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JCB Breaks Into 100+ HP Range with Two New Compact Units
jcb.com, August 26, 2025
JCB, a global leader in construction and agricultural machinery, launches the 109 hp 4TS-8T Teleskid and 400T compact track loader (CTL). As the largest models in JCB’s compact track loader lineup, these machines are a step up from the popular 3TS, delivering more horsepower and higher torque for operators tackling tougher jobs. Engineered for power, precision, versatility and safety the 4TS and 400T redefine what compact track loaders can achieve, offering unmatched performance for those who demand more from their equipment.
“These machines reflect our commitment to equipping operators with the tools they need to work smarter, not harder,” said Lee Tice, Product Manager, JCB.
The 4TS and 400T were developed with extensive customer feedback, incorporating updates that deliver more power, greater reach and improved productivity. Whether you’re managing construction projects, tackling forestry challenges or handling versatile applications, these machines are built to exceed expectations. Lee Tice, JCB Product Manager
4TS TELESKID: UNMATCHED REACH AND PRECISION
The 4TS Teleskid is a game-changer for construction contractors looking to streamline jobsites and maximize equipment usage. The 3TS revolutionized the industry, taking the versatile compact track loader to the next level. Now the 4TS raises the bar even higher – nearly 2 full feet higher. Featuring a 15-foot lift height and nearly 4,000 pounds rated operating capacity, the 4TS eliminates the need for a separate telehandler in many situations, providing a single machine that handles everything from grading and trenching to material handling and loading. As a true start-to-finish tool, the 4TS empowers contractors to consolidate equipment fleets and increase jobsite efficiency.
The 4TS is built to tackle demanding tasks on large construction sites, deliv-
ering unmatched versatility and performance. Its compact profile – 13,000 pounds SAE operating weight and 6 feet 10 inches in overall height – enables it to navigate tight spaces with ease while excelling in heavy-duty applications. With a 15-foot hinge pin height, the 4TS is perfectly suited for stacking, loading and accessing hard-to-reach areas. Addressing feedback from 3TS owners, the 4TS is designed to run high-flow attachments even when the boom is fully extended, overcoming a key challenge and expanding its capabilities for complex jobsite operations.
The 4TS features a newly designed low-leak valve body that prevents boom drift, ensuring materials stay exactly where you need them – even when the boom is fully extended. This design delivers unmatched precision and enhanced safety on the jobsite.
“The 4TS Teleskid bridges the gap between compact and capability,” said Tice. “It’s the ultimate all-in-one machine for contractors who need to get more done with less equipment.”
400T CTL: BUILT FOR THE TOUGHEST TASKS
For operators facing demanding applications like forestry, snow removal and land clearing, the 400T delivers power and durability.
With an operating weight of 12,544 pounds, the 400T is built to handle heavyduty tasks with unmatched power while maintaining the agility expected from a compact loader. Its redesigned chassis and expanded cooling pack eliminate the need for auxiliary coolers, ensuring optimal performance during extended highflow operations. Delivering over 40 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow at 4,000 psi, the 400T powers demanding attachments like drum mulchers with ease, making it a reliable workhorse for the toughest applications, day in and day out.
HARVEST IN THE PEACE - EAST OF NAMPA
“When you need equipment that works as hard as you do, the 400T is the answer,” said Tice. “With its increased engine and hydraulic performance, it’s a true workhorse built for operators tackling the most challenging applications.”
DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS, BUILT IN AMERICA
Developed at JCB’s North American headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, the 4TS and 400T reflect years
of customer feedback and industry expertise. From enhanced operator comfort to increased safety and performance, these machines are designed to deliver what compact equipment owners need to succeed in today’s demanding environments. Both models are now available at JCB dealerships across North America, offering operators powerful new options to expand their capabilities and streamline their equipment fleets. NH
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Alberta Grains And Fertilizer Canada Launch New Campaign To Boost 4R Acres In Alberta
August 27, 2025, Calgary, AB
Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada have officially launched Make Your Acres Count!, a new campaign encouraging Alberta farmers to get their acres recognized under the 4R Nutrient Stewardship framework. The program empowers growers to work with a 4R Designated Agronomist to develop a nutrient management plan that improves fertilizer efficiency, boosts productivity and strengthens environmental stewardship.
The campaign is part of a broader effort to grow Alberta’s leadership in sustainable agriculture. In 2024, more than 2.15 million acres in Alberta were self-reported under 4R. Make Your Acres Count! aims to nearly double that number by the end of the 2025 crop year.
“This campaign is about celebrating what Alberta farmers are already doing right and giving them a practical path to build on that success,” said Scott Jespersen, Alberta Grains chair and a farmer near Spruce Grove. “By getting your acres counted, you are demonstrating to governments and markets alike that we farm responsibly and with care for the land, while also improving the bottom line.”
HARVEST IN THE PEACEWEST OF NAMPA
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship framework, championed by Fertilizer Canada, is built on the principles of applying the right source of nutrient at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place. When implemented optimally for crop conditions, 4R practices support improved crop performance, reduced nutrient loss and help meet sustainability goals related to water, air and soil health.
“We’re proud to partner with Alberta Grains on this important campaign,” said Michael Bourque, President and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. “Farmers are committed stewards of the land, and 4R Nutrient Stewardship helps them get the most from their fertilizer while protecting the environment. Getting your acres counted is about recognizing what farmers are already doing and showcasing their leadership in sustainable agriculture.”
The launch follows the signing of a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Government of Alberta, Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada to expand the use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship across the province. The MOU sets a path for increased data sharing, engagement and collaboration between
all levels of Alberta’s crop sector.
“Alberta’s agriculture sector is known worldwide for its quality and innovation. Expanding 4R Nutrient Stewardship will build on that reputation, helping our farmers succeed in competitive markets while meeting the highest environmental standards,” said RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. “This agreement is a win for farmers, sustainability and the future of agriculture in Alberta.”
In addition to targeting farmers, the campaign also encourages agri-retailers and agronomists to pursue 4R Designation, helping ensure they are equipped to support growers with science-based advice tailored to their soil, cropping and yield conditions.
The Make Your Acres Count! website offers step-by-step guidance for farmers and agronomists, along with downloadable tools, a list of certified professionals and FAQs.
To get started or to find a 4R Designated Agronomist near you, visit www.makeyouracrescount.ca. NH
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What To Do About The Weeds?
Canola Watch, Alberta Canola, August 27, 2025
Combining late-season patches of kochia, lambsquarters, wild oats or other weeds will add green seed to dry grain (if they stay in the grain sample) or contribute to spread of the weed patch (if they don’t). Avoid large or dense weed patches and deal with them separately, either by mowing, swathing, tillage, or burning once dry. Cutting or mowing patches before seed set (ASAP) is the most effective way to lower the number of seeds in the seed bank, since seed production ramps up quickly through September.
Where weeds are scattered, consider a pre-harvest application of glyphosate plus Heat (it’s a good idea to assume kochia is glyphosate tolerant) or diquat in canola. Take advantage of other pre-harvest herbicide groups available in cereals and other crops. Looking ahead, harvest weed seed control tools such as impact mills on combines could be part of an integrated strategy to manage resistant weed populations.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN LOOKING TOWARDS
Swathing:
HARVEST?
1. Swathing is one option to deal with uneven or weedy crops.
2. Wait to swath until at least 60% seed colour change on the main stem AND when seeds on side branches are firm to roll. This timing captures all the yield available.
3. Swathing in hot temperatures can speed up dry down and increase green seed counts, especially if plants’ slower-to-mature side branches haven’t reached the firm-to-roll stage. The de-greening process can restart in swathed canola after rainfall re-wets pods and seeds. A lower-risk option
is to either wait for the crop to mature, or to stop swathing 3-4 hours before the heat of the day if >27C is forecast, then wait to begin again until evening temps drop below 20C.
Straight combining:
1. Left standing long enough, pods with pod shatter tolerance will shatter or drop. Always aim to combine when the crop is ready. Waiting too long can sacrifice yield.
2. See the next article for more on pre-harvest sprays.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE PRE-HARVEST SPRAY?
Pre-harvest sprays can be a valuable harvest management tool, but only when applied correctly. Get the timing right. Glyphosate applied prematurely can lead to residue issues; diquat sprayed too early can reduce yield. Walk into the least mature areas of the field to assess crop stage; open pods and check seeds: sunburn can make fields look more mature from the road than they are. Consider weather and its effect on product efficacy. This article has details on each product. Check the proper rate and ensure enough water is applied to penetrate the canopy. Also consider: could hot, dry weather provide natural dry down, reducing the need for a pre-harvest spray?
DO YOU KNOW WHAT
DISEASES ARE LURKING?
Differentiating between blackleg, sclerotinia stem rot and verticillium stripe can be challenging. Here’s a helpful guide for pre-harvest scouting. Free testing for clubroot, verticillium stripe and blackleg is available to MCGA members in Manitoba here and to growers in Saskatchewan through SaskOilseeds here. If mature canola fields are lodging heavily, look for verticillium stripe. Swathing may be the best option to deal with a verticillium stripe-infected, lodging-prone crop. NH
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ANGUS Cattle Directory
TRIEBERFARMS
Joe& CourtneySchulz Box43Site2RR1,SpiritRiver,AB, T0H3G0
Broken Stick Ranch
Black Angus for Sale off the Farm
Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB Braydon 780-274-0099 Scott 780-618-4747
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Heart Valley Angus
Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Horizon Red Angus
Binks Angus Farm
Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020
Brandl Cattle Co.
Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB
Kailey, Wynton & Landon Brandl Byron 780-349-1765 Gwen 780-349-1704
Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105
Crestland Farms Ltd.
John Harms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB (C)780-926-9540 (H)780-928-4649
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Fourth Creek Angus Ranch
Ryan Lacey & Lucie Coche, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-864-7753 Lucie 780-517-3507
Friesen Farms
Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB Chad 780-831-9106 | Anna 780-831-8338
Philip Driedger, La Crete, AB 780-926-5896
Keen Industries Angus
Kim & Evan Keen, Charlie Lake, BC Kim 250-271-0548
Kjos Black Angus
Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, B.C. 250-787-0970
Lakeroad Black Angus
Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB Jim 780-835-0455 | Donna 780-835-9588
Lazy B Livestock
Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen
Grande Prairie, AB Trevor 780-518-0630 Melanie 780-518-0230
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Mountain Side Angus
Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty
John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB John 780-831-8497 Home 780-354-2726
Nicklason Stock Farms
Brad & Cole Nicklason, Deadwood, AB Brad 780-836-5197 Cole 780-836-0570
Northway Cattle Co.
Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291
Penson Angus
Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB 780-814-4993
Rio Grande Angus
Clint & Anna Collins, Beaverlodge, AB Clint 780-814-1455 | Anna 780-814-3875
Silent K Stock Farms
Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake BC D 250-467-9450 / M 403-804-1107
Silver Willow Ranch
Kevin & Barbara Quist, Teepee Creek, AB 780-876-4649
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
True North Angus
Byrch Grant, Pouce Coupe, BC 250-782-0123
Willow Creek Simmentals
Crooked Creek, AB
Mike & Mari Klassen 780-832-7343 Colby & Tiffany Klassen 780-832-6714
CHAROLAIS
8-Way Charolais
Nikki/Kristin/Whitney/Courtney Drschiwiski
Cecil Lake, BC
Nikki 250-261-0876
Courtney 250-329-4816
Dry Creek Ranch
Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
Evans Cattle Company
Glyn & Stephanie Evans, Doe River, BC 250-467-2275
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496
Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
JayDawn Farms
Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530
KSL Simmentals
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 587-202-0254
Landaker Charolais Farm
Alan & Shelley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
Rosebud Creek Charolais
Dan & Holly Schleppe, PRRD, BC Dan 250-219-5698 | Holly 250-786-5698
Schweitzer Ranch
Rocky Top Gelbvieh
Cody & Melissa Congdon, Bashaw, AB Cody 403-350-5791 | Melissa 403-586-3144
Royal Western Gelbvieh
Rodney & Tanya Hollman, Innisfail, AB Rodney 403-588-8620 Tanya 403-352-9283
HEREFORDS
Chittick Farms
Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925
Gold Stock Hereford Farms
Steve, Ashley & Brad White Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064 | 780-354-3190
Gurtler Polled Herefords
Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125 Ethan 780-836-0552
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Hilltop Honey Ranch
Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC Cell 250-719-5548 | Home 250-786-5232
Jonomn Hereford Ranch
Troy & Kristina Schweitzer Dawson Creek, BC Troy 780-814-3598 | Kristina 250-219-4429
GELBVEIHS
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster
Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586 | 780-348-5835
Mike Grimmeyer
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Reber's Polled Herefords
Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643
Richardson Ranch
Tlell Polled Herefords
Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 | 250-557-4348
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108
LIMOUSIN
Dry Creek Ranch
Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC
250-793-2384
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Hillview Farms
Sturgeon County, AB
Raymond & Corine Verbeek 780-982-2176 | 780-939-2173
Colin & Tessa Verbeek Colin 780-982-1676 | Tessa 403-636-1066
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
RED POLLS
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SALERS
EOverI Salers
ProudMemberofthe AlbertaSalers Association
SalersBullsforSale offthe FarmbyPrivateTreaty KarenEastman,Brownvale,AB (780)625-7248 |eoverisalers@gmail.com
North 42 Cattle Company
Heath & Jennifer Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339
Yearling &Two-Year-Old ShorthornBulls forSale offtheFarm byPrivateTreaty
SHORTHORNS
WillowCreekSimmentals| CrookedCreek,AB WillowCreek Simmentals| Mike &MariKlassen |(780)832-7343 Colby& TiffanyKlassen
780-832-0883
& Tara Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-933-5448 Blazin" J Simmentals
Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934
Clearwater Simmentals
Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714
Crystal Springs Ranch
Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel
Georg & Sarah Weitzel
Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company Ltd.
Bill & Matt Hedges, Fort St. John, BC Bo 778-835-4689 | Matt 250-262-9406
Fallen Timber Farms
Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC 250-219-8200
GB Farms
Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661
Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB Braydon 780-274-0099 Scott 780-618-4747
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500
KMR Simmentals
Kent and Robin Malcomson Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404
Kruger Farms
Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125
KSL Simmentals
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 5-202-0254
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
M J Simmentals
Joe & Marianne Gingles, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-8842
Moonlite Farms
Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB Norbert 780-835-9314 Home 780-835-3165
Polar Farms
Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Short Grass Farms
Kurtis and Chelsie Dillabough, DeBolt, AB 780-402-9578
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
Southpaw Cattle Company
Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401
Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals
Yellowhead County, AB Gerd 780-712-2096 Jordan 780-712-3600
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-71080
Willowdale Simmentals
Dale & Judy Smith and Family Valleyview, AB
Dale 780-558-9337 | Kent 780-721-1109
Wolfe Farms
Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322
Wolfes Fleckvieh
Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
AUCTION FACILITIES/ LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative
Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
Innisfail Auction Market
Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166
Jennings Martin Direct Buying
La Glace, Alberta
Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
Ron Kramer 250-793-2713
North Central Livestock Exchange
Garth Rogers, Clyde, Alberta 780-348-5893
Olds Auction Market
Olds, Alberta Office 402-556-3655
Tyler 403-507-1782 | Patrick 403-559-7202
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, Alberta Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 | Jeff 780-203-4953
Viking Livestock Market
Cliff Grinde, Viking, Alberta 780-336-2209
VJV Livestock Marketing Group
Yancy Crosier - 403-485-0887
Office - Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766
Office - Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423
Office - Westlock, AB 780-349-3153
Office - Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561
Office - Rimbey, AB 403-843-2439
Wembley Livestock Exchange
Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB Glen 780-897-9570 | Nolan 780-518-0709
FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS
Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd.
Admin: Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-245
Grande Prairie Feeder's Association Ltd.
Admin: Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB Office 780-538-1263 Cell 780-882-6314
North Peace Feeder Association Ltd.
Admin: Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270
Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd.
Admin: Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4887
Westlock Feeders Association Ltd.
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New Claas Jaguar 1000 Series Forage Harvesters Offer Unmatched Throughput, Efficiency
JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvesters raise the bar with throughput rates of up to 500 tons per hour.
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CLAAS just unveiled the new JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester to a select audience of dealers, producers and members of the media gathered in California dairy country near Visalia. The new self-propelled forage harvester line features greater throughput, power and operator comfort. Four best-in-class models — the JAGUAR 1080, 1090, 1100 and 1200 — range from 850 to 1,110 hp with throughput rates of up to 500 tons per hour.
Simply put, the JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvesters are the most capable in the market. CLAAS designed the machines in partnership with North American growers to deliver top-tier chop quality and unbeatable efficiency.
“We didn’t just tweak the old platform — we reimagined everything,” said Matt Jaynes, Product Manager at CLAAS of America. “These machines feature a truly
ground-up engineering approach, with wider crop flow, a more intelligent drive system, and significant advancements in chop quality and cab comfort.”
WIDENING THE GAP
The JAGUAR 1000 series machines feature the widest crop flow channel on the market. Its new precompression system and four pre-compression rollers guarantee uniform feeding of the V-FLEX knife drum for maximum throughput with consistent chop quality and optimum overall machine efficiency.
The nearly 36 in (910 mm) wide V-FLEX knife drum is wider than previous models, offering more space and inertia for maximum throughput. Growers can fit the knife drum with various knives for a wide range of cutting lengths.
At the heart of the JAGUAR 1000 series is a transversely mounted 24-liter V12 MAN engine, delivering immense torque and reliable power across all harvesting conditions. With intelligent engine load management via CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE and all-wheel drive, the machine adapts in real time to changing field demands. The JAGUAR 1000 also features the new MULTI CROP CRACKER XL, a 12.2 in (310 mm) diameter roller conditioning system that ensures optimal grain and stover processing, even at high throughput rates. It’s available in both CLASSIC and SHREDLAGE® configurations, which respectively add 40% and 50% faster processing speeds. Operators can verify processing levels instantly using the new CLAAS connect Chop Quality Analysis feature, which uses artificial intelligence to
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The JAGUAR 1000 series includes four models plus the new PICK UP 3800 and 4500 headers and ORBIS 9000 and 10500 headers.
deliver Corn Silage Processing Score (CSPS) feedback directly to a smartphone.
These core upgrades allow for faster processing, more uniform feeding, consistent chopping, and reduced wear over time, especially in thick swaths or corn silage. According to Jaynes, customer trials showed a 20% increase in daily capacity compared to previous models, even when horsepower remains the same.
“With this machine, everything is designed to move more crop, more efficiently, front to back, start to finish. Our belt-driven system keeps losses around 1%, giving operators more usable power where it counts — at the drum,” he says.
NEXT-LEVEL ATTACHMENTS
The new line of forage harvesters comes with new attachments, including the PICK UP 3800 and 4500 heads for grass and hay, and ORBIS 9000 and 10500 heads for corn.
CLAAS integrated independent variable drives for both PICK UP and ORBIS headers, which enables finetuned header speeds based on crop and conditions. This system eliminates the need for traditional chain drives and clutches, reducing maintenance demands, increasing reliability and maximizing uptime in the field.
OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
The JAGUAR 1000 series extends its technology and efficiency to the cab, which is custom-made for forage harvesting. A premium leather seat with heating, cooling and rotation comes standard, along with joystick steering
option for fingertip control during tight headland turns. Enhanced visibility, intuitive controls, sound reduction, and intelligent features like AUTO FILL and CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE further reduce operator fatigue and increase daily productivity.
The JAGUAR 1000 series features the latest generation of NUTRIMETER with advanced NIR sensor technology. Growers can use this to measure dry matter content in real time and adjust cut length based on crop conditions. The result is optimal feed quality and silage compaction, plus precise yield mapping and area-specific data collection.
Large tire options, differential locks, and tire pressure control systems ensure traction and reduced soil compaction, even on slopes and in mud.
REAL RESULTS, BACKED BY REAL LISTENING
The JAGUAR 1000 series is truly inspired by the best, delivering feedback from forage harvester customers around the world who rely on high-performing equipment to drive their bottom line. Jaynes emphasizes that this machine wasn’t just built for specs — it was built from farmer feedback.
“We asked our customers what they needed, and they told us: more capacity, less downtime, better spout flexibility and less maintenance,” Jaynes says. “This is a system where every component was engineered to work in sync — not just to perform, but to outperform.” NH
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Unrivalled Brent Avalanche 3298 Grain Cart Unveiled at Ag in Motion
As yields get larger and harvesting time narrows, the new Brent Avalanche model 3298 with unrivalled 3,150 bushel capacity maximizes your combine efficiency. As the industry’s largest capacity grain cart, it’s capable of filling up to 3 semi loads of grain and getting back to the combine, minimizing harvest-time bottlenecks. And it features the pivoting auger design that has made the Avalanche grain cart a farmer’s favorite since 1998.
Its ultrafast unloading speed of up to 1,000 bushels per minute quickly unloads into waiting trucks to quickly catch the next combine loads. The cart’s versatility is enhanced with optional right- or left-hand unloading to meet farmer preferences.
The low-profile, dual-auger design offers easy filling and the steep-sloped hopper handles high-moisture grain with ease for complete cleanout. The dual augers are powered by an exclusive drivetrain with a belt-driven 20”-diameter horizontal auger working in conjunction with a heavy-duty, direct-drive 90-degree gearbox for the 24” vertical auger. The soft-start auger connection and synchronized upper and lower vertical auger flighting keep grain flowing
smoothly and evenly for faster unloading. The computer-balanced 3/8”-thick max-edge flighting with ¼” abrasive resistant steel wear strips in high-volume areas provides maximum longevity. For easier hopper entry, a rear access door with ergonomic ladder is standard for ease of cleanout.
All unloading operations are powered by five SCV hydraulic ports, providing the ability to fold/unfold the auger, pivot the auger up/down, open/close the 16” wide flow gates and operate the left/right and in/out operation of the downspout.
The Brent Avalanche model 3298 grain cart is equipped with the Equalizer SP track system featuring a 50” wide belt and 128” footprint with over 88 square feet of total footprint for unparalleled floatation. The tracks feature rubber-cushioned suspension with front/rear and patented side-toside cambering for closely following ground contours to minimize compaction, while providing greater stability. The rubber-cushioned tongue provides added operator comfort while going through the field.
Additional features of the new model 3298 include large observation
windows for easy viewing of hopper contents, side-mounted ladder with ergonomic design that extends away from the cart for easier climbing, single-point lubrication of auger components for simplified routine maintenance, roll tarp with vented end caps for smoother operation, anodized hydraulic hose grips, P.T.O. holder and hydraulic-operated jack.
Options include a five-function pistol-grip remote control for auger and downspout operations, water delivery system featuring a 275-gallon tank with 100’ of hose, and elec -
tric tarp operation with wireless key fob control. In addition to the cart’s standard 520 scale package it can be upgraded to the UHarvest Pro ISOBUS operated weighing system for the ultimate in harvest data reporting. They are available in a baked-on gloss finish of red, green or metallic black with silicone-sealed seams for long-term durability.
For additional information about the full lineup of Avalanche 98-series grain carts, growers can check with their nearest Brent dealer or visit the website at brentequip.com NH
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For generations, farmers and producers in the Peace Country have relied on John Deere equipment to power their operations. At the heart of that tradition is PrairieCoast Equipment’s Dawson Creek branch, proudly continuing decades of service as part of the region’s long history with John Deere dealers.
From tractors and combines to the latest precision agriculture technology, PrairieCoast Dawson Creek has built its reputation on keeping customers moving, season after season, year after year.
“When we say PrairieCoast has been here for many years, it’s not just about selling machines,” said Jayson Kinchen, Branch Aftermarket Manager. “It’s about standing behind every customer, making sure they have the parts, service, and support they need to keep their operation running. That commitment hasn’t changed.”
GROWING WITH THE REGION
As Dawson Creek and the surrounding area continue to expand, PrairieCoast Equipment is investing in new ways to grow alongside its customers. With initiatives in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and across the Peace Region, the branch is strengthening its support network to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.
Clint Rempel, Branch Sales Manager, sees strong opportunities ahead: “Producers here are running some of the most advanced equipment in the industry, and they expect nothing less than the best support. We’re expanding our reach with more demos, technology integration, and business initiatives that ensure PrairieCoast remains their trusted partner for the next generation.”
LOOKING AHEAD
PrairieCoast Equipment is continuing to host combine demonstrations in the Dawson Creek area, showcasing the latest John Deere harvesting technology. Local producers are encouraged to connect with staff, arrange a demo, and see firsthand the innovations driving PrairieCoast forward.
With a proud tradition of service and a clear focus on the future, the Dawson Creek team continues to build on the values that have helped PrairieCoast become one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
“The faces, the farms, and the technology may evolve,” added Jayson, “but our purpose stays the same: helping our customers perform better—today, tomorrow, and for decades to come.” NH
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Canola as Feed – Economics and Tips
Canola Council of Canada | Canola Watch
Canola can be an adequate feed source for cattle. The decision to cut canola for feed should compare all costs and opportunities for feed versus seed. This article will provide details to help with that decision.
Late-season hail and drought will sometimes lead to conversations about cutting canola for livestock feed. Drought reduces canola yield potential and increases the demand for alternative feed sources.
CONSIDERATIONS
Before making a decision to cut a canola crop for silage or hay, consider these steps:
• Calculate the return for canola harvested for grain, considering yield potential and price. A 10 bu./ac. crop could produce $200 per acre at July 2021 prices. What is the likely harvest-time price and how does that compare to hay prices?
• Talk to the grain buyer, especially if signed contracts require delivery. Review the contract commitments. A 10 bu./ac. canola crop that covers at least part of the contract will reduce the amount that needs to be replaced to fulfil an obligation.
• Talk to the crop insurance adjuster. If making an insurance claim, the adjuster should assess the crop before the farmer considers the silage or hay option.
• Check labels for all pesticides used on the crop. Some products used on canola have restrictions such as “Do not graze the treated crop or cut for hay.” Because canola is not a common feed crop, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Canada) and Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.) do not require feed data, so companies may not have data to support feed use after their products are applied.
• Look at the crop stage and estimate biomass. This will determine the potential feed value per acre. Canola feed value drops after late flowering and early pod stages.
• Consider loss of nutrients that occurs with removal of all above-ground biomass. This will have to be replaced with added fertilizer.
• Do cattle producers need help? Feed shortages add to the stress of drought for livestock producers. This might factor into a decision to leave canola standing or cut it for forage.
CANOLA FEED VALUE
Feed value tends to be higher when canola is cut at full bloom to early pod stage when plants are still green and leafy. Here are a few feed components to consider when feeding canola.
CRUDE PROTEIN
Crude protein for canola cut at full bloom to early pod can average from 14 to 17 per cent, says Alberta beef feed consultant Barry Yaremcio. Yaremcio says canola protein drops to the 10 to 12 per cent range at full pod due to the lost leaf and flower biomass.
Manitoba Agriculture has a factsheet Manitoba Average Feed Values for the Beef/ Bison/Sheep Producer that compares various crops, including canola. Comparison data comes from samples sent to Norwest/Bodycote Lab between 2000 and 2005. For canola silage (eight samples), crude protein ranged from 9.3 to 23.5 per cent, with an average of 14.7 per cent. Alfalfa, all cuts, had an average of 17.4 per cent. For canola green feed (14 samples), crude protein ranged from 8.2 to 16.4 with an average of 12.3.
TOTAL DIGESTIBLE NUTRIENTS (ENERGY)
Lab results from the Manitoba Agriculture factsheet show average total digestible nutrients (TDN) of 59 per cent for canola silage and 56 per cent for greenfeed. Yaremcio puts the average at 55 to 60 per cent, which is similar to a good alfalfa-grass hay, he says.
NITRATES
After a light frost or hail, cut canola as quick as you can, Yaremcio says. Nitrate accumulates after the injury and peaks three to four days after a light frost. With a killing frost, the plant is dead and nitrates do not accumulate, but nitrates in the plant at this time are locked in. Ensiling tends to reduce nitrate levels. Get a feed test before using any new or unusual feed source. (Note: Many crops will accumulate nitrates, so tests for all feed sources are recommended. NDSU has a document on nitrate poisoning.
SULPHUR
One concern with canola (brassicas in general) is that it tends to accumulate sulphur. NDSU says sulphur levels of canola can range from 0.5 to 1.3 per cent on a drymatter basis. Yaremcio says sulphur levels above 0.4 per cent will affect rumen bacteria in cattle, which can lead to serious illness. NDSU says water sources and other byproducts, such as distillers grains, can also increase sulphur intake for cattle. Get a feed test to know how to blend canola silage with other feed sources.
OIL
Mature canola seed would not be appropriate as a sole feed source. While canola oil is used to boost energy in feed rations, more than seven per cent oil in a cow diet prevents turning in the rumen. This amount of oil essentially causes an impaction or feed blockage due to loss of “traction” as it sits in the stomach. Mature canola seeds in hailed or regrown feed could contain 40 per cent oil. This would only be a concern if mature canola seed represent a significant part of the diet.
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To test feed quality, borrow a feed probe (local extension offices may have them) and send the sample for feed analysis. The office with the probe will also know where to send samples. Each province has a few labs that test feed. Check with the chosen lab for their sampling and submitting procedures. Also check with a provincial livestock and feed extension specialist to discuss feed testing and the positives and negatives of using salvage canola crops in rations.
PRICE OF CANOLA FORAGE
In July 2021, Barry Yaremcio said: “Hay is advertised at 8¢ to 10¢ a pound. Greenfeed and salvage cereal and canola crops are probably 1¢ to 2¢ off the hay price. So a 1,000-pound canola bale could be worth anywhere from $80 to $90 per bale.”
Manitoba Agriculture staff estimate that canola silage would be similar value to beef hay on a dry matter basis. If beef hay at 15 per cent moisture is 8¢ per pound, a canola silage bale at 50 per cent moisture would be around 4.7¢ per pound.
YIELD
One way to estimate forage yield is to cut and weigh all the plants in a square foot and do that a few times throughout the field. Then multiply to get yield per acre. An acre is 43,560 square feet. This is, of course, just an estimate and mass will be lost as cut plants dry down.
The manual, Procrop Canola Growth and Development, from Australia has a section on cutting a failed crop. If total dry matter yield is 1,818 kg/ha (0.74 tonnes per acre) at late flowering, it will drop to 1,181 kg/ha (0.48 tonnes per acre) over the next six weeks. In that time, dry matter digestibility also drops from around 69 per cent to around 59 per cent.
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WHEN TO CUT
Quality is best when cut at full bloom to early pod stages. Quality goes down as canola matures. Australian research on feed quality of drought-affected canola says: “To maximize animal performance and minimize cost per unit of energy from baled drought-affected crops, they should be cut early, ideally around flowering.”
• More on silage. Yaremcio says to treat canola similar to barley for cutting, chopping and packing or bagging. He adds that it will probably take an extra day to dry down to 60-65 per cent moisture content – a day longer than cereal silage. A Government of Saskatchewan factsheet says: “There may be seepage and ensiling problems if brassicas are ensiled at moisture contents greater than 70 per cent.” Note that canola silage tends to have a darker colour and perhaps a less appealing smell than barley silage. While cattle are reported to adjust to canola silage easily, blending with other feed sources, especially when first introducing canola to cattle, is recommended.
• More on hay. Brassica plants like canola may take four to six days to dry down to proper moisture levels for baling, which is 16 to 18 per cent. Crimping the hay ensures faster and more uniform drying. The Government of Saskatchewan factsheet says: “If canola is cut near maturity, its feed value will be similar to that of cereal straw. Cattle do not find this type of feed palatable and it is best used as bedding unless it is processed and mixed with other hay.” NH
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$2.2 million delivered through Emissions Reduction Alberta will help install new technology to save millions of dollars on energy bills and produce more food for Albertans.
Agri-News, September 2, 2025
These dollars help Big Marble Farms install cutting-edge horticultural grow lights that will produce more tomatoes and cucumbers using less energy and at a lower cost.
With this funding, more than 5,000 horticultural grow lights will be installed at the Cypress County greenhouse to save almost $2 million in utility costs and produce 4,600 fewer tonnes of emissions. Staff will also receive technical training in ways to reduce energy use.
Alberta’s farmers, ranchers and food industry continue to embrace innovation to feed ever-growing local, national and global demand. The province is seen as a world leader in both emissions reductions and food production.
“Alberta’s food industry is looking for ways to reduce costs, save energy and deliver even more fresh, locally grown produce all year long. These new lights will save millions of dollars while helping a local, familyrun success story lower operating costs and build a more productive, reliable local food supply at the same time.” Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
“Alberta’s farmers and food processors are leaders in finding new ways to grow more with less. By supporting projects like this, we’re helping greenhouse operators cut energy costs, stay competitive, and deliver fresh, local produce to families year-round. This grant to Big Marble will create new jobs and business opportunities while also putting more locally grown food on Canadian tables. I am confident that we will see more greenhouses choosing Alberta as their base of operations in the future.” RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
“It’s great to see a local family-run business like Big Marble Farms helping move Alberta’s agriculture forward. This funding will strengthen our local food supply while showing the world-class advancements Alberta is making that benefit farmers, families and our community. This is the type of project that creates jobs, fosters growth and drives innovation here in southeastern Alberta.” Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat
High energy costs and outdated technology put strain on greenhouse operators, making it harder to provide fresh, local produce in every season. Funding
for Big Marble Farms’ lighting upgrades is delivered through the Strategic Energy Management for Industry Program, which helps Alberta’s industrial and manufacturing facilities increase profitability by reducing energy costs, growing organizational skills and funding the costs of capital retrofits.
“This investment shows how technology strengthens both our economy and our communities. By helping Big Marble Farms cut costs, lower emissions, and increase food production, we’re supporting Alberta’s agriculture sector to stay competitive while ensuring more fresh, local produce for Albertans year-round. It’s a win on every front.” Justin Riemer, chief executive officer, Emissions Reduction Alberta
The horticultural grow lights will provide the greenhouse with up to 45 per cent more light than its current system, producing bigger crops without higher energy bills. This will help Big Marble Farms save money, stay competitive and continue supplying Albertans with healthy, homegrown produce.
“This grant allows Big Marble Farms to reduce its environmental footprint while strengthening yearround food security for Albertans and western Canadians. By embracing sustainable technology, we’re investing in a future where locally grown produce remains resilient, reliable and available for every table
across western Canada. This investment will drive efficiency, sustainability and stronger yields across Big Marble Farms. This step ensures we can continue growing more with less, securing a brighter future for our farm, our people and the communities we serve.”
Ryan Cramer, chief executive officer, Big Marble Farms
QUICK FACTS
• Big Marble Farms is currently home to more than 496,000 cucumber plants, 385,000 tomato plants and 47,000 grow lights.
• The Strategic Energy Management for Industry program is funded by the Government of Alberta and Natural Resources Canada.
• The program covers up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs for for-profit organizations and up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs for not-forprofits and Indigenous organizations.
• The program is designed to help Alberta’s mining, forestry and agriculture, oil and gas, utilities, construction, manufacturing, transportation, waste management and other sectors save money by reducing operating and maintenance costs, increase competitiveness and lower emissions through technology and innovation.
• Applications are open until March 2027. NH
Rows of tomatoes at the Big Marble Farms greenhouse
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BLACK ANGUS BRED Cows & Heifers for sale. Call Keith at 780-971-2350.
For Sale: Black white-faced heifer yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250827-3843.
Registered white-faced bulls. 70bw known as registered black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.
HYPO-ALLERGENIC QUARTER Horses for sale. Call Keith at 780-971-2350.
LOOKING FOR old or used reefer vans. Call/text 780926-6789.
2007 JD 630F Hydra flex header, pickup reel, poly-skid shoes, header transport. $20,000. Call 780-532-0114.
4.7L DODGE MOTOR, 225,000 kms on motor, $1,000. Call 780-494-2278. 20' PICKUP REEL for sale. Call 780-351-2188.
NORDIC HOIST for tandem truck. Pump and tank included. Call 780-351-2188.
1988 FORD TEMPO, automatic, easy on gas, has winter tires, Hines Creek area, $500. 780-494-2278.
2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD, 5 speed $6000 in repairs and upgrades, asking $3500. Ken 780-971-2592.
2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Spyder GT, V6, convertible, Bluetooth, heated seats, silver, 89,656kms, $11,000 OBO. 250-784-4318.
DOUBLE-WIDE HOUSE, free to be picked up & removed. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
POPLAR LOGS ON private land in the Pink Mountain area for sale. Call 250-7725407.
CAT D6NLGP with ripper for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.
CAT skidsteer for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601. Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.
MILITARY BUILT CAT D8 dozer. Includes blade & winch, taking offers. 780523-1488. "AAA" COW & HORSE manure for sale. Call Bob at 250-759-4956.
2013 DODGE JOURNEY for sale, asking $6,900 o.b.o. Call 780-834-0479.
LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN PUPPIES for sale. Born to excellent working parents. Call or text Andrew 250-4673957.
SPEED CONTROLLED RUBBER finger chicken plucker for sale, call 780772-6544.
FOR SALE Big horn roping saddle. Padded seat, bridle included. Asking $500. Call 780-354-3435.
CANADIAN ARCOTT YEARLING ewes bred for February. Open ewe lambs, can deliver. Donald Johnston 780-837-1770.
CANADIAN ARCOTT YEARLING ram, ram lambs for sale, can deliver. Call Donald Johnston, Donnelly, 780-837-1770.
2002 DODGE DAKOTA extended cab, for parts. Approximately 180,000 kms. Call/text Randy 780-9109056.
GM 2500 6.5L diesel, longbox, extended cab, 200,000 kms on rebuilt engine/trans, $9800. 403651-7660.
1975 FORD 8000 w/B&H, 6V "Jimmy" engine, 13spd transmission, not running. 780-836-2107 or 780-6189161.
LOOKING FOR AN older (70's era) single axle water truck with spray bar. 780523-1488.
SILEAGE TRUCK for sale, complete with mixture box, not running, mechanic’s special, $2,000 OBO. 780876-3200.
BUTLER 14FT GRAIN bins, most have aeration, call for details. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
14FT WINKLER 300 hydraulic drill fill. 2 compartments, $3,100. Call 780-864-0809.
2004 Case/IH 2388, 4WD, coarse & fine concaves, hopper tarp, 3452 eng, 2766 sep. 780-618-9161.
20' SUND rake-up pickup on 22' older International header. Tires, coulters, on transport wagon. 780-6189161.
2004 CASE/IH 2042 30' draper header, pick-up reels, pea auger, on 2013 Horst trailer. 780-618-9161.
3 PT. HITCH system for a Ford 600 tractor, taking offers. Call 780-772-6544.
Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
FRONTIER LL1396, 8' drawn box blade w/Scarifier, 2 yrs old, purchased new. 780-837-6457.
LOOKING TO BUY shed antlers for art
HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR Farmhand front end loader. Any reasonable offer accepted. Call Carl 780-3543435.
SNO-CO 30" ROTARY separator. Call Ed 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
CAT D8H dozer blade for sale. Hydraulic tilt on one side. Call 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
DOUBLE D FENCING. Available for your barbed wire, page wire & plank fencing needs. 780-5186319.
FOR SALE 8 rows of heavy gauge used graduated page wire. Call 780-876-3200.
2,000 UNUSED BRICKS. No mortar, loaded on trailer. Call for delivery options, $1,000 OBO, 780-831-8488.
HAVE RUBBER BOOTS for sale, sizes 9 and 10, excellent condition. Call 780532-6269.
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LAND TO SELL. Remote 20 acres on pavement, unfinished highway lodge, gardens. Call Duane 250500-1837.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
ROUND OAT STRAW bales, 5x6, $50. Call 250-262-5428, Montney, BC.
34FT INTERNATIONAL 4500 vibrashank cultivator, with mounted harrows. Asking $3,950. Call 780-864-0809.
ART'S WAY LS1400 breaking disk with extra blades for sale, $16,000. Call Perry 250-719-8154. SQUARE STRAW BALES for sale, $8. 250-827-3031, Martin Farm Supply, Montney, BC.
(2) HONDA FOURTRAX 300 quads for sale, asking $2,500 each. Call or Text 780-219-9034. 2019 JD 560M round baler, c/w accumulator, moisture variable core, approx 1500 bales, $86,000. 780-9269323.
CONCORD 40' HEAVY duty cultivator, c/w anhydrous kit 780-618-9161 or 780-8362107.
CASE 930 ROUND fender tractor for sale, for parts. Call Ed 780-618-9161.
LOOKING FOR a used outdoor wood boiler, in good condition. Call Paul at 780926-1059.
TWO HARVEST RIGHT Pro 5-tray freeze dryers for sale. Medium size, extra trays. $3,500 each or $6,500 for both. 250-780-2378.
(4) TIRES & RIMS for sale, 8.75 x 16.5, $200 each OBO. Contact Merv, 780-831-8468.
Looking to lease farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-9786768.
2001 MOBILE HOME for sale, 16' wide, with addition and deck. Call/text Herman 250-263-4028.
2008 26.5ft TANGO 5th wheel trailer, one slide, everything works, good tires, $11,800. Call 780-354-2865.
FLEXI-COIL 50FT diamond harrow for sale. Asking $4,100. Call 780-864-0809.
DEERING HORSE-DRAWN
hay rake for sale., asking $300. Call Carl 780-3543435.
#1 STETTLER WHEAT w/very high protein! Also 13pro wheat, yellow peas, and canola. 780-926-6462.
Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.
1st & 2nd cut alfalfa hay. Stored inside. No spoilage. Will deliver. Call 780-8649523.
HEAVY DUTY STEEL pipe hay wagon for sale, hauls 10 round bales, $1,000. Merv, 780-831-8468.
LOOKING FOR 30' swather in good condition. Year 2000 or newer. Call 780-285-4684.
(2) JOHN DEERE 40ft heavy-duty cultivators for sale, $5,000 each. Call Perry 250-719-8154.
CASE/IH 930 square fender tractor, tall cab, 8-Speed. Ed 780-618-9161.
LOOKING FOR John Deere tractor parts for model 80 or JD model 820 or 830, running or not. 780-2199034.
1971 UTB 65 HP 4WA, diesel, 3 new tires, 661 hrs, excellent condition, $6000, 780-971-2592.
WANTED: STARTER & DIFFERENTIAL PINION for Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. 780-8350601.
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BayTreeMarketon49 |BayTreeGeneralStoreOutdoorRink(13068Highway49)
Tuesdays| 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. |Aug 5,12,19,26
SpecialMarkets: Oct 18 |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |Bonanza Hall
Contact:780-353-3771orbaytreemarketon49@gmail.com
Beaverlodge | BeaverlodgeAgComplex (1400 –5th Ave)
Tuesday| 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. |Aug 5,12,19,26 |Sept 2,9,16,23,30 |Oct 7,14,21,28
Wednesday |11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Aug 6,13,20,27 |Sept 3,10,17,24 |Oct 1,8,25,22,29
Contact: (780)296-6698
Beaverlodge -SouthPeace Centennial |JunctionofHighway 43andRR722
SpecialMarkets:
Aug 22 |FallFair| 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. |Wembley FluidPro Arena(9831 –97St)
Aug 23 |FallFair| 10:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. |Wembley FluidPro Arena(9831 –97St)
Sept 1 |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |Wembley Heritage Site (9021 –101 Ave) Sept 6 |10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. |South PeaceCentennialMuseum Oct 25 |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |NuVista EnergyCenter,Beaverlodge (1024 -4 Ave) Contact:southpeacefm@gmail.com
Berwyn |BerwynAgBuilding(5001 –51st St) Sunday| 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. |Oct 5,26
SpecialMarkets: Aug 9 |10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |LacCardinalPioneerVillage Sept 13 |3:00p.m.to9:00p.m.| Mainstreet Grimshaw Contact:780-625-7248or farmersmarketberwyn@gmail.com
Chetwynd |Carver’sRow,Highway 97
Friday| 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. |Aug 1,8,15,22,29 |Sept 5,12,19,26 |Oct 3
Contact:(250)788-6576orcmwiddic@gmail.com
DawsonCreek |N.A.R.Park(900Alaska Avenue)
Saturday| 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Aug 2,9,16,23,30| Sept 6,13,20,27 |Oct 4,11,18,25
Contact: (587)277-1476
Enilda|Women’s Institute Hall (WIDrive 1st Ave)
Saturday |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Aug 2| Sept 6 |Oct 4
Contact:(780)523-5158 /(780)523-1020orenildafarmersmarket@yahoo.com
Fairview |FairviewLegionHall(10315 –110th St)
Wednesday |3:30p.m.to6:30p.m.| Aug 6,13,20,27| Sept 3,10,17,24
SpecialMarkets:Aug 23| 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. |Oct 8| 3:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m.
Contact:780-722-3582or fairviewabfarmersmarket@gmail.com
FortSt.John |SUMMERMARKET| FestivalPlaza,Centennial Park (9523– 100th Street)
Saturday| 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Aug 2,9,16,23,30 |Sept 6,13,20,27 |Oct 4,11,18,25
Contact: (778)256-7971or fsjfarmersmarket@gmail.com
FortNelson |Elk’s Lodge (5431 –50th AvenueSouth)
Saturday |9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.| Aug 2,9,16,23,30 |Sept 6,13,20,27 |Oct 4,11,18,25
Contact: (250)233-3522ormanysoles@northwestel.net
GrandePrairie | BigRedBarn(10032 –101st Ave)
Wednesday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| Aug 6,13,20
Friday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| Aug 1,8,15,22,29 |Sept 5,12,19,26 |Oct 3,10,17,24,31
Saturday |10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |Aug 2,9,16,23,30 |Sept 6,13,20,27 |Oct 4,11,18,25
Contact: (780)814-8224orinfo@gpfarmersmarket.ca
HighLevel |MackenzieMuseum &Visitor ’s Centre (10803 -96St)) Saturday| 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Aug 2,16,30| Sept 13,27
Contact:highlevelfarmersmarket@gmail.com
HighPrairie –Marigold |4724 –53rd Avenue
Wednesday |12:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. |Aug 6,20| Sept 3,17| Oct 8,22
Contact: (780)523-4588
Kinuso | WomensInstitute Hall (WIDrive 1stAve) Saturdays| 10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| Aug 2,16,30 SpecialMarkets: Aug 16| 10:00a.mto4:00p.m.| Hedibuilt Farms(73021RangeRoad112, Faust)
Contact:780-775-2684orkinusofarmersmarket@gmail.com
La Crete |NorthernLightsRecCentre (10201 –99Ave)
Wednesday |3:00p.m.to6:00p.m.| Aug 6,13,20,27| Sept 3,10,17,24
Contact: (780)928-4447orlacretefarmersmarket@gmail.com
Manning | RoyalCanadianLegion(115 –3rd AveSW)
Thursday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| Aug 7,14,21,28 |Sept 4,11,18,25 |Oct 2,9
Contact: (780)836-1064
PeaceRiver | Former Peavey MartStore(9700 –78St)
Saturdays |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |Aug 2,16,30
Saturdays |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |Sept 6,20 |Oct 4,18
Contact:PRFM1991@gmail.com
Rycroft |RycroftAgCentre(5010 –49th Ave)
Thursday |3:00p.m.to6:00p.m.| Aug 7,14,21,28 |Sept 4,11
SpecialMarkets:Oct 11 |12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Contact:(780)831-8792or rycroftfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Sexsmith |SexsmithCurlingRink (9913 –99th St)
Tuesday| 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. |Aug 5,12,19,26 |Sept 2,9,16
SpecialMarkets:Sept 22 |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Contact: (780)568-3688or wellness@sexsmith.ca
Tangent |Tangent CommunityHall (101 –3rd Ave)
Saturday |11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |Oct 4
Contact:(780)219-5342or communityhalltangent@gmail.com
Valleyview |MemorialHall(4810 -50St)
Saturday |11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |Aug 23 |Sept 13 |Oct 4,18
Contact: valleyviewmarkets@gmail.com
Provincial Funding Boosts Alberta’s Small Family Farms and Agritourism Sector
Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Assn, August 29, 2025
Locally grown food and agritourism experiences are shaping the future of farming in Alberta. With robust support from the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI), the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association (AFFPA) is launching a dynamic new initiative to bolster Alberta’s small family farms and agritourism sector. This program aims to connect consumers with local farms and local food, diversify farm income through agritourism and strengthen Alberta’s food supply chain. Its creation is made possible thanks to a $300,000 grant provided by Alberta’s government through the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program.
“The Northern and Regional Economic Development Program is empowering communities to attract investment, grow economies and create high-value, stable jobs for Albertans. This program unlocks new opportunities for Albertans in every corner of the province, ensuring Alberta remains the best place to live, work, invest and raise a family.” Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration.
In rural Alberta, agritourism is not just a charming day out. It’s a lifeline for farmers and communities. Agritourism allows farmers and ranchers to supplement or reinvent their businesses, remain financially viable and even thrive through diversification.
The Alberta-Grown Food and Agritourism Growth Initiative provides new supports for small family farms across Alberta looking for new revenue streams to support their operations by participating in tourism and the visitor economy. Staycations in Alberta have become increasingly popular, especially as people look for ways to explore their local surroundings without extensive travel, and international travelers are looking for destinations off the beaten track.
“Agritourism represents a significant opportunity for rural communities to experience the many benefits of a thriving visitor economy — from job creation and entrepreneurial opportunities to more municipal revenues and amenities that help communities thrive. The Alberta-Grown Food Agritourism Growth Initiative will help Alberta capture the growing global demand for taste of place experiences by showcasing the world-class food and hospitality our province has to offer.” Jon Mamela, Chief Commercial Officer, Travel Alberta.
“The Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association is very grateful to the Alberta government for their support. This funding will help save family farms and fill unmet demand and growth potential in our sector.” Tam Andersen, AFFPA President.
For Tam, local demand for her family’s farm products have been a great insulator against international trade issues. She considers their family farm diversification in agritourism an excellent strategy to keep her farm viable and provide consumers with easy access to locally grown in Alberta produce and tourism experiences.
Background
Alberta-Grown Food Agritourism Growth Initiative Key Highlights:
• Backed by JETI, this initiative aims to capitalize on the $878 million market value of farmers’ markets and farm retail in Alberta, creating new jobs and promoting local food.
• Provincial funding over three years will support AFFPA’s $600,000 program to develop a comprehensive agritourism growth strategy, increase direct farm sales and expand u-pick farms. The funds will also facilitate professional development for agritourism operators.
• Agritourism is a growing part of Alberta’s nearly $10.3 billion agri-food sector, offering experiences such as farm tours, harvest festivals and farm-to-table dinners. It’s a strategic move to diversify income for small-scale family farms.
• Economic impact: Alberta’s agri-food sector employs over 69,000 people, with significant investments in primary agriculture and food manufacturing industries.
AFFPA’s 40th Anniversary: Founded in 1985, AFFPA is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025. As the only association in Alberta dedicated to supporting agritourism, AFFPA helps its members through workshops, marketing, education and advocacy.
Collaboration: This project is in collaboration with the Alberta Hospitality Association, the Alberta Food Processors Association, numerous producer groups and municipalities across Alberta. NH
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Peace Country Beef & Forage Association Lifetime Member Award for 2024
Honouring Garry Gurtler’s Dedication to PCBFA
The Lifetime Member Award is one of the highest honors presented by the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association (PCBFA). With only three recipients before him, Garry Gurtler of Manning, Alberta, becomes just the fourth individual to receive this prestigious lifetime membership, recognized for his outstanding service and unwavering support.
A third-generation rancher, Garry’s roots trace back to the 1920s, when his grandfather homesteaded in the Manning area. Today, the Gurtler farm, fondly nicknamed Texas Alberta, spans over 4,000 acres and is known for its distinctive steel fencing, built in response to a government introduction of 270 elk that nearly devastated local farms. Garry now laughs about the elk that once dined alongside cattle in their feedlot.
Together with his wife, Trudy Rasmussen, and their son, Garry manages 200 cattle across 25 continuous quarter sections. Their operation includes 100 registered Polled Herefords and a commercial herd of equal size. Since 1970, they’ve utilized artificial insemination to enhance genetics, trying nearly every breed along the way.
Garry’s interest in experimentation extended beyond cattle. Over the years, he cultivated hard red spring wheat, barley, canola, and even gave corn a
try which he humorously recalls didn’t quite go as planned. Brome seed production, however, proved successful, producing over 1,000 pounds per acre and leading to lush aftermath forage supported by Alsike clover.
In the 1960s, Garry unintentionally participated in one of the earliest local examples of a polyblend or cover crop. A neighbor’s leftover seed mix planted on 60 idle acres was too wet to plow, so they hayed it instead. The result: an astonishing eight bales per acre of what Garry still calls the best feed he’s ever seen.
His contributions extend far from his farm. Garry spent 16 years with the Alberta Beef Commission, later joined the board of the North Peace Forage Association (now PCBFA), and served on the inaugural board of the North Peace Applied Research Association. Throughout his involvement, Garry played a key role in shaping the organization now known as PCBFA including helping hire long-serving team members Dr. Akim Omokanye and Liisa Jeffrey.
Reflecting on his journey, Garry shared a piece of advice that captures the spirit of lifelong learning: “The decisions that you make always come back to haunt you or show you what a good move you made. No matter the outcome, all you can do is see the lesson and learn from it.” NH
Peace Country Beef & Forage Association
Member Of The Year
For 2024
Honouring Brock Friedel, a Steward of the Land and Livestock
Brock Friedel has been involved in agriculture his whole life, having grown up on a diversified livestock operation in northeast Alberta. Upon completion of his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, he moved up to the beautiful Peace Country to help manage the multigenerational farm located near Fairview.
Here, they grow conventional grain crops, annual and perennial feed sources, raise registered Black Angus cattle and background commercial livestock. Brock enjoys being able to appreciate the Lord’s blessings each day as he works to apply science to everyday management decisions to promote production potential alongside economic sustainability.
Brock has worked with PCBFA on several research projects in the area of livestock production, soil health, and feed production. Brock always appreciates the producer minded approach they consistently bring forward.
We want to send a heartfelt thank-you to Brock for his unwavering support of PCBFA, and his undeniable passion for agriculture in the Peace Region. NH
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