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Volume 41, Issue 13 July 6, 2018

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The PRPU: Peace Region Pest Update

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Jenna Hiebert Peace River Forage Association of BC Peace Region Forage Seed Association

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Hello Peace Region! My name is Jenna Hiebert and I work for the Peace River Forage Association of BC and Peace Region Forage Seed Association.

Dan PRZYBYLSKI Sales Manager 250-782-4888 ext 114 (office) 250-784-4319 (cell) horizon@dcdn.ca

This growing season I will be helping Keith Uloth and Julie Robinson with their Pest Monitoring project and updating all of you as we go.

Are you suspecting that your crops may be suffering from pest (insect, disease, weed) damage?

This chart depicts the stages in which many species of insects are seen relevant to the growing season. Check it out to get an idea of what your crop may be at risk for throughout the growing season!

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Our goal this summer is to focus on monitoring Flea beetles, Swede Midge (not yet in this region), Wheat Midge (new to region 2016), Bertha Army Worms, and Diamond Back Moths and how they effect crops. We have set up stations for these insects at six locations in annual crops around the Peace Region and will be monitoring them weekly.

Each week we will be gathering data to assist producers regarding pest damage and prevention and to inform researchers of pest populations. In the future, you can expect to hear about a pest each week that is particularly problematic at a crop stage, and in contrast we will also identify some beneficial insects that help protect your crop. Along with this we have included the link for our BC Peace Agri Weather Network site where you can check out CURRENT weather recordings in live time from various locations (16 sites) in the BC Peace Region (http://bcpeaceweather.com/).

Cutworms are most problematic during the beginning of the growing season. They have a wide variety of host plants, feeding on anything from pasture grass to canola, and almost everything in between! They live underground and feed on the stems and roots of young plants. If you are seeing bare spots in your crop or have stems that look like they have been sawed off, you may be experiencing a cutworm infestation. For your reference, the picture to the left shows how a cutworm damages the plant.

Because these insects live underground and are nocturnal, it can be difficult to identify what is causing crop damage if they are infiltrating a field. So how does one control a pest problem that they cannot even see? As a prevention method, cultivating your field 10-14 days before seeding will expose the cutworm and give the birds a chance to eat many of them. Insecticide may also be needed if preventative measures fail. For best results, insecticide should be sprayed in the evening-night to catch the cutworm while they are active.

The Canola Council of Canada has suggested that the economic threshold for cutworm damage is from 25-30% stand reduction. If more than 30% of a crop has been damaged, it is suggested that the producer take action.

As for our pest monitoring project, we have now set up and are activley monitoring traps in six locations! That being said, we have seen a few flea beatles on our traps so keep an eye out for them with all of this warm weather! If you have any questions or concerns regarding a pest you may have encountered, please feel free to call or text our pest phone (250-719-8322), Keith Uloth (250-613-0761), or email us at pest@bcgrain. com. Catch us next week where we will introduce the Flea beetle as a priority pest and go into more detail about them and the damage they can cause.

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Minister MacAulay hits the ‘Growing Canadian Agriculture’ tour

Breakfast Brief

GRAIN MARKETS READY FOR USDA, STATSCAN REPORTS Except for Kansas City wheat prices, grain markets this morning are in the green ahead of acreage reports out from the USDA and StatsCan today. At 8:30AM EST, we’ll get an update to StatsCan’s acreage estimates from April. A few hours later, at 12PM EST, we’ll get the USDA’s stocks and acreage report.

Canada’s agriculture and agrifood sector is an economic engine, spurring job creation and prosperity across the country. The agriculture system generates over $110 billion of our gross domestic product and $64.6 billion of our exports, while employing more Canadians than any other manufacturing industry in the country. At the foundation of this economic engine are almost 200,000 producers and thousands of small to medium-sized agri-food entrepreneurs across the country.

Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector was recently identified by the government as one of six sectors with high potential for growth and job creation.

We’ll be live-blogging both reports for our GrainCents readers so watch our GrainCents Twitter feed for the specific crop-by-crop posts. You can also just login to your GrainCents dashboard to see the updated numbers and our interpretation of them.

While today’s reports are going to be the large focus of grain markets, the elephant in the room remains: trade war talk. China and the US continue to spar and it seems like we’re headed down the road of tariffs getting implemented next Friday, on July 6th.

On that note, this week, the USDA’s Ag Attaché in China says that the People’s Republic will only import 100.5 million tonnes of soybeans this year, not the official USDA estimate of 103 million tonnes.

While it’s certainly expected that China will import less soybeans from the US, it’s widely expected that trade lanes will change in other ways. More specifically, US soybeans will start to head towards Europe instead.

Speaking of the EU, the European Commission recently downgraded its wheat production estimate by 2.65 million tonnes to 137.6 million tonnes. Dry weather, namely in northern Europe, was the main blame. Similarly, SovEcon just downgraded its estimate for the Russian wheat crop again, this time by 600,000 tonnes to 72.5 million.

What to Expect from the USDA and StatsCan Going into today’s reports from the USDA, the market is looking slightly higher corn and soybean acres, but lower wheat acres. Year-over-year though, corn and soybean acres are certainly expected to be less than last year, whereas wheat acres are up, namely because of spring wheat acres increasing significantly year-over-year. For stocks, the trend continues to show higher numbers than in years past.

Today, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, announced that he will be heading across the country on the ‘Growing Canadian Agriculture’ tour. The Minister will meet with farmers, processors and industry leaders, as well as participate in rural agricultural events, to highlight strategic federal agricultural investments

Today’s trading activity is volatile for a few reasons. First, it’s the last trading day of both month AND the quarter. This means that speculators looking to shore up or close out positions ahead of the month’s end could be very active. Allendale’s Rich Nelson notes that, on the day of the USDA’s June stocks and acreage report, in the last 15 years, there have been some wild swings. Specifically, corn prices closed lower in 10 out of the 15 years, on average, by 18 cents. For soybean prices, things are a little more evenly based, but the volatility is certainly still there. In the up years (8 out of 15 years), soybean prices climbed an average of 31 cents. In down years (7 out of 15 years), soybean prices ended about 24 cents lower. Going into the StatsCan report at 8:30AM EST, it’s widely expected that we’ll see more canola but less pulses.

Taking These Numbers in Stride While this is certainly a busy day for grain markets, we need to continue to remember to take these numbers in stride. They are one moment in a large, elaborate system that are the grain markets. Nonetheless, they’re important to reflect on for a few days and digest them before moving on.

That being said, FarmLead recently was named to our own report that we’re taking in stride. Specifically, for the second year in a row, FarmLead has been named to Forbes’ list of Top 25 Most Innovative AgTech Companies. Our team will dwell on these numbers for a few days during the holiday weekend. It’s a great feather in the cap and a continued indication of how we’re making cash grain trade easier, but also more effective.

Next week, I won’t be writing the Breakfast Brief but we will be publishing our recap of June 2018 grain markets on the FarmLead Insights page on Tuesday, July 2nd.

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and programs - including those recently launched under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership—and how they will help to build an even stronger and more innovative sector for Canada.

The tour begins on June 25 in La Prairie, Quebec and ends on July 17 in Abbotsford, British Columbia with stops in Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan.

“I look forward to kicking off this tour to meet with hardworking farmers, processors and agricultural leaders across the country to discuss the tremendous promise and potential ahead for the agricultural sector. The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with Canada’s farmers and processors to keep Canada’s agriculture and food industry strong and growing for generations to come,” he said.

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Steers, Heifers, Calves, Goats, Sheep, Chickens and Rabbits Abounded Throughout the Day with a Great Crowd of Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, Brothers, Sisters, Friends and Local Supporters Watching and Cheering while the club members showed off their annual projects.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE LOCAL 4-HERS, VOLUNTEERS AND ORGANIZERS OF THIS YEAR’S EVENT!

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CCA welcomes new GM The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to announce David Moss as General Manager, effective June 1. Moss assumes the role from Rob McNabb, who is retiring after 20 years with the CCA. Moss joins the CCA at a transformative time in the Canadian beef industry, with the National Beef Strategy positioned to reshape the sector going forward. Moss brings a thorough knowledge of the North American beef industry to the role, offering more than 25 years of practical, hands-on experience in beef production, feedlot management, animal health, verification processes, and animal identification and traceability, the latter gained through over a decade of operational leadership at Livestock Identification Services Ltd. and an innovative integrated traceability start-up.

Moss brings perspective and understanding to significant issues facing industry, including sustainability and traceability, through his work as a board member of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, the Beef Value Chain Roundtable, and the Industry/Government Advisory Committee on Traceability (2005-2012), among others. These insights, along with his international business experience, entrepreneurial mindset, and a focus on innovation and technology make Moss a strong fit for the CCA. As a

proven change leader with expertise in operational management, strategic planning, and finance, Moss will bring many skills to the CCA. CCA Executive Vice President Dennis Laycraft welcomed Moss to the CCA team. “David has considerable expertise that really covers the breadth of the beef industry, from all aspects of production to understanding the need to quantify sustainable practices using technology, to continue to move the industry forward,” Laycraft said. “He brings value to the larger, ongoing discussions around value creation and the necessary business acumen, management and team building skills to enable an efficient and effective organization well into the future.”

Alberta-based Moss will work out of CCA’s Calgary office. “I am truly excited to be joining the team at CCA. This is a highly respected organization with a solid reputation for integrity and excellence in everything it does not only across Canada but internationally as well, and I am looking forward to ensuring we continue along that path.”

The CCA thanks McNabb for his devotion to the industry during his tenure at the CCA. McNabb will continue to act as a consultant to the CCA, ensuring his extensive knowledge in the animal health and welfare portfolios remains available to the CCA.

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Rural abattoir operators have their say in improving licensing and food security

making the process for licensing easy to understand reviewing distances between licensed abattoirs and eligibility for a Class E licence reviewing the number of animals that Class D and E licensees are allowed to slaughter reviewing the areas Class D licences are available in reviewing the restrictions and training for Class D and E licence holders Input was gathered from current and former Class D and E licence holders, as well as applicants who were denied and those who were approved, but chose not to complete the licensing process. Key stakeholders in the consultation included the BC Association of Abattoirs, BC

Cattlemen’s Association, the Small Scale Meat Producers Association, the BC Sheep Federation, as well as regional health authorities.

The consultation is part of a review of the province’s rural slaughter capacity that the ministry is undertaking to support B.C. ranchers and livestock producers in rural communities. A summary of the consultation has been provided to the Select Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fish and Food, which has been hosting a broader public consultation on local meat production and inspection, based on the April 2018 discussion paper released by the Minister of Agriculture.

The committee will make recommendations concerning local meat production in B.C. to the Minister of Agriculture by Oct. 1, 2018.

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Total 415.9 120.6 35.4 30.6 2.3 18.0 224.4 74.7 15.6 1.8 26.0 965.3

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators - June 17, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 3,295.7 6,051.2 5,996.2 75.1 15,418.2 Amber Durum 4.8 2,779.1 570.5 3,354.4 Oat 538.5 891.4 97.5 36.9 1,564.3 Barley 55.9 1,562.5 599.5 15.8 2,233.7 Rye 102.0 44.2 1.4 147.6 Flax 48.0 294.2 34.8 377.0 Canola 1,612.7 5,509.3 3,670.0 88.4 10,880.4 Peas 44.7 1,155.7 1,351.2 48.9 2,600.5 Corn 269.9 10.6 280.5 Beans 72.0 3.1 2.3 77.4 Lentils 5.2 1,079.9 101.4 0.6 1,187.1 Total 6,049.4 19,370.6 12,435.4 265.7 38,121.1

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 46 - June 11 - June 17, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 102.5 126.8 114.3 10.3 353.9 Amber Durum 38.5 15.6 54.1 Oat 8.1 11.1 2.7 1.2 23.1 Barley 0.7 22.2 6.0 0.3 29.2 Rye 3.6 0.2 3.8 Flax 2.1 5.8 0.7 8.6 Canola 22.4 108.5 60.3 0.3 191.5 Peas 0.5 16.9 11.4 0.7 29.5 Corn 3.5 0.5 12.3 16.3 Beans 2.3 0.2 0.1 2.6 Lentils 0.1 19.7 3.5 23.3 Total 145.8 350.4 226.9 12.8 735.9

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments - to June 17, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 3,478.1 6,312.7 6,172.2 84.5 16,047.5 Amber Durum 4.9 2,826.5 617.4 3,448.8 Oat 528.3 916.4 84.4 36.9 1,566.0 Barley 53.7 1,543.1 614.0 16.1 2,226.9 Rye 106.5 38.8 3.3 148.6 Flax 48.6 298.3 30.6 377.5 Canola 1,545.5 5,251.9 3,616.5 88.5 10,502.4 Peas 30.1 1,065.0 1,232.3 46.6 2,374.0 Corn 97.5 0.5 210.7 308.7 Beans 45.9 4.5 1.7 52.1 Lentils 1.5 882.7 107.6 0.5 992.3 Total 5,940.6 19,140.4 12,690.7 273.1 38,044.8

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Producer Deliveries - Week 46, June 11 - June 17, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Wheat 90.3 194.5 129.8 1.3 Amber Durum 90.1 30.5 Oat 9.2 22.5 3.1 0.6 Barley 1.1 24.3 4.9 0.3 Rye 1.8 0.4 0.1 Flax 2.0 15.5 0.5 Canola 36.2 130.4 57.5 0.3 Peas 0.6 39.8 32.9 1.4 Corn 5.8 9.8 Beans 1.8 Lentils 23.4 2.5 0.1 Total 148.8 540.9 271.6 4.0

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Recognizing a century of Alberta farming and ranching dedication The Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award has honoured over 1,750 farm families in Alberta since its inception in 1993. An Alberta Agriculture and Forestry program, the award salutes those families who have continuously owned and actively operated the same land for a minimum of 100 years.

Applications for the award, including eligibility criteria, are available on the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award webpage. Eligible families are provided with a bronze plaque, many of which are proudly displayed throughout rural Alberta.

Families often have special celebrations and reunions to mark the occasion of receiving their award.

Since 2013, the department has held summer recognition events throughout rural Alberta to bring recipients together. This year, 96 families have been invited to recognition events taking place in unique rural venues across Alberta: Camrose, July 5 Medicine Hat, July 26 Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, August 2 Grande Prairie, August 12 For more information on applying for a Century Farm and Ranch Award or the summer recognition events please contact Susan Lacombe at 780-968-6557.

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Key an eye out for anthrax this summer

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In some parts of Canada, weather conditions have created the ‘perfect storm’ for increased Anthrax risk. Anthrax is a highly contagious and infectious soil-borne disease caused by a relatively large spore-forming bacteria. Anthrax can infect most mammals, but bison and beef cattle are most commonly infected.

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Net Price (After Basis) $5.96 $5.94 $5.98 $6.02 $6.29 $6.33 $6.37 $6.43 $6.47 $6.51 $6.52

Anthrax is most common when temperatures are above 20 degrees. It also tends to occur after the soil has been disturbed such as in the case of flooding, heavy rains, soil erosion, or digging.

If a drought happens after any of these circumstances cattle are even more likely to contract the diseases as they graze closer to the ground and are more likely to pick up spores.

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Province relaunches Buy BC to connect people to made-in-BC products Columbians and a global audience.”

The Buy BC Partnership Program involves cost-shared funding that is available not only to agriculture and seafood producers, processors and co-operatives, but also to relevant industry associations, as well as agricultural fairs and markets within B.C., like the Moss Street Market.

As well, logo-licencing agreements will be available for B.C. agriculture and seafood companies that do not require cost-shared funding, but still wish to use the Buy BC logo on products to help consumers easily identify their product as a local product.

“We are thrilled to see this support for B.C. farmers, growers and makers of local food that can be found at over 145 community farmers’ markets across the province,” said Wylie Bystedt, president of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets.

“More and more British Columbians are seeking out unique, local, in-season foods, and the Buy BC Partnership Program will make it easier to choose these foods, which is an integral part of ensuring a thriving local food sector in B.C.” The Buy BC Partnership Program will provide $2 million in funding per year, over the next three years, to help eligible applicants with their marketing efforts using the Buy BC logo on their products or promo-

tional materials.

“The Ministry of Agriculture’s three pillars of Grow BC, Feed BC and Buy BC are supporting the province’s agriculture sectors and encouraging British Columbians to choose B.C. products which in turn, support our local farmers and ranchers,” said Stan Vander Waal, president, BC Agriculture Council.

“Placing the Buy BC partnership logo on B.C. products strengthens the local brand, and reminds consumers that we grow and raise some of the most trusted and highestquality product in the world.”

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“The goal is to connect more British Columbians and visitors with the great food and drinks made right here in B.C.,” said Popham.

“When people are making their shopping decisions, we want them to reach for B.C. products.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of June 29, 2018 Last 509.90s 510.40s 510.40 515.80 Last 501-4s 497-2 504-0 519-6 Last 498-2s 473-2 491-6 514-0 Last 681-3s 537-6 552-4 568-6 Last 351-2 360-4 372-0 Last 243-0s 240-2 244-0 Last 867-6 872-4 878-6 Last 29.29 29.40 29.48 Last 334.3 332.2

Change + 4.90 - 13.30 unch - 0.40 Change + 2-4 + 17-6 + 20-4 + 20-2 Change - 7-0 + 20-0 + 19-6 + 18-4 Change - 0-5 + 16-2 + 15-0 + 13-4 Change + 6-2 + 6-2 + 6-0 Change - 11-0 + 2-6 + 6-4 Change + 6-4 + 5-6 + 6-2 Change + 0.28 + 0.27 + 0.23 Change + 2.9 + 1.5

Open 0.00 523.70 510.60 516.20 Open 0-0 479-4 484-4 499-2 Open 0-0 453-4 472-0 495-0 Open 0-0 521-4 537-4 556-0 Open 345-6 355-2 367-0 Open 248-0 238-2 238-2 Open 861-2 867-0 872-4 Open 28.95 29.10 29.10 Open 331.8 331.0

High 509.90 526.60 512.10 517.90 High 501-4 500-0 506-4 522-4 High 498-2 476-0 494-2 516-6 High 681-3 538-0 559-0 576-0 High 352-6 362-0 373-6 High 253-4 244-4 247-0 High 871-4 877-2 882-6 High 29.38 29.49 29.59 High 335.0 333.3

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Weekly Feed Grain Report - June 29, 2018

Daily Grain Prices - June 29, 2018 Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $11.19 ( + $0.07 ) $11.32 ( - $0.01 ) $11.26 ( - $0.02 ) July 2018 $11.12 ( + $0.07 ) $11.32 ( - $0.01 ) $11.25 ( - $0.01 ) August 2018 $10.49 ( - $0.02 ) $10.70 ( - $0.02 ) $10.76 ( - $0.02 ) September 2018 $10.51 ( - $0.02 ) $10.66 ( - $0.02 ) $10.84 ( - $0.02 ) October 2018 $10.57 ( - $0.02 ) $10.75 ( - $0.02 ) $10.89 ( - $0.02 ) November 2018 $10.62 ( - $0.02 ) $10.79 ( - $0.03 ) $10.91 ( + $0.02 ) December 2018 $10.74 ( - $0.04 ) $10.90 ( - $0.05 ) $11.04 ( - $0.05 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.58 ( + $0.13 ) $5.64 ( + $0.14 ) $5.62 ( + $0.14 ) July 2018 $5.61 ( + $0.13 ) $5.68 ( + $0.14 ) $5.67 ( + $0.14 ) August 2018 $5.28 ( + $0.16 ) $5.30 ( + $0.16 ) $5.31 ( + $0.16 ) September 2018 $5.35 ( + $0.12 ) $5.41 ( + $0.13 ) $5.43 ( + $0.13 ) October 2018 $5.35 ( + $0.11 ) $5.42 ( + $0.13 ) $5.45 ( + $0.13 ) November 2018 $5.39 ( + $0.11 ) $5.45 ( + $0.12 ) $5.48 ( + $0.13 ) December 2018 $5.50 ( + $0.12 ) $5.56 ( + $0.13 ) $5.58 ( + $0.13 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $6.93 ( - $0.01 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.88 ( - $0.02 ) August 2018 not available not available $6.84 ( - $0.02 ) September 2018 not available not available $6.82 ( - $0.02 ) October 2018 not available not available $6.82 ( - $0.02 ) November 2018 not available not available $6.78 ( - $0.02 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.33 ( - $0.02 ) $6.44 ( - $0.03 ) $6.42 ( - $0.05 ) July 2018 $6.32 ( - $0.03 ) $6.43 ( - $0.04 ) $6.41 ( - $0.05 ) August 2018 $6.14 ( - $0.03 ) $6.20 ( - $0.03 ) $6.21 ( - $0.05 ) September 2018 $6.12 ( - $0.06 ) $6.20 ( - $0.06 ) $6.22 ( - $0.07 ) October 2018 $6.24 ( - $0.07 ) $6.31 ( - $0.07 ) $6.35 ( - $0.07 ) November 2018 $6.31 ( - $0.06 ) $6.38 ( - $0.07 ) $6.42 ( - $0.07 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.54 ( $0.00 ) $6.72 ( $0.00 ) $6.60 ( $0.00 ) July 2018 not available $6.51 ( $0.00 ) $6.45 ( $0.00 ) August 2018 not available $6.50 ( $0.00 ) $6.48 ( $0.00 ) September 2018 not available $6.52 ( $0.00 ) not available October 2018 not available $6.71 ( $0.00 ) $6.64 ( $0.00 ) December 2018 not available $6.81 ( $0.00 ) $6.73 ( $0.00 )

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SARDA Ag research and summer programs; a busy year As always, SARDA has a busy year planned full of interesting new trials and outreach events dedicated to informing the public.

In 2018, we are running 71 trials across 5 different municipal districts so that our information can be as relevant to farmers as possible. This totals up to a staggering 3082 individual plots that much each be seeded and carefully maintained while applying the proper treatments at the proper times and collecting data relevant to the study. We have a full crew of summer students ready to get their hands dirty: Joseph and Joshua Sylvain, Tyler Yoder, Robyn Simoneau, and Dave Cloutier. You can see their full introductions in our June edition of the Back Forty.

We have a few new additions in those 72 trials that promise some interesting results. This year we are starting two long-running trials testing crop sequence strategies. In our Novelty Rotation, we are testing a crop sequence that features crops not commonly seen in the Peace Region, such as flax, fababeans, quinoa, and hemp, along with more common crops such as wheat, barley, canola, and peas. This will provide farmers with information on how novelty crops could potentially fit into their current crop rotations. We are also trialling a crop rotation meant to manage fusarium head blight by featuring non-host crops.

The rotation features wheat, barley, canola, peas, corn, and flax.

We are also starting a deep banding trial that tests the deep banding of fertilizer once every 3 years with the more traditional annual fertilization at the same time as seeding. We are testing various fertilizer types on canola, peas, and wheat. Deep banding means that fertilizer is placed at 5-6” depth compared to the usual 2” or less depth. The hope is that deep banding of fertilizer will help prevent the deficiency of active root zones resulting from long-term direct seeding. We hope that this information will help farmers decide on a strategy that works the best for their farm.

Our SARVTs also make a return this year.

These trials compare varieties of wheat and peas that are commonly grown in the area to new and upcoming varieties. The goal is for farmers to be able to look at a variety they might grow on their farm currently and compare it to a variety they are interested in growing. We are testing 21 wheat varieties and 7 pea varieties in 3 different municipalities: Smoky River, Spirit River, and Greenview. Farmers can view the SARVT trials for themselves through our footprints self-guided tour, or visit our website for the report and published data.

Speaking of our website, SARDA is now focusing on a greater distribution of information

through the Internet. Our membership is now completely free. Signing up via our website gets you subscribed to our newsletter, where we share interesting articles and agricultural news, along with information about upcoming events and links to digital copies of our publications. This year we’ve added a digital archive of our annual report to the website, divided by year and trial.

This is an easy way to see our data from previous years, including our 2017 year, so check it out at http://sarda.ca/annual-research-reports. Our website also features a list of upcoming events from us or from our partners and sister organizations across Alberta. Watch our Events page to find information sessions near you.

We’re getting ready for our biggest event of the summer, the Summer Field School. This year we’re shaking things up quite a bit! Rather than a day event, we’re shifting to an afternoon and supper event, featuring barbequed rib-eye steak!

We will host several presentations in field: Becky Devaleriola will speak about the Alternative Land Use Services program; NorQuin will share information about quinoa using our quinoa plots; and our own agronomy experts will talk about our deep banding trial and will be on-site to explain numerous other trials and plots. After the information sessions, you’ll be bussed back to our shop for its grand opening and supper, where you’ll be free to look around at our equipment along with informational displays, all while listening to the Small Town Drifters perform! Our displays include municipal representatives talking about their unique programs, Bear Smart, the Environmental Farm Plan, the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program, and many more. We’re incredibly excited about this event, especially because we’ve radically dropped the price: you can get all this for only $20.

If you can’t make it to the Summer Field School, it’s still possible to see our plots. Every year our trial sites are open to the public, and this year’s no exception. At each site an information booklet will be provided, featuring a map of the site and detailed information on each trial and the treatments within the trial. All the trials will have signs to tell you what they are, and our SARVTs will feature detailed information for each variety within the trial. You can get the directions to our trial sites on our website www.sarda.ca on the right hand side of our homepage.

We’ll also be hosting Crop Walks on August 14 and 15, from 2-4 pm. These Walks will feature our SARVT Wheat trial, with seed representatives presenting on the unique properties of their variety. It’ll be an incredibly informational look at how different varieties grow in the region, and it might help you make decisions for next year’s season.

We’ll be announcing and hosting other events throughout the year, so be sure to check www. sarda.ca or sign up for our newsletter!

We would like to thank our sponsors and collaborators who make this all possible: our municipal sponsors MD of Smoky River, MD of Greenview, Northern Sunrise County, County of Grande Prairie, and Big Lakes County; our commission sponsors Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley Commission, Alberta Pulse Growers, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, and Canola Council of Canada; government agencies Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, InnoTech Alberta, and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry; and our collaborators Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance, Lesser Slave Watershed Council, Farming Smarter, Peace Region Forage Seed Association, St. Isidore Co-op, and Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).

Careers in Veterinary Medicine

By Dr. Zoe Ross Congratulations to all the 2018 high school graduates. Many graduates are making decisions on secondary education and careers at this time of year. We often are asked by young people about careers in veterinary medicine and what is required and I thought I would take this opportunity to shed some light on this.

Veterinary medicine can be a very rewarding field but it also poses quite a few challenges.

The two common career choices in this field are a veterinarian or an animal health technologist or technician. There are of course other jobs in the veterinary field including receptionists, kennel and boarding attendants and veterinary assistants. These jobs usually require on the job training although there are programs available that provide additional training.

A veterinarian is a doctor of animal health.

There is a minimum of 6 years of university required to become a veterinarian – 2 years of pre vet (general sciences at a university) and 4 years of veterinary medicine which results in a doctoral degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). There are currently 5 veterinary schools in Canada.

Upon completion of veterinary school, students write a North American Veterinary Licensing Exam which they must pass in order to practice veterinary medicine in Canada or the United States. They then also need to be licensed by the provincial licensing body for the province they will be working in. Some veterinarians choose to become specialists in a given area such as surgery or internal medicine which requires several more years of schooling and examinations.

There are many career opportunities for veterinarians including private practice, government, teaching, research or industry. Veterinarians are required to participate in continuing education every year in order to maintain their licenses.

An animal health technician or technologist (AHT) must complete 2 years of college and also write a licensing exam. There are several colleges in western Canada where this program can be taken. AHT’s have a wide range of responsibilities in private practices including care of hospitalized patients, assisting the veterinarians with diagnostic testing (bloodwork, radiographs, cytology, etc), preparing and monitoring patients that are under general anesthesia and having surgical procedures done on them.

While veterinary medicine can be an incredibly rewarding career where we can make a big

difference in the lives of animals and their owners, it also has many challenges. It can be amazing to see a patient whose life you have saved or improved. It is rewarding to be able to help ranchers with their herd health programs and see them be successful because of our work with them. Our days are full of variety and challenges. The relationships we develop with our clients and our patients are very rewarding. Those that choose to work in the veterinary field are very caring and responsible individuals and the career can be emotionally trying with a high risk of compassion fatigue and mental health challenges. Being on call to handle emergencies can be very difficult and there can be nights where we get very little sleep and are still expected to work the following day. It can be challenging to find a work life balance and to provide exceptional services to our clients while still having time and energy for our personal well-being and our family.

Large animal veterinarians get to spend a lot of time outdoors and on farms and often enjoy getting to know ranchers and their families and some good chute side meals. Unfortunately if the weather is less than pleasant though, they still have to work outside and they learn to dress well for the weather. Large animal medicine can also be physically difficult and repetitive strain injuries such as shoulder and wrist problems are common. It also often involves situations where there is risk to our safety while we are working with large and sometimes uncooperative animals.

There is also the inevitable challenge of money – veterinary care costs money and unfortunately there are owners that just can’t afford to pay for diagnostics, surgery or treatment. This can be very stressful because those that work in the veterinary industry care for animals and want to do what is best for them. It can be difficult to discuss finances with clients and to balance doing what is best for the patient while considering what the client can afford. Often clients are concerned about their animal and also concerned about what things cost and sometimes they can be quite rude or difficult to deal with because of their emotions.

The industry is gradually changing to try to improve some of these factors. Veterinarians may choose to work shorter work weeks or take more holiday time to allow them to take better care of themselves, give themselves a mental break and allow them time for their family and friends. There are more resources available to help with compassion fatigue and mental health.

Most veterinary practices now have large animal facilities with good handling systems which make it safer to handle large and potentially dan-

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gerous animals and ranchers are also getting better handling systems. Medical equipment such as digital x ray and ultrasound machines are improving and this helps with some of the physical challenges. Call can be shared between clinics, veterinarians or in some larger centers there are emergency clinics where clients have to go to have their animals cared for outside regular hours. Pet insurance and financing plans are available which can be helpful to clients that want to do all they can for the pet but can’t afford it.

If you are considering a career in veterinary medicine it is a wonderful area with lots of opportunities and I would encourage those that are genuinely interested in it to take some time to speak with a veterinarian or an AHT about the good and the bad. Also consider volunteering in a veterinary clinic so you can get a better idea of what is involved and what your options are and decide if this is truly a career you wish to pursue.

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Dave Rounds & Shellie Wolfe, Dawson Creek, B.C. .. 250-784-4628

Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB........................ 780-349-1650

Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB....... 780-864-4259 Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC....................................................... 250-784-3924

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David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-5382 Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, B.C. ....................... 250-759-4143 Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................. 780-835-2645

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Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB .............. 780-778-0150

Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC .......................... 250-780-2141 Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................. 780-786-2181 Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC .................. 250-263-8237 Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ........................ 780-512-4669 Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB..................... 780-933-5530 Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ..................... 780-786-4500 K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC................................. 250-991-9496

Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB ............................... 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB ...................................... 780-202-0254

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Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC .......................................... 250-772-5116

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Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC ................... 250-781-3617

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Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB ................................... 780-834-8170 Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB .................. 780-832-4068 Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB .................. 780-354-3190 Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ...................................... 780-836-2125 Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ...................... 250-719-5548 Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB............................. 780-348-5835 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ........................... 780-518-2643 Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB ............... 780-354-2074

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

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Fusarium head blight: appropriate fungicide timing

Cereal crops are most vulnerable to infection at flowering time when the disease spores, dispersed primarily by wind, infect the cereal plant. Disease severity is greater under weather conditions of high humidity and warmer temperatures, 15 to 25 C, in June and July that favour spore development.

“While complete control of FHB is unattainable, producers can suppress the disease in cereal crops by applying a fungicide,” says Whatley.

“Although several fungicides are registered to suppress FHB, strobilurin (Group 11) fungicides are not recommended.”

“Observable FHB symptoms don’t appear until the late heading stage when it is too late to apply protective fungicide.

Therefore, a decision to apply a fungicide must be made prior to this, at the flowering stage, to protect emerging heads,” adds Whatley.

If disease risk level is assessed as moderate to high and yield

return justifies fungicide application cost, a foliar fungicide should be applied at the flowering stage to protect emerging heads. Disease risk level increases when more of the following factors exist: Field is located in a region where FHB is established.

Cereal variety being grown is susceptible to FHB. Durum or corn is in the crop rotation or in adjacent fields.

Cereal crops are frequently grown in the same field or in nearby fields.

Weather conditions are damp and warm at crop flowering stage.

Irrigation is used in the farm operation.

Yield potential is good.

Cereal grain prices are high.

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Alberta Climate Information Service (ACIS) has developed the weatherbased FHB risk forecast webpage to assist growers with making a spraying decision and for more accurate timing of a fungicide application. This forecasting tool provides local and hourly FHB risk levels using nearreal-time weather data that growers can correspond with the correct heading stage for appropriate fungicide application timing.

Mobile friendly www. weatherdata.ca/malso features the FHB webpage and can be added to a smart phone’s home screen.

The period of time that a cereal plant is susceptible to infection is short. Therefore, the spray window

is also short, approximately seven days.

Warmer weather conditions narrow the spray window while cooler conditions widen the spray window.

FHB fungal spores infect the cereal plant by entering openings created where tiny flowers - referred to as anthers - form on the cereal head. Wheat flowers after the head is fully emerged from the boot while barley begins flowering as the head emerges from the boot. Tiny yellow anthers initially form in the middle of a head, ultimately developing over the full length of the head, and finally turning from yellow to white as they age and dry out before blowing away.

“Under ideal growing conditions, the length of time from when the wheat head is just emerging from the boot to the beginning of flowering is three days, so begin scouting closely when the head begins to emerge from the boot,” says Whatley. “The spray window begins when most of the heads on the main stems are fully emerged from the boot and continues through the time when yellow anthers form on the heads. As mentioned, barley begins to flower in the boot, however, wait until most of the barley heads have emerged from the boot before spraying. Ultimately, good head coverage prior to infection is critical for improving fungicide efficacy for both wheat and barley. Recent research suggests that fungicides continue to provide suitable sup-

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pression of FHB when applied 4 to 6 days after the start of flowering, or approximately 7 to 10 days following full head emergence.

If considering a later application, follow the pre-harvest interval specified for each fungicide product.”

Dr. Tom Wolf’s (AgriMetrix Research & Training) fungicide

spray recommendations for FHB are: Angle nozzles forward or use a double nozzle (forward and back).

Greater angles are better.

Use coarse sprays.

Maintain low boom height.

Fast travel speeds are fine for vertical targets (cereal heads).

Water: recommend 15+ gallons per acre (70+ litres per acre).

For more information, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

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• A high level of integrity, and adherence to privacy policies concerning membership information.

• A high level of interpersonal skills.

The supervisor reports to the Board of Directors, and will need

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Dryer weather conditions across most of the Prairies limited fusarium head blight (FHB) disease in cereal crops in 2017. However, cereals grown in shortened crop rotations will continue to be vulnerable during the current crop season due to more severe FHB incidence in many areas in 2016.

“A one year break away from a host crop is not enough time to permit this serious fungal disease to adequately decompose,” says Neil Whatley, crop specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre.

“Infected crop residue from 2016 continues to pose a serious threat to cereals in 2018 if favourable weather conditions occur.”

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How to recognize volatility in a market

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volatility. Demand shocks can also trigger volatility despite abundant supply.

While simple measures of volatility capture both negative and positive deviations from an average price, the latter are opportunities to lock in prices that would not exist in a stable pricing environment. It is important to build a solid marketing plan that is aligned with the risk an operation can face.

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age than other years when the SU ratio is large.

Sources of volatility Weather can have a significant impact on prices. Lower yields lead to a decline in the availability of supply and can lead to significant decreases in the SU ratio. For example, the 2012-13 year-end SU ratio projected in May 2012 was 13.7%. The 2012 year was one of the driest year on record in the U.S. Midwest. Yields for the 2012 crop kept being revised downward, and ultimately the 2012-13 SU ratio reported in August 2013 declined to 5.8%! A tighter SU ratio led to more volatility.

The 2018-19 U.S. corn, soybean and wheat SU ratios are not projected to be tight from an historical standpoint, so that should keep volatility under wrap. Yet, dry conditions in the U.S. Southern Plains and parts of the Midwest remain a relevant factor to monitor.

Demand can also play a role in volatility, which usually mean the SU ratio will not perfectly indicate future volatility. At the current projected level, the 2018-19 U.S. soybean SU ratio would be higher than nine of the last 10 years. Resuming trade tensions between the U.S. and China could lead to lower U.S. exports for 2018-19, raising the SU ratio. In that case, prices would likely fall, and price volatility be more significant.

Volatility can also be present in a situation when the SU ratio is large, especially if demand considerations are behind the increase in the SU ratio. The 2018-19 marketing could very well turn out to be a good illustration of this situation.

Volatility is not just about downside price risk Volatility can be a useful indicator. Do you know how to recognize it, and then use it to develop a good risk management plan?

All other things being equal, a low SU ratio tends to raise expected prices and trigger more

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Release of the USDA estimates of the supply and demand balance for the 2018-19 marketing year suggests a slightly improving pricing outlook for wheat and corn due to a stronger pace of U.S. exports this year. The pricing outlook for soybeans is unchanged despite lower anticipated year-end inventories for 2017-18.

Using average price projections is an easy way to measure future potential profitability. We’re sure to see prices evolve this year and will probably experience volatility. But volatility’s bad rep isn’t completely deserved. You can actually use it in your marketing plan – and I’m going to show you how.

Start with the stocks-to use ratio It’s not perfect, but the stocks-to-use ratio (SU) did accurately reflect the average U.S corn price in seven of the last nine years (seen in Figure 1). But, there are years in which the relationship between the two breaks down.

2012-13 and 2013-14 recorded a significantly higher and lower average price than what the SU ratio suggested. And, as it turns out, corn prices were more volatile in these years.

The four marketing years on the left handside of the chart are the most volatile years as measured by the dispersion in weekly U.S. corn prices.

The 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2013-14 MY were especially volatile – prices throughout the year varied more from the average annual price than they did in other years. 95% of corn prices in 2010-11 fluctuated within 36% of the average price, that is they ranged from US$3.78 to US$8.01. This compares to 2014-15, when 95% of the received corn price fluctuated within 13% of the average price (ranging from US$3.00 to US$3.86).

The lesson? A tight SU ratio is likely to generate prices that are more volatile and higher on aver-

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Kids learn about Alberta’s grass through exciting outdoor program

Throughout the warm weather months, elementary and high school classes can visit the ranch to learn about grassland ecosystems, the role bison once played in grasslands management, and the important role cattle play today in keeping grasslands healthy. Students come away with a new appreciation for our prairie landscape and concrete ways they themselves can become stewards of the land.

“Programs like our Explore Grasslands Program play a vital role in educating our youth

about how grasslands support an abundance of flora and fauna,” said Sarah Parker, Executive Director of Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. “It’s so wonderful to see a child’s eyes open wide as they learn that some of our native fescues are over a hundred years old, or that cow patties actually play an important role in spreading plant seeds and creating healthy soils. We are so grateful for the support of Alberta Beef Producers. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a working ranch, so a partnership with ABP makes total sense. Their involvement in this program will no doubt enrich the experience of each child who takes part”.

Alberta Beef Producers is excited for the opportunity to partner with the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. This unique year-round working cattle ranch, located within the boundaries of a provincial park, gives visitors the opportunity to learn about Alberta’s ranching history, and how cattle grazing is beneficial to the park’s natural grasslands. ABP would like to thank Alberta Parks and the Glenbow Ranch Foundation for their dedication and commitment to Alberta’s beef producing heritage and for providing this educa-

tional opportunity.

Glenbow Ranch is offering a unique and important educational program that gives children the chance to learn about proper grass management and the essential role it plays in maintaining a healthy environment.

Alberta Beef Producers is proud to support the efforts of the Foundation in their mission to educate park visitors by showcasing the successful co-habitation of cattle, people and the environment.

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An exciting new program at Glenbow Ranch will take area students on an outdoor adventure and teach them about Alberta’s fascinating native grasslands and the role cattle play in grassland management. Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation’s revamped Explore Grasslands Program was launched last week at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park in partnership with Alberta Beef Producers.

Students from Airdrie’s R.J Hawkey school took part in programming while John and Ty Copithorne from 3J farms were on hand to speak to kids about ranching activities at the park.

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Next Round of Canadian Agricultural Partnership Programs Now Accepting Applications

Creating and maintaining public trust are the goals of these three programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership).

Applications are now being accepted for: Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives

panies to demonstrate the quality, safety, and sustainability of their products. This program provides support to develop and enhance sustainability certification or assurance initiatives and to assist promoting the initiative to farmers and food processors.

Assurance initiatives are in place so the public can learn more about industry practices and standards. They allow for farmers and food com-

This program is open to not-for-profit organizations, agricultural groups registered under the Societies Act, commodity groups, and industryled non-profit assurance initiatives.

Public Agriculture Literacy More people want know where their food comes from and how it is produced. This program supports initiatives to help build communication tools that will give Albertans information about agriculture and the food production system.

Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, agricultural groups registered under the Societies Act, commodity groups, and recognized forms of rural municipal government in Alberta.

Youth Agriculture Education This program stream supports the development and delivery of effective agriculture educa-

tion programs that are science-based, topic-driven, and curricular-linked. It will help students think critically as they engage in meaningful and informed conversations about issues that affect public trust in agriculture.

This program is open to not-for-profit organizations, agricultural groups registered under the Societies Act, commodity groups, universities or colleges, school districts, and recognized forms of rural municipal government in Alberta.

The Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion federal-provincial-territorial investment in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that began in April, 2018. It is the successor of Growing Forward 2 which concluded on March 31, 2018.

In Alberta, this partnership represents a federal - provincial investment of $406 million in strategic programs and initiatives for the agricultural sector.

Find more information about the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and applications for these programs at cap.alberta.ca or email CAP. PublicTrust@gov.ab.ca.

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ABP Environmental Stewardship Award nominations due July 15

We are asking producers to take this opportunity to share the unique environmental practices employed

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A team of judges made up of ABP delegates, the 2018 ESA winner and an industry associate will review the submissions and tour the nominated ranching operations. Each applicant will be scored on predetermined criteria unique to the practices they implement in their business.

The winner will receive a com-

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Forecast calls for hot Prairie summer soil,” Lerner says. “We’ve done a great job in improving eastern Saskatchewan and parts of western Manitoba, but there’s a lot of real estate out there that’s still too dry down deep.”

Alberta’s sub-surface soil moisture was rated by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry at 46 per cent good and 28 per cent excellent as of June 12, with the driest areas reported in the southern region and western parts of the central region.

Hot summer Phillips forecast the mercury across the west to rise above normal this summer. Lerner predicts near to above-average temperatures, with the warmest bias in the southeast.

How crops hold up against the

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Phillips, however, expects drierthan-normal conditions for Alberta, Saskatchewan and parts of western Manitoba in June, July and August.

Eastern Manitoba is still up in the air.

“My sense is what farmers will be talking about more this year, will be more need for precipitation,” he says.

Bottom line Farmers will need more rain to overcome a dry start and the forecasted above-normal summer temperatures. The ridge of high pressure in July and August won’t be enough to stop all the rains reaching the Prairies.

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heat will depend on timely rains.

“If we go through a period of two weeks without any rain and it’s hot, these crops will get stressed pretty quick,” Lerner says.

More rain?

While some areas may struggle with low subsoil moisture, the ridge of high pressure in July and August won’t be enough to stop all the rains reaching the Prairies, Lerner says.

“It’s position will be such that we should see better rains in the west, and western Saskatchewan and southern Alberta may actually become wetter, while Manitoba – southern Manitoba in particular – and southeastern Saskatchewan, they trend drier bias again,” Lerner says. “Dryness we have today in the southwest will be eased, although

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It’s been a topsy-turvy growing season so far for farmers.

“We saw one of the coldest Aprils on record across the West, then it went from slush to sweat as May turned out to be one of the warmest on record,” says Dave Phillips, Environment Canada’s senior climatologist.

Dryness concerns have been recently alleviated, unsurprising given June is the region’s wettest month, he notes. Typically, the last week of May through to the first 10 days of July account for over 40 per cent of annual rainfall on the Prairies, Phillips says.

Not every area received moisture relief, though, says World Weather’s Drew Lerner.

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Importance of ratifying CPTPP underscored at press conference The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is calling on all Parliamentarians to support better access to world markets as continued trade uncertainty threatens Canadian jobs and long-term prosperity. Canadian farmers and agri-food processors helped deliver that message on Parliament Hill last week at CAFTA’s end-ofsession press conference.

Beef farmer Kim Sytsma was among the farmers in attendance and shared her perspective about the need for open trade to keep family farms like hers viable. The beef sector is trade dependent, and the consequences of not having open and fair trade and market access agreements would decimate the people who operate the 60,000 beef farms and feedlots in Canada.

Agreements like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are needed to ensure a solid future for

farmers, she said. “CPTPP provides the Canadian beef industry with preferential market access to the blockbuster Japanese market and dynamic new markets in the Asia-Pacific region at a time of continued uncertainty over the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations,” Sytsma said.

With unprecedented uncertainty around NAFTA, there’s never been a better time to break down trade barriers, so we can diversify and grow our agri-food exports, said CAFTA President Brian Innes.

While this legislative session saw progress with the implementation of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), CAFTA is calling on the federal government to stay focused on advancing the following outstanding trade priorities in the coming weeks and months:

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Work swiftly to ratify and ensure Canada is in the first tranche of countries bringing into force the CPTPP; Continue to constructively engage at the NAFTA negotiating table to ensure Canadian agrifood exports maintain existing access to the U.S. market and to modernize the deal where possible; Launch trade talks with China and deepen the Canada-China trade relationship; and Remove remaining non-tariff barriers to allow real, commercially viable access to the EU for Canadian agri-food products.

“Our ability to access global markets is more important than ever and should be job numberone for the federal government,” said Innes. “We are calling on the Canadian government and all Parliamentarians to stand up for Canadians who are growing the economy through trade.”

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CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR JULY 6

Bid Range 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+

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June 25 - 923 Hdd Low High $200.00 $240.00 $200.00 $233.00 $200.00 $232.00 $190.00 $221.00 $180.00 $202.00 $170.00 $195.00 $160.00 $186.00 $140.00 $162.00

June 18 - 791 Hd Low High $220.00 $234.00 $215.00 $219.00 $205.00 $241.00 $195.00 $226.00 $180.00 $206.00 $165.00 $194.25 $150.00 $177.00 $140.00 $161.00

June 26- 2217 Hd Low High $200.00 $250.00 $200.00 $240.00 $190.00 $238.00 $190.00 $222.00 $180.00 $212.00 $170.00 $201.00 $162.00 $182.00 n/a n/a

June 12- 1648 Hd Low High $200.00 $245.00 $210.00 $250.00 $200.00 $240.00 $190.00 $225.00 $180.00 $209.00 $170.00 $194.00 $155.00 $176.00 n/a n/a

June 26 - 700 Hd Low High $224.00 $245.00 $215.00 $238.00 $210.00 $234.00 $193.00 $232.00 $185.00 $223.00 $172.00 $201.00 $145.00 $164.00 n/a n/a

June 19 - 1050 Hd Low High $224.00 $245.00 $220.00 $238.00 $216.00 $236.00 $203.00 $233.00 $185.00 $221.00 $175.00 $204.00 $140.00 $162.00 n/a n/a

June 27 - 700 Hd Low High $240.00 $230.00 $235.50 $231.39 $234.00 $225.33 $220.50 $206.25 $200.00 $196.30 $189.00 $186.25 $180.50 $168.00 n/a n/a

May 30 - 2587 Hd High Average $255.00 $243.22 $270.00 $244.83 $245.00 $240.91 $223.00 $212.00 $208.00 $202.00 n/a n/a $132.50 $174.00 n/a n/a

Low n/a $200.00 $185.00 $180.00 $165.00 $160.00 $145.00 $125.00

Low $214.00 $200.00 $190.00 $180.00 $160.00 $155.00 $140.00 $115.00

Low $190.00 $190.00 $180.00 $165.00 $160.00 $150.00 $150.00 n/a

Low $190.00 $190.00 $180.00 $170.00 $150.00 $150.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $180.00 $175.00 $170.00 $165.00 $159.00 $156.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $180.00 $178.00 $170.00 $165.00 $159.00 $155.00 $140.00 n/a

High $230.00 $217.00 $215.00 $193.00 $186.25 $174.00 $163.25 n/a

High $240.00 $234.00 $223.00 $194.00 $187.50 $170.00 n/a n/a

Average $223.00 $224.81 $214.00 $189.98 $179.09 $164.00 n/a n/a

$103.00

$123.50

High n/a $210.00 $201.00 $192.00 $188.00 $180.25 $171.00 $153.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

$78.00

$92.00

D4 Cows

$55.00 $77.00

Slaughter Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $81.00

Feeder Cows

$85.00

$60.00

$1,950

$2,250

$80.00

Slaughter Bulls $127.00

Feeder Cows

$105.00 $80.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

$93.00

D4 Cows

$85.00 $125.00 $90.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

High $220.00 $217.50 $201.00 $201.00 $185.50 $182.00 $163.00 $150.00

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Bred Cows n/a

n/a

High $225.00 $218.00 $210.00 $205.00 $190.00 $180.00 $172.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $75.00

$92.00

D3 Cows

$70.00

$85.00

High $215.00 $220.00 $215.00 $198.00 $185.00 $178.00 $168.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00

$88.00

D3 Cows

$68.00

$80.00

Slaughter Bulls

Slaughter Bulls

$90.00

$90.00

$120.00

B/Cows & Hfrs

Cow/Calf Prs

Cow/Calf Prs

$1,800

$1,700 $1,300

$2,500 $1,700

Feeder Bulls $110.00

$130.00

Slaughter Bulls

$108.00 $132.00

High $235.00 $230.00 $216.00 $208.00 $184.00 $165.00 $155.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls $95.00

$125.00

$95.00

$105.00

$117.00

$127.00

$1,800

Heiferettes

$110.00

Slaughter Cows

$2,600

$75.00

Heiferettes

$134.00 $110.00 $135.00 $98.00

Slaughter Cows $75.00

$110.00

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Pairs

$1,400

$1,800

n/a

n/a

$2,350

Butcher Bulls

Slaughter Bulls

Cow/Calf Prs (O) $1,900

Average $212.86 $209.00 $198.46 $188.99 $181.48 $166.00 $154.00 n/a

$127.00

B/Cows & Hfrs

$1,200

High $235.00 $230.00 $218.00 $208.00 $185.00 $173.00 $155.00 n/a

n/a

Butcher Cows

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Butcher Cows

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ABP Environmental Stewardship award nominations due July 15 The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA). The ESA recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource

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June 29, 2018

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Sheep - 874 Hd Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Hd) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Goats - 311 Hd

$/CWT $210.00 $223.00 $225.00 $220.00 $210.00 $75.00 $85.00 n/a

$240.00 $260.00 $260.00 $245.00 $230.00 $200.00 $116.00 n/a

$200.00 $210.00 $220.00 $215.00 $200.00 $85.00 $90.00 $240.00

$220.00 $250.00 $245.00 $235.00 $215.00 $160.00 $175.00 $300.00

Goats Light Feeder Kids 0 - 60lbs Doeling Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Buckling Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Wether Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Adults Mature Nannys Mature Billies Bred Does (Hd) Nanny/Kid (Unit)

June 23/18 (prel) 409,482 239,179 170,303 56,848 June 30/18 (prel) 2,239,000

Sheep and Goats - 423 Head

$/CWT $175.00

$265.00

$290.00 $270.00

$350.00 $325.00

$290.00 $270.00

$355.00 $345.00

$270.00 $270.00

$330.00 $335.00

$130.00 $145.00 n/a $200.00

$203.00 $260.00 n/a $300.00

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$/pound $2.20 $2.20 $2.20 $2.20 $2.10 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00

$2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.30 $2.20 $2.20 $2.20 $2.20

Ewes Bred Ewes/Head Rams

$0.80 n/a $0.80

$1.00 n/a $1.00

June 24/17 392,400 218,474 173,926 61,354 July 01/17 2,200,000

Weiner Pgs Small Feeders Large Feeders

MONTH Jul-18 Aug-18 Oct-18 Dec-18 Feb-19 Apr-19

LEAN 82.88 76.45 59.77 54.55 59.75 64.67

HOG CASH PRICES - INDEX 100 - $/KG WEEK END ALTA AVG ONT AVG

June 29/18 1.947 N/A

June 22/18 1.964 2.203

June 29/18 77.06 1.950

June 22/18 79.02 2.006

$2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.70 $2.70 $2.60 $2.60 n/a

$1.50 $140.00 $2.00

$2.00 $220.00 $2.40

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Sow w/Litter Sow & Gifts Boars

n/a n/a n/a

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CAN/US $ CLOSE June 29/18 MONTH Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Dec-18 Mar-19

CHANGE + 3.05 + 1.08 - 1.52 - 2.03 - 1.92 - 1.55

FUTURES 0.7608 0.7612 0.7616 0.7621 0.7628 0.7640

CHANGE + 0.0075 + 0.0075 + 0.0075 + 0.0074 + 0.0073 + 0.0070

HOG INDICATORS June 30/17 2.082 2.473

INTERIOR IOWA MINNESOTA HOG CASH PRICES WEEK END US $/CWT CAN EQVT $/KG

$/pound $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 n/a

Hog Division - None on Offer

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT June 16/18 (prel) 389,965 223,741 166,224 55,821 June 23/18 (est) 2,168,000

Feeder Goats 30 - 40 lb 40 - 50 lb 50 - 60 lb 60 - 70 lb 70 - 80 lb 80 - 90 lb 90 - 100 lb Over 100 lb Whether Kids Nannies Bred Nannies/Hd Billies

June 30/17 87.30 2.167

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS

June 23/18 211.00

June 16/18 212.00

June 24/17 210.00

FD: HOG RATIO US CORN ALTA BARLEY US CARCASS CUTOUT US $/CWT

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Why more farmers are going digital Darcy Herauf of Odessa, Sask., has a good memory for inputs. But he was glad to have electronic production records backing him up over the past year, when he sold some canola and flax to buyers who wanted very specific crop protection details.

“It was easy because I had electronic records,” Herauf says. “I had everything on my app and I wasn’t concerned whatsoever about being able to provide the information the buyers wanted.”

The exercise had an additional twist for Herauf. In addition to farming, he’s also FCC’s director of management software. Data from production on his farm - which also includes wheat, barley, oats and lentils - is stored within FCC’s Field Manager Pro program.

Today, he’s using FCC’s latest electronic record-keeping software, AgExpert Field, which was released in January. It’s a cloud-based program, meaning it’s available to producers anywhere - in the office or in the field.

Expect reporting requirements to increase Herauf forecasts more digital record keeping

by Canadian farmers.

“The reporting requirements will only increase,” he says. “Having all your records avail-

able digitally will help producers.”

A new independent study suggests he’s right.

In its second annual survey of field data management software on Canadian farms, Stratus Ag Research found uptake has risen. Overall figures of 700 farms surveyed show slightly more than 34 per cent of producers are using one or more of the 20 field data management software solutions available in Canada.

Strong uptake in eastern Canada Uptake was particularly strong in eastern Canada, where new software such as Climate FieldView was introduced in 2017.

Stratus found about 35 per cent of the 200 farmers surveyed in Ontario and Quebec used field data management software. That was a leap from 25 per cent the year before,and puts eastern Canada farmers slightly ahead of their western Canadian counterparts, many of whom had already adopted field data management software technology.

But there’s still room to grow. Although the research shows producers are increasingly moving towards using field data management technology, about 45 per cent of all respondents have yet to make the leap.

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Nearly one-third of them say it’s too costly, or they don’t feel it is worth the investment. Another third say their current system of gathering field data is adequate.

Still, 23 per cent of all non-users said they are planning to adopt new field data management software in the next three years.

Make software pertinent and easy Krista MacLean, survey co-ordinator with Stratus, says software developers should consider that farmers say the two most important attributes a software solution must have is ease of use, and that farm data is easily accessible all in one place.

Herauf agrees.

“Overall, producers are interested in modernizing farm management technologies and digitalizing their records, but any new program must be created with today’s farmer in mind,” Herauf says. “If the technology is too hard to use or not designed for the farmer, it turns people off.”

Respondents for the survey were screened for growers with a minimum of 2,000 acres in western Canada and 400 acres in Ontario and Quebec.

The survey also showed significantly more farmers – 38 per cent in 2017, versus 26 per cent in 2016 -- said productivity increase and margin squeezes are the main external factors driving their interest in adopting field data management software.

Bottom line Farmers are looking to modernize farm management technologies and digitalize their records, and will do so if programs are easy to use and designed for agriculture.

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It was Horses, Steers, Heifers and Calves as the members of the Groundbirch 4-H Multi-Club and the Saddle Champs Horse 4-H Club held their

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Cur�s York Trucking

Thank you Cur�s York Trucking for purchasing my steer Earl; the Reserve Champion Steer. Earl also won “the steer with the highest weight gain” at the Groundbirch 4-H Achievement Day. Thank you for showing our club such great support; it means a lot to us kids. Cur�s York Trucking also bought the Reserve Champion Steer from the 2018 Peace Country Beef Congress.

Kaylyn Rounds

I would like to give a big thank you to Cur�s York Trucking for the support of the local Groundbirch 4-H Club. He was the Reserve Champion Steer at the Peace Country Beef Congress in 2018. Cur�s York Trucking also bought the Reserve Champion Steer at our Achievement Day.

Isaiah Will 56350

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Seed annual and winter annual crops now for feed next winter Environmental stress from last summer and fall, higher than normal levels of winter kill, and a lack of moisture this spring have reduced the yield potential in many perennial forage stands. Localized feed shortages could be possible in many areas of the province. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta AgInfo Centre looks at feed options for livestock producers to consider.

“Freighting in hay is one way to secure supplies, but this becomes very expensive if it is trucked any distance. Using salvage crops is a possibility, but supply is unreliable. Another option is to grow annual crops for greenfeed, silage, or swath grazing,” says Yaremcio.

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Planting such a crop can help increase forage availability. Says Yaremcio, “Seeding at a slightly higher rate than what is used for producing a cereal crop can increase tonnage per acre. Cutting at the correct stage of development should provide a good quality forage. Oats should be cut at the late milk to early dough stage and barley at the early to mid-dough stage to use for greenfeed and swath grazing. Silage crops are cut later at the mid to firm dough stage.”

Adding a winter annual to an annual crop that will be used this way is also beneficial. “Winter annuals have a large growth phase late in the growing season and provides high quality forage for grazing,” explains Yaremcio. “Cows can graze the growth after the plants have gone dormant.

Even when the area is used for swath grazing, the winter annual will continue to grow between the swaths, increasing the total amount of forage available for the cows to graze. Cows will graze through the snow to eat the green material, and this option helps to reduce the total amount of stored forage needed for the winter.”

“To increase total forage yield per acre, mix in one bushel per acre of a winter annual - fall rye, winter triticale, or winter wheat - in with the normal seeding rate for the annual crop such as oats, barley, or spring triticale. Seeding the mixture early in the season will allow the winter annuals to germinate and develop. The low growth habit of the winter annuals will not produce much harvestable material when the annual crop is cut for silage, greenfeed, or swath grazing,” adds Yaremcio.

Yaremcio says that the second advantage of adding winter annuals is their biennial growth cycle. “If the winter annual crop survives the winter, it will start growing very early the following spring. It is possible to turn animals out onto the winter annual crop much earlier than what can be done for perennial forages. It can reduce the amount of stored feed required to get through the winter, and it also reduces the stress on perennial pastures by keeping the animals off them early in the year.”

For more information, contact the Alberta AgInfo Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

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Manager: Tyler Bodnaruk 780-380-4017 Sales: Mark Moskalyk 780-832-8502 Dorian McCready 780-512-1580

EMERSON TRAIL & RANGE ROAD, 62 SEXSMITH AB • 780-538-9330 USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS 2015 Challenger MT775E 4WD 2013 Challenger MT855C 2016 Massey Ferguson 7722 2012 Case IH Steiger 500 4WD 1982 John Deere 8440 2015 New Holland T6.175 CVT 2016 New Holland Boomer 47

Sold

$331,000 $359,000 $185,000 $329,000 $24,900 $185,000 $39,000

COMBINES 2013 Gleaner S77 1999 Gleaner C62

$289,000 $55,000

SWATHERS 2006 Massey Ferguson 9220 1995 Prairie Star 4900 1993 Case 8820 2015 New Holland SR200

$60,250 $27,900 $19,900 $190,000

HAYING EQUIPMENT 2015 MF 2956A Round Baler 2006 Haybuster 2620 Bale Proc 2010 Sitrex H-90V10 Rake SPRAYERS 2017 Rogator 1100B 2010 Rogator 1386 2009 Spra-Coupe 4660

$54,900 $9,500 $7,500

4wd, Autoguide, Deluxe Cab, 5 Hydraulics

2017 Challenger 1050S4 Tractor

Fendt 516 Tractor

517HP FWA, 111GPM Hydraulic Flow, Deluxe Cab, LED Lgt Pkg, 1000 PTO, 453HP at the PTO

With Loader, Deluxe Cab, Vario Guide

2017 Massey Ferguson 6713 Tractor

2017 Massey Ferguson 2956A Round Baler

$409,900 $230,000 $69,900

AIR DRILLS 1998 Bourgault 5710 60’ Air Drill

$27,500

AIR TANKS/CARTS 1998 Bourgault 4350 2012 Amity 5250 Sold

$17,500 $77,500

MISCELLANEOUS AG Grain Auger - 2013 Brandt 1380 Grain Cart - 2016 J & M 1521-22

$27,500 $85,000

INDUSTRIAL 2015 NH L230 Skid Steer Loader

Massey Ferguson 7718 Tractor

Deluxe Cab, Loader, Air Ride, Weights

2017 Unverferth Grain Carts

8250 & 1050 Models, Scales, Tarps, 20” Corner Augers

$59,900

Demo Unit, Fully Automatic, Mesh or Twine Available

2017 GrainMaxx Augers

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

Spirit River

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June 30, 2018

Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 www.rossequip.ca

Web site:

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July 03 2018

Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices No DEF

1

$234,999

6

Don’t WAIT FOR FALL BUY NOW & Save Big

$470,999

Ends 07.30.18

Ends 07.16.18

ALL you need is 1 s/a lease payment OAC

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 2018 DT610-36” Versatile 610 hp, P/S 16x4

QSX11.9 710/70R38 4 E/H 58gpm, 55h #235300 Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd d/lock, #471590 19hrs $363,500 Inventory DEMO $256,999 $708,900 Inventory DEMO $470,999

2

Lease to own 152rv 7A / L/pmt OAC

120’ Falcon Alu Boom $503,900 27hr DEMO for Only $365,999

Inventory DEMO$295,999 #470560 Call for demo price

$ 40,500

3

$688,900

Lease to own 135rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 65,000

8

$391,999

Lease to own 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 25,900 Lease to own 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 49,500

13

$255,900

Ends 07.30.18

$85,999

2018 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def 8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph msrp $118,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #86103 DEMO $ 85,999

Lease to Own 12 – S/A Lease pmt OAC $ 8,500

4

Lease to own 150rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC

Lease to own 150rv 7 Ann/L/pmt OAC

9

$516,350 12/17 Blowout $ 376,000 Lease own 114rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 25,900

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

Lease own 114rv 7A/ L/ pmts OAC

Lease to own 75rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5L 1200# wt on hitch in trans, A hyd spring adj down pressur 72’ Heavy Harrow msrp $69

$149,000

Ends 06.30.18

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt 2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Lease to own 5-/A L/pmt O Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div 8 $240,400 $ 209,000 6/18 $ 169,000

7 A / L/pmt OAC

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 camera

$ 18,200 $ 35,500

5

$609,900

Lease to own 120rv 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

Lease to own 120rv 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

#216500 3,024 hrs

$ 14,400 $ 28,300

14

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 10

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt

$ 18,800 $ 36,900

7

2001 FL60 Freightliner, 210hp cat, 5 spd Allison Auto, 8 + 15,000 axles, Air cond, 137000 KMS in 2005 New 14’ Pacific Mechanics Service Body in 2005 no rust, Air tank, & Compressor, 5000# PICKER 16’ reach Tico 350WT, crane Dead Legs, Trk $32,900 + $45,850 = $78,750 in 2005.

32’V-Wing Ditcher 17 Only 167000 kms in 2017

80gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, 850/60R38 Trelleborg

620/70R42 PTO 4 E hyd, Del/cab, leather, HID #405500 Call for demo price #200374 lites, A/S/R radar 1778hr $ 209,400

$ 51,000 9

11

$358,000 37hr DEMO $ 255,900

$ 29,600 Lease to own 75rv $ 51,500 12

2018 570 Versatile 570hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

2019 Model

2016 New 35’ M155 M C /linkHID, 600/65R28 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/w msrp $238,250 1 only

Del/Cab,3 pt, 6 E/ hyd 72gal, PTO,710R42 DUALS #248430

2010 535 Versatile 535hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

2012 375 Vers 375hp 12 s/P/S QSX11.9

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10

Lease to Own 7 annual L/pmt OAC

2018 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 110gpm hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 #392560 23hrs 2018 6106 E/ Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd, Inventory A/S/R, 900/60R42 $669,000 DEMO#390560 $391,999 $609,000 30 day Inventory DEMO$390,560

CSA DF22 1000

LEASE to Own this D 14-S/A Lease pay OA

Lease to Own 14-S/A L/pmts OAC

Ends 07.30.18

Lease to own 35rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC

12

#366200 with only $25,900 down Add RAVEN HAWKEYE FOR $45,000

Ends 07.15.18

Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$376,000

Ends 06.30.18

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 Cab, Air Dryer Pkg,

120’ SX280 2016 Versatile Sprayer, 1200 gal

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 2018 DT570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab 710/70R38 PTO 4 E/H 58gpm #265300 17hrs 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera

Lease to own 85rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

only $25,900 down OAC

Ends 07.30.18

Air ride, A/steer A/b Accu/b, Cum QSB 6.7 L 280 hp, 28% torque rise tier 4i no DEF,GPS, 5 Spd P/S = More hp to the Grd, = Full hp in Rev

10 Day count down to the End JULY 16 2018

$ 20,700

$376,000

$365,999

7

$264,999

Lease to own 85rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

14

$ 65,700

Ends 07.16.18

$449,500

msrp $516,350 ONLY

TILL Jan 1/2019

10 Day count down to the End JULY 16 2018

Lease to own 75rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 17,800 Lease to own 75rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 35,500

New 2014 100’ Rogator DEMO 100hr

ONLY $225,000

Lease to own rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 28,700 28,200 11 $ 55,500 49,000

$ 21,600 $ 42,600

10

Premium unit

Morris

1 only $39,900 10-S/A Lease payments O

Air Drills 2 only

Qualify for the July Special now $10,000 deposit & the balance b

5 41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tank 6 Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow 2 Between 2018 $ 331,320 1 only 2017 $ 239,000 S Lease to Own 67rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only $ 18,500 Lease to Own 67rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 36,400

T

L

L

1997 9400 John Deere 425hp 12spd 2003 2425 Versatile 425hp 12spd, N14 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11.9 premium 2805hr one owner always shedded premium 3495hr one owner always shedded 710/70R38 wts w/16’Dozer, 592hr $209,400 710/70R38 wts 4 hyd mech good $135,200 710/70R38 wts 4 hyd mech good $120,200 Lease to own 35rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 18,200 $ 35,900

Lease to own rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 13,100 $ 25,600

Lease to own rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 11,600 $ 22,600

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The Northern Horizon, July 6, 2018

Grain Carts

Qualify for June Rebate

with ONLY

$10,000 deposit

& the balance by August 1/2018 With a 8% price increase May 1/18

Prices are ONLY for Inventory on hand

0 bu/hr Drier 1 $ 295,000

Spirit River, Ab

780-864-3731,

Toll Free 800-661-7401 for Matt, Al, or Larry June 30 - 2018

All Programs deducted

33 mpg

DF22 Drier only AC of $25,100

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36 mpg

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$ 14,400 of $ 24,600

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$299-84 mbw

Ends 07.30.18

$265-84 mbw 17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd i891477po

OAC of $ 7,000

OAC of

$ 13,700

$ 17,900

32 mpg 0% 72mo

of $ 30,800

$45,200

$42,900

$300-84 mbw

Silver

$275-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT V6 8s CC 4X4SB b/u/cam i972522po

$11,741 dis

26 mpg

MSRP $40,920

$38,999

$37,800

Ends 07.30.18

$250-84 mbw

17 1500 SXT 5.7L 6s CC 4X4SB T/tow

$8,640 dis f

26 mpg

MSRP $50,740

$39,900

$260-84 mbw i430459po

$12,240 dis

MSRP $ 86,840

MSRP $52,140

0%- 72 mbw

$495-84 mbw

$275-84 mbw

$2,600 dis

$39,900

$78,200

17 D2500 Laramie dsl C/C4x4 SB b/u/c i963782 R/A Susp, dsl

17 1500 Express 5.7L 6s CC 4X4 SB

$ 7,340 dis f v6 Eco dsl

i815475po

25% dis

Pi RP $68,840

MSRP $ 75,440

MSRP $ 63,840

$ 9,200 of $ 15,800

0%-72 mbw

$435-84 mbw

$350-84 mbw

$66,200c

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

4

19 1500 Sport C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i484604

$2,730 dis

0% 72mo

Old Price 1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 Retail $70,960 Only $57,900

17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i312681 18 1500 SLT v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB i340577 R/A Susp, dsl

0% 72mo

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 5,100

Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt OAC

$ 9,700

of

6 71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S prd row 9650 650 bu 4 tank 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, 4 -800/65R32 lug tire, dual castors Tow Between 2018 $ 516,590 1 only 2017 $ 389,000

Lease to Own 99rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

Lease to Own 99rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of

MSRP $ 69,950

0%-72 mbw

$440-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

$70,100

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB b/u/c T/tow i931701 R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $ 69,140

$65,400c

19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i975624

0%-72mo

DSL

Ends 07.30.18

$28,500*

$255-60 mbw

14 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 V8,6A, C/C SB, 179k i109245.

MSRP $ 84,640

Pi RP $64,745

$485-84 mbw

$360-84 mbw

$48,600

$10,440 dis f

18 1500 Sport 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i548586 DSL

$12,500

$67,500

Ends 07.30.18

$455-84 mbw 18 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 dslSB b/u/c T/tow i150710 R/A Susp, dsl

wsb $42,940

25% dis

MSRP $ 77,940

$59,300

$350-84 mbw

$26,500

18 1500 L/Horn 8A CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i512632

$12,340 dis f

18 D2500 Laramie dsl 6s C/C 4X4 SB iv376758

MSRP $ 61,340

19 1500 SLT hemi 8s CC 4X4 SB i845556

$52,400

$72,300c

0%-72 mbw

only $ 61,500

25% dis

MSRP $ 77,540

$3,730 dis

$ 31,200

$ 7,440 dis f

MSRP $ 60,540

19 1500 Big Horn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i797549

$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500

$47,900

$68,100

$58,900c

w with ONLY

by Oct 1 /2018

MSRP $ 57,440

MSRP $48,920

1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,970 $94,200 Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt OAC

$ 15,300

$12,640 dis

MSRP $42,920

$41,420

0% 72mo

76,280 $152,000

17 1500 SLT 5.7L 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/cam i693537po

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s dvd nav bkts i312373rb R/A Susp, dsl

19 Cherokee North 4x4 3.2L,9s bkts t/tow i933391

t OAC of $ 9,685

OAC of

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd DVD p/s i734415 po

3

02,200 $92,000

Ends 07.30.18

$280-84 mbw

$46,700

$315-84 mbw

Big Horn pkg

$4,920 dis

$35,999

$32,500

Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt OAC

$165-84 mbw

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd leather p/s i538459rb

$11,930 dis 34 mpg

36 mpg

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, auto greaser Retail $217,180 Only $183,900

MSRP $59,040

$25,920

29 mpg

$40,999

$38,800

MSRP $44,430

LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing Auto lock, hyd tine adj re, 9/16 x 26”tines.

9,100 1-O/H $60,900

MSRP $29,920

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s, air, Sirius/R i792280po

MSRP $50,840

Lease to own 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt OAC

$23,999

$43,000

$12,340 dis

26 mpg

$12,040 dis 34 mpg

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, 4-1050/50x32 Retail $169,150 Only $146,900

Since 1948

0 down, 4.99% for 84 mbw bi-weekly payments. w/gst OAC, vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated

MSRP $53,500

16 Chrysler 300s AWD 3.6L 8s sunroof i361490 po

MD Swather 148hp 8, 16.5x16.1, DKD, whl 10’ hyd roller

ROSS CHRYSLER

S e xs m i t h

$13,501 dis $5,921 dis 32 mpg

$39,999

33

$11,640 dis f

MSRP

$87,040

$75,400c

$499-84 mbw 18 D3500 Laramie dsl C/C leather 4x4 LB v713789

MSRP $ 14,730

$12,900

$200-36 mbw

05 2500 RAM SLT dsl QC 4X4SB 420K i238950 GAS

$13,500

Ends 07.30.18

MSRP $ 15,730

$13,900

$200-36 mbw

10 2500 Silverado LTZ v8 CC 4X4SB 304K i309100

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QUALITY PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS

(4) MacDon FD70 35’ Header (2010 - 2012) MacDon D65 30’ Draper Header (2014) MacDon D60 35’ Header (2012) (2) MacDon D50 35’ Header (2010 - 2012) MacDon 973 30’ Draper Header (2005) MacDon 962 Header (2001) New Holland 94C 36’ Header (2008) Adapter – MacDon CA20 Adapter (2010) Adapter – MacDon 872 Adapter (2002)

Versatile 550 (2013) 2,072 hours Versatile 450 (2013) 2,000 hours Challenger MT865 (2003) 6,645 hours Case IH Steiger 485 QuadTrac (2008) 3,365 hours Case IH STX450 (2005) 7,576 hours Case IH Puma 130 (2012) 3,000 hours Fendt 933V (2012) 4,200 hours John Deere 9420 (2002) 5,279 hours John Deere 8320 (2003) 4,950 hours

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COMBINES

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Think global, act local: supply, demand factors in commodity markets Global and U.S. stocks-to-use ratios are powerful tools to understand future commodity price trends. Marketing commodities is also about anticipating volatility in prices as supply and demand factors evolve.

Trends in local grain bids can differ from patterns in U.S. reference prices due to supply and demand factors close to the point of production. The difference between the local and reference U.S. prices (for example futures prices in Chicago) is referred to as the basis. It reflects the value of the Canadian dollar, transportation costs, and scarcity buyers face when looking to purchase the commodity.

What are the tools to understand trends in local prices and basis levels?

Basis is function of demand and supply Agricultural production can be highly variable, and weather is often the main culprit. For example, 2017 was characterized by high moisture conditions in Central Canada, yet corn production was up in Ontario and relatively flat in Quebec compared to 2016 levels. Variability in corn production meant there was a wide range of basis levels in the region.

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The terms “narrow” and “wide” are commonly used to describe basis levels. A narrow basis implies robust demand and/or declining supplies when we see the local price converge from below towards the futures price. A wide basis is the opposite: it implies sluggish local demand and/or abundance of supplies when the local price is below the futures price.

Example #1 (Canola futures) For instance, the November canola future contract is trading at CAD$511 per tonne and the cash price is $492, the cash price is $19 under November ($492 – $511 = -$19). The basis is -$19.

Example #2 (U.S. corn futures) For instance, the December corn futures contract in Chicago is trading at US$3.98 per bushel, in Canadian dollars if the loonie is US$0.77, the Canadian dollar price would be $5.17. The cash price in Chatham is $4.73, the cash price is $0.44 under December, so the basis is -$0.44.

December 2018 Chicago corn futures US $3.98 Exchange rate US $0.77 Corn futures in Canadian dollars CAD $5.17 Chatham Ontario cash price CAD $4.73 Basis CAD -$0.44 In Ontario, when new corn supplies are coming off the combine the basis is typically wider and under the futures, improving as supplies decline throughout the year as corn is used domestically as well as exported. Interestingly, the basis in Ontario can also go from an negative-basis to a positive-basis as local demand later in the year exceeds local supplies.

How can we anticipate patterns in basis levels? The SU ratio in the Canadian market is a good starting point. A tight ratio would suggest that demand is robust, or supply expected to be lower than in other years. In that case, the basis should be narrow. The 2018-19 corn SU ratio is projected to remain relatively unchanged relative to 2017-18. Local prices are nevertheless projected to be higher due to a supportive Canadian dollar.

Global trends impact local crops Canola futures are traded in Canadian dollars and there’s very little production south of the border. Yet, global soybean production trends

in the U.S. and South America as well as the overall oilseed complex including palm oil will impact canola pricing. The local price will be set at a level that will attract the appropriate amount of farmer selling, while still allowing for canola to be competitive against other global oilseeds.

Larger than anticipated canola supplies widen the basis as more production compete for buyers’ interests. Strong regional demand narrows the basis level. Regions in western Canada with canola crush plants have narrower basis levels compared to other prairie regions as they compete for a steady supply and remain competitive with canola bids for export purposes – canola’s next best alternative market. Attractive basis levels in these regions has encouraged increased canola production.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is currently forecasting canola ending stocks at July 31, 2018, to be 2.5 million metric tonnes (Mt) with combined total exports and domestic use at 20.3 Mt. This imply a SU ratio of 12.3% in 201718, slightly higher than the 5-year average of 11.1%. The market could totally turn in the 2018-19 crop year.

Strong demand for canola along with Statistics Canada’s 7% projected decline in seeded acres would bring the SU ratio to 7.4%. Strong doubts subsist currently relative to the actual 2018 canola acres.

Local factors impact basis Generally, crop bids can be attractive during this time of year, yet are also somewhat volatile as seeding conditions change, crops progress and we approach the start of the new crop year. Watching your local grain bids requires lots of planning because as soon as grain buyers have sourced enough grain to get them to new crop, demand and basis levels can change fast.

Your local grain terminal may need to fill the last few hopper cars of a unit train, offering an attractive basis incentive on a limited number of tonnes. Once they’ve sourced enough grain to complete the unit train, the basis widens again.

Think global, price local Canadian agricultural commodities are priced in a global environment. Understanding demand and supply factors through stocks-touse ratios illustrate trends in commodity prices in reference markets.

Local demand and supply factors are especially important to develop a marketing plan and relevant risk management strategies that account for volatility.

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Take what you can get now for hay This year’s haying season is causing concern with producers in many parts of the province, as they are noticing forage plants heading out and not growing as tall as they should. Karin Lindquist, forage and beef specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, examines why producers should consider cutting hay sooner rather than later.

A number of factors may explain why forage crops are not doing well this spring, and it goes back to last year’s weather patterns.

Says Lindquist, “Conditions were hot and dry during the summer of 2017. No precipitation for three or more months left some areas very parched. Other areas in the province fared a little better, and still others received more precipitation than they could shake a stick at. Overall, the heat and the lack of moisture severely stressed plants that were trying to survive. By the time some rain fell on these dry areas in the fall, it was already too late. Plants had already gone dormant for the year.”

“Those plants that came back this spring likely had lower root food reserves than normal, and it was enough to get growth started,” explains Lindquist. “However, the dry conditions experienced this spring stressed the plants early in the season and impacted growth rates and yield potential.”

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“There are three phases of growth for most forage plants,” explains Lindquist. “In the first stage - phase 1 - plants are just starting to emerge in the early spring. In the mid or “teenage” stage - phase 2 - plants are vegetative but almost ready to put up a seed-head. In phase 3, the seed-head has emerged, and all the plants’ energy and resources have shifted from leaf production and growth into flowering and seed production. Plants that have entered into the third phase - where they are still actively green and have not entered dormancy - are at a good stage where cutting now will send those

plants back to phase 1. If the rain finally comes, then that field will be ready start growing to produce a better second-cut.”

“While the yields will not be there,” concludes Lindquist, “Putting flowering plants back to their growing stages by getting out there with the cutter as soon as possible may be a saving grace in the end.

There is no guarantee as to when the rain will come, but having the field ready for the next rain event will have you ready to take advantage of the next cut this year.”

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Prairie feed grain market topping out United States Department of Agriculture showed corn emergence sitting at 98 per cent as of Sunday, June 17. That’s slightly ahead of the average of 97 per cent. Crop conditions were one per cent higher on good/ excellent ratings at 78 per cent, better than most expectations. The crop is looking very good, but is just entering into the critical pollination period starting in about a week and running through a good portion of July.

So short of an emerging 2018 new crop production threat, it appears old crop feed barley pricing is rolling over down towards new crop, which are currently bid $20 to $25 a tonne lower relative to old crop valuations.

However, Canada’s barley supply still looks tight going into the coming year, suggesting those lower new crop bids likely do not have a lot of downside risk based on what we see today.

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Feedlot bids for old crop feed barley in the key southern Alberta market have tipped about $10 a tonne lower in the past week. Lethbridge area feeders are bidding around $250 a tonne and slipping.

Rejected malt barley appears to now be finding its way into domestic feed channels, while cattle feeders are already feeling the profitability squeeze, which limits their ability to pay recent premiums for feed. Also, there are typically fewer cattle on feed at this time of year.

Impact of U.S. markets Slippage in United States corn values is also playing a somewhat more indirect role in weighing on the near-term Prairie feed grain market price outlook.

Chicago corn futures tumbled dramatically so far for the month of June as developing trade tension between the United States and everyone else globally - notably China - inserts greater influence into the bear panic of 2018.

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How to determine a level of spendable income What level of spendable income do you want or need from your farm operation? Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist from the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, examines what to consider when determining it.

One of the least understood and measured cost in a farm operation’s cash flow is the amount the owners withdraw from net farm income for family living. “Many people remember a time when farm operations penciled in $30,000 to $40,000 annually,” says Dyck. “Today, farm families enjoy the same standard of living as their urban counterparts. Higher withdrawals for family living use “after tax” dollars can impact the farm operation’s ability to grow, pay down debt, and invest outside the farm.”

Statistics Canada data from 2016 shows the total expenditures for an average Alberta household of $106,514 with total current consumption of $74,044 before income taxes. Explains Dyck, “Statistics Canada does not break down urban versus rural expenditures. Generally, household expenses in rural Alberta are approximately 80 per cent of the Alberta household data. It works out to $59,235 per year, which may seem high for the average farm family. However, some expenditures such as shelter, household operation, and transportation blur between farm expenses and personal expenses.”

“Since family living expenses are paid with “after tax” dollars,” says Dyck, “It is necessary to calculate the amount of additional taxable income the farm must generate to pay for living. Using a combined federal and provincial tax rate of 25 per cent, an average farm must generate approximately $74,000 over and above income used to

pay for farm expenses per year.”

Can an average farm in Alberta generate enough income to pay for these expenditures?

Says Dyck, “In 2016, the average Alberta net farm income was $56,633. The deficit of approximately $17,000 shows a high reliance of farm families on off-farm income to provide a higher standard of living, to manage volatility in farm income, and to provide funds for investment back into the farm. In fact, a 2017 study found that offfarm jobs in Alberta contributed to 79 per cent of household incomes.”

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self-employment, so managing the income to meet the needs of the farm and the needs of the family is hard to separate. It is always important to consider and a challenge to manage.”

For more information, see Off-Farm Income in Alberta or Statistics Canada’s Survey of Household Spending.

Dyck adds that in a practical world, family living expenses vary widely from the so-called average. “A strategy for success is to use these numbers as a benchmark and develop a cash flow for personal and family expenses. There are many templates on the internet to help with the process.”

One tip, says Dyck, “Is to add 25 per cent to your family budget for unexpected expenditures.

Also, give some thought to adding an expense line for off-farm investments for retirement. Farmers tend to view their equity in the farm operation as their source of retirement income. With people living longer, diversification to non-farm investments will provide flexibility with future income flows and flexibility in succession planning of the farm business.”

“It is important to know your personal needs and how you will generate enough income to fill those needs,” adds Dyck. “This knowledge will also manage your wants. Often, those wants get farm families into trouble. A family farm creates

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Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. AgComplex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Curling Rink, 9913 - 99th Street Contact 780-882-1974

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. AgComplex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Sexsmith 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

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Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Rycroft 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

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Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RycroftAg Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650 Rycroft 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-274-0536

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Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. KinusoAg Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928

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Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Eaglesham 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Barrels & Buckles Market Contact Lynne 780-837-7179 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10301 101st St. Contact 780-274-0536

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Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Eaglesham 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Show & Shine Market Contact Lynne 780-837-7179 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928

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Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-274-0536

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FOR SALE: 18 ft Aluminum Sundowner Stock Trailer, Bumper Pull. $10,000. Call Gord at 780-831-6872

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Looking for a Good Storage Shed or Tandem Cargo Trailer-Smaller Well Site Shack. Phone: 780-5326269

6033 Homes to be Moved

TO BE MOVED: Older Home 26x40 with Attached 16x10 Porch. Vinyl Siding with Styrofoam Insulation, Metal Shingles. 2 Bedrooms, Laminated Flooring Throughout, Stove/Fridge/Washer/Dryer Included. 780-568-2297 or 780-814-2054

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Farm Labourer Required.

Looking for a Farm Hand with Experience in Operating Farm Equipment. Class 1 License Preferred. Wage $20.-$30. per Hour Depending on Experience. Call Norm at 780-831-9159

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FOR SALE: 1927 Model T, Doctors Coupe, Wire wheels, Ruxtel Axle. Phone: 780766-2493 FOR SALE: Four Cylinder Kohler Magneto Ignition. $150.00. Phone: 780-8354167 WANTED: IHC K1 2K5 Parts, 1942-1947 & Misc Parts. Phone: 780-766-2493

2145 Wanted to Buy

WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

3535 Livestock

TAKE YOUR TIME

Farm Implements 2205 Air-Seeder with Fertilizer on Bourgault 40’ Vibrashank with 8” Spacing-Quick Tach Harrows and Packers. 780834-6407 FOR SALE: 268 New Holland Square Baler. $800.

Phone: 250-219-4149 LOOKING FOR: 3 Coulters for 314 John Deere Plow.

Phone: 250-219-4149

Haying Equipment 2210 FOR SALE: 499 New Holland Haybine. 8480 Case Baler, New Belts. Phone: 780-624-8265

Heavy Equipment 2215 1991 Ford L8000 Single

Axle Truck with Self-Loading Deck that Holds 10 Bales. Phone: 780-685-3792 FOR SALE: Complete Detroit Diesel 471 Engine. $2500. Phone after 7:00 pm.

250-783-5326 FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 WANTED: Brush Rake for Cat D6C Phone: 250-4672401

Mills/Equipment 2218 12 inch Sluice with Spray

Bars. Feed by Hand or Small Hoe. $1,000. Phone: 780933-3452 Small Backhoe with/matching Gold Trommel: Tow behind Quad. 1 Half-Ounce lasts 3hrs. Running. $8,500.

780-933-3452

Misc Farm Equipment 2220 FOR SALE: 1970 D3 Cat,

6800 hrs. Asking: $11,000.

780-876-8880

3535 Livestock

PENSON

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Registered 2-Year-Olds & Long Yearlings Ready to Sell Off the Farm bred for productivity and profitability calving ease performance temperament

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6950 Shared Accommodation 6965 Suites for Rent 6975 Wanted to Rent 7015 Business Personals 8034 Building Contractors 9025 Hay/Bales for Sale 9115 Auto Miscellaneous 9160 Trucks/Vans/Cars 9185 Boats 9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 9225 Snowmobiles

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2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2230 Tractors

1987 MF 865 Combine with New Rub-Bars, 2850hrs. $14000. 20ft Straight CutHeader (Goes-with-Combine) $2500. 780-876-8880

FOR SALE: 2004 Rogator 1064 High-Wheeled Sprayer, 100’ Booms, 1100gal Tank, 150gal Rinse-Tank, 4390hrs.

780-864-7888

Buhler Model 805 8.5’ Disc, 3 pth, Fully Serrated, Very Good Used Condition. $2,750. 780-518-6095

For Sale: 7-bottom plough Kverneland Model D2NR198. Phone: 780-5389240

32’ JD Vibreshank. 14’ JD Deep Tillage. 15’ Case Disc.

Case 6-Bottom Plow. Phone: 780-624-8265

FOR-SALE: 18’ CCIL Field Cultivator. 3 Sections of 6’ Packers. 12’ Melroe Seed Drill. 780-925-2443 FOR SALE: 1991 Cat Challenger 75 with New Tracks.

In Good Condition. Please Call: 250-782-0220

FOR SALE: 688 New Holland Baler. 499 New Holland 13’ Haybine. Phone: 780568-2107

FOR-SALE: D6C Cat with Power Shift. Ford 8N Tractor with Plow & Cultivator.

Phone: 780-568-2107

For Sale: Flexi-coil model 75 packer draw bar. Complete with P20 packers. Phone: 780-538-9240

9020 Feed & Seed

DAMAGED GRAIN

FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available.

Phone: 780-322-3822

M.K. Martin Pulsar 6’ Rotary Mower, 3 pth, Mount. $1,800. Call: 780-518-6095

New Holland ManureSpreader. Tandem Axle, 2 Beaters & Good Composite Floor. Field Ready. $10,000.

780-494-2460 Wanted: Good used Rock Rake or Rock Pickup for Bobcat. 250-784-5081

2230 Tractors

1975 Versatile 800 Tractor.

250HP, 8,640/hours, Good Condition. Good Tires. Asking $13,500. 780-835-3528 930 Case Tractor. Asking $4,000. Asking: 780-9282395 or 780-841-1607.

FOR SALE: JD 4640 Tractor. 3 Hydraulics, PTO, Diff Lock. 7700 hrs. Phone: 780834-6407

FOR SALE: John Deere 3440 Tractor with Loader.

12000 hrs. Asking: $20,000.

780-876-8880 FOR SALE: John Deere 5020 Tractor w/Blade, Good Condition. $5000. Phone: 780-624-8265 FOR SALE: John Deere “R”, Diesel, Running Condition.

John Deere “D”, Gas, Running Condition. 780-8649404

3520 Horses & Tack

BUILT RIGHT SHEDS Custom Sheds of All Types.

Call: 780-835-1908 for Your Project Quote.

Wanted Draft Studs. Phone: 780-831-4077

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

• WHEAT • BARLEY • OATS • PEAS • HEATED GRAIN • SPRING THRASHED • DAMP • LIGHT • MIXED • BUGS

HEATED CANOLA

No�ce of Public Hearing ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2322, 2018 Delegated Public Hearing: Director of Electoral Area C

When:

• GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

Tuesday, July 17 2018 • 7:00 pm

R0011518335

1.877.250.5252

FOR SALE: Premiere 30ft Swather, Isuzi Motor, McDon Header, 2123hrs. $38,000. OBO. 780-8649404 or 780-765-3921 FOR-SALE: Top of the Line Deer Squeeze & Weight Scales. Excellent Condition. $1500 OBO. 780-957-2779 FOR SALE: Used Kirchner 10’ Blade, Hydraulic Angle, ALO Attach, Hoses & Couples. $3800. 780-518-6095 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, 20.8-42, Matched Set of 8. Phone: 780-322-3822

5520 Legal/Public Notices

BUYING:

“On F “O Farm Pi Pickup” k ”

For Sale: Flexi-coil model 82-60ft harrow draw-bar complete with tine harrows.

Phone: 780-538-9240 FOR SALE: JD 630D Header, Single Knife Drive/Tilt, Fore/Aft Reel, Excellent Condition, Always Shedded 780-518-0635 For Sale: John Deere 20-ft Disc. Model 220. Phone: 780-538-9240 For Sale: John Deere 9600 Combine. Call Morris 780836-5694 FOR SALE: John Deere 9870STS Combine. Excellent Condition, Always Shedded. 780-518-0635 FOR SALE: Land Pride 3 pth Mower. 60in Cut. Like Brand New. Asking: $1500.

780-876-8880

2210 Haying Equipment TLR5000 AX2 BALEWRAPPER

Where:

North Peace Leisure Pool, Mee�ng Room 9505 - 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC

Fleet Street in Charlie Lake The Peace River Regional District is hos�ng a mee�ng to discuss the proposed Zoning Amendment.

Proposal: To change the zoning on the subject property from R-2 “Residen�al 2 Zone” to R-1 “Residen�al 1 Zone” to permit a smaller minimum lot size (1,000 sq.m (0.25 acres) when a parcel is connected to a community sewer) in order to facilitate future subdivision.

For More Informa�on: 56351

Contact: Development Services

DON’T LET WET WEATHER SLOW YOU DOWN

Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

TL1000R BALEWRAPPER

prrd.bc.ca

BIG CITY EQUIPMENT

780.518.6095 BEAVERLODGE, AB

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted.

Shawn Dahlen, Ac�ng Chief Administra�ve Officer

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3520 Horses & Tack

Buying Draft & Draft Cross Horses & Colts of All Types.

Paying Cash. Phone: 780831-4077 FOR SALE: 20 yr Old Broke Saddle Horse Gelding. $2,000. Phone: 780-8362580 New leather harness.

Chrome spots. Wooden hames. Chrome tops. Fits up to 1600 lbs: 250-843-7435

Hay/Bales For Sale 9025 21 Big Round Grass Hay

Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs Each. $40/per Bale. 250759-4956

ATVs/Dirt Bikes 9130 Big Red Honda 3 Wheeler.

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Arctic Cat 500. 2700 hrs.

Asking: $4200. 780-8768880

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Crown Victoria, 122,389Kms, New Tires and Windshield. Good Condition. 250719-0029.

Trucks & Vans 9160 LOOKING FOR Older Ken-

Motor, Transmission, Tires 100% When last Run. Phone: 780-933-3452

worth Tandem Truck. Please Phone: 250-759-4956

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Mr. H needs to find his way through the clouds to reach his HELICOPTER; can you help him?

Material for your weekly game page

START

Q:

stop When do you at red? at green and go

e eating A: When you’r a watermelon.

Q: the score.

What goes up and down but doesn’t move?

A: The temperature.

FINISH

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Why did the socce player bring string r to the game?

A: So he could tie

Charolais Bulls 2-yr old semen-tested ready to work. white/tan. (250)794-8606 FOR SALE: 1 breeding pair of African Geese. Please phone evenings: 780-5235759 FOR SALE: 2 Yearling Dorset Rams, Sire is a Purebred Ram. $300./each Phone: 250-784-5081.

FOR SALE/TRADE: 2 Tunis Rams, Looking for One Not Related to my Herd.

Phone: 250-784-5081.

Hereford Bulls 2-yr old semen-tested ready to work.

Polled. 250-794-8606 or 250-264-8106 REGISTERED RED ANGUS YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS For Sale. Semen tested & Vet checked. SAWMILL ANGUS-Clarence Budal 780836-2788 REGISTERED RED ANGUS YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD-BULLS, SEMEN-TESTED, CALVING EASE & PERFORMANCE .

780-835-0463. ROY ANGUS

5020 Business Services

M Mulvahill Fencing

58773

250.784.7848

BUILT RIGHT SHEDS Custom Sheds of All Types.

Call: 780-835-1908 for Your Project Quote.

6030 Houses for Sale

Older House to be Moved in Spirit River Area. Open to Offers. 780-864-4400 or 780-518-9575

6045 Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

2008-12 by 52 Atco Trailer for Sale. 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom. $29,000. 250-8060015 For More Information

6962 Storage

8’6” by 20’ C- Can for Sale.

New Condition. Price: $4,900. Phone: 250-8060015

COMPLETE EACH GRID WITH NUMBERS FROM 1 TO 4, KEEPING IN MIND THAT: - a number can only appear once per row - a number can only appear once per column - a number can only appear once in each box of 4 squares

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Looking back on the - quest - to find rider friendly communities Our Quest to find the MOST Rider Friendly Community from the 2017 riding season is over and in a resounding win, Lloydminster Alberta won that honour.

The only border city in Canada, Lloydminster straddles the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta and the border between Saskatchewan and Alberta is signified by 4 100” tall survey markers.

Running North to South on the 4th Meridian, the border falls directly on 50th Avenue (Meridian Avenue) in the centre of Lloydminster. Addresses east of 50th Ave. are considered to be in Saskatchewan and addresses west of 50th Ave are considered to be in Alberta.

This border town of 31,400 has a lot to offer the visitor.

For the rider who needs parts or service, Edge Harley-Davidson (and they are member business of the Rider Friendly Business Association), Lloydminster Honda, Rough ‘n’ Tough Powersports, Boundary Motorsports, White Knuckle Motorsports and Lethal Motorsports are there to serve you.

The EconoLodge by Choice Hotels in Lloydminster is part of the Rider Friendly Business Association and offers riders up to 20% off on rooms!

Sandy Beach Regional Park offers a wonderful sandy beach, camping with serviced and unserviced lots, tenting (which is becoming rare these days), golfing and a camp kitchen and hall that are both for rent.

The Bordertown H.O.G. Chapter is an active and busy one! They host the Toy Run in September and are actively involved in every charitable ride in the region!

I look forward to being in Lloydminster for their Toy Run in September to film 2 episodes of Ride Like a Local and learn all about the city and why riders in the region are so proud of it!

Until next time, ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you!

Renee “Belt Drive Betty” Charbonneau.

The Rider Friendly Business Association’s special offer to all of the readers of Belt Drive Betty’s Column: Save up to 20% off at Choice Hotels by calling: 1-800.4.Choice (1-800-424-6423) Use Booking Code: 00442520 OR VISIT: www.choicehotels.com and use Booking code: 00442520 R0011510647

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Sekura Auctions / Team Auctions Open New Location in Fairview Welcome Roy Bjorklund to the Sales Force Owner Corey Sekura was on hand as Team Auctions opened up their new operation in Fairview on Thursday, June 14th. The property at 9705 – 102nd Avenue will be serving as Sekura/Team’s North Peace central auction yard and is sure to see a lot of auction action in the future.

Corey and the staff at Sekura and Team Auctions also announced the addition of a new face to their North Central Alberta/B.C. sales force. Joining David Froese from LaCrete and Isaac Peters from Hines Creek is well known Fairview native, Roy Bjorklund. Roy brings a wealth of area knowledge, both in the agricultural and the cattle industry, to this new position.

I look forward to running into Roy on the road.

Scenes from the Fairview sale …

CONSIGNMENT SALE AND SALE FOR THE ESTATE OF GLEN KILGOUR Saturday, July 21, 2018 Sale Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Mile 30 on the Alaska Hwy • Watch for Signs VEHICLES • STOCK & UTILITY TRAILERS SADDLES & SHOW HARNESSES TACK • PACK EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS YARD ITEMS For a full list of items and photos, visit our website at

www.leaskauctions.com

For more info, or to consign goods of your own, contact Mac Leask Jr. at 250.719.5434

LEASK AUCTIONS (Cell) 250.719.5434 • (Home) 250.843.7022 Box 55, Arras, BC

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LORNE: EVAN: MIKE: JEFF:

250-219-0871 250-219-4539 250-719-5451 780-864-7750

WEAVER

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BUY & SELL with CONFIDENCE UNRESERVED AUCTIONS BID ON-SITE, ONLINE, or by PROXY

weaverauctions.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 — EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL AUCTION

JOHN & EVA WIEBE — PRESPATOU, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Sale Begins at 11:00am — Major Equipment & Internet Bidding begins at 12:00pm Accepting Equipment Consignments! Contact Jeff at 780-864-7750 to add your assets to the sale line up!

EQUIPMENT LISTING LAWN & RECREATION HONDA 250 FOURTRAX 2WD ATV ARIENS ZOOM 2148XL ZERO TURN MOWER WESTWARD 15 GAL. ATV SPRAYER ROTOCAR 627 3PT 60” ROTOTILLER

2000 JOHN DEERE 7810 MFD TRACTOR

1989 IHC 1660 COMBINE

1996 PREMIER 2930 TURBO SWATHER

1997 CASE 1010 S/C GRAIN HEADER

1965 FORD 5000 TRACTOR

JOHN DEERE 9350 HOE DRILL

FLEXI COIL SYSTEM 95 HARROW PACKER

JOHN DEERE 22 FT. BFW TANDEM DISC

KVERNELAND PLOW

ROTOCAR 627 3PT 60” ROTOTILLER

SANBORN SHOP AIR COMPRESSOR

From Fort St. John, BC go 21 km north on 271 RD, 3 km west on 256 RD, 52 km north Prespatou RD, 1.6 km east on Altona RD, 2 km north on John A RD.

TRACTORS & TRUCKS 2000 JOHN DEERE 7810 MFD TRACTOR 1965 FORD 5000 TRACTOR 1990 KENWORTH W900B T/A TRUCK 1997 DOEPKER 42 FOOT TRIDEM GRAIN TRAILER 1985 GMC 7000 TAG AXLE GRAIN TRUCK 1973 FORD 600 S/A TRUCK 1994 FORD F150 XL E-CAB PICKUP HARVEST 1989 IHC 1660 COMBINE 1997 CASE 1010 20 FT. S/C GRAIN HDR, P/U REEL 1996 PREMIER 2930 TURBO SWATHER SAKUNDIAK 8 X 41 FT. AUGER CO-OP 7 X 30 FT. AUGER & MOTOR WHEATHEART 10” X 10 FT. HYD TRANSFER AUGER 2 WESTFIELD 6” TAILGATE DRILL FILL AUGERS NEW HOLLAND 1033 T/A BALE WAGON TILLAGE & SEEDING JOHN DEERE 9350 HOE DRILLS FLEXI COIL SYSTEM 95 40 FT. HARROW PACKER KVERNELAND 5X16" PLOW COCKSHUTT 241 TANDEM DISC JOHN DEERE BFW TANDEM DISC ALLIED TINE HARROWS 20 FT. LAND ROLLER 24 FT. FIELD FLOAT CAT RAIL 22 FT. FIELD FLOAT JOHN DEERE 602 S/A FERTILIZER SPREADER VERSATILE 56 F T/A SPRAYER MISCELLANEOUS JOHN DEERE 2018 MOWER, HARVESTORE FEED WEIGHER, MOTOMCO GRAIN TESTER, GRASS SEED MOISTURE TESTER, WHEATHEART HYD. BIN SWEEP, TEAM HARNESS, GRAIN PROBE, WESTGO GRAIN CLEANER, FEL BALE FORK, FIELD MARKER, 3PT 9 FT. BLADE SHOP TOOLS HONDA 4HP 2” WATER PUMP, HYD POWER PACK, HYD. SHOP PRESS, GRINDER/STAND, FLOOR DRILL PRESS, SANBORN SHOP AIR COMPRESSOR, PROPANE CUTTING TORCH, MILLER 225 WELDER, 3/4 DRIVE SET, ROLLING TOOL CHEST, HYD. JACKS, AIR TOOLS, METAL CUTTING BAND SAW, PARTS WASHER, EASY KLEEN 4000 PRESSURE WASHER, COLEMAN 10HP/5000W GENERATOR, BATTERY CHARGER

1990 KENWORTH W900B T/A TRUCK & 1997 DOEPKER TRIDEM GRAIN TRAILER

1994 FORD F150 XL E-CAB PICKUP

1985 GMC 7000 TAG AXLE GRAIN TRUCK

HONDA 250 FOURTRAX ATV

ARIENS ZOOM 2148XL ZERO TURN MOWER

ALLIED 22 FT. TINE HARROWS

JOHN DEERE 602 S/A FERTILIZER SPREADER

RED & BLACK WAGON

CO-OP 7 X 30 FT. AUGER & MOTOR

LAND ROLLER

FIELD FLOAT

John & Eva Wiebe

FURNITURE 3 PIECE BEDROOM SET, RECLINER, OFFICE CHAIR, DESK, TABLE & 6 CHAIRS, (2) HIGH CHAIRS, (2) BOOK SHELVES, PICNIC TABLE SET

250-630-2586 250-262-6599 NEW HOLLAND 1033 BALE WAGON

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Time for another PRPU: Peace Region Pest Update!

Our priority this time is the grasshopper.

Whether you’re harvesting to sell your crop, or to feed it to your animals, grasshoppers become a problem for almost every producer at some point. Like many insects, there are different species of grasshoppers, and surprisingly enough, not all are considered ‘damaging’ to crops.

The two species that are most commonly found in the peace are called the Migratory Grasshopper (Grey/Brown) and the Two Striped Grasshopper. Its important to identify species as species that migrate from the edge of the field may be managed differently from ones that prevail across the whole field like the migratory species. Edge treatment may be an option for grass-

hoppers at early instar stages like we are in right now.

Grasshoppers can be found in stages of Instar, their larval stage, or as full-grown adults. Grasshoppers do the most damage when they are in the stages of instar and are most effectively managed at that time. Crops that suffer from grasshopper damage range from grains to grasses. I’m sure most of you are familiar with identifying grasshopper damage by now, but if not, it can be seen in Figure 3, the most commonly seen form of damage. Grasshoppers arewasteful eaters as they tend to cut through leaves in strait lines.

As for Threshold, when there are around 7-12 grasshoppers per square meter, one may need to

consider the use of an insecticide. However, if that number reaches or passes 13, then an economical threshold may be met. Depending of stage of crop, stage of the grasshoppers, and the value of the crop. Aside from chemical control, there are other ways to reduce the number of grasshoppers and their damage in your fields. Things such as Trap Strips around the field, weather, and natural enemies (Birds, rodents, Etc.) can also be useful if numbers aren’t alarmingly high.

We have Changed our Click beetle Pitfall Traps twice now and have seen a few Click Beetles in them. Nothing to be alarmed about, but we are seeing a few. Next week we will talk about the Click Beetle in more detail and why we feel monitoring for them is important! Don’t forget to follow our Facebook page (Peace Region Forage Seed Association – Pest Monitoring), and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you have seen something unusual regarding your crops and pest damage!

Phone – 250.719.8322 Email – Pest@bcgrain. com

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AUCTIONS UNRESERVED

WED., JULY 11TH - 11:00 A.M. - WILL & CINDY YAKIMETZ - PH: 780-208-0163 (WILL) 52201 RR 143 - From Vegreville 1 mile East on Hwy 16 INTERNET BIDDING

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JULY 17TH & 18TH - 9:00 A.M. - ROY ANDRESEN - PH: 780-782-6820 (Tracy)

47321 RR 50 - From Breton 5 miles West on Hwy 616 & 2 miles South on RR 50 SELLING ON JULY 17TH HUGE AMOUNT OF SHOP MISC. TO BE SOLD IN LARGE LOTS ● Old 3 Comp. Fuel Tank ● 20 - Old Chain Saws ● 15 - Scooters & Motorbikes ● Bicycles ● Old Outboard Motors ● 12 V Yard Spraer ● Suzuki Motorbike ● Upright Gas Pumps ● Ariens Gas Sweeper ● Misc Lumber ● 4 - Older Quads ● Gas Aerator ● Bearcat Wood Chipper ● Skidoos ● Ind Band Saw ● Scissor Lift; Gas ● Gas Cement Mixer ● Milling Machine ● 2 - Lathes ● Specialized Tooling ● Hyd Crimper ● Engine Analyzers ● Large Qty of Misc ● Various Lawn Mowers & Yard Items ● HUGE AMOUNT OF MISC SELLING ON JULY 18TH IH 5088; CAHR; Duals ● Case RS561 Rnd Baler ● D7E c/w Single Shank Ripper ● Triple Axle Pintle Hitch Flat Deck Trailer; Ball Hitch ● JD 690 Track Hoe ● 1980’s IH Single Axle Truck ● 1980’s Western Star Gravel Truck ● Old Paving Unit ● Champion D562 Grader ● Approx. 2005 Ford F250 4x4 Truck ● 1980’s Ford 1 Ton Tow Truck ● Ditchwitch R40 ● 1990’s Ford F700 Service Truck ● 2 - Damaged Jeeps ● Older MF Hay Bind ● Approx 1957 Lincoln; 4 Dr; Hard Top ● Monterey 4 Dr ● Approx 30 Very Old Vehicles for Parts & Salvage ● 1990’s Ford 1 Ton ● 1950’s Chev 2 Ton ● 2000 Ford 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually ● Morris 20’ Deep Tillage ● Hay Bind ● 12’ Tandem Disc ● Scissor Lift FRI., JULY 20TH - 11:00 A.M. - CAMERON TWERDOCHLIB & ESTATE OF JIM TWERDOCHLIB

From Two HIlls 24 km North to RR 120 & 2 km South - PH: 780-603-3713

TRACTORS Case 4890; 6200 hrs; Duals; PTO ● 2 - Case 4690’s ● Case 2096 FWA Tractor c/w Ezze-on Loader HARVEST EQUIP Gleaner R62 & Case IH 1680 Combines ● Case IH 6500 Swather; Cab; PU Reels ● IH 4000; Needs Repair ● IH 6000 Swather AUGERS, GRAIN BINS & TANKS Westfield 13” x 71’ Swing Away ● Westfield 7” x 46’; Gas Motor ● Walinga Grain Vac ● 2 - Westeel 4000 bu Hopper ● 3 - VITERRA 4600 bu Hopper ● 2 - MERIDIAN 4000 bu Hopper ● Westeel 2400 bu Hopper Btm ● 2 - 2500 bu Hopper Bins ● 5 - Aeration Fans ● 12 - Steel Flat Btm Bins; 1500 - 2500 bu ● 2 - Rnd Wood Bins ● 1000 Gal Dbl Wall Fuel Tank c/w Elect Pump TRUCKS & TRAILERS 1997 Volvo; Fifth Whl ● 45’ Tandem Grain Trailer ● 1997 Freightliner ● 2 - GM Single Axle Grain Trucks ● Older Set of B. Train Grain Trailers ● 16’ Tandem Flat Deck ● 2 - Rnd Bale Trailers ● Older 45’ Tandem Cattle Liner ● G/N 20’ Stock Trailer TILLAGE Flexicoil 39’ Seed Tool; 7.5” Spacing; c/w 1720 Tank ● 35’ Frigstad Deep Tillage c/w Valmar ● CCIL 28’ Cult ● 50’ Light Tine Harrows ● Bourgault 100’ Hyd Field Sprayer c/w 800 Gal Poly Tank ● Rockomatic 546 Rock Picker REC EQUIP & LIGHT VEH 1979 Dodge (Glendale) Motorhome; One Owner ● Polaris 800 Razor ● Stealth Tandem Encl Trailer ● 2013 Kia; One Owner ● 1999 Chev Pickup CATTLE EQUIP Panels, Feeders, Shelters, Misc Steel, etc. ● SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS TRACTORS 2013 JD 6140 MFWD 140 hp Tractor; SN #765541; CAHR; Rev; PS; 930 hrs; 3 pt; 3 Hyds; c/w JD H360 Loader & Grapple ● 10’ Degelman Quick Attach Snow Blade for JD 6140 TILLAGE 2015 Mandako 70’ LAND ROLLER; 5 Sec

● Flexicoil 80’ Hvy Harrows ● EZZE-ON 43’ Disc; Serrated Blades; Mtd Tines ● Versatile 55’ Disc; 22” Blades ● Melcam 18’ D.Tillage Cult c/w Tine Harrows ● Degelman Rock Picker; Ground Drive HARVEST EQUIP 2 - JOHN

DEERE S680 COMBINES; SN #747650 & 747700; 742 & 713 Thrashing Hrs; One Owner; Green Lighted; GPS; Immaculate ● 2012 JD 635D Stnd DRAPER HEADER; c/w Horst Mower ● 2012 JD 635FD FLEX HEADER; Dual Knives ● Adapter Kit for 680 Combine ● 2011 JD D450 WINDROWER; Weight Kit; GPS; 600 hrs; One Owner ● Qty of New Parts for the JD S680 Combines ● BERGEN Side Load Hyd Lift Swather Transport ● 7 Tier Propane Grain Dryer GRAIN CART & GRAIN HANDLING (All One Owner) 2011 Brandt 1020 XR PTO GRAIN CART ● 2012 Brandt 7500 Grain Vac ● 2012 Brandt 13” x 90’ Swing Away ● 2012 Brandt 10” x 70’ PTO Auger ● 2013 BRANDT 8” x 42’ Super Chgd Auger ● 2016 BRANDT CONVEYOR Auger; 30 hp TRUCKS 2009 Peterbilt TRI-DRIVE TRUCK; 48” Bunk; Fifth Whl; 530 Motor; 18 Spd; 1,220,000 km ● 1985 Peterbilt Tandem GRAIN TRUCK; 18’ x 60’ Box & Telescopic Hoist; 425B Motor; 15 Spd; VG ● 2012 Ford 450 4x4 Service Truck; Ext Cab; V8; Auto; 148,000 km; Underhood Comp; 9’ Service Body ● 2003 Chev One Ton; 4x4; V8; Auto; c/w Service Body; Parts Only ● 2005 GM KODIAK 4500 Quad Cab 2x4; Duramax; Auto; Monroe Deck c/w Ball & Pin Fifth Whl; Sharp Unit ● 1975 Ford 500 Grain Truck ● 1977 GM Tandem Grain Truck; 18’ Wood B&H; V8; 13 Spd ● 1973 IH Bucket Truck ● 1964 GM Single Axle Gravel Truck BOBCAT, LIGHT TOWER, YARD EQUIP, BALERS, TRACTORS, & TANKS BOBCAT 943; 4266 hrs; c/w Bucket & Jib ● KUBOTAMZD25 - 60” Riding Mower ● Magnum Diesel Light TOWER ● 2013 - 1432 LDbl Wall Rect FUEL TANK ● 2600 Gal&2-1250GalPolyTanks●JD12TSqBaler●JD336Baler●W-9Tractor●ACWD-45Tractor TRAILERS 2016WILSON 48’ x 90” TRIDEM GRAIN TRAILER ● 2011 WILSON 48’ x 84” GRAIN TRAILER ● 2000 ASPEN DROP & Half Equip Trailer; 48’ x 101’ ● LOAD TRAIL Tandem Axle G/N 34’ Flat Deck Trailer; 2 x 15,000 lb Axles; Ramps; As New ● 3” Chem Handler & Pump GPS EQUIP 2 - 2011 JD Starfire 3000 Rec ● 1 - JD 2600 Rec ● 560 Sect Control ● Hobart Elect Welder

TUES., JULY 24TH - 10:00 AM - KALCO FARMS - PH: 780-203-9494 (Greg) or 780-777-3260 (Mike) 56314 RR 224 - From Gibbons 4 miles East, 1.5 miles North on Hwy 825 INTERNET BIDDING

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● 8 - Meridian Hopper Btms; 3000 - 5000 bu ● 6 - 2000 bu Bins ● 6 - 2000 Coverall Shelters; 30’ x 60’ c/w 4’ Wood Side Walls to be taken down ● 2008 Kongskilde Grain Vac ● 2012 NEERALTA BAGGER ● 2013 Michels Hoppers; 10” Alum ● FK 1385 S/A AUGER ● 2016 Walinga Grain Vac ● Wheat Heart Trans Auger ● 6 - 24’ Diameter Hopper Btms ● 2010 FK 85IP PTO Drive Auger ● BATCO 1545FL AUGER; 15” x 45’ ● Triangle Industries Kwik Kleen GRAIN CLEANER TILLAGE Ezee-on 3800 - 35’ TANDEM DISC ● Mandako 50’ LAND ROLLER WESTERN STAR TRUCK & TRAILERS 2007 Western Star TRUCK; ALLISON Auto; 550 HP Detroit; 1,173,530 km

● 1994 Bedard Super B Alum Water Trailer; Clean Water Tank ● 1994 Krohnert Super B Alum Water Trailers; Lead 3400 Gal; Pup 2800 Gal ● 2009 Doepker Super B GRAIN TRAILERS ● 2007 Load King Super B GRAIN TRAILERS ● 1977 Willock Tandem Low Boy ● 2014 CONVEY ALL GRAIN OR FERTILIZER TRIDEM TRAILER ● 1970 West Tank 7200 Gal Alum Tank ● 2007 Hayworth 28’ Tandem END DUMP TRAILER

SELLING FOR CHRIS HENDERSON (PH: 780-614-7306) AT THE YAKIMETZ JULY 11TH AUCTION 2013 JOHN DEERE 4940 Sprayer; 1331 Hrs; 1200 Gal Tank; 120’; 2630 Display & 3000 Starfire; Incrop & Floater Tires ● 2012 LODE KING TRIDEM 53’ Step Deck; c/w Custom Built Sprayer Cradles; 2800 Gal Tank ● 2013 JD 9460R P. Shift Tractor; 2280 Hrs; G/Year 800/70R/38’s; Command View Display ● 2013 JD S670 Combine; 780 THRESHING Hrs; Long Auger; 615 Pick Up; Powercast Tailboard; 2630 Display; Duals; Cameras; Green Lighted Summer 2018 ● 2014 John Deere 635D STRAIGHT CUT HEADER; Double Knife; Pea Auger; Transport; 4000 Acres SELLING JULY 11TH

TRUCKS, HORSE TRAILER, RV’S, BOAT, & HORSE CARRIAGE 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 LARAMIE 4X4 CREW CAB; Diesel; 289,223 km ● 2005 GMC Topkick C5500 4x4 Flat Deck Truck ● 2008 Toyota Highlander; 189,428 km ● 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Crew Cab Truck; Hemi; 214,075 km ● 2008 GMC 2500 Sierra 4x4 Ext Cab Truck; Service Topper; 219,189 km ● 1997 EX155 SIX STALL HORSE TRAILER ● 2004 Bayliner 185 BOWRIDER 18’ Boat ● ROBERT CARRIAGES Eight Passenger Wagonette; As New ● 1952 GMC 1 Ton Truck CONSTRUCTION EQUIP 2013 Volvo SKID STEER; 2133 hrs; Cab; Aux. Hyds ● 2006 ZX200 Hitachi Hyd Excavator c/w Man. Thumb; 6981 hrs; c/w Wajax 60” Clean-up Bucket ● D5 CAT; CAHR c/w with Six Way Blade; Showing 5696 hrs TRACTOR & MOWERS 1966 JD 4020 Tractor; Cab; 7274 hrs ● JD Z445 Lawnmower ● 2012 JD 600 - 30’ Header Ext ● Gen Building Mntd on Skid Unit ● NH Bale Wagon ● JD 300 Lawn Mower; 188 hrs PLUS VARIOUS MISC CONSIGNED - PH: KEITH 780-934-6384 2010 JD T670 Combine; 996 Sep. Hrs; Chopper; No PU ● 2004 JD 9760STS Combine; Pick-up; Fine Chopper; 2400 Sep Hrs ● 1999 Doepker Super B Grain Trailers ● Brandt 13” x 70’ Swing Away ● 6’ - 3 pt Mower CONSIGNED JD 630R & JD 635F Headers

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Pink Mountain stock dog clinic Pink Mountain Stock Dog Clinic Participants in the weekend clinic in Pink Mountain saw a few rain showers as well as some sunshine and clouds over the two days. The cool weather provided comfortable working temperatures for dogs as well as sheep and cattle.

Participating in a clinic is a bit like doing a jigsaw puzzle. It is a place where handlers can find new information and fit this info into their daily work and training. It is an opportunity to view other dogs working tactics and how handlers shape and grow each individual dog to the next level.

One of the main focuses for handlers was learning how to take stock to a specific destination while only asking the dog for a start command and a lie down if needed to help control the speed of the sheep. The focus was on

moving the handlers body in such a way that the dogs direction could be controlled easily without any verbal commands. A handlers body sends a multitude of messages to the dog so it is important that the handler be aware of how he is moving and where his position is in regard to the dogs body. A step or two in either direction can make a substantial difference to how the dog reacts. It is important to understand how subtle movements on the handler’s part can alter the dogs positioning on the livestock.

The last two dogs on Sunday worked on moving heifers in a calm and orderly fashion. Once again, the emphasis was on the handler moving his body and having the dog use its natural working instinct to bring the cattle to the handler with minimal verbal commands. The goal was to send the dogs around the stock for a gather

and have them approach the cattle slow and easy so the cattle moved off at a walk and proceeded calmly to the handler.

It was a great group of dogs and handlers who all use their dogs for cattle at home on the ranch. These dogs are an integral part of making the ranch more efficient by moving stock and making it possible to get a job done with just the dog and handler rather than a group of people. The more these dogs and handlers learn the more jobs they can accomplish themselves. It is commendable that they see the value in spending time to advance the training of both themselves and their dogs.

The next clinic will be sometime in the fall. To get on a list or for more information call: Carol Nelson 250-772-5315 or text message 250-263-4223

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$12.7 million to advance innovation in Canada’s swine sector Canada’s pork and hog sector is an important driver of the Canadian economy, with farm cash receipts reaching $4.5 billion in 2017. Research and innovation are vital to ensuring this sector continues to produce quality products that meet the highest standards of animal health and welfare, food safety and sustainability.

Today, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, announced a federal investment of up to $12.7 million to Swine Innovation Porc, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriScience Clusters. The Swine Research and Development Cluster investment is the first of a series of AgriScience Clusters to be announced under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership launched in April 2018.

AgriScience Clusters are intended to mobilize partnerships among industry, government and academia to address priority themes and horizontal issues that are national in scope in the agriculture sector.

Swine Innovation Porc, a non-profit corporation committed to facilitating research in the Canadian swine sector, will contribute up to an additional $5.8 million to the Swine Research and Development Cluster for a total value of up to $18.5 million.

These investments will be used to: examine new ways of feeding piglets that could help provide immunity from diseases; determine best methods for the classification of pork based on quality attributes to provide more choice for Canadian consumers; and, examine long-distance transport effects on the health and welfare of early weaned pigs.

This research will build on two previous Swine Clusters, which included projects focussing on animal nutrition research, and animal health

and welfare research.

Today’s announcement is part of Minister MacAulay’s ‘Growing Canadian Agriculture’ tour, where he will meet with farmers, processors and industry leaders, as well as participate in rural agricultural events across the country, to hear ideas on how to capture new growth opportunities for the sector.

“Pork farmers rely on research and innovation to implement new practices and tools that help them improve their sustainability, while remaining competitive. Today’s investment will ensure Canada’s pork industry continues to sustainably produce high-quality products at home, and remain a top exporter in the world, which is good for our economy and for creating good, well-paying jobs for Canadians across the country,” said MacAulay “This investment in research and development is excellent news for the Canadian swine sector. Science and innovation are the keys to the long-term success of Canadian producers and the industry at large. We are confident that the outcomes from this research program will drive sustainable growth and strengthen the competitivity of the Canadian pork industry. We want to express our thanks to Minister MacAulay for this timely and significant investment that gives Swine Innovation Porc the opportunity to even better serve the whole pork value chain,” chimed in Stewart Cressman, chair of Swine Innovation Porc.

Canada is the 9th largest pork producer in the world, representing approximately 2 percent of global production. In 2016, Canada exported approximately 70 percent of overall Canadian hog production, with a value of $3.8 billion.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a

five-year, $3 billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Partnership builds on Growing Forward 2, the previous five-year agreement that ended on March 31, 2018.

The Partnership includes programs and activities to enhance the competitiveness of the sector through research, science and innovation.

Through the AgriScience Program, a five-year, up to up to $338 million initiative, the government is supporting leading edge discovery and applied science, and innovation driven by industry research priorities.

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Canadian forage and grasslands look to be export ready cAulay’s ‘Growing Canadian Agriculture’ tour, where he will meet with farmers, processors and industry leaders, as well as participate in rural agricultural events across the country, to hear ideas on how to capture new growth opportunities for the sector.

“Our Government has a strong agenda for growth in agriculture and agri-food and is committed to supporting our farmers, young and old, with strategic investments and opportunities that expand growth, deliver prosperity and create well-paying middle class jobs,” said MacAulay.

“Canada’s forage sector is the largest land-use type in Canadian agriculture and is exceptionally diverse, covering over 72-million acres coast to coast. The forage sector generates an annual value of $5.09-billion as the backbone of the ruminant livestock sector, and serves an increasingly important role in feeding livestock around the world. Forage exporters from across the country are ramping up production to service growing markets in China, the Middle East, United States and Central America. AgriMarketing program funding provides an important cost-share for our industry partners to leverage their market growth activities around the world,” added Cedric MacLeod, executive director with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3-billion investment by federal-provincial and territorial governments (FPT), which

will strengthen the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector, ensuring continued innovation, growth and prosperity. The Partnership replaced Growing Forward 2(2013-2018) in April 2018.

The CFGA provides a national voice for all Canadians who produce hay and forage products and for those whose production is dependent upon forage and grassland production. Their main role is to uphold the robust forage industry and realize the potential of the domestic and export forage market.

The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative was announced as a one year program in April of 2016 and then extended for 2 years for 201718 and 2018-19 for a total investment of $5.2 million. The initiative follows through on a Government of Canada commitment to help create good, well-paying jobs and to support young Canadians as they transition into the workforce.

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Livestock producers across the country and abroad depend on the high quality hay produced

by Canada’s forage and grassland industry in order to deliver safe, nutritious, and sustainable food. Increased forage exports, valued at $360.8 million for 2017, are helping the agriculture sector reach its potential to be an even stronger economic engine for the economy, driving towards our target of growing annual agri-food exports to $75 billion by 2025.

Today, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay, announced a federal investment of $98,950 for the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association (CFGA) for a project funded through the AgriMarketing program under the Growing Forward 2 agreement. The investment is helping the sector increase export capacity and strengthen awareness of Canadian forage products to new and emerging markets. In addition to participating in international trade expos in the United States, the CFGA developed export readiness training for their members and developed strategies for emerging markets.

A further investment of $16,000 was provided to CFGA to hire a student intern under the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative to help farmers integrate environmentally beneficial management practices into their crop planning.

The initiative has created 591 youth jobs nationally, both on the farm and with organizations engaged in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Today’s announcement is part of Minister Ma-

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BC. government announces new approach to salmon farm tenures The Government of British Columbia will establish rigorous new rules and expectations for the renewal of salmon farm tenures in B.C. waters. “The challenges facing our wild salmon have been ignored for far too long,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “That’s why we are putting in place a new approach to provide clarity and outline our expectations moving forward for a sustainable industry that protects wild salmon, embraces reconciliation, and provides good jobs.”

pose to operate.

The new requirements provide clarity on the salmon farming tenure process, establishing key criteria for tenures past 2022. “We need to take the necessary steps — steps that should have been taken years ago — to ensure that fish farm operations do not put wild salmon stocks in jeopardy,” said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. “The thousands of British Columbians who rely on our clean ocean waters for jobs, culture and recreation expect no less.”

The year 2022 aligns with the current renewal date of the substantial majority of fish licences issued by DFO. Operations with expired provincial tenures, or tenures that expire before June 2022, may operate with month-to-month tenures. In addition to aligning with the expiry date of the majority of federal fish licences, the Province will give notice of the change in expectations to fish farm operators. This will give operators time to adapt their operations to requirements established by DFO, strengthen their relationships with First Nations, and make investment decisions. The Province and Broughton-area First Nations are continuing discussions, which began Jan. 30, 2018, to resolve concerns regarding specific farms in the Broughton Archipelago. This announcement does not pre-determine the outcome of those discussions.

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Effective June 2022, the Province will grant Land Act tenures only to fish farm operators who have satisfied Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) that their operations will not adversely impact wild salmon stocks, and who have negotiated agreements with the First Nation(s) in whose territory they pro-

A key court ruling in 2009 clarified that the federal government has the exclusive jurisdiction for regulating fisheries, including fish farms.

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