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VICTORIA (Dec 22, 2014) - British Columbia’s agri-food industry is receiving $2.5 million for 27 new projects supporting new trial crops, and the development of new agricultural products and practices.

The projects announced today include: • Testing of quinoa, flax, lentil and pea varieties suitable for growing conditions in the Peace Valley region;

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• The design and testing of novel, energy-saving LED fixtures to help producers in northern and rural areas to grow lettuces, leafy greens, micro-greens, and culinary herbs year-round while reducing energy usage by 40%.

• Development of commercial raw pet food products sourced from producers in communities throughout B.C. The funding comes from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia’s commitment under the Growing Forward 2 agreement to provide up to $13.4 million between 2013 and 2018 through the CanadaB.C. Agri-Innovation Program. Projects funded through the program must have the potential to lead to the commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies and practices. So far 63 projects have shared more than $5.8 million in funding.

Growing Forward 2 is a five-year agreement launched in 2013 that provides a $3-billion, federalprovincial-territorial government investment in innovation, competitiveness and market development.

The Canada-B.C. Agri-Innovation Program is administered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. Additional program information and

application forms are available at: http://iafbc.ca/ agri-innovation.htm Quotes: Gerry Ritz, Federal Agriculture Minister “Our government is committed to making investments that advance research and develop new opportunities for producers in our agriculture sector. The valuable improvements that result from the diverse projects we are supporting will play a significant role in ensuring that Canada’s agricultural industry continues to thrive and compete in the global marketplace.”

Norm Letnick, B.C. Minister of Agriculture “This funding supports our British Columbia agri-foods industry by nurturing innovation by encouraging fresh ideas. When doing this, it helps the sector remain competitive, while it continues to be an integral part of our Province’s economy.”

Learn More: For information on federal Growing Forward 2 programs, visit: www.agr.gc.ca/GrowingForward2 Information on Growing Forward 2 programs in British Columbia is available at: http://www2.gov. bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=EB8322DE53664C7289317 829FA25360E

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- $50,365 to pilot an auditing program that traces B.C. beef from retail distribution back to its source.

BC Grain Producers Association: - $122,796 to demonstrate the benefits of newly registered plant genetics. This project will provide local seed growers with the opportunity to produce new seed varieties and supply future commercial demand. $49,117 to determine if winter wheat can survive in northern climates with the goal of providing northern producers with a selection of wheat varieties to meet future demand.

- $73,677 to collect data on the effects of canola and wheat seeding rates on maturity and yield.

- $49,117 to explore lentils as a potential new crop for the Peace region. Results from the project will determine if lentil farming is viable in the area.

- $24,558 to explore a potential quinoa crop for

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Berry Treasure Farm Ltd.: - $10,000 to test the efficacy of high tunnels housing (similar to a greenhouse structure) over Red Currents in reducing disease and providing higher quality fruit and berries.

BC Association of Abattoirs: - $198,000 to develop commercial and community-scale product lines of locally-sourced raw pet food while advancing understanding of pet nutrition and standards of pet food safety.

- $264,900 to develop an added “marketplace” feature to the recently launched BC BeefNet - a program launched to chefs throughout the province to improve the value and full-use of cattle processed at B.C. abattoirs. The marketplace feature allows chefs to sell portions of the animal they’ve purchased to

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Quadrogen Power Systems, Inc.: - $196,996 to demonstrate how high performance gas clean-up and exhaust monitoring will allow green-

house growers to co-produce renewable heat and carbon dioxide from existing boilers. With the ability to substitute renewable biogas for natural gas, greenhouse producers can reduce their exposure to rising energy costs and lessen the carbon intensity of their operations.

Quantotech Solutions Ltd.: - $40,460 to design and test novel, energy-saving LED fixtures that will enable producers in northern and rural areas to grow lettuces, leafy greens, micro-greens, and culinary herbs yearround while reducing energy usage by 40%.

Seabreeze Dairy Farm: - $325,900 to demonstrate a nutrition recovery system for dairy manure and digestate. This project will process a combination of raw manure and digestate from their anaerobic digester to produce a value added fertilizer byproduct.

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- $198,131 to evaluate a new approach to reduce pests and pathogens in greenhouses through an environmentally sustainable disinfection system. This is a new patented technology that can reduce the overall greenhouse chemical

footprint.

Thompson Rivers University: - $112,200 to use unmanned aerial vehicles (also known as drones) equipped with infrared cameras to track

cattle movement in forested range land, and animal health at feedlots.

- $38,000 to determine the levels of K2 (a vitamin linked to regulating calcium depositions into bones) in regularfat dairy products and to research the potential market based on these health benefits.

University of British Columbia: - $67,000 for a series of linked projects focusing on animal welfare and improving the adoption of automated milking systems by B.C. dairy producers.

- $44,000 to examine best management practices to minimize the impact of grazing cattle on water quality in mixed-use watersheds.

- $33,513 to develop a decision support tool to assess risks in mixed use community watersheds and help determine which best management practices will be most effective and efficient at mitigating these risks.

Vitalus Nutrition Inc.: - $28,500 to design a process to extract Galactooligosaccharide from a by-product of the skim milk filtration process, and convert it into a marketable value added high protein food ingredient.

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- $73,677 to explore flax as a commercial crop for producers in the Peace River region.

- $49,117 to work with plant breeders to produce different varieties of wheat, barley and oats with improved yield and maturity traits for the Peace River region.

- $49,117 to study new pea varieties for the Peace River Region that can consistently be harvested before September.

Earth Renu Energy Corp.: - $45,875 to develop a potassium phosphate fertilizer using the by-products of converting food and agricultural waste to biodiesel. This technology can assist with the disposal and conversion of organic wastes to both energy and fertilizer to grow new crops.

GreenScene Agritek Inc.: - $100,000 to develop technology to remove virtually all pathogens, mold and dust, while capturing and reusing the heat from processing recycled waste horse bedding to be reused. This will provide the equine industry with a more affordable waste disposal option and safer animal bedding.

Invasive Species Council of BC: - $131,700 to reduce the sale and spread of invasive species through the horticultural industry by the development of tools and resources that will increase grower awareness and participation in relevant programs.

KRL Solutions Ltd.: - $109,904 to develop and test new, never-tried, livestock identification tags (Gumby tags) that are more likely to stay on the cattle. These tags can potentially provide a significant enhancement to traceability systems so that meat products can be more accurately traced back to the original animal.

Lower Mainland Horticultural Improvement Association: - $7,000 to test and develop carrot and parsnip varieties that meet local

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Alberta welcomes delegation from Turkey AGRI-NEWS DECEMBER 29, 2014

The visit followed a recent mission Alberta made to Turkey in June 2014.

The Governor of Erzurum along with staff from the Northeast Anatolia Development Agency visited Alberta to learn about Alberta’s livestock sector, specifically the sheep and goat genetics industry. The delegation also included a professor at Ataturk University specializing in small ruminants’ reproductive technologies and the commercial consul from the Turkish Consulate in Toronto.

“The Erzurum region of Turkey has similar weather and topography as Alberta and is one of the leading livestock regions in Turkey,” says Aarij Bashir, trade and relations officer, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “The sheep and goat industry is important culturally in Turkey, both as a source of meat and dairy, as well as rural livelihood.”

Alberta’s industry is working collaboratively with researchers to improve the genetic base of sheep and goat herds in the Erzurum region. In addition to small ruminants, Erzurum region also

has significant potential for improving the genetics for beef cattle. Based on these factors, the delegation was focused on Alberta’s livestock sector to identify areas of cooperation for a mutually beneficial trading relationship.

The group met with the Canadian Beef Breeds Council to learn about Canada’s and Alberta’s cattle sector.

“Since Erzurum has a similar winter climate as Alberta’s, the delegation was surprised to learn that cattle in Alberta stay outdoors even during the winter months,” says Bashir.

Olds College provided a tour of the

National Meat Training Centre and the group also attended AgriTrade and Farmfair International. The delegation was also able to visit several companies related to livestock genetics.

“The delegation was very pleased with their visit and indicated a willingness to increase their engagement with Alberta,” adds Bashir.

Funding for this project was provided through Growing Forward 2, a federalprovincial-territorial initiative.

Contact: Aarij Bashir 780-427-6403

On-farm retail workshop on wheels January 27 AGRI-NEWS DECEMBER 29, 2014

The On-farm Retail Workshop on Wheels tour takes place on Tuesday January 27, 2015.

“This one-day bus tour is aimed at those interested in diversifying their operations by adding a farm store,” says Karen Goad, farm direct marketing specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Grande Prairie. “We will visit three on-farm stores in central Alberta, with each store featuring a diverse product mix and unique size and set up.”

The bus departs from the Executive Royal Inn in

Leduc at 8:30 a.m. and from the Village at Pigeon Lake at 9:25 a.m.

“The first stop is Gone Green Farms which has a small farm store,” says Goad. “It features diverse farm raised meats and locally grown produce as well as country décor and gift items. This small farm store is located just off the highway and operates successfully on the honour system of payment.”

The tour continues to Brown Eggs and Lamb. “This on-farm store offers farm raised eggs, lamb, stoneground rye, whole wheat and barley flour, pancake mixes, flax seed and wool products. To round out the product line, other local producers supply seasonal produce,

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The third stop is Billyco Junction Gardens. “In 2012, the operators converted a garage into their Honeyberry Café and Farm Store where they sell a variety of farm made preserves, juices and honey. Billyco Junction hosts a wide range of value added farm centres including farmers’ market and on-site produce sales, summer CSA, U-pick, a beautiful on-farm B&B, interpretative farm tours and outdoor country wedding venue.”

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Top 5 economic drivers to watch in 2015 FARM CREDIT CANADA JANUARY 9, 2015

Highlights • The 2015 economic outlook of China and the United States points in different directions. * Growth in hired farm labour will continue at the same pace while wages are likely to increase between 2.5 to 3 per cent.

• Growth in hired farm labour will continue at the same pace while wages are likely to increase between 2.5 to 3 per cent.

• Food prices in 2015 are expected to increase faster than overall prices, although at a more moderate pace than in 2014.

• After several years of sharp increases, all signs point toward a slowing down of increases of farmland values in 2015.

In December, we gave ourselves a pretty good grade on last year’s projections. Following our 2014 review, here are our Top 5 economic drivers to watch in 2015: The Two Economic Giants Move in Opposite Directions The 2015 economic outlook of China and the United States points in different directions. The pace of increase in the U.S. gross domestic product is projected to accelerate, according to the Bank of Canada, from 2.2 per cent in 2014 to 2.9 per cent in 2015.

Chinese GDP growth is expected to slow from 7.4 per cent in 2014 to seven per cent in 2015.

It is, however, important to look beyond the headline numbers to understand the impact for agri-food markets. GDP doesn’t feed people, household income does.

Job numbers in the U.S. should continue to grow and that should push consumer confidence higher. But low labour participation should keep wage increases muted and hence projections of U.S. food expenditures are in line with the recent moderate increases in the range of two to four per cent. The slowdown in the Chinese economy is almost inevitable. But we project this slowdown will not have a negative impact on their food consumption ̶ we should still be able to grow our exports of oilseeds and red meats to China.

Canadian Agriculture Labour Market is Expected to Remain Tight in 2015 Despite Rising Wages Attracting farm labour will continue to be a challenge for many agriculture operations in 2015, despite upward pressures on wages. Over the past decade, the number of total farm workers has declined, driven by farm consolidation.

However, hired farm labour has increased at a rate of nearly one per cent per year, a slightly lower rate than the overall economy. To attract labour, farm wages have increased over three per cent a year, exceeding wage increases in most other parts of the economy.

For 2015, we expect to see these trends continue.

Growth in hired farm labour will continue at the same pace while wages are likely to increase between 2.5 to three per cent.

Food Prices March Upward Food prices in 2015 are expected to increase faster than overall prices, although at a more moderate pace than in 2014. The main culprit for this increase is meat, specifically beef and pork.

Double-digit retail price increases for beef and pork were observed last year, largely due to very tight livestock supplies, and resulting strong farm gate prices.

Futures prices indicate cattle prices will trend slightly higher in 2015, while hog prices will ease from recent highs.

Exchange rates can have a significant impact on the price producers receive. A weak Canadian dollar benefits producers who market into the U.S. as Canadian products become comparatively less expensive. Given

the softening of oil prices, it’s hard to envision a scenario in which the Canadian dollar will climb from its current level. A lower loonie should contribute to strong returns in livestock production.

Divergence in Farm Equipment Sales Strong livestock margins helped to support higher new tractor sales in 2014. However, four wheel-drive tractor sales and combines-harvesters were down approximately 20 per cent. We expect the markets for livestock equipment to remain strong in 2015 and field crop equipment to trend towards levels observed prior to 2008.

Profitability of livestock operations is projected to remain strong through 2015, especially for beef. This would result in strong demand for smaller tractors as well as other haying equipment.

Conversely, profit margins of grain and oilseed producers could remain tight and this should reduce overall demand for four-wheel-drive tractors, combines-harvesters and other field crop equipment.

Strong equipment sales over the past few years have built up inventories across the country. Buying opportunities will be present in the market for used farm equipment.

Soft Landing for Farmland Values After several years of sharp increases, all signs point toward a slowing down of increases of farmland

values in 2015.

If lower commodity prices are any indication, FCC’s Farmland Values report next spring should show less dramatic increases in 2014 farmland values throughout the country, with few exceptions.

Low interest rates and strong crop receipts have been the two driving factors behind the recent increases in value of farmland.

It is difficult to anticipate crop receipts and profit margins of grain and oilseed operations into 2015 as a lot hinges on the size of the 2015 crop, here in Canada and around the world. But supply finally caught up to demand, bringing commodity prices lower than recent record-high levels.

While higher interest rates may not be on the horizon until late 2015, there are some signs they may gradually increase.

Overall, 2015 should confirm a “soft landing” for farmland values, as land is still considered a valuable asset throughout Canada. This would mean farmland value increases would be close to the inflation rate.

Identifying some of the major drivers that will impact your business can help you maintain focus. As we progress through the year, our commitment is to check back on the issues we listed here and report on trends that impact the bottom line of Canadian agribusinesses and producers.

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Grain markets started 2015 out on a bad foot as the first trading day of the year on Friday, January 2nd was all red but the complex rebounded in the following days thanks to weather concerns and managed money changing positions. Oats, corn, (Chicago) wheat, and soybeans continue to hover over some nice even numbers of $3, $4, $6, and $10 per bushel respectively.

We certainly have the supply right now so now things become a question of where can demand pick up.

China is the obvious first place to start but it’s tough love as there’s more global competition than there’s ever been before (translation: globalization is the new norm). One thing the markets are also preparing for is the January W.A.S.D.E. report from the U.S.D.A. on Monday, January 12th. Ahead of the report, this is the time of year where we see managed money review their quarterly and annual goals, leading to a rebalancing of their portfolios as various indexes get re-weighted from 2014.

The only thing that may bring things back from the dead are more geopolitical risk and a more aggressive El Nino than scientists are currently forecasting. Sea temperatures are above average but have decreased recently, potentially lessening the chance of an event.

That being said, an El Nino actually would lead to another big crop in South America but would likely adversely affect things in Southeast Asia & Australia, where things are already dry as evidenced by the raging “catastrophic” wild fires in the Land Down Undaa. On the geopolitical side, Russia is still the main wild card but 2015 could spell some interesting times for the European Union as financial leaders there struggle to combat against deflation (this is a decline in prices of goods and services which can create a spiral of negative economic issues like higher unemployment and loan defaults, both corporately and personally). Currently, markets are watching the Greek elections where some minority challengers have suggested leaving the E.U. if they win power (a “Grexit”, if you will), and would wash their hands of the E.U. austerity loans.

In hindsight, back-to-back record production years pushed grain prices down to four-year lows by the end of September. That being said, the complex rebounded nicely in the calendar year’s fourth quarter (Q4) but they’re still at multi-year lows. For corn, things look fairly neutral right now with a large crop but US domestic and export demand remaining relatively strong, especially with China finally approving Syngenta’s Vipterra variety (although the Duracade variety still hasn’t been approved). The big question for the coarse grain in 2015 are acres as margins become tighter around the $4/bushel level that many companies are forecasting. Conversely, what doesn’t go into corn will likely get seeded with soybeans in the US but South American production is that scary cloud in the distance that will continue to put downside pressure on the oilseed complex if good weather persists. Some very bearish market analysts are already starting to call for $7 soybeans come Fall 2015. Canola may see some moves to the upside if more negative headlines appear regarding the E.U. pesticide ban & its effect on rapeseed crops there. As for wheat, we can expect things to remain volatile over the next 6 months (mostly thanks to Russia), but because of the significant available supply, you shouldn’t expect 2012/13 prices in 2015.

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Proposed modernization of the Canada Grain Act has the potential to benefit Canadian grain growers proposals have the potential to directly enhance producer income security.

The Grain Growers are looking forward to consultations with government which will provide clarification on specific elements in the Act. This engagement process is vital to ensuring that Bill C-48 will benefit all stakeholders.

“We expect to hold productive conversations throughout this process as we work to get it right for everyone,” concluded Mr. Stanford.

The Grain Growers of Canada provides a strong national voice for over 50,000 active and successful grain, oilseed and pulse producers through its 14 provincial and regional grower groups, representing wheat, durum, barley, canola, oat, corn, soybean, pea, lentil, rye, and triticale farmers from across Canada. Our mission and mandate is to pursue a policy environment that maximizes global competitiveness and to influence federal policy on behalf of independent Canadian grain farmers and their associations.

OTTAWA, December 11, 2014 – Bill C-48, The Modernization of Canada’s Grain Industry Act, tabled this week in the House of Commons contains proposed changes which are welcomed by the Grain Growers of Canada.

This Act is another step in the modernization of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) and will help to reinforce Canada’s reputation as a reliable exporter of top quality grain.

“Canadian farmers are proud of the strong international reputation we have worked hard to earn,” said Grain Growers of Canada President Gary Stanford.

“The CGC is a key player in maintaining that good standing.”

Among other measures, Bill C-48 would grant authority to the CGC to administer a Producer Compensation Fund to protect producers in the event that a licensee refuses to pay for grain deliveries, and also extends the right for a producer to seek binding determination of grade and dockage on deliveries to processing facilities, grain dealers, and container loading elevators. Both

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Negative prairie temperatures a plus for winter wheat FARM CREDIT CANADA JANUARY 9, 2015

by Richard Kamchen An Alberta clipper that brought snow and deepfreeze temperatures to the Canadian Prairies was a plus for winter wheat crops, which had become vulnerable to winter kill during a preceding period of unusually warm weather.

“Most of the heavier precipitation fell in a line roughly from Edmonton down into central Saskatchewan and then southwestern Manitoba, through into North Dakota,” says CWB director of weather and market analysis Bruce Burnett. “Most places did get some snowfall, but not necessarily the same as places that got five to 10 centimeters.”

Snowfall was highly variable, with areas outside that line getting lesser amounts. Parts of Winnipeg

received up to 14 centimeters of snow Friday and Saturday.

It was a welcome event for winter crops after mild weather during parts of December left some fields bare as it melted protective snow cover.

The clipper rang in the New Year and the snow it brought was followed by cold arctic air. Extreme wind chill plunged temperatures down to -40 C across the Prairies, and even lower in some parts late last week and early this week.

“The amounts of snow cover that we did get were probably sufficient to protect the wheat from these cold temperatures,” Burnett says.

Still, there remain parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan that will eventually need more snowfall, he adds. One area that might be of concern is southern Alberta, where snow amounts weren’t as significant as what fell in central and northern parts of the province,

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Winter wheat acreage fell significantly this fall, a combination of the late harvest and winter wheat quality issues from the previous year, Burnett says.

Statistics Canada last month pegged 2014 Prairie winter wheat seedings at 665,000 acres, down sharply from 1.13 million last year.

“It was down the most in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” he says.

The fall harvest in the areas of those provinces that normally plant winter wheat finished later than normal, which hindered winter wheat seeding operations.

Winter wheat growing areas in Alberta, though, which are located mostly in the south, happened to be one of the earliest areas to harvest last autumn.

David Dyck Staff Writer, Dec 18-2015 Times are quite literally changing in Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, as council decided to go ahead and eliminate daylight savings time.

Come March, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality will jump ahead an hour to match the time in the Peace Region.

An informal poll over the course of the municipal election indicated a strong inclination by voters to shift to Mountain Standard without daylight savings time.

Over a thousand residents stated that they’d like to make the change, while fewer than 400 voted to stay as is.

“That was a pretty clear signal to council that that is what people wanted to do,” said Randy McLean, the municipality’s chief administrative officer.

“We’re going to advise everyone that we’re staying on the same time in the spring.”

At a Dec. 8 council meeting it was decided to implement the wishes of the majority. Clocks will spring ahead an hour on March 8.

“I don’t think there’s any real way to do it other than to just do it, that’s basically what Fort St. John and Dawson Creek did [in the 70s],” said McLean.

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AlbertaPork, January 6, 2015 The Antimicrobial Stewardship & Pain Mitigation in Livestock: Current Developments Conference takes place January 27, 2015 in Olds, Alberta, at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites. Presented by various livestock industry and government organizations, this conference will address current trends, social responsibility and up to date research. This one-day event promises to offer insight on topics of interest for veterinarians, research scientists, stakeholders, producers and livestock caretakers alike.

The conference begins at 9:30 am with registration and coffee followed by opening address at 9:45 am by the Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency and Growing Forward 2 representatives. The morning technical sessions begin at 10 am with Dr. Tim McAllister speaking about the importance of antimicrobial stewardship. Following at 10:30 am is Dr. Ed Pajor speaking about the importance of pain mitigation in livestock from a welfare standpoint. The morning will wrap up with sessions from Dr. Sherry J. Hannon and Dr. Karen SchwartzkopfGenswein, both speaking respectively about antimicrobial resistance and pain mitigation from a management perspective. A complimentary lunch will be served offering delegates the opportunity to socialize and network prior to the afternoon “select-a-sessions.”

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112.9

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61.4 17.6

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1.6

69.4 24.5

Barley

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22.3

28.2

1.4

52.3

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11.3

5.6

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62.4 25.6 36.1 350.2

77.2 12.6 1.9 263.5

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167.2 39.3 0.8 2.3 38.1 712.3

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Sask 134.1 127.2 25.5 67.5 0.5 4.6 71.4 24.3 15.0 470.1

Alta 248.9 12.4 2.7 19.4 6.1 82.5 25.3 3.2 400.5

B.C. 10.1 1.6 1.1 1.5 0.5 14.8

Total 481.0 139.6 35.7 88.6 0.5 11.7 203.2 51.5 0.7 4.4 18.3 1,035.2

Crop Year-to-Date Producer Deliveries - to Jan 4, 2015 Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye

Man 1,548.6 188.0 24.4 24.2

Sask 3,226.3 1,980.1 375.9 509.3 8.0

Alta 2,768.3 346.4 53.0 368.9 1.0

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Total 7,622.3 2,326.5 636.5 917.6 33.2

Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans

27.0 819.7 7.8 20.8 56.4

229.9 1,860.0 794.1 1.8

41.3 1,824.3 755.9 0.2 1.3

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Sask 3,290.9 2,048.6 394.7 490.1 7.1 198.5 1,743.4 753.4

Alta 2,861.3 402.8 51.7 322.1 1.7 38.2 1,794.4 735.2

B.C. 86.7 21.1 15.3 63.7 13.6

Total 7,842.3 2,451.4 629.2 855.3 28.7 262.6 4,330.0 1,510.0

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Sask 563.4

Alta 483.0

B.C. 9.7

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of January 8 , 2015

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Open 0.00 0.00 448.30 445.20 Open 0-0 580-0 585-0 587-4 Open 0-0 620-6 624-0 625-0 Open 0-0 615-6 621-6 628-4 Open 302-2 304-0 307-6 Open 1051-4 1054-6 1059-4 Open 33.39 33.15 33.32 Open 368.5 353.9 347.3 Open 396-4 404-6 411-4

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Low 430.54 0.00 447.10 443.90 Low 584-0 568-0 572-6 576-4 Low 514-0 606-2 610-6 612-6 Low 740-6 607-6 614-2 620-6 Low 301-0 302-4 307-4 Low 1042-6 1047-0 1052-4 Low 33.18 33.15 33.32 Low 361.5 346.8 341.6 Low 392-6 401-2 408-0

Prev. Stl. 433.60 463.20 449.20 445.80 Prev. Stl. 596-0 579-4 584-0 587-6 Prev. Stl. 515-1 620-0 623-4 625-0 Prev. Stl. 750-4 615-6 622-2 629-2 Prev. Stl. 301-6 304-0 307-6 Prev. Stl. 1052-6 1056-2 1061-4 Prev. Stl. 32.98 33.16 33.32 Prev. Stl. 368.5 354.0 348.0 Prev. Stl. 396-2 404-6 411-4

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Weekly Grain Report - January 8, 2015

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January 8, 2015

January 1, 2015

December 11, 2014

January 9, 2014

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North West

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-

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North East

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-

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January 1, 2015

December 11, 2014

January 9, 2014

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+0.91 vs Jan/15

+0.68 vs Mar/14

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Dec 29/14-Jan 2/15

Dec 8 - 12, 2014

Jan 6 - 10, 2014

Peace

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-

$4.76

$3.86

North West

$4.05

-

$4.42

$3.67

North East

$4.10

-

$4.00

$3.84

Central

$4.22

-

$4.92

$3.78

South

$4.46

-

$4.74

-

Barley

Jan 5 - 9, 2015

Dec 29/14-Jan 2/15

Dec 8 - 12, 2014

Jan 6 - 10, 2014

Peace

$2.29

-

$1.52

$2.23

North West

$3.32

-

$2.98

$2.60

North East

$3.47

-

$3.18

$2.62

Central

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-

$2.81

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Jan 6 - 10, 2014

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$142.00

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

CHAROLAIS

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

GELBVIEHS

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

HEREFORDS

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

LIMOUSIN

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

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

RED POLL

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

SALERS

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

SHORTHORNS

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

SIMMENTALS

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

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

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Winter Water

By Stacy Pritchard, Extension & ASB Coordinator (PCBFA) Water vs. Snow – Facts, Science & Management The reasons we use extended winter grazing programs are numerous and range from economics, soil health, manure management, water quality management and forage yield increase, among others. One of the challenges faced by pro-ducers is how to water animals in these systems. The use of remote winter watering systems solves this issue, but what if there isn’t a water source on the field we’ll be using to swath-graze, or in the hayfield we plan on bale grazing? Is having your cows rely on snow as a water source a viable option? First, let’s look at some facts about winter watering.

Facts • Bred heifers and dry cows require between 20 and 33L for water per day.

In the winter a good average to use is 20L/cow/d and lactating animals require 50% more water than dry cows.

• Cattle get water from 3 sources – liquid water provides the most, they also get water from their feed, and finally, a small amount from metabolic processes.

• Watering on dugouts and cutting holes in ice for animals to water is risky – to both people and animals.

• Cattle snow-grazing consume snow all day, rather in 1-2 visits to a trough.

• Snow-grazing is a learned behaviour, and typically has an adjustment period of 1-3 days.

Science There have been a number of studies conducted comparing snow as a water source, and many of them have been done in Alberta. Here is a summary of the results of this work: (sources: Young, Tennessen & Degen 1980; Young, Degen & Tennessen 1980; Degen & Young 1984; Degen & Young 1990) • Heat of digestion melt snow and warms it to body temperature.

• Feed intake of animals using snow as a water source does not change in most circumstances.

• The form of water does affect

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energy requirements. Since snow is consumed slowly and all day, the rumen temperature is minimally affected, however when cattle water from troughs, they consume all their water for the day in 1-2 visits, where the large volume of cold water can drop the rumen temperature quickly.

• If water is limited, cattle will consume snow to compensate, and cattle with access to water will still snow-graze.

• Studies have shown no change in feed intake & rate of gain or in milk output of lactating cows.

• Cows consume 14-20kg of snow/ day to meet water requirements (Degen & Young, 1990) • It takes 10cm of snow to get 1cm of water.

Management What may be more important than the science, is how snow-grazing is managed. On the second page of this issue we talk about how no winter watering system is maintenance-free, and the same applies to snow-grazing. Proper management is the key to making all winter watering systems successful.

Many of these management suggestions are applicable to any wintering system.

• Snow must be clean and soft in order to be used as a water source - cattle must be able to lick large quanti-ties into their mouths. Trampled, crusted or snow with lots of ice crystals make it difficult for cattle to con-sume enough to meet their requirements.

• Monitor herd for water intake; decreased feed intake usually follows inadequate water consumption. This leads to loss of condition.

• Cows should be in good body condition (BCS>3) if they are to snowgraze as their only water source.

• Snow-grazing is a learned behaviour. By including cows who have experience snow-grazing, new animals will learn quicker. The transition period can still be 1-3 days.

• An alternative water source must be available – conditions may change to where animals can’t meet water requirements.

• Ensure that cattle have a balanced ration, so they are meet all of their protein, energy and mineral requirements too.

• Provide shelter and bedding (windbreaks allow cattle to get out of harsh winds).

There are a number of things to consider when it comes to providing water to livestock in the winter, but it is essential that a reliable water source is available. In the next pages we’ll see more options for winter water.

Canadian farmers are an innovative bunch and some of the watering systems being used as an alternative to heated water bowls can definitely be categorized as innovative.

Nowadays there are several commercial options when it comes to winter watering systems, the important thing to remember is that none are maintenance free. Any kind of system that depends on water remaining liquid in a climate that has the potential to be -30°C or colder on a regular basis will require maintenance. The amount of maintenance can vary though, depending on the type of system that is used.

Geothermal Watering Systems The key to designing a winter watering system is to prevent freezing.

This can be done by supply-ing heat, reducing heat loss from the water, or to drain the water below the frost line when ani-mals aren’t watering. Geothermal heat is a popular choice for use in winter watering systems. This concept is utilized by the majority of the commercial watering systems available.

The main differences in these systems comes from the above-ground component, ie. how the water is delivered to livestock.

The basics of a geothermal watering system involve a water source of course, and a water supply line within an insulated tube. The supply line enters the insulated tube below the frost line, and depending on the system, water either remains in the line at all times, or is allowed to drain back below the frost line when the waterer is not in use. Another standard feature of these systems is a layer of frost limiting Styrofoam or an insulated pad around the waterer that helps to prevent cattle from punching out the ground around the waterer and also prevents frost around the system.

The insulated tube, whether it’s a culvert or even industrial tires, contains the geothermal warmth, and keeps the

supply line from freezing As previously mentioned, the primary difference in these systems is how livestock access the water, the options vary from continuous access, to animal operated or motion activated. In the following sections we’ll go through some of these geothermal or wet-well based systems as well as some other systems.

Ice-Free Geothermal Waterers This is a good example of how geothermal heat can be used to keep water available to livestock, even in the coldest winter. With this system, cattle have direct access to water through a drinking tube. The tube has a small diameter and therefore, the heat of the water can keep it ice-free. The water level is regulated with a float and valve, and the float level must be adjusted to that cattle can reach the water. These systems do have the potential of developing an ice-plug in extremely cold weather, in which case the plug would need to be cleared.

Tire Geothermal Waterers

Basic design of a geothermal watering system (Remote Winter Watering Systems for Beef Cattle—MAFRI) Continued pg 15

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Coccidiosis in beef calves Coccidiosis is a diarrhea disease causes by a protozoan organism. Its life cycle is a combination of environmental as well as gastrointestinal. The oocysts (eggs) are excreted into the environment by sheading non-clinical adult animals, and sheading infected calves. As high as 30% of non-clinical cows can be excreting the bug in their feces, this creates a source of infection for calves. The oocysts can be quite resistant to the environment. They can survive over the winter especially if the season is mild and there is buildup of fecal material. Clean weaning pens and calving areas are very important for disease prevention.

Who is susceptible?

Animals under 12 months of age are susceptible to the disease. This includes newborns, all the way to calves that have been newly weaned (7-9months).

Clinical disease is a combination or environmental contamination, immune status of the animal and environmental stressor like weaning and cold weather.

What does clinical disease look like?

Signs associated with coccidiosis include: watery diarrhea with mucus and/or blood, straining to defecate +/- associated rectal prolapse, decreased appetite, depression, and staining of the hind quarters with bloody diarrhea. The duration of diarrhea typically last 5-6days, however in young animals the disease can be quite severe. In calves 4-8weeks of age death rates can be as high as 7-20%. Older animals can have

Winter Water These systems are typically built from used industrial mining tires. With this system, a stack of tires is buried in the ground and around the water supply-line.

The best tires to use still have a very thick layer of rubber, as the thicker the rubber, the higher the insulating value of the tire.

The tires contain the geothermal

self-limiting diarrhea, or simply failure to thrive and gain.

In older calves (6-10months) a nervous form of coccidiosis can be seen as soon as 24hours after the onset of diarrhea. This appears as muscle tremors, convulsions, and an inability to rise. Some animals recover but mortality of this form can be as high as 80-90%.

What’s available for treatment?

As far as treatment goes, it can be difficult. There are medications (such as amprol) that can be put in the feed or water or that can be given directly by mouth to affected cattle. It is also important to support the calves with electrolytes and fluids to prevent dehydration. Unfortunately once the bloody diarrhea shows up the intestines are already damaged so treatment isn’t as effective as prevention. For more information on treatment of coccidiosis, please contact a veterinarian. The key to managing this disease is prevention.

Prevention As with most diseases, prevention is more important and effective than treatment. Historically, we have recommended feeding Bovatec C® or Rumensin® to beef cattle for 3 weeks prior to calving to decrease the shedding of the oocysts from the cows, which in turn results in the calves being exposed to less coccidia. Unfortunately with strict CFIA regulations, it is increasingly difficult for clients to purchase Bovatec C®. Pellets can be purchased

heat, which keeps the supply line thawed, and also heats the bottom of the trough-tire and keeps the water on the surface liquid for livestock. This system operates with a pump-triggered float, which is also a draw-back for this system, as the float can often freeze in the thin layer of ice overnight.

This system needs to be checked daily to make sure the float hasn’t frozen.

Motion Controlled Water Bowls This type of system is quite versatile and can be run off either a dugout, where the water is gravity fed, or off a well or pressurized line. These

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systems require power to run the motion eye and the pump, and this power can be supplied by tying into the power grid or by using solar panels to recharge deep-cycle batteries. These sys-tems utilize a wet well, where the waterline is below the frostline. Livestock simply walk up to the water bowl, where the motion eye detects them, and triggers the pump, which pumps water from the wet well up into the waterbowl. After the animals have left, the water drains out of the waterbowl, back down into the wet well. This type of system doesn’t leave any water in the bowl to freeze, and there is no learning curve for the cattle.

Access should be limited so that the eye will see livestock as they approach specifically for water, this can be done easily by having the bowl only accessible from one side.

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contained Rumensin and are effective in the control of this disease. Alternatively, a medication called toltrazuril can be given by mouth to calves during their first week of life. This drug is active against the multiplying intracellular form of the coccidia which results in prevention of the disease. Creep feeding calves once they are old enough, and feeding weaned calves Ionophores such as Monensin can reduce their own intestinal numbers of cociddia hence prevent clinical disease. Ionophores are also very well known to improve feed efficiency and prevent bloat which is another benefit of their use.

For more information on the product toltrazuril, contact the clinic. On top of this good calving ground management and nutrition is important, as it is in all cases of scours in calves. Good nutrition ensures good quality colostrum in the cows and strong immune systems that are capable of handling infections in the calves. Good calving ground management, such as adequate bedding, good drainage, and not overstocking, helps to decrease the amount of manure the calves ingest when they are born or are nursing which reduces the amount of infectious agents they get into their intestines. Feeding weaned calves ionophores is essential to the prevention of disease.

Weaning and cold weather stresses dampen their immune response.

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future needs. This will enable chronic issues, like infrastructure and capacity, to be addressed more holistically, and lead to programming to help grow beef demand and bridge to where industry wants to be in the future.”

Developed by industry for industry, the National Beef Strategy seeks to position the Canadian beef industry as the most trusted and competitive high quality beef cattle producer in the world recognized for its superior quality, safety, value, innovation and sustainable production methods.

Atchison said that moving forward with a unified approach will require the same flexibility beef producers demonstrate as they adjust business plans to manage unanticipated challenges thrown in their way. “This strategy is something all stakeholders in the industry can buy into. There’s strength in numbers and by working together we will build a stronger and more robust industry capable of meeting and responding to the opportunities now and into the future,” he said.

Learn more about how stakeholders can achieve a dynamic and profitable Canadian cattle and beef industry at www.beefstrategy.com.

The National Beef Strategy is a collaborative effort

by Canadian national beef sector organizations including the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canadian Beef Breeds Council, Canada Beef Inc., Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (and its provincial member associations), and National Cattle Feeders’ Association.

The National Beef Strategy promotes a united approach to position the Canadian beef industry for greater profitability, growth and continued production of a high quality beef product of choice in the world.

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Canada’s beef sector organizations have responded to the challenge with the creation of the National Beef Strategy. A collaborative effort of national and provincial beef sector organizations, the National Beef Strategy provides the framework for how the organizations can work together to best position the Canadian beef industry for greater profitability, growth and continued production of a high quality beef product of choice in the world.

Released publicly today, the National Beef Strategy proposes a united path forward to meeting these challenges and opportunities with a goal to benefit all sectors of the beef industry. Martin Unrau and Trevor Atchison, co-chairs of the National Beef Strategic Planning Group and members of the Canadian Beef Advisors, a group of experienced beef sector professionals leading the implementation of the National Beef Strategy, believe the beef industry needs to adapt and evolve to stay relevant. The Strategy is the way to move the industry forward, together.

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Producers and grazing management AGRI-NEWS JANUARY 6, 2015

Each grazing management year comes with opportunities to make a difference and learn new or improve techniques.

“Many of the skilled grazing managers I talk to are real systems thinkers,” says Grant Lastiwka, forage, livestock business specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD). “Just by listening to how they put the pieces together, I get creative ideas on how to address some of the grazing projects I am working on.”

Excellent grazing management is a complicated system, and every year is different. While that is true, Jim Gerrish, a wise grazing mentor, says it’s simpler than that. He says, “It takes grass to grow grass. Keep working on building the best ‘green solar panel’ on each 43,560 square feet of land that you graze.”

Spring is the time when the plant growing season is largely set up. That is when managing grazing has the greatest effect on determining the length of the grazing season. Grazing management actions taken during this time set-up the potential for the year’s forage yield to be at its maximum, or not. As another grazier mentioned, “The grazing year end is not October or November, it is next April when forage growth restarts again. If you want to be profitable in the cattle business, it is a 365-day grazing game of thinking.”

Spring time in grazing should be viewed as a time when a grazing system strategy starts its new cycle. In northern climates, spring grazing is especially crucial because the growing season is short. The forage period of very active growth in Alberta is about 60 growing days (mid-May to mid-July). This rapid growth period will be earlier and shorter in drier regions of the province; less in the north where the period of long daylight is short; less in areas of fewer frost free days; varies depending on forage species growth types; varies with plant species health due to previous year’s management; and, varies with fertility.

“Early spring grazing season is about a ‘45-day game’ once-over across the whole farm, which sets up many new plant tillers for re-growth thereafter,” says Lastiwka. “If management is successful, you’ll have a 10 watt and not a 3 watt solar panel feeding your plant roots and soil on each pasture acre. Those 45 days will vary, but in this short window of time, we want to challenge plants/pastures to perform at a maximum rate of photosynthetic capture for the one to three growing cycles that they have each year. We want these cycles to capture plant food at a maximum as long as plant vigor, nutrients, and weather conditions will allow. The captured sunlight energy is converted in the presence of carbon dioxide and water into plant/forage mass that

will be used to budget for the other 320 days of the grazing year.”

Plants that have over three leaves are healthy enough to remove some leaf area with spring grazing. Using systems thinking, well in advance, balance stocking rate to a conservative pasture carrying capacity for the grazing season length desired.

If stocking rate is balanced to carrying capacity for the desired length of grazing period, you need to start grazing early on very vigorous plants (stockpiled stands), because by the time you finish that first grazing cycle you are ending that 45-day period with this year’s plants now reaching maturity. For example, grazing new green plants before the three leaf stage, but mixed with last year’s stockpiled forage growth, means that grazing starts before much new growth occurs, but it starts on last year’s banked, stockpiled forage. By midApril or slightly later, there are new green plants growing into the cow bite zone. Some of these new green plants are less than the three leaf stage of growth, but by the time the graziers complete this very early spring grazing, they are going into forage stands of too mature green growth that is heading out.

“However, on average, you are starting at just the right time, grazing with a healthy transition for plants, animals and food for the soil rhizosphere,” says Lastiwka. “Challenging the plants in this way keeps them growing by removing the growing points that create a seed head. You are setting-up vegetative tillers to be re-growth, leaving behind a green solar panel with a varied set of pasture growth stages, and this green solar panel is set-up to be at its maximum photosynthetic and

yield potential. This solar panel has a new set of tillers growing as dense vegetative stems and leaves to be high in quality for the later season grazing. You are also feeding the soil organisms and making soil with key species like arbuscular mycorrhizae transporting carbon products into the soil in symbiotic exchange for nutrients and water going back to the plants.

“Winter time is an exciting window for forage planning in taking a wise ‘systems approach’ to the new upcoming 365-day grazing year. Remember, as it takes grass to grow grass, it takes photosynthesis fueled plant processes to make soil. Be sure to leave an active growing green solar panel of residual behind in order to maximize solar capture in a pasture’s rapid growth period, and optimize solar capture in slower plant growth periods which may be another 150 days of the year.”

Lastiwka says producers should take advantage of the winter for getting more information from grazing events put on by forage and applied research associations, and government or industry extension efforts.

“Annual AgriProfit$ business analysis done by ARD senior livestock economist Dale Kaliel shows that a 365-day grazing mentality of management is a leading edge method being applied by most cow/calf managers to cost effectively create a profitable cow/calf business.

But it is crucial that this be done with a systems approach that is wisely planned, carefully monitored, and dynamically carried out.”

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When it comes to selecting a cattle overwintering site, it’s important to factor in the proximity of nearby surface water.

“Snow melt typically occurs when the ground is still frozen,” says Karen Yakimishyn, livestock environment engineer, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), Red Deer. “Frozen ground limits the ability of runoff water to soak in and increases the flow of melt waters from the site. As such, you need to take extra consideration regarding the location of your livestock wintering site and how close you are to surface water.”

Yakimishyn says there are some regulations involved when it comes to selecting an overwintering site.

“Under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) an overwintering site, or, as it’s called in the regulations, a seasonal feeding and bedding site, is required to be at least 30 metres from common bodies

of water or the operator must ensure that runoff from the site is diverted away from the water body. The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for enforcing the regulations. For more information on how their inspectors regulate wintering sites, you can contact your local NRCB field office.”

The Growing Forward (GF) On-Farm Stewardship Program provides funding for overwintering site improvements that will help producers manage their wintering site, says Yakimishyn. “For more information on GF funding you can contact Diana Bingham through 310-FARM (3276). As well, you can contact one of ARD’s confined feeding operation (CFO) extension specialists at 310-FARM or check our website for more information on the rules, as well as for our Wintering Sites and Livestock Corrals factsheet and for information on the beneficial management practices for livestock wintering sites.”

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Sekura Livestock/Triple J offers: • Large comfortable feed and water pens • Capacity to hold 3,500 head sales • Show alley pre-sort to single owner cattle • 12-15 order buyers at every sale Give us a call today to market your livestock!

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Northern Classic SimmentaL & Charolais Sale 1:00 p.m.

Friday, March 13, 2015 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB

Jay Dawn Farms Jason & Nikki McQuaig (780)568-2647 or (780)933-5530 Willow Creek Simmentals The Klassens, Mike, Mari & Family Mike-(780)957-2814 or Colby-(780)832-6714

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Cow-Calfenomics 2014/2015

MACKENZIE

AGRI-NEWS DECEMBER 29, 2014

RED ANGUS

Registered Pioneer Herd - Established 1962

44thAnnual Bull Sale NEWE DAT

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Thursday March 19, 2015 @ 1:00pm

Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Mart Dawson Creek, BC

OFFERING

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Ken or Rebecca Mackenzie 780-836-2049 or kenmac@abnorth.com To View Catalogue go to: www.mackenzieredangus.ca Sales Rep: D. Trapper Green (c) 780.837.0171

“Cow-Calfenomics is an information session designed for Alberta’s beef producers,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton. “The series focuses on enhancing farm business management knowledge and demonstrating tools available to enhance decision-making skills.

“After a very successful tour in the south, we are now going north in January. And we’re pleased to announce that Al Mussell will be joining us to speak on meat and cattle fundamentals for herd planning - opportunities and threats to expanding the cow herd.”

Al Mussel most recently was a senior research associate at the George Morris Centre. His areas of research expertise are farm management, agricultural marketing and farm income policies. He also teaches finance and marketing to participants in the Centre's executive management programs. Prior to joining the George Morris Centre, Al worked as an economist in the milk procurement division of Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Minnesota.

Al holds bachelors and masters degrees in agricultural economics from the University of Guelph, and a doctorate in agricultural economics from the University of Minnesota, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.

Session topics include: Meat and Cattle Fundamentals for Herd Planning - Opportunities and Threats to Expanding the Cow Herd - Al

Mussell Linking Pasture Systems to Optimize Beef Performance and Profit - Grant Lastiwka Transition Tactics - John Reid The Beef Cow Investment - Freeman Iwasiuk Managing Prosperity in the Beef Industry - Rick Dehod A Helping Hand; HR Strategies for the Ranch and Farm - Abby Verstraete A Producer's Perspective; Innovative Business Models There will be three sessions in January: January 20 - Grande Prairie - Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - 8:30 a.m. for coffee and registration with session running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

January 21 - Barrhead - Summerdale Community Hall - 9:00 a.m. for coffee and registration with session running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

January 22 - Vermilion - Vermilion Regional Centre - 9:00 a.m. for coffee and registration with session running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration fee is $25, and lunch is provided with registration. Registration for students is free and compliments of the Alberta Beef Producers. To register, call the Ag-Info Center at 1-800-3876030.

To view last year’s presentations go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca\cowcalfenomics Contact: Rick Dehod 780 427-4466

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Saturday, April 11 • 1:00 pm Vold, Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek

30+ Red and Black Bulls Also on offer: Select group of replacment heifers

Mark & Ginger Zahacy Box 2139 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Email: zahacy@telus.net

Phone (780) 523-5356 Cell (780) 523-1356

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Even My Wife... Loves cows!

375

BULLS

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale “Canada’s Bulls” Saturday, Jan 31, 2015

12 noon MST

Lloydminster, AB/SK • All cattle in heated facility! • Free Beef Lunch 11 a.m.

My family and I have spent more than 40 years supplying in excess of 10,000 bulls to Canada’s commercial cow men. We’re sincere and solid. You have my word we’ll look after your business in a caring, friendly manner. Read what our customers have to say, then this year call me for your bulls. Sincerely, Mac

We sell and deliver for free, hundreds of bulls all across canada. Here's what our customers say...

“We used your Super Baldie bull for 11 years, he was the best bull we ever had. We keep daughters and really improved our herd. When we sold him he was still going strong and in great shape. I think you run a wonderful operation and I want to thank you so much for that bull.”

— B. Hogg, MB “The Sight Unseen Purchase Program you offer, coupled with a rock solid reputation, unquestioned convenience and a large battery of quality, affordable sale bulls has again made bull buying from your ranch a pleasure.”

— J. Comrie, MB “Our ranch has been using M.C. Quantock Livestock bulls for over 10 years. We presently have over 50 Red Angus, Super Baldies and Black Super Baldies in our pen. We have had great success calving from April 5 to May 20. Our Baldie calves sold September at Dawson Creek at the top market. We sold 1300 calves in 1 hour and could have sold more if we had them. Thanks Mac and family, your great line of bulls makes a difference in our herd.

— N. Combell and Sons, AB

“Excellent service, the only place we buy our bulls.

Small birth weight calves, excellent growth. Our calves are weaning steadily heavier in the last 5 years, better replacement heifers, better genetics.”

— D & G Lyons, AB “It is a pleasure to do business with you. Never yet have I been disappointed with Sight Unseen purchases. Best of all, I like the temperament of your bulls and Mac’s integrity and reliability is tops with me.”

— D. Armstrong, MB “I must say, I couldn’t have picked a better bull myself, so thanks — calves hit the ground running, lots of vigor, the bull passed on this good disposition and conformation.”

— G. Gramlich, AB “Nothing but a positive experience. Even being a small producer, you have treated me like I was important to you.”

—S. Goldie, SK

“Pleased with the RA bulls, good shape when they arrived and at the end of the dry summer in MB remained in good condition.” — K & G Archibald, MB

“We had problems with one of our bulls. We called Mac and he took it back and made an adjustment. We had had the bull one year. Very pleased with your service and prompt reply. I have been very satisfied. You take a professional approach to your business. Something that is often neglected in agriculture.” — L & R Cooper, SK

“The bulls always do good and any problems I’ve had were solved immediately. Bull loaned free of charge.

Keep up the great service. Thanks.”

— J. Sykes, MB

“We bought 2 bulls over the phone. I met Mac in Bonnyville and was very pleased. The bulls were exactly what we were told we were getting.”

— R. Ulliac, AB

“Extremely pleased with our sight unseen purchase and would not hesitate to buy this way again. Our local vet remarked, ‘That’s one heck of a nice bull.’”

— D. Parkin, SK “I thought our Charolais bull was not working and you replaced him promptly. We were will satisfied.”

— Cayenne Ranches, AB “The bulls are excellent and we have no trouble. We run 30 bulls which are all hybrids.” — J & G Naylen, MB “Very impressed with how smooth and fast the sale ran, to run that many bulls in that amount of time was truly impressive. It was also reassuring to know that you were there after the bull had been delivered to ensure that everything was okay.”

— B. Wilson, SK “We needed an unexpected bull and Mac delivered an excellent bull on the day and time he said. Very nice to deal with people who respect your time.”

– Crowley's, SK “The bulls, the sale, the service is second to none.

Buying from M.C. Quantock for the past 3 years has been a huge stepping stone for the ranch. It is always a pleasure to deal with you.”

— JV Ranch, MB “Just got home with my bull, great head, real good feet and legs, clean in the shoulder and thick bull. I was nervous about this Sight Unseen Purchase thing,

never done it before. I was impressed with the bull and the way you do business.”

— R. Mattison, MB “Very impressed with your sale. The best one I have attended in 30 years of ranching. Quality of cattle was excellent and the sale went smooth and fast. I was impressed with the quality of people you having working for you and how well they worked under the stress of the day.”

— B. Howell, BC “I’m 100% satisfied with the quality of bulls I’ve bought with your Sight Unseen system. When taking delivery I’ve always felt I’ve gotten more value than I paid for.

Your integrity is appreciated.” — M. Carr, ON “I was very satisfied as a first time buyer ‘Sight Unseen’ — you deserve a huge amount of praise for your ‘Pay in full when delivered and sight unseen policy.’ Keep up the good work.”

— D. Denis, SK “Being able to buy a bull over the phone is great peace of mind, and Mac was very easy to talk to and is very knowledgeable about his bulls. The bulls I got were perfect. It was as if I was at the sale. I am 100% satisfied and will buy again from M.C. Quantock.”

— M. Arnold, SK “I’m really impressed with the bull you suggested. I wanted a long, deep, thick, meaty bull and that’s exactly what I got. I’ve been to a lot of sales in MB this spring and this bull would be a high seller at any of them.”

— J. Brown, MB

Everything is on our new website (www.mcquantock.com or www.canadasbulls.com), catalogues, video, hundreds of pictures...… View it today or just call 1-800-561-bull (2855) or email us at mcquantock@hotmail.com and we’ll send you your very own catalogue and DVD.

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Call Mac... 1-800-561-BULL (2855)

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Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.

2014...

Henry, Morris, Don and everyone at Vold Jones & Vold in Dawson Creek, whether they are working the loading docks, weighing and sorting, moving them in, out and all about, cooking the meals, serving the coffee or making sure that everyone gets paid, would like to say “Thank You” for making VJV a part of your cattle operation in 2014 and they look forward to working with you in 2015.

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‘Since 1957’

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Dawson Creek, BC Bonded & Licensed Livestock Dealers

SALES EVERY THURSDAY @ 10:00 A.M. – INTERNET MARKET REPORT: www.vjvauction.com Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com – Email: dawson@vjvauction.com

MARKET REPORT On Thursday December 18, 2014, 515 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Holstein Cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls

120.00-129.00 90.00-115.00 N/A 130.00-150.00 120.00-140.00 125.00-145.00

Good Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers Cow/calf pairs younger Older Cows Milk Cows

1800.00-2600.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A

195.00-210.00 200.00-220.00 205.00-228.00 210.00-240.00 235.00-260.00 245.00-295.00 290.00-320.00 300.00-340.00

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

January 2014 Thursday, Jan 22

Regular Cattle Sale

10:00 a.m.

Thursday, Jan 29

Regular Cattle Sale

10:00 a.m.

Thursday, Feb 5

Regular Cattle Sale

10:00 a.m.

Thursday, Feb 12

Regular Cattle Sale

10:00 a.m.

Thursday, Feb 19

Regular Cattle Sale

10:00 a.m.

Thursday, Feb 26

Regular Cattle Sale

10:00 p.m.

Watch for these bull sales in 2015

STOCKERS & FEEDERS ood Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

Sales Calendar

175.00-198.00 190.00-206.00 195.00-212.00 200.00-222.00 220.00-255.00 235.00-270.00 250.00-280.00 260.00-300.00

For more info go to www.vjvauction.com

March 9

Spring Select Bull & Female Sale (Simmental) 1:00 p.m.

March 19

44th Annual Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale (Angus) 1:00 p.m.

March 21

Bar 4A Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Angus) 1:00 p.m.

March 26

North Country Ranchland Bull Sale (Simmental) 1:00 p.m.

March 28

42nd Annual All Breed Bull Sale (Angus, Hereford, Simmental) 1:00 p.m.

April 2

Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale (Limousin) 1:00 p.m.

April 9

Bar B Charolais Bull Sale (Charolais) 1:00 p.m.

April 11

North Point Angus Bull Sale (Angus) 1:00 p.m.

Go to www.vjvauction.com/Web2010/VJVDawson/VJVDawson.html for 2015 dates

Contact Our Reps For Current Market Trends, Prices, Booking Of Cattle Into The Auction Mart Or Satellite Sales

Dawson Creek Auction “Mile Zero City” | 301 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C.

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Gen Mgr: Don Fessler 250-719-5561 • Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 • VJ & V Main Office (Ponoka, AB): 403-783-5561 VOLD JONES & VOLD FIELDMEN: ALBERTA: TRAPPER GREEN Eaglesham: (c)780.837.0171

ALBERTA: NEIL CAMPBELL Rycroft: 780.765.3054 (c)780.814-4113

BRITISH COLUMBIA: ART PATTERSON Dawson Creek: 250.782.6500 (c) 250.784.4307

BRITISH COLUMBIA: RON KRAMER Fort St. John: 250.827.3245 (c) 250.793.2713

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STONY PLAIN 1-800-290-5489

AGRITERRA

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Sales: GRANDE PRAIRIE Lavern Sawatzky 1-800-668-3955 780-512-1580, Roger Obrigewitch FOR MORE USED EQUIPMENT LISTINGS, PLEASE CALL ONE OF OUR DEALERSHIPS OR VISIT US ONLINE! 780-832-8502

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3 X 2005 SPRA-COUPE’S

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2 X 2014 DEMO CH MT955CS

5 X MF 9790S

2002 CH MT865

2004 GL R65

2008 JD 9870

2009 JD 9630T

2011 MF 9895

2011 RG 994

2011 SC 7660

2012 CH 540C

2014 DEMCO 1400

2014 DEMO CH 540C

2014 REM VRX GRAIN VACS

2014 RG 1100

Please contact us for details on our complete New and Used inventory

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

Spirit River

JAN 1 - 30 ROGATO

Fax: 864-3468,

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

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www.rossequip.ca

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Jan 9 - 2015

Call for a Quote

Versatile 550 In Stock Call for a Quote

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35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp,600/65R28,

16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, H/D Trans, HID lite msrp $209,300 2014 167,900 $159,999

Call for a Quote Call for a Quote 2014 DT550 Versatile 550 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera *535,100 36” Tracks, introductory offer 468,700 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $35,400

2014 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *475100 800/70R38 Firestone 394,700

LEASE to Own this 550 Versatile Tractor 10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $30,340 + rv

2013 310 Versatile 310hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders L/3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto *278050 20.8R42D, 16.9R30S 223,300

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$14,155

Free form 10’ hydraulic roller add Free form 10’ manual winch roller add

5,000 3,800

100’ 2014 RG1100 Ro SS tank, Viper Pro, A Accu boom, Auto bo 380/90R46, Air ride, A $412,400

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

LEASE to Own 310 Vers Tractor

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $18,200 + rv Call for a Quote Call for a Quote

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120’ 2014 RG1100 Ro $450,400 32’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs *95200 Brg wear grds Intro 85,900 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, *99200 Intro 2014 DT500 Versatile 500 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera *514100 36” Tracks, introductory offer 450,700 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $34,395

90,900

30’ 2004 9352 MacDon DK, MD, 1852 hrs

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580

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

Call for a Quote Call for a Quote

120’ 2015 RG1100 Ro B $508,450

LEASE to Own this 500 Versatile Tractor

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

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm *38960

34,500

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

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

$328,250

DEMO $225,900

Tier 3

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

30’ 960 table, guage wheels, 540x70R24, 11x16 rear $49,000 Reg 75,250 #153507

LEASE to Own DF22 AB Drier $245,000 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $

21,200

LEASE to Own Drier & 150 Gen $281,000 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $

Call for a Quote

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, PTO 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite msrp $310,200 Only $195,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,000

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

379,000

*415100 520x85R38 duals

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

Fall Blow Out.

24,300

LEASE to Own Drier & 200 Gen $290,000 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $

25,800

3 Ph Gen Sets

90’ 2005 8500 Willmar

New 825 gal/tank, 380/90R Trimble Ez –boom, Ez Auto

$ 135,300

#85107

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

$36,000

when sold w/drier

2013 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt wts 540/1000pto *227,450 489 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $189,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $15,165

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 4 hyd 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite msrp $295,200 Only $185,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,500

Blow Out to 01-27-15 16’ HLA Quick-tach 6 Way dozer 42”mouldboard, 20” guard, 40” lift, fits big frame Versatile 435-up

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

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

*257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 16’ 6way Quick Tach Degelman Dozer

Total Pkg

189,900 32,900 $ 222,800

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

QUICK & SIMPLE DRIER BASE in lue of cement.

8” X 4” WIDE FLANGE ON SCREW PILLINGS

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF c/w 17” Auger, 1000 $59,550

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

Blow Out Price.

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

Jan. Special only cnt$199,900 Jan. Special only cnt$219,900

2004 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 3075h $125,200 710/70R38 duals,

1300 bu G/Cart tarp 50” t

$ 119,000

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

520 Scale 5 point system Double your drying capacity with Twins

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

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Jan 9 - 2015

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780-864-3731,

Toll Free Instock, 40km

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

ogator Sprayer 1100 Auto Steer, 300 GPS, oom wheels, Frt load Air Dryer Pkg,

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

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

32 mpg

Blowout 325,000

ayments OAC

$8,900

www.rosschrysler.ca

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

800-661-7401 for Matt, Al, AJ or Larry

Jan 9 - 2015 All Programs deducted

40 mpg

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Coil Susp

Diesel

SOLD

$29,315

MSRP $51,940

14 Limited AWD 8spd, V6vvt i305475 Requires 1 hyd outlet has Electro-hyd Joy-switch 80-150 hp, max tractor weight 25000#

$342-84 mbw

67,900

60,900

15 D1500 Longhorn CC4X4SB v738629 V6 Dsl & Air Ride

34 mpg

MSRP $80,750

MSRP $69,650

f47,900

$409-84 mbw 40 mpg

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i508729

$482-84 mbw Coil Susp

Diesel

4200 10’-16’ $17,545 1 only $14,900

ogator Sprayer 1100

Blowout 345,000

ayments OAC $31,340

1014

15Journey R/T AWD 3.6L i100353

$36,800

34 mpg

1014 Farm Boy Unloader

reg 43,500

14 D1500 SLT V6d 8ACC4X4SB i872538 V6 Dsl & Air Ride

$247-84 mbw

$345-84 mbw

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i953715 $472-84 mbw

40 mpg

66,500

Coil Susp

Diesel

MSRP $80,450

47,600

34,900

14Journey R/T AWD 3.6L i339353

MSRP $79,350

MSRP $58,950

MSRP $37,940

37,500

MSRP $58,950

48,800

MSRP $38,130

14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i661523 V6 Dsl & Air Ride

$338-84 mbw 40 mpg

67,900

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i394726 Diesel

$496-84 mbw Coil Susp

ogator Sprayer AWS

Blowout 375,000

1214

ayments OAC $33,200

MSRP $44,930

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L v279375

$281-84 mbw

Sprayer 200hp 2300hrs

reg 54,500

47,500

R46, crop/divider auto-boom o Steer, 710 tire avail $10k new hydro 109,900

14 D1500 Laramie V6 8A CC4X4SB i269602

V8, Air Susp

Your Dealer for PILLAR HEAVY HARROWS intro intro

$234-84 mbw

Bright silver

1200# hitch wt in trans

12 Town & Country 6spd i441459

$299-84 mbw 15 G1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB v515446 $286-84 mbw

36 mpg

$64,300

Diesel

39,600

39,999

$69,600

MSRP $72,150

15 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i270653

MSRP $48,750

MSRP $49,230

Auto Lock

$341-84 mbw

V6 Gas

36 mpg

98,000 157,500

14 G1500 Laramie QC4X4 8ASB i945538

MSRP $78,350

Coil Susp

Diesel

48,800

31,900

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i409382

26 mpg

$459-84 mbw Coil Susp

Diesel

MSRP $58,850

MSRP $40,230

$49,000

26 mpg

14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i377692

49,700 $42,500 14 G1500 LaramieV8 QC4X4 8ASB i620546 $353-84 mbw 15 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB v726706

36 mpg

10’ Bagger w/ 30” conveyor reg $56,700

$400-84 mbw

MSRP $60,450

MSRP $44,930

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L v260410

64,700

55,400

V8, Air Susp

1214 Renn Unloader 12’

MSRP $76,750

MSRP $66,950

39,500

V6 Gas

MSRP $71,150

$63,300

15 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i238644 Diesel

F Grain Cart, w/Tarp pto, 900/60x32R1

1 only

ayments OAC

m

ayments OAC

$ 8,000

MSRP $49,250

$234-84 mbw

$288-84 mbw

35,100

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

85,900 8,500

MSRP $40,340

MSRP 59,100 52’ Heavy Harrow Intro

52,900

MSRP 63,100 60’ Heavy Harrow Intro

53,900

MSRP 68,100 72’ Heavy Harrow Intro

58,900

MSRP 75,100 84’ Heavy Harrow Intro

62,900

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585381 Demo 55,436km 36 mpg

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Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply. Get $2,200 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere 5D/5E (3 Cylinder) Utility Tractor OR 0% purchase financing for 5 years. For Ag or commercial use only. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed: $40,000, at 0% APR, semi-annual payment is $4,000 for 5 years, total obligation is $40,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Semi-annual payments/ cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/ down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in serie * Offer valid from November 1, 2014 until February 2, 2015. a Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, preparation charges and a $50 documentation fee will apply. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. Get $3,300 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere 6D series Utility Tractor OR 0% purchase financing for 5 years. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed: $50,000, at 0% APR, semi-annual payment is $5,000 for 5 years, total obligation is $50,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Semi-annual payments/ cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/ down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $86,801 (with selection of cash rebate * Offer valid from November 1, 2014 until February 2, 2015. a Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, preparation charges and a $50 documentation fee will apply. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate.

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California chickens get mandated

By David Pierson Los Angeles Times (TNS) LAKESIDE, Calif. _ If your eggs seem a little pricier, consider the recent changes on Frank Hilliker's ranch.

In the last six months, the third-generation egg farmer in central San Diego County has reduced his flock by half and embarked on a $1 million overhaul of his henhouses to make them more spacious. Customers are now paying about 50 percent more for a dozen eggs from Hilliker's family business at around $3 a carton.

It's all to comply with a landmark animal welfare law that takes effect in California on New Year's Day. Voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2 in 2008 to effectively abolish the close confinement of farm animals in cramped cages and crates _ a practice that animal advocates say causes needless suffering and boosts the likelihood of salmonella contamination.

But to ensure the well-being of California's 15 million laying hens, consumers will probably have to pay more for the supermarket staple. Prices for wholesale eggs are expected to rise 10 percent to 40 percent next year because of infrastructure upgrades and the reduction of flocks to provide animals more space, according to Dan Sumner, an agricultural economist at the University of California, Davis.

Already, the specter of California's regulations is believed to be contributing to record prices for eggs. The average wholesale cost of a dozen large eggs hit a peak of $2 on Thanksgiving Day _ doubling in price from the start of November before settling this week to about $1.40. It comes at a time when soaring meat prices are expected to help push U.S. egg consumption to its highest level in seven years.

Adding to the pressure is increased demand for U.S. eggs in Canada and Mexico, where domestic poultry and

egg industries are battling bouts of avian flu.

"It's sort of a perfect storm," said Ronald Fong, president and chief executive of the California Grocers Association, who doesn't expect a significant egg shortage next month, but is less clear about changes in retail prices.

California's rules are rippling beyond its borders. No state consumes more eggs _ and about a third of its supply must be imported. Iowa, where laying hens outnumber people 2 to 1, sells about 40 million eggs a day to out-ofstate buyers.

Under a separate bill signed by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010, all shell eggs arriving from other states must also comply with Proposition 2 by Jan. 1, 2015.

That requirement set off a barrage of lawsuits, including one from six leading egg-producing states. Missouri, Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska and Oklahoma invoked the constitution's interstate commerce clause by arguing that California was interfering with their local egg industries. The suit, which was dismissed by a federal judge in October, is being appealed.

"Egg producers have had six years to come into compliance with Prop. 2, and instead of using that time to convert to cage-free systems, they've simply sued and sued and lost every suit they filed while sitting on their hands," said Paul Shapiro, vice president for farm animal protection at the Humane Society of the United States, a leading proponent of California's new animal welfare regulations.

Chad Gregory, president of the Georgia-based United Egg Producers, which represents over 90 percent of the nation's egg farmers, said the industry would adapt to consumer demands _ especially since other states such as Oregon, Washington, Michigan and Ohio have joined California in introducing similar laws. He hopes the federal government will eventually step in to provide uniform guidelines.

"The interstate commerce challenge is going to be a bigger problem unless we have national standards," Gregory said.

Animal welfare groups have successfully galvanized opposition to conventional cage systems, also known as battery cages, in no small part because they are so visually objectionable.

An invention of 20th century industrial farming, the

New Phone Number for Potential Rat Sightings AGRI-NEWS JANUARY 12, 2015

Albertans now have a new way to report potential rat sightings.

“Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) has a new easily remembered phone number, 310-RATS (7287), for all Albertans to report possible rat sightings,” said Bruce Hamblin, rat inspector, ARD, Olds. “It’s not a replacement for the current system of reporting rats, but it

is an addition to it.”

Currently, municipalities are responsible for rat control in their jurisdictions, and have phone numbers available to contact by-law officers, agriculture fieldmen or pest control companies. “310-RAT is an extension to this network for someone who thinks they saw a rat and isn’t sure who to call,” said Hamblin.

The caller to 310-RATS is connected to ARD. The call will be answered immedi-

ately during normal business hours. If the call is on the weekend or after hours, the caller can leave a message which will be responded to as quickly as possible, usually the same day and within 24 hours at the most.

The new number is in response to some of the time delays people were getting when trying to report possible sightings said Hamblin.

“We talked to people who couldn’t find

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For more information on Alberta’s rat control program, go to ARD’s homepage.

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d larger accomodations

systems house tens of thousands of birds in rows of tiered, wire confinements. A typical hen spends its entire life in a roughly 8-by-8-inch space, hemmed in on all sides

Proposition 2, require a minimum of 116 square inches of space per bird in an enclosure _ nearly double the previous standard.

Hilliker, like many other farmers, has interpreted the department's regulations as a

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Eight thousand brown and white hens already roam a new 30-by-165-foot stainless-steel aviary at Frank Hilliker's San Diego County, Calif., ranch.

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by other birds. Detractors say it's cruel and conducive to injuries that lead to disease.

The egg industry argues that the practice is safe, humane and essential for keeping a cornerstone of the American diet cheap and readily available.

"The sad reality is consumers don't really know where their food comes from," Gregory said. "What they think farming should look like is not a realistic picture if you want to provide a good and affordable source of food to 315 million people."

Consumers are increasingly looking for alternatives to conventional eggs such as pasture-raised (hens with access to the outdoors) and cage-free (birds still in barns, but not in battery cages). Those eggs can cost two to three times as much. That hasn't discouraged major corporations such as Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts and Kraft Foods from pledging to invest more in cage-free eggs. Starbucks said last week it would phase out using eggs from battery cages.

Proposition 2, also known as the California Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, doesn't explicitly call for the elimination of cages. Rather, it prohibits confinement of farm animals that doesn't allow them to "turn around freely, lie down, stand up or fully extend their limbs."

The Humane Society says those requirements amount to cage-free housing.

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NH TS110 w/FK ldr/grple ....................................... 43,900 NH T9.670, 165 hrs ............................................ $339,900 NH TJ425 4wd .................................................... $149,500 NH TV 140 bi-directional, ldr, grpl...................... $49,500 NH T4040 w/cab, FWA, loader, 340 hrs .............. $68,000 CIH 9270, 6782hrs ............................................... $49,000 CIH 155 Puma, 2020hrs ......................................... 99,900 CIH MXM130 MFD, LX162 ldr., grapple ............. $54,900 John Deere 7130 mfwd w/741 ldr.............. arriving soon John Deere 3400 Telehandler ............................. $37,000 Landini MY110, mfwd......................................... $33,500 Versatile 2375, 2014, pto, gps, 710 duals ......... $154,000 Versatile 435 w/900 duals 2800hrs ................... $155,000

Combines

HAYING Round Balers BR 780, x2 .......................................... starting at $17,900 BR 780A x2 ......................................... starting at $14,000 BR 7090 x5 ......................................... starting at $20,000 Haybines/Discbines/Mo-Co’s NH 1431, 13 ft discbine ....................................... $11,500 NH 1475 16ft haybine-sickle ............................... $17,000 NH 499 12 ft haybine ............................................ $5,500 NH 1411 10’6 discbine x2 .................................... $14,000 CIH DCX131, 13 ft discbine, shock hubs ............. $17,900 CIH 8360, 12 ft Haybine ........................................ $5,500 Miscellaneous Haying Equipment JD 1012 12whl rake w/kicker whl ......................... $5,500 Sitre H90 V10 10 wheel rake ................................ $6,000 Haybuster 2650 & tank x2 .................................. $20,000

AIRCARTS & DRILLS FC 3450 TBH, VR or Mech. x3 ..........................@ $30,000 FC 5000/2340 TBT, 7.5x39ft, stl-pkrs ................... $39,900 FC5000 no cart, 45ft x 9in ................................... $35,000 NH SD440, TBT, VR, DS, 51ft x 9in ...................... $95,000

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Riteway 8055 Heavy Harrow, 55’........................ $24,000 Summers Heavy Harrow, 60’ ............................... $22,000

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Case IH celebrates six major industry awards Magnum™ 380 CVT wins TOTY® 2015 Tractor of the Year award RACINE, Wis. Dec. 18, 2014 — Case IH recently garnered six industry awards, a testament to its commitment to innovation and deep understanding of producers’ needs. Most notably, the Magnum 380 CVT earned the highly coveted TOTY® 2015 Tractor of the Year designation.

“Our company was very honored to receive the Tractor of the Year 2015 award,” said Jim Walker, Vice President, Case IH NAFTA. “Twenty-seven years of Magnum tractors means 27 years of approval by the toughest group of testers you can get: farmers in their daily work.”

A jury of 23 expert journalists determine the TOTY award winner. Features that contributed to the Magnum 380 CVT win include the continuously variable transmission, the easy-to-use multi-controller armrest, the new LED lighting packages and the innovative Rowtrac solution that uses a combination of rear tracks and high-tech, lowpressure front tires to provide greater traction and minimal soil disturbance compared with two-track machines.

Along with the TOTY award, five other Case IH products earned AE50 designations, marking each as one of the top 50 most innovative new products of 2014. A panel of international engineering experts named the AE50 award winners by identifying the products that best advance engineering in the food and agriculture industries.

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers organize the awards.

Winning products from Case IH include: The Precision Disk™ 500 disk drill: The award win recognizes the innovative intermediate wing hinge design, which allows the 50-foot and 60-foot model drills to provide narrow transport width without adding height.

The Steiger® 620 HD indirect engine cooling system: In this independent low-temperature cooling system, each turbocharger stage of the Case IH FPT engine has its own optimallysized cooling system. This gives the operator faster response under dynamic loads and allows the engine to manage after-treatment conversion efficiency in low-load and low-temperature environments.

The Ecolo-Tiger® 875 disk ripper: To provide a high-yield environment for plants, this product eliminates soil compaction while sizing crop residue for nutrient release in sync with crop demands. It offers the widest weather window and is the first four-phase machine in the industry.

The flip-up tall corn attachment for the 4400 series corn heads: This unique pivoting design attachment prevents loss of corn ears over the ends of the header when harvesting in tall stands of corn. An integral part of the end divider, it needs no tools to deploy so

the shields can be quickly raised to help prevent ears from being tossed out of the header. It also incorporates the Case IH CornLouvers™, which ensure loose grain makes it into the combine.

The Magnum Rowtrac tractor: With four points of ground contact, this product delivers more flotation, maneuverability and comfort than two-track alternatives. The longer wheelbase and exclusive high-flotation tires provide more traction with less compaction under load when compared with competitive MFD tractors. Additionally, the CVT split-throttle helps achieve peak efficiency regardless of operator

experience, and the integrated AFS Pro 700 armrest control center serves as an interface for fleet management, performance monitoring, machine/implement control and precision farming functions.

“These accolades celebrate thoughtful innovation and putting producers first. It’s a winning combination, and one our customers have come to expect,” Walker said. “We are driven to provide the right amount of technology and iron to deliver productivity and profitability, and we will continue to design products that are ready to better meet the changing needs of today’s producers.”

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2014 New Holland wins four AE50 awards for engineering innovation New Holland, PA. (December 17, 2014) New Holland Agriculture and Construction has been honored with four prestigious AE50 Awards for smart engineering innovations by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The AE50 awards are presented for the fifty most innovative product ideas to enter the market in 2014. They honor new product ideas that are ranked highest in innovation, significant engineering advancement, and impact on the market served.

“We’re proud to receive these awards recognizing industry-leading advances in technology,” says Abe Hughes, New Holland’s Vice President of North America. “In 2015, New Holland will be celebrating our 120th year as an innovator, and these AE50 awards affirm our continued commitment to providing the smart, cutting-edge technology growers need to increase their efficiency and profitability.”

The New Holland award winners include: • QuickMax™ disc cutterbar quickchange knife system • 41-foot 760CG Varifeed™ grain header

• Integration of LIN remote-control actuators on New Holland CR combines • Triple-Clean™ cleaning shoe technology for CX5000 and CX6000 Elevation combines The optional QuickMax™ quickchange knife system provides a quick and easy method to flip or replace the cutterbar knives on New Holland Durabine® disc headers for Speedrower® self-propelled windrowers or on Discbine® 313 or 316 disc mower-conditioners. The QuickMax system greatly improves the operator’s productivity because it allows a full set of cutterbar knives to be flipped or replaced in about a third of the time required to change knives on the standard, bolted, retention system.

The 41-foot 760CG Varifeed™ grain header was developed specifically for the harvester who is using a controlled traffic harvesting method, to limit ground compaction to very small, specific tracks in the field. This header provides the exact product needed to optimize this harvesting practice, which increases yields and reduces or eliminates the need for tillage to break up compacted soil.

The header is ideal to work in combination with a 120-foot sprayer, which is compatible with 40-foot or 60-foot seeders, ensuring that only three defined paths are needed to plant, care for and harvest a 120-foot swath of crop.

In addition to being sized specifically for those following controlled traffic farming methods, the header also provides extra-wide cutting width to take advantage of the higher capacities of today’s combines.

The integration of electrical LIN (Local Interconnect Network) remotecontrol actuators as standard equipment in New Holland CR combines enhances the accuracy and reliability of these harvesters. This is the first time an agricultural equipment manufacturer has adapted the use of LIN to connect to electrical remote actuators in harvester equipment. This kind of communication has been widely adopted by the automotive industry to support the increasing number of distributed electronic systems in today’s vehicles.

LIN is used for communication between components in the combine.

A single data wire replaces the heavy power cable and small electronic actuators replace hydraulic pumps and hoses.

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The new Triple-Clean™ cleaning shoe of New Holland CX5000 and CX6000 combines is a simple and innovative feature that increases the cleaning capacity by as much as 15% more than a dual-cascaded cleaning system.Through the extra cascade in the center of the grain pan, an additional air blast from the new Triple-Clean™ cleaning fan removes large volumes of chaff and short straw, before final cleaning even starts on the main sieves.

This means that the grain is almost completely cleaned in the first 20 inches of the cleaning shoe, resulting in excellent grain quality. This triple cascade approach maintains the highest quality of cleaning even when the machine is working at its highest capacity.

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Bake at 350° until firm with edges lightly brown, 30 - 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information per serving (1 mini meatloaf ): 142 calories, 5.25 g fat, 494 mg sodium, 9 g carbs, 1.5 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 14 g protein Source: Prairie Oat Growers Association website: http://www.poga.ca/recipes/main-courses and Hungry-girl.com. For more guilt-free recipes, plus food finds and tips \’n tricks, visit Hungry-Girl.com and sign up for free daily emails.

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We are pleased to have 15 different manufacturers of which 7 are made in Alberta or Canada. These Canadian Trailers are top quality, low maintenance products. Precision, Oasis, Mustang, Iron Aces and Beothuck.

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Science Matters

Ancestors gave wheat its odd DNA Researchers have taken a major step in decoding the frustratingly complex DNA of bread wheat – one the world’s critical crops – and have found a twisted story behind its genome.

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Don’t let your herd become stressed because of any type of lice infestation. Stressed cattle do not perform to their best ability. To help alleviate stress in your herd, you could purchase a Lewis Cattle Oiler or get your current Lewis Oiler serviced. We now have an 8 gallon tank oiler with oil drape and salt feeder along with the 15 gallon tank models. There is a payment program in place though Lewis Cattle Oilers with no banks involved, no credit application required, and you can take up to 18 months to pay with no interest charges.

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780-864-8979 FCC’s AgExpert Analyst Training Group/Individual Classes Level 1-2--Level11-Half Days Bank-Recs/Year-ends, Inventory-Agri-Stability, Accts-Rec/Payable, Payroll/Management-Tools Call for Schedule: 250-8273372 bbaxter@pris.ca For Sale: 2 IHC WD9 tractors, 1 will run on diesel & 1 for parts. $1800. for both, OBO. Phone after 6pm.

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The consultant must have transportation and willing to travel throughout the Southern Peace Region. The ideal candidate would reside in the region, possess knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations for occupational health and safety in agriculture plus have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Monster truck and extreme motocross fans in the Peace Region will finally get the chance to see some live action for the first time since 2009 when the Monster X Tour brings the Extreme Freestyle Motocross Tour in February and the Monster X Tour in April to the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek. (Submitted Photo)

It's about to get loud Byron HackettS Staff Writer The Encana Event Centre in Dawson Creek has seen some shows that bring the noise, but the decibel level is about to go through the roof early in 2015 when the Monster X Tour comes to town on April 17-18.

That wasn’t the only death defying stunt show that was announced on Tuesday, as the Mile Zero City will also catch a glimpse of some of the best motocross riders in the world as part of the Extreme Freestyle Motocross World Tour on February 28 (they will host both a matinee show and an evening show on that day).

Chief Operating Officer for the Monster X Tour Tony Maderazzo, whose company will host both the February and April shows, said he hopes to provide a family atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.

“We keep that excitement going with the music, we keep it going with lights.

We keep all of that going to where you are the edge of you’re seat and then it’s over.

That’s what you’re going for, for the whole entertainment value of it,” he said.

“It’s a good clean family show… we’re a family in ourselves and so it’s the same kind of deal, we know that we are there for the young and old kids— that wonder and amazement that, that five-year-old kid has when he looks at a truck.”

General Manger of the Encana Events Centre Ryan MacIvor reiterated that same sentiment and added the shows should be a memorable one for all that make the trip.

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“There is a large biking community, as well as a lot of guys and families out there that love the big car crushing trucks— so again to bring those opportunities right here to Dawson Creek is great for the families.”

The first show, the Extreme Freestyle Motocross World Tour will feature riders looking to defy gravity and show off some of the top tricks in the sport according to the COO. “It’ll be all bikes that one,” Maderazzo said. “FMX and BMX all kinds of crazy flips and tricks and that’s all the show is.”

That won’t be the only chance for people of the Peace Region to see some extreme motocross action, as that is also a part of the Monster X Tour show coming to town in April.

Maderazzo said that for fans who have no idea what to expect from a monster truck show, one thing is for sure: it’s going to get loud.

“The first thing that comes to mind is the amount of power these machines have, it’s a power you can feel,” he said.

“You can feel that rumble.

You can feel it in your chest, it is quite wild. Of course hearing protection is a concern for kids, but with that it is totally fine. Just the sheer power these trucks are very exciting to be around.”

In the monster truck show there will be racing, stunts and a twominute display where trucks try and do their best to impress the fans.

Tickets will be available later this week and special family packs are available as well.

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On the open road Riding Gear – The down side of being a female long haul rider.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I know that when I am on the road for extended periods of time, I put weight on and not just a little bit either.

Normally a day on the road would involve me getting up at about 4 am, having a coffee, answering emails, doing stretches and yoga for 20 minutes to a half hour, having a shower, heading for breakfast and then getting video, photos etc. tagged and dealt with before heading out about 8-9 am and riding upwards of 600KM’s then riding more with the locals in whatever community I was in and being in bed by 10pm.

On my 2013 Conga, it didn’t take me long to fall out of a good healthy routine. Many a night I didn’t get to bed before midnight and that meant slow starts to my days. Some days I had to skip my routine completely because I had slept in, and had to be somewhere at a specific time.

Over a 92-day period of being on the road, I put on 30 pounds, and I was already about 15 pounds over weight! I did not like what I was seeing happening to my body at all!

I did not like how I felt or how I looked.

I am used to being about 130-135 pounds, 170/5 is just a bit out of my comfort zone!

I am 54, soon to be 55 years old, gaining that much weight is not only unhealthy, but it becomes harder to take off the older we get!

This summer, I had stayed with my sister in-law for about a week while I was in that Salmon Arm, Sicamous BC country last summer. While I was there, she got me hooked on having smoothies for breakfast. In just that short period of time, a week, I started feeling better

than I had in ages. I was HOOKED! When I parked Doc at the end of the riding season this year, I was determined that I was going to loose some weight and tone up.

I began taking the smoothies that my sister in-law had hooked me on in July. Packed with super greens, yogurt, flax and hemp oil, calcium, vitamin D and fruit among other things, this smoothie is a full meal replacement and I don’t get hungry for about 3 hours after having one! (I will be carrying my new Magic Bullet with me this season) Because of the car crash I suffered many years ago, lifting weights, using treadmills or elliptical trainers etc. is not something I can do without injuring

myself so I began doing my favorite workout regimen again, one that is comprised mostly of stretching.

In the work out area of our basement, we have a wide variety of tools to use to stay fit.

We have a DZT whole body vibration machine, which is great for toning and 10 minutes on it does what an hour of weight training does for females and their bone density.

I have a gym bar that is portable that I can take in my saddlebags, a twist disk for toning up the waist, a few physiotherapy balls for stretching and balance and some free weights, yoga DVD’s and mats.

My favorite exercises are the stretching and using the gym bar.

These are exercises I can (and usually do) while I am on the road.

My friend Sara and I have been working our faithfully 5 times per week since early October.

The result is that I have dropped 4-5 jean sizes. I have gone from a 14-12 to a 8-7 depending on the cut in the last 12-13 weeks.

No more old lady bat wings, no more back fat, just a little gut roll and a bit of a muffin top left. By the time riding season comes around I will be back

in six 6-7 clothes. I am determined.

And you know what that means right? Yes I feel so much better!

BUT REMEMBER: No good deed goes unpunished.

I now need all brand new riding gear.

Yes, there is always a downside/ trade off to improving one’s self!

Whether you want to admit it or not, we know that good gear can mean the difference between walking away from a crash reasonably unscathed and being wheeled away in an ambulance or worse.

New riding gear is going to be my celebration present to me when I can finally get in to my favorite jeans again, (without having to lay on the bed to do them up) and there is no muffin top created by wearing them.

Nothing like weight gain or loss to make that riding gear that fit you well at one time a useless dust collector!

It’s the one reason I miss wearing chaps.

With chaps, if you had a good meal, you could let the belt out a notch. If you found you had put on a few pounds, loosening up the laces in the back and letting the belt out a few notches had you covered. If you lost some of that weight, you just cinched up tighter…

What the hell do you do with Kevlar jeans? I’ll tell you – they become dust collectors.

The same goes for most riding pants, at least the ones I have tried.

If safety gear doesn’t fit properly it’s effectiveness becomes greatly reduced.

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I am attending the Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver Motorcycle shows and you can be guaranteed that I will be on the hunt for the newest and best in riding gear and I will share what I find out!

In the meantime, I want to ask you what your favorite “prevent the weight gain while long haul riding” tip is.

Check out the entries in the Beat the PMS Blues Online Show n Shine over at www.beltdrivebetty.com We have fantastic prizes from our presenting sponsor BigBlueInCanada.com and our category sponsors Strip Club Choppers of Canada, East & West!

We are also running a little written contest this year – we are asking people to share their tips on how to combat PMS and for the non rider – how they cope with the PMS of someone they love.

I have PMS so bad that I am like a snarling Sabre Tooth tiger!

Between the Beat the PMS Blues Online Show n Shine and all the eye candy it offers up and the Motorcycle Shows, I might make it to the end of March without ending up in jail!

I hope you all have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Belt Drive Betty Editor & Writer.

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Surviving challenges on the farm by: Jen Jenkins (FarmOn.Com, January 5, 2015) We all face various times on our farms that seem to shake our confidence and rattle our profitability.

With so many farmers around the world facing different challenges on their farms; we took the question of “How to survive tough times on the farm” to our Facebook community.

Here is what folks had to say: “Stick together... help your neighbour... and don’t think that you are in this boat alone. Share what you have and somehow it multiplies.” - FarmOn community member With today’s technology it is easier than ever to connect with other farmers. Online communities such as our own FarmOn website and Farmz in Australia allow for people in agriculture to support one another from all areas of the world.

“Wealth doesn’t mean money. It’s about how you live your life and those you have in it. I guess that’s why we still have farmers.” - FarmOn community member It may be that we can gain strength and understanding for surviving hard times by looking to the past. The Great Depression is an excellent example of how farm families survived by working together and making the most of what they had: “The Great Depression changed the lives of people who lived and farmed on the Great Plains and in turn, changed America. The government programs that helped them to live through the 1930s changed the future of agriculture forever. Weather touched every part of life in the “Dirty 30s”: dust, insects, summer heat and winter cold. York County farm families didn’t have heat, light or indoor

bathrooms like people who lived in town. Many farm families raised most of their own food – eggs and chickens, milk and beef from their own cows, and vegetables from their gardens.

People who grew up during the Depression said, “No one had any money. We were all in the same boat.” Neighbors helped each other through hard times, sickness, and accidents. Farm families got together with neighbors at school programs, church dinners, or dances. Children and adults found ways to have fun for free – playing board games, listening to the radio, or going to outdoor movies in town.” - Wessels Living History Farm How do you get through challenging times? Are you there to help a neighbour in need? Would you be willing to trade your own resources to better your own farming community?

As always our facilitator Jen Jenkins is always available for one on one support to assist you in finding the resources you need to achieve your dreams. Along with this we welcome your own questions or thoughts for our weekly Facebook chats which are held every Monday.

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By Ken Olson (igrow.org, January 6, 2015) Much has been written about the value of protein supplementation for beef cattle using low quality forages, such as dormant native range or crop residue.

However, a common question that is often asked is if we can substitute cheaper feedstuffs that are high in energy but low in protein in place of higher priced protein supplements. Typical energy supplements include most feed grains, particularly corn or barley, but also include byproducts such as sugar beet pulp or soy hulls. We have all seen the dramatic drop in corn prices over the last year, so it is likely that some producers may be wondering if cheaper corn may work as a supplement.

Unfortunately, these high-energy, low-protein feedstuffs do not stimulate the positive responses in fiber digestion by ruminants that a protein supplement does. In fact, with feedstuffs that are high in starch,

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meaning any kind of grain, we typically see a negative effect on fiber utilization.

In general, the negative effect occurs for two reasons. First, adequate protein is not provided to the rumen microbes to stimulate growth of fiber-digesting microbes. Second, inclusion of starch from grainbased supplements interferes with fiber digestion.

Rumen microbes will preferentially digest the starch before they digest fiber, so fiber digestion actually decreases. Also, at higher levels of grain, rapid fermentation of the starch lowers rumen pH, which is harmful to the fiber-digesting bacteria.

Once there has been a negative effect on fiber digestion, the subsequent effect is reduced forage intake. This is because there are two aspects of digestion that are negatively impacted, both the total amount of forage that is digested and also the rate at which it is digested. Once the rate of digestion slows down, then passage of feed out of the rumen is slowed. Forage intake cannot occur at a rate faster than the rate at which forage disappears from the digestive tract, whether by digestion or passage. Thus, if starch-based supplements slow the rates of both digestion and passage, then they will also reduce intake.

In general, relatively small amounts (less than 10% of diet dry matter) of starch-based supplements can be fed with little or no negative effect on forage utilization, but the negative effects escalate in proportion to the level of supplemental grain beyond that.

Typically, cows in moderate or higher body condition should be able to maintain themselves on dormant range with adequate protein supplementation. But what if cows are thinner than desired and gaining condition before calving is a goal? Providing energy so they can gain weight would seem desirable, but grain-based supplements usually won’t give the desired results because of the negative effect on forage utilization. Under these circumstances, some of the byproducts that contain readily digestible fiber provide a viable alternative to add supplemental energy to the diet.

Two common feedstuffs that fit this scenario are soyhulls and sugar beet pulp. Both have levels of energy and protein that are nearly the same as feed grain, but contain primarily fiber and little starch.

Even without the negative effect of starch, these energy feedstuffs still have limitations so they should not be fed at excessive levels. First, they still do not provide adequate supplemental protein. Second, while they don’t necessarily decrease fiber digestion, high levels of inclusion in the diet still means they take space in the rumen and act more as a substitute than addition to the forage in the diet.

The bottom line is that protein is the first limiting nutrient in utilization of low-quality forages. Supplementing protein not only improves the protein status of the cow, but also her energy status. Energy supplements should only be considered on a limited basis and as an add-on after supplemental protein has been provided.

The only exception to this recommendation is if the goal is to purposefully substitute grain for forage to limit the amount of forage that a cow consumes.

This may be the case if pasture is limited and expensive, but grain is cheap and plentiful. This is currently the case for some producers, considering that pasture rents are currently high relative to corn and other high-energy concentrate feeds. Caution should still be implemented when feeding energy concentrates to avoid digestive disorders in ruminant animals, particularly acidosis and founder. The concentrate feedstuff should be introduced to their diet at a low level (10 to 20% of diet DM) and gradually increased to allow the rumen to adapt.

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The Food Hub Opportunity AGRI-NEWS JANUARY 12, 2015

An Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) specialist says food hubs are growing in popularity as an alternative marketing option for Alberta’s smaller producers and processors.

“Increasingly, consumers are demanding healthy, high quality locally grown food. Even the large retail chains are cashing in on the local food movement by showcasing locally grown produce and processed foods in stores,” says Christine Anderson, new venture

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specialist, ARD, Stony Plain. “A 2012 ARD survey shows that 75 per cent of Alberta households shop at farmers markets.”

However, farmers markets are not the only option for small to medium producers and food processors looking for marketing alternatives, says Anderson.

Another model gaining increasing attention is the regional or local food hub.

“A food hub is a mechanism for smaller producers and food processors to bring their products together and access marketing channels they wouldn’t be able to enter on their own,” she says.

“Food hubs can also offer a number of

additional services including logistical coordination such as packaging and repackaging, brokering, storage and distribution.

“Food hubs may also provide marketing services like value added processing, consumer education, branding and market development. A food hub strengthens the ability to satisfy the demand from wholesale, retail and institutional market channels for locally produced high-quality food year round.”

Food hubs are also increasingly been seen as an opportunity to revitalize local economies, says Anderson.

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Away Beaverlodge Blades Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Fort St. John Huskies Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators North Peace Navigators North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers Beaverlodge Blades DC Junior Canucks DC Junior Canucks Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers DC Junior Canucks DC Junior Canucks

Home DC Junior Canucks Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades Grande Prairie JDA Kings DC Junior Canucks North Peace Navigators Beaverlodge Blades Grande Prairie JDA Kings Sexsmith Vipers DC Junior Canucks Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings DC Junior Canucks Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers North Peace Navigators Beaverlodge Blades Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators Beaverlodge Blades Sexsmith Vipers

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Junior Hockey League

Team PTS Viterra AJHL North Division Spruce Grove Saints 73 Lloydminster Bobcats 55 Fort McMurray Oil Barons 54 Sherwood Park Crusaders 45 Bonnyville Pontiacs 42 Whitecourt Wolverines 36 Drayton Valley Thunder 33 Grande Prairie Storm 28

Time 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm

Take in a Game with the family

Nov 30

Northwest Junior Hockey League

Team North Peace Navigators Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades

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Construction and Ag Equipment • Trucks and Trailers Real Estate • Pickups and Cars • RV's and ATV's • Antiques

WBA APRIL 8, 2015 • RYCROFT, AB

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Peace Country Female Hockey League Date Thurs, Jan 15 Sat, Jan 17 Sun, Jan 18 Sun, Jan 18 Sun, Jan 18 Sun, Jan 18 Sat, Jan 24 Sun, Jan 25 Sun, Jan 25 Sun, Jan 25 Sat, Jan 31 Sun, Feb 1 Sun, Feb 1 Sat, Feb 7 Sat, Feb 7 Sun, Feb 8 Sun, Feb 8 Sun, Feb 8 Sun, Feb 8 Thurs, Feb 12 Sat, Feb 14 Sat, Feb 21 Sat, Feb 21 Sun, Feb 22 Sun, Feb 22 Sun, Feb 22 Sun, Feb 22 Thurs, Feb 26 Sat, Feb 28 Sun, Mar 1 Sun, Mar 8 CAT

Time Away 7:30 p.m.

Grovedale Vipers 3:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars 10:30 a.m.

Fairview Mad Dogs 1:00 p.m.

Donnelly SheDevils 2:00 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars 2:40 p.m.

Grande Prairie Panthers 12:00 p.m.

North Peace Eagles TBA Taylor Falcons TBA Peavine 2:00 p.m.

Grande Prairie Panthers 5:00 p.m.

Grovedale Vipers 1:00 p.m.

Slave Lake Kodiaks 4:30 p.m.

Hythe Colts 12:00 p.m.

Peace River Sharks 5:00 p.m.

Peace River Sharks TBA Grande Prairie Thrashers 2:00 p.m.

Hythe Colts 2:40 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars 4:00 p.m.

Taylor Falcons 7:30 p.m.

Grovedale Vipers 5:45 p.m.

Taylor Falcons 12:00 p.m.

North Peace Eagles 3:30 p.m.

North Peace Eagles 1:00 p.m.

Taylor Falcons TBA Fairview Mad Dogs 4:00 p.m.

Grovedale Vipers 4:30 p.m.

North Peace Eagles 7:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Panthers 5:45 p.m.

Grimshaw Hustlers 4:00 p.m.

Peavine 10:30 a.m.

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North Peace Hockey League Date Sat, Jan 17 Sat, Jan 17 Sat, Jan 17 Tues, Jan 20 Thurs, Jan 22 Thurs, Jan 22 Fri, Jan 23 Sat, Jan 24 Sat, Jan 24 Thurs, Jan 29 Fri, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 31

Time 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

Away Falher Pirates Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets Falher Pirates Fort St. John Flyers Grimshaw Huskies Spirit River Rangers Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets Fort St. John Flyers Falher Pirates Fort St. John Flyers

Dec 14 North Team X - Spirit River Rangers X - Fort St. John Flyers X - Grande Prairie Athletics Falher Pirates Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies

Home Fort St. John Flyers Spirit River Rangers Grande Prairie Athletics Grimshaw Huskies Grande Prairie Athletics Falher Pirates Manning Comets Fort St. John Flyers Falher Pirates Spirit River Rangers Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies

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Northern Alberta Midget “AA” League

Date Time Away Home Fri, Jan 16 6:45 pm Grande Prairie Storm NE BC & Yukon Flyers Sat, Jan 17 4:45 pm Whitecourt Wolverines NE BC & Yukon Flyers Sun, Jan 18 12:30 pm Whitecourt Wolverines Peace River Royals Sun, Jan 18 3:00 pm Sturgeon Mustangs Big Lakes Thunder Fri, Jan 23 7:45 pm NE BC & Yukon Flyers Vegreville Wranglers Sat, Jan 24 2:15 pm Peace River Royals St. Albert Crusaders Sat, Jan 24 5:00 pm NE BC & Yukon Flyers Fort Saskatchewan Rangers Sat, Jan UNRESERVED 24 7:00 pm Grande PrairieNEW StormHOLLAND Lloydminster Blazers 688 BALER Sat, Jan 24 8:00 pm Fort McMurray Barons Big Lakes Thunder AUCTIONS T H E A U C T I O N A D V A N T A G ESun, Jan 25 12:00 pm Fort McMurray Barons Big Lakes Thunder Sun, Jan 25 12:15 pm r001950804 Peace River Royals Spruce Grove PAC Saints W L TIES GF GA Sun, Jan 25 12:45 pm NE BC & Yukon Flyers Camrose Vikings Sun, Jan 25 2:00 pm Grande Prairie Storm North Central Bulls 9 0 0 51 5 Sat, Jan 31 2:00 pm Peace River Royals Grande Prairie Storm Plan - give 4 1 ahead 0 23 Jeff, 14 Lorne or Evan a call and Sun, Feb 1 2:45 pm Big Lakes Thunder Spruce Grove PAC Saints 3 3your best 0 options 23 21for a Successful Spring 2015 Sale! discuss Sat, Feb 7 5:30 pm Peace River Royals Big Lakes Thunder 1 4 0 9 20 AUCTION OPTIONS: 1 5 0 13 41 Sat, Feb 7 6:15 pm North Central Bulls Fort McMurray Barons 0 Net Sale 5 Guarantee 0 5• Straight 23 Commission • Outright Purchase

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Team PTS GP PCFHL - Tier 1 Grande Prairie Panthers 18 9 Hythe Colts 8 5 North Peace Eagles 6 6 Dawson Creek Elites 2 5 Peace River Sharks 2 6 Grovedale Vipers 0 5 Nov 30 PCFHL -Tier 2 Construction and Ag Equipment • Trucks and Trailers Grimshaw Hustlers 6 4 3 1 0 20 6 Team GP W L TIES GF GA Real Estate • Pickups and Cars • RV's and ATV's • Antiques PTS WBA APRIL 8, 2015 • RYCROFT, AB WBA APRIL AB Fairview Mad Dogs8, 2015 • RYCROFT, 6 5 3 2 0 15 8 Bear Slashing Division Grande Prairie Thrashers 6 5 3 2 0 12 10 Peace 25 19 6 0 122 59 Weaver Auctioneers for theRiver B.C.Royals and Alberta Peace38 Country Slave Lake Kodiaks 5 3 2Bros. Auctions 0 1Ltd. • 10 6 Grande Prairie Storm 37 24 18 5 1 115 51 | www.weaverauctions.com Peavine 4 JEFF 4 WEAVER 2 • 780.864.7750 2 0 • weaverauctions@gmail.com 21 13 NE BC & Yukon Trackers 20 24 9 13 2 87 101 Donnelly SheDevils 1 6 0LORNE5WEAVER 1 • 250.219.0871 5 34 | Big EVAN LakesWEAVER Thunder • 250.219.4539 18 24 8 14 2 104 142 Taylor Falcons 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 Fort McMurray Barons 7 26 3 22 1 54 120

NA Midget “AA” League

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONS

REAL ESTATE and EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT AUCTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015

Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB • Internet Bidding

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he truck is revolutionary, but you would never really know it by looking at it.

Un d e r t h e n e w F-150’s shiny paint, the steel body panels have been replaced with aluminum, somehow without driving the price through the roof.

Yes, that’s just how much Ford has riding on the new F-150: it’s willing to spend millions of dollars to make a truck . . . lighter.

The tricky part, it seems, is telling you that you need this truck when you can’t really see why.

Using aluminum to save weight is commonplace when it comes to luxury sports cars and high-end production models such as Jaguars and Land Rovers.

But until now it has never been attempted for a high-volume vehicle such as pickup. Cost is one

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issue and concerns over dent-andding durability is another, but Ford seems to have both in check.

So, the upshot of aluminum boils down to just this one number: 700.

Ford claims the aluminum F-150 is “up to” 700 pounds (about 320 kilograms) lighter than the previous steel-bodied trucks, depending on the model (e.g. when comparing base Regular-cab curb weights, the 2015 version weighs about 290 kilograms less than its 2014 counterpart). However a slight shrinkage in overall size and a 27-kilogram reduction in the ladder-type steel frame also contribute.

Regardless of the metallurgy, the new F-150 has moderately upped its style game while staying the course as a recognizable blue-oval pickup.

Things get a bit more interesting inside the Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew cabins that have larger fresh-air vents and suitcasesized floor consoles for storing your laptops, tablets, etc. On the option sheet is a seamless power-operated

The new look of the interior has larger vent openings flanking the centre stack. All models use the sixspeed automatic transmission.

back window that ingeniously slides Ram 1500’s optional 3.0-litre turboopen and closed between dual rear diesel is rated at 11.5/8.4 while the glass panels that have big, square base 4.3-litre V6 in the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra is rated at holes in them.

13.4/9.9.

More ingenuSerious truck shopity is located bepers are at least, if not neath the hood more, concerned with where there are payload specs, which four powerplant is where the F-150 exchoices. The startcels. When equipped ing point is a 3.5-liwith the turbo 3.5-litre V6 rated at 283 tre engine, it has a horsepower and 1,500-kilogram haul255 pound-feet of ing capacity and a torque. It replac- In terms of fuel economy, the 5,545-kilogram tow es the previous new turbocharged 2.7-litre capacity.

3.7-litre V6 with its V6 sizes up well against the non-turbo based 3.5-litre V6.

The starting-point 302/278 rating.

The 2.7 has significantly more XL trim (about $23,100 Next step up pulling power, though. including destination — or down, from a displacement standpoint — is a new turbocharged 2.7-litre V6 that produces 325 horsepower and a big-time 375 poundfeet of torque. It joins the carryover turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 with its rating of 365/420.

Truckers who insist on the sound and grunt of a traditional V8 can opt for the 5.0-litre unit with its 385/387 rating.

All engines use six-speed automatic transmissions and all are available with rear- or optional fourwheel-drive systems.

The fuel-thriftiest of the bunch is the 2.7-litre turbo that’s rated at 12.2 l/100 km in the city and 9.2 on the highway (RWD). In reality, though, the turbo and non-turbo V6 aren’t that far off. The V8’s numbers are 15.5/10.6. By comparison, the

charges), XLT, Lariat, Platinum and King Ranch trim levels are back for 2015, along with some nifty options.

There’s a 360-degree-view camera setup to aid in maneuverability and a remotely operated tailgate (with integrated tailgate step) that can be locked, unlocked and lowered using the key fob.

Ultimately, most pickup patrons, including Ford’s loyal customer base, will be impressed with the much-improved F-150 and the revolutionary way it has tackled the weight issue. Unfortunately, that’s an intangible advantage that Ford will have to work hard to sell.

It’s more likely that increased load capacities and decreases in fuel consumption will win buyers over.

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