Northern Horizon - April 12, 2024

Managing herds in drought conditions

It is advisable for farmers to consider early planning to combat weather adversity

Agri-News, March 25, 2024

Cattle operations are vulnerable to drought conditions,” says Ann Boyda, provincial livestock market analyst with the Alberta government. “Periods of drought often result in a downsizing of the cattle herd. High slaughter rates are the result of cattle (especially heifers) being pushed into feedlots and not being retained for rebuilding the herd. The practice of selling lessproductive animals first generally targets cows that aren’t pregnant or are late-calving and bulls that are inferior.”

Cattle slaughter in Western Canada has been higher over the last few years as compared to the historic average (2000 to 2023). The 2023 total cattle slaughter for West Canada (2.56 million head) dropped by 4.3 per cent from 2022, however remained 7.64 per cent higher than the historic average. 2021 witnessed a 6.8 per cent increase in cattle slaughter numbers over 2020 and an 11.7 per cent increase over the historic average.

Female slaughter rates (as a per cent of total slaughter) increased from 47.9 per cent in 2022 to 49.6 per

cent in 2023 and were higher than the historic average rates (2000-23) for the second and third quarters, indicating periods of contraction. The fourth quarter 2023 showed signs of stabilizing. As of March 9, 2024, the year-to-date female slaughter rate of 498,654 head is 49.7 per cent, however, there were fewer cows slaughtered as compared to last year, 79,628 head versus 86,981 head (an eight per cent drop). Heifer slaughter increased by two per cent over the year-todate of the previous year.

In 2023 and 2022, there was evidence of higher rates of heifer placement in feedlots based on the percentage of heifer placements to total cattle feedlot placements. The peak heifer placement rate of 53.5 per cent occurred in June of 2023, followed by another high fall placement rate of 47 per cent in September.

“Drought conditions typically impact the cow-calf sector greater. Calves born in spring can remain relatively unaffected by early drought but dry conditions in summer and fall generally result in early weaning as a means of dealing with feed and water shortages,” explains Boyda.

According to supply and disposition data reported by Statistics Canada, the number of calves born in Alberta in 2022 (1,773,000 head) remained relatively constant with that of 2021, however 2023 reported a four per cent decrease to 1,701,400 calves. This will lead to a decline in calves available for placement into feedlots for 2024.

“A large part of herd liquidation is attributed to drought or dryness. However, it is important to note that financial returns also play a role in downsizing →

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decisions. Record high cattle prices in 2023 eased some of the difficult decision making. Consecutive years of drought conditions in the U.S. was also a factor. Tight U.S. supplies sustained pressure on prices.”

Drier conditions were evident in many parts of Alberta, especially in the southern areas. The Government of Alberta provides updates with respect to snowpack, precipitation, river levels and other key data (Drought-Current conditions).

“It is advisable for farmers to consider early planning to combat weather adversity. Consideration may be given to monitoring body condition of animals, feed budgets and forage availability, management of on-farm water resources, assessment of pastures, and use of feed analyses in costing and balancing rations,” says Boyda.

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When do I turn out my cows? Managing spring pastures during and after drought

Reprinted with permission from the Beef Cattle Research Council, February 28, 2024

Beef producers will soon be making grazing plans for turning their herds out to spring pastures. While drought planning should be a routine part of the development of short- and long-term grazing plans, many beef cattle herds have withstood successive years of drought. This has prompted producers to hone in on their management skills to make the best use of their pasture forage and carefully maintain carryover to prevent prolonged damage. The question of ‘when can I turn my cows out?’ is an important one, especially for those with dwindling hays stacks or for producers purchasing feed.

Dr. Edward Bork is a Professor of Rangeland Management in the faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. He says that, aside from spring rainfall, how your pastures looked when you brought cattle in last fall may be the best indicator of how they will perform in spring. “The better condition the pasture was in October, the faster it will recover,” Bork explains.

REDUCE THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF DROUGHT

With high winter feed costs, it may be tempting for producers to place cattle in pastures sooner than they normally would, but Bork cautions to be aware of potential long-term consequences. He points out that when we stress forages, we not only affect the aboveground growth but the below-ground root system as well.

“Deep roots require the most energy to maintain so they are the first to go,” says Bork, which means that when those roots are not maintained, the plant can lose its ability to draw from deep soil moisture reserves. Those deep roots store energy to keep the plant active during a drought and are also important for long-term survival. Native and tame plants have different root systems. In some cases, native plants appear to bounce back from drought quicker, because as long as they are healthy, they have much deeper roots than many tame species, Bork explains.

As enticing as it may be to turn cattle out early, or in some cases even just at a “normal” time, producers should consider holding off if their pastures have been stressed recently. “By managing pastures cautiously in the short term, we can prevent having to deal with drought-related issues for the next 10 years,” says Bork. Avoiding long-term damage to plant health and root systems will help prevent erosion and even reduce a pasture’s risk for weed encroachment. Using the four principles of pasture management will help keep pastures in good shape.

“When do I turn my cows out in the spring?”

Bork shares some tips for knowing when to turn cattle out, and how to make decisions that will support and maintain the long-term productivity of your pastures:

Know your carrying capacity: Be realistic with the amount of forage you have and develop your grazing plan accordingly. Use regional range health guidelines or the BCRC’s Carrying Capacity Calculator to estimate the amount of forage available and how many animals a pasture can support.

Wait until the three-leaf stage: Using plant height is not a good way to determine readiness to graze as plants can vary greatly by height, especially in the early stages. Instead wait until plants have three leaves to start grazing. This gives the plant time to build the reserves it needs for long-term survival. A common grazing rule of thumb is that for every one day you wait to graze in the spring you save two days in the fall.

Match your grazing plan to your pasture type: If possible, graze tame pastures prior to native pastures. Tame pastures are generally more grazing tolerant, and may be quicker to green up in spring, providing valuable early grazing. In contrast, native grasslands often take longer to reach peak production and therefore should be deferred longer if that is an option.

Pay attention to litter: Litter is the standing or fallen dead plant residue left remaining in a pasture. Bork points out that litter serves multiple purposes on prairie landscapes by conserving rain and snow melt but can also be part of the forage reserve. Pastures with abundant litter will require less recovery and can be accessed earlier in the season than those where there is little or no litter remaining. Grasslands without litter may produce 25-60 per cent less forage than grasslands with adequate litter, says Bork. Pastures with reduced litter lose moisture through evaporation and runoff and are at a higher risk of sun and wind exposure.

Look backward: how was your forage managed in the previous year? If certain pastures were left in poor condition last fall, plan to use those in the following grazing season to allow ample time for rest and recovery.

Use rainfall rather than snow as your indicator of moisture recharge: Although looking at the plants and pastures should be your first indicator for forage growth potential, many beef producers may look to soil moisture levels to help determine pasture turnout. Bork points out that while snow can contribute to moisture recharge, this is not a certainty and may have a limited effect on forage recovery due to its tendency to evaporate (with chinooks, for example), or run off if soils are frozen. “Up to seventy percent of our precipitation on the prairies comes from rainfall in the growing season as opposed to snow, meaning that each year our forage growth is closely tied to the occurrence of May and June rainfall.” Bork is quick to note that when soil moisture is severely depleted by drought the prior year, spring growth will be even more dependent on timely rainfall.

Be ready to adapt: Recognize that grazing plans made in early spring are a moving target and will need to be adjusted based on rainfall, heat, and other environmental factors. Monitor pastures throughout the grazing season and consider what potential back-up plans might need to be implemented to ensure pastures are managed for drought resilience.

“If the pasture isn’t ready, what do I do?”

If producers are faced with drought conditions again, pastures will benefit from extended recovery time. It might be necessary to implement some early steps to prevent long-term damage to pastures.

Consider alternative feeds: Are there alternative feeds or byproducts such as soybean hulls, beet pulp, pellets, screenings, or other feed sources that can be used to extend the winter-feeding season or as supplements on pasture? Read this article on utilizing byproducts for more information.

Annual forages may fill the gap: Annual forages can be grazed four to six weeks after seeding and can often be stocked heavily. This strategy may help to alleviate pressure on grasslands, thereby allowing them to reach their peak growth potential which can help get your grazing plan back on track.

Determine if destocking is necessary: Making the decision to cull is never an easy one but it can help to reduce reliance on stressed pastures and aid in faster recovery. This article shares tips for making decisions on which cattle to cull.

Shorten the breeding season: By shortening your breeding season and pulling bulls sooner you are selecting for cattle that rebreed earlier, tightening up your calving season, and may be able to take advantage of higher grasser market prices for open heifers. This can help with culling decisions. This recent webinar shares additional information on shortening the breeding season for heifers.

Managing grasslands through drought is not an easy task, but having a plan going in, monitoring pastures and being willing to adapt as the weather changes can prevent pasture decline. Facing pasture productivity challenges head-on can help producers be better poised for recovery and reap the rewards when moisture is abundant.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in livestock

CFIA, March 31, 2024 TRANSCON BULL

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has not detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle or other livestock in Canada. We are monitoring the situation closely.

The risk of HPAI transmission to humans remains low. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has informed the CFIA of the detection of HPAI in unpasteurized milk from sick dairy cattle in some U.S. states. Affected cows are showing clinical signs that include a decrease in milk production and thicker consistency milk. The animals appear to recover after a period of illness. It is suspected that wild birds may have introduced the virus.

More information on the situation in the U.S. is available from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): www.aphis.usda.gov/livestockpoultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock

INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS

Cow’s milk and milk products that have been pasteurized remain safe to consume. Pasteurization kills harmful bacteria and viruses (including influenza) while retaining the nutritional properties of milk. Pasteurization ensures the milk we drink is safe.

INFORMATION FOR PRODUCERS

You can help protect your animals and yourself and prevent the spread of disease by:

• monitoring cattle for clinical signs, including a sudden decrease in milk production.

• contacting your veterinarian for any suspected cases.

• practicing good biosecurity measures, such as:

- isolating sick animals and new animals that join your farm,

- minimizing contact with wild birds on your farm,

- regularly inspecting your farm and cleaning up any loose feed,

- reporting dead birds to the Canadian Wildlife Health Co-operative,

- changing boots when entering barns,

- regularly sanitizing livestock enclosures, waterers, and feeders, and

- limiting visitors to your farm,

• contacting your provincial or national associations for any enhanced biosecurity protocols that may be available.

More information on biosecurity is available on the National Biosecurity Standards: Animal biosecurity page. For example, you’ll find:

• animal-specific standards

• protocols

• practices and

• a self-assessment checklist

INFORMATION FOR VETERINARIANS

Veterinarians are encouraged to contact their local CFIA animal health office if there is a high degree of suspicion of HPAI.

What to look for:

• a sudden decrease in milk (especially in older cows)

• thicker consistency milk, similar to colostrum

• little to no signs of mastitis (a negative or trace positive result from the California Mastitis Test [CMT])

• decrease in feed consumption

• drop in rumen motility

• dry manure or constipation (diarrhea has been observed occasionally)

• fever (sometimes)

• a history of dead wild birds on the property

Calf 911: How to evaluate newborn calves using the Calf Vigor Scoring system

Ideally, after a calf is born, things go well, and the cow and newborn calf thrive. However, it is important for producers to know how to assess calves for subtle signs of distress or trauma that can occur due to a difficult calving.

Good vigor is a vital characteristic. A vigorous newborn calf has the best chance to remain healthy and productive within the herd.

The calf VIGOR scoring system is a standardized exam that was developed to help producers evaluate newborn calves and determine whether early intervention measures are necessary.

VIGOR is an Acronym for the Five Objective Measurements of Calf Vitality:

V – Visual Appearance: Yellow meconium staining on a calf as well as swelling in the head and face can indicate a prolonged birth. (0:50)

I – Initiation of Movement: The ability of a calf to get up and move will predict its ability to mother up and receive adequate colostrum. (1:27)

G – General Responsiveness: Reflexes such as

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Understanding and managing Brachycephalic Syndrome in pets

Written by Dr. Joana Varga

Brachycephalic Syndrome is a complex condition affecting certain breeds of dogs and cats with short heads, and flat faces. Over the years, selective breeding has been done to alter the appearance of many dogs/cats. While these adorable features are often a major draw for pet owners, they can unfortunately bring about a range of health issues. As a responsible pet owner, it’s crucial to understand Brachycephalic Syndrome, its symptoms, consequences, and how to manage it effectively to ensure the well-being of your furry friend.

WHAT IS BRACHYCEPHALIC SYNDROME?

Brachycephalic Syndrome is not a single disease but rather a combination of anatomical abnormalities that affect the upper respiratory tract of pets with short-faced features. Breeds commonly affected include bulldogs, pugs, French bulldogs, boxers, Persian cats, and Himalayan cats.

Key Components of Brachycephalic Syndrome:

• Stenotic Nares: narrowed nostrils make it difficult for affected pets to breathe properly through their noses.

• Elongated Soft Palate: the soft tissue at the back of the throat is too long and partially blocks the airway on inspiration. This tissue can become swollen causing increased effort breathing leading to distress.

• Hypoplastic Trachea: the circumference of the windpipe in these breeds may be narrower than normal, further obstructing airflow.

• Everted Laryngeal Saccules: the small pouches near the vocal cords protrude into the airway, causing further obstruction.

• Secondary Issues: Chronic respiratory distress can lead to complications such as exercise intolerance, heat intolerance, collapsing episodes, and even respiratory emergencies.

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RECOGNIZING SYMPTOMS

Pet owners should be vigilant for signs indicating respiratory distress, including:

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• Snoring or snorting sounds, particularly when sleeping

• Difficulty breathing, with increased effort or open-mouth breathing

• Cyanosis (blue discoloration of the gums or tongue) during episodes of distress

• Gagging or retching, often triggered by excitement or eating

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DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Early detection and intervention are essential in managing Brachycephalic Syndrome. If you suspect your pet is affected, consult your veterinarian. Diagnosis typically involves a thorough physical examination, often supplemented by a sedated exam of the oral cavity or x-rays to assess trachea size.

Treatment options may include:

1. Surgical Correction: Procedures such as stenotic nares widening, soft palate resection (where we remove part of the soft palate), tonsil removal and laryngeal saccule removal can alleviate airway obstruction and improve breathing.

2. Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight reduces respiratory effort and minimizes the risk of complications.

3. Environmental Modifications: Avoiding situations that can exacerbate respiratory distress, such as high temperatures or strenuous exercise.

4. Medications: Anti-inflammatory drugs or bronchodilators may be prescribed to manage inflammation and improve respiratory function. Emergency care often involves your pet needing various medications (antiinflammatories and bronchodilators), supplemental oxygen either via oxygen cage/kennel or a procedure called tracheotomy. This is a surgical procedure involving the creation of a temporary or permanent opening in the trachea (windpipe) to establish an alternative airway. This bypasses upper airway obstructions (mouth/throat), allowing oxygen to reach the lungs directly.

LONG-TERM CARE AND MONITORING:

Brachycephalic pets require lifelong management and monitoring to ensure their quality of life. Regular veterinary check-ups are essential to assess respiratory function, monitor for complications, and adjust treatment as needed. Additionally, pet owners should be educated about the signs of respiratory distress and instructed on emergency procedures to follow if their pet experiences breathing difficulties.

Brachycephalic Syndrome poses significant challenges for affected pets, but with proactive management and veterinary care, many can lead happy, fulfilling lives. As a pet owner, it’s your responsibility to be aware of the risks associated with brachycephalic breeds and take proactive steps to safeguard your furry friend’s health and well-being. By working closely with your veterinarian and implementing appropriate interventions, you can help your beloved companion enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling life despite the challenges posed by Brachycephalic Syndrome. PLEASE

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JennGauthier(250)219-9217

Saturday, June 8&Sunday,June9,2024

SaddleChamps4-HClubAchievementDays

SunsetPrairieRecreationGrounds,SunsetPrairie,BC

ShowStartsat10:00a.m.BothDays

ContactAmandaStafford250-262-9624

Monday,June 10,2024

TeepeeCreekAgEventsCentre, TeepeeCreek,AB

Monday,May27,2024

WestCounty4-HAchievementDay

EdBrown &EdHotteAgComplex,Beaverlodge,AB

Beaverlodge4-HBeefClub,GrandePrairie4-HMulti-Club

Show: 12:00Noon •Supper:5:30p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.

Contact: Renee780-832-8029 |JanetPratt780-831-7895

Saturday,June1

EastPeace4-HInter-ClubShow

SmithArena,Smith,AB

KinusoLakeside4-HClub,MirrorLanding4-HClub

Show: 1:00p.m. •Supper:5:00p.m.• Sale:7:00p.m.

Contact: LiamMason780-524-8589

Monday,June3,2024

Montagneuse4-HAchievementDayShow &Sale

DaveShawMemorialArena,HinesCreek,AB

Montagneuse4-HMultiClub

Show: 12:30p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.

OnOffer: 24MarketSteersand 4MarketGoats

Contact DainaCalder780-772-1259

Monday,June3,2024

Valleyview& District4-HAchievementDay

HollingsworthArena, Valleyview,AB

Show: 12:00Noon •Supper:5:30p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.

Contact: ChelsieDillabough780-402-9578

JackieCuthbertson780-837-4833

Lakeview4-HMulti-Club,GrandePrairie4-HMulti-Club BeefandMarketSheep

Show: 2:00p.m. •Supper6:00p.m. •Sale7:00p.m.

Contact: PamBadger780-882-1497

JamesJohnson709-649-7708

Saturday, July6,2024

Groundbirch4-Hmulti-ClubAchievementDay

DawsonCreekFairBeefBarn,DawsonCreek,BC

Beef,Sheep,Dogs,SmallEngines,LeatherCrafts,Cloverbuds Show: 9:00a.m. •Sale:6:00p.m.

Contact: ChantelOdden250-219-1823

Saturday, July 6&Sunday,July7,2024

NorthPeaceDistrict4-HAchievementDays

NorthPeaceRegionalPark,RosePrairie,BC

Green Valley4-HClub,Lakeshore4-HClub,PrespatouCommunity4-HClub,SilverWillow4-HClub, Wonowon4-HClub Beef,Sheep,Swine,Dogs,Alpacas,SmallEngines

Show: (Sat &Sun):9:00a.m. •Sale(Sun):5:00p.m.

OnOffer: 38Beef,14MarketLambs,10MarketHogs

Contact: AngelaBriltz250-261-0659

Friday, August23 &Saturday,August24,2024

Fairview4-HMultiClubAchievementDays

Fairview &DistrictRidingArena(FormerlyJ.HawkerPavilion), Fairview,AB

Show &SaleTimestobeprovidedat alaterdate.

Wednesday,June5,2024

Savanna4-HMulti-ClubBeefShow&Sale

SavannaRec-Plex,Savanna,AB

Show: 12:00Noon •Sale:7:00p.m.

OnOffer: 22Steers

Contact:AdamFitzpatrick780-864-1235

CCGA preparing for enhanced interest-free benefit for 2024 cash advances

CCGA, March 26, 2024 – Winnipeg, Manitoba

Yesterday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the interest-free limit for the 2024 Advance Payments Program (APP) was being increased to $250,000, effective March 25, 2024. Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) began accepting applications for the 2024 Program in midFebruary, and starting today will be implementing the necessary changes to deliver cash advances at this higher interest‑free benefit. Previously, the interest‑free limit was $100,000.

“This program enhancement is welcome news for farmers, saving them thousands of dollars in interest costs and putting additional cash flow in their hands as they step into a new growing season,” says Rick White, President & CEO of CCGA. “Starting today, we’re taking action to implement the new interest-free limit as quickly as possible to serve the working capital needs of Western Canadian farmers.”

CCGA will begin issuing advances for the 2024 APP on April 2, 2024.

“We’re eager to sort out the program details this week so all farmers, including those who have already applied for a 2024 cash advance, can fully benefit from these changes,” says Dave Gallant, CCGA’s VicePresident, Finance & APP Operations. “CCGA will be notifying customers about the program change and any actions required on their part. We hope to make the process seamless for farmers.”

CCGA has four decades of experience providing cash advances to farmers across Western Canada. Through CCGA, farmers can access advances on over 50 commodities including crops, livestock, and honey. Farmers can apply for a cash advance of up to $250,000 interest‑free to a maximum of $1,000,000. The interest-bearing portion is charged an interest rate of prime less 0.25 per cent.

Farmers considering a cash advance for the first time are encouraged to call CCGA at 1-866-745-2256 to apply over the telephone. Existing customers can use the self serve options available from their online account, apply over the telephone, or download an application form.

The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan program administered by CCGA. It offers Canadian farmers marketing flexibility through interest-free and low-interest cash advances.

Cattle Directory ANGUS

Binks Angus Farm

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

Brandl Cattle Co.

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

Broken Stick Ranch

Black Angus for Sale off the Farm

Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105

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

GRA-TAN Farm

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

Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005

Heart Valley Angus

Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter

Wanham, AB

780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406

Mountain Side Angus Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

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

Nicklason Stock Farm

Brad Nicklason, Deadwood, AB 780-836-5197

Excel Ranches

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

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

PurebredAngusGenetics (TheProfitableKind)

Box159,Cleardale,ABT0H3Y0

Pete(cell):780-835-8291

www.northwaycattle.ca

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

M.C. Quantock

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

Silent K Stock Farms

Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake BC

D 250-467-9450 / M 403-804-1107

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

OFFERING2-YEAR-OLD REGISTEREDBLACKANGUSBULLS forsaleofftheranchbyPrivateTreaty

Arrangeavisitandseehowour topqualitygeneticscanfitintoyourcowherd

786167

SellingPurebred Yearling&TwoYearOldBulls OfftheFarm

Joe&CourtneySchulz

SilverWillowRanch

SellingYearling&2-Year-OldRegistered BlackAngusBullsOfftheRanchbyPrivateTreaty

Kevin&BarbaraQuist

Phone:780.876.4649

Email:kbqrr2@hotmail.com

RR2

•Lightweight •Durable

•Won’t FreezetotheGround

•DeliveryAvailable

PricesStartingat $650+ GST Discountson Ordersof

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

Raymond & Mona Chittick

Mayerthorpe, AB

780-305-3925

Eureka Hereford Farms

Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB

780-834-8170

Friesen Farms

Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB

Chad (780) 831-9106/Anna (780) 831-8338

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

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

Sexsmith,ABT0H3C0 785099

Box43Site2RR1,SpiritRiver,AB,T0H3G0 Cell:780-864-6448Home:780-351-2608 779474 SMOKYRIVERREDANGUS

RaisingQualityCharolaisCattletomeet theneedsoftheCommercialIndustry!

8WAYCHAROLAIS

Nikki,Kristin,Whitney& CourtneyDrschiwiski Box18,CecilLake,BCV0C1G0

Ph:250-785-6362

Cell:250-261-0876(Nikki)

MaynardBoese (780)568-4340

Red Angus Bullsand Heifers forSale offthe Farm TRIEBERFARMS RaisingCattleResponsibly forOverFourGenerations BlackAngus&Shorthorn BullsforSale ByPrivateTreaty

CurtisBoese (780)876-4526 787568

732066RangeRoad111 Beaverlodge,AB

FredTrieber(780)831-1346

fredtrieber@gmail.com

NaomiTrieber(780)814-0052

trieberfarms@gmail.com 78758701mar24

Dry Creek Ranch

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

JayDawn Farms

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

Landaker Charolais Farm

Alan & Shelley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928

Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB

Norm 780-307-6586 / Mike 780-307-3385

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB

800-561-2855

Reber's Polled Herefords

Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB

780-518-2643

Richardson Ranch

Tlell Polled Herefords

Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 / 250-557-4348

TheSchweitzers Roy&Erika (780)402.5617 schweitzerre@gpnet.ca Beaverlodge,AB

LazyS Charolais

Pro-Char Charolais

780-932-1654

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals

Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB

780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090

SchweitzerRanch Troy&Kristina (780)814.3598•troy1@telusplanet.net DawsonCreek,BC 787690

David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB

Rosebud Creek Charolais

Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC

250-219-5698 / 250-786-5698

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

Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618

ShadowCreekRedPolls

•WearestillCanada’s#1RedPollBreeder

•Maternaltraitswithlightbirthweights

•Registeredstockforsaleonfarm

Dean&MarshaAnderson–FortStJohn,BC (250)827-3293•marshascows@hotmail.com www.shadowcreek.farm 778275

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

Trieber Farms

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

Crystal Springs Ranch

Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel

Georg & Sarah Weitzel

Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237

GRUNDKEFAMILY SALERS

FORSALEATTHEFARM

SALERSBULLSandFEMALES

FROMTHESEANDOTHERSIRES

SELECTEDFORTEMPERMENT-

GROWTHANDEASYKEEPING

WERNERandDEBBIEGRUNDKE

ALBERTABEACH,ALBERTA

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

North 42 Cattle Company

Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

59253785287

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

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

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

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

Southpaw Cattle Company

Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB

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

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

Norbert&JaniceLuken 780-835-3165

Email:njluken6@gmail.com

Yearlingand2yr.oldBullsforSalebyPrivateTreaty Box238, FAIRVIEW,ALBERTA TOH1LO 787569

ODOUBLE E SIMMENTALS

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

Polar Farms

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

Rachido Ranch

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

Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals Yellowhead County, AB

Gerd 780-712-2096

Jordan 780-712-3600

REGISTEREDSIMMENTALS

BOX655,BEAVERLODGE,ABTOH0C0

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals

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

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

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

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.

Colby&TiffanyKlassen|(780)832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com 787286

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

$390.00$440.00$390.00$500.00$405.00$525.00$390.00$440.00$380.00$475.00n/an/a$465.00$497.50n/an/a$425.00$500.00 400-499 $410.00$460.00$410.00$500.00$409.00$502.00$397.50$460.00$402.00$465.00$399.00$485.00$440.00$502.00$425.00$502.00$420.00$489.00 500-599 $394.00$425.00$390.00$452.00$392.00$465.00$390.00$425.00$395.00$455.00$407.00$457.00$410.00$452.50$400.00$467.00$400.00$448.00

600-699 $380.00$395.00$382.00$405.00$360.00$402.00$372.00$398.00$385.00$408.00$360.00$423.00$386.00$414.00$360.00$407.00$380.00$436.00

700-799 $332.00$356.00$335.00$353.00$340.00$372.00$320.00$357.00$345.00$365.00$328.00$364.00$353.00$384.00$325.00$381.50$355.00$394.00

800-899 $328.00$338.00$325.00 $340.00$320.00$348.00$310.00$328.00$325.00$340.00$307.00$327.00$306.00$331.00$305.00$329.50$325.00$345.50

900-999 $295.00$309.00$270.00$287.00$280.00$298.00$290.00$303.00$295.00$311.00$278.00$310.00$281.00$309.00$300.00$323.75$305.00$323.00 1000+ $260.00$275.00$260.00$275.00$260.00$272.00$260.00$275.00$260.00$275.00n/an/an/an/a$285.00$296.00$285.00$289.75

Bid Range LowHighLow High LowHigh Low High

400-499$395.00$420.00$380.00$432.00$378.00$415.00 $378.00 $412.00 $370.00$399.00

600-699$329.00$352.00$330.00$358.00$335.00$360.00 $324.00 $365.00 $338.00$358.00 $325.00$423.00$346.00$385.00$315.00$362.00$340.00$377.00 700-799$303.00$335.00$295.00$325.00$305.00$342.00 $298.00 $327.00 $308.00$332.00 $290.00$342.00$304.00$343.00$295.00$335.00$305.00$346.00 800-899$245.00$272.00$256.00$289.00$261.00$289.00 $260.00$289.00 $252.00$292.00 $278.00$319.00$267.00$302.00$280.00$333.50$290.00$339.00 900-999$230.00$256.00$245.00$263.00$254.00$278.00 $240.00 $265.00 $238.00$262.00 $247.00$296.00$261.00$277.00$250.00$280.50$260.00$287.50 1000+$220.00$235.00$225.00$245.00$230.00$255.00 $220.00 $242.00 $225.00$238.00 $242.00$277.00$243.00$259.00$240.00$269.50$240.00$271.00

Heiferettes HeiferettesHeiferettes HeiferettesHeiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes $180.00$212.00n/an/a$160.00$210.00$180.00$221.00n/an/a$187.00$232.00$189.00$230.00$190.00$235.00$180.00$230.00 BolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBullsBolognaBulls $152.00$172.00$142.00$158.00$135.00$162.00$165.00$183.00$125.00$158.00$173.00$195.00$173.00$190.00$170.00$196.00$170.00$191.00 FeederBulls FeederBulls FeederBulls FeederBulls FeederBulls FeederBulls FeederBulls FeederBulls FeederBulls n/an/an/an/an/av/an/an/an/an/a$174.00$243.00$180.00$218.00$180.00$250.00$185.00$225.00

Tues ,Apr18th -9:00a.m.

Tues ,Apr25th -9:00a.m.

Tues ,May 2nd- 9:00a.m.

Tues ,Apr18th -9:00a.m.

Tues ,May 9th- 9:00a.m. VJVRimbey

Tues ,Apr16th -9:00a.m.

Tues ,Apr23rd -9:00a.m.

Tues ,Apr30th -9:00a.m.

Tues ,May 7th- 9:00a.m. VJVBeaverlodge

Tues ,Apr16th- 9:00a.m.

Tues ,Apr23rd- 9:00a.m.

Tues ,Apr30th- 9:00a.m.

Tues ,May 7th- 9:00a.m.

SPECIALEVENTLIVE AUCTION|SPECIALEVENTLIVE AUCTION

LIVESMALLANIMAL&HORSESALE

SATURDAY,MAY4,2024|11:00A.M. (SmallAnimalsStartat11 | Horsesto Follow)

VOLD,JONES& VOLD AUCTIONCO. LTD., BEAVERLODGE,AB

Pleasecallaheadtobook yoursmallanimals andhorsesintothesale.

Allanimalsshouldbe

intheyard by 9:00a.m.

ofsaleday

VJVBEAVERLODGE

Township Road720&Range Road104

Beaverlodge,Ab (780)354-2423 Fax(780)354-2420

vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

LIVE AUCTION

FORTHEESTATEOFGEDWILLIS

SATURDAY,JUNE15TH,2024|10:00A.M.

VOLD,JONES& VOLD AUCTIONCO. LTD., BEAVERLODGE,AB

VEHICLES,SKIDSTEERS,TRAILERS, TRACTORS, FARMEQUIPMENT, PORTABLE PANELS&GATES

ROUNDBALER&HAYINGEQUIP

LAWN&GARDENPOWEREQUIP MISCELLANEOUSITEMS

ACCEPTINGCONSIGNMENTITEMS

VJVBEAVERLODGE

Township Road720&Range Road104

Beaverlodge,Ab (780)354-2423Fax(780)354-2420

vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

SPECIALLIVE AUCTIONDOUBLEEVENT

LIVESMALLANIMALSALE

SATURDAY,JUNE1,2024|11:00A.M.

AcceptingSmallAnimalsofallKinds

Chickens,Geese,Rabbits,Sheep,Goats,Llamas,Alpacas, Pigs,RabbitsPleasecallaheadtobook yoursmallanimalsand horsesintothesale.Allanimalsshouldbe intheyard by 9:00a.m.ofsaleday

UNRESERVEDLIVECONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY,JUNE1,2024|10:00A.M.

Contact your VJVFieldmantodaytoconsignitemstothissale.

Acceptingconsignmentitemsinthe VJVDawsonCreek Yarduntil Friday, May31st.

Willonlybeacceptingbiggeritemsthatcanbeplacedonpallets.Nosmallerlooseitemswillbeaccepted. Callaheadtoarrangedrop-offs

VJVLIVESTOCKMARKETINGGROUP|DawsonCreek 301-116th Avenue,DawsonCreek,BC

(250)782-3766| Fax(250)782-6622|vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com

BID

300-399$400.00$485.00$400.00$505.00

400-499$400.00$485.00$400.00$505.00

500-599$390.00$480.00$390.00$480.00

600-699$350.00$417.00$350.00$420.00

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New learning pathway for Class 1 drivers

Alberta’s government is improving Class 1 licensing and training with a new, made-in-Alberta learning pathway for professional truck drivers.

Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) became a new pre-licensing requirement for Class 1 commercial drivers in Alberta on March 1, 2019. Since then, insurance claims have risen for Class 1 drivers and MELT has been identified by the trucking industry as one of the leading factors contributing to the ongoing commercial driver shortage, increasing time and costs for the driver recruitment process.

Industry input found broad support for the continuation of Class 1 pre-licence training, but also included recommendations to improve safety. These

recommendations included tiered or restricted Class 1 driver’s licences, more appropriate training for certain industries, increased in-cab training hours to avoid the need for retraining, and an expanded scope of training to include additional competencies for Class 1 driver licensing.

In response, the improvements to Class 1 licensing and training are focused on ensuring road safety while developing driver competency throughout a driver’s career. The new made-in-Alberta learning pathway was developed through extensive consultation with a wide range of perspectives in the commercial

driving industry and is designed to increase driver skills, improve safety, and create ongoing training for current and prospective Class 1 drivers.

This apprenticeship-style model offers a learning pathway for Albertans to develop the skills to succeed and advance in their career as a professional driver, developing skills as a trainee and building on their skills and experience, with the goal of obtaining a Red Seal designation and the recognition as a professional trade. This also allows drivers to get on the job training in the actual vehicle they will be using each day throughout their career.

The new learning pathway also responds to the unique needs of Alberta farmers by exempting them and their immediate family from the requirement for pre-licence training and providing them a farmrestricted Class 1 driver’s licence. This new farmrestricted Class 1 driver’s licence will allow farmers and their immediate family members to operate Class 1 vehicles within Alberta only, and for authorized farm purposes only. Farmers who are eligible for the new farm restricted Class 1 driver’s licence must still complete a knowledge test, road test and vision screening, and submit a driver medical assessment to demonstrate they can safely drive Class 1 vehicles.

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Transportation and Economic Corridors will optimize monitoring and oversight of commercial truck drivers, carriers, driving schools, driver instructors and driver examiners to enhance safety on Alberta’s roads. Neighbouring jurisdictions will also be notified of the changes, and drivers without proper Class 1 driver’s licences will be subject to the rules and regulations of those jurisdictions.

Quick facts:

• Budget 2024 invests $41 million over three years ($5 million in 2024-25 and $18 million in each of 2025-26 and 2026-27) in new funding to set up a commercial driver training grant that will support the implementation of a made-inAlberta learning pathway.

• This new funding supplements the Driving Back to Work program announced in Budget 2022 to reduce barriers to commercial driver training. The remaining funding in this program is $20 million over the next two years ($10 million annually in 2024-25 and 2025-26).

• There are more than 149,000 licensed Class 1 drivers in Alberta. However, only 31 per cent are employed as truck drivers.

• According to Statistics Canada, there are 4,260 commercial truck driver vacancies in Alberta (Quarter 3, 2023) which accounts for 20 per cent of the vacancies in Canada.

• The program will begin in March 2025.

• The farmer exemption will be implemented April 1.

Prolific pea breeder Dr. Dengjin Bing honoured with 10th Annual Alberta Pulse Industry Innovator Award

Alberta Pulse Growers, April 3, 2024

The Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) selected Dr. Dengjin (DJ) Bing, who continues to produce strong field pea varieties with traits desired by farmers, as the winner of the tenth annual Alberta Pulse Industry Innovator Award.

“Each year, APG recognizes a person or organization whose progressive thinking and tireless efforts helped build Alberta’s pulse industry into the flourishing sector that it is today,” said APG Chair Shane Strydhorst. “Farmers recognize Dr. Bing’s research contributions that have demonstrated success and advanced the growth of pulses in their businesses. The strength, consistency and performance of the field pea varieties released from Dr. Bing’s program have regularly provided, and continue to provide, excellent returns to the farm gate.”

Alberta pulse farmers and distinguished guests were on hand to celebrate Bing and his achievements at an award luncheon during recent APG Joint Director-Advisor meetings in Lethbridge.

Strydhorst noted that the strength, consistency and performance of the field pea varieties released from Bing’s program, have made them a popular choice on Alberta farms.

“Dr. Bing’s traditional scientific breeding techniques and strong attention to traits addressing increased protein levels, standability and disease tolerance have elevated adoption of his varieties,”

he said. “I think that most, if not all, growers in this room have benefitted from Dr. Bing’s varieties over the years on their farms. I know from my experience, we’ve grown Canstar peas back in the day, Thunderbird peas, and more recently AAC Lacombe peas with good results.”

Bing’s colleagues celebrated his accomplishments in a video that was shown during the ceremony and is available on the APG Youtube channel.

“This is a really a great honour,” said Bing, who is based at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Lacombe Research and Development Centre. “I want to thank the Alberta Pulse Growers. It gives me profound pleasure and responsibility because you have supported the program by investing in the program. I always feel I am responsible for producing the products and returning your investment. I appreciate this working relationship and your unwavering support for the program. This award is also recognition for my team and all the people who have worked together and been involved.”

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Wheat and barley producers can claim SR&ED credit on their 2023 taxes

Alberta Grains, April 3, 2024, Calgary, Alberta

Wheat and barley producers who pay checkoff through Alberta Grains (formerly Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat Commission) and do not request a refund are eligible for a 34 per cent and eight per cent tax credit respectively through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Fund (SR&ED) program for their investment in research and development (R&D) projects. For example, producers who paid $100 in checkoff on their wheat in 2023 would earn $34 in tax credit, whereas producers who paid $100 in check-off on their barley in 2023 would earn $8 in tax credit.

The federal SR&ED program encourages R&D investment through tax-based incentives, giving claimants tax credits for their expenditures on eligible R&D work. The tax credit percentage is based on the amount invested in R&D that meets the criteria laid out by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

“The SR&ED program is incredibly beneficial, and I would encourage all eligible growers to utilize it,” says Alberta Grains chair, Tara Sawyer. “If you’re a wheat or barley producer in Alberta who pays checkoff, this is an excellent financial incentive to apply to your on-farm operations.”

Farm individuals should use form T2038 (IND) to claim this credit when filing taxes, while farm corporations must use form T2SCH31.

For more information, contact your account, Canada Revenue Agency directly, or visit the CRA website.

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Keeping Alberta invasive mussel free

Alberta’s government is taking action to protect lakes and waterways from aquatic invasive species including Zebra and Quagga mussels

Agri-News, April 2, 2024

Currently, Alberta is 100 per cent free of zebra and quagga mussels. However, increased detections in Idaho and Manitoba last year are increasing the risk of invasive mussels being introduced into the province.

Alberta’s government is stepping up its defences. The province is increasing the number of watercraft inspection stations, adding more dedicated watercraft inspectors, and setting up a new task force on aquatic invasive species. Alberta is also calling on the federal government to conduct mandatory inspections at the United States border.

With growing concerns across Alberta, Canada and the United States, Alberta’s government is also developing a new aquatic invasive species task force, which will be led by Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter. The task force will work with partners to discuss critical topics like how to improve border protections, ways to strengthen the province’s rules and programs, and whether stronger penalties, restrictions or other approaches are needed.

Zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species can be easily introduced by boats and other watercraft moving across borders. If established inside Alberta’s borders, they could wreak havoc, threatening ecosystems and costing more than $75 million annually in damages to irrigation infrastructure, according to recent estimates.

Alberta’s government is investing $2.5 million to increase watercraft inspection and decontamination. We will increase the number of fixed watercraft inspection stations from five to seven this year, and a new roving inspection crew will criss-cross the province to follow-up on notices from the Canadian Border Service Agency and increase inspections at high traffic locations and events. The goal is to add four more stations in 2025.

Alberta will also add an additional dog and handler team to the invasive species K-9 inspection unit. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas will invest $400,000 to expand its K-9 unit to three dog and handler teams and collaborate with the team in Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation on high-priority projects such as invasive species detection.

While Alberta is stepping up, international border control is a federal responsibility. On March 25, Minister Schulz wrote to Diane Lebouthillier, federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, calling for the Canada Border Services Agency to conduct mandatory inspections and decontaminations on all watercraft entering Canada from the United States. Mandatory inspections are necessary to prevent these invasive mussels from entering Alberta and other provinces.

Quick facts:

• Once introduced to a waterbody, zebra and quagga mussels are extremely difficult to eradicate and can cause millions of dollars in damage to water-operated infrastructure and harm aquatic ecosystems.

• There were significant new detections of invasive mussels in Idaho and Manitoba in 2023.

• Parks Canada recently announced that it is closing all bodies of water in B.C.’s Kootenay and Yoho National Parks, and restricting watercraft in Alberta’s Waterton Lakes National Park to slow the spread of invasive species.

• Kelowna’s Okanagan-Interior Invasive Mussel

Working Group recently formed to address the issue in B.C.

• In 2023, Alberta inspected 8,818 boats, 19 of which were confirmed positive for invasive mussels.

- 17 of the boats were coming from Canadian provinces to the east, namely Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba.

- Two of the boats were coming from U.S. states in the Great Lakes region, namely Michigan and Minnesota.

- 11 of the boats were ultimately heading to final locations in B.C., seven for destinations within Alberta and one for Alaska.

• Watercraft inspections have been mandatory in Alberta since 2015. To minimize risk of moving species among waterbodies, it is illegal to transport a watercraft with the drain plug still in place.

• The Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspections and Decontamination Program:

- Will operate seven fixed inspection stations and one roving crew during the 2024 boating season.

- Will increase the number of dedicated watercraft inspectors to 50, from 35 last year.

- Will begin opening stations in April as seasonal staff are hired andonboarded. All stations will be open for May long weekend through the September long weekend, with many extending beyond this period.

• All passing watercraft, including non-motorized, commercially-hauled and privately-hauled water craft, must stop at inspection stations every time, regardless of where they are travelling to or from.

• The Fisheries (Alberta) Act lists 52 prohibited aquatic invasive species including fish, plants and invertebrates, as well as has the associated powers for inspection and quarantine when required.

RDAR helps deliver $3.8M combined investment by the Governments of Alberta and Canada, Alberta Cattle Associations, and Telus Agriculture into bovine genomics which aims to boost producer profitability

The Canadian Angus Association will receive $3.8M to increase Canadian cattle producers’ ability to make data-driven decisions based on genomics to economically benefit their commercial livestock operations

RDAR, March 22, 2024

The Canadian Angus Association will receive $3.8M to increase Canadian cattle producers’ ability to make data-driven decisions based on genomics to economically benefit their commercial livestock operations. The investment will be used to develop a genetic selection tool to equip producers with breeding data to select the best replacement heifers to improve their herds.

Using the selection tool, producers will have access to reliable genetic data to select for desired traits such as growth and fertility. This will improve the overall genetic potential of Canadian cattle herds, which has the potential to translate into increased profits across the value chain and more exports.

RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research) facilitated a contribution of $978,000, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership — funded by the governments of Alberta and Canada. The Canadian Angus and Hereford Associations, together with TELUS Agriculture, contributed to the balance of the $3.8M.

The principal investigator Dr. Kajal Latimer, Director of Science and Technology for the Canadian Angus Association, sees the industry benefits of this genetic selection tool project to be far-reaching as it uses extensive Canadian seedstock and commercial data collected by both Cattle Associations and TELUS Agriculture.

“From a geneticist’s perspective, the opportunity to lead this project is a dream come true. Thanks to the project partnerships and support from RDAR, we can link animal performance information from all parts of the Canadian beef industry to create genomic predictions that work for our commercial sector. Nothing is more rewarding than having the opportunity to develop science and systems that support our commercial producers.” Dr. Kajal Latimer, Director of Science and Technology, Canadian Angus Association

Using the selection tool, producers will have access to reliable genetic data and replacement female information at the same depth that has been available for breeding bulls. By expanding access to heifer genetic information, the industry can improve animal health outcomes while reducing producer input costs.

Dr. Latimer’s team is working to develop an easy-to-use animal record management system and training staff to help on-farm with DNA sampling and data recording.

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Follow the canola basis to capture better prices

Following basis levels can give clues to what is happening in the market and provide pricing opportunity

Agri-News, April 2, 2024

Canola producers, particularly those with canola in storage, follow canola cash prices,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government. “However, not all canola producers track basis, the difference between the cash price and the futures price of canola. Following basis can give clues to what is happening in the market and provide pricing opportunity.”

The basis is found by subtracting the futures price from a cash price. For example, near the end March, one Alberta canola buyer’s bid for May delivery was $640/ tonne. The May canola futures was at $636/tonne. The cash price of $640 minus the futures price of $636 equals a plus $4/tonne May basis. This is referred to as an over basis, or $4 over the May futures.

At the same time, another Alberta canola buyer had a bid of $620/tonne for May delivery canola. The basis of that buyer was $620 minus the May futures of $636, or minus $16/tonne, sometimes expressed as $16 under the May futures. In this example, both canola buyers are pricing from the May futures, but there is a significant difference in their bids for May delivery due to their individual basis levels.

“The basis for crops can include the costs of handling, cleaning, storing and transporting the crop as well as a profit for the grain company,” explains Blue. “Buyers set their basis level according to how aggressively they need to attract delivery commitments from producers, strengthening their

basis relative to the futures price when they need more product, and weakening their basis when they are more comfortable with their product needs being met for a given delivery period.

“To evaluate a basis, one should have some basis history for comparison. Canola basis levels range from a weak minus $80, or cash price $80/tonne discount to a futures price, to a strong plus $80, or cash price $80/ tonne premium to a futures price. Canola basis levels can even be outside of this wide range.”

Blue points out recent marketing year basis levels are also relevant to current basis analysis, and so are seasonal basis trends. Basis is a reflection of local supply and demand in a market, so canola basis levels tend to be weakest at harvest when there is usually plenty of supply relative to demand. As the marketing year progresses, supplies tend to tighten relative to demand and that situation often results in stronger basis levels into spring.

“Canola trade is a margin business, so buyers will only pay a high enough price to obtain needed supplies. Lately, as canola futures prices have risen, many buyers have weakened their basis levels for near-term delivery. That weaker basis indicates that buyers have contracted volumes closer to their nearterm needs as farmer selling increased in response to the higher prices.”

For most of this crop year, canola crushers have generally had a stronger basis than elevator companies.

Profitable crushing margins have been implied by the sum of canola oil and meal values being much higher than canola seed prices. Conversely, Canadian canola seed exports, mostly handled by elevator companies, have been relatively weak, down by 1.9 million tonnes or 33 per cent from the year ago pace.

“A producer’s decision of which company to contract a canola sale with relates to the net price at the farm level and experience with individual buyers. For producers storing unpriced canola, there are some strategies to consider. For example, if one is determined that there will be further seasonal price improvement into late spring, possibly supported by continued concerns of dry conditions, it may be advantageous to just contract the best basis with a buyer, considering transportation and other factors. Then, set a futures price target with that buyer to complete the contract.”

A reason for locking in the basis is that, just like has happened since February, as the futures price rises, the basis bids could weaken. If the basis is locked in, then the futures is the only variable to complete pricing of that contract. Cautions with this strategy are ensuring that stored canola will remain in good condition for later delivery, and knowing the deadline that the buyer sets for pricing that basis contract against the futures month to which that basis contract relates.

“Following basis levels can be successfully used to capture a better price from the market or at least provide information on market conditions,” says Blue.

Two-year-old & yearling registered Angus bulls for sale. Semen tested/ready to work. Call Darren 780-8144993.

Red & Black Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Semen-Tested. VetInspected. Vaccinated. Free Delivery. 780-836-2125 or 780-836-0117.

Good selection of TwoYear-Old Hereford bulls for sale. Call for pricing. Visitors welcome. 780-8318338.

Good selection of yearling Hereford/Angus cross replacement heifers for sale. Call for pricing. Call 780831-8338.

Good selection of yearling Red and Black Angus bulls for sale. Call for pricing. 780-831-8338.

Registered Simmental bulls for sale. Tested, guaranteed, ready to work. www.fallentimberfarms.com

Call/text Chet 250-2198200.

Bred heifers for sale. Black/Angus-Hereford cross bred back to Black/Angus bull. Calving early April. 250-772-5407.

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

Looking for a Jersey cow to milk by hand. Call 780-6852169.

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

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

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

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

11-Year-Old Blue Roan. 8Years cutting and roping in community pasture. Asking $12,000 OBO. Call 780834-6570.

5-Year-Old Paint Gelding for sale. 1-Year roping in community pasture. Asking $6000 OBO. Call 780-8346591.

Tuesdays | 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. |June 4,11,18,25,28 | Contact:780-353-3771 |CheckusoutonFacebook

Beaverlodge| BeaverlodgeAgComplex (1400 –5th Ave)

Tuesday | 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. |Apr 16,23,30 |May 7,14,21,28 |June 4,11,18,25

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.

Horses for sale. Quarter Horses and Draft Cross horses. Call Keith 780-9712350.

Wednesday | 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Apr 17,24 |May 1,8,15,22,29 |June 5,12,19,26 |Contact:(780)518-6562orhaightd@telus.net

Beaverlodge - SouthPeaceCentennial

Thursday | 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. |NuVista EnergyCentre (1024 –4th Avenue)

SpecialMarkets:May 11| 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |Mother’sDay FlowersMarket

June 2| 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.| SPCent Museum(Hwy 43)| June 7| 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.| ArtWalkMarket,DowntownBeaverlodg

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Berwyn | BerwynAgBuilding(5001 –51stSt)

Sunday| 1:00p.m.to4:00p.m. |Apr 14 |May 5 |June 9 |Contact:(780)625-4190,780-625-7248or farmersmarketberwyn@gmail.com

Enilda | Women’sInstituteHall(FirstAve,Lot808)

Saturday | 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |May 4 |June 1 |Contact:(780)523-4211orenildafarmersmarket2021@gmail.com

Fairview | Fairview LegionHall(10315 –110thSt)

SpecialMarkets:May 8 | 3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. |June 12 | 3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. |Contact:fairviewabfarmersmarket@gmail.com

GrandePrairie | BigRedBarn(10032 –101stAve)

Friday| 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. |Apr 12,19,26 |May 3,10,17,24,31 |June 7,14,21,28

Saturday | 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |Apr13,20,27 |May 4,11,18,25 |June 1,8,15,22,29

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

HighPrairie – Marigold |4724 –53rdAvenue

Wednesday | 12:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. |Apr 24 |May 8,22 |June 5,19 |Contact:(780)523-4588

Kinuso | KinusoAgHall(55Centre Street)

Saturday | 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |May 18 |June 1,15,29 |Contact:(780)805-4905orkinusoag@gmail.com

La Crete | JubileePark(9102 -100thStreet)

Wednesday | 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. |June 19,26 |Contact:(780)928-4447orlacretefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Manning | RoyalCanadianLegion(115 –3rd AveSW)

Friday | 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. |May 10,24 |June 7,14,21,28 |Contact:(780)247-4989org58stahl@hotmail.com

PeaceRiver | Holtby Holdings Ltd.(8002B –102ndAve)

Saturdays | 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Apr 20 |June 15,29 |SpecialMarkets:May 11,25 |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |LocationTBD

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Rycroft | RycroftAgCentre (5010 –49thAve

Thursday | 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. |June 20,27 |SpecialMarkets:May 11 | 12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. |June15| 12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

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Livestock Equipment & Supplies

GEHL 16” hammer mill/mixer for sale, $800. Call 250-219-4139.

Right hand squeeze chute for sale, $1600. Call 250-219-4139.

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

Pets - Non Registered

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

Pets - Working Dogs

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

Blue & Red Heeler puppies for sale. Ready mid-April. Asking $400 each. Call 250827-3391.

Trucks

1981 Chevy Cheyenne 1ton. Rebuilt 454, cab rebuilt 5-years ago. Leather headliner/bucketseats/console. $25,000 OBO. 780-296-5010.

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

1990 GMC sidestep shortbox, $2000. 1969 Volkswagon dunebuggy, $1500, both need work. 780-864-1250.

1995 Ford F150 Supercab Shortbox w/canopy, some rust, needs work to run. $2,500 OBO. 250-789-3778.

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

Looking for a 96-98 Chevrolet 2WD 1/2 ton pickup. Extended cab, good condition. Call 780-2470004.

Poultry & Birds Various Trucks - Grain

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

Storage & Containers

Have four mini-bulk bags for sale. Used once. $20 each. Call Chris 780-5320114.

Combine - John Deere

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

Combine - Accessories

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

PHEASANTS PEACOCKS &BANTAMS FORSALE

•ChineseRingnecks

•JumboRingnecks

•YellowGoldens

•MelanisticMutants

•IndiaBluePeacocksBreeders&Yearlings

Call(780)831-9366

•WhiteCrestedBlackPolishBantams 80392815mar24

or(780)532-0758

Antique Miscellaneous

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

Looking to buy an 85-87 Chevrolet 2WD Pickup in good condition. Call 780247-0004.

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

TrailersMiscellaneous

8ft-x-16ft single-axle trailer. 12" high for moving sheds or small buildings. Asking $3000 OBO. 780-296-5010.

Buildings

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

1989 Ford Tempo. All mechanical in good working order. Has no tires. Call 780-494-2278.

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

Trucks

1978 Ford F350. Tree fell on box. Lots of new parts. Asking $2500. 780-5389115.

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.

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.

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.

Farm Machinery Miscellaneous

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.

Buildings - Farm Miscellaneous Products & Service Tools

Farm Machinery Parts & Accessories

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

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

Custom Work

Wanted: Domestic Housekeeper for a household of 5! Hardworking, Honest, Very Organized, Reliable & Speaks English. Submit Application and Cover Letter to cfulton278@gmail.com.

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.

Full Grizzly Bear mount for sale/trade for guns. Made record book. Call for details 250-615-1583.

Looking for bottle and cans for Christmas money. In Dawson Creek area. Call 250-789-3778.

TeepeeCreekarea?

Accommodations - Rental

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

Farms & Ranches - Alberta

Attention cert/organic farmers. 100+ acres to rent, currently in mixed hay/grasses. Call for details 780-568-3495.

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 Tools

13' Steel table. Folds for railings, asking $1200 OBO. Call 780-296-5010.

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

1500 lbs. hydraulic motorcycle jack, asking $150 OBO. Call 780-2965010.

DeWalt DWE7485 8-1/4” Table Saw. Still in box. $550 OBO. 250-789-3778.

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

Looking to rent cattle pasture in the South Peace Region of BC/AB. Call/text Chet 250-219-8200.

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

Quarter section for sale. All cultivated. 2miles West Cecil Lake Store. Call for details 250-261-1943.

Seasonal - ATV, Boats & Watercraft

2014

250-263-1901.

Seasonal - Campers, Trailers & Motorhomes

23ft Jayco Kit Companion 5th Wheel. Good condition. Everything works. $5500 OBO. 250-263-1901.

Seasonal - Campers, Trailers & Motorhomes

200-amp Lincoln Pipeline welder. Low hours, $5000 OBO. Also 300' welding cable, $1000. 780-296-5010.

Seed, Feed, Crop Inputs

Common Cereal Seeds

27ft Starcraft 5th Wheel. Used very little. Excellent condition. $28,000. Call John 250-261-4586 or 250785-5465. Clean heavy seed oats for sale. Can deliver, Call 250782-0220.

WoodlotLicencePlan: PublicReview&Comment

Noticeisherebygiventhataproposed WoodlotLicencePlanfor WL 1949located 9kmontheStewartLakeForestServiceRoad (Approximately50kmEastofChetwynd)and WoodlotLicencePlan1920near mile78on theAlaskaHighway(NorthofFortStJohn) areopenfor reviewandcommenttopersons interestedoraffectedbyoperationsunderthe plan.Thetermoftheplanwillbe2024to2034 andwillcovertheentire woodlotlicenceareas (approximately600haeach).

Real Estate Property & Land Welding

The WoodlotLicencePlanisavailablefor reviewandcommentuntil May30,2024by priorappointmentwith WesNeumeier,in FortSt.John,BC.Contact WesNeumeier 250-261-9200forappointmenttimesand address.

Writtencommentsontheproposed Woodlot LicencePlanfor WL 1949willbeaccepted until5:00pm, May30,2024,bycontactingthe aboveforanaddress.

Yamaha Viking sideby-side. Good condition. Brand new tires, $6500 OBO.

Common Cereal Seeds

Looking for sorghum seed. Call Keith at 780-971-2350.

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

Feed Grain

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

Hay & Straw

Mixed hay delivered to you. For more information, call Nick 780-500-6540 or John 780-500-6517.

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

Pedigreed Oats

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

Tillage, Harvest & Spraying

Baling Equipment

2011 NH BR7090 round baler. Wide pick up, shedded. 1800 count, $40,000. Call/text 250-2194139.

John Deere 567 mega wide round baler. Almost new belts. Asking $25,000. Call 780-834-6570.

Harrows & Packers

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

Haying & Harvesting

Mower Conditioners

Looking for a New Idea 5212 discbine. In working condition or not. Call Keith 780-971-2350.

New Holland 116 hydra swing haybine for sale, asking $6500. Call 250-2194139.

Sprayers - SP

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

Tillage & Seeding

Various

John Deere 9450 40' hoe drill, c/w factory transport, small seed attachment. 780380-9676 or 780-933-6363. 33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.

Tillage Equipment

Looking

New Holland 849 round baler for sale. Auto wrap. Field ready. Call for details 780-538-9115.

New Holland BR780 round baler for sale. Auto wrap. Field ready. Call for details 780-538-9115.

Tractors

Tractors - Case/IH

Looking

Louisiana PacificCanada Ltd. Public Review andComment of2024 Forest OperationsMap

Louisiana PacificCanada(LP)willbemakingits2024LP Forest Operations Map(FOM) available to thepublic for comment and review.The FOM shows proposedharvestand roadbuildingoperationswithintheDawson CreekTimberSupplyArea.Theseproposedoperationsarenearthe communityofDawsonCreek,Chetwynd,andthesurroundingareas.

Theplanwillbe available forviewingand commentswithin30days and willbe valid for3 years startingfromApril15,2024onthepublicly available government website at thelinkbelow.

htps://fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects#splash

The2024LP FOMisalso available forviewing at LP Forest Resource DivisionOffice(116-116 AveDawsonCreek,BC)during regularoffice hours,8am-5pmMonday-Friday .Please contact,Antonio Pega,Operations Planner at 250-782-3302 ext.228ore-mail to Antonio.Pega@lpcorp.com toscheduleanappointment to view themaps

You canmake commentsdirectlyinto thepublicly available website above orsendwritten comments to LPonorbefore May15,2024.Letters postmarked afterthisdate willnotbe considered forthisplan.Addressthe written comments to Antonio Pega,OperationsPlanner, Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd.,116–116th Avenue,DawsonCreek,BC,V1G3C8.

Tractors - John Deere

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

JD4640 tractor for sale. Duals, newer front tires, recent work order. $27,000 OBO Call/text 780-285-1995.

Tractors - Kubota

Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well

TractorsNew Holland - Versatile

Tractors - Various

ON-FARMSAFETYCHECKLIST SILOS&FIELDBINS

1)Areaugersand/orconveyorsguardedto preventlimbs,hairorclothingfromgetting caught?

2)Aresilosandfieldbinsregularlyinspectedfor structuraldamageorwear?

3)Doyousecurehatchestoprevent unauthorisedaccesstothesiloorfieldbin?

4)Isfallprotectionprovidedandwornwhen:

a)climbingverticalladders,or

b)workingontopofthesiloorbin?

5)Doyouwatchforpowerlinesandmaintain safetyclearanceswhenmovingortransporting equipment?

6)Areconfinedspacesproceduresfollowed whenenteringsilosorfieldbins?

7)Areappropriaterespiratorswornwhenloading dustygrains?

8)Arerespiratorskeptcleaninaccordancewith manufacturer’sinstructions?

9)Aresiloladdersfarenoughabovetheground tobeoutofreachofchildren?

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

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

taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583.

Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583.

Wanted: Starter to fit a Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. Call 780835-0601.

Looking for a Versatile 875 tractor for parts. Call 780247-0004.

EMAIL:albertanorthauctions@gmail.com

WEBSITE:abnorthauctions.com

AlbertaNorthAuctionYards,DeBolt,AB

SaleStartsat12NoononMonday,April22,2024

SaleEndsat12NoononThursday,April25,2024

Directions: 3mileswestofDeBoltonHighway43

Itemscanbeviewedfrom9:00a.m.to6:00p.m.

Friday,April19andSaturday,April20orbyappointment

INDUSTRIAL |TRUCKS,TRAILERS &PARTS |RECREATIONALVEHICLES& ACCESSORIES |TRACTORS, ATTACHMENTS &3PTHEQUIPMENT |SEEDING& TILLAGEEQUIPMENT |MISCELLANEOUS FARMEQUIPMENT| FENCING,PANELS, GATES &MISCELLANEOUS| SHOPTOOLS, TANKS &ACCESSORIES| MOWERS,YARD POWEREQUIPMENT,YARDITEMS |MISCELLANEOUSHOUSEHOLD &YARDITEMS

INDUSTRIAL 2014CAT140MGrader• 1992Hitachi200Excavator •1992JohnDeere

410DBackhoe •InternationalTD6 DozerTRUCKS,TRAILERS &MISCELLANEOUS 2008

InternationalDurastar4300 VanTruck •1979 Ford9000Truck•2012Chevrolet2500

DuramaxPickup •2007ChevroletColorado LT •DodgeRam1500 •2006Zinger32ftRV Trailer •2010MaverickHorse Trailer RECREATIONALVEHICLES 2022 PolarisRangerSP

•2007CubCadet VolunteerUTV •Argo6x6 •2013ArcticCat450Quad •1994Campion Allantte170Boat TRACTORS JohnDeere4010Diesel •2014PX9020KiotiLoader Tractor •Case970AgriKing Tractor SEEDING &TILLAGEEQUIPMENT 2006JohnDeereAir

Drill •Flexi-Coil5000AirDrillw/2320Cart• Bourgault2115AirCart •JohnDeereOffset

Disc •JohnDeere31004-BottomPlow FENCING, PANELS,GATES&MISCELLANEOUS 12ftSteelPanels(Unused) •10ftSteel Panels(Unused) •30ft Portable Panels•2-3/8” OilfieldPipe•Qtyof Posts &Rails SHOP TOOLS, TANKS&ACCESSORIES

UNRESERVED AUCTION

ALBERT&JANEWEDMANFARMAUCTION •MILLET, AB.

PREVIE W: APRIL21 &22,OR BY APPOINTMENT (C ALLALBERTWEDMAN780-362-3526)

BIDDINGOPENSAPRIL 16 AN DC LO SE SA PRIL23

TRACTOR

•2000John Deere7810MFWDtractor, 6,030hrs,18spd pwrshift, 1000PTO, newer650/65R38 rears,$6,859 (Oct/20) W/O

COMBINES &HEADER

•1982NewHollandTR85combine, 2,714hrs, Cat3208eng,hydrostatic, twin-rotor,hyd hdr reverser,23.1-26 fronttires,field ready,<250acresonnew balanced concave &rubbar

•1980NewHollandTR85 combine, 4,309hrs,Cat 3208eng,standard trans w/variablespd,elec/hyd hdrreverser, twin-rotor,Sunnybrookconcave,23.1-26

front tires

•17’NewHolland960straight cuthdr, PU reel

SWATHERS

•18’John Deere2360swather,2,352hrs, Chr ysler225eng,PUreel,18.4L-16front tires

•16’IH4000swather,U2PUreel,6cylgas eng,new16.5L-16.1fronttires

•15’ Versatilepull-typeswather,PUreel, c/wbat reel

HAYINGEQUIPMENT

•12’John Deeremocomower,rubber rollers

•John Deere347squarebaler

•NewHolland660 roundbaler

•NewHolland1033bale wagon

•Gehl1260silagecutter

•IH720silagecutter

•KuhnPTOhay tedder

•Vicon3pth8-wheel rake

•Vicon5-wheel rake

GRAINTRUCK

•1976GMC6500S/A graintruck, 43,374miles,V8366gaseng, 5+2trans, 16’steelbox&hoist,hyd silageendgate, rolltarp,11R22.5tires

GRAINHANDLING

•2022 WestfieldSTX28”x51’auger,mover, 35hp Vanguardeng,elecclutch, reverser

•2016Meridian8”x53’auger,mover,35hp Kohlereng,elecclutch,fullbinaler t, reverser, newtubeandflightingin2022

•BrunsS130 grainwagon,13toncap,roll tarp, 315/80R22.5tires

•John DeereTri/A1275 wagonw/ LodeKingseed tote,(2) hydaugers

•Kongskilde grain vac, w/ attachments

•Westeel14’6-ringbinonharvesthopper, 2150bu+/-

•(8) Westeel14’5-Ringonharvesthopper, 1900bu+/-

•(2)Unused3hpGrainGuard aerationfans

FEEDINGEQUIPMENT

•Schuler220Fsilage wagon

•JiffyJSB900baleshredder,LHdischarge, remote

•Portablecreep feeder

•(2)27’steelsilage feeder

•Hi-Hogbalefeeder

MANURESPREADERS

•John Deere780T/Amanurespreader, hydropush, twinbeaters

•NewHolland680T/Amanurespreader, twinbeaters

FIELDEQUIPMENT

•19.5’John Deere235T/Adisc,hyd hitch, smoothdisc

•20’John Deere9350hoedrill

•20’IH620pressdrill, grassseeder,factory transport

•60’ Flexicoilharrows,auto-fold

•Melroe9036-bottonplow

•28’ CaseIHvibrashank4800cultivator, 3-barharrows

•24’John Deere1600 DT cultivator

•1982 CCIL179cultivator

•36’ Morrisrodweeder

•60’ Inlandsprayer,PTO pump,monitor, 2,200Ltank

GPS &MISC

•RavenCruiserGPS, very ltduse

•7’ George White3pthsnowblower

•ChemHandlerI

•HondaGC1602”pump

•Westlake foammarker

PREVIEW:APRIL24 &2510AM-5PM,OR BY

DIRECTIONS: Fromthe Southsideof Wetaskiwin,go 5milesWestonHWY13,then3.25

milesNorthon RGERD251orfrom exit488 onHWY2,go 5milesEaston TWPRD470,then 0.75miles SouthonRGERD251(Eastside). Gate Sign- 465019 RGERD251.

TRACTORS

•Versatile8354WD,18.4x38duals,5902 hrs(1owner),standardtrans,4 hyd, 855 Cummins, $15,169.00w/o Dec/21

•International12062WDDiesel,24.5-32 rears,showing3400hrs

•International300 Utilityw/back-hoe& loader,rebuiltmotor

COMBINE/HEADER/SWATHER

•1994 CaseIH1688w/13’1015header, 4306enghrs,30.5L-32fronts,ltd hrson recent w/o

•22’ CaseIH1010 rigidstraight cut headerw/factory transpor t, PU reel, hydfore&aft

•18’Hesston6450SPswather,2585hrs, PUreel,newcanvases,rebuiltPitman drive

TRUCKS &TRAILER

•1993 Peterbilt379 hwytruck,showing 1,112,811 km,Cat 3406,18spd,air ride, 11R24.5tires,48”sleeper,alum rims

•1995 Doepker TA graintrailer, 38’, 11R24.5tires

•1972IH Loadstar1600SA graintruckw/ 14.5’box&hoist,8c ylgas,4&2trans, 052,839mi,onefamily owned

AIRDRILL &SPRAYER

•33’Flexicoil5000airdrillw/FC2320TBH cart (c/w320 3rdtank),singleshootw/ broadcast kit, 12”spacing,5-1/2”rubber packers,2barharrowclosers

•90’ Walker44SPsprayerw/1000galSS tank,4WD,Hydro,3652enghrs,5.9L Cummins,foammarker,rinsetank, Mid-TechARC6000 ratecontroller

FIELDEQUIPMENT

•41’ Friggstad DT cultivator,3barharrows

•36’John DeereE1000fieldcultivator, Degelman 3barharrows

•24’John Deere230 TA disc

•14’ Alteen TA disc

•MidlandM86hyd pullscraper

•11’shopbuilt hydscraper

•Valmar500 TA PT granularapplicator, stainlesssteelbooms,approx.40’ coverage

•Valmar240PT granularapplicator, approx.44’ coverage

•(7)5’ coil typepackers,1-1/2”packers

•Fork type hydrockpicker

•28’IH7200hoedrillw/back-ontransport

BINS &AUGERS

•Twister14’hopperbin,2150bu+/-,dbl skid

•Westeel14’hopperbin,2500bu+/-,7 ring

•(4) Westeel14’hopperbins,1800bu+/-, rocketaeration, 5ring

•(2) Westeel14’flatbottomon wood,1650 bu+/-,5 ring

•Westeel 5ringhopperseed /feedbin,89” dia

•Westfield10”x50’mechswingauger

•Westfield7”x41’PTO auger

•Westfield6”x36’auger,12hpKohler

•Versatile7”x41’auger,16hpBriggs

MISCELLANEOUS

•Richardson Road Machinery antique graderonsteel

•JD314yardtractorw/44” rototiller

•(2)Michel’shyd hopperaugers

•(2) 3hpaerationfans;Sukupheater: Worthington125galpropanetank;(2) setsaerationducting

•KingClipperM-2Bfanningmill; Gehl Grind-Allhammermill

•(2)poly watertanks, sliptank,farmmisc

DIRECTIONS: From Tr iple Creek GolfClub(Millet),goEast1/2mileon Hw y814. Turn NorthonRR241 for1/4mile.YardisonEastsideof road.G atesign- 475023 RR241, County of Wetaskiwin,AB.

GRAINTRUCKS,VEHICLES,TRAILERS,

1986 Versatile7564wdTractor •Steiger280 Cougar4wdTractor •JohnDeere 46302wdTractor •Ford1920 Tractor •MinneapolisMolineM6702wdTractor •SECQ/C60inHydTiltExcavatorBucket• AlliedBuhler795 FrontEndLoader•3pt BaleSpear •Wolverine48inMiniSkidSteerAngleBroomw/Remote•Loftiness36030ftFlailMower• TillerSkidsteerAttachment •Skid-steerMower(Unused) HARVEST,SEEDING,TILLAGE,TILLAGE,SPRAYING,HAYING &LIVESTOCKEQUIPMENT

1660 CaseIHAxialFlowCombinew/1015p/uheader •CaseIH 1010 22.5Ft STRCutHeader •JohnDeereSTRCutHeaderw/Batt Reel •2-WheeledHeader Transpor tTrailer •JohnDeere590 Pull-type Swather •2007Seedmaster66FtSeeder Tool •2002 JohnDeere182053FtAirDrill &1900 JohnDeere430buCar t• 2000MorrisMaxim40FtAirDrill •MorrisMaximum42ftAirDrillw/6240 Tow-Behind Car t•1997Flexi Coil500033FtAirDrill&2320 Tow-Bet ween Cart •End-GateMountDrill Fill Auger •Flexi Coil System82 100FtDiamondHarrows• Flexi Coil System8250FtSpring ToothHarrows • Morris50ftHeavyHarrow •FarmKing60ftDiamondHarrows•Blanchard40Ft PackerBar• JohnDeere182060ftCultivator •Flexi Coil80038FtCultivator •MorrisChallenger L-23333ftVibrashank Cultivatorw/MountedSpring TineHarrows• Woolrich34FtCultivator •CCIL 16FtDeep TillageCultivator •White 256 15Ft TandemDisc •JohnDeere36006-BottomPlow• 2-BottomDIK APlow• Snap-on Shovels foraFlexicoil340Cultivator •Spray-AirTrident™II360090ftp/tSprayer•Flexi Coil67XL90FtHighClearancep/tSprayer •2007BrandtSB400090ftHighClearanceP/TSprayer •BrandtQF 1500 100FtSprayer •Inland84FtT/A FieldSprayer •Sakundiak 10 x72(HD10-2200) Swing-Out Auger •WestfieldMK100-61 SwingOut Auger •Westfield8x 51 Swing-Out Auger •Brandt837Super Charged Auger •Westfield751 Auger(NoMotor) •Qty of 14FtGrainBins •Wheathear tHyd DriveBin Sweep •2-Edward’s220VElectricAerationFanHeaters• Sitrex MK10-1212WheelHayRake• 15ft GravelBox w/Silage Rack •JohnDeere700MixMill •New Holland390 TubGrinder •Qty of24Ft Freestanding Panels•Qty of6ftFence Posts•Saddle• INDUSTRIAL,GENERATORS,SHOPTOOLS &MISCEQUIPMENT

T/A Welder/Service Trailerw/SA200Lincoln Welder •Mig Pak10WireWelder& Cart •Power tekET3000CLGenerator •PowerGXS4300iDCInverterGenerator •HondaGenerator •TMG WheelBalancer (UNUSED) •40vDewaltoutdoorpower tools(Hedgetrimmer,WeedEater,TreePruner,Blower, Chainsaw) •18vMakita Cordless Tools• 20inDewaltScroll Saw• Electric WoodPlaner •MakitaMiter Saw •(2)AirNailers•96-BinBoltBin(Unused) •Graco PaintSprayer •Graco490PC Prosprayeronhiboycar t• QtyofUnusedEasyKleen Washers•2-Post8800lb VehicleLift(Unused) •TMG Wheel Balancer(Unused) •EasyKleenPressure Washer •Qty of 27/8inDrillStem •Qty of 23/8inDrillStem •Qty of6in& 8inPipe• (20) 10ft-15ftLong &3ft Wide Catwalkw/SteelGratingwithout railing •Qty ofSteelSkidHeli Pads:12ftx 15ft w/SteelGratingw/3/16in X11/4 grating •Misc.Steelincluding Tumble Racks&more•HendricksonIntraaxAirRideSuspension forTridemAxle

MOBILESTRUCTURES

40FtSea-Can Container•8ft x20ftInsulatedMobileShop/StorageBuilding •14ftX 20ftWoodenGrainBin •12ftx 16ft HiproofShedw/FullLoft• 12Ft x16FtHip-RoofShed(Unused) •12Ftx16FtUFA Hip-RoofShed•10ftX 12ftPaintedShed(Unused) •10ftX 14ft ChickenBarn/Coup(Unused) •(Unused) Peak RoofedSheds8ftx8ft,8ftx10ft, 12ftX24ft& 12ft x16ft•10FtX12ftDeck

RECREATIONALVEHICLES,ATV’s,BOATS& TRAILERS

20083055RLBighornbyHeartland5thWheelHolidayTrailer •2008 Conquest27ft5th WheelHoliday Trailer•2006Designer byJayco5th WheelHolidayTrailer •200639FTCedarCreek5th Wheel HolidayTrailer •2006Montana342PHTMountaineer Edition5th

&Trailer •2021CanAm650XT4X4Quad •2017PolarisSportsmanSP850 AWDQuad •2020CanAm570Quad •Club CarGolf Cart RECREATION,LAWNAND GARDEN, BUILDINGSUPPLIES 2012JohnDeereZ445ZeroTurnMower •L120JohnDeereRidingMower•PoulanPROAutomaticLawnMowerTractor •QuadMountLawnSpreader •Quadsprayer•6-SeaterLawn Swing &Slide (Unused) •6-SeaterLawn

North Peace Cattlemen’s Association Emergency Livestock Response Project announcement

Submitted by Sherri Collins, NP Cattlemen’s Assoc. Project Coordinator

The North Peace Cattlemen’s Association is happy to announce that the Emergency Livestock Response Project is moving forward. The Project includes an Emergency Livestock Response Trailer, as well as a MVT Ranch Hand Portable Livestock Handling System.

The Emergency Livestock Response Trailer contains specialized equipment for emergency response personal/volunteers/livestock producers to capture and contain animals and support their movement out of dangerous situations. The MVT Ranch Hand Portable Livestock Handling System will provide the ability to allow for the safe and efficient capture, handling and treating of livestock.

Once completed, the project will provide the tools and equipment necessary to aid both the mergency response as well as the agricultural

livestock producer within the B.C. North Peace area, in an emergency situation that involves livestock. These tools will be available, whether the emergency situation is caused by climate/environmental issues (fire/drought/flood/wind, etc.) or emergency roadway situations (vehicle/roadway accidents).

For further information, contact the North Peace Cattlemen’s Association at northpeacecattlemen@ gmail.com

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The Project received about $96,500 from the B.C. Government’s Food Security Emergency Planning and Preparedness Fund, which is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C.