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

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Pi RP $64,750

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$55,900

$415-84 mbw 19 1500 Sport Rebel C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i484604

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18 1500 SLT v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB leather i996588 18 1500 Sport 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i548586

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BULL & FEMALE SALE- TWO YEAR OLD LINEUP

KSL 1E

KSL 11E

KSL 23E

KSL 24E

KSL 31E

KSL 300E

MMVI 31E

MMVI 110E

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Coffee talks on the way The BC Cattlemen’s Association’s Public Affairs and Education Committee will be hosting a webinar series starting in January 2019!

Join in on these Coffee Shop Talks and learn about mental health, succession planning, employee management and retention, mentorship and financial management. These webinars were funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Government of BC through programs delivered by Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC and the BC Cattlemen’s Association.

Coffee Shop Talks: Succession Planning

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/834584077 For stronger audio, you can also dial in using your phone.

Canada: +1 (647) 497-9373 Access Code: 834-584-077 First GoToMeeting? Let’s do a quick system check: https://link. gotomeeting.com/system-check

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ON OFFER: 46 TOP QUALITY 2 YEAR OLD ANGUS BULLS MARCH

ASPEN HILL AND HEART VALLEY

14 ANGUS BULL SALE 2019

TWO NAMES. ONE PROGRAM.

at the Lyons Production Services Events Centre, Teepee Creek, Alberta 1:00 PM view video footage ONLINE at ASPEN HILL ENTERPRISES FACEBOOK. Catalogue available on request or download from the internet on DLMS.CA website or from the CANADIAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION website for more information contact: LYONS PRODUCTION George LeBlanc 780-402-9509 gleblanc1@live.com SERVICES EVENTS Chris Tschetter 780-978-6406 chrisrtsch@gmail.com CENTRE Nat Tschetter 780-978-6407 nattschetter@gmail.com Teepee Creek, AB Jonathan Tschetter 780-978-6413

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Unofficial plebiscite results favour refundable service charge The unofficial plebiscite results on the question of the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) service charge model have been released by Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Marketing Council).

There were 1874 votes counted that were cast by producers between October 19 and November 27, 2018 with 962 votes (51.3%) in favour of a refundable service charge model and 908 votes (48.5%) in favour of a non-refundable service charge model. Four ballots (0.2%) were spoiled.

“We would have liked to see more producers vote in the plebiscite,

but we appreciate the interest and effort of those who did vote. In a democracy, decisions are made by the people who participate and as we’ve said all along, Alberta Beef Producers will honour the decision made by producers and the service charge will remain refundable,” said Charlie Christie, ABP Chair.

In the years the service charge has been refundable, ABP has received many resolutions from producers at fall meetings and ABP delegates at general meetings supporting a non-refundable service charge. As a result, ABP and the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Associa-

O DOUBLE E SIMMENTALS Consigning Yearling, Long Yearling & Two-Year-Old Bulls to Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale

tion (ACFA) supported a non-refundable service charge when we made the request for the plebiscite.

As the results indicate, producers favour a refundable funding model and will continue to pay service charge, but retain the ability to request a refund following the process outlined in the ABP regulations.

“I want to thank everyone who came to meetings, participated in the check-off debate and voted in the plebiscite. While we wish the results were in favour of a nonrefundable service charge and would have liked to see a higher voter turnout, ACFA respects the decision of producers that voted.

We will continue to work hard to strengthen industry collaboration and create efficiencies regardless of the outcome,” said Ryan Kasko, ACFA Chair.

ABP urged the government in 2009 to conduct a plebiscite of producers before the service charge was made refundable and producers finally had the opportunity to make the decision this year. ABP thanks MNP for their diligent work as the Returning Officer on the plebiscite, as well as Marketing Council, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation for all their work.

“I would like to thank the Alberta Beef Producers delegates for their hard work and dedication to the industry during the plebiscite process. I would also like to thank Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier for allowing producers to make this decision,” said Christie.

Saturday Feb. 23 2019 1:00 P.M. VJV Beaverlodge

O DOUBLE E SIMMENTALS Box 156 Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

Elden 780.518.3536 Home 780.356.2113 Email odoublee@hotmail.com

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For a copy of the catalogue contact Elden or www.transconlivestock.com

Plan to attend the 34th annual

PEACE COUNTRY CLASSIC AGRI-SHOW March 7th to 9th, 2018 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB The Peace Country’s largest agricultural show!

Displaying the latest innovations in the barn and in the �ield

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Top economic trends of 2019: Why production matters due to expanded acres in areas where little soybean production existed as recently as 5 years ago.

Barley acres declined over the 10 years. Production might have fallen further, had it not been for growth in average yields.

What’s the bottom line?

Whether these trends will appear in 2019-20 plantings depends on domestic supplies and, in large part, on what happens before spring to reduce much of the uncertainty clouding current global markets. India’s rabi (winter) pulse crops may be limited by drought; if so, 2019 may be the year when tariffs are reduced on Canadian pulse exports. If not, there’s little need

What do you anticipate is coming in 2019? Throughout January, we’ll feature five blog posts examining the top economic trends likely to affect Canadian agri-food this year.

With global supply shifting and demand uncertain as new trade flows and patterns develop, prices won’t likely drive Canadian producer revenue growth in 2019.

Growth in production will have to do the trick.

Canadian ag’s task in 2019: line up commodities with strong demand and production potential.

The problem is that some of the crops with recent histories of the highest production growth are also the crops with some of the most complicated, or uncertain, demand outlooks this year. Here are several commodities that I think may see some good production growth in 2019 (assuming a year of favourable weather). The question is whether these will be in demand in a year of expected trade turmoil.

for production to further expand Canada’s swollen inventories.

Soybean prices have most recently risen on new Chinese imports of U.S. soy but, between the two superpowers to date, there has been more signaling of good intentions than actual concrete moves to define a new trade relationship.

Canadian inventories of both soybeans and canola are likely to fall year-over-year, but will still end the year at historically high levels.

Canadian inventories are also expected to reflect trends and patterns in shifts of global inventories.

Having fallen for the last two years, Canada’s supplies of wheat at the end of the 2018-19 marketing year

are expected to fall further. However, Chinese supplies account for more than half of all wheat inventories, which suggests non-Chinese supplies may not be enough to meet growing global demand.

Barley inventories aren’t likely to rise this year, either domestically or globally, after poor growing conditions hampered crops everywhere in 2018-19. As barley prices should stay strong, corn supplies will also shrink with growing feed demand.

Martha Roberts Economic Research Specialist

Productivity gains drove production growth of most crops, including wheat and dry beans. Growth in acres harvested also played a role, especially for lentils. Growth in durum, canola, dry peas, chickpeas and corn production was equally from both acres and yields.

Soybeans saw no significant increase in average yields, largely

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Contributing 11 Registered Simmental Bulls to the Transcon Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale 1:00 p.m. – Saturday, February 23, 2019 Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co., Beaverlodge, AB

BREEDERS OF RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS

Steve,Tammy & Ryan Albrecht

Box 158, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0

SOLID RED - SOLID BLACK - BLAZE FACED - MULTIPLE POLLED ON OFFER: Yearling Sons From SILVERLAKE BRUTE 18B WFL MR WESTWAY 46A KUNTZ SHERIFF 8A KUNTZ SUPER DUTY 4Y BOUNDARY ASTUTE 4C WFL WESTCOTT 24C HC POWER DRIVE 88H Two-Year-Old Sons From SILVERLAKE BRUTE 18B

RST FREADEY 16F Sire – KUNTZ SHERIFF 8A • Dam – RST DAISY 18D

ACC %RK

CE 10.6 15

BWT 0.4 10

WWT 72.7 35

YWT 109.1 30

RST FREADY 16F MCE MWWT 7.4 63.4 15 35

MILK 27.1 35

Visitors Always Welcome CW 42.6 2

REA 0.88 25

FAT -0.125 60

MARB -0.18 80

ACC %RK

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BWT 4.7 75

Feature Red Homo Polled

RST FABIO 11F Sire – KUNTZ SUPER DUTY 4Y • Dam – RST AVERY 19A WWT 81.7 10

YWT 123.0 10

RST FABIO 11F MCE MWWT 1.3 59.4 85 55

MILK 18.6 95

CW 27.0 45

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Feature CE Bull Homo Polled

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NEW SALE DATE • NEW SALE DATE • NEW SALE DATE

KKH 123F • MATRIX x BRAVADO SALE FEATURE

KKH 32F • EDDY x RED DRAGON

KKH 128F • DENALI x WHISKEYJACK HOMO POLLED

KKH 14F • CASH x CHEVALIER HOMO POLLED

KKH 72F • EDDY x POL COUNTRY

KKH 114F • BOUNTY HUNTER x BLACK BLAZER HOMO POLLED / HOMO BLACK

Consigning 25 Red, Black & Fullblood Simmental Bulls To Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale

1:00 p.m.

SAT, FEB 23 VJV Beaverlodge Vet Inspected • Semen Checked • Fully Guaranteed For more information or catalogue, contact Keiran & Taryn Hodges Keith & Kerriley Hodges 780.933.5637 780.831.7999 trikcattle@hotmail.com keith@arlshop.com Box 655, Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0

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Alberta Milk now accepting applications for program

WORKING GENETICS FOR THE WORKING RANCH

March 19, 2019 1:00 p.m.

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Bulls on Offer

Red, Black & Traditional Simmental Bulls Red & Black Angus Bulls Also on offer Select Replacement Heifers Halfway River Simmentals Georg & Sarah Weitzel (250) 262-7681

Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe (250) 630-2621 (250) 793-0462

Altona Falls Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen (250) 630-2146 (250) 261-3955

CONTACT THE CONSIGNORS TO REQUEST A CATALOGUE

The Alberta dairy industry is open for business. Until March 31, Alberta Milk will be accepting applications to the New Entrant Assistance Program (NEAP).The program offers a quota loan at no cost to successful applicants who want to be dairy farmers anywhere in the province.

The program works by matching two kg of quota from Alberta Milk for every kg of quota purchased by the new entrant up to 25 kg per day at no cost. This loan translates to enough quota to milk about 20 to 25 additional cows. It gradually expires beginning in the eleventh year and reduced to zero at the end of year nineteen.

“Since 2011, there have been 17 new dairy farms that have started milking thanks to the New Entrants Assistance Program,” says Alberta Milk chairman Tom Kootstra. “That means long term benefits like more local jobs, more local milk, and more contributions to the rural economy. That’s something we’re really proud of.”

About the Program • While using the program, new entrants can expand up to 100 kg per day of total quota holdings, or about 80 to 100 cows.

• The process to qualify for the program consists of submitting a two-year financial business plan, a 10-year implementation plan, a risk mitigation plan, and a signed conditional letter from the applicant’s financial institution agreeing to finance their operation.

• Applications will be accepted from January 1 to March 31, 2019.

• You do not need to join this program to become a dairy farmer in Alberta.

Alberta Milk is also still accepting applications for our Organic Entrants Assistance Program. Similar to the NEAP, the program is designed to encourage growth in organic dairy production in Alberta.

Further details about the program can be found at albertamilk. com or by calling 1-877-361-1231.

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Cattle auction volumes and beef production update The latest cattle auction volumes and beef the traditional fall run period as producers total federally inspected slaughter in Canada production numbers are in. Jason Wood, pro- managed pasture conditions,” he notes. “But, was more than three million head, with more vincial livestock market analyst with Alberta we also saw volumes decline in November and than 78 per cent being processed in western Agriculture and Forestry, breaks them down.

December, leaving the overall total similar to Canada.

Wood says that Alberta cattle auction vol- the previous year.”

“We also saw an increase in beef exports umes for January to December 2018 were 1.573 Wood adds that for the first few weeks of with data for the January to November 2018 million head, down just over half a per cent 2019, volumes are about six per cent higher period reporting exports up four per cent year from 2017, and 2018 auction numbers were less than they were a year ago. over year.” than two per cent above the five-year average.

Slaughter and beef production were up in Canada’s top five beef export markets con“Looking at auction volumes from the start of 2018. “In Western Canada, 2018 beef produc- tinue to be the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico the fall run in September to mid-January we see tion was more than 897,000 tonnes, or seven and China. that volumes are down 3.4 per cent compared per cent higher than in 2017,” say Wood. “In toFor more information about auction volumes to a year ago and on par with the five-year aver- tal, Canada’s beef production was 1.158 million and beef production, contact Jason Wood at age,” says Wood. tonnes, an increase of more than six per cent 780-422-3122. compared to 2017.”

“Last fall we saw cattle marketed ahead of On the cattle supply side, Wood says that the

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SUPER WEDNESDAY

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JAC 18F BW 103 ADJ WW 725 ADJ YW 1228 First sons off the High Selling KING 39D Sire. Powerful in makeup.

JAC 133F BW 75 ADJ WW 704 ADJ YW 1045 The THOR sons have been greatly appreciated for their consistent low birth weight with added style and shape.

JAC 157F BW 77 ADJ WW 720 ADJ YW 1115 Calving ease son off the WINDY Sire. Deep ribbed, Easy doing Cattle with eye appeal.

JAC 175F BW 91 ADJ WW 698 ADJ YW 1163 First set of BRASS sons to sell this year.

Moderate made, deep-sided and Maternal driven.

J Lazy A Ranch

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JAC 25F BW 101 ADJ WW 758 ADJ YW 1291 A powerful son of the AI sire FEDERALIST with added style and muscle.

JAC 38F BW 76 ADJ WW 609 ADJ YW 1040 Calving ease son of the ANARCHY bull to get them heifers, calved out with ease.

JAC 60F BW 67 ADJ WW 729 ADJ YW 1192 Calving Ease Bull with great birth weight to Performance spread.

JAC 220F BW 86 ADJ WW 701 ADJ YW 1193 Dark cherry red Maternal Cowmaker.

Fineline Red Angus

Nick & Lorraine Van Gaalen 780.831.8421 vgaalen@gpwins.ca

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Breeding Season - Frequently Asked Questions What condition should my cows be in for breeding season?

Cows should be at a body condition score of 3 (on a scale of 1 to 5) after calving, and replacement heifers at 3.5. This is considered moderate body condition. Thin cows at calving tend to take longer to return to normal cycling, and thus a 10 to 20 percent lower conception rate than cows that are in moderate condition.

Most of the nutrients a cow consumes go into maintenance and producing milk for her calf; weight gain is the last priority when all other bodily requirements are met. This is why it is usually difficult for lactating cows gain weight in the first few months after calving.

My cows are cycling, why are they not catching?

There are several reasons why cows are not catching even though they are apparently cycling. The breeding season should begin 2 or 3 months after first calving date, and not immediately after. This is to allow the cow’s bodies to get back into normal estrus activity. Their reproductive hormones right after calving are not cycling normally like they would when they are not pregnant, plus the uterus needs time to shrink back to normal size. The first few estrous cycles are usually irregular in timing, and this is normal.

Other reasons cows are not catching is that there may be females with cystic ovaries in the herd. Cystic ovaries tend to allow cows to be in heat all the time, but no matter how long they are with a bull they do not catch. Cystic ovaries are often associated with over-conditioned cows.

Bulls may also need to be checked. If there is more than one bull in a corral with several females and these bulls are almost identical in size, regardless how many females are coming in heat, fighting is likely to occur. A bull may be suffering from an injury or malady that is affecting his ability to breed, from lameness to a broken penis. He may even turn out to be less fertile with poor sperm motility or abnormal sperm structure than first thought. A breeding soundness exam done by a veterinarian can rule most out these problems.

good nutritional program so that he can build up that weight and maintain it in preparation for next season.

Bulls also need to have good nutrition to be able to successfully breed and produce a calfcrop. Since a bull is worth half of the entire cowherd, and they tend to pay more attention to females in the breeding season than to feed, it is very important that he is on a good nutritional program before and after the breeding season. After the breeding season he will have lost some condition, and will need to be on a

Bulls will require the same vaccine protocol as the cowherd. Talk to your veterinarian about also vaccinating bulls for virbriosis and trichomoniasis.

Should my cows, heifers, and bulls be vaccinated before breeding season? What should I vaccinate for?

Replacement heifers and cows will need to be immunized for Clostridial bacteria (8-way vaccine like Covexin Plus), BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea) types I and II, IBR (Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis), PI3 (Parainfluenza-3), BRSV (Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus), H. somnus bacteria, and a scour vaccine that protects Can nutrition improve fertility?

Nutrition can either improve or ruin fertility against E. coli, corona virus and rotavirus. Vacin cattle. Cows receiving poor nutrition tend to cinations for leptospirosis and vibriosis may be take longer to reach their first heat period af- needed, but not usually in Alberta. Talk to your ter calving, and are less likely to successfully bovine veterinarian to see what other diseases conceive on time in the breeding season. Preg- your breeding herd will need to be protected nancy rates suffer as a result, as does the sub- from. sequent calf crop.

Timing of vaccinations is very important.

Cows generally need more energy and pro- Cows and heifers should be vaccinated 8 to 10 tein during lactation than they do during preg- weeks before calving for maximum immunity. nancy. The rule of thumb for cows is 7 percent Animals that have not been vaccinated previprotein in mid-pregnancy, 9 percent protein in ously need two shots: The first 3 or 4 months late pregnancy, and 11 percent protein in lac- after breeding, and a booster 8 to 10 weeks tation or post-calving. Energy requirements in- before calving. The two injections need to be done at least 3 to 4 weeks apart. crease in a similar manner.

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8th Annual

BBULL ULL SA SSALE ALE

with Guests Johnson Charolais & Triangle Stock Farm

Sunday, February 24, 20199 •1:30p.m.•At • 1:30 p.m. • Att theFa the Fa Farm Farm, m,Glenev Glenevis, evvivis,AB vi AB Offering: 60 Charolais Yearlings 4 Charolais 2 Year Olds 18 Simmental Yearlings Plus Selling Pick of the Pro-Char Heifer Pen

PROK 16F • Charolais

PROK 61F • Charolais

HRJ 815F • Charolais

PROK 75F • Charolais

PROK 128E • Charolais

HRJ 812F • Charolais

TSF 47F • Black Simmental

TSF 25F • Red Simmental

David, Kristina, Kendall & Marshall Prokuda Box 275 Glenevis, AB T0E 0X0

Phone: 780-932-1654 Email: prochar@xplornet.ca

GUEST CONSIGNORS: JOHNSON CHAROLAIS 780-674-5957 • TRIANGLE STOCK FARM 780-968-2354 Contact us for catalogue and view catalogue and bull videos online at www.prochar.ca

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Breeding FAQ from previous

How much bull power will I need for my herd?

Generally, one bull can service 20 cows in a breeding season.

However, yearling bulls (10 to 15 months of age) will only be able to breed 10 to 15 females. Older and more experienced bulls (24 to 30 months of age or more) can run with 25 to 30 cows during the breeding season. A bull will breed less cows and heifers if in a large pasture over 10 or 20 acres because of the time needed to travel from servicing one female to go chase another. However, larger spaces may reduce rivalry incidences of similar-aged bulls that are of the same age and size as the other.

measurement of scrotal circumference. A veterinarian can determine if a bull is ready for breeding or needs to be culled. When BBSEs are done on your bull battery at least a month before the start of breeding season, you have enough time to sell off the culls, and look for new bulls for your herd.

Why do I need to breed my heifers ahead of my mature cows, and how old should they be when bred?

Replacement heifers will need to be bred 21 to 30 days ahead of the main cowherd because they require a longer period of time to return to normal cycling activity and display heat after calving than mature cows. When heifers are How do I evaluate the reproduc- bred before the main cowherd they will calve earlier in the season; this tiveness of my bulls?

Your bovine veterinarian will gives you a chance to watch your perform a bull breeding soundness heifers for potential calving probexam on all your bulls, provided lems. First-calf heifers, after calvit is done 4 to 6 weeks before the ing, should be cycling normally by breeding season. A BBSE will give the time the main cowherd is going you an evaluation of semen qual- into the breeding season the folity, sperm motility and structural lowing year. At that time they will composition, sperm count, body be bred at the same time as the rest condition score, condition of the of the mature cows. bull’s reproductive organs, and targeting the needs of our customers !

OnTarget Bull & Female Sale

OFFERING: 82 LOTS • 21 BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS • 32 RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS • 18 SIMMENTAL YEARLING BULLS • 4 SIMMENTAL OPEN HEIFERS • 7 ANGUS OPEN HEIFERS

19TH ANNUAL ON TARGET BULL & FEMALE SALE TUESDAY MARCH 12, 2019 • 1:00 PM BARRHEAD AG BARN, BARRHEAD, AB

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30 Annual Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale th

Black Angus and Charolais Also on Offer

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@ VJV Auction Co. Dawson Creek, B.C. “YOUR ONE-STOP SHOPPING SALE” • www.PeaceCountryLimousin.com

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy. (250) 772-5116 or 263-8116 mccordmr@hotmail.com

Dry Creek Ranch

Lakeroad Limousin

Nor-Alta Limousin

Lakeroad Simmentals

Gordon & Carla Harmon Jim & Donna & Jackie Rowe Leonel & Lacey Plante Sarah Hayward & Kody Rowe Cecil Lake, BC Worsley, AB Kinuso, AB (780) 835-8841 (250) 781-3617 • C: (250) 793-2384 (780) 685-2141 780-805-5327 gcharmon@hotmail.com jdrowe@xplornet.ca

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Farm to market conference come end of the month Learn more about direct market production, and connect with peers and experts at this year’s Farm to Market to Table Conference. It takes place February 28 and March 1, 2019 at the Coast Nisku Inn and Conference Centre in Nisku.

This annual event is offered jointly by the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association (AFFPA) and the Alberta Farmers Market Association (AFMA). It will include sessions for producers and farmers’ marketers - vendors and

market managers - offered concurrently over the two days.

The conference will feature four streams for different audiences on both days, and streams will include horticulture crops, livestock and marketing. Attendees will be able to connect with suppliers and service providers at the conference’s trade show. New venture coaches will be on hand for one-on-one discussions about business plans and business expansion ideas.

The second annual SIPs of Alberta will feature a range of Alberta cottage wineries, distilleries and craft

brewers.

AFFPA and AFMA will also be holding their AGMs during this conference.

Register for the Farm to Market to Table Conference before February 8 to receive early bird pricing.

Download the conference draft agenda, exhibitor and sponsorship registration, and SIPS of Alberta registration.

Visit www.albertafarmfresh. com or www.albertafarmersmarket.com for more information.

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46th Annual Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

Saturday, March 30, 2019 – VJV, Dawson Creek, BC THANK YOU LAST YEAR BUYERS Dolen Land and Cattle - 2 Bulls Josh Slager Alan Grant - 2 Bulls Dale Marshall Murray Richards - 2 bulls M & S Solmonson Dianne Fay

Herefords Charolais Simmentals

THANK YOU LAST YEAR BUYERS Darcy Eastman Tim Bruun Peter Dolen Henry Eartl - 2 bulls David Dewetter Robert J Wallace Pat Eastman

Like us on facebook, see videos of the bulls on facebook.

Complete catalogue on line on VJV website and also on facebook.

Briar Ridge Stock Farm, Box 6, Bay Tree, AB T0H 0A0

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Randy & Chris Haddow – 250.784.7012 brhr78@gmail.com Chad, Gene, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow – 250.784.3924

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Canada Ag Day open forums are ready to go The way you purchase antibiotics is changing By December 2018, you’ll need a prescription to buy virtually any livestock antibiotic.

Health Canada has introduced major changes to how livestock producers across Canada can access antibiotics.

The new policy does not apply to ionophores, which are not considered to be medically important.

Starting December 1, 2018, all livestock producers will need a prescription from a licenced veterinarian before they can buy a medically important antibiotic (MIA) for therapeutic use in livestock production. This applies to all beef cattle sectors - cow-calf operators, backgrounders and feedlots. The new policy doesn’t just apply to injectable products, but also includes some boluses, calf scour treatments, in-feed & in-water antibiotics, and implants that contain MIA. For example, producers will no longer be able to buy a bottle of penicillin or tetracycline to treat common infections such as foot rot, pink eye or mastitis without a valid prescription.

Feed mills will only be allowed to sell certain medicated feed formulations if they are given a valid prescription, and will no longer be able to sell antibiotics directly to producers for on-farm mixing. All producers will need to establish a vet-client-patient relationship (VCPR) before they can obtain a prescription for a MIA. Once a valid VCPR and medical need has been established with a licenced veterinarian, a producer will be

able to obtain a prescription for a given amount of product over a specified period of time. Prescriptions can be valid for up to a year, allowing producers to refill as needed if that is what the veterinarian advises. For example, a cow-calf producer can design a herd health protocol with their veterinarian, based on a working knowledge of their operation, health records and herd history. This protocol may anticipate medical need for treatment of specific conditions like pinkeye or footrot, and then a prescription can be written to cover the estimated amount required (X bottles of Alamycin LA or Nuflor) throughout the year.

This way, the producer can buy medication as needed up to the estimated amount, or up to the expiry date of the prescription. Producers who already have a strong relationship with their veterinarian likely won’t see any change in normal practices. Where these prescriptions can be filled may vary from province to province. Some provinces may only allow veterinarians or pharmacists to sell antibiotics; others may approve other distribution channels.

February 12 Edmonton 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Main UofA Campus Red Deer 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Welikoklad Event Centre

March 2, 2019 VJV Auc�on Mart Dawson Creek, BC Lunch 12:00pm Sale 1:00pm MST On offer approximately:

- 30 purebred yearling Simmental bulls - 6 registered purebred Simmental open heifers

- A special feature of 20-30 commercial open heifers on offer by Phil & Barb Pybus.

- Groundbirch 4H fundraiser auc�on Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans Home Phone: 250-780-2141 Sale Day Phone: 250-219-8200 info@fallen�mberfarms.com www.fallen�mberfarms.com

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Ranching opportunities aplenty Ranching Opportunities

livestock producers.

is a conference designed for producers involved in or interested in the profession of managing livestock. It was developed with the goal of promoting environmentally and economically sustainable livestock production. We offer innovative and thought provoking sessions tailored to the current industry issues facing

This event covers a wide range of topics related to on-farm best practices for natural resource and livestock management and economic development. Each year the organizing team ensures the topics are interesting and relevant to the current industry climate. Workshop sessions have included livestock handling demon-

Bull Sale

9 registered semen tested, vet inspected black angus bulls.

SIRES OF OUR BULLS:

strations, off-site watering system demonstrations, manure management, producer panels on a variety of topics, market updates, livestock health and much, much more.

Ranching Opportunities 2019 Empowering Change & Innovation Feb 7 Olds College Alumni Centre

LAZY S CHAROLAIS AnnuAl Bull SAle

Thursday, March 21, 2019 1:30 P.M. • VJV, Beaverlodge, AB 42 Red & White Yearling Bulls

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2019 THURSDAY MARCH 7 1:00PM VJV BEAVERLODGE Beef-on-a-Bun at Noon • Internet Bidding Available Farm Visits Welcome

Visit our website at

For Sale Information, contact VJV Beaverlodge (780) 354-2423, Peter Raffan (250) 260-0758 or Yancy Crosier (403) 485-0887

www.mountainsideangus.com or call 780-354-2726 (home) or 780-831-8497 (John’s cell)

Roy & Erika Schweitzer schweitzerre@gpnet.ca R0011661540

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CCA Annual General Meeting The CCA’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa brings together directors from provincial member associations to determine policy for the industry. The meeting also allows CCA the opportunity to meet and discuss industry issues with Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators and other key influencers at an annual reception held near Parliament Hill. CCA directors elect new leadership at the annual general meeting every year, with the President and Vice Presi-

dent eligible to serve two one-year terms.

2019 CCA Annual General Meeting The CCA’s 2019 Annual General Meeting will take place in Ottawa from March 20-22, 2019, at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel (100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON). The latest meeting schedule is here. Fill in the registration form here. Questions? Contact Paula Jenkins at jenkinsp@cattle.ca

Now did you you?

1.

There are approximately 60,000 farms and ranches with beef cattle across Canada.

2.

The average beef cow herd size in Canada is 69.

3.

There are a lot of small cattle farms with 39% of the farms having less than 47 cows.

4.

In 2016, Canada produced 3 billion pounds of beef, up 9.6% from 2015.

5.

Canadians eat 40.12 pounds (18.2 kg) of beef per person annually.

6.

Canada is the 12th largest beef exporting country in the world.

7.

Beef production contributed $16 billion to Canada’s economy (2012-2016 average).

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Talking all about Canadian beef THE CANADIAN BEEF BRAND IS FIRMLY BACKED BY FOUR PILLARS: Producer Product World-class Standards Sustainability PRODUCER: At the heart of it all, it takes ‘craftsmanship’ to bring quality Canadian beef to our tables; a careful management of the land, resources and cattle in our care. Beef farming and ranching is a way of family life; a work of generations past with the hope of that into the future. Beef producers are multi-generational, ethical, dedicated, honest, careful, kind, friendly and diligent. They are progressive leaders in their field (literally). Produced in each and every province, Canadian beef is your local beef.

Step outside the city boundaries and you’ll find your neighbours; family run beef farms and ranches that make a significant contribution to our rural communities and our economy as a whole.

The Facts: • The roots are deep in Canada when it comes to raising cattle. Cattle farming and ranching go back over 300 years as part of the founding of the country and our communities.

• Canadian beef farms and ranches are not intensive factory farms. Family owned and operated is the general rule with the herd size in Canada averaging at 63.

• Beef production in Canada contributed $51 billion to Canada’s economy in 2014, up 44% from 2013.

• Progressive improvements: in 2014, Cana-

da produced 3 billion pounds of beef, up 3.9% from 2013.

• There are over 68,000 beef farms/ranches in Canada (compared to 2,700 chicken farmers).

PRODUCT: Our goal with Canadian beef is to deliver an exceptional and memorable eating experience, time after time. We strive to be the protein that is craved and coveted with families across the country and around the world. We fully recognize Canadian beef as one of nature’s most powerful protein sources to nourish, nurture and support healthy living.

Canadian beef is raised under ideal conditions for optimal quality and our grading quality standards go well beyond the norm. Our northern climate with long summer days and crisp cold winters enables us to establish a lead in the very best genetics for beef production.

Our country is rich in both grass for grazing and grain crops for feed, with an abundance of fresh air, clean water, and wide open spaces to graze.

The Facts: • Canadian cattle breeds are built on the extensive use of Bos Taures genetics known for its consistent superior quality when it comes to flavour, juiciness and tenderness.

• Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Simmental and Limousin are our primary breeds, with most herds comprised of cross-breeds to bring out the best of each breed.

• Just as cold winters make for healthier Canadians; it also helps to control cattle disease.

Healthier and hardier herds are the end result.

• Cattle raised on grain crops like barley and corn result in meat with more marbling. Well

marbled meat is more tender and flavourful, and managed feeding enables quality consistentency.

• 85% of our cattle are brought to market less than two years of age. Youthful animals make for greater tenderness.

WORLD-CLASS STANDARDS: People worldwide recognize Canada for its high level of scientific and technological sophistication as well as its deep commitment to honesty and ethics with a respect for rules and regulations. Global endorsement of our federal oversight such as Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, serve as the credibility and assurance consumers deserve.

In Canada, we do what’s right with care and precision. Canada’s reputation for high standards, technological expertise and level of transparency is unsurpassed.

As your typical Canadian, we’re humbled to say it, but simply put: we’re just better than most. Our grading system is one of the most stringent in the world. And with strict and high standards for grading comes consistent high quality beef that delivers what today’s consumer is looking for: a leaner beef that is flavourful, tender and juicy.

The Facts: • In 1994 we took on one of the best grading systems and made it better – easier for consumers to understand with tighter restrictions on quality and consistencies such as marbling, maturity, meat color, fat colour, muscling and texture.

• For example, if a deficiency is found in AAA beef, the meat is not simply bumped to a lower grade, but not allowed a grade designation at all.

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QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

CASH OUT @ 18 months

Bulls For Sale on the Farm from Herd Bulls and A1 Sires Junior Herd Bull: RED GOAD CASH OUT 127’ 16 (RED TER-RON BAZINGA 13B X RED GOAD K C LASS 107’10) Senior Herd Bulls: RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 3240A (RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U x RED CROWFOOT MISS STRETCH 8173U) RED YY EXPEDITOR 3X (RED YY EXPLORER 825U x RED HF TIBBIE 203U) We are half an hour north of Fort St. John

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The Northern Horizon, February 1, 2019 • Our food safety protocols and governance are such a part of the Canadian culture that consumers tell us that having beef which is safe is assumed and ‘a given’.

• A best practice example: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging is our homegrown technology that makes it possible for each animal of every herd to be traced back to its origins and followed through its life.

SUSTAINABILITY: Our industry has a deep heritage and tradition built upon a wide range of conscience responsibilities in the areas of land, water, environment, animal care, production, processing and research. Sustainability is top of mind for the public and consumers have responded with not only interest but ever-evolving expectations and understandings.

Proactively, our industry has not only embraced

change, we have accepted the challenge to lead and be relevant and responsible in the hearts and minds of consumers.

This level of commitment is more than words.

It is not as simple as a logo or program of certification that is then replaced by a competing interest suggesting they can offer ‘better’. Our beef commitment to sustainability is robust, holistic and genuine, a sustainability platform where the public and consumers are able to hear and confirm that our industry is with them and for them.

The Canadian beef industry has become a global leader in this regard – embarking on a journey under the leadership and knowledge of those apart of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB).

The CRSB is a multi-stakeholder platform

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focused on advancing the sustainability of the Canadian beef value chain. Sustainable sourcing has many dimensions, and communication with the public and consumers around sustainability is complex. The Roundtable is the portal to knowledge and leadership that can assist and support your operations in differentiating your story in alignment with the Canadian Beef Brand. The CRSB is a credible source for public confidence and in partnership with Canada Beef, consumers now have a go-to source of trusted leadership and transparency.

Canada Beef encourages you to join the CRSB and become a part of the commitment our industry has made to sustainability.

Visit www.crsb.ca to learn more.

Friday - March 1, 2019 Lunch 12:00 Noon • Video Sale - 1:00 pm At the Mayerthorpe Diamond Center - Bulls On Display at Ag Barn.

View Catalogue & Videos Online at: www.dlms.ca www.cattlevids.ca

Featuring 150 Bulls

Red, Black & Fullblood Simmental, Hereford, Red & Black Angus

Garth or Travis Rogers 780-348-5893 MARK HOLOWAYCHUK 403-896-4990 ROGER PETERS 403-828-9815

For Complete Info contact any of the Chittick Family KIN-KIN Cattle Co. GRA-TAN Farm Gary & Faye Chittick Grant & Tanya Chittick - (780) 786-2181 (780) 786-4500 Crystal Chittick - (780) 204-2005 Rachido Ranch Chittick Farms Randy & Donna Chittick Raymond & Mona Chittick (780) 786-4373 (780) 778-0150

View sale catalogue & Video Clips Online at: www.dlms.ca or www.cattlevids.ca

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Cattlemens Young Leaders CYL is not a traditional mentorship program…you will find it flexible and tailored to what you want to experience. Without intense time commitment, the CYL program gives young leaders a chance to team up with industry experts, make connections and provide valuable input to industry and government.

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What is the objective of this program?

In today’s cattle industry, the youth perspective is becoming increasingly important for many reasons. Consumer preferences are shifting, political perspectives are being aimed more so at the millennial generation and leadership is beginning to shift. The objective of CYL is to encourage young producers to become engaged and take action in the Canadian cattle industry.

What events do CYLs attend?

During their mentorship, mentees attend a wide range of events.

These include CYL organized tours, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association meetings, and industry tours, conferences and forums depending on the goals of their mentorship.

Examples of industry events that

CYLs have attended in the past are The Canadian Beef Industry Conference, Beef Value Chain Round Tables, Farm Fair International, Agribition, Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Alberta and Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conferences, and provincial beef producer meetings.

Are there international opportunities for the CYLs? The CYL program sends delegates to international industry events to represent youth in the Canadian beef industry and enrich their mentorship experience. International events that CYLs have attended in the past are the National Western Stock Show, International Beef Alliance Conference and Young Ranchers Program, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Annual Convention. Tours, young producer round tables, and various meetings are scheduled around these events to make the most of these trips and establish meaningful connections with beef producers in other nations.

What do the mentorships focus on?

CYL mentees work with their mentors to establish a unique learning road map that outlines key areas of interest or specific questions that the mentee has.

Throughout the course of the men-

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The Northern Horizon, February 1, 2019 torship, the mentee builds a knowledge and skill base in these key areas through conversations with their mentor, attending industry events and networking with other leaders and peers in industry. CYL mentees also participate in training activities and advocacy efforts such as the Beef Advocacy Canada program.

Who are the CYL mentors?

Program participants are matched with industry leaders that have knowledge, experience and skills in the participant’s area of interest. The list of past mentors is very diverse and can be found on the CYL website under Participant Spotlight.

What is the time commitment to be a participant?

CYL is not a traditional mentorship program. Participants will find it flexible and tailored to what they want to experience. Mentors will dedicate a minimum amount of time

to activities within a pre-determined time frame to share skills, experiences and opportunities with mentees.

In order to complete the program, the mentee will need to exhibit comprehension and proficiency in the areas of learning.

What is the duration of a mentorship?

The successful mentees will be selected at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in July and will be introduced to their mentor in November. The mentorship concludes in July followed by a graduation ceremony at the following Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Graduates of the program are eligible to participate in select CYL events after their official mentorship is completed.

Who is eligible to apply to the program?

The CYL Program is open to all beef enthusiasts between the ages of 18 and 35 that are residents of Canada.

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Government of Canada supports new tools to manage nation’s agricultural workforce The agriculture and agri-food sector is a major contributor to Canada’s economy, employing approximately 2.3 million people in 2017.

Reliable access to labour is vital for the sector to ensure it can continue to create high-quality jobs and meet the growing demand for top-quality products for Canadians and consumers around the world.

Member of Parliament for Mission–Matsqui–Fraser Canyon Jati Sidhu, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, announced January 23, 2019, an investment of up to $279,223 to the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) to lead the International Phase of the Quality AgriWorkforce Management Program.

This project, funded through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program, is designed to clarify best practices for recruiting and retaining international workers. CAHRC’s activities will involve developing and delivering communications and training products for employers, including guides, website content, webinar and workshop training materials and, promotional materials.

Research has shown that each international worker who is hired, following a stringent process to ensure qualified Canadian workers do not

wish to apply, results in 2-4 full-time Canadian agriculture related jobs up and down the Agri-Food supply chain.

Contributing $304 million per day to Canada’s economy (over $111 billion annually) and employing approximately 2.3 million people the Agri-Food sector accounts for close to 7% of Canada’s GDP. With Canadian Agri-Food enjoying global recognition and unprecedented demand due to the high quality of the products coupled with equally high safety standards this critical business sector is poised to increase significantly its economic contribution to Canada by almost double by 2025.

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is a national, notfor-profit organization established in 2007, focused on addressing human resource issues facing agricultural business across Canada.

The Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2014-2019) is a fiveyear $50.3 million program with the objective of helping the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector seize opportunities, respond to new and/or emerging issues, and pathfind and/or pilot solutions to new and ongoing issues, so it can adapt and remain competitive.

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Safety strategies around rural bodies of water “This statistic is a real concern for us,” says Janice Donkers, farm safety youth coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “To help Albertans learn about the dangers associated with dugouts and other rural bodies of water, the Alberta Farm Safety Program offers an interactive water safety display.

The display contains six educational activities, including a discussion on safety precautions and potential water hazards, an ice safety hazard

hunt, and a life jacket fitting demonstration.”

This display is available free of charge for groups, organizations or individuals interested in educating youth on the importance of staying clear of ponds, dugouts, and other sources of water.

Safety strategies To further reduce children’s risk of drowning, Donkers advises farms to consider implementing the following safety strategies on their operations: Start the conversation. Talk with children about water hazards and what to do in case of an emergency.

Always supervise children near water, and restrict access if supervision is not available.

If your farm has large bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, dugouts, or irrigational canals reduce any access for children by installing self-closing, self-latching barriers.

Ensure rescue equipment is within reach of water bodies, including reaching pole, rope, buoy and personal flotation device. Consider installing a rescue post.

Mark deep and/or unsafe swimming areas with floats and/or signage such as No Swimming, No Trespassing, etc.

While drowning often happens in larger bodies of water, it can also happen in much smaller hazards such as ditches, wells, or water troughs. Securely cover or drain these hazards to prevent children gaining access During the colder months, always know the strength and thickness of ice before engaging in any winter activities such as ice skating or fishing.

The Water Safety Display is one of many educational resources, displays and publications available free of charge from the Alberta Farm Safety Program. Email farm. safety@gov.ab.ca to check availability, make an inquiry, or review the Water Safety lesson plans. For more information about this and other safety topics, visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program website at www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farmsafety.

For producers who need a little help to implement health and safety practices and procedures that align with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Alberta Labour is funding a grant administered by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

This program offers financial support to eligible employers who have waged, non-family workers and WCB account, find more information on the grant program or email farm.safety@gov.ab.ca.

NORTHERN IMPACT VI CHAROLAIS BULL SALE North Central Livestock Exchange, Clyde, AB Offering 22 White French Influence Yearlings & 25 Two-Year Olds with Many Red Factors

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Ask any farm family and they will tell you that growing up on a farm has immeasurable benefits. There are also risks, and one of the statistically higher risks for children on farms involve drowning in dugouts.

Drowning in bodies of water occurs three times as often in rural areas compared to urban settings.

According to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting, 12 children drowned on Alberta farms between 1996 and 2006.

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Nurturing mental health and wellness on the farm

Most Alberta farm operations are family-based businesses where farmers live, work and play. Because of this, it can be hard to get away from the daily grind.

Daily chores, inclement weather, business planning and financial management can be a lot for a person to handle. It is important that farm owners and family members know the signs and symptoms of fatigue, anxiety and depression.

“When you begin to feel overwhelmed or burnt out, one of the best things you can do is call a timeout, step back and take a moment for yourself. When you take

time for yourself, you are giving your mind and body a break and time to re-energize,” says Dr. Nicholas Mitchell, Senior Medical Director with Addiction and Mental Health Strategic Clinical Network.

Those who are feeling effects of fatigue, anxiety or depression may: Feel sad, grumpy or moody Lose interest in their usual activities Eat more and crave carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta Gain weight Sleep more but still feel tired Have trouble concentrating

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Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself Particularly this time of year, getting more sunlight may help, so try to get outside to exercise when the sun is shining

Being active during the daytime, especially early in the day, may help you have more energy and feel less anxious or depressed Ensure your body is getting proper nutrition and hydration Speak to your physician if your symptoms go on for two weeks or more For more information on stress, stress management and how to identify stress, contact Health Link Alberta at 811 or visit www.myhealth.ab.ca. For more information on farm safety, visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program at www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farmsafety.

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Have thoughts that life is not worth living “There is no reason to wait until you are feeling burnt out to make time for yourself a priority. Building breaks into your days can help keep stress from mounting,” says Dr. Mitchell.

Some ways to help focus on yourself and combat these feelings are:

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Harold 780.835.0365 Bev 780.834.7704

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Yellow pea market trends slightly higher Cash bids for yellow peas continued working their way gradually higher through the fall season and into the early winter.

Alberta spot bids are around $7.10 to $7.25 a bushel, while deferred March delivery is $7.30 to $7.50, depending on location.

Saskatchewan spot bids are $6.75 a bushel on the lower end of some eastern areas of the province, to $7.05 in western areas, and $7 to $7.25 Saskatchewan-wide for March delivery.

Demand from China and the United States has supported the yellow pea market, but dry weather concerns in India recently served as an emerging issue supporting prices as their winter, or rabi, pulse growing season is now underway.

Challenging year The past year has been a challenge for Canada’s pulse industry. A year ago, India, a key import market, suddenly went dark by closing its borders through the implementation of tight import tonnage quotas and levy of restrictive import tariffs. Suddenly our pulse industry, which was a darling among Canadian growers for the past few years, seemingly overnight fell into the tank.

Fortunately, exporters dramatically accelerated shipments to China in the past year, serving at least as a partial replacement for traditional business lost with India.

Optimism ahead The optimist in me believes we have started the process of market recovery, re-emerging from the darkest part of this recent experience.

But make no mistake, it’s no quick fix situation.

There remain market struggles ahead, but I think we can approach the outlook for the pulse sector with a degree more optimism today than

we did a year ago.

Canada actively sought new markets and China broke through as a significant buyer, as well as a slow cultivation of an emerging North American processing sector.

Pulse acres declined this past year here at home and elsewhere. In its final report of 2018, Statistics Canada projected Canadian farmers produced 3.581 million tonnes of peas, down from 4.112 million tonnes the year before. Meanwhile, drought-related production setbacks hit other areas such as Australia.

India remains essentially a closed market to pulses. That may change in time - not right away - though likely in the next year or two.

For now, when it comes to doing pea export business with India, it is not so much about price, of which we are already competitive, it’s about the 100,000 tonne import quota limit for the year ending March 31, 2019 that is the chief impediment to trade. Even if Canada is price-competitive, yellow pea exports there are blocked at any price.

India’s government appears committed to limiting the flow of pulses into that country as a measure to support prices for its domestic farming community, which is an important voting block ahead of India’s hotly contested federal election coming up in May. In addition to sourcing new export channels, new demand is being cultivated here in North America. Interest for plant-based protein for human and animal consumption in Canada and the U.S. has increased. Also noteworthy, the Canadian government is investing $153 million into the plant protein supercluster, Protein Industries Canada, for development of the industry. The investment in the processing plants tells us the industry feels a long-term demand

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trend developing here at home.

But for the time being, this appears to be more of a normal market cycle fixing process, one that grinds along with a slight demand-pull component leading into the spring season.

For the time being, the slight increase in yellow pea prices appears to be more of a normal market cycle fixing process, one that grinds along with a slight demand-pull component.

Bottom line Solid demand support under the edible pea market, but limited upside price potential for now requires a disciplined selling strategy.

Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets and marketing strategies. Call 204-654-4290 or visit www.pfcanada.com to find out more about his services.

North Point Angus Annual Bull Sale Saturday, March 23, 2019 • 1:00 P.M. (BC Time) • VJV Dawson Creek, BC

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YOUNG DALE ACHILLES 95A - Smooth and complete, definitely a pen favourite. Home bred genetics at its finest. Recommended for cows.

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Carrying charges in the crop markets

Some producers in Alberta have questions about the price spread for crops between delivery months.

Neil Blue, provincial crop market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, looks at its cause and how to take advantage of it.

Blue says that a spread between future month prices for crops with a futures market is particularly noticeable. “The price spread is most often one where prices are progressively higher in forward futures months within a crop year. When crossing over into a new crop year, the supply-demand situation may change so the spreads between months have a different interpretation.”

Sometimes that progressively higher price spread is termed a carrying charge market. Within a crop year delivery period, the amount of carrying charge is a measure of what the market is paying to store the crop from one period to the next.

“A strong carrying charge market - one where that price difference is large - is saying that we don’t really want that product near-term, but we will pay you to store it to deliver later on,” explains Blue. “A carrying charge market - or higher price going forward - should not be interpreted to mean that prices are

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expected to move higher in the future.”

as a signal of change in market demand.”

“When the spread, or carrying charge, is low or maybe even the nearby crop price is higher than the deferred price, the market is saying, ‘we want that product right now.’ So, the spread between months of futures or cash prices is within a crop year is part of market analysis,” he adds.

Blue says that for producers to take advantage of the spread on price, by capturing that carrying charge in the futures or cash market, they have to lock it in. “That can be done with a deferred delivery contract, a futures sell position or by using an option strategy.”

The spread in prices is often measured against what the commercial costs of storage and interest are for the actual crop in a facility.

“That varies somewhat for each crop,” says Blue. “For canola, the commercial carrying charge is about $5.50 per tonne per month.

The market seldom pays that much of a carrying charge, but some market analysts follow the ratio or percentage that the market is paying of that full carrying charge.”

“For example, on January 17, 2019, the futures spread between March and May canola was $8.50 per tonne. Compared to full commercial carrying charges of $5.50 per tonne per month - or $11 per tonne for that two-month period - it calculates to a price spread of just less than 80 per cent of full carry. Analysts watch for a change in that carrying charge percentage

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“Again, the carrying charge does not necessarily mean that prices are expected to rise in the future.

However, carrying charges can provide an opportunity to have the market pay a producer to store crop while waiting for the delivery period. That payment advantage can be greater than interest saved or earned by having the sale proceeds on hand earlier.”

As for using a crop payment advance while waiting for that delivery period, Blue says that is a good marketing strategy to consider.

“That advance, of which the first $100,000 is interest free, is available from a few sources, including the Canadian Canola Growers Association and the Alberta Wheat Commission.”

For more information, contact Neil Blue at neil.blue@gov.ab.ca and 780-422-4053.

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Make divorce part of your transition conversation The death of an owner or divorce can have devastating effects on farm businesses, in some cases wiping away generations of accumulated equity.

Given these stakes, Robert Scriven, a lawyer specializing in agricultural law and litigation on behalf of farmers and farm businesses, says avoiding worse-case scenarios starts with having tough conversations and documenting decisions.

As uncomfortable as we are talking about death and divorce, avoiding the conversations can have a devastating financial effect on a farm business.

It costs money to die In a presentation given during the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors 2018 farm tax update conference, Scriven says formalizing succession or transition intentions is the most effective way to help eliminate financial confusion and conflict after the death of a farm owner. Not all farm families take this approach, however.

Scriven says in his experience, farmers fall into two broad transition categories. The first does everything to ensure a smooth transition for younger family members. The second includes farmers who “buy a coffin with false walls to pack their cash into it,” and those who genuinely want to transition but never get around to it.

Scriven says the younger generation can sometimes find themselves in a position where they’ve contributed capital and years of work but could lose the opportunity for reward. When more than one party is involved or feels entitled to a share of the farm – say, for example, a sib-

ling that has not been involved but still feels entitled to a portion of farm assets – discussions can get heated particularly quickly.

And while there is precedent for oral succession plans holding up in court, Scriven says they are hard to prove. Filing a constructive trust claim can help. It focuses on finding “what’s fair” given the person’s investments, but there’s no guarantee if it will work in favour of the claimant.

“I cannot stress enough how expensive litigation is,” Scriven says.

In a blog published in 2017, Brian Kaliel, a partner with Miller Thomson Lawyers, reflects Scriven’s sentiments, but adds estate planners often recommend starting the process early and with open dialogue between parents and all children.

“There may be fear that dialogue will create family rifts. Dialogue may also lead to somewhat different but more acceptable estate plans, and prevent lawsuits,” Kaliel says, Prepare for divorce Scriven says establishing a marriage contract based on independent legal advice is also critical, and adds agreements are more common than most of us realize – about half of his smalland medium-sized clients, and nearly all larger ones use them.

“It’s probably the best money (you) can spend,” Scriven says. “Marriage contracts, if they are properly done, cannot be overturned.”

According to Statistics Canada, the national average of Canadian farms with a written succession plan is 8.73 per cent.

Where divorce does happen, Scriven says looking for creative solutions can help reduce

the financial burden and stress of litigation.

Bottom line Always seek legal advice when preparing transition. Formalizing succession intentions is the most effective way to help eliminate financial confusion and conflict after the death of a farm owner. And when divorce happens at the farm, seek creative resolutions to dividing assets to help reduce financial burdens.

Article by: Matt McIntosh

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This will be popular: TFWP can help resolve farm labour issues With a labour market shortage leaving thousands of farm-related jobs empty, Canadian farmers are turning to temporary foreign workers. The latest figures show international workers made up 12 per cent of the national agricultural workforce.

Challenged to find Canadian workers for farm employment, farmers turn to temporary foreign workers to fill jobs.

Labour market information put out by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council shows that 26,400 jobs went unfilled in Canada’s agriculture sector in 2014. That number is expected to grow to 114,000 workers by 2025.

Programs to help The Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program offers two primary streams to help agriculture employ temporary foreign workers when they are unable to find Canadians to fill the positions. The first is the Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program and the second is the Agricultural Stream.

Producers can also hire young workers, generally agricultural students, through the International Experience Canada initiative, formerly the Canadian Working Holiday Program.

One farm’s experience Connery’s Riverdale Farms in Manitoba has employed international workers for approximately 40 years. The family-operated business grows vegetables and strawberries. They hire over 50 temporary foreign workers from Mexico and Jamaica beginning in early spring until mid to late October, although a few stay into December to help with cleanup. Owner Beth Connery says since the farm grows fresh vegetables that need to be hand-cut, the labour needs are high.

“Eight months is the maximum time they can be here,” Connery explained.

Over the four decades the farm has employed temporary foreign workers, it has gone through several of the government programs, including the Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program .

“It’s a well-managed program that takes into account the needs of employers and workers and what’s going on in the industry,” she says, adding they hire temporary foreign workers because they are unable to find Canadian workers to fill the positions and this gives them a stable workforce. “It means we can do what we need to do when we need to do it.”

Challenges Connery says the language barrier can sometimes be an issue. And, contrary to public perception, it’s not less expensive to employ temporary foreign workers.

“Research shows that to hire a temporary foreign worker can cost a farmer between $8,000 to $12,000 per worker to cover the costs of the flights, transportation, accommodation, workers compensation and other employer requirements of the program,” says CAHRC’s stakeholder engagement specialist, Janet Krayden.

Access can also be an issue.

“Producers need to plan ahead because the application process can take over six months,” says Krayden. Application rules are strict for TFWP and new rules added in the last few years, including a new compliance regime for audits and inspections that can include unannounced inspections.

Bottom line On-farm job vacancies are high and temporary foreign workers can help fill those positions. The application process is extensive and there are additional costs involved for the farmer, but having a steady work crew is worth it for many producers. There are programs available to help producers through the process.

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Flaxseed market is holding up Prairie cash bids for flaxseed continue to hold relatively stable.

That’s typical for this time of year - quieter trade flow after November into the early winter months.

That said, exporter buying interest should reengage by late February.

Elevator inventory across Canada has not increased as farmer deliveries remain light thus far into the 2018-2019 marketing year. Only 171,000 tonnes have been delivered from Aug. 1, 2018 to Jan. 13, 2019, according to the Canadian Grain Commission.

That’s down from 225,500 tonnes delivered to the same date the year before.

Milling quality flax is bid at $13.25 to $13.50 per bushel for further out movement, while No. 1 quality is indicating $13 to $13.30 per bushel delivered.

A smaller North American crop creates the perception there is no urgency on the part of growers to sell. And that is probably true right now.

However be aware the North American flaxseed market is already deemed an island of high price. We must keep global price arbitrage in perspective. Consider that if Canada had to land flax into Europe today, the price could be no better than $11 per bushel to be competitive.

Flax production from the former Soviet Union states came in last year at 1.2 million tonnes, dominating trade into Europe.

Further, while the big FSU crop will not stop China from buying Canadian flax, it certainly contains it and could allow the FSU-China relationship to expand in the future.

Bullish market aspirations on flax should be moderated. The fact is, $13 per bushel has been glass ceiling territory for cash flaxseed prices for some time. I would not talk any grower out of moving flax right now given the wide price spread between Canadian and cheaper FSU origin.

But in the same vein, maintaining some margin of unpriced flax for now as gambling stock allows one to participate in additional price premiums that may be realized if exports pick-up heading into the later winter and spring months.

Bottom line If Canada had to land flax into Europe today, the price could be no better than $11 a bushel to be competitive. Consider opportunities to price $13+ per bushel flaxseed.

Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets and marketing strategies. Call 204-654-4290 or visit www.pfcanada.com to find out more about his services.

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Where are the winter blues?

In case you missed it, there was Super Blood Blue/Wolf Moon on Jan. 21, 2019. This is a rare event that will not occur for another 18 years according to NASA. What is not exceptional about the event was that it was a very cold day over most of the country. If you could see the moon, temperatures were most likely well below normal when you went outside to view the spectacle. This comes as no surprise as the coolest temperatures of the year are usually recorded in the last two weeks of January.

Mild winter so far During December and into the first half of January, the main question was “when will winter arrive?” Temperatures during December were well above normal across most of the country.

British Columbia and the Prairies were 2C to 4C above normal during the month. Ontario and Quebec were also warm with most locations reporting monthly averages 1C to 3C above the long-term average.

The Maritimes were the exception to the above-normal trend as temperatures were slightly below normal for December.

The warmer than normal temperatures in the western regions of the country are likely associated with the developing El Niño.

This warmer than normal trend is expected to continue through the remainder of the winter months in the Prairies and British Columbia.

The chill is coming That doesn’t mean winter would not make an appearance this year, as we were reminded during the third week in January. Overnight lows during the week dropped to the -15C to -30C range across the Prairies. Lows in central and eastern Canada were slightly milder, but still in the -10C to -25C range.

Welcome to winter, Canada! The below normal temperatures were accompanied by significant snowfall in central and eastern Canada.

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The high winds and snow combined to create blizzard conditions across most of the region.

Effect on agriculture The impact of the mild winter weather to date has been mostly positive for the grain and livestock sector in Canada.

Winter cereal crops have not been adequately protected in eastern or western Canada, but temperatures have been mild enough not to cause significant winterkill concerns.

Dryness during the first half of winter in the Prairies is causing some concerns about the moisture situation in the spring in southern growing areas. Mild conditions have been good for the cattle sector, especially in southern Alberta. The recent outbreak of cold weather is expected to be relatively short and unlikely to cause significant stress on livestock operations.

The return of more typical winter conditions in late January has not undone the benefits of the mild winter conditions during the first half of the winter season.

Bottom line Winter has been gentle so far across the country, except in the Maritimes, with milder temperatures and little snow. Canadian crops are generally fairing well with not much concern for winterkill. Mild temperatures have been good for the cattle sector. The recent cold snap is forecast to be short and not have much impact on the crop or livestock sectors.

Except in the Maritimes, this winter has been gentle. Mild temperatures and little snow mean Canadian crops are generally fairing well with not much concern for winterkill.

Bruce Burnett is the director of markets and weather at Glacier Farm Media. Bruce can be reached at bburnett@farmmedia.com or via the website at MarketsFarm.com.

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Cattle and grain farmers find ways to co-operate For many cattle producers across the country, last growing season was a scramble to acquire enough feed. Many regions were hot and dry with parched pastures and meagre hay crops. It wasn’t unusual to see hay prices rise from $70 a tonne to $200 or more.

In times like these, producers get creative.

New relationships are forged between cattle producers and their grain-farming neighbours.

Co-operation can be a win-win, but sometimes, for various reasons, opportunities are missed.

Dairy operations typically have first dibs on high quality hay production, and in areas prone to drought-reduced hay and silage crops, many dairy farms will make sure they always have a significant inventory on hand, notes Cedric MacLeod. He’s president of MacLeod Agronomics, a crop and cattle farming operation in Carleton County, N.B. He also provides professional consulting services.

While dairy producers require high quality hay, the list of viable feedstuffs for beef producers is more diverse, and that’s where various options exist for cattle and grain producers to work in concert.

Changing opportunities The list of mutually beneficial deals is long.

For instance, after harvest, grain land can be fenced for grazing. This is particularly attractive if there’s some crop regrowth or if the area includes some grassland and if a water supply is readily available.

“This has become more of an option with the use of electric fences and solar panels,” says Sandy Russell of Spring Creek Land and Cattle Company at Outlook, Sask. In addition to being a beef industry consultant, Russell and her family are also beef producers.

Changes in agricultural practices open new opportunities. In many regions, cover crops are gaining popularity. After a crop is harvested for grain, another crop is left growing on the land.

“We’re still working to figure out how the cover crop revolution can support the livestock industry,” says MacLeod.

After hailstorms, cutting and baling can be the best option on some damaged cropland.

And of course, cattle producers can bale straw if grain producers are willing to drop it in rows rather than chopping and spreading it behind the combine.

Communication is key While some farms raise both grain and beef, increasingly farms have become specialized.

Grain producers often don’t fully appreciate the feed supply needs of their cattle farming neighbours and therefore don’t recognize areas of cooperation.

“We’re stuck in our traditions and how we’ve done things,” Russell says.

“Establishing a long-term relationship is important,” MacLeod notes. Ongoing dialogue helps ensure opportunities don’t slip away.

Bridging the economic divide When feed is in short supply, a grain producer might see dollar signs while a cow-calf producer might be hoping to salvage some feed for free. This divide has to be bridged for win-win situations to materialize.

“Even straw and chaff are worth something,” MacLeod explains. And that value increases in years when feed supplies are short. On the other hand, grain producers need to realize that cattle producers must exercise their most costeffective options, taking time, labour and transportation into account.

“Get advice on the feed value,” Russell says, “and get agreements written down so there’s clarity.”

Beyond dollars and cents, convenience is also a factor. A grain producer might worry that bales won’t be removed in a timely manner or that cattle might escape into a farmyard. That’s why discussion and agreements are important.

Get an expert’s advice In times of high forage prices, the economic value of a grain crop for forage can exceed the value of the grain. The trick is to recognize the value of the alternative use. It can be tough to accurately estimate the grain yield and value versus how many tonnes of forage a crop will generate. Help is available for these determinations, including public and private forage specialists.

The calculation should also include what the grain producer will save in costs for not having to harvest, truck and store the grain.

While years with feed shortages force producers to become creative, even in years when rainfall and cattle feed are abundant, areas of co-operation exist that can benefit both cattle and grain operations.

From an AgriSuccess article (January 2019)

by Kevin Hursh.

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Starting a farm with sound advice How do you become a full time farmer? Read this case study to give you a step by step guide.

It was a big day for Jeremy – and it was a long time coming. He quit his job. He was now officially a full-time farmer.

It was a great feeling, but scary at the same time. There would be no more safety net in the form of a weekly paycheque. He knew he was making the right decision, but he suddenly had some anxiety about aspects of his farm enterprise.

Jeremy had always wanted to farm, but he came from an urban background. After getting a diploma in agricultural business, he worked a number of jobs for crop protection companies, an equipment dealership and most recently, as a farm manager. At the same time, he was able to rent some acres and equipment from the farmer he worked for.

When his parents passed away within a couple of years of each other, Jeremy inherited their house in a super-heated housing market in a major urban center.

He sold the house and bought land, but cash flow was always an issue and he needed a job to keep everything moving forward.

A turning point came when a former boss suggested he look into an opportunity to custombale hay and straw for some of the mid-sized operations in his area.

He started with an old baler and rented tractor, but within three years he had purchased two newer balers and a couple of tractors to power them. He had more work than he could handle so it was time to make the leap. His plan was to grow value-added crops and use the custom baling enterprise to keep growing the land base.

Jeremy had always relied on mentors and neighbours to help him on his journey. But when it

came to questions about how to structure his business, land ownership options and tax planning, the free advice he was getting at the coffee shop seemed priced about right.

With the warm fuzzy feelings after quitting his job subsiding, Jeremy made a list of the questions that kept bubbling up. He wasn’t dealing with succession – he was initiating a business, and although he had been farming part-time for a number of years, he knew he needed help to start his full-time farming venture off on the right foot.

The first priority was to meet with his accountant, Alex, a local professional with a wealth of experience in agriculture.

Should he incorporate the business?

Jeremy expected gross revenues this year of about $300,000 from farming and the custom work, similar to the prior year. However, last year, after expenses, he had only reported about $35,000 of taxable income. This puzzled Jeremy, but Alex explained that because he could depreciate his equipment, he had been able to report a sizable deduction last year. Given his plans for additional expansion, Jeremy and Alex estimated taxable income of about $50,000 for the next few years.

At that level of income and with no other personal income, Alex thought there’d be insufficient tax savings to offset the legal and accounting fees to set up and maintain a corporation. He could always incorporate in the future if his income increased. At that time, they would decide if it made sense to transfer all the assets into the corporation, or only the equipment.

What about future capital gains?

Jeremy knew there were capital gains exemptions available

for farm property. Alex provided some insights. An individual (not a corporation) may claim up to $1 million of exemption from gains on the sale of qualified farm property. Although Jeremy didn’t intend to sell any farm property in the future, he was glad to have a better understanding of how the exemption worked.

There was a benefit to not putting land into a corporation, because gains that accrue on it after it was in a corporation would not be sheltered with this exemption.

Unlike many of his peers who operated farms that had been in the family for generations, Jeremy now knew that if he ever quit farming and started renting his land out, or if the custom work business became much more substantial, he would have to consult with Alex to keep his farm aligned with the rules concerning capital gains.

How should he do his bookkeeping?

Jeremy wanted to take his bookkeeping beyond the shoe box method to give him a better idea where he’s at financially at all times and make it easier for Alex to prepare his financial statements and tax returns at year-end. Alex suggested three accounting software programs that suited Jeremy’s situation and highlighted the features of each. Alex’s staff would do the initial software set up and create the appropriate accounts. Jeremy really wanted a mobile-friendly system and to track repairs for each piece of equipment separately. Alex assured Jeremy that he would get some training to become comfortable entering expenses and revenues into the software and capturing the management data he wanted Jeremy was embarrassed to admit he didn’t have a will or power of attorney documents in place. It was always on the to-do list, but now his

affairs were becoming more complex. He had to get this done.

What about employees and payroll?

This led to a discussion about hiring staff, particularly for the custom baling business. Alex directed him to the federal and provincial legislations covering farm workers.

To date, Jeremy had been freestyling on how he hired, paid and fired help. He had no idea there were so many rules and reporting requirements for employees. Once he was ready to hire someone, he would call Alex and get set up properly. The software package he had selected included a payroll module. This conversation was an eye-opener for Jeremy. He had to start doing things by the book to avoid a major human resources problem down the road.

How should he approach borrowing for land and equipment?

Jeremy had a floating-rate mortgage on the land he had purchased and bought his used equipment with his savings. But going forward, he knew he would need more equipment and wanted to be prepared if land became available nearby. Alex suggested he call his current lender and tell them of his change in employment status and his desire to expand. Alex pointed out there are many options available for equipment purchases beyond term loans, such as lease arrangements and dealer financing. Jeremy committed to making some inquiries before spring to better educate himself on his options.

The step-by-step process Jeremy and Alex had taken during the offseason took Jeremy from feeling overwhelmed to feeling confident and empowered he was doing things right. It seemed he had positioned himself to grow and succeed.

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CCA comments on updated Canada’s Food Guide The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has reviewed the new Canada’s Food Guide released today by Health Canada. Lean red meat, such as beef, is rightfully acknowledged as a nutrient rich and healthy protein in the new Food Guide.

One of the biggest changes in the new Food Guide, last updated in 2007, is to group plant-based and animal-based proteins in a “proteins” category. In urging the consumption of more plant-based proteins over animal sources of protein on a daily basis, Health Canada missed an opportunity to inform Canadians of the nutritional benefits of eating lean beef as a protein source. It would be unfortunate if Canadians interpret this

bias toward plant-based proteins as a signal to remove red meat from their diets. Dietary advice to reduce red meat consumption could put some Canadians at risk of iron, zinc, vitamin B12 deficiencies and inadequate protein intake.

A small amount of lean beef can provide high-quality, readily available protein and many other nutrients with relatively low calories.

Many essential nutrients are found in beef including high-quality, complete protein, all essential amino acids, readily available iron and zinc and others such as riboflavin, niacin, selenium and vitamins B6 and B12. Furthermore, when meat and plant food sources of iron are eaten together, the absorption of non-heme iron from the plant foods

is enhanced by 150 per cent, a benefit known as “The Meat Factor.”

The CCA appreciates the Food Guide’s focus on food waste reduction as a concrete action that consumers can take with regard to sustainable food choices. Indeed, Canada is a great place to grow beef and is perhaps one of the most sustainable agriculture systems in the world. In many places in Canada, raising cattle is the best and most environmentally beneficial use of the land.

Further, Canadian farmers and ranchers are leaders in environmental stewardship and sustainability. Raising beef cattle in Canada accounts for 2.4 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. On a global scale, GHG

emissions from Canadian beef production accounts for 0.04 per cent of global GHG emissions - one of the lowest greenhouse gas footprints in the world.

Finally, CCA supports the Food Guide’s recommendations to eat whole foods and cooking and eating with friends and family. Canadians can continue to enjoy Canadian beef on their plate, a sustainable, locally grown, high nutrient product as part of their varied diets.

For further information, contact: Gina Teel Communications Manager Canadian Cattlemen’s Association teelg@cattle.ca

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It was two great days of fellowship and competition during the 2019

held January 11th & 12th at the LaKota AgriPlex in Dawson Creek, BC. The judges were put through their paces in determining winners in every class with, possibly, the biggest winner being Shelby DeSmet of DeSmet Family Farms who’s Grand Champion Commercial Heifer came with a free year’s lease on a cattle trailer.

Congratulations and kudos to all the exhibitors, competitors, attendees, volunteers and the executive for the Beef Congress.

Congratulations s! to all our winner

PEN OF 3 PUREBRED HEIFERS Grand Champion Lone Star Angus, Sylvan Lake, AB

SINGLE OPEN HEIFER Grand Champion Willow Creek Simmentals, Crooked Creek, BC

SINGLE OPEN STEER

Grand Champion Lone Star Angus, Sylvan Lake, AB

PEN OF JR. COMMERCIAL HEIFERS Grand Champion DeSmet Family Farms

PEN OF SR. COMMERCIAL HEIFERS

Reserve Champion Willow Creek Simmentals, Crooked Creek, AB Reserve Champion Cuthbertson Cattle Co., Guy, AB

Reserve Champion Balisky Farms, Clairmont, AB Reserve Champion Northway Cattle Co., Cleardale, AB

Grand Champion Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company, Dead Horse Creek, BC

Reserve Champion Sasquatch Valley Simmentals, Rose Prairie, BC

OVERALL COMMERCIAL HEIFER

JACKPOT CLASS

and Winner of one year’s lease of a trailer DeSmet Family Farms

4-H/Youth Steer

Grand Champion Wyatt Balisky, Clairmont, AB

4-H/YOUTH HEIFER

Grand Champion Wyatt Cuthbertson, Guy, AB

PEN OF 3 PUREBRED BULLS

Grand Champion Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, BC

CATTLEMEN’S CHOICE Grand Champion Willow Creek Simmentals, Crooked Creek, AB

Bailey Richardson, Fairview, AB

Reserve Champion Declan Ross, Dawson Creek, BC Reserve Champion Layne Cuthbertson, Guy, AB Reserve Champion Lone Star Angus, Sylvan Lake, AB Reserve Champion Albrecht Farms, Spirit River, AB

EXHIBITORS Albrecht Farms, Spirit River, AB ∙ Back Forty Mini Jerseys ∙ Balisky Farms, Clairmont, AB ∙ Bar M4 Ranch, Montney, BC ∙ Blueberry Valley Farms, Fort. St. John, BC ∙ BS Farms, Taylor, BC ∙ Crestland Farms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB ∙ Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company, Dead Horse Creek, BC ∙ DeSmet Family Farms, Fourth Creek, BC ∙ Excel Ranches, Westlock, AB ∙ Froese Farms ∙ Gomack Red Angus, Deadwood, AB ∙ Kimble Livestock ∙ KMR Simmentals, Grovedale, AB ∙ KSL Simmentals, Beaverlodge, AB ∙ Lone Star Angus, Sylvan Lake, AB ∙ Nor-Alta Limousin, Kinuso, AB ∙ Northway Cattle Co., Cleardale, AB ∙ Painted K Farms, Dawson Creek, BC ∙ Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, BC ∙ Rafter SJ Angus, Montney, BC ∙ Rimrock Ranch, Dawson Creek, BC ∙ Rio Grande Angus, Beaverlodge, AB ∙ Sasquatch Valley Simmentals, Rose Prairie, BC ∙ Sorenson Cattle Co., Bezanson, AB ∙ South Creek Livestock ∙ Weber Farms ∙ Willow Creek Simmentals, Crooked Creek, AB SPONSORS

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Genetic Evaluation Definitions

What does that mean?

EPD (Expected Progeny Differences) are expressions of the relative genetic merit of beef cattle for various traits. EPDs are used to compare the predicted progeny performance between two bulls (or females) within a breed, regardless of age or herd location. EPDs are expressed in the actual units of measure for a given trait.

Interim EPDs (indicated as PE+) are calculated using a calf’s sire's and dam’s National EPDs plus the calf’s own performance data.

Possible Change Table: EPDs are predictions of an animal's breeding value for a given trait.

As with any prediction, there is a margin of error, or possible change, associated with an EPD. When the accuracy is low, this margin for error is high. As more information (i.e. progeny data) becomes available, the margin of error becomes smaller.

Percentile Table: used to quickly rank a sire or dam within the breed for a given trait.

Active Sires/Dams: animals that have at least one progeny with a weaning weight recorded in the past two years.

Black/Red Carrier: an animal whose coat colour is black, but carries the recessive gene for red coat colour.

---------------------------------(ACC) Accuracy: the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. An accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included in the analysis.

(BW) Birth Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

(CED) Calving Ease Direct EPD: the average difference in ease with which a sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first calf heifers. The higher the number the more probability that his calves will be born unassisted.

(CEM) Calving Ease Maternal EPD: is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater probability of unassisted births in firstcalf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire's daughters will calve as firstcalf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.

(CW) Carcass Weight EPD: expressed in lbs, this EPD predicts differences in the average hot carcass weight in progeny. This EPD is calculated using birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight EPDs as well as any carcass data available.

(FAT) Fat/Back Fat EPD: expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in back fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The higher the EPD the more back fat expected on a sires calves.

(HPG) Heifer Pregnancy EPD: the percent probability in a bull’s daughters’ ability to conceive and calve as two year olds. Just like the stayability EPD, heifer pregnancy EPDs are expressed in terms of a percentage difference.

For example, two heifer pregnancy EPDs, 5 and 10, differ by 5%. Daughters of the bull with the EPD of 10 are 5% more likely to conceive than daughters of the other bull.

(MARB) Marbling EPD: a prediction of future

progeny’s performance for carcass marbling scores. This EPD incorporates both ultrasound and carcass data. The higher the EPD the more intramuscular fat expected in the rib eye of a sire’s calves.

(MILK) Milk EPD: is an indicator of milking ability in daughters. It represents the differences in weaning weights of calves due to the amount of milk produced by their mothers.

It is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. The higher the EPD the more weaning pounds a sires daughters will add to her calves via milk.

(PE) Parental Average EPD: indicated as PE, is an average of a calf’s sire's and dam’s National EPDs. These have minimal accuracy as they do not incorporate the calf’s own performance.

Trait Leaders Sires by Birth Weight BW

Name

WW

YW

MILK

SCROTAL

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

(REA) Ribeye Area EPD: expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The larger the EPD the larger the expected rib eye area.

1

GGT P BLK HEAVY HITTER

-3.0

88

43

89

71

77

25

83

0.0

45

2

NJF TOP LEVEL 41T

-2.0

82

37

83

65

74

14

70

0.2

38

3

GGT P CHALLENGER 156J

-1.7

86

35

86

75

80

13

81

0.8

65

4

GGT P HEAVY DUTY 100J

-1.6

89

36

90

67

86

21

88

0.3

73

5

SRS SAFE BET 9529S

-1.6

76

34

77

65

70

22

68

-0.3

56

(SC) Scrotal Circumference EPD: expressed in centimetres, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires. Scrotal Circumference is an indicator of both growth and male fertility.

Larger scrotal size is related to increased sperm production and semen quality, and in daughters' younger age to puberty, younger age to calving and higher pregnancy rate.

10

SLS PLD UPPERCUT 556U

-1.6

71

46

72

87

60

28

44

0.2

28

20

GGT BROKER 137K

-1.5

88

31

88

59

83

21

86

1.0

67

30

GGT BLK PREDATOR 223N

-1.4

81

29

81

67

67

17

69

9.0

40

40

GGT P APACHE 155U

-1.4

76

49

76

96

58

7

59

0.5

21

50

GGT P REDFORD 18R

-1.3

78

37

79

75

73

17

70

0.2

57

(STAY) Stayability EPD: the percent probability of daughters staying in production to at least 6 years of age. Stayability EPDs for bulls are the prediction of the genetic differences between their daughters probability of staying in production in a herd to at least the age of 6 years. Given the primary emphasis on pregnancy in most herds, stayability is a measure of sustained fertility. The higher the EPD the more likely a sire's daughter will remain in production in a herd past 6 years.

Trait Leaders Sires by Weaning Weight BW

Name

WW

YW

MILK

SCROTAL

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

1

SLS PLD UNION JACK 412U

8.8

72

74

72

129

62

20

50

0.6

26

2

JGK BLK PLD JASPER 634R

4.4

75

67

76

120

65

30

65

0.1

29

3

THAT’S ZEPPLIN 134Z

5.1

76

65

77

110

63

20

55

0.4

20

4

SPRINGDALE SATURN 19J

5.4

83

63

83

121

73

17

79

0.5

31

5

PCSL SPARK

4.0

79

62

80

108

73

21

74

0.1

46

10

MAC WAVELENGHT 159W

2.0

75

62

76

111

64

20

59

1.0

28

20

PW BELIEVE 12B

3.2

54

61

55

100

39

24

8

0.2

4

30

BIG SKY PIPELINE 72B

3.5

47

61

50

104

36

20

17

0.5

6

40

HUBB PLD DAKOTA 41K

4.2

78

58

77

114

68

4

68

0.1

43

(TM) Total Maternal EPD: is a combination of the weaning weight and milk EPDs. It is calculated as: 1/2 Weaning Weight EPD + Milk EPD = Total Maternal. This EPD represents the differences in weaning weights between calves due to mothering and milking ability of their dams.

50

TSB JITTERBUG 4U

0.7

62

58

64

92

50

21

41

0.0

16

1

(WW) Weaning Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Weaning weight is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning (205 days of age). The calf's growth during this period is influenced by its own ability to grow plus its mother's maternal abilities. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at weaning.

(YW) Yearling Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at yearling.

(YG) Yield Grade EPD: expressed in USDA yield grade score, this EPD predicts differences in carcass yield grade score to be expected from progeny. This EPD is a ratio or summary of the rib eye area and fat EPDs. The lower the EPD, the closer to USDA grade 1 the sire’s calves will grade (grade 1, having the biggest rib eye area to lowest fat ratio, is the preferred grade).

Taken from the website of the Canadian Angus Association http://cdnangus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Defs.pdf R0011660027

Trait Leaders Sires by Yearling Weight BW

Name

WW

YW

MILK

SCROTAL

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

SLS PLD UNION JACK 412U

8.8

72

74

72

129

62

20

50

0.6

26

2

SPRINGDALE SATURN 19J

5.4

83

63

83

121

73

17

79

0.5

31

3

JGK BLK PLD JASPER 634R

4.4

75

67

76

120

65

30

65

0.1

29

4

MAC UNION STATION 87U

3.4

81

55

82

118

75

25

73

0.9

55

5

HUBB PLD DAKOTA 41K

4.2

78

58

77

114

68

4

68

0.1

43

10

MAC WAVELENGHT 159W

2.0

75

62

76

111

64

20

59

1.0

28

20

GGT P BLACK HAWK 30N

2.5

82

47

83

110

73

10

77

0.7

47

30

THAT ZEPPLIN 134Z

5.1

76

65

77

110

63

20

55

0.4

20

40

PCSL SPARK

4.0

79

62

80

108

73

21

74

0.1

46

50

KKCC MERCURY 416P

4.1

82

53

83

104

70

18

76

0.2

39

Trait Leaders Sires by Milk Name

BW

WW

YW

MILK

SCROTAL

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

EPD

ACC

1

MAC RICHLAND 211R

0.3

71

33

73

77

62

37

70

0.4

29

2

ECR POLLED GOLD 909C

2.6

85

31

86

62

73

32

82

0.1

34

3

MAC NAVIGATOR 281N

4.5

84

45

85

93

80

31

81

-0.4

63

4

MIKADO

2.9

62

32

57

51

52

31

64

0.2

10

5

JACOBSON’S PLD BLK IMPULSE 41J

3.1

67

33

64

60

48

31

37

-0.1

19

10

MADER DREAMON 18Y

1.5

52

41

57

85

45

31

25

0.3

10

20

RRF ROBIN HERCULES

5.4

80

42

81

81

76

30

78

-0.4

60

30

JGK BLK PLD JASPER 634R

4.4

75

67

76

120

65

30

65

0.1

29

40

STETSON

1.9

72

36

73

65

68

29

77

0.5

26

50

BEV MASTERPIECE 110H

5.9

88

38

88

79

84

28

85

1.4

69

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Percentiles for Black Angus Calves Born in 2018 Desc

BW

WW

YW

MILK

TM

SC

CED

CEM

REA

CW

MARB

FAT

AVG

+2.3

+45

+78

+21

+43

+0.720

+3.0

+7.0

+0.400

+32.0

+0.36

+0.013

Top Value

- 6.5

+103

+172

+41.0

+75.0

+3.190

+21.5

+18.0

+1.130

+81.0

+1.615

-0.055

Top 5%

-0.9

+63.5

+111

+27.0

+56.0

+1.410

+11.0

+12.0

+0.730

+53.0

+0.805

-0.019

Top 10%

-0.10

+60.0

+104

+26.0

+53.5

+1.230

+9.0

+11.0

+0.655

+48.5

+0.670

-0.012

Top 15%

+0.40

+57.0

+99

+25.0

+51.5

+1.125

+8.0

+10.0

+0.605

+45.5

+0.585

-0.007

Top 20%

+0.80

+55.0

+96

+24.0

+50.0

+1.040

+7.0

+10.0

+0.570

+43.5

+0.530

-0.003

Top 25%

+1.10

+53.0

+93

+23.0

+49.0

+0.970

+6.0

+9.0

+0.535

+41.5

+0.485

+0.001

Top 30%

+1.40

+51.5

+90

+23.0

+48.0

+0.915

+6.0

+9.0

+0.500

+40.0

+0.450

+0.004

Top 35%

+1.60

+50.0

+87

+22.0

+47.0

+0.860

+5.0

+8.0

+0.475

+38.5

+0.42

+0.006

Top 40%

+1.80

+49.0

+85

+22.0

+46.0

+0.820

+4.0

+8.0

+0.455

+37.0

+0.395

+0.008

Top 45%

+2.00

+47.0

+82

+21.0

+45.0

+0.775

+4.0

+7.5

+0.430

+35.5

+0.370

+0.011

Top 50%

+2.30

+46.0

+80

+21.0

+44.0

+0.735

+3.0

+7.0

+0.410

+34.0

+0.345

+0.013

Top 55%

+2.50

+44.0

+77

+20.0

+43.0

+0.685

+3.0

+7.0

+0.385

+32.5

+0.320

+0.015

Top 60%

+2.70

+43.0

+75

+20.0

+42.0

+0.630

+2.0

+6.0

+0.365

+31.0

+0.300

+0.018

Top 65%

+2.90

+42.0

+72

+19.0

+41.0

+0.585

+2.0

+6.0

+0.340

+29.0

+0.275

+0.020

Top 70%

+3.10

+40.0

+70

+19.0

+40.0

+0.535

+1.0

+5.5

+0.315

+27.5

+0.250

+0.023

Top 80%

+3.60

+36.0

+63

+17.5

+37.5

+0.415

-0.5

+4.5

+0.265

+24.0

+0.205

+0.028

Top 90%

+4.30

+31.0

+55

+15.0

+33.5

+0.230

-2.5

+3.0

+0.200

+19.5

+0.145

+0.036

Low

+13.50

+3.0

+1

+2.0

+6.0

-1.040

-22.0

+11.0

-0.150

-8.5

-0.410

+0.093

Canadian Angus Association (January 22, 2019) http://abri.une.edu.au/online/cgi-bin/i4.dll?1=20213329&2=2323&3=56&5=2B3C2B3C3A&12=234

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Percentiles for Red Angus Calves Born in 2018 Desc

BW

WW

YW

MILK

TM

SC

CED

CEM

REA

CW

MARB

FAT

AVG

+1.2

+35

+58

+19

+36

+0.580

+2.4

+5.6

+0.330

+20.0

+0.23

+0.003

Top Value

- 8.40

+83.0

+129

+35.0

+69.5

+1.685

+21.0

+17.0

+0.780

+57.0

+0.740

-0.042

Top 5%

-2.50

+52.0

+86.0

+25.0

+47.5

+1.095

+11.0

+11.0

+0.555

+38.5

+0.500

-0.019

Top 10%

-1.60

+48.0

+79.0

+24.0

+45.0

+0.945

+9.0

+10.0

+0.500

+34.5

+0.440

-0.014

Top 15%

-1.00

+45.0

+75.0

+23.0

+43.5

+0.875

+8.0

+9.0

+0.475

+31.5

+0.390

-0.010

Top 20%

-0.60

+44.0

+72.5

+22.0

+42.0

+0.825

+7.0

+8.5

+0.445

+29.5

+0.360

-0.008

Top 25%

-0.20

+42.0

+70.0

+21.0

+41.0

+0.765

+6.0

+8.0

+0.415

+27.5

+0.330

-0.005

Top 30%

+0.10

+40.0

+67.0

+21.0

+40.0

+0.725

+5.0

+7.5

+0.390

+25.5

+0.310

-0.003

Top 35%

+0.45

+39.0

+65

+20.0

+39.0

+0.680

+4.50

+7.0

+0.370

+24.5

+0.290

-0.001

Top 40%

+0.70

+38.0

+63

+20.0

+38.25

+0.645

+4.0

+6.5

+0.350

+23.0

+0.270

+0.001

Top 45%

+1.00

+36.5

+61

+19.0

+37.5

+0.620

+3.0

+6.0

+0.335

+22.0

+0.255

+0.003

Top 50%

+1.20

+35.0

+59

+19.0

+36.5

+0.580

+2.5

+6.0

+0.315

+21.0

+0.235

+0.004

Top 55%

+1.50

+34.0

+57

+18.0

+36.0

+0.540

+2.0

+5.0

+0.300

+19.5

+0.215

+0.006

Top 60%

+1.70

+33.0

+55

+18.0

+35.0

+0.505

+1.0

+5.0

+0.285

+18.5

+0.205

+0.008

Top 65%

+2.00

+32.0

+53

+18.0

+34.0

+0.470

+1.0

+4.5

+0.265

+17.5

+0.185

+0.009

Top 70%

+2.25

+30.0

+50

+17.0

+33.0

+0.420

+0.0

+4.0

+0.250

+16.0

+0.170

+0.012

Top 80%

+2.90

+27.0

+45

+16.0

+31.0

+0.320

-1.5

+3.0

+0.210

+13.0

+0.130

+0.016

Top 90%

+3.70

+23.0

+38

+14.0

+28.0

+0.195

-4.0

+1.0

+0.160

+9.0

+0.070

+0.024

Low

+11.6

-0.50

-4.0

+4.0

+9.5

-0.930

-19.0

-12.0

-0.125

-13.0

-0.275

+0.065

Canadian Angus Association (January 22, 2019) http://abri.une.edu.au/online/cgi-bin/i4.dll?1=20213329&2=2323&3=56&5=2B3C2B3C3A&12=334F

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Percentiles for all Charolais Calves Born in the last two years (2017-2018) Desc

BW

WW

YW

MILK

TM

CE

CWT

REA

FAT

LY

MARB

Avg

+1.1

+43.3

+83.1

+21.1

+42.8

+4.5

+17.4

+0.43

+0.46

+1.03

+0.11

Min

- 9.0

-4.4

+23.3

+3.6

+23.9

-17.5

-9.8

-0.42

-1.83

-0.40

-3.12

Max

+12.2

+77.6

+137.3

+35.8

+63.6

+19.4

+48.2

+1.33

+6.63

+2.52

+3.75

SD

+2.27

+7.54

+13.60

4.12

+4.98

+3.95

+6.32

+0.136

+0.617

+0.250

+0.497

Top 1%

-4.8

+62.3

+116.3

+30.5

+55.0

+13.8

+33.2

+0.82

-0.99

+1.70

+1.41

Top 5%

-2.8

+56.1

+106.2

+27.9

+51.2

+11.1

+28.2

+0.66

-0.56

+1.45

+0.92

Top 10%

-1.7

+52.9

+100.7

+26.4

+49.2

+9.6

+25.2

+0.59

-0.28

+1.34

+0.72

Top 15%

-1.1

+50.9

+97.0

+25.4

+47.9

+8.5

+24.2

+0.55

-0.13

+1.27

+0.59

Top 20%

-0.6

+49.3

+94.3

+24.5

+46.9

+7.7

+22.2

+0.52

-0.03

+1.22

+0.49

Top 25%

-0.2

+48.0

+92.0

+23.9

+46.1

+7.0

+21.2

+0.50

+0.07

+1.18

+0.41

Top 30%

+0.1

+46.9

+89.9

+23.2

+45.3

+6.4

+20.2

+0.48

+0.15

+1.14

+0.33

Top 35%

+0.5

+45.8

+87.9

+22.7

+44.6

+5.9

+19.2

+0.472

+0.23

+1.11

+0.27

Top 40%

+0.7

+44.9

+86.1

+22.1

+43.9

+5.4

+19.2

+0.45

+0.30

+1.08

+0.21

Top 45%

+1.0

+44.0

+84.4

+21.6

+43.3

+4.9

+18.2

+0.43

+0.38

+1.05

+0.15

Top 50%

+1.3

+43.1

+82.7

+21.1

+42.7

+4.4

+17.2

+0.42

+0.43

+1.02

+0.09

Canadian Charolais Association (January 22, 2019) https://charolais.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Breed-Average-EPD-SPRING-2019.pdf

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Percentiles for all active Gelbvieh sires as of January 8, 2019 Growth and Maternal

Intake and Carcass

Index Values

CED

BW

WW

YW

MK

TM

CEM

HP

PG30

ST

DMI

YG

CW

REA

MARB

FAT

ADG

RFI

$Cow

FPI

EPI

Number

568

568

568

568

568

568

568

568

567

568

180

568

568

568

568

568

180

180

180

568

180

High

23

7.5

103

148

39

75

15

18

9

26

0.391

0.27

70

1.30

0.99

0.07

0.157

0.144

161.26

102.42

235.00

Avg

11

1.0

60

85

23

52

5

3

0

14

-0.011

-0.45

8

0.66

0.01

-0.09

-0.042

-0.008

99.20

64.44

63.60

Low

1

-9.0

24

25

2

34

-9

-9

-8

2

-2.019

-0.78

-21

-0.09

-0.35

-0.20

-0.154

-0.738

24.38

42.92

-15.18

Top 1%

21

-4.1

88

140

34

67

13

15

5

22

-0.118

-0.67

42

1.06

0.48

-0.15

0.093

-0.148

152.43

84.01

168.26

Top 2%

20

-3.5

85

130

33

66

12

12

5

21

-0.102

-0.65

34

1.04

0.39

-0.14

0.068

-0.132

145.49

81.42

156.28

Top 3%

19

-3.2

84

124

32

64

11

11

4

21

-0.100

-0.64

30

1.01

0.31

-0.14

0.055

-0.098

145.43

80.46

154.25

Top 4%

18

-2.8

82

119

31

64

11

10

4

21

-0.097

-0.62

27

0.99

0.26

-0.13

0.037

-0.092

143.32

77.6

150.30

Top 5%

18

-2.5

79

116

31

63

10

9

3

20

-0.079

-0.61

25

0.96

0.24

-0.13

0.032

-0.078

141.90

76.72

139.13

Top 10%

16

-1.6

74

107

29

61

9

8

2

19

-0.053

-0.57

21

0.88

0.17

-0.12

0.014

-0.057

134.04

73.35

122.59

Top 15%

16

-1.0

70

103

28

59

8

6

2

18

-0.044

-0.55

17

0.83

0.14

-0.12

0.007

-0.043

129.77

70.89

101.41

Top 20%

14

-0.4

68

99

27

57

8

5

1

17

-0.031

-0.53

15

0.80

0.10

-0.11

-0.002

-0.025

122.50

69.41

91.44

Top 25%

14

-0.1

66

96

26

56

7

4

1

17

-0.025

-0.51

13

0.77

0.08

-0.11

-0.012

-0.013

116.30

68.26

84.58

Top 30%

13

0.1

64

94

26

55

6

4

1

16

-0.013

-0.50

11

0.74

0.06

-0.11

-0.015

-0.011

111.24

67.42

81.42

Top 35%

13

0.4

63

90

25

55

6

3

1

16

-0.011

-0.49

10

0.72

0.04

-0.10

-0.022

-0.007

107.67

66.67

75.36

Top 40%

12

0.6

62

88

24

54

6

3

0

15

-0.007

-0.48

9

0.70

0.02

-0.10

-0.031

-0.004

104.01

65.60

70.09

Top 45%

12

0.9

60

86

24

53

5

2

0

15

-0.005

-0.48

8

0.68

0.01

-0.10

-0.037

-0.003

100.73

64.61

65.27

Top 50%

11

1.1

59

84

23

52

5

2

0

15

-0.002

-0.47

6

0.66

-0.01

-0.10

-0.041

-0.001

98.26

63.85

60.44

Canadian Gelbvieh Association (January 22, 2019) https://cdgv.digitalbeef.com/

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Canadian Hereford Association Percentiles for Active Hereford Sires for Fall 2018 All sires have had a calf reported in the last two years (2016-2017) Desc

CED

BW

WW

YW

MM

M&G

CEM

SC

MPI

FMI

RFI

PWG

CW

FAT

REA

MARB

Avg Min Max

1.8 -17.0 22.4

3.0 -6.9 13.6

52 2 90

83 4 150

24 -2 57

49 7 85

1.8 -19.4 19.5

0.9 -0.7 2.6

121.5 -3.4 231.3

113.5 -7.4 240.4

100.7 82.0 122.0

32.1 3.4 68.2

64 13 119

0.009 -0.113 0.147

0.37 -0.45 1.44

0.10 -0.38 0.91

1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% NUM

14.3 12.7 11.9 11.2 10.6 8.7 7.6 6.5 5.5 4.7 3.9 3.2 2.5 1.7 6162

-2.5 -1.5 -1.1 -0.7 -0.5 0.4 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.1 6162

75 72 70 69 68 64 62 60 59 57 56 55 53 52 6162

120 116 114 111 110 104 100 97 94 92 90 88 86 84 6162

41 38 37 35 35 32 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 6162

70 67 66 65 64 61 59 57 56 54 53 52 51 50 6162

11.1 9.9 9.2 8.7 8.2 6.8 5.8 5.1 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.9 2.4 1.9 6162

2.0 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 6162

193.0 185.0 180.2 176.2 172.8 161.6 153.8 147.7 142.8 138.1 133.6 129.2 125.2 120.8 2406

197.7 185.5 176.1 171.2 166.3 155.0 145.8 139.6 133.6 128.8 124.2 120.2 115.9 111.6 2406

118.9 114.7 113.0 111.5 111.0 108.0 107.0 105.0 104.0 102.0 101.0 101.0 100.0 100.0 512

51.8 49.0 47.6 46.6 45.6 43.1 41.2 39.2 37.9 36.7 35.3 34.3 33.0 32.0 1815

93 89 86 85 83 79 76 74 72 70 69 67 66 64 6162

-0.053 -0.043 -0.043 -0.033 -0.033 -0.023 -0.023 -0.013 -0.013 -0.003 -0.003 -0.003 0.007 0.007 6162

0.90 0.81 0.77 0.74 0.71 0.63 0.57 0.54 0.50 0.48 0.45 0.42 0.40 0.37 6162

0.49 0.41 0.37 0.34 0.33 0.27 0.23 0.20 0.18 0.15 0.13 0.12 0.10 0.09 6162

Canadian Hereford Association (January 22, 2019) http://hereford.ca/3_performance/Tools%20and%20Trends%20July%202018.pdf

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Winter 2018 International Cattle Evaluation – Statistical Breakdown for Active Sires Desc Num High Avg Low

GEST 1121 1.1 -2.9 -7.6

CED 1123 24 10 -7

BW 1123 9.4 1.7 -6.4

WW 1123 109 61 27

YW 1123 155 90 26

MILK 1123 39 21 -7

TM 1123 74 52 14

CEM 1123 15 6 -7

SC 1077 2.2 0.5 -1.1

STAY 1123 39 13 -5

DOC 1123 27 11 -13

YG 1123 -0.01 -0.78 -1.17

CW 1123 63 9 -20

CREA 1123 1.81 1.14 0.26

MARB 1123 0.64 -0.48 -0.83

CFAT 1123 0.00 -0.16 -0.25

1%

-6.1

20

-3.9

85

133

34

66

13

1.6

25

23

-0.99

39

1.63

0.13

-0.21

2%

-5.8

18

-2.8

83

128

33

65

12

1.5

22

22

-0.98

32

1.55

-0.04

-0.21

3%

-5.3

17

-2.4

81

126

32

64

11

1.4

20

22

-0.96

30

1.51

-0.11

-0.21

4%

-5.1

16

-2.0

80

123

31

63

11

1.3

20

21

-0.95

28

1.47

-0.16

-0.20

5%

-5.0

16

-1.8

78

121

30

63

11

1.3

19

20

-0.94

27

1.44

-0.22

-0.20

10%

-4.6

14

-0.8

74

114

28

60

9

1.0

18

18

-0.90

21

1.36

-0.31

-0.19

15%

-4.2

13

-0.3

71

108

26

58

8

0.9

17

17

-0.88

19

1.32

-0.36

-0.19

20%

-4.0

12

0.1

69

105

26

57

8

0.8

16

16

-0.86

17

1.29

-0.39

-0.18

25%

-3.7

12

0.4

67

102

25

56

7

0.8

15

15

-0.85

15

1.26

-0.42

-0.18

30%

-3.5

11

0.8

66

99

24

55

7

0.7

15

14

-0.84

13

1.24

-0.45

-0.17

35%

-3.3

11

1.1

64

96

23

54

7

0.6

15

14

-0.83

11

1.22

-0.47

-0.17

40%

-3.2

10

1.4

63

94

23

53

6

0.6

14

13

-0.82

10

1.20

-0.48

-0.17

45%

-3.0

10

1.6

62

92

22

52

6

0.5

13

12

-0.81

9

1.18

-0.49

-0.17

50%

-2.8

9

1.8

61

90

21

52

6

0.5

13

11

-0.80

8

1.16

-0.51

-0.17

55%

-2.7

9

2.0

59

88

21

51

5

0.4

12

11

-0.79

7

1.14

-0.52

-0.17

Canadian Limousin Association (January 23, 2019) http://www.limousin.com/performance/genetic-evaluation/

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Canadian Simmental Association • www.simmental.com Breed Averages and Percentiles to January 1, 2019 BREED AVERAGE Current Active Sire Active Dam

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MILK

MWW

STAY

DOC

6.6 6.8 5.9

3.4 3.3 3.7

69.3 68.3 67.5

102.2 101.0 98.9

4.1 4.0 3.9

25.2 26.7 25.7

60.2 60.9 59.5

16.5 16.0 16.3

10.1 10.2 9.6

CWT

REA

25.9 0.780 25.5 0.780 24.5 0.760

FAT

MARB

API

TI

-0.129 -0.129 -0.134

-0.11 -0.11 -0.11

114.6 114.1 112.3

64.9 64.8 63.5

Current Population - all calves born in the last 2 years (2017-2018) Active Sire - any sire with a calf reported in the last 2 years (2017-2018) Active Dam - any dam with a calf reported in the last 2 years (2017-2018)

PERCENTILES PCTL

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MILK

MWW

STAY

DOC

CWT

REA

FAT

MARB

API

TI

Average Minimum Maximum SD

6.6 -6.1 22.5 3.62

3.4 -7.3 12.6 1.95

69.3 12.0 106.5 8.11

102.2 17.9 162.1 13.47

4.1 -12.0 16.5 2.95

25.2 -0.3 47.4 5.45

60.2 25.3 88.9 6.56

16.5 2.7 27.3 2.48

10.1 -16.5 25.5 3.30

25.9 -5.6 62.2 6.73

0.78 -0.17 1.55 0.128

-0.129 -0.196 0.063 0.0240

-0.11 -0.51 0.71 0.095

114.6 59.8 171.7 11.44

64.9 30.7 96.6 4.97

1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% Number

15.7 -1.6 88.9 134.9 11.1 37.7 75.6 21.9 17.7 43.3 1.08 -0.173 0.20 142.5 14.6 -0.9 86.5 130.7 10.1 36.5 73.8 21.2 16.6 41.1 1.04 -0.170 0.14 138.7 13.9 -0.5 85.0 128.3 9.6 35.7 72.7 20.8 16.0 39.7 1.01 -0.168 0.10 136.3 13.3 -0.2 83.9 126.4 9.2 35.1 71.8 20.5 15.5 38.6 1.00 -0.167 0.08 134.7 12.8 0.1 83.0 124.8 8.9 34.7 71.1 20.3 15.2 37.7 0.98 -0.165 0.06 133.4 11.3 1.0 79.7 119.4 7.7 32.9 68.8 19.5 14.1 34.7 0.94 -0.160 0.00 129.2 10.4 1.5 77.6 115.9 7.0 31.5 67.2 18.9 13.3 32.7 0.90 -0.156 -0.03 126.2 9.6 1.9 75.9 113.2 6.5 30.2 65.9 18.5 12.7 31.3 0.88 -0.152 -0.05 123.9 8.9 2.2 74.5 110.8 6.0 29.0 64.7 18.1 12.2 30.1 0.86 -0.145 -0.07 122.0 8.4 2.5 73.3 108.8 5.6 27.9 63.6 17.8 11.8 29.0 0.84 -0.139 -0.08 120.3 8.0 2.8 72.2 107.0 5.2 26.9 62.6 17.5 11.4 28.1 0.82 -0.135 -0.09 118.8 7.4 3.1 71.2 105.3 4.8 26.0 61.6 17.2 11.0 27.2 0.81 -0.132 -0.10 117.4 6.9 3.3 70.2 103.6 4.5 25.2 60.7 16.9 10.6 26.4 0.79 -0.130 -0.11 116.0 6.5 3.5 69.3 102.1 4.1 24.5 59.8 16.6 10.2 25.6 0.78 -0.128 -0.12 114.6 6.0 3.7 68.3 100.5 3.8 23.8 59.0 16.3 9.9 24.7 0.76 -0.126 -0.13 113.2 5.6 4.0 67.3 98.9 3.4 23.2 58.2 16.0 9.5 24.0 0.75 -0.124 -0.14 111.8 5.1 4.2 66.3 97.2 3.0 22.5 57.4 15.7 9.1 23.2 0.73 -0.122 -0.15 110.4 4.6 4.5 65.3 95.5 2.6 21.8 56.5 15.4 8.6 22.3 0.72 -0.120 -0.16 108.8 4.1 4.7 64.1 93.6 2.2 21.2 55.6 15.0 8.2 21.5 0.70 -0.118 -0.17 107.1 3.5 5.0 62.9 91.4 1.7 20.4 54.6 14.5 7.6 20.5 0.68 -0.115 -0.18 105.2 2.9 5.4 61.3 88.9 1.1 19.6 53.5 14.0 7.0 19.3 0.66 -0.112 -0.20 102.9 2.1 5.8 59.3 85.6 0.4 18.6 52.1 13.3 6.1 17.8 0.62 -0.107 -0.22 100.0 0.9 6.5 56.1 80.3 -0.8 17.1 50.1 12.2 4.7 15.7 0.57 -0.095 -0.25 96.0 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008 77,008

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