combine Entry Sets New Bar on Harvesting Capacity

February 6, 2024 — Racine, Wisconsin

Each year farmers are challenged to accomplish more within tighter windows. In order to get the most out of every engine hour, Case IH is launching the AF11 combine, an industry-leading powerhouse purposefully redesigned from the ground up to maximize time in the field.

The AF11 brings together runtime advancements through speed and technology to maximize in-field productivity in this 775 hp machine. By coupling Case IH’s first-ever dual rotor, the AFXL2, with an active and dynamic cleaning system, the AF11 delivers industry-leading capacity.

“We recognize growers have an increasing amount of ground to cover while facing unpredictable harvest windows and labor shortages. With the AF11, Case IH addresses these variables head-on,” says Leo Bose, harvesting segment leader. “We see this machine as a way to drive capacity, bring state of the art technology and bottom-line benefits for our customers, while also providing the reliability that customers have come to expect from Case IH.”

The AF11 builds upon Axial-Flow strength and heritage, providing matched capacity from header to spreader. The speed and throughput are delivered with consistent crop flow, reduced grain loss and radar-controlled residue management. The AF11 boasts a 567-bushel grain tank and a 6-bushel-per-second unload rate, leading stats for a Class 10+ combine. Plus, it delivers improved fuel efficiency and a large fuel tank to keep runtime at a maximum.

“Our product development process, which is centered around farmers, identified the need for matched capacity, speed and throughput,” adds Bose. “The AFXL2 dual rotor technology drives that capability to harvest more in less time.”

Drew Baker, a Canadian farmer, is looking to increase productivity and efficiency as harvesting windows narrow and input costs increase. Baker sees the AF11 as a way to revolutionize his farm amid those harvesting challenges.

“I would say [the AF11] makes us look differently at our future options. If we can cut our (grain) losses, do more in a day, burn less fuel and lose less out of the back of the combine — that’s a real advantage,” said Baker, who farms just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The AF11 is the first in the AF series and will offer a number of top-of-the-line technology-focused features, including Case IH’s combine automation solution, Harvest Command.

Case IH offers a suite of precision technology and connectivity products that not only simplify harvest operations, but also solve ongoing issues, such as labor and operating windows by opening doors to less experienced labor, and help an operation improve its ROI through shared analytics and diagnostics.

“The AF11 is offering technology-driven efficiencies to growers,” adds Bose. “It’s about elevating control — even if the farmer isn’t in the driver seat. We’re providing technology that can optimize machine settings in real-time to navigate even the toughest conditions harvest can throw your way.”

The AF11 will only be available in North America and more information about specifications and pricing will be released at a later date.

Look for the AF11 at the 2024 National Farm Machinery Show and to learn more about this fully redesigned combine, visit www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates/ products/harvesting/af-series.

KUBOTA CANADA EXPANDS RTV LINEUP

Kubota Canada Ltd. has two new models in its RTV lineup as of late 2023. It now includes the RTV-X and RTV–X1130.

The RTV-X series features the Kubota diesel engine, VHT-X transmission, hydraulic dump bed and power steering suitable for commercial, residential and farming operators. The lineup expansion offers an optional ProKonvert cargo box with carrying capabilities of up to a half-ton, along with the ability to convert to a flatbed without need for tools.

A redesigned and aggressive exterior with LED headlights and heavy-duty multi-purpose tires allows the X-Series to do an array of jobs.

“The RTV-X was created with our customers in mind and expands off of our esteemed diesel portfolio,” said Justin Parrott, product manager, Turf & RTV, Kubota Canada.

“We know our customers appreciate the base of our RTV products, so adding elements like the ProKonvert cargo bed and more aggressive exterior styling means they’ll have all the functions they rely on from a Kubota RTV product, now with more capability than ever before.”

The legacy of the X-Series begins with the Kubota diesel engine. From towing and hauling to running through rough terrain, the engine ensures the machine will consistently work as hard as its operator. The VHT-X (Variable Hydrostatic Transmission) allows smooth and powerful acceleration, while wet disk brakes ensure the operator will feel secure and in control.

The full steel frame and CV joint guard, along with underbody skid plates, can take years of heavy loads and rough terrain. An optional spray-on bed liner for

the steel cargo bed protects from dirt and damage.

The hydraulic bed dump employs a single lever to ensure loads slide out in seconds. Paired with a towing capacity of 1,300 pounds off the back receiver, towing is easy.

Dynamic brakes and selectable full-time 4WD with front limited-slip differential give the operator greater security, allowing for control and traction in all seasons.

The ProKonvert cargo box, available on select models, demonstrates Kubota’s commitment to the

operator. A three-way-open cargo bed design allows for the bed to be opened from either side or the rear.

Kubota also adds to the RTV portfolio with the RTV-X1130 long bed model equipped with a six-footlong ProKonvert cargo box. It is Kubota’s highest capacity model with payloads of more than a half-ton and bulk carrying of over 26 cubic feet.

It has the Kubota diesel engine outputting 24.8 hp, the VHT-X transmission and the standard hydraulic dump bed. The cargo box can be equipped with a winch and extended tailgate.

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CHINA’S STRUGGLE IMPACTS GLOBAL PORK MARKETS

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China is the world’s largest producer, consumer and importer of pork. Reuters reported that China produced a record 57.94 million tonnes of pork in 2023.

The fourth quarter of 2023 showed that China increased slaughter to cut losses amid an oversupply of pigs and an outbreak of African swine fever. Pork output for 2023 rose by 4.6 per cent from a year ago.

“There is an imbalance between supply and demand for pork in China caused by huge losses and an accelerating move away from pork as the preferred meat,” says Ann Boyda, provincial livestock market analyst with the Alberta government.

“On the supply side, farmers increased production in response to swine fever losses and largescale operations comprised a greater share of the market.”

African swine fever continues

to plague China, hitting the small and medium farmers the worst. Pig production transitioned to more remote areas to help address biosecurity risks. The government implemented policies to support highly integrated pig enterprises with the view of ensuring food security for its large rural and migrant populations.

In China, on the demand side, the large lower income population is price sensitive and facing economic challenges. China’s economy is pressured by its financial problems in the property sector, which was overbuilt and could take a long time to rebalance.

The middle to high income population appears to be turning away from pork as the dominant meat due to changes in its flavour profile. The large-scale industrial production system is generating a product with different genetics and inputs, unfamiliar to the Chinese palate.

“BNN Bloomberg reported that China’s pork production in 2023 rose to the highest level in nine years and the government still bought pork to lift prices. Larger supplies coupled with weakened consumer demand resulted in a slowdown in China’s 2023 import volumes. The volatility in China’s pork market is a major source of uncertainty for exporters.”

In 2022, Alberta exported $540.2 million worth of fresh, frozen and chilled pork product, of which $9.125 million or 1.7 per cent of the total value of Alberta pork exports was destined for China.

Over the last decade, China’s share of Alberta pork export value ranged from 0.2 per cent in 2013 and 2014 to nearly 9.8 per cent in 2020.

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NEW HOLLAND REVEALS T9 TRACTOR FOR 2025

The T9 tractor from New Holland for model year 2025 comes with a track system built to deliver unmatched performance regardless of field conditions.

“The T9 SmartTrax with PLM Intelligence reflects our legacy for pushing boundaries,” says Ken Paul, product marketing manager, high horsepower tractors for New Holland. “It’s more than an enhanced track system. It’s a commitment to farmers built on the basis of innovation, efficiency, capability and versatility.”

The T9 showcases a suite of features designed to elevate performance and simplify routine maintenance.

The inclusion of advanced oscillating roller wheels and vibration dampening mount suspension in the track system contributes to elevated ride quality and prevents uneven wear during field-to-field transportation.

To ensure ease of daily maintenance, clear track system hubcaps have been integrated, providing access to critical components. The new track system for the T9 also streamlines maintenance and optimizes tension by eliminating manual adjustments with its automatic track tensioning system. This can contribute to a longer lifespan for the track belt.

The 2025 T9 models — T9.520, T9.580, T9.615, T9.655 and T9.700 —range from 475 to 645 rated horsepower.

Speed and maneuverability are two of the biggest benefits operators will notice with the SmartTrax system. Coupling access to a range of different high horsepower T9 models and an increase in top vehicle speed for optimal efficiency, operators will see an improvement in road speed, now up to 40 km/h.

The T9 has multiple track belt options. They include two width choices — 30-inch and 36-inch — and three different belt brands. Other noteworthy advances include a 47 per cent increase in fuel capacity, which was enhanced through design of the SmartTrax system and its lower profile in comparison to the fuel tank. Fuel capacity is 455 gallons.

The T9 also has swinging cab entry steps. These automatically pivot as the tractor is articulated, keeping the ladder from extending beyond the tracks and allowing for easier entry and exit from the cab.

Select belts have an optional warranty of up to five years.

“Productivity is central to the T9 SmartTrax. With this system, we’re putting in place unmatched track performance that’s cutting down on non-productive tractor time, like field-to-field movement and breaks to refuel, to maximize operator efficiency in the field and minimize time spent on the job,” Paul says.

Orders can be placed beginning this summer at local New Holland dealerships.

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FUSION FACE OFF LIFTS OFF SOON

Dawson Co-op and Northern Lights College (NLC) will host the second Fusion Face Off, a culinary event created to showcase the talent emerging from the college’s Professional Cooks Training Program.

In collaboration with Dawson Co-op, Fusion Face Off promises an unforgettable culinary experience, celebrating innovation, creativity and collaboration in the kitchen.

Scheduled March 18-20 at NLC Dawson Creek Campus, the event will bring together aspiring chefs from the college’s program, program instructors Chefs Michael French and Regan King, and celebrity Chef Dale McKay, to compete in a friendly yet fierce cooking competition.

Participants will be tasked with crafting unique and delectable dishes that blend diverse culinary traditions, showcasing their skills and creativity. They will use ingredients provided by the Dawson Co-op food store.

“We are thrilled to partner again with Dawson Co-op for Fusion Face Off, our celebration of culinary excellence and innovation,” said Rod Cork, acting dean of Trades & Apprenticeships.

“This event not only showcases the talent of our students but also underscores the importance of industry partnerships in providing comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities.”

Dawson Co-op food store manager Peter Lavandier also praised the event.

“Fusion Face Off not only highlights the culinary prowess of NLC’s students but also celebrates the strong partnership between Dawson Co-op and NLC. Through this collaboration, aspiring chefs gain invaluable real-world experience and mentorship opportunities, setting the stage for successful careers in the culinary industry.”

Those interested can view a livestream of the final competition day on March 20 or attend the fundraising dinner on March 22.

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JOHN DEERE INTRODUCES TELESCOPIC COMPACT WHEEL LOADER

OLATHE, Kansas – Compact wheel loaders are one of the fastest-growing classes of equipment in agriculture today, says John Deere, and for good reason. Their versatility makes them the perfect do-all tools for stacking, loading, pallet transport, even snow removal. That’s why John Deere is offering the 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader.

“Ranchers and dairy producers will love the 326 P-Tier for its reach, its flexibility and its lift capacity,” said Luke Gribble, John Deere go-to-market manager.

“Operators will enjoy it for the cab visibility, the boom controls and the exclusive Articulation Plus steering system. Put it all together, and the 326 P-Tier is a real multitool for the farm or ranch.”

Starting at the business end, the loader offers 16-plus feet of reach from its telescopic lift arm – more than enough to stack bales or load TMRs – while being compact enough to work in barns or other tight spaces.

Extending and retracting the telescoping arm is performed with the mini-joystick on the main control lever, so operators don’t have to remove their hands from the main controls to activate the arm.

To guard against overloading the arm, the Load Torque Indicator System gives visual and audible alarms if stability limits are exceeded during lifting, lowering or extension.

If the stability limit is reached, movement of the lift arm is only possible if the movement reduces the load. In addition, a separate indicator warns of potential overload of the tilt cylinder.

“Features like these help make the 326 P-Tier one of the most confidence-inspiring and operator-friendly wheel loaders available,” Gribble said. “And it is perfect for helping less-experienced operators become better, faster.”

A CAB BUILT FOR THE BUSINESS OF MOVEMENT

In the cab, operators will find all the features necessary for stress-free lifting and loading. To start, the nine-inch touchscreen display puts key information within easy view. The configurable display shows key data such as warnings, status and machinepositioning information.

User-friendly menus allow operators to tailor the display and machine functionality to the task.

Conveniently placed electro-hydraulic controls, customizable from the touchscreen display, offer Auto Return-to-Dig, and Auto Lift and Lower functions, and help reduce cycle times while enabling consistent, repeatable movements.

Optional boom-mounted lights and a standard overhead window allow a clear view to the end of the telescoping arm so operators can place bales, pallets or bucket loads with confidence.

The 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader also features a 23-mph (37 km/h) top speed to move quickly between jobs.

For tight turning in barns and other cramped spaces, the industry-exclusive Articulation PlusTM steering system offers 30 degrees of articulation plus 10 additional degrees of rear-wheel steering.

“The farm or ranch is no place for equipment that doesn’t pull its weight,” Gribble said. “But with the power and versatility to tackle such a wide range of jobs, the 326 P-Tier is a go-to piece of equipment for operations of all types and sizes.”

To learn more, visit JohnDeere.com or contact a John Deere dealer.

LOUIS DREYFUS ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF PEA PROTEIN PLANT

Louis Dreyfus Co. will build a pea protein isolate production plant at the site of its existing industrial complex in Yorkton, Sask., the company announced Feb. 7.

“As a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, LDC is committed to helping meet demand for food, feed and biofuels through our integrated and expanding North American industrial centres – Claypool (Indiana) and Upper Sandusky (Ohio) in the U.S., and Yorkton in Canada,” said Michael Gelchie, LDC’s chief executive officer, in a news release.

“And like other key development projects for LDC in North America, the investment announced today is an important step in the group’s global growth strategy, as part of our plans to diversify revenue through value-added products – in this case, addressing growing demand for high-quality, nutritious and sustainable plant-based protein alternatives.”

Expected to be ready by the end of 2025, the new facility will enable LDC to deliver highly functional, taste-neutral, nutritious ingredients suited for dairy alternatives, high-protein nutrition solutions and other plant-based applications.

It will also expand and accelerate existing pea protein isolate and non-GMO soy isolate offerings.

The new plant is expected to employ approximately 60 people.

“Pea protein demand continues to grow, due to its non-allergen and non-GMO status, and its sustainability and versatility across many food applications,” said Thibaut Ferté, LDC’s head of plant proteins.

“Leveraging our expertise, value chain and global asset footprint, we aim to address current industry challenges with a unique and best-in-class product. This was made possible thanks to proprietary technology developed at our dedicated R&D centre in Livermore, California, where we continue to build future solutions alongside our customers, including plans to expand beyond pea and soy, to offer a range of premium proteins.”

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Thelakeisfairlylargeandspans

10kmfromoneendtotheotherwitha maximumdepthof48metres.Activities includecanoeing,kayaking,swimming, hiking,andfishing.Anglerscantry theirluckforLakeTrout,BullTrout, MountainWhitefish,ArcticGrayling, NorthernPikeandBurbot.

GwillimLakewasnamedafter ProfessorJohnColeGwillimwho wasappointedprofessorofminingat Queen’sUniversityatKingstonin1903. Hisworkincludedexploringthecoal landsinthisareaandoilfieldsofAlberta fortheCPRandlaterin1919,fieldwork fortheBritishColumbiagovernment. GwillimLakeProvincialParkwas establishedin1971andisnowenjoyed byhundredsofcamperseachyear.

Moreinformationon85areasofthe PeaceCountryincludingcities,towns, villages,parksandlakescanbefound onDiscoverThePeaceCountry.com

Animals,

Red & Black Registered Polled Hereford Bulls.

Semen-Tested. VetInspected. Vaccinated. Free Delivery. 780-836-2125 or 780-836-0117.

For sale: 40 Speckle Park heifers born May 2023. 550600 lbs. Call Peggy 780835-4654.

4-Year-Old registered Red poll bull for sale. BD22Feb2020, BW78. Asking $4,000. Call for details. 250-788-9640.

Crossbred Commercial Bulls for Sale. SemenTested. Vet-Inspected. Vaccinated. Free Delivery. 780-836-2125 or 780-8360117.

Registered white-faced bulls. 70bw known as registered black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.

Two & Three-Year-Old Texas Longhorn bull for sale. Excellent horn genetics. Call Ken at 780518-1669.

Ducks

For Sale: Black white-faced heifer yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.

Horses

Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order. Delivery options. 780-5187469.

Ferrier service available in the Fort St. John, BC area. Call Ashleigh at 250-2611994.

Lost your phone number. Trying to contact Debra Wilson about a job training ponies. 250-789-3778.

Percheron cross colts for sale. 1, 2 & 3 Year Olds available. Call Don 780567-2143

GEHL 16”

for sale, $800. Call 250-219-4139.

Right hand squeeze chute for sale, $1600. Call 250219-4139.

Selling our supply of cattle oilers, parts and accessories. Call for details 780-8354654.

Windbreak panels for sale with 2-7/8-inch pipe and 1.5-inch thick slabs. Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633.

Wooden salt station for sale. Call 250-219-4139 for details and price.

For Sale: Fancy medium sized doghouse. $475 OBO. 250-789-3778.

1975 Ford 8000 w/Box & Hoist, 6V "Jimmy" Engine, 13spd Transmission. Not Running. 780-836-2107, 780-618-9161.

(3) Border Collie cross cattle working dogs for sale. Used on pasture, $500 OBO. 780-834-6548.

Butcher Hogs for Sale. Raised outdoors on good quality feed. Ready to go. John 780-552-6011.

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC)

accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.

Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order. Delivery options. 780-5187469.

CAT D6NLGP with ripper for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780-835-0601.

CAT skidsteer for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.

For sale: 1999 Model 773 Bobcat. 5000 hours. New tires, in good shape. Call 780-568-2443.

Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Will buy bulk. Call/text 780-832-8216.

2004 Chev Cavalier Z-type, 123,000 kms, runs good. Alberta registered, $2900. 250-786-0409.

2014 Chevrolet Yukon XL SLT for Sale. Loaded. Heated Seats. 244,000kms. Asking $18,000. Call 780772-0597.

Looking to trade a 1975 Mercedes car for a working/non-working 1959 era Mercedes 190. 780-3562411.

1983 Ford 6.9-Litre diesel 4WD, Fixer-upper or for parts truck 90,000 km, $1000 OBO 250-789-3778.

1995 Ford F150 Supercab Shortbox w/canopy, some rust,

2013 GMC 1-ton 4x4 pickup, crew cab, long box, 5th wheel package, $25,000. Call 250-963-9045.

2017 Ford F150 Platinum truck, 68,000 kms. Original owner. Excellent condition, $47,000. 780-864-0422.

JD 7700 combine, $5000 maintenance done. Work order available upon request. Good running condition. 780-354-8842.

John Deere model 1800 GPS universal display unit. Asking $4800. Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

John Deere model 4240

GPS universal display unit, asking $7800. Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

Raven Industries "Cruiser II" GPS Unit. Comes with Smartrax MD Autosteer. Call Daniel at 780-8414582.

Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.

Looking for John Deere 535 Mower Conditioner (discbine) for parts or #635/735/835/C35/S350, 250-759-4797.

Looking to buy a 15ft-20ft land roller/packer. Call Jack 780-523-1488.

1992 JD 410D

loader/backhoe. 2786hrs, 5ft Extend-A-Hoe, 3augers, frost/rock buckets, $55,000. Call for details, 780-5326469.

Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. 780-354-2161, Cell 780518-6095, Beaverlodge.

Looking for John Deere 535 Mower Conditioner (discbine) for parts or #635/735/835/C35/S350, 250-759-4797.

Grain auger hopper for sale, $100. Call 250-219-4139.

Westfield MKX130-74 grain auger for sale, asking $16,500. Call Calvin 250262-7355.

2009 John Deere T670 combine for sale. 2692 eng, 1710 sep. Field ready, $120,000. 780-864-0422.

hammer mill/mixer

needs work to run. $2,500 OBO. 250-789-3778.

Will build rustic furniture to order. Indoor/Outdoor birdhouses, chicken coops & rabbit hutches, etc. 250789-3778.

Products & Services

Miscellaneous

Appliances for sale: Dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove, clothes dryer and much more. Call 780-359-2268.

Ears to Hear, your local hearing aid provider, serving Athabasca and outlying areas. High Prairie Clinic, 1st Wednesday of every month at the Golden Age Club 10am-1pm. Athabasca Clinic, 3rd Tuesday of every month at the United Church 10am-1pm. Hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning and home visits. 780-228-5965, 587-746-0540. Call for info.

Looking for an upright piano in good condition. Call 250-793-8441.

Seasonal

Seasonal - ATV, Boats & Watercraft

2012 Polaris 800XP Limited Edition 4x4 Side by Side in excellent running condition. 780-354-8842.

Honda Big Red and 200M 3-Wheelers. Take as a pair or individually. Need work. 780-354-8842.

Seasonal - Campers, Trailers & Motorhomes

27ft Starcraft 5th Wheel. Used very little. Excellent condition. $28,000. Call John 250-261-4586 or 250785-5465.

Seasonal - Snowblowers & Snowplows

Feed Grain Feed Grain

Tractors - Case/IH

TractorsNew Holland - Versatile

1996 Case/IH 5250 Maxxum MFWD, 125HP, 16fwd/LHrev Powershift, 520FEL, grapple/forks, 6746Hrs, well-maintained, $63,000 OBO. 780-9269146.

Tractors - John Deere

For Sale: 3020 John Deere tractor. Asking $5000 OBO. Call 250-789-3778.

12' Leon blade for Versatile 800 series tractor. Asking $5500. Call 250-263-7578.

Tractors - Various

Looking for an International 1066 tractor for parts or International 1066 tractor parts. Call 780-841-4740.

Looking for an older (mid-1970’s) 80130HP tractor in good condition with Cab/3PTH/FEL. Call 780-685-2374.

Like new HTS Western 7’6” snow blade (fits all pickups). Includes all accessories. 780-354-8842. Looking for bottle and cans for Christmas money. In Dawson Creek area. Call 250-789-3778.

Tools

DeWalt DWE7485 8-1/4”

Table Saw. Still in box. $550 OBO. 250-789-3778.

Accommodations - Rental

1 Bedroom suite in small mobile home in Pouce Coupe. $650/month (includes utilities). Call 250786-0409.

Farms & Ranches - Alberta

Located: Bonanza Northwest 33-79-12-W6, half ownership. 587-7269002.

Looking to lease farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-978-6768.

Farms & Ranches - Miscellaneous

Looking for a moveable modular/home/house/cabin to buy. Call 778-838-1055.

Seasonal - Snowmobiles

Vintage Alpine Trapper Special skidoo. Needs some work. 780-354-8842.

Vintage Arctic Cat 399 Lynx skidoo. Needs fuel line and new seat. 780-354-8842.

Seed, Feed, Crop Inputs

Common Cereal Seeds

Clean heavy seed oats for sale. Can deliver, Call 250782-0220.

Oat seed for sale. Call Gordon 250-261-3041.

Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.

Hay & Straw

Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.

intheGrandePrairie,Sexsmith, TeepeeCreekarea?

Weareinterestedinleasingfarmland fromlocallandowners. Ifyouhaveavailableacreage,contactus todiscussamutuallybeneficialarrangement.

DavidCramer|780-978-6768 dcramerenterprises@outlook.com

Hay & Straw

Round straw bales for sale. Net wrapped. In Montney BC. area. Call 250-2618039.

Pedigreed Oats

AAC Certified Brandon seed wheat for sale. Can deliver. Call 250-782-0220.

Harrows & Packers

Looking for a 40' winged packer bar or 40' packer harrow bar. Call 780-9269412.

Haying & Harvesting

33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.

3-Point-hitch 5-wheel hay rake for sale, $1400. Call 250-219-4139.

New Prairie Grain Analyzers portable grain moisture analyzers for sale. Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

Haying & Harvesting Sprayers - SP

Flexi-Coil 67 100ft wheel boom sprayer, c/w 850gal tank, windscreens, chemical mixer, much more. 780-5180635.

Tillage Equipment

Looking for a 40' field disc. Call Clarence 780-9459330.

Looking for a Kverneland 12-bottom plow. Contact 780-864-0422.

Tractors

Tractors - Case/IH

Looking for a Case 1070 tractor for parts. Call Jacob 780-926-6087.

ForaSeed(ToddSadlier)...........................................6

RobertFord................................................Classifieds

Foster’sAgri-World............................................57,72

Foster’sPCClassicAgri-Show.............................4,5

Foster’sSeed&Feed..............................................10

FreshWaterTreatmentSystems.............................13

GoodonIndustries...................................................52

GovernmentofBC....................................................3

JackknifeCreekLand&Cattle..................................9

JenningsMartinDirectLivestockSales..................21

Keddie’sTack&WesternWear..................................1

Keddie’sTrailers........................................................1

KubotaCountry.................................................57,72

LewisCattleOilers...................................................13

NorthernHeating&Fireplace....................................2

PeaceCountrySeed(PeterLundgard)......................7

AbramPeters.............................................................6

PrairieCoastequipment...............................53,55,58

PrestvilleFarms.........................................................9

PrimetimeHunting&Fishing...................................63

RentcoEquip(BobcatofthePeace).......................56

RossChrysler..........................................................59

SouthPeaceDistributors..........................................6

ThorsbyStockyardsInc..........................................21

VJVLivestockMarketingGroup........................18,19

WembleyLivestockExchange................................. 20

WestcanFeed&Seeds........................11,Classifieds

YaremcioAgConsulting(B.Y.O.B.)..........................21

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ALBERTA’SFARMERSMARKETS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER2023

Beaverlodge |BeaverlodgeAgComplex(1400–5thAve)

Tuesday|4:00p.m.to7:30p.m.|Mar 5,12,19,26| Apr 2,9,16,23,30| May 7,14,21,28

Wednesday |11:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| Mar 6,13,20,27| Apr 3,10,17,24| May 1,8,15,22,29| Contact:(780)518-6562orhaightd@telus.net

Beaverlodge-SouthPeaceCentennial | Thursday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.|NuVistaEnergyCentre(1024–4thAvenue)

SpecialMarkets | May11 |10:00a.m.to4:00p.m.|Mother’sDayFlowersMarket| Contact:(403)608-8269orspcfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Berwyn |BerwynAgBuilding(5001–51stSt)

Sunday |1:00p.m.to4:00p.m.| Mar 24| Apr 14| May 5

Contact:(780)625-4190,780-625-7248orfarmersmarketberwyn@gmail.com

Enilda |Women’sInstituteHall(FirstAve,Lot808)

Saturday |10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.|Mar2|Apr6|May4|Contact:(780)523-4211orenildafarmersmarket2021@gmail.com

Fairview |FairviewLegion Hall(10315–110thSt)

SpecialMarkets | Mar 27|3:30p.m.to6:30p.m.| May 8|3:30p.m.to6:30p.m.| Contact:fairviewabfarmersmarket@gmail.com

GrandePrairie |BigRedBarn(10032–101stAve)

Friday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| Mar 1,8,15,22,29| Apr 5,12,19,26| May 3,10,17,24,31

Saturday |10:00a.m.to3:00p.m.| Mar 2,9,16,23,30| Apr 6,13,20,27| May 4,11,18,25

Contact:(780)814-8224orinfo@gpfarmersmarket.ca

HighLevel |HighLevelSportsComplex(10101–105thAve)|Contact:highlevelfarmersmarket@gmail.com

HighPrairie –Marigold|4724–53rdAvenue

Wednesday |12:30p.m.to5:30p.m.| Mar 13,27| Apr 10,24| May 8,22| Contact:(780)523-4588

Kinuso |KinusoAgHall(55CentreStreet)

Saturday |10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| May 18|

Contact:(780)805-4905orkinusoag@gmail.com

LaCrete |JubileePark(9102-100thStreet)| Contact:(780)928-4447orlacretefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Manning |RoyalCanadianLegion(115–3rdAveSW)| Friday |10:00a.m.to1:00p.m.| May 10,24

SpecialMarkets | Mar 28|10:00a.m.to1:00p.m.| Contact:(780)247-4989org58stahl@hotmail.com

PeaceRiver |HoltbyHoldingsLtd.(8002B–102ndAve)| Saturdays |10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| Mar 16| Apr 20

SpecialMarkets | May 11,25|10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.|LocationtobeDetermined Contact:PRFMarket1991@gmail.com Rycroft |RycroftAgCentre(5010–49thAve)

SpecialMarkets | Mar 30|12:00p.m.to4:00p.m.| May 11|12:00p.m.to4:00p.m. Contact:(780)831-8792orrycroftfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Sexsmith |SexsmithCurlingRink(9913–99thSt)| Contact:(780)568-3688orwellness@sexsmith.ca

Tangent |TangentCommunityHall(101–3rdAve)| Contact:(780)837-7179ortangentcommunityhall@gmail.com Valleyview |ValleyviewAgPlex(4202–40thAvenue)

Saturday |11:00a.m.to4:00p.m.| Mar 9,23| Apr 6,27| May 11,25| Contact:(780)702-3103orvvfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Scenes from Tri-K Cattle – Albrecht Simmentals Bull Sale on Saturday, February 24

2019FREIGHTLINERT/A SLEEPERTRUCKTRACTOR

2002FLEXICOIL5000 56FTAIRDRILL

2015JOHNDEERE5085E MFWDTRACTOR

2013JOHNDEERES680 STSCOMBINE

2012JOHNDEERE635D35FT. DRAPERHEADER

2010JOHNDEERE7230 PREMIUMMFWDTRACTOR

2019JOHNDEERE95615FT. DISCMOWERCONDITIONER

1of3 – 2020CATERPILLAR330 HYDRAULICEXCAVATORS

2009JLGG10-55A TELEHANDLER

2012CATERPILLARD6TLGP CRAWLERTRACTOR

2020CATERPILLAR320 HYDRAULICEXCAVATOR

2011CAT299C2SPDHI-FLOWXPS COMPACTTRACKLOADER

2018WESTERNSTAR4900SA TRIDRIVETRUCKTRACTOR

2006NEWHOLLANDSD440A 51FT.AIRDRILL

2008JOHNDEERE4830100FT HIGHCLEARANCESPRAYER

2014CATERPILLARD6TLGPCRAWLERTRACTOR

2018KENWORTHT800 TRIDRIVETRUCKTRACTOR

2004MACKVISIONT/ASLEEPER TRUCKTRACTOR

1968PONTIACGRANDE PARISIENNE2DOORCLASSICCAR

1996BOBCAT773 SKIDSTEERLOADER

2005WESTERNSTAR4900SA TRIDRIVETANKTRUCK

2018DODGERAM5500HDSLT CREWCABBOOMTRUCK

2012INTERNATIONALTERRASTAR S/ADUALLYDRYVAN

2013FORDE-450SUPERDUTY WINNEBAGOMOTORHOME

2017ALTA-FAB14X62FT.D/CC SKIDDEDWELLSITE

2012LOADLINESUPERB-TRAIN BOTTOMDUMPTRAILERS

2007HEIL12,200GAL TRIDEMTANKTRAILER

2009LOADKINGSUPERB-TRAIN GRAINTRAILERS

2001JOHNDEERE6410 MFWDTRACTOR

2018BRANDTGRAINBELT 1547+GRAINCONVEYOR

2013WESTERNSTARTRIDRIVE SLEEPERTRUCKTRACTOR

2016PETERBILT389T/A SLEEPERTRUCKTRACTOR

GRANDE

& DISTRICT OLDTIMERS’ ASSOCIATION PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Grande Prairie & District Oldtimers’ Association was formed in September 1928, making it one of the oldest organizations in the area. Only the Grande Prairie & District Agricultural Society, formed in 1912 or 1913, is older.

The association was born from early pioneers’ ideas to build a group of people who came to the south Peace area before the railroad, which came to Grande Prairie on March 5, 1916.

Today, the association still has descendants of those early pioneers.

Parts of the constitution that came from the original meeting state that its objectives are “to collect and preserve in authentic form, a library of books, pamphlets, maps, charts, manuscripts, papers, paintings, photographs, and other material illustrative of the history of the Grande Prairie District.”

In 1992, the association started donating money to the descendants of pioneers in the form of scholarships. Amounts varied as funds were available.

This year two students, Taylor Allen and Ainsley Martin, will receive these scholarships.

A banquet will be held at Five Mile Hall on Saturday, March 16, with the theme of “Let’s Remember.” The evening will include dinner, raffles, a live auction and a dance with music by the Pipestone Jammers.

Tickets can be purchased from members of the GP Oldtimers’ Association executive by calling Doug (780-832-8103), Bob/Shirley (780-505-0975), Marilynne (780-5183682) or Carrie (780-897-4545).

TAYLOR ALLEN, Grande Prairie

Northwestern Polytechnic, Fairview Animal Health Technology

I am a descendant of pioneer Paul Podulsky. He was one of the first people to arrive in the Bezanson area during the spring of 1908, through Emerson Trail, after working for the railroad in Prince George, B.C.

I believe I should be considered for this award because it will help me achieve my future plans and long-term goals. By furthering my education with the Animal Health Technology program, I can work toward my career goals of assisting animals in need.

I consistently strive to make a difference in my community each and every day whether it’s with volunteering for my dance studio to help younger generations or by performing random acts of kindness around my community.

Obtaining this scholarship will absolutely be the difference-maker when it comes to being able to afford the education I need for making the world a better place and being able to give back in the future.

AINSLEY MARTIN, Beaverlodge

Northwestern Polytechnic, Grande Prairie Bachelor of Science

My mom, Amy (Lozeron) Martin, is a current member. My greatgrandfather, Jean Lozeron, arrived to the area in 1912. I also have a great-great grandfather named Charles McNaught, who arrived in 1911.

I have been raised on the land that Charles owned. My dad also farms the land homesteaded by Jean Lozeron.

I feel the selection committee should give me consideration for this award because I’m a hard working student and a conscientious community member. I achieved the top academic award for every year of my secondary schooling, and I was chosen as the class of 2023 valedictorian for Beaverlodge Regional High.

I have coached summer swim club to youth in Beaverlodge, and I work as a part-time lifeguard. I work on the family farm tending to cattle and operating farm equipment.

I have an ambitious goal to become a veterinarian who will reside and work in the Peace Country. I will require at least six years of education to achieve this goal. I would greatly appreciate the financial assistance of the Grande Prairie and District Oldtimers’ Association as I complete the first two years of my B.Sc. degree at NWP, and work toward acceptance to the DVM Program at the University of Calgary.

This two-headed calf was delivered via caesarian Feb. 18 by Dr. Mike Ross of the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic. After experiencing trouble pulling the calf, the crew opted to do a C-section and were very surprised by the result.

This very rare occurrence is called polycepahaly and is a result of genetic abnormalities or damage to the nervous system during development and splitting of embryos.

Sadly this little one did not survive. Thank you to the owners for allowing us to share this truly rare case.

Saturday,April27th,2024|9:00am

MarketsUnlimited

157Acres ForSale

March18,2024 9-10am Rycroft,AB

A quartersection ofprimefarmlandsellingas1Parcel just4milesNEof Rycroft,AB.ThefourmajorGrain Terminalswithintenmilesspeakstothequalityof farmlandinthearea.Thisfirst-rateParcelboasts approx.135cultivatedacres,andincludesamachine shedaswellasahiproofbarn. StartingBid:$390,000.

DirectionsfromLaCrete: 40kmsouthwestonHwy697.

DirectionsfromManning: 135kmnorthonHwy35toHwy697, 50kmeastonHwy697acrosstheLaCreteferry,yardonnorthsideofroad.

TRACTORS,SEEDING,HARROWS,TILLAGE,SPRAYERS,AUGERS,HAYING&LIVESTOCKEQUIP 1986Versatile7564wdTractor•Steiger280Cougar4wdTractor•MinneapolisMolineM6702wdTractor •2002JohnDeere182053FtAirDrill&1900JohnDeere430buCart•2000MorrisMaxim40FtAir Drill•1997FlexiCoil500033FtAirDrill&2320Tow-BetweenCart•End-GateMountDrillFillAuger •FlexiCoilSystem82100FtDiamondHarrows•FlexiCoilSystem8250FtSpringToothHarrows• Blanchard40FtPackerBar•JohnDeere182060ftCultivator•FlexiCoil80038FtCultivator• MorrisChallengerL-23333ftVibrashankCultivatorw/MountedSpringTineHarrows•Woolrich 34FtCultivator•CCIL16FtDeepTillageCultivator•Snap-onShovelsforaFlexicoil340Cultivator• White25615FtTandemDisc•FlexiCoil67XL90FtHighClearancep/tSprayer•2007Brandt SB400090ftHighClearance P/TSprayer•Sakundiak10x72(HD10-2200)Swing-OutAuger •WestfieldMK100-61SwingOutAuger•Westfield8x51Swing-OutAuger•WheatheartHydDrive BinSweep•2-Edward’s220VElectricAerationFanHeaters•SitrexMK10-1212WheelHayRake •15ftGravelBoxw/SilageRack•JohnDeere590Pull-type20ftSwather•AlliedBuhler795FrontEnd Loader•3ptBaleSpear•Wolverine48inMiniSkidSteerAngleBroomw/Remote•JohnDeere700 MixMill•NewHolland390TubGrinder•Qty of24FtFreestandingPanels•Qtyof6ftFencePosts VEHICLES,TRAILERS,RECREATIONAL&MOBILESTRUCTURES 2001DodgeCumminsDuallyDeckTruck•SWSTruckdeck(UNUSED)•2005DodgeGrandCaravanVan •1979Willock40FtHighBoyT/AFloatTrailer•1991SokalGooseneck20FtT/AStockTrailer•1995JC SuperBBaleTrailer•27ftConquest5thWheelHolidayTrailer•2006DesignerbyJayco•200639FT CedarCreek5thWheelHolidayTrailer•2007CruiserCrossroadsCF29CK075thWheelHolidayTrailer •16ftProStrikerfishingboatw/trailer•Klamath14ftAluminumBoat&Trailer•2021CanAmQuad •2020CanAm570Quad•ClubCarGolfCart•QtyofGenerators•QtyofTanksandStands•Qtyof Vehicle,TrailerandSkidSteerTires•QtyofSheds&ChickenCoop

WASHERS,POWERTOOLS,BUILDINGSUPPLIES,LAWN&GARDEN&MORE

T/AWelder/ServiceTrailerw/SA200LincolnWelder•MigPak10WireWelder&Cart•QtyofUnused Easy KleenWashers•40vDewaltoutdoorpowertools•18vMakitaCordlessTools•20inDewaltScrollSaw&Stand •ElectricWoodPlaner•MakitaMiterSaw•(2)AirNailers•96-BinBoltBin(Unused)•FrostFighter •PaintSprayer•Z445JohnDeereZeroTurnMower•L120JohnDeereRidingMower•QuadMountLawn Spreader•Quadsprayer•LawnFurniture,YardItems,andMiscellaneousHouseholdItems•(2)7/8inDrill Stem•(2)3/8inDrillStem•Qtyof6in&8inPipe•Misc.SteelincludingTumbleRacks&more...

SaskatoonLakeScore

153Acres ForSale

March19,20249-10am GrandePrairie,AB

153Acres locatedonHwy43halfwaybetween Grande Prairie and Beaverlodge,AB,just2milessouthof LakeSaskatoon,and1milenorthofWembley.With spectacularmountainviewsandunlimitedpotential, thepossibilitiesforthisquarteroffarmlandareendless. StartingBid:$525,000.

BurntRiverMeadows

208Acres ForSale

March21,2024 9-10am Rycroft,AB

208Acres sellingas2ParcelsborderingtheBurnt River,just4mileseastof Rycroft,AB.Comprisedof70 acresofprimefarmlandonanupperplateau,thereis alsoarenovatedbungalow,anda50’x80’Zipperlock. Thereareunlimitedpossibilitiesfordevelopmentand monetization.SeeWebsiteforStartingBids.

Youngstown,AB · March13-14

Don’tmissachancetopurchasejustover17,700acresofversatile agriculturallandupforauctioninYoungstown,AB.Thislongtime family-ownedfarmhasbeeninoperationsince1944andcomes withbothpastureandcultivationleases.Therearestructuresand equipmentinplacetohandleaherdofover500cattle,along withwaterwells,grainandfertilizerstorage,andalargemachine shedforstorage.Thelandissubdividedandcansupportmultiple families.Youwillalsohavetheopportunitytobidonanimpressive lineupoftractors,grain-handlingsystems,seedingandtillage equipment,livestockhandlingequipment,andmore!Thisproperty –withatotalSLRof$127,390±–isbeingsoldbyRitchieBros.on behalfofPloverLakeRanch(1981)Ltd.