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“The Farm Implement and Dealership Act helps protect the investment that Albertan farmers make in farm implements by establishing minimum requirements for sale agreements, warranties, and the availability of spare parts,” said Jeana Les with the Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO). “The Act also provides a mechanism for resolving disputes regarding farm implements.”

The new Farm Implement and Dealership Act is a blended act combining the old Farm Implement Dealerships Act and the Farm Implement Act. The two acts were combined on December 17, 2014, when Bill 6, the Statutes Amendment Act, received royal assent.

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As the administrator for the Farm Implement and Dealership Act, the FAO provides support to the Farm Implement Board, employs a farm implement inspector, and manages licensing for dealers and distributors. The Farm Implement Board is comprised of three farmers, three industry representatives, and one member appointed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

“The FAO strives to resolve complaints through the Farm Implement Inspector to help limit costs and ensure expediency for affected farmers,” said Les. “In 2013-14, the farm implement inspector spoke with approximately 240 different farmers and agri-business owners, mediated 155 disputes, and completed over 20 farm implement inspections. As a result, the Farm Implement Board did not need to review any disputes in 2013-14.”

More information on these changes is available on the FAO website at www.farmersadvocate.gov. ab.ca. For details on Bill 6, go to www.assembly. ab.ca and look under “Bills and Amendments.” The new legislation will come into force in 2015, once the required amendments to the regulation are completed to align with the amended legislation. Updated copies of the Farm Implement and Dealership Act will also be available on the FAO website once they become available.

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Move over China?

Not so fast!

JP Gervais, Chief Agricultural Economist FCC Express January 30-2015 The World Bank projects that India will be the world’s fastest growing economy by 2017. If true, it would surpass China, the poster child for economic growth for the last ten years.

It’s an impressive reversal of fortune for India, thanks in large part to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government which has implemented or projected muchneeded reforms. We’ve written about India’s unfulfilled potential, noting that its influence on world food markets will depend on its future overall economic growth.

There’s little doubt that its projected economic growth will translate into higher incomes for Indian households – always good to grow Canada’s ag exports.

And there’s clearly room for growth in India’s demand for food. The Food and Agricultural Organization estimates that India's daily average food energy intake per person is below 2,500 kcal. This compares to over 3,500 kcal on average for Canadians.

However, their reliance on a diet based on legumes is so strong that most projections suggest India won’t surpass China any time soon as the engine of growth for agricultural demand. While China’s economy is going through a transition, Chinese households’ purchasing power is still growing. This translates into higher demand for meat, grains and oilseeds in the world mar-

kets.

Growing Canada’s exports to India?

Look at the top five Canadian exports of agricultural commodities and food to India – and by “top five”, I mean the top two. Lentils and peas represent more than 95% of our exports. Animal feed, canola oil and vegetable oil are, respectively, the 3rd, 4th and 5th largest exports, but they’re far behind pulse crops.

The outlook for Canada’s pulse crops appears particularly positive. Over the last ten years, seeded acres have increased of both commodities - lentils by 57% and peas by 18%. With India’s strong demand likely to grow, the only question is whether we can grow production. Canada is currently India’s top import source for peas (71% of total pea imports) and lentils (79% of total imports).

The promising outlook for demand suggests the possibility of an equally positive production outlook for India’s producers as economic growth also implies stronger business sentiment, higher investments and ultimately productivity gains.

The bottom line?

I suspect China will remain the engine of growth in agricultural markets for the foreseeable future. But the “India growing” headline bodes well for the Canadian agriculture industry. It offers great potential to diversify our agricultural production base.

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Seed Production & Nutrient Management

By PCBFA Staff Opportunities for Native Seed Production in the Peace Country

by Kaitlin McLachlan (Crop Program Coordinator, PCBFA) Did you know that the Peace Country is the second largest grass and legume seed growing region in the world? Well, we are! Pretty neat eh? We can also boast being one of the top producers of creeping red fescue, bromegrass, timothy, red clover and alsike clover.

Growing these perennial seed crops is very beneficial for our farms. Integrating a perennial grass or legume in a rotation can be very beneficial to our soil, reduce erosion, and help to break pest, weed and disease cycles. A good stand of grass or legumes has a powerful root system that can infiltrate deep into the soil, helping to improve water infiltration and put organic matter back into the soil. Their deep and extensive root systems help to keep soil together and prevent erosion. By keeping a stand of grass, such as fescue, in a rotation for several years, it can also help to break insect cycles in the soil, such as flea beetles and wheat midge. A good forage stand also creates a habitat for beneficial insects, that can help to control pest species once the land is taken out of perennial

production.

However, forage seed production is on the decline in our area. One of the main drivers of this trend is the price of forage seed. While forage seed prices are currently on the rebound, they are still not the cash crop that they once were. This has many folks moving away from forage seed production to a straight annual crop rotation. Also, with crops such as fescue, it takes at least two years before a crop can be harvested.

So how can we as producers take advantage of our ideal perennial grass growing conditions, benefit from growing perennials, and make money doing it? Native grass seed is a potential fit for this gap.

Native grass seed is rising in demand. This demand comes from reclamation work, landscaping, erosion control in ditches, as well as the rising popularity of cover crops and utilizing native grasses in grazing mixes. Native species such as Hairy Vetch, Canadian Milkvetch, Ticklegrass, and many types of bluegrass, wheatgrass and wild rye are native to our area and have potential to do very well as a seed crop.

Native grasses require fewer inputs than annual crops as they require fewer synthetic fertilizers. It is not actually recommended to place fertilizer with the seed, as it can damage the seed. Instead, it is recom-

mended that fertilizer is applied prior to seeding grass.

If this is not an option, then one has to be careful that there is adequate separation between the seed and fertilizer, such as side banding. Having these native species as a part of your rotation can also provide the same soil and pest management benefits listed above.

The increased demand has driven up the price of native seed. Since it is a highly specialized market, there is little market information out there. Therefore, it is recommended that producers contact local forage seed distributers to talk about potential marketing opportunities.

Native grasses also provide excellent grazing. As they are suited for our soil type and climate, with proper stand establishment and grazing management, a long-term, sustainable pasture can be established.

A good mix can meet most of the nutritional requirements of lactating cows and yearlings. Some native pastures in the Peace have seen gains of up to 3lbs/ day on yearlings. Native grazing mixes can be found at most of our local Peace Country forage seed dealers.

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Frozen beef: Cattle farmers work against winter environment and it makes their hair coats wet."

The moisture creates a frigid sheen over the animal, Schwab noted.

"If our only wind protection is a barn, we want to keep the doors open and air flow minimal to keep humidity from building," she said.

The recent surge of below-zero temperatures served as a reminder of the need for shelter for animals, Schwab said.

"Sure feels like last winter if you're out in it," she said. "When it comes to this cold weather, two things come to mind: One is provide them some shelter -- windbreak and bedding are the two main things there."

Bedding is an important component, Schwab said.

"We provide a warm place to lay," she said. "When they have to lay on cold frozen ground, they lose a lot of body heat."

The same rules apply to other livestock, Schwab said.

"In terms of cattle, sheep, horses or large animal species, they can handle cold temperatures as long as they have a break from the wind and they're dry," she said. "Wind chill affects them, too."

Dave Epley, who raises about 120 head of cattle east of Shell Rock, agreed that wind breaks and feed are key defenses against the harshest rigors of winter.

He changes his cattle's feed when the temperatures fall.

"When it gets really cold, I not only give them more, but I feed them a little bit better quality hay," Epley said.

Water is another key consideration.

"Of course, they need all the water that they can get, so you have to be careful to make sure the waters are thawed out," he said. "When it gets windy like this, they freeze up pretty easily."

Winter upkeep has its own routine, Epley said.

"It's something to expect every year: When it gets cold, you check the waters twice a day and make sure they're open," he said. "If they aren't, you have to thaw them out."

Weight loss is another worry for livestock farmers in the winter, Epley said.

"If the quality of feed isn't good enough, they can lose weight pretty eas-

ily," he said. "They can only eat about so much volume. If you're feeding them lower-quality feed, they're more apt to lose weight because they can't get enough nutrients in what they're eating."

So, a diet to fight the cold includes more protein and energy, Epley said.

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It's not the cold that bothers livestock as much as Iowa's capricious wintry blasts of wind, farmers say.

That's when livestock operations shift into full defensive mode, said Craig Clausing, who runs a beef operation near Waverly.

"They'll go into the cattle shed to get out of the wind," he said. "They also get wet pretty easy so I have to bed them."

The region was hit with a 6-inch snowfall after New Year's Day, and an extended cold wave that followed brought overnight low temperatures approaching 20 degrees below zero in much of the region.

That was to be expected, Clausing said.

However, he noted a wintry blast in November caused more disruption.

"I have my herd split in two for calving in fall, and we got cold in November and I was a little worried," he said. "But usually, it won't get cold until December, and I'll get along pretty good."

Any extended cold spell is cause for concern, and Clausing said the most recent Arctic wave brought a number of worries.

"In the pen, the cows get pretty wet," he said. "The calves crawl into the calve pen and seem to like that. Then, when it's 20 below and they all go into the cattle shed, I try and bed them every evening.

It's a lot of work."

Cattle generally like to stay outside, and Clausing keeps a cornstalk pile nearby.

"If the wind blows, they all go into the cattle shed," he said. "It works the best if I can keep them warm and dry and provide plenty of good forage for them to eat. It's surprising how much more they'll eat when it gets cold."

There are risks involved in herding cattle into shelters, though, said Denise Schwab, extension beef specialist.

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Hunter takes down a 181-gross buck

By Ray Sasser The Dallas Morning News (TNS) Jan. 17--Every deer season is the best ever for some lucky hunter. In November 2014, it was David Podany's turn. Podany shot a Boone and Crockett record-quality buck on a 150acre Mills County lease that he shares with three friends.

The 12-pointer was the second deer that Podany had seen on the property since archery season 2013.

"There's not much cover on the place, and we're convinced that deer do not live there," Podany said. "It's not uncommon for all four of us to be hunting on a weekend and nobody will even see a deer."

Podany, 63, lives in Cedar Hill. He's been deer hunting since he was 12 and hunted for

more than 20 years on a wellmanaged ranch. His biggest buck before 2014 was a 160-gross B&C nontypical with a lot of points.

"Nowadays, I'm just having fun, hanging out with hunting buddies and giving our wives a break," Podany said. "We have deer feeders and one game trail camera, but the corn sometimes piles up under the feeders by the hundreds of pounds because there are no deer to eat it."

The hunters were shocked to see the September nighttime game trail photo of a giant buck at a feeder. One of the lease members, Austin Bryan, registered all his friends for the bigbuck contest at the Mills County General Store.

Podany was in the right place at the right time on the afternoon of Nov. 21. They call the

spot "no deer valley." As usual, it was living up to its nickname.

The hunter had not seen a deer.

He passed the time receiving and making business-related phone calls.

Now it was getting late, and Podany noticed a deer jumping the fence and coming into the pasture. It looked like a good buck, so he took the first shot he had and dropped the buck in its tracks.

"It was getting kind of late, and I got down from the stand and started walking toward the deer," Podany said. "When I got about 70 yards away, I looked through my binoculars just to make sure the buck was dead. It looked very big through the binoculars.

"It was only after I got my hands on the buck that I realized I'd shot the deer from the game

camera photos. I was so excited, I felt like a kid. I called my wife and was close to being hysterical. My wife thought I'd hurt myself, again."

The buck drew a crowd the next day at the general store where Ginger McCoy is an official scorer for the Texas Big Game Awards.

She measured the buck at 181 gross, 1733/8 net B&C points.

The buck will probably qualify for the B&C all-time record book, which requires a minimum net score of 170 points. It could be the best free-ranging typical whitetail ever reported from Mills County. McCoy's husband, Rodney, feeds cattle on a small adjacent property and had found a set of shed antlers he believes came from Podany's buck two years before.

The question is how a native

free-ranging buck living in an area dominated by small properties got that big. Multiple people closely examined the deer and found no evidence of tattoos or any indication that there was ever an ear tag that might indicate a nonnative buck.

"One of the hunters who saw the buck when it was being scored said, 'You guys must be feeding the deer a lot of protein,'" Podany said. "I just laughed and told him that most of the time our feeders don't even work." ___ (c)2015 The Dallas Morning News Visit The Dallas Morning News at www.dallasnews.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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Nutrient Management

By Stacy Pritchard BSc, BSA (Extension & ASB Project Coordinator, PCBFA) As we talked about before, surface runoff is a major concern for nutrient loss. Knowing where our runoff is flowing and where it will wind up is very important for managing our wintering sites. By placing feed, bedding, shelter and water away from runoff paths, or placing them in areas with no runoff into surface water, we can limit the contamination of water bodies.

In addition to feeding management, bedding and shelter can also be managed to limit the buildup of nutrients and manure. Bedding and shelter areas will always have a high accumulation of nutrients, but by providing a large area of bedding and shelter, or by moving this area around, nutrients will be spread more uniformly. Using portable windbreaks can allow us to move across the field, spreading nutrients evenly. It is recommended that portable windbreaks are moved every 2 weeks (Saskatchewan Water Security Agency 2013). Portable windbreaks can also be used in addition to natural bush shelters, treed fencelines and permanent shelters to help spread nutrients and limit the time livestock spend in the natural areas.

Riparian areas should not be used as shelter, as livestock tend to linger in riparian areas and this can lead to degradation and decreased water quality.

Managing a water source for our wintering sites is critical to our livestock. As we saw in January’s Forage Facts there are several options available for pro-

ducers. Direct access to a waterbody runs the risk of water contamination as well as bank degradation, not to mention the animal safety risk of falling through ice. If livestock do have direct access to water, controlling the access to the water body with fencing can limit the degradation of the bank to one area, but still runs the risk of water contamination. One important note to make is to always have a backup plan for water. This is not only true when using snow, but also for well or dugout sources – what would happen if our well or pump failed?

Now, we’ve looked at selecting a site, managing feeding, bedding, shelter and water, but what about management of the site after the winter feeding season? Well, we’ve tried our best, but inevitably there will be areas with a buildup of manure, feed wastage or bedding. These areas will impede growth, and also result in uneven nutrient distribution. By addressing these “hotspots” vegetation cover will remain even, and this can reduce erosion and runoff. Harrowing these areas can help spread the residue build up around, promoting even plant growth and distributing the nutrients.

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If it is not possible to rotate the entire site, rotating the location of the feeding site and where animals are bedded should be done every year to reduce the risk of excess nutrient accumulation.

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CGC Statistics & BUSINESS INFORMATION Western Division Primary Elevators (in 000’s of tonnes)

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Producer Deliveries - Week 26, Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2015 Man 61.9 8.2 0.4 0.2 1.2 24.5 0.0 0.1 96.5

Sask 117.6 79.9 19.3 12.4 0.9 8.8 69.7 17.7 0.1 3.6 330.0

Alta 137.9 11.7 3.2 15.1 0.4 56.4 8.8 1.3 234.8

B.C. 1.5 1.3 0.7 4.2 0.1 7.8

Total 318.9 91.6 32.0 28.6 1.1 10.4 154.8 26.6 0.0 0.2 4.9 669.1

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 27.5 8.1 0.5 0.3 0.7 20.6 0.1 0.5 58.3

Sask 100.5 79.3 14.9 11.5 1.6 6.9 50.2 23.8 0.1 4.7 293.5

Alta 111.2 4.5 1.7 14.7 0.5 34.0 12.5 0.1 0.9 180.1

B.C. 0.6 1.5 2.0 3.0 0.1 7.2

Total 239.8 83.8 26.2 28.7 1.9 8.1 107.8 36.4 0.1 0.7 5.6 539.1

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,772.3 217.8 29.3 26.6 33.0 929.0 8.2 24.9 57.2 4.7 3,103.0

Sask 3,769.6 2,257.4 459.8 556.5 10.3 271.5 2,171.5 904.0 2.2 478.1 10,880.9

Alta 3,333.8 384.1 63.6 410.0 1.0 51.1 2,154.2 846.3 0.2 1.3 31.2 7,276.8

B.C. 96.5 25.1 18.7 76.4 14.3 231.0

Total 8,972.2 2,641.5 766.3 1,014.5 37.9 355.6 5,331.1 1,772.8 25.1 60.7 514.0 21,491.7

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,769.4 0.0 201.9 31.7 22.8 30.4 812.6 8.0 27.8 28.2 0.4 2,933.2

Sask 3,728.5 2,253.6 464.8 552.0 9.1 228.2 1,981.1 864.0 0.9 320.6 10,402.8

Alta 3,334.4 417.3 60.1 373.1 1.8 42.9 2,089.7 804.6 0.4 0.4 29.8 7,154.5

B.C. 98.6 25.9 18.7 73.9 13.7 230.8

Total 8,930.9 2,670.9 752.7 975.5 33.7 301.5 4,957.3 1,690.3 28.2 29.5 350.8 20,721.3

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Shipments - Week 26, Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2015

Crop Year-to-Date Producer Deliveries - to Feb 1, 2015

Crop Year-to-Date Shipments - to Feb 1, 2015

Stocks - Week 26

Man

Sask

Alta

B.C.

Total

363.1

663.5

580.9

13.9

1,621.4

Durum Wheat

0.0

332.9

70.1

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403.0

Oats

40.8

79.2

22.6

1.3

143.9

Barley

10.3

55.4

54.4

0.9

121.0

Rye

9.4

3.2

0.7

-

13.3

Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

10.8 161.1 4.9 1.8 37.2 0.3 639.7

57.6 439.0 80.9 0.0 1.0 24.9 1,737.6

8.9 224.1 73.8 1.1 4.7 1,041.3

7.4 0.1 23.6

77.3 831.6 159.7 1.8 39.3 29.9 3,442.2

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Couple waltz off with top dance prize A Fort St. John couple danced their way to an award at the Cattleman’s Association Dinner this past weekend. Bill and Judy Eberly had never attended the annual dinner and dance before, but they took the dance floor by storm with an old time waltz, and managed to waltz off with the top prize.

“They have a dance and whoever wants to enter, enters this old time waltz dance contest. So we thought we’d enter. We did, and we won,” laughed Bill.

“It was a nice do,” added Judy, his wife of 55 years.

They attend dances regularly in Dawson Creek every week and at the Fort St. John Seniors’ Hall every month.

“We’ve done it all our lives,” said Bill. “Born and raised in Saskatchewan, everyone dances in Saskatchewan.”

“We have a lot of friends who go dancing too,” said Judy. “There’s three other couples that join us and we all sit at a table and as soon as the music starts, we all get up and dance.”

Bill said that for seniors, dancing is something that “keeps them going.”

The waltz isn’t the only dance the Eberlys are proficient at. They also dance the polka and the foxtrot, and said they like them all.

Reading the above story reminded me of a holiday my wife and I took in 2008 where we took a leisurely cruise through Saskatchewan and northern Manitoba.

While driving through Watrous, Saskatchewan, we spent a couple of days at Manitou Lake, a mineral lake and home to a number of spas, hotels, campgrounds and a half-hour away from North America’s oldest bird sanctuary.

Manitou Lake is also home to Danceland, a 5,000 square foot dance hall built in 1928 known as the “Home of the World Famous Dance Floor Built on Horsehair”.

Open daily since its inception, Danceland boasts a live orchestra, food and drink, and, most notably, its original maple hardwood floor built on top of a cushion of horsehair. The horsehair cushion gives the floor a truly unique feel that allows dancers to glide effortlessly across the floor for hours and hours.

Over the years, people from across Canada have visited Manitou Lake and jitneyed, jigged and jived their way across the dance floor while signing their names on the walls in the balcony area. Many met their future spouses at a Danceland affair.

The hall has been owned by a number of people over the years, and is currently owned and operated by Arnold and Millie Strueby who can be found there every day.

If you are looking for a unique experience, make Danceland at Manitou Lake a stop on your cross-Canada adventure plans.

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Breakfast Brief

PEACE GRAIN FUTURE PRICES

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3:45 p.m. - February 6, 2015 Don Biegel

Dustin Selbach - General Manager

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WHEAT  CPSR #1  11.0 Delivery Period

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

NO CASH BIDS EXIST FOR WHEAT 1 CPSR AT THIS TIME WHEAT  CWRS #1  13.5 Delivery Period Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15 Apr 1-30/15 May 1-31/15 June 1-30/15 July 1-31/15 Aug 1-31/15 Sept 1-30/15 Oct 1-31/15 Nov 1-30/15 Dec 1-31/15

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Wheat #1 CWRS at this time

Futures Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15 Jul-15 Sep-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Dec-15 Dec-15

Net Price (After Basis) $6.15 $6.36 $6.40 $6.44 $6.49 $6.43 $6.19 $6.24 $6.27 $6.32 $6.36

Futures Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15 Jul-15 Sep-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Dec-15 Dec-15

Net Price (After Basis) $6.11 $6.12 $6.16 $6.21 $6.44 $6.39 $6.15 $5.92 $6.23 $6.27 $6.32

WHEAT  CWRS #2  12.5 Delivery Period

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Aug 1-31/15 Sept 1-30/15 Oct 1-31/15 Nov 1-30/15 Dec 1-31/15

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) -

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) no cash bids

Futures

-

Sep-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Dec-15 Dec-15

Net Price (After Basis) $5.27 $5.31 $5.75 $5.80 $5.84

FEED WHEAT Delivery Period

Futures

Feb-15 Mar-15

Mar-15 May-15

Delivery Period

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) $5.00 $5.00

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) no cash bids

CANOLA Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15 Apr 1-30/15 May 1-31/15 Jun 1-30/15 Jul 1-31/15 Aug 1-31/15 Sept 1-30/15 Oct 1-31/15 Nov 1-30/15 Dec 1-31/15 Jan 1-31/16

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Canola at this time

Futures May-15 May-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15 Jul-15 Nov-15 Nov-15 Nov-15 Nov-15 Jan-16 Jan-16

Net Price (After Basis) $9.66 $9.78 $10.00 $10.09 $10.09 $10.09 $9.59 $9.59 $9.59 $9.59 $9.58 $9.65

Futures May-15 May-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15 Jul-15 Nov-15 Nov-15 Nov-15 Nov-15 Jan-16 Jan-16

Net Price (After Basis) $9.66 $9.78 $10.00 $10.09 $10.09 $10.09 $9.59 $9.59 $9.59 $9.59 $9.58 $9.65

FEED BARLEY Delivery Period

Futures

Feb-15

None

Net Price (After Basis) $3.20

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) no cash bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) no cash bids

OATS 2CW Delivery Period

Futures

Feb-15 Mar-15

Mar-15 May-15

Delivery Period

Futures

Feb-15 Mar-15

Mar-15 May-15

Net Price (After Basis) $2.60 $2.60

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) no cash bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) no cash bids

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MILLING OATS Net Price (After Basis) $2.70 $2.70

Grain prices started the month of February looking come out of the gate running – mainly from their January shadow (much like the groundhog did, but you probably don’t need a rodent to tell you if winter’s over or not if you live in Western Canada).

Most of North American’s major growing regions are starting to see some actual winter weather after the warm reprieve in the middle-to-end of January (two-pairs-of-longjohns temperatures if you will).

Managed money continues to bet that grain prices will continue to decline as the net turn to bearish sentiment reflects what happened in the month of January. Some analysts are pointing to the soybean net short position as being near record levels in September but that hedge funds still have room to run to the almost 80,000 net short position held in September in wheat. Here’s the thing – those numbers mean little to the fundamentals of the market. Sure, it makes for a good headline in the papers and blogs but that’s it. The market will move where it has to.

Recently, StatsCan released its Dec. 31st stocks report and for the most part, grain supply is less ample than last year but it’s hard to totally agree that this is a big deal because we did produce a record crop in Canada in 2013 and grain movement wasn’t that spectacular that winter. Canola fell but quickly rebounded as the report showed there were 11.1 million tonnes of the oilseed still available by the end of 2014, higher than the 10.7 million-tonne average trade guess. On-farm canola stocks were pegged at 9.9 million tonnes compared to commercials holding 1.2 million tonnes (or 33 per cent more than they did at the end of 2013). Comparably, total wheat inventories came in below expectations at 24.8 million tonnes, mainly thanks to less durum being available than the trade was guessing (4.06 million tonnes versus the 4.2 million-tonne expectation).

Flax supply was much higher than 2013 at 608,000 tonnes thanks to increased acres while both peas and lentils stocks were much lower a 1.56 million and 755,000 tonnes respectively as a good export pace has helped farmers open bin doors. Oat and barley stocks were also lower than last year’s levels at 2.5 million and 5.4 million tonnes respectively.

What is undeniable is that farm margins globally look to be tightening over the next year, possibly two. The big bearish shift is being led by soybeans with the big South American crop coming to market as we speak. Specifically, American broker Allendale Inc. sees soybeans sliding down all the way to $8.07/bushel by Harvest 2015 (translation: look to lock some new crop in sooner than later).

As for corn, the market seems to be hovering in the $3.75 to $4.25 range but the recent unexpected uptick in the U.S. cattle herd suggests that more corn will be used for feed, helping price. Ultimately this is a positive for wheat too, but the size of the soybean market does have an imposing shadow.

Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a riskfree, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android).

His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855-332-7653). r001927216

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of February 6 , 2015 Last 435.30s 459.60s 456.00s 452.00s Last 531-0s 527-0s 529-0s 531-2s Last 506-6s 561-6s 565-0s 567-2s Last 721-0s 577-0s 580-6s 586-6s Last 283-4s 285-0s 285-6s Last 973-4s 980-0s 985-4s Last 31.82s 32.04s 32.22s Last 329.4s 323.1s 320.7s Last 385-6s 394-0 401-4s

Change - 2.00 + 0.90 + 1.30 + 0.40 Change + 14-0 + 1-2 + 1-6 + 2-6 Change + 2-3 - 2-2 - 1-2 + 0-2 Change +22-0 - 2-0 - 2-2 - 2-2 Change - 4-2 - 0-4 - 0-6 Change - 7-6 - 7-6 - 7-2 Change + 0.11 + 0.12 + 0.11 Change - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 Change + 0-4 + 0-6 + 1-0

Open 0.00 459.10 454.60 451.60 Open 0-0 526-4 528-0 529-0 Open 0-0 564-0 566-6 567-0 Open 0-0 578-6 582-4 589-0 Open 287-6 285-4 286-6 Open 981-2 988-0 992-6 Open 31.76 31.99 32.22 Open 331.4 325.0 323.0 Open 385-0 393-0 400-4

High 435.30 461.50 457.80 453.90 High 531-0 534-0 535-0 536-2 High 506-6 573-2 574-4 576-0 High 721-0 585-0 588-2 595-0 High 291-0 290-0 286-6 High 987-4 993-6 999-0 High 32.14 32.35 32.53 High 333.9 327.2 325.0 High 389-4 397-0 404-4

Low 435.30 457.60 453.40 451.30 Low 531-0 516-4 518-6 521-0 Low 506-6 554-0 557-0 558-6 Low 721-0 567-4 571-6 580-0 Low 280-6 283-0 285-0 Low 971-2 977-6 983-2 Low 31.46 31.66 31.85 Low 328.2 322.0 320.1 Low 380-0 387-6 395-4

Prev. Stl. 437.30 458.70 454.70 451.60 Prev. Stl. 517-0 525-6 527-2 528-4 Prev. Stl. 506-0 564-0 566-2 567-0 Prev. Stl. 723-4 579-0 583-0 589-0 Prev. Stl. 287-6 285-4 286-4 Prev. Stl. 981-2 987-6 992-6 Prev. Stl. 31.71 31.92 32.11 Prev. Stl. 331.4 325.3 323.2 Prev. Stl. 385-2 393-2 400-4

Time 02/05/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/05/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/03/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/03/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15 Time 02/06/15 02/06/15 02/06/15

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Weekly Feed Grain Report - Week of Feb 2-6, 2015

Weekly Grain Report - February 6, 2015

Canola (#1)

February 6, 2015

January 30, 2015

January 9, 2015

February 7, 2014

Peace

$9.55

$9.30

$9.56

$8.69

North West

$9.79

$9.55

$9.63

$8.69

North East

$9.34

$9.50

$9.61

$8.64

Central

$9.38

$9.57

$9.77

$8.68

South

$9.76

$9.68

$9.65

$8.60

February 6, 2015

January 30, 2015

January 9, 2015

February 7, 2014

$11.33

$11.19

$11.21

$10.56

$0.91 vs Mar/15

$0.91 vs Mar/15

$0.95 vs Mar/15

$0.91 vs Mar/14

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Jan 26 - 30, 2015

Jan 5 - 9, 2015

Feb 3 - 7, 2014

Peace

$3.81

$3.74

$3.76

$3.60

North West

$3.95

$4.01

$4.05

$3.54

North East

$3.92

$3.98

$4.10

$3.69

Central

$4.13

$4.16

$4.22

$3.64

South

$4.66

$4.42

$4.46

-

Barley

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Jan 26 - 30, 2015

Jan 5 - 9, 2015

Feb 3 - 7, 2014

Peace

$2.06

$2.31

$2.29

$2.20

North West

$3.25

$3.34

$3.32

$2.42

North East

$3.50

$3.49

$3.47

$2.46

Central

$3.20

$3.36

$3.32

$2.66

South

$3.59

$3.69

$3.68

$2.94

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Jan 26 - 30, 2015

Jan 5 - 9, 2015

Feb 3 - 7, 2014

-

-

-

-

North West

$2.23

-

$2.37

$2.29

North East

-

-

$2.70

$2.00

Central

-

-

-

$2.36

South

-

-

-

-

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Jan 26 - 30, 2015

Jan 5 - 9, 2015

Feb 3 - 7, 2014

Peace

$8.48

$8.13

$8.00

$5.37

North West

$8.86

$8.44

$8.04

$5.56

North East

$8.51

$7.76

$7.76

$5.47

Central

$8.75

$8.35

$7.91

$5.41

South

$8.60

$8.04

$7.87

$5.41

Canola (ICE Prices)

Vancouver

Feed Wheat (#3 CW)

Oats (#2, 40-42lb)

Peace

Yellow Peas (#2)

Feed Wheat (58lbs/bu, Max 14.5% moisture)

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This Week

Last Month

Last Year

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Jan 5 - 9, 2015

Feb 3 - 7, 2014

$5.47 ($5.39 - $5.52) $5.33 ($5.25 - $5.39) $5.39 ($5.36 - $5.44) $5.36 ($5.31 - $5.50) $5.33 ($5.28 - $5.39) $4.90 ($4.79 - $5.01) $4.49 ($4.38 - $4.71)

$5.61 ($5.58 - $5.63) $5.50 ($5.33 - $5.58) $5.58 ($5.52 - $5.66) $5.61 ($5.47 - $5.77) $5.50 ($5.44 - $5.58) $4.95 ($4.84 - $5.06) $4.54 ($4.35 - $4.68)

$4.27 ($4.22 - $4.30) $4.22 ($4.16 - $4.30) $4.22 ($4.14 - $4.30) $4.14 ($4.08 - $4.19) $4.14 ($4.03 - $4.19) $3.95 ($3.86 - $4.03) $3.67 ($3.51 - $3.84)

Last Month

Last Year

$6.48 ($6.40 - $6.59) $6.42 ($6.37 - $6.53) $6.64 ($6.53 - $6.75) $6.48 ($6.37 - $6.59) $6.50 ($6.42 - $6.59) $6.26 ($6.10 - $6.40) $6.42 ($6.26 - $6.50)

$5.88 ($5.77 - $5.93) $5.85 ($5.77 - $5.93) $5.93 ($5.85 - $6.01) $5.91 ($5.85 - $6.01) $5.88 ($5.77 - $5.96) $5.80 ($5.72 - $5.93) $4.79 ($4.52 - $4.93)

Last Month

Last Year

$4.33 ($4.31 - $4.35) $4.25 ($4.20 - $4.31) $4.27 ($4.25 - $4.29) $4.14 ($4.05 - $4.18) $3.81 ($3.77 - $3.88) $4.07 ($3.96 - $4.16) $3.05 ($2.92 - $3.09)

$4.51 ($4.46 - $4.46) $4.18 ($4.09 - $4.25) $4.29 ($4.25 - $4.31) $4.11 ($4.05 - $4.18) $3.83 ($3.79 - $3.96) $4.14 ($4.03 - $4.20) $3.27 ($3.09 - $3.35)

$3.48 ($3.42 - $3.53) $3.35 ($3.27 - $3.40) $3.29 ($3.24 - $3.33) $3.11 ($3.07 - $3.18) $2.94 ($2.90 - $2.98) $3.09 ($3.00 - $3.14) $2.29 ($2.20 - $2.37)

Today

Last Month

Last Year

$2.78 ($2.70 - $2.84) $2.73 ($2.68 - $2.82) $2.76 ($2.71 - $2.82) $2.70 ($2.62 - $2.79) $2.73 ($2.71 - $2.81) $2.51 ($2.44 - $2.58) $2.17 ($2.04 - $2.24)

$2.75 ($2.68 - $2.81) $2.70 ($2.62 - $2.75) $2.73 ($2.68 - $2.78) $2.68 ($2.62 - $2.75) $2.70 ($2.62 - $2.75) $2.53 ($2.44 - $2.59) $2.02 ($1.85 - $2.10)

$2.48 ($2.41 - $2.53) $2.53 ($2.44 - $2.58) $2.48 ($2.38 - $2.54) $2.50 ($2.39 - $2.59) $2.44 ($2.34 - $2.53) $2.41 ($2.31 - $2.48) $1.93 ($1.82 - $2.00)

Feed Peas (Max 4% fm allowable

Lethbridge Brooks Calgary Red Deer Edmonton Wainwright Grande Prairie

$6.42 ($6.34 - $6.56) $6.40 ($6.26 - $6.53) $6.56 ($6.42 - $6.64) $6.53 ($6.48 - $6.64) $6.45 ($6.37 - $6.53) $6.37 ($6.21 - $6.45) $6.12 ($5.93 - $6.29)

Feed Barley (288g per 1/2L, max of 15% moisture)

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Feb 4 - 1,653 Head

Feb 5 - 1,380 Head

Feb 3 - 1,423 Head

$330.00 $310.00 $290.00 $265.00 $245.00 $220.00 $210.00 $195.00

$390.00 $345.00 $323.00 $288.00 $266.00 $245.00 $228.00 $215.00

$320.00 $300.00 $295.00 $240.00 $220.00 $218.00 $218.00 $218.00

$382.00 $360.00 $338.00 $295.00 $261.00 $240.00 $229.00 $229.00

$360.00 $310.00 $290.00 $255.00 $230.00 $210.00 $195.00 $195.00

$391.00 $373.00 $339.00 $294.00 $268.00 $243.00 $228.00 $228.00

$295.00 $280.00 $270.00 $245.00 $225.00 $210.00 $195.00 $175.00

$350.00 $312.00 $295.00 $271.00 $246.00 $230.00 $215.00 $200.00

$300.00 $255.00 $240.00 $230.00 $205.00 $195.00 $190.00 $190.00

$325.00 $315.00 $295.00 $262.00 $240.00 $215.00 $211.00 $211.00

$300.00 $285.00 $255.00 $235.00 $225.00 $195.00 $185.00 $185.00

$351.00 $328.00 $296.00 $266.00 $253.00 $230.00 $215.00 $215.00

Jan 29 - 840 Head

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

$300.00 $295.00 $285.00 $275.00 $237.00 $220.00 $210.00 $190.00

$360.00 $330.00 $313.00 $294.00 $256.00 $238.00 $222.00 $214.00

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

$285.00 $280.00 $265.00 $250.00 $210.00 $205.00 $180.00 $170.00

$315.00 $305.00 $280.00 $270.00 $236.00 $220.00 $205.00 $185.00

D1 - D2 Cows $121.00 $133.00 D3 - D4 Cows $104.00 $118.00 Bologna Bulls $130.00 $155.00

Feb 5 - 710 Head Jan 20 - 389 Head FEEDER STEERS $300.00 $360.00 $315.00 $320.00 $305.00 $330.00 $290.00 $310.00 $275.00 $310.00 $278.00 $291.00 $265.00 $289.00 $258.00 $277.00 $240.00 $260.00 $239.00 $247.00 $218.00 $238.00 $225.00 $228.00 $210.00 $223.00 $220.00 $225.00 $190.00 $210.00 n/a n/a FEEDER HEIFERS $290.00 $335.00 $280.00 $290.00 $275.00 $300.00 $239.00 $256.00 $260.00 $280.00 $241.00 $258.00 $240.00 $265.00 $240.00 $258.00 $215.00 $235.00 $225.00 $237.00 $210.00 $226.00 n/a n/a $190.00 $212.00 n/a n/a $175.00 $200.00 n/a n/a SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows $122.00 $137.00 $125.00 $132.00 D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows $100.00 $118.00 $112.00 $124.00 Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls $125.00 $155.00 $135.00 $143.00

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D1 - D2 Cows $125.00 $142.00 D3 - D4 Cows $100.00 $118.00 Bologna Bulls $140.00 $165.00

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ANGUS

C ttle Directory Sawmill Angus Clarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB................. 780-836-2788 Silver S Red Angus Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB ........................ 780-876-6252 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-4340 Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ...................... 780-353-3355 Wallin Stock Farm Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ...................................... 780-864-8556

CHAROLAIS

Bar B Charolais George & Linda Bolin................................................. 250-785-5325 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Clear Lake Charolais Tim & Loretta Fawcett, Tiger Lily, AB....................... 780-674-5992 E Z Ranch Everett Laboucan, Driftpile, AB ................................. 780-355-2179 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 Lazy S Charolais Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-356-3611 Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ................... 780-665-3450 RDA Charolais Rick & Donna Alguire, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-2915 Rosebud Ranches Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079 Wrangler Charolais Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB ...................... 780-349-2982

GELBVIEHS

Milne’s Gelbvieh Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................ 780-835-2645

HEREFORDS

5 Star Herefords Cody Pugh, Cecil lake, BC ......................................... 250-781-3478 Aspen Ridge Stock Farm Jack & Jason Wells, Hythe, AB .................................. 780-356-2359 Benwyn Herefords Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................ 250-843-7575 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................. 780-685-2102 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................. 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB................. 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ..................................... 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ..................... 250-786-5232 McElroy Polled Herefords John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................ 250-785-6074 PHK Herefords Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB .......................................... 780-821-9409 Reber’s Polled Herefords Gerald & Sandy Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2161 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2337 Spring Mountain Stock Farm Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-354-2074

LIMOUSIN

BERCOL Limousin Bernie & Colleen Prefontaine, Edmonton, AB ........... 780-961-2403 Shawn & Adele Walsh ................................................ 780-921-3511

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC ......................................... 250-772-5116 DC Farms Doug & Carolyn Johnson, Barrhead, AB.................... 780-674-4098 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC.................. 250-781-3617 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................ 780-349-2135 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB............................ 780-789-4055 Hillview Farms R & C Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ........................ 780-938-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB .................. 780-685-2141 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan & Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC ................................................................ 250-747-2618 Sequin Cattle Company Bob & Monica Sequin, Quesnel, BC .......................... 250-747-1331

RED POLL

Shadow Creek Red Poll Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............. 250-827-3293

SALERS

Grundke Family Salers Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB ......... 780-924-2464

SHORTHORNS

Tamarack Shorthorns Alvin & Deanna Johnson, Brownvale, AB ................. 780-597-3973

SIMMENTALS

Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy Albrecht, Spirit River, AB ................... 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 CRM Simmentals Chad & Stacy Meunier, Barrhead, AB ........................ 780-674-7713 Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ......................... 250-780-2141 Flatrock Valley Simmentals Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC................................ 250-781-3580 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................. 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 KRS Simmentals Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC .................................... 250-249-5332 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB.............................. 780-518-6572 Lone Stone Farms Lonnie & Karen Brown, Westlock, AB ...................... 250-349-5524 Moonlite Farm Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165 Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB .............. 780-353-2284 O Double E Simmentals Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................ 780-356-2113 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB............................... 780-785-2045 Tri-K Simmentals Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-831-7999 Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB ............. 780-957-2814 Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ........................... 780-524-2790 Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ....................................... 780-524-3939

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Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................. 250-630-2146 Aspen Hill Red Angus George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB ...................... 780-774-2404 Bar 4A Cattle Co. Hugh Atkin & Joleen Meservy, LaGlace, AB ............. 780-512-3641 Battle River Black Angus Ron Gordey, Manning, AB ......................................... 780-836-2584 Binks Angus Farm Evan & Melanie Binks, Grande Prairie, AB ............... 780-539-7919 Blast Angus Farm Brent & Lia Long, Houston, BC ................................. 250-845-3500 Canyon Tree Farms Inc. L Jackson & H Hooke, Fort St. James, BC ................. 250-996-8180 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB................. 780-523-5077 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB ........... 780-674-5773 Clear River Red Angus Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ........... 800-667-2251 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Double A Stock Farm Steve & Hazel Tofteland, Valhalla, AB....................... 780-356-2454 Double M Ranching M McConnell & J Madden, DC, BC .......................... 250-782-7875 Dwajo Angus Dwayne & Joanne Emery, Camp Creek, AB .............. 780-674-4410 Figure 8 Angus Paul & Coleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB .................. 780-597-2001 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................ 780-568-3906 Flyaway Red Angus Dale Schwerdt, Worsley, AB....................................... 780-685-2531 Gemvale Stock Farm Don & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC ................. 250-759-4717 Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC................ 250-786-5478 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB ..................... 780-864-8918 Jones Land & Cattle Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB ......................... 780-674-6377 KBJ Round Farms Jim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB............ 780-348-5638 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ................... 250-787-0970 Lookout Stock Farm Roy & Cindy Bjorklund, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3530 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB .............. 780-836-2049 Marberly Angus Kim Beaudette, Houston, BC...................................... 250-847-7483 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-354-2726 Nine Mile Ranch Al & Lorraine Sanford, Quesnel, BC.......................... 250-249-5469 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB .................. 780-523-5356 Poplar Meadows Angus Monty & Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC ..................... 250-845-3050 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC ......................... 250-827-3364 Red Moon Angus Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof, BC........................ 250-567-9762 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ................................ 780-835-4338 Rocky Creek Red Angus Les & Alison Keutzer, Lone Prairie, BC..................... 250-788-9858 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ................................... 780-835-0463

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Humourist takes a look

Dog as step stool was a chore thing

By Celia Rivenbark Tribune News Service (TNS) While the rest of the world was fretting over Sarah Palin's 6-year-old son using the family dog as a step stool so he could reach the sink to do the dishes, I was like, "Whoa. How do you get a kid to do dishes?"

My next thought was "Wonder if I could layer all four of my cats in a tower of pliable fur in order to reach the shelf in my bedroom closet?"

One looked at me as if he could read my mind. His response is unprintable in a family newspaper.

So here's the thing: I'm no fan of Palin (but then y'all knew that), but I'm a huge fan of kids doing housework of any kind even if it means they have to build a flippin'

tower of dogs to reach those leaf-choked gutters.

I'm no fan of dogs either (but then y'all knew that). I often have to explain that I don't "hate" dogs; I just don't get them. This doesn't mean, as some rude humans have implied, that I "have no soul" or "must've been dropped on my head at birth" or "don't understand the symbiotic purity of unconditional love from a heart unmarred by life's cruelty and an unfair world."

Especially that last.

So when the world paused from its New Year's resolutions to re-embrace cardio workouts and go to church to tsk-tsk over Palin's admittedly clueless decision to post a photo of her son, Trig, standing on the family black lab to get closer to the dishes in the sink, I found myself in a horrifying predicament. I didn't necessarily r001419330

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feel outraged and, worse still, I didn't think Palin's first response to critics (essentially, the dog will move it if needs to) was "tie a rock to her and see if she sinks" levels of witch. (Of course, she later must've borrowed the dog to use as a soap box because she went off on a nonsensical rant once she got her second wind so, OK, where's that rock?)

While I don't speak dog, some of my closest friends are besotted with them. From what I can tell, dogs are fairly able to let you know if they don't like something, such as being subbed in as a step stool at the kitchen sink. When they were Trig's age, my niece and nephew often used their golden retriever to rest their weary noggins on for long naps.

It's rather a disservice to a breed that is particularly bright, from what I'm told, to think that it isn't smart enough to, well, move, if it's uncomfortable.

PETA, an animal rights organization known for its zany sense of humor, immediately condemned the dogas-step stool photo without once mentioning the true miracle that a kid was voluntarily doing chores using the tools at hand.

I don't expect to ever, EVER agree with Sarah Palin about anything again, so let's just pretend that, like the time I ate chitlins because I thought they were macaroni, it never happened. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is the best-selling author of seven humor collections. Visit her website at www.celiarivenbark.com.)

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PET IDENTIFICATION Recently, there has been a lot of concern in the Dawson Creek area about pets that are going missing or are potentially being stolen. Studies show that at least 1/3 of pets are lost at least once in their lifetime.

I recently attended the North American Veterinary Conference and listened to a talk on feline medicine and it was found that 40% of lost cats are indoor cats. So, even if you have a pet that is only kept indoors they can be lost! As pet owners, we should be aware that there is the potential that our pet may get lost at some point in their life. There are multiple ways to identify your pet that can help increase the chances of recovering them if they are lost.

Microchips are very small devices (they are the size of a grain of rice) that are injected under the skin in your pet. They can then be detected using scanners. Each chip has its own individual number that shows up on the scanner when it is scanned. Most veterinary clinics and shelters have scanners. There are several advantages to microchips. They are relatively painless and easy to implant and can be implanted on awake animals. They can’t be removed or lost like a collar can. The main

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disadvantage of a microchip is that it can only be read with a scanner, so the pet has to be brought to a clinic or shelter that has a scanner in order for it to be identified.

Tags on collars are another way to identify your pet.

There are a variety of collars and tags available and they can be ordered online or purchased in pet stores or veterinary clinics. I really like the tags that rivet to the collar as they don’t wear out or fall off as frequently as the dangle tags. Tags are nice because they are relatively inexpensive and they can be seen by anyone. Lots of people will put their phone number on the tag so if somebody finds your pet they can call the owner directly and immediately. There are collars that are designed to break or stretch if they get caught up on something making them safer for your pet. Unfortunately collars and tags can be lost or removed so they should be used in conjunction with a more permanent identification.

Some pets really dislike the collar when it is first put on if they haven’t previously worn them, but the majority of pets will accept them within a week or two. If you have a collar on your pet, please check it regularly to ensure it is the correct fit. Occasionally we see collars

that have become too tight and resulted in injuries to pets because owners haven’t been checking them on a regular basis.

Tattoos are another common form of pet identification. Tattoos are usually put in the right ear of a pet. They consist of letters and numbers. The letters are used to identify the veterinary clinic where the tattoo was done and the numbers help the clinic identify the patient. Again they are a visual form of identification that anybody can read. A phone call to your local shelter or clinic will help find the owner of the pet. The disadvantages of tattoos are that they can only be done in an anesthetized patient and they can occasionally become faded or illegible. We usually recommend getting the tattoo done at the same time as other procedures involving anesthesia such as spays or neuters.

Horses and cattle also can be lost or stolen. Tattoos, microchips, ear tags and brands are all methods of identifying them so they can be identified.

Having photographs of your animal and knowing distinguishing markings or scars can also be helpful if they go missing. Social media is a wonderful tool to help get the word out that an animal missing and help with reuniting them with their owners.

If you have any questions about the types of pet identification, feel free to contact the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic.

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Recognizing that internet access is still a barrier in some regions, all of the webpage’s content will be available on USB data sticks.

Producers needing to access the information offline can pick up a USB stick at some industry events or through a direct request to the Beef Cattle Research Council.

The project is a collaborative effort among the Beef Cattle Research Council, Alberta Beef Producers, Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan, the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Funding was provided by Alberta’s Growing Forward 2 Livestock Welfare Delivery Agent Program. Growing Forward 2 is a federal-provincial-territorial government initiative to drive an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

The groups expect that the new, easily accessible and user-friendly resources will not only lead to improved bottom lines for cowcalf producers, but also prevent animal welfare concerns during cold winter months.

Much like other crops last year, oats suffered from some quality issues.

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The first day of this annual school features direct market livestock sessions geared to helping make direct market livestock operations more profitable. It’s an opportunity to connect with producer peers and experts while learning about direct market meat regulations, feed rationing for small scale livestock operations, integrated grazing and pasture management from leading experts.

The second day dovetails into the horticulture sessions, with an entire stream of direct marketing sessions. Attendees can take in a session on the ins and outs of value-adding and connecting with restaurants with unique products, and learn about working with the media, food safety and being more efficient in their farm operation.

In addition to the specific sessions, the school features a trade show, as well as a full social evening (including food) on the first evening (Thursday), featuring a visit and presentations of awards by the Honourable Verlyn Olson, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. The annual general meeting of the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association will be held at noon on Thursday.

For more information and to register, go to www.albertafarmfresh.com.

Contact: Rob Spencer 310-FARM (3276)

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Marketing cull cows

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Marketing cull cows is an important aspect of a cowcalf operation.

Common reasons for culling a cow are that she has either lost her calf or she has been diagnosed open at weaning. Also, cows who have had calving difficulty, whose calves do poorly, or who have a bad disposition could be culled. Other culling factors include physical problems, such as udder or chronic foot trouble.

“The benefits of culling cows from a beef herd include higher calf crop percentages and lower health related problems,” said Neil Blue, market specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Vermilion. “Weaning is a logical time to cull unproductive cows since it is the end of a production cycle. For spring calving herds, other appropriate culling times for cows failing to calve or losing their calf are the spring or summer.”

At culling time, a decision is made either to sell cull cows immediately, leave them with the herd in anticipation of increased cow prices, or separate and feed them a higher grain diet before sale. That decision is based on such factors as expected price changes, feeding costs verses potential weight gain, grade improvement potential and available facilities and time.

“Cow prices have a seasonal pattern based on both demand and the number of slaughter cows for sale,” said Blue. “November and December cull cow marketings are much higher than the numbers marketed in

July and August. Marketings continue to be high in January as many producers delay sales into a new tax year. Marketing volumes typically remain stable from April through August as producers sell open cows or cows that have lost a calf.”

“Cull cow prices are usually the lowest in November and December when marketing volumes are the highest. Prices typically begin to improve in February, and from April through August, the cull cow price tends to be seasonally high. During this period, cull numbers are lower and demand for hamburger, the primary use of slaughter cow meat, is higher. This usually is the best time to sell cows that have failed to calve, have lost their calf, or for any fall calving cows that are open.

“The longer term average annual beef cow culling rate is about 11 per cent of the herd. Compared to 2013, 2014 cow slaughter was down about nine per cent in Canada and down about 14 per cent in the U.S. Despite the drop in cow slaughter from 2013, Canfax estimates that the 2014 Canadian beef cow culling rate was still about 13 per cent. This implies that Canada’s beef cow numbers are likely to be down again in the January 1st cattle inventory report. Because of reduced U.S. cow slaughter, the weak Canadian dollar and continued strong demand for ground beef, cull cow prices are likely to remain historically high near-term. However, it is prudent to keep the seasonal supply and demand factors in mind when making the culling decisions."

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Caseydale Farms Limited in Burlington, N.S., about 60 kilometres north of Halifax, is operated by 29-yearold Chris Casey and his father, Brian. And it’s always been a matter of when – not if – Chris would take over the farm.

Chris grew up in the barn working alongside his father and grandfather, Keith. The two senior generations started the dairy farm in 1977 and operated it for over 20 years as a partnership. In the late 1990s, they expanded the operation with the purchase of a neighbouring farm, incorporating at the same time, with Brian having 80 per cent ownership.

Meanwhile, Chris continued to fall in love with dairy farming. He graduated from the former Nova Scotia Agricultural College, now Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, in 2005 with a diploma in agriculture business, a minor in animal science and the goal of improving and modernizing the family farm.

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demanding. The choice to move to robotic milkers was a specific move to define his operation and his life.

He still works eight to 10 hours a day, but with the automated system he’s linked to the milker with a cell phone app, which calls or sends a text message if there’s a problem. If he’s not in the barn, he’s able to check on the equipment via the app and make adjustments if need be. At the barn, the system is operated at a touch-screen computer.

Robotics Quick Facts.

• About 10,000 commercial dairies. worldwide use robotic milkers in herds of all sizes, up from 2,000 in 2002.

• The 1,000 or so North American farms using robotics are mostly in Canada and the northeastern United States.

• Some research shows milk production increases with robotic milkers, with production from a single system ranging between 63 and 73 pounds of milk per cow per day, on average.

• Robotic milkers came to North America in 1999.

S o u rc e : Jack Rodenburg, a housing design and robotic milking consultant with DairyLogix in Woodstock, Ont., and former extension expert with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. For more, you can find his 2013 presentation called Success Factors for Automatic Milking at dairylogix.com/Document_00.pdf.

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the farm was in need of a new barn and an updated milking parlour. It seemed a perfect time to include an automated system. With several years of farming under his belt and his desire to continue in the business, it also seemed the perfect time to begin transferring the farm to the third generation.

Chris and his father decided to expand for the sake of succession – and success.

“We wouldn’t have done the robots if I didn’t want to farm,” Chris says.

When they built the new barn, they incorporated two DeLaval VMSTM robotic milkers, designing the new facility around the machines’ specifications. At the same time, Chris was allotted a 25 per cent share of the farm, which cemented the succession plan.

Technology brings balance Along with solidifying his future with the robotic milkers, Chris is also taking charge of his lifestyle.

The gruelling daily schedule of a dairy farmer is well known – early morning and evening milking every day.

While Chris loves farming, he admits that like other dairy farmers, he found milking at 4 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Wintering Site

by Kaitlin McLachlan (Crop Program Coordinator, PCBFA) We are, we hope, about half through the winter, and are likely starting to see some accumulation of manure on our wintering sites. Due to the increasing number of producers wintering in fields as opposed to in corrals, our manure handling is drastically reduced. The majority of nutrients left in winter feeding sites are around feeding, watering and bedding areas as this is where livestock spend the majority of the time. When producers use in-field winter feeding sites like bale or swath grazing, nutrients deposited around feeding areas will be more evenly distributed than in confined feeding systems. The main nutrients we talk about are Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P).

Most frequently when we think about issues coming from our wintering sites, it is due to runoff. Most of this runoff (80% according to the University of Manitoba) is due to snowmelt before the ground thaws. In these conditions, nutrients have no opportunity to be absorbed by the soil. Runoff in the winter results in R001971904

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more nutrient transport than runoff in the winter, which typically results in more nutrient leaching. When leaching does occur, the nutrients are carried down, through the root zone and potentially into groundwater aquifers. Gaseous loss of nitrogen through ammonia gas and nitrous oxide are also possibilities that impact air quality.

Wintering sites that are selected with nutrient management in mind and are properly managed can benefit poor soils by contributing nutrients and organic matter, which can help improve soil structure and health. So how do we select a wintering site that will benefit us in the long run, and lower the risk of environmental risks?

There are 5 aspects of a wintering site that we should look at when making an assessment as to where to put our wintering site and those are (from Alberta Nutrient Management Planning Guide): • Soil physical properties (look for sandy loam or clay loam because of higher water holding capacity and limited leaching) • Slope (gently sloping or flat land present less risk for runoff and increased nutrient transport) • Water bodies (there is always a potential risk to water quality when sites are close to water bodies) • Problematic soil conditions (salinity, pH, solonetzic soils, organic soils, eroded soils – these can limit the potential for benefits from wintering sites) • Past and current site management (can help identify any changes in management that could be beneficial) Now that we have a site selected, management of the site will help reduce the environmental risks associated with nutrient accumulation on these wintering sites. We can do this by preventing the buildup of feed and manure. Feed can build up if we continuously feed too much, or if there is a great deal of feed wasted, both of which can be managed. Feed wastage depends on feed quality, feeding system, and how livestock access feed. For example swath grazing, grazing annual forages or stockpiled forage feed wastage has a low impact on nutrient loading the field because the feed waste is scattered across the field. Compared to processing or unrolling

bales, where cattle tend to linger around the feeding area, so both feed waste and manure accumulate here.

When using bales in our wintering sites, whether its bale grazing, processing or unrolling, ensuring that the feeding area is moved frequently to more evenly distribute feed waste and manure. In cases where whole bales are fed, the nutrients will build up in a circle around the bale. Feed waste can be beneficial for building soil organic matter, and some waste is unavoidable. For bale and swath grazing, the use of limiting fences can help to reduce feed wastage by making cattle clean up after themselves. Feed waste can be beneficial for building soil organic matter, and some waste is unavoidable. For bale and swath grazing, the use of limiting fences can help to reduce feed wastage by making cattle clean up after themselves.

The use of portable feeders can reduce feed wastage as well, and by moving the feeders, manure is distributed evenly across the field. By evenly distributing manure deposits and feed wastage, not only are nutrients evenly distributed as well, but by also limiting feed wastage, there is not a buildup of feed to impede plant growth for the next year.

Nutrient accumulation from wintering sites can be beneficial and environmental risks, depending on our management. (from Sustainable management of Nutrients on the Landscape for In-field Livestock Winter Feeding Systems)

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Accurate records essential to maintain healthy herds past ones, and track effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies used in the past.

McAllister says record keeping varies in the industry, with many commercial feedlots keeping structured data for their animals.

“They gather that information and use it on their management practices based on the degree of risk the cattle have of potentially developing an infection,” McAllister says.

Record keeping may be less diligent among some smaller producers in the cow/calf industry. This can reflect their reduced use of antibiotics than feeding operations, and having far fewer animals than feedlots.

While antibiotic use can eventually lead to resistance as bacteria naturally evolves and adapts, “by using the right antibiotic at the right concentration, we minimize the likelihood of resistance developing,” McAllister says.

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Farmers administering antibiotics to their animals should do so in consultation with a veterinarian or other trained professional as often as possible, says Tim McAllister, principal research scientist of ruminant nutrition and microbiology.

In doing so, “they can ensure they use the right antibiotic at the right level at the right time to treat the right bacteria that’s responsible for the infection they’re trying to control,” McAllister says.

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Thursday, February 26, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 5, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.

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Bred Cow & Heifer Sale: Saturday, February 28 – 10:00 a.m.

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Monday, March 16, 2015 – 11:00 a.m.

Regular horse sales on the third Saturday of each month Next sale

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Courtesy John Deere January 23-2015 MOLINE, Illinois (January 23, 2015) - Deere & Company today announced it will make workforce adjustments at several factories in Iowa and Illinois. The actions include indefinite layoffs at five locations that build agricultural equipment as well as an extended inventory adjustment shutdown at another factory.

In addition, Deere said it has added new jobs at two locations that build construction and forestry equipment.

Deere said the workforce adjustments reflect the economic forecast included in the company's November 2014 earnings report as the company continues to align the size of its manufacturing workforce to market demand for products.

The changes will place approximately 910 employees on indefinite layoff from facilities in Iowa and Illinois. Deere said the approximate number of layoffs at each location include 565 total at three locations in Waterloo, IA; 300 at the Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA; and 45 employees at Harvester Works in East Moline, IL.

In addition, approximately 500 employees at Deere's Seeding and Cylinder facility in Moline will go on an extended inventory adjustment shutdown. That location typically has a seasonal inventory adjustment this time of year. For Seeding and Cylinder employees, the adjustment shutdown is expected to end in late summer.

The layoffs announced today are effective at different dates for each location. They begin in early February and most are effective in late March. Today's announcement is in addition to workforce adjustments announced in August.

Meanwhile, Deere has added 220 new jobs at construction and forestry factories in Iowa. These two factories Dubuque Works and Davenport Works – have each added 110 new jobs. Deere said nearly all of these positions have been filled by individuals who had been working for Deere at other locations but were laid off after the company announced workforce reductions at agricultural equipment factories in August.

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MARKET REPORT On Thursday February 5, 2015, 710 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek.

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CAMROSE, AB 4716 – 38th St. (780) 672-2452

LOUGHEED, AB HIGH RIVER, AB Hwy 13 & 52nd St. 90 – 12th Ave., SE (780) 386-3755 (403) 652-2414

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD Ph: 780-864-3731,

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www.rossequip.ca

Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 Web site:

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Feb 06 - 2015

Versatile Delta Track DT500 - DT550 In Stock

Call for a Quote

Call for a Quote 100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, $412,400 Blowout 345,000

Call for a Quote 2014 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110gpm Call for a Quote hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *475100 800/70R38 Firestone 394,700 2014 DT550 Versatile 550 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera LEASE to Own this 550 Versatile Tractor *535,100 36” Tracks, introductory offer 468,700 10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $30,340 + rv 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $36,420

2013 310 Versatile 310hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders L/3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto *278500 20.8R42D, 16.9R30S 223,300

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$29,315

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

Free form 10’ hydraulic ro Free form 10’ manual win

LEASE to Own 310 Vers Tractor

Call for a Quote Call for a Quote 120’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 $450,400 Blowout 365,000

32’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs *95200 Brg wear grds Intro 85,900 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, *99200 Intro

2015 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *469100 800/70R38 Firestone 390,700

16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PU msrp $209,300 2014

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $18,200 + rv

Call for a Quote

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35’ M155 MD Swathe

2014 DT500 Versatile 500 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera *514100 36” Tracks, introductory offer 450,700

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $31,340

30’ 2004 9352 MacDon

30’ 960 table, guage wheels Reg 75,250 #153507

Buy now Old Price D

90,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580 Call for a Quote

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $34,400

Call for a Quote 120’ 2015 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer AWS $508,450 Blowout 402,000

LEASE to Own this 500 Versatile Tractor

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $29,335 + rv

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $33,200

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm *38960

34,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 3,500

LEASE to Own DF22 A

2013 120’ Boom SX275 Versatile Sprayer 275hp Cum,5 spd Allison AutoTran air ride suspension, 1200 gal Tank, Auto steer, 300 gps, tilt, A/boom, accu boom.

$328,250 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, PTO 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite msrp $310,200 Only $195,000

NEW $225,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $19,900 Tier 3

12-S/A Lease pay LEASE to Own Drier &

12-S/A Lease pay

Call for a Quote

70’ML 970 “ALIVE” shank monitor, D/S Air Drill 5 section, 634 bu tank, 4th tank

379,000

*415100 520x85R38 duals

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $33,330

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,000

90’ 2005 8500 Willmar Sprayer 200hp 2300hrs

New 825 gal/tank, 380/90R46, crop/divider auto-boom Trimble Ez –boom, Ez Auto Steer, 710 tire avail $10k $ 135,300 #85107 new hydro 109,900

LEASE to Own Drier &

12-S/A Lease pay

Fall Blow Out.

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 4 hyd 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite msrp $295,200 Only $185,000

20’ V-Wing Ditcher, 32’ V-Wing Ditcher,

2013 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt wts 540/1000pto *227,400 489 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $189,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,190

Blow Out to 01-27-15

$1,179us

$45,100 to Feb 27 mounted $34,900 Premium Tractor.

98,000 157,500 Buy before Feb 27-15 & get a Unverferth rebate of

16’ HLA Quick-tach 6 Way dozer 42”mouldboard, 20” guard, 40” lift, fits big frame Versatile 435-up

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,500

intro intro

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $59,550 1 only 49,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 5,000 Buy before Feb 27-15 & get a Unverferth rebate of

SOLD Blow Out Price.

2014 - 2375 Versatile 375hp 710/70R38 duals 4 hyd 16’ HLA Quick-tach 6 Way dozer $45100 34,900 318,220 radio, work lites 1 Only 185,000

Jan. Special only cnt$219,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $19,200

2013 305 Versatile FWD 305hp 20.8R42 dual 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm hyd 4 hyd

*257,400 radio, work lites 1 Only 16’ 6way Quick Tach Degelman Dozer

189,900 32,900 2004 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 3075h

Feb. Special only cnt$222,800 $125,200 710/70R38 duals,

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $19,200

QUICK & SIMPL in lue of 8” X 4” WIDE SCREW P

$ 119,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $14,125

$2,179us

1300 bu G/Cart tarp 50” tires $99,130 520 Scale 5 point system

85,900 8,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,000

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Toll Free Instock, 40km

Ross Chrysler Since 1948

ROSS CHRYSLER

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, 99,200 wt 10,600 lbs only 93,000

er 148hp,600/65R28,

UR, H/D Trans, HID lite

167,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$8,900

ayments OAC

$14,155

oller add nch roller add

5,000 3,800

All Payments 0 down, 3.99% for 84 mbw=months-bi-weekly payments. OAC, except used V6 Dsl & Air Ride

$159,999

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40 mpg

15 D1500 Longhorn CC4X4SB v738634

Requires 1 hyd outlet has Electro-hyd Joy-switch 80-150 hp, max tractor weight 25000#

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

$409-84 mbw 40 mpg

Feb 06 - 2015 All Programs deducted

32 mpg

MSRP $69,650

59,990

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Diesel

MSRP $80,750

MSRP $51,940

67,900

f48,600

$482-84 mbw 15 Limited AWD 8spd, V6vvt i235486 $342-84 mbw 14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i508729 Coil Susp

Diesel

34 mpg

4200 10’-16’ $17,545 1 only $14,900

MSRP $58,950

DK, MD, 1852 hrs s, 540x70R24, 11x16 rear

48,800

1014

14 D1500 SLT V6d 8ACC4X4SB i872538

$49,000

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

$345-84 mbw 40 mpg

DF22 Driers, 2 Gone 1014 Farm Boy Unloader

reg 43,500

37,500

15Journey R/T AWD 3.6L i100358

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

66,500 $36,300 14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i953715 $472-84 mbw

34 mpg

MSRP $37,940

$338-84 mbw

$247-84 mbw

40 mpg

Coil Susp

Diesel

MSRP $58,950

47,600

14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i661523

MSRP $79,350

MSRP $38,130

MSRP $80,450

34,900

14Journey R/T AWD 3.6L i339353

32 mpg

67,900

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i394726 Diesel

$496-84 mbw Coil Susp

1214 MSRP $44,930

MSRP $66,950

14 D1500 Laramie V6 8A CC4X4SB i269602

AB Drier $245,000

y OAC of $

V8, Air Susp

21,200

$400-84 mbw

MSRP $76,750

41,800

55,200

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L v279388

$281-84 mbw

26 mpg

64,700

14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i377692

$459-84 mbw Coil Susp

Diesel

150 Gen $281,000

y OAC of $

24,300

200 Gen $290,000

y OAC of $

MSRP $60,450

1214 Renn Unloader 12’

reg 54,500

47,500

25,800

49,700

14 G1500 LaramieV8 QC4X4 8ASB i620546 V8, Air Susp

$353-84 mbw

26 mpg

MSRP $45,130

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i764412

$41,700 15 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB v726706

36 mpg

MSRP f 78,350

$66,600

Coil Susp

Diesel

3 Ph Gen Sets

150kw = 188kva = 201hp, 3ph gen 480v - 226 amp $47,900

$36,000

when sold w/drier

LE DRIER BASE cement.

FLANGE ON PILLINGS

10’ Bagger w/ 30” conveyor reg $56,500

$47,500

Your Dealer for PILLAR HEAVY HARROWS

MSRP $40,230

48,800

14 G1500 Laramie QC4X4 8ASB i945538 V6 Gas

$341-84 mbw

33 mpg

31,900

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i409382

15 G1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB v515446 $286-84 mbw 12 Town & Country 6spd i441459 V6 Gas

33 mpg

MSRP 59,100 52’ Heavy Harrow Intro

52,900

MSRP 63,100 60’ Heavy Harrow Intro

53,900

MSRP 68,100 72’ Heavy Harrow Intro

58,900

MSRP 75,100 84’ Heavy Harrow Intro

62,900

15 G1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB v808456 V6 Gas

33 mpg

MSRP f 71,150

$60,400

Diesel

MSRP $40,340

35,600

40,600

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing 1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

39,999

$299-84 mbw 15 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i238649

36 mpg

MSRP $49,250

$288-84 mbw

$61,300

MSRP $49,230

40,600

1200# hitch wt in trans

MSRP f 72,150

15 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i270653 Diesel

Bright silver

36 mpg

MSRP $48,750

Auto Lock

$234-84 mbw

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585386

$234-84 mbw

36 mpg

MSRP f 72,950

$61,500

15 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB v 070665

5.7L V8 Hemi VVT

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MSRP $58,850

SOLD MSRP $49,250

MSRP $40,340

$288-84 mbw 15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119386

$234-84 mbw

40,600

15 G1500 SLTV6 8AQC4X4SB v747451

MSRP $52,320

35,600

39,999

New 12 G2500 SLT CC 4x4LB i898473

$300-84 mbw

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D105 •17.5HP V-Twin Engine •Two Pedal Foot Control •42-inch Edge Mower Deck •Automatic Transmission

Retail $2225

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•24HP V-Twin Engine •54-inch Edge™ Deck •Hydro Transmission •8.5 mph Mowing Speed •48 Month / 300Hr Warranty

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Grande Prairie 780-532-8402 • Fairview 780-835-4440 • La Crete 780-928-3337 • Dawson Creek 250-782-4141 Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply. Offer valid from January 1 2015 until February 28 2015. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. 0% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere 1 Series Sub-Compact Utility Tractors. Down payment may be required. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, preparation charges and a $50 documentation fee will apply. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $166.67 for 60 months, total obligation is $10,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $14,696 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. NPNI Offer valid from January 1 2015 until February 28 2015. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. For purchases on your Multi-use Account for personal use. Offer is unconditionally interest free for the first 12 months. After the 12 month period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of 2.5% of the original amount financed is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum. Minimum purchase amount may be required. A statement of account will be provided monthly. Representative Amount Financed: $1,000, at 17.9% APR/AIR, monthly payment is $25 for 62 months, total obligation is $1,550, cost of borrowing is $550. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: is $8,657. Cost of borrowing is based on Representative Amount Financed and not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required and representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. In the event you default on this or any John Deere Financial Multi-use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances on your Multi-use Account (including on this and all other Special Terms transactions on your Multi-use Account) will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% APR/AIR from the date of default until paid in full, and you will be required to make monthly payments on your Multi-use Account equal to 2.5% (personal use); 3.0% (commercial use) of the original amounts financed plus interest. Before operating or riding, always refer to the safety and operating information on the vehicle and in the operator’s manual

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New 2014 Trades in Stock! Check out ALL our Previously Owned Equipment Online at www.prairiecoastequipment.com COMBINES

COMBINES

TRACTORS

JD S690 (14) PRWD, Singles, Chopper, Yield Monitor, header. guidance ready

$599,000

2- JD S680 (14) PRWD, Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, C/w Header

JD 9870 (08) PRWD, Singles, Chopper, Yiled Monitor, Header

$475,000

JD 9870 (08) 2WD, Duals, Chopper, Yiled $199,000 Monitor, Guidance ready

2- JD 9560R (14) 560HP,/ Power Shift; Duals; Hydraulic Pump

$399,000

JD 9760, chopper, yield monitor, header, GS less mapping, 1934 Eng/1467 Sep Hrs $159,000

2-JD 9510R (14) 510HP, Power Shift; Duals, Hydraulic Pump

$390,000

JD S680, 2WD, Duals, Chopper, Header, $450,000 289 eng / 206 Sep hrs

$239,000

JD 9560RT (13) Hyd pump, JDLink Ultimate $419,000 3yrs, 4 idler weights, extended warranty

JD S680 (14) 2WD, Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Header

$445,000

$79,900

JD 9430, 425HP, 18F/6R Powershift trans, Duals, 78gpm Hyd Pump, 4SCV’s

$245,000

2- JD S680 (14) Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Guidance ready, Header

JD 9610 (99) Singles, Chopper, c/w header, yield monitor,

$443,500

$69,000

JD 9520 (07) 450HP, Powershift, Duals, 48gpm hyd pump, 4 SCV

$189,900

JD S680 (14) Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Guidance ready, Header

JD 9500 (97) Singles, Chopper, c/w header

$440,000

3-JD 9600 2WD, Singles, Chopper, c/ with header starting @

$26,500

JD S680 (14) 2WD, Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Guidance ready, Header

JD 9520 (02) 450HP, Powershift, Duals, Guidance ready, 800/70R38 Tires

$125,900

$430,000

JD 7720 (85) 2WD, Chopper, c/ with JD 212 Pickup, and JD922 Straight cut

$19,500

JD S670 (13) Duals, Chopper, yield monitor, guidance ready, c/w header

JD 8570 (95) 250HP, Syncro transmission, Duals, 5455 Hours

$79,900

$415,000

JD 7320 (07) 105HP, Cab, MFWD, Partial PowerShift,

$60,000

Case IH MXU125, 125HP, Cab, Partial Power Shift, MFWD, Loader

$54,000

2-JD S680 (13) Duals, Chopper, yiled monitor, guidance ready, c/w header 2-JD S690 (12), Chopper, Yield Monitor, JD 615 Header, 422 eng / 352 Sep Hrs JD S680 (13), Duals, Chopper, Header, guidance ready, Lateral tilt feedhouse JD S680 (13) Duals, Chopper, yield monitor, guidance ready, c/w header JD S690 (12) Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, C/w header JD S690 (12) Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Lat fielderhouse, c/w header 2-JD S670 (12) Duals, Chopper, yiled monitor, guidance ready, c/w header New Holland CR9080 (11) PRWD, Singles, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Guidance ready, comes with header

JD 946 Mower Conditioner (08)

$25,000

2-JD 568 Round Baler (08) MegaWide Pickup, Surface wrap & Twine, 1000PTO

$22,000

JD 567 Round Baler, MegaWide P/U. Twine & Surface wrap, 1000PTO

$16,900

SWATHERS

JD 946 Mower Conditioner (03)

$16,700

$395,000 JD 946 Mower Conditioner (02) JD 567 Baler Mega Wide, Twine & Surface Wrap, 1000PTO $365,000 Kuhn FC 4000G Mower Conditioner (04)

$14,500

MacDon 2950 (00) 30ft platform, double knife, split reel, steel p/u teeth

$59,000

MacDon M155 (12) 35ft platform, double knife, split reel, steel p/u teeth

$115,000

$405,000 $365,000 $370,000

$355,000 New Holland 660 (94) Regular Pickup, Twine New Holland 664 RB reg p/u, twine, 540PTO $340,000

$13,500 $8,000 $7,100 $5,000

$305,000

$229,000

JD 9670 (11) 2WD, SIngles, Chopper, Yiled Monitor, fine cute chopper

$229,000

JD 9870 (10) Duals, Chopper, Guidance ready, 1270 Eng /947 Sep Hrs

$255,000

SPRAYERS JD 4940 (14) Traction Control, 160 Hrs, Full boom break-away $415,000 JD 4830 (13) 100ft Boom, SS Tank, Mid Hyd $366,000 tread adjust, 20inch nozzle spacings

SEEDERS

JD 9870STS, chopper, lat tilt feederhouse, guidance ready, 1201Eng Hrs $235,000 JD 9870 (08) PRWD, SIngles, Chopper, Yield Monitor, C/w header

HAYING

JD 1870 (12) 57ft Double Shoot, All Run Blockage for Seed & Primary Fertilizer, c/w JD 1910 Cart

$229,000

JD 1870 (12) 40ft Double Shoot, 12” Spacings, Air Package for Tow Behind Cart, 550 Lb. Opener on Four Ranks

$218,000

JD 1820 (05) 52’ drill, single shoot,c/w JD 1900 430bu Air cart,

JD 4710 (02) 90ft Boom, Poly Tank, , 20 inch spacings

$75,300

JD 1900 (04) Double Shoot, 2 Bar Harrow, SeedStar Monitor for 4WD, 7.5 inch row spacing, Carbide rockshafts 36'x7.5, Primary Hoses Blockage Warning System

$27,000

Flexi Coil 67 (02) Pull type Sprayer, 132’, wind screens, 5 and 10 Gal Nozzles, Chem Handler, Large tires, 1000 US Gal Poly Tank

$21,500

Flexi Coil 67XL (04) Pull type Sprayer

$21,000

JD 4730 (13) 100ft Boom, SS Tank, Mid Hyd tread adjust, 20inch nozzle spacings, 551 hrs $280,000 JD 4830 (14) 120ft boom, SS Tank, Traction Control, 20 inch nozzle spacings $390,000 $112,500

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Market Focus

Macro economics driving grain markets MIKE JUBINVILLE

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Short-term chart patterns in wheat futures remain negative even as daily chart technical, such as the Stochastics Indicator, are buried in the oversold zone. MGEX March spring wheat futures were trading at $5.58 a bushel on Jan. 28 - below support at the early November low of $5.60 a bushel and nearing the contract low of $5.50 a bushel established in late September.

If bulls can’t hold those lines in the sand, then we have more downside work to do. Arguably though, wheat is getting to the point where I wouldn't sell it, but speculative funds have a different way of thinking and it seems that money flow is what the market is trading on these days.

Macro-economic factors have drawn increased attention this month, especially since they have had a major impact on currency exchange rates. I typically view currency exchange as a secondary issue in most years, but given the extreme moves of 2014-2015, this issue has vaulted to a primary issue and will continue to garner heightened market attention. However, the wheat market is also due for a seasonal correction as the downside seems to have been overdone.

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To spray or not to spray From the February 2, 2015 Issue of Agri-News The decision on whether to spray or not can be a difficult one for producers, says an Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) specialist, and the wrong decision can have serious financial consequences.

“Today’s farm business managers wear many different hats, and mycology and entomology may not be their area of expertise,” says Nevin Rosaasen, research economist, ARD, Edmonton. “The decision to spray a fungicide or insecticide can be complex, and last minute choices at spraying time stand a good chance of missing the mark.”

Determining the economic threshold when it pays to spray is not as cut and dried as a simple insect count, a specified severity of infection rate or basing the decision solely on the weather forecast, says Rosaasen. While all of these variables are important in making the most informed decision, he says the decision should ultimately be made based on profitability, and the best way to determine that is by using a partial budget.

“First, determine your farm specific economic cost of spraying the pest that you are trying to control. Determining your costs is the left hand side of the ledger of a partial budget and should include not only the cost of the pesticide, but all variable costs including fuel, time, labour of both the sprayer operator and water hauler. Fixed costs include depreciation on the sprayer, chemical handler, water truck, tanks, etc. Divide these by all the acres that you spray over the estimated lifetime of these assets to give you a rough fixed cost per acre. Knowing what it costs you to spray is essential before evaluating the potential benefit, loading up the sprayer and hitting the field.”

On the direct benefit side of the partial budget, evaluate how the decision to spray may affect yield. “Factors to consider include the expected yield savings and price of the crop you are protecting (use realistic yield estimates and conservative estimates for price). You may also want to net off the crop lost from compaction and tramping - roughly

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If it is negative, here is where you stop. If you have defined a threshold, you would know where you would start.”

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Olfert says parasitoids, such as ladybird beetles, lacewigs and damsel bugs, have been holding their own.

"A lot of that is due to the commitment of farmers to spray using economic thresholds effectively and only when required," he says. "There is also a good use of buffer strips when products are applied."

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By Trudy Kelly Forsythe, FCC Express January 30-2015 The Bank of Canada took the marketplace by surprise on Jan. 21 when it lowered its overnight rate by 25 basis points, a .25 per cent drop to take it to .75 per cent. Also surprising, say analysts, was that financial institutions did not immediately follow suit, waiting a full week before lowering their rates and even then not by as much.

“Usually what happens is prime rate goes down as well when the Bank of Canada lowers its overnight rates,” says J.P. Gervais, Farm Credit Canada's chief agricultural economist. “This did not happen immediately but after two days had passed, and when they did make an adjustment, it was not the full 25 bases points but by 15.”

Gervais says now that the prime rate is down, anyone with a loan with a variable rate has also seen a decrease in their loan interest rates.

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Gervais says lowering the overnight rate indicates other rates may come down further.

“Mortgage rates and fixed rates have also come down," Gervais says. "Variable rates have come down and that’s going to lower borrowing costs for producers.

That’s good.”

He adds there may be further cuts coming, possibly as soon as March 4 when the Bank of Canada makes its next scheduled announcement. It’s a possibility if oil stays where it is, or drops lower.

“Lower borrowing costs are positive for anyone who has made recent investments,” Gervais says, adding it’s a good time for farmers thinking about making investments to purchase land, build a barn or buy equipment. Yet he adds that other factors must be analyzed before making such decisions. Exercising caution is still a wise strategy.

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“The Canadian dollar moved down and overall that is a positive thing because it makes our exports more competitive,” Gervais says.

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By Wes Wolfe The Free Press, Kinston, N.C. (TNS) Jan. 20--TRENTON -- The logic carries that if you like meat that goes "baa" you'll be OK with meat that bleats.

In the Indian subcontinent and the Caribbean, where cultural foods make regular use of goat meat, the term "mutton" is interchangeable between goats and sheep.

It's also known as chevon -- combination of the French word chevre and English word mutton -- and cabrito among other terms, and the bounty of the humble goat's been increasing in popularity in the United States despite a longtime cultural aversion to the meat.

On The Washington Post's Wonkblog, Christopher Ingraham wrote recently that almost 80 percent of the goats raised in America are for the dinner plate, with dairy goats and mohair goats taking up a much smaller slice of the pie.

And it stands to reason that with immigration from countries where goat's regularly part of the meat diet, there will be an accompanying increase in goat availability in markets and restaurants.

The increasing popularity of goat also coincides with the years-long trend into experimenting with new food styles.

It works well in that it's lower in calories and fat than most other commercially available meats, and on the growing side goats are much easier on land than, for example, cattle.

The main hurdle, though, goes back to the mutton.

The terms used in English-speaking countries to refer to mature sheep, but like in the Caribbean, can mean mature goat as well.

Cuts from older goats and sheep are as unpalatable to traditional American tastes as lamb is accepted. But for goat that works as well as lamb, experts say the goat should be slaughtered between six and nine months old.

Karen Pike of 4 P's Ranch in Trenton said she's seeing a gradual growth in demand and especially good sales in the livestock auction hub of Lancaster County, Pa. "I know I can send, with a friend, I can send some cull goats, or some wethers or bucks, to New Holland, Pa., and almost double my money on most occasions, per pound," Pike said. "So, a lot of the people who buy goats at the market, like in Ayden or Siler City, will turn around -they'll get a number of goats and to make worthwhile their haul, they'll haul them up to New Holland, Pa." News stories go back more than a decade illustrating how buyers of all stripes travel considerable distance sometimes to attain high-quality goats in New Holland.

Pike said prices for goat typically go up before holidays for different goat-friendly ethnicities, but the highest price she sold a goat for locally was interestingly the week before Independence Day. And with buyers branching further outside ethnic markets and those who specialize in halal and kosher products, there's a way for goat dairy farms to offload their male goats, which can spend what's perceived to be a better life at a meat goat ranch than at a feedlot.

That way, the popular cheeses and milk can make their way to market without a hindrance, and the male goats go to where they're more in demand.

Heritage Foods USA, of Brooklyn, N.Y., started a program in 2011 called "No Goat Left Behind," and program coordinator Erin Fairbanks says on the Heritage website the demand for goat dairy products necessitated something to be done when male goats are born, beyond breeding use.

"We all kind of understand basic biology, but oftentimes we're so removed from food production, the really basic realities of that just aren't clear to us, and when someone tells you, it's like a light goes off, and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, of course, that totally makes sense,'" Fairbanks said.

She continued, "And I do have a moral imperative on some level, if I want to enjoy these great cheeses I need to understand, kind of, what that full cycle is and what my responsibility is on both ends of that spectrum."

Goat meat is basically two types -- that which cooks quickly, and the other that's suited to a long braising process. Getting the right cut of goat, done well, can require a butcher who's skilled in the types of goat cuts.

Unfortunately, while the U.S. Department of Agriculture assists the consumer with grades of meat from other creatures, goat is goat is goat as far as the federal government is concerned. Again, this is where having a butcher knowledgeable about goats or consumer education on the part of the shopper is a big help toward making a quality meal.

At the moment, the future for goat as part of the American dinner table doesn't look too bad.

"I believe it's catching on, slowly but surely," Pike said.

Wes Wolfe can be reached at 252-5591075 and Wes.Wolfe@Kinston.com. Follow him on Twitter @WolfeReports. ___ (c)2015 The Free Press (Kinston, N.C.) Visit The Free Press (Kinston, N.C.) at www.kinston.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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New nitrogen use efficiency Research video From the February 2, 2015 Issue of Agri-News Alberta Barley has released a new video that highlights nitrogen research at the Field Crop Development Centre in Lacombe. It features Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development research scientist Yadeta Kabeta who discusses his work in nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in barley. NUE increases nitrogen uptake

and use in the plant to help boost crop yields.

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Dawson Creek Mile Zero Team Roping Clinic G.P. 2015 Spirit of Wellnes Expo @ Jacpot Grill

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Fort St. John - “HIGH ON ICE” Winter Festival Fort St. John - “LAUGH YOUR ICE OFF” Comedy Festival @ the Lido Theatre G.P. - “LES MISERABLES” @ Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre G.P. - MIKE THE KNIGHT in “The Great Scavenger Hunt” @ Revolution Place LaCrete - Heritage Jamboree @ Heritage Centre Sexsmith - Tween Movie Night @ Sexsmith Shannon Library

Fort St. John - “HIGH ON ICE” Winter Festival Fort St. John - “LAUGH YOUR ICE OFF” Comedy Festival @ the Lido Theatre Fort St. John - Outerbridge: Clockwork Mysteries World Renowned Illusionists! @ FSJ Cultural Centre G.P. - “LES MISERABLES” @ Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre LaCrete - Heritage Jamboree @ Heritage Centre Sexsmith - Teen Movie Night @ Sexsmith Shannon Library

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VALENTINE’S DAY Dawson Creek - An Evening with Roy Forbes @ Calvin Kruk Centre Dawson Creek - Health & Wellnes Expo @ EnCana Events Centre Farmington - Valentine’s Dinner & Dance @ Farmington Hall G.P. - “LES MISERABLES” @ Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre G.P. - “The Vagina Monolgues” @ Showcase Centre St. Isidore - Carnival de St. Isidore Annual Winter Carnival

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G.P. - ALBERTA SPECIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES Dawson Creek - Ken Smith Polebending Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Fairview - AGM for the Peace Country Beef & Forage Assn @ Dunvegan Motor Inn Fort St. John - “THE IRSH ROVERS” @ the FSJ Cultural Centre G.P. - “LES MISERABLES” @ Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre High Level - Winterfest Celebrations Peace River - Ukranian Dinner Funraiser & Silent Auction @ Belle Petroleum Centre

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G.P. - ALBERTA SPECIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES Dawson Creek - Ken Smith Polebending Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Fairview - “An Evening with DUANE STEELE” @ GPRC Fairview Campus G.P. - “LES MISERABLES” @ Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre Manning - Victim Services Regimental Ball @ Battle River Ag Hall Triangle Hall / High Prairie - Jamboree

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Dawson Creek Barrel Jackpot - ABRA/ PCBRA @ LaKota AgriPlex

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Dawson Creek Tara Norman Jumping Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex

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Dawson Creek - 2015 Extreme Freestyle Motocross World Tour @ EEC Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Jumping Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Peace River - Harley-Davidson Party (Toys for Boys) @ Belle Petroleum Centre

Alberta Agriculture and Industry Partners invite Peace Country Cow/Calf producers to attend “Managing Information for Profit in Your Cow Herd 2015” This workshop workshop is designed for Cow/calf producers who want to capture additional profits by managing and analysing their herd information to make informed business decisions. It will also benefit those who want to evaluate current and future genetic tools that can improve profitability further.

9:30 a.m., February 10, 2015, Days Inn & Suites,High Prairie, Alberta.

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(Monika Benoit, Peace Country Beef & Forage Association) Profiting from Information Management and Geonomics – How Geonomics and other emerging technologies can add value (Tom Lynch-Staunton, Livestock Gentec ) – Question & Answer period and Wrap-Up Discussion Includes Beef Herd Management Software/Technology Booths Registration fee is $25.00 per person, includes lunch for those who pre-register. Space is limited so please register by February 6 by calling the Ag-Info Center at 1-800-387-6030.

The 2015 Bull Sale Supplements are Coming Out Feb 13 & Mar 13

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Heartland Mercantile OPEN! Antiques, Collectibles, Polish Pottery, Fine Art, and more! TuesFri 10am-6pm Sat 12-5pm.

wellcured lumber for sale.

Phone: 250-719-6142 For Sale 2002 Lennox Oil Furnace.

Good working condition.

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Phone: 250-719-6142.

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Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc.

Phone 780-354-2161, Beaverlodge.

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‘06 NH CX860 combine for sale. Good condition 2,500 hours. $85,000.00 call (250)262-1376 FSJ 64 feet of steel packer for 5710 Bourgault air drill. In good condition. 9.8 inch spacing,3.5 inch packer.

780-864-8979 FCC’s AgExpert Analyst Training Group/Individual Classes Level 1-2--Level11-Half Days Bank-Recs/Year-ends, Inventory-Agri-Stability, Accts-Rec/Payable, Payroll/Management-Tools Call for Schedule: 250-8273372 bbaxter@pris.ca For Sale: New autostock Edwards waterer. C-100 .

Phone: (780)835-4796 Highline 4065 Bale Processor as New, Bale Truck & Wagon, Calf Table. Call Charlie: 780-624-8265 THE CORRAL FACTORY: now selling corral panels, silage bunks/wind breaks/fenceline feeders/bale feeders and gates.

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Wanted: John Deere 4020 Tractor, running or not.

New Idea 5212 Discbine.

Phone: 780-971 2350 Wanted: Looking for International 1206 or 1256 tractor, running or not running.

Phone: 780-285-4680

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Yearling Simmental 9020 Feed & Seed bulls for sale Quality Rye Seed for Sale.

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STETTLER, & RYLEE 1992AUSTINSON, 4x4 Suzuki Wheat; Mini-truck.

MEREDITH, COWBOY, 1992 Oldsmobile MAVERICK Barley; CutlassOats Sierra.

MORGAN Phone 780-775-2215.

Gerald: Cell:780-518-1505 1991 GMC 4x4 crew cab Home:780-538-3868 for sale. Power train very Hay/Bales good, $500.For Sale Phone 250-793-8450.

Excellent quality 1-ton dually 2003 alfalfa Dodge bromebox for sale. Brand truck mixture, large hay bales. new, $2000.

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2007 Cobalt, 2 doors, coupe, silver, 5 speed, air, tilt, cruise, 65,000kms, c/w warranty.

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1989 Quantum 19’ fish/ski Phone 780-897-2886.

PHONE Feedc/w oats trailer, and barley 150forhp 2003 Ford F350 crew cab boat, 780-897-0256 sale. 780-897-2886. outboard, Plastic box liner, fits full s/b, 4X4, Lariat, loaded.

Call 780-618-1234 size trucks, $150, 250-786- Trades welcome. 780-8979220 RVs/Campers/Trailers “On Farm Pickup” 2886.

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Feed & Seed 780-494-3974.

Business Services Phone 780-831-7733.

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Trucks & Vans 2005 Travelaire Fifth Aubins Autos. Buy, Sell or for sale. Fully loaded, wheel.

34’ Canadian built, trade automotive. Call 1Certifi ed withStettler comes sun roof. Seed fullyGMC loaded,2500 good diesel.

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Lots of good parts. $5000 Fusarium Free.1500Please 8ft box for 2001 Dodge 1998 Dodge Ram ext Phone:780-356-2478 OBO. Call phone 250-843-7359 or dually. C/W 2 bumpers, cab, 4X4, long box, 780or 780-814-0805.

250-261-8039 250-782-0220 (cell) $600Contract, firm. Phone 897-2886.

2002 Cedar Creek 5th 780-766-2893 & Construction 1998 Dodge 1500 RAM, wheel. 3 slides, 1 owner, repairs to corrals, 780-814-0880. pasture and extended cab, V8, 36 1/2ft, fireplace, 2 TV’s.

2009 GMC Equinox SL game fencing. automatic, one owner.

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1997 Dodge 1-ton flat deck Phone:780-897-0256. truck. VGC, tool cabinets, 260,000kms, new 2008 Ford F350 crew cab, windshield. Phone diesel, 4X4, 149,000 kms, 780-478-8819, Lariat, loaded 780-897780-919-7032.

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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Public

Real Estate Auctions

Every lot will be SOLD to the highest bidder on auction day – regardless of price!

Gerald & Nikki Zatelny

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1 Industrial Property w/ Shop & 1 Commercial Property – 3± Acres – Fairview, AB

1 Home Quarter & 24 Parcels of Farmland — 3961.26± title acres

March 28, 2015

April 9, 2015

Deadwood, AB

Grande Prairie Auction Site

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 140± acres cult , 20± acre yardsite, 1,380± sq ft 4 bedroom bungalow w/ attached 2 car garage, 60 ft x 200 ft Goodon metal clad shed w/40 ft bifold door, 30 ft wide sliding door, detached garage, 42 ft x 78 ft Goodon workshop w/infloor heat, 42 x 78 metal clad building

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 10925 90 Ave – 1.5± acres, 63 ft x 73 ft metal clad shop w/asphalt shingles, 3 bays – 14 ft drive through OH door, 10 ft x 35 ft OH door, 8 ft x 14 ft OH door, overhead radiant heat, recent 20 ft x 63 ft office expansion

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Owner: Gerald Zatelny: 780.836.0624

Open House: March 7, 2 - 4pm

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Rod Thibeault: 780.933.9156 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c)

Gregg Breault

Parcel 2– 10917 90 Ave – 1.5± acres commercial property

Owner: Gord Kaiser: 780.835.0016

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Gord Aebly: 780.402.5893 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c)

View by Appointment: Shaun: 780.835.0914

Albert & Aino Fingerhut – Selling at the Breault Farm Auction Site 1 Home Quarter & 1 Parcel of Farmland — 320± title acres

2 Parcels of Farmland — 320± title acres

April 13, 2015

April 13, 2015

Dawson Creek, BC

Dawson Creek, BC

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 155± acres cult, 100± acres of peas in 2014, 55± acres of oats in 2014, fenced on West side, drainage ditch on SE boundary

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 2000± sq ft 1 ½ storey home with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, sauna, 40 ft x 60 ft insulated metal building, 135± cult acres, summer fallow 2014, $3000 Surface Lease Revenue

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Owner: Gregg Breault: 250.782.3337 (h), 250.784.7854 (c)

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Rod Thibeault: 780.933.9156 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c) Broker: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd, Ellen Engelsbel: 778.331.5427

To View Property: Can be viewed without appointment

The Estate of Leonard Glen Walker

1 Home Quarter & 2 Parcels of Farmland – 314± title acres – Redwater, AB

Parcel 2– 133± cultivated acres, 27± acres bush & creek, summer fallow in 2014

Owner: Albert Fingerhut: 250.719.8696

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Rod Thibeault: 780.933.9156 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c) Broker: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd, Ellen Engelsbel: 778.331.5427

The End of the Road Adventures Ltd.

3000± Sq Ft Log Home - 7.41± Acres – Alder Flats, AB

April 29, 2015

April 29, 2015

Edmonton Auction Site

Edmonton Auction Site

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 155± acres, 2039± sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 storey home, built in 1984, 140± acres improved pasture, fenced and cross fenced with high tensile wire, dugout, water well ▸

Parcel 2 & 3– Each parcel is 79.5± acres w/ 75± acres cult, seeded hay, fenced on three sides w/ high tensile wire, perimeter fenced w/other half

Administrator for the Estate: Ken Walker: 780.552.3141 Ritchie Bros. Real Estate: Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652 Broker: Muller Realty Inc.

Open House: March 28 & April 18, 2 - 4pm

Open House: March 26, 1 - 4pm

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3000± sq ft custombuilt executive log home completely renovated in 2014 w/ a 42 x 60 ft shop. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits atop a small hill overlooking the Rose Creek Valley on 7.41± acres. Property is located just over an hour southwest of Leduc.

Owner: Jamie Kozak: 780.717.8788

Ritchie Bros. Real Estate: Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652 Broker: Muller Realty Inc.

Open House: March 21 & 29, 2 - 4pm

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Science Matters

Microbes put holes, tang in cheese The hundreds of kinds of cheese have all sorts of flavors and textures, and microscopic organisms often give a cheese its distinctive appeal.

Collect cow, sheep, buffalo or goat milk

Cheese making 101 The most common steps

Age cheese to deepen flavor; package for sale

Add rennet (an animal enzyme) to aid coagulation*

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April 22, 2015 • Chester Wathen, Debolt, AB May 23, 2015 • Kreuzinger Farms, Tomslake, B.C. June 17, 2015 • Gerald Sawka, Whitelaw, AB Real Estate and Equipment

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Goaltender: .......................................................... Darren Walker, Grande Prairie Athletics Defenceman: ....................................................... Brady Busche, Fort St. John Flyers Defenceman: ....................................................... Tyler Loney, Fort St. John Flyers Forward: ................................................................ Mike Lefley, Spirit River Rangers Forward: ................................................................ Joey Massingham, Fort St. John Flyers Forward: ................................................................ Adam Boytinck, Grande Prairie Athletics

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Award. He won the NPHL MVP in 2012-13 and 2013-14. By winning Best Goaltender Award for the third straight year, he is also named to the NPHL First All-Star Team.

Stojan’s fist year in the NPHL was a huge success by winning the Best Defenceman Award and NPHL First All-Star Team honours. Stojan led all NPHL defenceman in scoring this season with 6-25-31 points, which also placed him third in NPHL scoring.

Curran earns his second NPHL All-Star nod. He won the NPHL Best Defenceman Award last season and was named to the West Division All-Star Team. He was seventh in NPHL scoring this season with 9-20-29 points.

West Division’s Best Right Winger in 2011-12 and 2012-13 and co-winner of the NPHL’s Best Right Winger the same years.

Lefley makes his second All-Star Team, previously winning the West Division’s Best Centre position in 2011-12. He was second in Spirit River’s scoring this season with 16-14-30 points, which ranked him fourth in NPHL scoring.

For Shipton, it’s his first All-Star Award. Overall it’s his second NPHL Award, having won the Rookie-of-the-Year Award in 2008-09 when he recorded 18-28-47 points. This season, Shipton was second in NPHL scoring with 16-15-31 points.

Gamble wins his third straight Best Goaltender All-Star

Chris Clegg, NPHL Statistician The two-time defending NPHL champion Spirit River Rangers dominate the NPHL’s First All-Star Team with 3 players selected.

And two players received their first NPHL All-Star selection.

NPHL MVP Dustin Sather is joined on the forward line by teammate Colin Lefley and defencmenan Alex Curran.

Rounding out the team are goaltender Braden Gamble of the Manning Comets, defenceman Mark Stojan of the Grande Prairie Athletics, and Jeff Shipton of the Fort St. John Flyers.

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The 2015 Version of the C The second week of January is an important one for western riders.

The Calgary Motorcycle Show is one of three western motorcycle shows run by Power Sport Services.

Laurie Paetz and her team did an amazing job. Last year, things were up in the air as Power Sport Services had fired the National Sportsmen Shows, the company Laurie and her team worked for. All of the exhibitors that take in the western shows were sad that Laurie would not be running the shows anymore, but that changed in August when Laurie and her team left the National Sportsmen Shows and were hired by Power Sports Services!

As usual, the gals did a bang up job in bringing us a show that was well attended, well laid out and well run.

The manufacturers made the show exciting with so many new machines and concepts vehicles to see.

In the Kawasaki booth was the brand new Ninja HR2, a concept motorcycle that is so powerful it is not roadway approved. It had heads snapping back to take a second look!

In the Polaris booth was the new Slingshot, a three-wheeled roadster that is already outlawed in 6 states! This vehicle is pretty radical looking and it appears that some provinces are having a hard time categorizing it! I will speak about both of those machines in the article on the Edmonton show as I got the chance to talk to reps from both companies!

In the Harley – Davidson booth I got to check out Project LiveWire, the prototype electric motorcycle that has had many riders buzzing with interest.

I had the opportunity to climb on that bike and I am here to tell you it is a total power rush.

I am uncertain as to how Harley-Davidson accomplished it, but the Harley “heartbeat” can be felt in your thighs! The whine of the electric engine takes some getting used to but amazingly, the fact that you don’t have to shift is not disconcerting at all, at least not while the bike is sitting on the Jumpstart live roll platform.

The immediate delivery of power from the electric engine was startling. I knew it would be that way, that the power would be there instantly, I understood that on an intellectual level, but to actually experience it was – AMAZING – SCARY – ADRENELIN FILLED! Here is the link to the video that Jocelyn helped me film of my time on Project LiveWire http://youtube/HcRK8bMDWMI Later this summer I will, (if my riding schedule allows me to), get to ride the LiveWire on the street, during a media demo day and I have to tell you I am excited as all get out!

The bike is well thought out, the dash is easy to use and the seating position is surprisingly comfortable. We’ll see how it feels out on the road!

There are so many reasons to love the Calgary Motorcycle Show, there is lots of entertainment; the Evolution of Extreme, the Alberta Trials Riders, the Yamaha Riding Academy, two bikes up for grabs, one for She Rides Night and one for all show

The look on my face when I wicked on the throttle.

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Distributors of fine motorcycle products like KIMPEX were on had as were many small vendors and insurance companies like presenting sponsor Dalton Timmis Insurance.

I was blessed to interview 7 time World Record holder Valerie Thompson, an inspiring young woman with a need for speed and of course I also chatted with the CMDRA’s Ethan Barkley while I was in Edmonton. You’ll be able to see those interviews on Ride Like a Local on EastlinkTV’s channel 10 and the Ride Like a Local Channel on YouTube later in June.

Road Trip Rita finally got to meet Karen Doerksen, the lady who gave Rita her handle!

I want to thank the volunteers from the CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) and the Alberta Rural Ride for Dad, Jocelyn Klein and Linda Kelm for their outstanding assistance in my booth. I am happy to report that for the riding clubs, the arrangement was a huge success, as it was for Belt Drive Betty Media.

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Along with our Presenting Sponsor, Community Futures of Alberta, we are excited to support rural tourism in Canada!

I had a blast at the Calgary Motorcycle Show, it was hard work running from interview to interview, speaking with vendors and riders alike, but it is work I absolutely love to do!

I want to thank the show staff for their hard work in making this a show to remember!

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