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High Nitrogen Prices Force A Closer Look At The Numbers State forage specialist advises on fall fertility decisions for stockpiled tall fescue. University of Missouri Extension, August 17, 2026

tockpiled tall fescue remains one of Missouri’s strongest competitive advantages in the beef industry. This low-cost fall and winter feed allows producers in Missouri to extend grazing deeper into the winter than producers in most other cattle states. Maximizing that advantage starts with smart fertility decisions in August, says Carson Roberts, University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist. Applying nitrogen in mid-o-late August has traditionally been a reliable way to boost stockpile yield. But nitrogen prices have risen more than 40% in the past six months because of supply disruptions tied to the ranian conflict. That increase has many producers asking if fall nitrogen still makes economic sense, Roberts says.

MU Extension research over the past three years shows that a 60-pound-per-acre fall nitrogen application has increased tall fescue yield by an average of about 35%, Roberts says. Response varies widely with rainfall: Drought years often produce only 8 pounds of additional forage per pound of nitrogen applied, while in years with favorable moisture, the increase can reach 20-25 pounds of forage per pound of nitrogen. To decide whether fall nitrogen is a better buy than purchasing hay, Roberts recommends this quick formula: 1. Divide 2,000 by your expected pounds of forage produced per pound of nitrogen. 2. Multiply that result by the current cost of nitrogen per pound.

3. Compare that number to the delivered price of average-quality fescue hay. For example, assuming 8 pounds of forage per pound N, and N at $0.80 per pound: (2,000 ÷ 8) × $0.80 = $200 per ton of forage. At 20 pounds of forage per pound N: (2,000 ÷ 20) × $0.80 = $80 per ton of forage. If the calculated fertilizer cost per ton is higher than local hay prices (currently near $85 per ton for average fescue hay in many markets), purchasing hay is the lower-cost option, he says. Buying and feeding hay on pasture also affects fertility, says Roberts. A typical ton of fescue hay contains about 32 pounds of nitrogen, 12 pounds of phosphorus and 18 pounds of potassium, plus valuable micronutrients. When hay is fed strategically across pastures, much of that fertility returns to the soil and can reduce the need for commercial fertilizer over time. The key to capturing the fertility benefit of hay without damaging stands is proper feeding management. “Pugging and mud problems usually develop when cattle repeatedly congregate in the same location,” Roberts says. “Whether unrolling hay or bale grazing, move the feeding site with each new bale.” Limit total hay fed to no more than about 2 tons per acre in any one area to avoid excessive nutrient concentration and soil compaction. Even when relying primarily on purchased hay for fertility, soil testing remains essential. Nutrients added by hay become available to plants only when soil pH is near neutral and the overall nutrient balance is correct. A soil test every three years allows producers to monitor progress and make targeted adjustments rather than guessing. Roberts’ bottom line for 2026: Evaluate your specific situation using the calculation above. Timely application—ideally by late August—and careful hay-feeding management will determine how much advantage Missouri producers capture from stockpiled fescue this winter. NH

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Why This Study? Healthy soil is the foundation of productive pastures and hay fields. It improves water infiltration and storage, supports deeper root growth, stores carbon, and helps forages remain productive year after year. Across the Peace Region and Alberta, producers face ongoing challenges, including heavy clay soils, variable soil types within the same field, inconsistent rainfall, soil compaction, and the need to increase carbon storage without sacrificing forage productivity. Healthy soils are key to meeting these challenges while building more resilient forage systems. A recent three-year study conducted by the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association (PCBFA) in Fairview evaluated how different perennial forage mixtures influence soil health on typical Peace Region soils. This research provides locally relevant, practical insights to help producers make informed forage management decisions under our unique growing conditions. By improving soil health and its function, producers can build more resilient operations, reduce risks associated with drought and excess moisture, and support long-term sustainable beef production. What We Did in This Study This study took place at the PCBFA Fairview Research Farm (Range Road 35) in Fairview, Alberta. The selected field had stubble from a previous Canola crop and had a history of several years of Wheat–Canola rotations for grain production. The soil pH was 5.2. We tested 15 different perennial forage systems, which were made up of: • 3 monocultures (single grass species), including: • Fleet Meadow Bromegrass, • AC Success Hybrid Bromegrass, • Greenleaf Pubescent Wheatgrass, • 2 simple mixtures including: • One grass + one legume variety 1. Fleet Meadow Bromegrass (50%) + AC Yellowhead Alfalfa (50%), 2. AC Success Hybrid Bromegrass (50%) + Spredor 5 Alfalfa (50%) • 10 complex mixtures: These included grass-only (100%), legume-only (100%), and various grasslegume blends with 3 to 8 species (including Alfalfa varieties, Sainfoin, Cicer Milkvetch, Birdsfoot Trefoil, and several grasses). A complete list of the 10 complex mixtures is available in PCBFA Annual Reports 2021-2025. These forages, varieties and mixtures were selected to provide producers with practical alternatives to the traditional alfalfa-brome pastures and haylands commonly used across the region. Standard industry seeding rates were applied, and all plots received the same establishment practices to ensure consistent comparisons. Grasses, legumes, and forage mixtures were seeded at a depth of

0.5 inches on June 26, 2020, using a six-row Fabro plot drill equipped with disc-type openers and 9-inch row spacing. Forages were harvested annually at approximately 15% bloom to evaluate yield and quality. While the forage production and quality results are available in PCBFA’s Annual Reports from 2021 to 2025, this article focuses specifically on identifying perennial forage mixtures that not only produce quality forage but also support improved soil health and long-term system resilience. We took soil samples before seeding in 2020 and again after three production years (2021–2023) to measure the following three key soil aspects: • Biological activity (carbon dioxide production as a sign of microbes at work in the soil), • Physical properties (including volumetric water content, soil temperature, infiltration with the singlering method, soil compaction, and bulk density which helps us calculate soil carbon sequestration • Chemical properties (including carbon and nitrogen levels as well as storage). What We Found In This Study The results offer practical insights for producers deciding between simple grass stands, grass-legume mixes, or more diverse plantings. We found that all the perennial forages improved the soil compared to the previous annual crop rotation (WheatCanola), but different mixes were impressive in different areas as highlighted below: Soil Life (Microbial Activity) Complex grass-legume mixtures generally boosted microbial activity in the top 0–6 inches of soil more than straight (or pure) grass stands. This suggests more active soil biology, which helps break down organic matter and cycle nutrients. However, in the deeper 6-12-inch layer, monoculture grasses (especially Fleet Meadow Bromegrass) showed higher soil microbial activity. Active soil microbes play a vital role, because they help deliver nutrients to the plants and break down organic matter. Water, Root Growth and Root Penetration • Complex grass-legume mixtures consistently improved key indicators of soil physical health. Compared to simpler forage stands, they reduced soil compaction - meaning the soil was less resistant to penetration and roots could grow more easily across multiple soil depths. Several of these mixtures also increased surface water infiltration, allowing rainfall to soak into the soil more quickly instead of running off. • One three-species mixture - Fleet Meadow Bromegrass, Yellowhead Alfalfa, and Sainfoin stood out by delivering the greatest improvement in water infiltration. In contrast, monocultures and

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soil health targets, or simplicity. Perennials beat annual rotations for soil health. Switching to any of these perennial systems improved carbon stocks substantially in just three years on land previously used for annual crops, wheat-canola rotation in this case. Management of perennial forage stands matters. Regular harvests remove nutrients, so soil testing and thoughtful fertilizer strategies (especially nitrogen for grass-heavy stands) remain important. Legumes help, but they don’t fully replace what is removed in hay systems.

Practical Recommendations • A well-chosen 3-to-6 species of a grass-legume mix offers a good balance of productivity, soil improvement, and resilience - especially on fields prone to compaction or variable moisture. • Include Fleet Meadow Bromegrass if the primary goal is rapid carbon gains and strong grass performance. • Monitor fields: PCBFA has been encouraging producers to pick representative areas (for reference points) of their fields to help monitor performance of forages in such fields. Simple tools like a penetrometer (for compaction), brix reading with a refractometer, forage clipping for yield and quality or observing how water soaks in after rain can help you track improvements. PCBFA can provide training on these measures for interested producers. • Combine strategies: Use diverse mixtures on some fields and productive grass stands on others (then, you can bring in legumes after a few years, through sod seeding) to match needs, such as introducing legumes during pasture rejuvenation. This PCBFA’s research shows that thoughtful choice of perennial forages is a powerful tool for building soil quality while producing quality forage to meet the dietary needs of beef cattle. Small decisions in seeding mixes today can lead to more productive, resilient pastures for years to come. This article is based on the study “Diversity of Perennial Forage Species Influences Soil Quality in Northwestern Alberta” by Dr Hayford Gyamfi and others, published in a peer-reviewed journal, Soil and Tillage Research (2026), 262, 107233. We received funding for this work from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Adopting Innovative Solutions in Agriculture Program (2020N037X) and the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR).

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simpler forage mixtures showed fewer improvements in these soil physical properties. • Soil bulk density, a measure of how tightly soil particles are packed, did not differ significantly among treatments. This is a common finding in heavy clay soils, where measurable changes in bulk density are often limited without tillage or other forms of soil disturbance. Carbon Storage (Important for Soil Health and Climate) All forage systems increased Soil Carbon (C) stocks over the three-year study, demonstrating the significant potential of perennial forages to rebuild soil carbon following annual crop production. Fleet Meadow Bromegrass grown as a monoculture delivered the greatest carbon gains, reaching a total Soil Carbon stock of 71 Mg C/ha (approximately 28.7 tonnes C/ac in the top 12 inches of soil) and the highest carbon sequestration rate of about 10 Mg C/ha per year (roughly 4.0 tonnes C/ac annually). Overall, grass monocultures stored more carbon than the diverse forage mixtures. This is likely because grasses produce extensive, carbon-rich root systems that decompose more slowly, allowing more carbon to be retained in the soil over time. Nitrogen Despite the inclusion of nitrogen-fixing legumes, the diverse forage mixtures did not significantly increase soil nitrogen levels or total nitrogen stocks compared to the grass-based treatments. While legumes work with beneficial soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-available form, much of that nitrogen is removed each year when hay is harvested. With no supplemental fertilizer applied during the study, soil nitrogen reserves did not increase. These findings reinforce an important principle of hay production: nutrients exported with every harvest must eventually be replaced to sustain soil fertility, forage productivity, and long-term pasture health. Take-Home Messages for Producers • Diverse grass-legume mixtures build better soil structure. If you want improved water infiltration, less soil compaction, and easier root growth, especially valuable during dry or variable weather, choose complex mixtures with 3+ species. These provide resilience and better overall soil function. • Monoculture grasses (especially Fleet Meadow Bromegrass) excel at carbon storage. If maximizing soil carbon sequestration is a priority (for soil health, potential carbon programs, or long-term productivity), a strong grass stand may deliver the biggest gains. • There are trade-offs. No single option is “best” for everything. Mixtures support more biological activity and physical soil improvements; grasses drive faster carbon buildup. Producers need to consider their goals - productivity, drought resilience,

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Evolution Of Grilling Creates Opportunities For Meat Industry

utdoor grilling is becoming an increasingly important part of Canadian food culture. Growing consumer interest in outdoor living, backyard entertainment, and home cooking has led to a steady increase in barbecue ownership and use across the country. Market research indicates that the Canadian barbecue grill market is expected to continue growing over the next decade, driven by rising interest in outdoor cooking, improvements in grill technology, and investments in outdoor living spaces. Canadians are no longer limiting grilling to traditional summer weekends. Many households now use gas, pellet, charcoal, and electric grills throughout much of the year. Social media, cooking shows, and food influencers have encouraged consumers to experiment with new recipes and grilling techniques. In addition, multicultural influences have expanded the variety of foods pre-

pared on Canadian grills, including Korean, Caribbean, Mexican, and Middle Eastern dishes. The increasing popularity of grilling is expected to have significant impacts on Canada’s beef, pork, and chicken industries. Beef producers are likely to benefit from strong demand for premium grilling cuts such as steaks, burgers, and short ribs. Despite higher beef prices in recent years, consumer demand for beef has remained resilient, supporting higher market values for cattle producers and processors. The pork industry is also well positioned to benefit. ork ribs, pork chops, sausages, and pork shoulder are among the most popular barbecue products. As consumers seek affordable alternatives to expensive beef cuts, pork offers a cost-effective option while still delivering excellent grilling performance. This could help increase domestic pork consumption and create opportunities for value-added products such as mar-

inated ribs and specialty sausages. The chicken industry may experience the greatest growth from the grilling trend. Chicken is generally less expensive than beef, appeals to health-conscious consumers, and adapts well to a wide variety of flavours and cooking styles. roducts such as chicken breasts, wings, thighs, and skewers are increasingly featured at backyard barbecues, helping drive demand for poultry production. Overall, the rise of outdoor grilling in Canada is expected to strengthen demand across all three major meat sectors. While beef will likely remain the premium barbecue choice, pork and chicken may gain additional market share due to affordability and versatility. As grilling continues to grow in popularity, Canada’s livestock and poultry industries will have significant opportunities for expansion, innovation, and increased consumer engagement. NH

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D1 - D2 Cows $240.00 $255.00 D3 - D4 Cows $210.00 $229.00 Heiferettes $290.00 $360.00 Bologna Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $240.00 $257.00 D3 - D4 Cows $220.00 $239.00 Heiferettes $280.00 $360.00 Bologna Bulls

n/a n/a Feeder Bulls n/a n/a

$250.00 $275.00 Feeder Bulls $270.00 $315.00

n/a n/a Feeder Bulls n/a n/a

$250.00 $283.00 $255.00 $287.00 $255.00 $294.00 $260.00 $290.00 Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a $280.00 $300.00

$260.00 $295.00 Feeder Bulls $275.00 $325.00

$260.00 $299.00 Feeder Bulls $270.00 $320.00

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WEEKLY LIVESTOCK MARKET REVIEW - AUG 21, 2026

NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE OFFICE (780) 348-5893

CANADA / US $

Aug 21/26

$72.54

Aug 14/26

$71.75

Aug 22/25

$71.96

2.50

Aug 11/26

2.50

Aug 19/25

3.00

BANK RATE

Aug 18/26

CATTLE SLAUGHTER WEEKEND Aug 15/26 (prel) CANADA 55,055 EAST 10,485 WEST 44,570 WEEKEND Aug 22/26 (est) US 508,000 CANADIAN CATTLE GRADES WEEKEND Aug 15/26 A 43,156 B 924 D 4,574 E 180 A GRADE MARBLING (%) WEEKEND Aug 15/26 AAA 77.5% AA 21.6% A 0.9% CANADIAN CATTLE CLASSES WEEKEND Aug 15/26 (prel) STEERS 34,652 HEIFERS 13,163 COWS 7,020 BULLS 220 CALVES 2,378

Aug 08/26 (prel) 50,369 9,506 40,863 Aug 15/26 (est) 516,000

Aug 16/25 56,096 10,735 45,334 Aug 23/25 546,000

Aug 08/26 39,245 1,037 4,537 200

Aug 16/25 46,837 1,014 3,675 326

Aug 08/26 76.1% 23.0% 1.0%

Aug 16/25 68.8% 30.0% 1.2%

Aug 08/26 (prel) 32,552 10,978 6,574 265 2,411

Aug 16/25 36,563 13,502 5,647 357 2,403

CATTLE FUTURES - US 4/CWT - CLOSE August 07, 2026 MONTH LIVE CHANGE MONTH FEEDER CHANGE Aug-26 223.05 -0.57 Aug-26 334.75 -6.07 Oct-26 217.93 -0.95 Sep-26 329.02 -5.53 Dec-26 218.50 +0.13 Oct-26 323.65 -1.78 Feb-27 219.32 +0.27 Nov-26 316.25 -1.18 Apr-27 220.20 +0.60 Jan-27 307.68 -1.57 Jun-27 213.65 +0.83 Mar-27 304.18 -1.38 WEEKEND Aug 21/26 July14/26 US FSP-US$/CWT 341.00 344.43 CATTLE INDICATORS (by prod values) WEEKEND Aug 14/26 July 07/26 US-US $/CWT 13.96 13.93 CURRENTNESS Aug 15/26 Aug 08/26 WEST-A1% 21.0% 23.2% CAN-A1% 18.9% 21.5% FD:STR RATIO Aug 14/26 Aug 07/26 ALTA BARLEY 52.6 48.5 Aug 21/26 Aug 14/26 US CORN 42.7 46.3 AVG CARCASS WT Aug 15/26 Aug 08/26 WEST STR - LBS 932.0 933.5 CAN STR - LBS 939.2 941.0 US CATTLE - LBS 885.0 888.0

Aug 22/25 350.18 Aug 15/25 11.97 Aug 16/25 22.9% 20.0% Aug 15/25 49.6 Aug 22/25 62.5 Aug 16/25 909.0 915.0 865.0

Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - Aug 21, 2026 https://open.alberta.ca/publications/3479685

DATE No.

THORSBY STOCKYARDS OFFICE (780) 789-3915 Tues, Aug 18, 2026 Tues, Aug 11, 2026 338 Head FEEDER STEERS

BID

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399

N/A

400 - 499

N/A

500 - 599

N/A

600 - 699

N/A

700 - 799

N/A

800 - 899

N/A

900 - 999

N/A

1,000 +

N/A

FEEDER HEIFERS BID

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399

N/A

400 - 499

N/A

500 - 599

N/A

600 - 699

N/A

700 - 799

N/A

800 - 899

N/A

900 - 999

N/A

1,000 +

N/A

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

D1 - D2 COWS

DATE No.

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 817 Head

FEEDER STEERS LOW

HIGH

300 - 399 $700.00 $900.00 $700.00

$950.50

400 - 499 $650.00

$800.00

$700.00

$850.00

500 - 599 $575.00

$700.00

$600.00

$720.00

600 - 699 $550.00

$600.25

$570.00

$650.00

700 - 799 $480.00

$585.50

$485.00

$585.25

800 - 899 $440.00

$490.25

$455.00

$532.00

900 - 999 $440.00

$484.00

$445.00

$484.00

1,000 +

$454.00

$385.00

$450.00

BID

LOW

D3 COWS

FEEDER HEIFERS BID

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399 $700.00 $800.50

$650.00

$800.00

400 - 499 $600.00 $750.00

$550.00

$725.50

500 - 599 $500.00 $600.75

$550.00

$650.00

600 - 699 $430.00 $575.00

$475.00

$600.50

700 - 799 $440.00 $527.50

$445.00

$500.25

800 - 899 $400.00 $457.25

$425.00

$470.00

900 - 999 $410.00 $441.00

$400.00

$440.00

1,000 + $350.00 $410.50

$275.00

$414.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 COWS

$225.00 $248.00 D3 - D4 COWS

D3 COWS

$175.00 $215.00 $180.00 $220.00

HIGH

$380.00

D1 - D2 COWS

$220.00 $245.00 $225.00 $250.00

$180.00 $224.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS

$250.00 $299.00 $250.00 $315.00

$255.00 $290.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS

REPLACEMENT CATTLE FEEDER COWS -

D1 - D2 COWS $228.00

$248.00

D3 - D4 COWS $180.00

$227.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS $250.00

$291.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

FEEDER COWS

$265.00 $250.00 $270.00

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 550 Head

FEEDER COWS

$245.00 $275.00

FEEDER COWS $255.00

$275.00

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Safe Combine Operation During Harvest Pressley Buurma, Oklahoma Stet University, October 1, 2025

s we continue to progress further into harvest season, the continuous activity, diminished daylight and stresses that can be associated with harvest can often lead to agricultural related injuries. It takes multiple pieces of equipment working simultaneously to have an efficient harvest season and no piece of equipment is more important than the combine. It is important to keep safety in the forefront when operating or working around the combine and combine safety starts with the operator. Combine operators should consider these guidelines during harvest: – Follow the procedures in the operator’s manual for safe operation, maintenance, dealing with blockages and other problems. – Check all guards are in position and correctly fitted before starting work. o not run the combine with the guards raised or removed. – Keep equipment properly maintained and ensure equipment has adequate lighting for working in low light conditions – Reduce the risk of falls by ensuring access ladders, steps, or standing platforms are clean and free of mud or debris. – Never carry passengers on the combine unless seated in a passenger seat and do not mount or dismount the combine when it is moving. – Make sure to keep cab windows clean and mirrors are properly adjusted. Operator vision to the rear may be poor so be particularly careful when reversing. – Keep the cab door shut to keep out dust and reduce noise. Ensure any pedestrians are clear of the combine before moving. – Be alert to your surroundings. Know where other equipment is being positioned and be observant to individuals who may be walking around the equipment. Maintain eye contact and communicate your intentions with the other person. – When unloading the combine on the move, you will need to plan and coordinate your movements carefully to match the tractor/grain cart working with you. – Remember the hazards posed by straw choppers and spreaders – allow adequate rundown time before approaching the rear of the combine. – o not operate the machine beyond its capacity or overload it.

– egularly clean straw and chaff deposits from the engine compartment and around belts or pulleys to reduce risk of fire. – Carry suitable fire extinguishers. These should be regularly checked and properly maintained/ serviced. – se extreme caution when working around overhead power lines, especially when extending the unloading auger or bin extensions. – ollow correct procedures when transferring the header on and off the header cart, or working under the header (use the manufacturer’s safety supports). – tili e safe travel routes between fields, and take into account overhead height and roadway width clearances. – re-plan road travel to account for potential problems with automobile traffic. Utilize escort vehicles when needed. NH

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Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring For Beef Business To Strengthen Long-Term Performance SPRINGDALE, Ark. – (August 13, 2026)

yson Foods is making strategic changes to its beef operations to position the company for long-term success. Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States: Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas and Amarillo, Texas, to create a more competitive footprint amidst one of the most historic cattle shortages the country has ever experienced. Recent USDA cattle inventory data, which included continued evidence of limited heifer retention, indi-

cates these supply constraints are likely to persist, requiring strategic action. The company will end operations at its Joslin, Illinois, beef facility and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility. Capacity from these locations will be moved to more strategically located facilities with ample capacity to grow. Additionally, Tyson Foods is pursuing the sale of its Pasco, Washington, beef facility. With these changes, the company will ramp back up a second shift at its Amarillo, Texas facility as cattle become available. Collectively,

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these changes will allow the company to maintain a similar level of cattle harvesting across a more efficient and modern network. Tyson Foods recognizes the impact these decisions have on team members and communities. The company is committed to supporting our team members through this transition, including helping them apply for open positions at other facilities. With these changes, Tyson Foods is ensuring that it will continue to deliver high-quality, affordable, and nutritious protein for generations to come. NH

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AUGUST 21, 2026

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

AB Ag & Rural Dev / Stats & Data Dev Branch

Vold Jones & Vold - Westlock - August 10, 2026

Goats - 68 Head

$/CWT

0 - 69 lbs

$266.00 to $310.00

70 - 85 lbs

$275.00 to $320.00

86 - 105 lbs

$295.00 to $332.50

106 & Over lbs

$270.00 to $302.00

Goats Light Feeder Kids

0 - 49 lbs

$250.00 to $350.00

50 - 100 lbs

$400.00 to $455.00

Whether Kids

Ewes

$200.00 -

Rams

none on offer

Bred Ewes

none on offer

Ewe/Lamb Family

none on offer

Nanny/Kid Units

50 - 100 lbs

none on offer Nannys & Billies

$/CWT

Nannys

$275.00 to $345.00

$225.00 to $270.00

Billys

$165.00 to $275.00

70 - 85 lbs

$255.00 to $300.00

86 - 105 lbs

$275.00 to $315.00

Bred Nannys

106 & Over lbs

none on offer

Ewes

$185.00 -

Rams

none on offer

Hogs - 0 Head 30 - 40 lbs

none on offer

41 - 80 lbs

none on offer none on offer none on offer

Bred Ewes

none on offer

Ewe/Lamb Family

none on offer

151 & Over lbs

425,194 233,609 191,585 55,431

399,198 224,439 174,759 46,608

Aug 16/25

421,899 230,055 191,844 55,498

WEEK END US

Aug 22/26 (est)

Aug 15/26 (est)

Aug 23/25

2,327,000

2,316,000

2,368,000

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT MONTH October 2026 December 2026 February 2027 April 2027 May 2027 June 2027

LEAN 80.88 71.53 74.42 79.88 84.60 93.05

CHANGE -0.88 -0.95 -1.35 -1.10 -0.35 -0.42

HOG CASH PRICES - INDEX 100 - $/KG

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - August 17, 2026

Sheep - 1,873 Head

Aug 15/26 (prel) Aug 08/26 (prel)

none on offer

0 - 69 lbs

81 - 150 lbs

HOG SLAUGHTER WEEK END CANADA EAST WEST AB/BC

Goats - 283 Head

WEEK END

Aug 21/26

Aug 14/26

Aug 22/25

Light Feeder Kids

ALTA AVG ONT AVG

2.412 N/A

2.445 2.416

2.714 2.723

Goats

$/CWT

Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lbs

$/CWT $430.00 to $550.00

55 - 69 lbs

$350.00 to $420.00

70 - 85 lbs

$330.00 to $365.00

86 - 105 lbs

$300.00 to $365.00

45 - 69 lbs

$400.00 to $585.00

WEEK END

Aug 21/26

Aug 14/26

Aug 22/25

106 & Over lbs

$290.00 to $330.00

70+ lbs

$400.00 to $450.00

US $/CWT

Ewes

$190.00 to $300.00

92.76 2.381

96.18 2.496

109.13 2.824

Rams Bred Ewes (Head) Sheep - Hair

0 - 60 lbs

$400.00 to $550.00 Doeling Kids

CAN EQVT $/KG

Buckling Kids

$200.00 to $240.00

45 - 69 lbs

$450.00 to $630.00

none on offer

70+ lbs

$480.00 to $515.00 Wether Kids

$/CWT

INTERIOR IOWA MINNESOTA HOG CASH PRICES

HOG INDICATORS WEEK END

Aug 15/26

Aug 08/26

Aug 16/25

AV DRSD WT US-LBS

213.00

214.00

210.00

FD: HOG RATIO

Aug 21/26

Aug 14/26

Aug 22/25

US CORN

18.9 14.6

20.9 13.8

27.4 16.2

0 - 54 lbs

$350.00 to $500.00

45 - 69 lbs

$430.00 to $555.00

55 - 69 lbs

$350.00 to $380.00

70+ lbs

$420.00 to $510.00

70 - 85 lbs

$325.00 to $380.00

86 - 105 lbs

$300.00 to $330.00

106 & Over lbs

$290.00 to $310.00

Mature Nannys

$300.00 to $410.00

ALTA BARLEY

Ewes

$215.00 to $250.00

Mature Bucks

$330.00 to $510.00

Rams

$195.00 to $215.00

Bred Does

none on offer

US CARCASS CUTOUT

Aug 21/26

Aug 14/26

Aug 22/25

Nanny/Kid (Unit)

none on offer

US $/CWT

97.98

100.45

113.45

Ewe/Lamb Family

none on offer

Adults

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Sheep - Hair

$/CWT

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Sheep - 91 Head

Sheep - Wool

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ALBERTA/BC FARMERS MARKETS September | October

Beaverlodge - South Peace Centennial Junction of Highway 43 and RR 722 Special Markets: Sept 12 | Fall Fair | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FluidPro Arena, Wembley (9831 – 97 St) Sept 12 | Harvest Festival | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. South Peace Centennial Museum Oct 24 | Pumpkin Market | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NuVista Energy Center, Beaverlodge (1024 - 4 Ave) Contact: 780-978-1198 or southpeacefm@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________ Berwyn | Berwyn Ag Building (5001 – 51st St) Special Markets: Sept 12 | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 50th Street, Grimshaw Contact: 780-836-0660 or farmersmarketberwyn@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________ Chetwynd | Carver’s Row, Highway 97 Friday | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2 Contact: (250) 788-6576 or cmwiddic@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________ Dawson Creek | N.A.R. Park (900 Alaska Avenue) Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 | Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Contact: (587) 277-1476 ____________________________________________________________ Enilda| Women’s Institute Hall (WI Drive 1st Ave) Saturday | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Sept 5 | Oct 3 Contact: (780) 523-5158 or enildafarmersmarket@yahoo.com ____________________________________________________________ Fairview | Fairview Legion Hall (10315 – 110 St) Wednesday | 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 Special Markets: Oct 7 | 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Contact: 780-772-9557 or fairviewabfarmersmarket@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________ th

Fort St. John | SUMMER MARKET Festival Plaza, Centennial Park (9523 – 100th Street) Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 | Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Contact: (778) 256-7971 or fsjfarmersmarket@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________ Fort Nelson | Elk’s Lodge (5431 – 50th Avenue South) Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 | Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Contact: (250)233-3522 or manysoles@northwestel.net ____________________________________________________________ Grande Prairie | TARA Centre, Evergreen Park Friday | 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturday | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 | Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Contact: (780) 978-1198 or southpeacefm@gmail.com

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High Level | Jubilee Park (10511 – 103 St) Saturday | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Sept 12, 26 Contact: highlevelfarmersmarket@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________ High Prairie – Marigold | 4724 – 53rd Avenue Wednesday | 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Sept 9, 23 | Oct 7, 21 Contact: (780) 523-4588 ________________________________________________________________ Kinuso | Kinuso Ag Hall (1 Swan Ave) Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Sept 5 Contact: 780-775-2684 or kinusofarmersmarket@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________ La Crete | Jubilee Park (9102 – 100 St) Thursday | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 Special Markets: Sept 5 | 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: (780) 841-4648 or lcheritagecentre@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________ Manning | Royal Canadian Legion (115 – 3rd Ave SW) Thursday | 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8 Contact: (780) 836-1064 ________________________________________________________________ Peace River | Former Peavey Mart Store (9700 – 78 St) Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Sept 5, 19 | Oct 3, 17 Contact: PRFMarket1991@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________ Rycroft | Rycroft Ag Centre (5010 – 49th Ave) Thursday | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sept 3, 10 Special Markets: Oct 10 | Thanksgiving Market | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: (780) 831-8792 or rycroftfarmersmarket@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________ Sexsmith | Sexsmith Curling Rink (9913 – 99th St) Tuesday | 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Sept 1, 8, 15 Special Markets: Sept 26 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Fall Pumpkin Market Contact: (780) 568-3688 or wellness@sexsmith.ca ________________________________________________________________ Tangent | Tangent Community Hall (101 – 3rd Ave) Saturday | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sept 19 - Harvest Market | Oct 17 - Autumn Market Contact: (780) 219-5342 or communityhalltangent@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________ Valleyview | Memorial Hall (4810 - 50 St) Saturday | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Sept 12 | Oct 3, 17 Contact: 403-331-9507 or valleyviewmarkets@gmail.com

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Encouraging Food Processing In The Agricultural Land Reserve BC Agriculture and Food, Updated Aug. 18, 2026: Supporting food security, investment in B.C.’s farming, food economy Summary • The Province is engaging with B.C.’s agricultural and food-processing sector, local governments and First Nations about a proposed change to regulations that aims to create jobs, attract investment and encourage a provincial food supply that is secure, diversified and resilient • The proposed regulatory change would allow food processors to build foodprocessing plants on land that is not well suited for primary production, so long as 5% of the primary product used in the processing is grown or raised in the province, while protecting prime farmland in B.C.

he Province is leading a six-week engagement with B.C.’s agricultural and food-processing industry, local governments and First Nations on a proposal to expand food-processing opportunities in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) that will help strengthen food security, support farmers and attract new investment. At a time of significant trade uncertainty with Canada’s neighbours to the south and with global conflicts that are disrupting traditional supply chains, it is more important than ever to strengthen food security in B.C.

SUPPORTING FOOD SECURITY, FARMING AND THE FOOD ECONOMY The proposal aims to encourage more food processing in the ALR on land that is not well suited for primary production, while protecting prime farmland in B.C. and protecting and strengthening the ALR’s primary purpose of agricultural production. The proposed regulatory change would allow food processors to build food-processing plants on Class 5-7 soil (and Class 4 if the parcel is serviced by the date this rule is implemented) in the ALR, so long as 5% of the primary product used in the processing is grown or raised in the province. The discussion paper with more information on the proposed changes is available here http news.gov.bc.ca files ood rocessingA iscussion aperAug .pdf The soil classification condition in this proposal would exclude about of A farmland in the ower Mainland and raser alley, with -, hectares

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expected to be potentially available for food-processing development. The proposal intends to connect food processing in the ALR with farming in the ALR, creating new markets for farmers and driving more investment back to B.C. growers.

SOIL TESTING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT REQUIRED Those seeking to build new food-processing facilities would require an assessment from a registered professional agrologist to ensure the soil classification meets the criteria and need to meet building and any other permits from local governments and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and the Ministry of Environment and Parks. The current regulation allows processing on the ALR (without Agricultural and Commission approval if of the ingredients are from the farm in question or from fellow member farms of an industry association and does not consider soil quality as a factor. The rule would remain in place on all other land in the ALR. ATE eedback is invited from interested parties until ept. , , by email to AF.Minister@gov.bc.ca A backgrounder follows.

BACKGROUNDERS What to know about food processing in B.C. rocessing is defined under the Agricultural and eserve se egulation as the storing, packing, preparing and processing of farm products. oils are classified for farming quality on a scale of - , with one being highest. • The proposed changes would pertain to classes 4-7, with Class 4 only being considered if the lot is accessible by road and easily connected to existing water, sewage and electricity services at the time this regulation comes into force. • As a further constraint, government would cap the maximum amount of land included under this proposal to . of more than . million hectares of privately owned ALR land. • Food processing is the second-largest manufacturing sector in the province with an estimated . billion generated in . • B.C. farms generate about $5 billion in revenue per year. • The food-and-beverage manufacturing sector is a driver of employment in the province, providing , obs in . n , B.C. exported . billion worth of processed food and beverage products. NH

DAWSON CREEK EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE

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ALL THE SUPPORTERS AND PARTICIPANTS The West Smoky Recreational Center in Eaglesham would like to thank all the supporters and participants of the Annual Farmers and Merchants Golf Tournament held on July 30, 2026. This event helps to keep our local arena and recreational center open for our community and surrounding area. The center hosts pickleball courts, a full gym, meeting rooms, and a full hockey arena during the winter months Find us on Facebook West Smoky Recreation Center for more info! Or Email: westsmokyrc@gmail.com

Special Thank You’s

to the staff of the Lakeside Golf Course in Eaglesham for their hard work and dedication, Arty’s Air and Delta Tango Aviation for their generous sponsorship of the supper and to the volunteers who made the day run smoothly.

Thank you to our hole sponsors this year: Bayer Crop Science • BASF • Farm Credit Canada • Flaman Rentals/Keddie's Goodon Industries • Point Forward Solutions Schoorlemmer Seeds • UPL • Taurus

A&W High Prairie – Louise Owen

Farm Credit Canada

Maple Rock Farms

Adama

Flaman Rentals

McLennan Liquor Store

AGI

FMC

Nol’s Trucking

Alberta Treasury Branch

Fort Gary Industries

Nufarm

Arty’s Air

Foster’s Agri-World

Nutrien

ATP

G&R Insulating and Scaffolding

PrairieCoast Equipment

BASF

Platinum Fuels

Bayer Crop Science

Fountain Tire – Spirit River

Point Forward Solutions

Beaudoin Farms

Garrett Farms

Prestville Farms

Birch Hills County

Golden Creek Farms

Richardson Pioneer

Boivin Farms

Goodon Industries Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Equipment – Falher

Brandon and Erika Duvall

Goshawk Farms

Brandon Bogdanek

Gregg Distributors

Rocky Mountain Equipment – Grande Prairie

Canadian Natural Resources

Hawkview Ag

Schoorlemmer Seeds

Cargill

Home Hardware – Spirit River

Stahl Peterbilt

Co-op

Horizon Ag and Turf

Sun Valley Seeds

Dave Ross Equipment

IDA

Syngenta

Delta Tango Aviation

Indoor Elements

Taurus

Denis and Carolyn Ouellet

Jamie and Laura Mitchell

Triple G Trucking

DNA Farms

Keddie’s

Duvall Farms

Limoges Seed Farms

UFA UPL

Eaglesham and District Agricultural Society

LOL Liquor Falher

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Cattle Directory Fourth Creek Angus Ranch Ryan Lacey & Lucie Coche, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-864-7753 Lucie 780-517-3507

TRIEBER FARMS

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Black Angus & Shorthorn Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

Friesen Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB Chad 780-831-9106 | Anna 780-831-8338

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale oﬀ the Farm

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Fred Trieber (780) 831-1346 • fredtrieber@gmail.com Naomi Trieber (780) 814-0052 • trieberfarms@gmail.com

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732066 Range Road 111 Beaverlodge, AB

Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

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Bulls for Sale off the Farm by Private Treaty

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REGISTERED BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Like Us on Jack & Shannon Trask

(250) 263-4904 • sjtrask@pris.ca • Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

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Brandl Cattle Co. Bryron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB Kailey, Wynton & Landon Brandl Byron 780-349-1765 Gwen 780-349-1704

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Broken Stick Ranch Black Angus for Sale off the Farm Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105

Binks Angus Farm Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020

Crestland Farms Ltd. John Harms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB (C)780-926-9540 (H)780-928-4649 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644

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SPECIALIZING IN GOOD QUALITY REGISTERED RED & BLACK ANGUS

GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684 Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005 GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684 Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005 Harvest Angus Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200 Heart Valley Angus Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301 Horizon Red Angus Philip Driedger, La Crete, AB 780-926-5896 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, B.C. 250-787-0970

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Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB Jim 780-835-0455 | Donna 780-835-9588 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen Grande Prairie, AB Trevor 780-518-0630 Melanie 780-518-0230 Lazy S Ranch Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150

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Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301

RED, WHITE & TAN YEARLING CHAROLAIS BULLS VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME CELL: (780) 402-5617 HOME: (780) 356-3611 SCHWEITZERRE@GPNET.CA

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Kleskun Lake Farm Brady Fraser, Sexsmith, AB 780-505-1734

HEREFORDS

Raising Quality Charolais Cattle to meet the needs of the Commercial Industry!

RR Forty Angus Danny Waluk/Lorinda Wold, Clairmont, AB (D) 780-296-3460 (L) 780-402-1445 Schulz Angus Joe & Courtney Schulz, Spirit River, AB Joe 780-864-6448 | Courtney 780-864-6506 Silent K Stock Farms Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake BC D 250-467-9450 / M 403-804-1107

Silver Willow Ranch Kevin & Barbara Quist, Teepee Creek, AB 780-876-4649 Sorensen Cattle Co. Murray & Nicole Sorensen Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189 Towaw Cattle Co. Kirk & Jill Wildman, Sangudo, AB 780-305-1661 | 780-305-1146 Dave & Gail Wildman, Sangudo, AB 780-305-1145 Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen, Crooked Creek, AB Colby&Tiffany Klassen,Crooked Creek, AB Mike 780-832-7343 Colby 780-832-6714

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Northway Cattle Co. Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291

Nikki, Kristin, Whitney & Courtney Drschiwiski Box 18, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 Ph: 250-785-6362 Cell: 250-261-0876 (Nikki) Cell: 250-329-4816 (Courtney) eightway@pris.ca wanderlust_blues@yahoo.ca a

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Blondie Cattle Co. Montana Fogle, High Prairie, AB 780-402-4009 Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858 Evans Cattle Company Glyn & Stephanie Evans, Doe River, BC 250-467-2275 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530 KSL Simmentals Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 587-202-0254 Landaker Charolais Farm Alan & Shirley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654

Chittick Farms Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Steve, Ashley & Brad White Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064 | 780-354-3190 Gurtler Polled Herefords Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB Garry 780-836-0117 | 780-836-2125 Ethan 780-836-0552 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC Cell 250-719-5548 | Home 250-786-5232 Jonomn Hereford Ranch Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586 | 780-348-5835 Mike Grimmeyer, Clyde, AB 780-307-3385 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

Schweitzer Ranch Troy & Kristina Schweitzer Dawson Creek, BC Troy 780-814-3598 | Kristina 250-219-4429

Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986

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LIMOUSIN

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Bred for Docility, calving ease, milk performance combined with Mattias Ljunggren & daughters a great deal of muscling Valleyview, AB | (780) 524-9651

Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644

Jennings Martin Direct Buying La Glace, Alberta Jennings Martin 780-933-1023

Hillview Farms Sturgeon County, AB Raymond & Corine Verbeek 780-982-2176 | 780-939-2173 Colin & Tessa Verbeek Colin 780-982-1676 | Tessa 403-636-1066

Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Thorsby, Alberta Office 780-789-3915 Chance 403-358-0456 | Jeff 780-203-4953

Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654

VJV Livestock Marketing Group Dawson Creek, BC Office: 250-782-3766 Beaverlodge, AB Office: 780-354-2423 Yancy Crosier 403-485-0887 VJV Livestock Marketing Group Westlock, AB Office: 780-349-3153 Travis Sekura 780-621-6841

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BRITISH COLUMBIA B.C. Breeder & Feeder Association Quesnel, BC | Office: 250-992-8483 bearvlly@telus.net Central Interior Feeders Co-operative Assn Vanderhoof, BC | Office: 250-567-2049 audreycifca@gmail.com North Peace BC Feeder Co-operative Dawson Creek, BC | Office: 250-782-8911 pcc@neonet.bc.ca North Peace B.C. Bred Heifer Association South Peace Bred Heifer Association Dawson Creek, BC | Office: 250-782-6272 pcc@neonet.ca.ca

DALE AND GARRETT SAWATZKY (236) 593-9040 | (306) 604-9572 tumbleweeddalegarrett@gmail.com

VJV Livestock Marketing Group Ponoka, AB Office: 403-783-5561 Craig Jacklin 403-783-1453 VJV Livestock Marketing Group Rimbey, AB Office: 403-843-2439 Dean Edge 403-704-0280 Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB Glen 780-897-9570 | Nolan 780-518-0709

RED POLLS Shadow Creek Red Polls • Raising Red Poll Cattle since 1983 • Maternal traits with light birth weights • Registered stock for sale on farm

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC (250) 827-3293 • marshascows@hotmail.com www.shadowcreek.farm 98943813feb26

SALERS E Over I Salers Proud Member of the Alberta Salers Association Salers Bulls for Sale off the Farm by Private Treaty Karen Eastman, Brownvale, AB (780) 625-7248 | eoverisalers@gmail.com 98960716jan26

GRUNDKE FAMILY SALERS FOR SALE AT THE FARM SALERS BULLS and FEMALES FROM THESE AND OTHER SIRES SELECTED FOR TEMPERMENTGROWTH AND EASY KEEPING WERNER and DEBBIE GRUNDKE ALBERTA BEACH, ALBERTA

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Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108

ALBERTA Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd. Barrhead, AB | Office: 780-674-2456 office@barrheadfeeders.ca Grande Prairie Feeders' Association Ltd. Grande Prairie, AB | Office: 780-538-1263 gpfeeders@gmail.com North Peace Feeder Association Ltd. Berwyn, AB | Office: 780-338-2270 barhm@abnorth.com Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd. Hi-Valley Beef Co-op High Prairie, AB | Admin - Dee Parke Off: 780-523-4487 | Cell: 780-523-8888 prfc@telus.net Westlock Feeders Association Ltd. Westlock, AB | 780-348-5850 westlockfeedersassociation@hotmail.com

North 42 Cattle Company Heath & Jennifer Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

SHORTHORNS Yearling & Two-Year-Old Shorthorn Bulls for Sale off the Farm by Private Treaty

TAMARACK SHORTHORNS

Alvin Johnson | Brownvale, AB Cell: (780) 618-9044 | ajohnson_1959@icloud.com

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Reber's Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

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SIMMENTALS Simmental Cattle

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Box 238, Norbert & Janice Luken FAIRVIEW, ALBERTA 780-835-3165 TOH 1LO Email: njluken6@gmail.com

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Yearling and 2 yr. old Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

BUILDING THE BEST Quality Simmental Breeding Stock

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M J Simmentals Joe & Marianne Gingles, Beaverlodge, AB Joe 780-354-8842 | Cell 780-814-2567

Blondie Cattle Co. Montana Fogle, High Prairie, AB 780-402-4009

Montagneouse Creek Simmentals Herman & Mark Giesbrecht, Worsley, AB 780-772-0488

Clarkson Valley Simmentals Kyle & Ashley Klassen, Crooked Creek, AB 780-933-8605

Polar Farms Joe, Lindsey, Riley & Kendal Loomis Peace River Regional District, BC 250-784-5150

Clearwater Simmentals Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714

Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986

Crystal Springs Ranch Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237

Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621

D.A.M. Livestock Ltd. David Michalchuk, Keg River, AB 780-987-0938

Box 223, Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

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GB Farms Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661

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Willow Creek Simmentals | Crooked Creek, AB Mike & Mari Klassen | (780) 832-7343 Colby & Tiffany Klassen | (780) 832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com

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Blazin" J Simmentals Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934

Yearling & 2-Year-Old Bulls & Heifers for Sale off the Farm by Private Treaty Elden & Einar Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Call/Text (780) 518-3536 Home (780) 356-2113

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Albrecht Farms Steve & Tammy Albrecht, Sprit River, AB 780-832-0883 Ryan & Tara Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-933-5448

Short Grass Farms Kurtis & Chelsie Dillabough, DeBolt, AB 780-402-9578 Sorenson Cattle Co. Murray & Nicole Sorenson Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189

Harvest Angus Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200

Southpaw Cattle Company Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401

Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301

Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals Yellowhead County, AB Gerd 780-712-2096 Jordan 780-712-3600

KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500

Tri K Cattle Beaverlodge, AB Keiran Hodges 780-933-5637 Keith Hodges 780-831-7999

KMR Simmentals Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404 Kruger Farms Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125 KSL Simmentals Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 587-202-0254 Lazy S Ranch Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith and Family Valleyview, AB Dale 780-558-9337 | Kent 780-721-1109 Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322 Wolfe Lake Farms Inc. Olin Rosvold, La Glace, AB 780-518-1997 Wolfes Fleckvieh Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of August 21, 2026 Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

November 2026 (RSX26)

799.10s

-21.30

819.30

796.90

820.40

31,179

08/21/26

January 2027 (RSF27)

808.40s

-20.50

825.00

826.10

806.30

828.90

12,815

08/21/26

March 2027 (RSH27)

815.40s

-19.60

832.30

832.40

813.40

835.00

3,338

08/21/26

May 2027 (RSK27)

820.00s

-18.80

831.30

834.30

819.30

838.80

474

08/21/26

Last

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Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

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Time

September 2026 (ZWU26)

681-4s

-1-2

682-0

687-6

674-4

682-6

30,301

08/21/26

December 2026 (ZWZ26)

699-2s

-0-6

699-0

705-0

692-2

700-0

61,503

08/21/26

March 2027 (ZWH27)

716-4s

-0-6

716-0

722-0

709-6

717-2

20,663

08/21/26

May 2027 (ZWK27)

724-4s

-0-2

724-6

729-4

717-6

724-6

6,897

08/21/26

HARD RED WINTER WHEAT (SEPTEMBER '26)

Last

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Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

September 2026 (KEU26)

756-2s

-6-0

762-0

765-2

750-2

762-2

13,724

08/21/26

December 2026 (KEZ26)

772-4s

-4-0

777-0

780-2

765-0

776-4

31,036

08/21/26 08/21/26

WHEAT (SEPTEMBER '26)

March 2027 (KEH27)

785-6s

-4-2

789-6

793-4

778-4

790-0

7,996

HARD RED SPRING WHEAT (SEPTEMBER '26)

Last

Change

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High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

September 2026 (KWU26)

704-6s

+1-4

706-2

737-0

703-6

703-2

08/21/26

December 2026 (KWZ26)

717-6s

-2-4

723-6

724-0

717-0

720-2

08/21/26

March 2027 (KWH27)

737-0s

-8-4

0-0

737-0

745-4

08/21/26

SPRING WHEAT MPLS (SEPTEMBER '26)

Last

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Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

September 2026 (MWU26)

6.9825s

-0.0250

6.9700

7.0075

6.9350

7.0075

2,585

08/21/26

December 2026 (MWZ26)

7.2450s

-0.0325

7.2250

7.2725

7.2025

7.2775

6,109

08/21/26

March 2027 (MWH27)

7.4275s

-0.0300

7.4300

7.4500

7.3825

7.4575

908

08/21/26

OATS (SEPTEMBER '26)

Last

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Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

September 2026 (ZOU26)

324-2s

+2-0

322-2

326-6

319-0

322-2

105

08/21/26

December 2026 (ZOZ26)

343-6s

+1-2

342-4

347-6

340-6

342-4

232

08/21/26

March 2027 (ZOH27)

356-0s

+1-0

357-0

356-0

355-0

08/21/26

Last

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High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

483-6s

+5-0

477-0

484-2

474-4

478-6

97,412

08/21/26

CORN (SEPTEMBER '26) September 2026 (ZCU26) December 2026 (ZCZ26)

508-4s

+5-0

502-0

509-0

499-0

503-4

270,307

08/21/26

March 2027 (ZCH27)

523-4s

+5-2

515-4

524-0

514-0

518-2

75,033

08/21/26

SOYBEANS (SEPTEMBER '26)

Last

Change

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Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

September 2026 (ZSU26)

1225-0s

+4-2

1218-6

1225-6

1209-6

1220-6

17,795

08/21/26

November 2026 (ZSX26)

1239-4s

+3-0

1235-4

1240-4

1224-4

1236-4

153,958

08/21/26

January 2027 (ZSF27)

1253-6s

+2-2

1250-2

1254-6

1239-2

1251-4

46,769

08/21/26

SOYBEAN OIL (SEPTEMBER '26)

Last

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Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

September 2026 (ZLU26)

69.35s

-1.83

70.63

71.48

68.67

71.18

44,959

08/21/26

October 2026 (ZLV26)

69.49s

-1.84

70.70

71.65

68.87

71.33

46,793

08/21/26 08/21/26

December 2026 (ZLZ26)

69.58s

-1.74

70.74

71.69

69.00

71.32

112,156

SOYBEAN MEAL (SEPTEMBER '26)

Last

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Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

August 2026 (ZMN26)

317.7s

+2.0

315.1

318.1

312.3

315.7

25,043

08/21/26

September 2026 (ZMU26)

320.5s

+1.9

318.0

321.0

315.1

318.6

20,778

08/21/26

October 2026 (ZMV26)

325.8s

+2.0

323.5

326.3

320.1

323.8

53,816

08/21/26

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - August 21, 2026

Weekly Feed Grain Report - August 21, 2026

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains)

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Aug 17/26 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $305.00 - $313.00 $295.00 - $302.00 Red Deer $288.44 - $320.00 $288.44 - $320.00 Edmonton $299.00 - $320.00 $299.00 - $320.00 Oats Edmonton $233.16 - $248.00 $209.00 - $270.00 Peas Edmonton $300.00 - $300.00 $310.00 - $315.00 Barley Lethbridge $270.00 - $278.00 $274.00 - $280.00 MH/Brooks $268.00 - $275.40 $264.00 - $284.00 Calgary $269.00 - $280.00 $265.00 - $290.00 Red Deer $252.62 - $280.00 $252.62 - $290.00 Vermillion $257.00 - $275.00 $257.00 - $275.00 Edmonton $275.00 - $294.00 $282.50 - $295.00 Grande Prairie $246.88 - $252.62 $241.50 - $252.62 CANOLA CRUSHER on August 19, 2026 Previous Week Meal (FOB) $357.34 $351.82 Seed (Del) $798.15 $784.90 ELEVATOR BIDS (CDN $/TONNE) on August 20, 2026 HIGH LOW / AVERAGE CHANGE CWRS (13% min. protein) $327.30 $304.14 / $316.28 +5.40 CPS (10.5% min. protein) $306.07 $289.74 / $296.75 +6.19 ELEVATOR BIDS on August 21/26 (Del) This Week Last Week Feed Wheat *Central $252.20 $252.20 Feed Oats *Central $233.43 $233.43 Feed Barley *Central $246.92 $227.57 Flaxseed *Central $609.51 $617.90 Canola *Central $750.48 $788.33 Durum South $278.23 $278.23

Peace Region $17.00 ( - $0.49 ) $16.61 ( - $0.48 ) $16.76 ( - $0.48 ) $16.83 ( - $0.49 ) $16.92 ( - $0.48 ) $16.98 ( - $0.47 ) not available Peace Region $7.71 ( - $0.10 ) $7.84 ( + $0.03 ) $7.88 ( + $0.04 ) $7.90 ( + $0.02 ) $7.95 ( + $0.03 ) $8.04 ( + $0.02 ) $8.05 ( + $0.02 ) Peace Region not available not available not available not available not available not available Peace Region $8.32 ( - $0.07 ) $8.32 ( - $0.03 ) $8.44 ( - $0.06 ) $8.49 ( - $0.05 ) $8.55 ( - $0.05 ) $8.63 ( - $0.00 ) Peace Region not available not available not available not available not available not available

Northern Alberta $17.03 ( - $0.49 ) $16.73 ( - $0.49 ) $16.79 ( - $0.49 ) $16.86 ( - $0.49 ) $16.94 ( - $0.47 ) $16.99 ( - $0.47 ) $17.22 ( - $0.45 ) Northern Alberta $7.85 ( - $0.08 ) $7.98 ( + $0.05 ) $8.00 ( + $0.05 ) $8.01 ( + $0.05 ) $8.07 ( + $0.06 ) $8.12 ( + $0.05 ) $8.15 ( + $0.06 ) Northern Alberta not available not available not available not available not available not available Northern Alberta $8.63 ( - $0.06 ) $8.63 ( - $0.03 ) $8.68 ( - $0.06 ) $8.70 ( - $0.06 ) $8.73 ( - $0.06 ) $8.79 ( - $0.02 ) Northern Alberta $8.04 ( $0.00 ) $7.89 ( $0.00 ) $7.80 ( $0.00 ) $7.88 ( $0.00 ) $7.85 ( $0.00 ) not available

Southern Alberta $17.17 ( - $0.48 ) $16.86 ( - $0.52 ) $16.97 ( - $0.49 ) $17.02 ( - $0.47 ) $17.14 ( - $0.45 ) $17.20 ( - $0.45 ) $17.49 ( - $0.43 ) Southern Alberta $7.98 ( - $0.10 ) $8.01 ( + $0.04 ) $8.07 ( + $0.00 ) $8.05 ( + $0.00 ) $8.10 ( + $0.01 ) $8.19 ( + $0.00 ) $8.22 ( + $0.01 ) Southern Alberta $7.44 ( - $0.01 ) $7.49 ( - $0.00 ) $7.38 ( - $0.01 ) $7.43 ( - $0.01 ) $7.51 ( - $0.01 ) $7.23 ( - $0.01 ) Southern Alberta $8.68 ( - $0.07 ) $8.70 ( - $0.03 ) $8.74 ( - $0.06 ) $8.79 ( - $0.05 ) $8.82 ( - $0.06 ) $8.82 ( - $0.03 ) Southern Alberta $8.08 ( $0.00 ) $7.97 ( $0.00 ) $7.86 ( $0.00 ) $7.97 ( $0.00 ) $7.94 ( $0.00 ) not available

*Central includes the area from Calgary to Edmonton

SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on August 20, 2026 Cdn $/Tonne Cdn $/Bushel Green Peas - #2 or Better $318.39 $8.67 Feed Peas $277.60 $7.56 LrgYellow Peas - #2 or Better $285.86 $7.78 Faba Beans $302.03 $8.22 Cdn $/lb Lentils - #1 Laird $515.88 $0.23 Lentils - #1 Eston $373.68 $0.17 Lentils - #1 Red $508.16 $0.23 Mustard - #1 Yellow $811.62 $0.37 Mustard - #1 Brown $756.51 $0.34 Mustard - #1 Oriental $811.62 $0.37

$/Bushel Last Year $12.36 $8.66 $8.01 $8.18 $/lb Last Year $0.33 $0.28 $0.27 $0.46 $0.40 $0.40

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Pet Food Emerging As A Major Opportunity For Canadian Pulses Pet food is emerging as a major growth opportunity for Canadian pulses, driven by global demand for nutrition, sustainability, and premium ingredients. pulsecanada.com, May 28, 2026

s global agriculture navigates increasing uncertainty – from geopolitical pressures and shifting trade dynamics to evolving consumer expectations – market diversification is consistently top of mind for Canada’s pulse sector. ne area showing strong long-term potential is pet food. According to r. Alex ankovic, ulse Canada’s pet food innovation consultant, the global pet food industry is creating new opportunities for Canadian pulse ingredients through a combination of sustained market growth, increasing premiumi ation, and rising interest in sustainable nutrition. The pet food industry is evolving very quickly. hat we’re seeing globally is a growing demand for ingredients that provide nutritional value, functionality, sustainability, and supply chain reliability. Canadian pulses align very well with those trends. r. Alex ankovic

A LARGE AND RESILIENT GLOBAL MARKET The global pet food industry is already substantial. n , the sector is valued at approximately billion globally, with pro ections estimating growth to nearly billion by . nlike many food categories, pet food has also demonstrated strong resilience during periods of economic uncertainty. “ et food tends to be relatively recession-resistant, explained r. ankovic. “Consumers continue prioriti ing spending on pets, particularly as pets are increasingly viewed as members of the family. Several long-term trends continue to support growth across the sector: • increasing global pet ownership; • rising demand for premium pet foods; • growing interest in health and wellness; • increased focus on ingredient transparency; stronger consumer interest in sustainability. These trends are helping drive demand for ingredients that provide both nutritional and functional benefits – creating opportunities for pulse ingredients in a range of formulations.

PULSE INGREDIENTS CONTINUE TO GAIN MOMENTUM ulse ingredients are already well established in many pet food applications globally. According to recent data, approximately , tonnes of pulse flour were used in dog food formulations globally in , along with an additional , tonnes in cat food.

nnovation activity has also accelerated significantly over the past decade. New pet food launches featuring pulse ingredients have tripled over the last ten years, with peas remaining the most common pulse ingredient used in formulations. Today, approximately of all new pet food launches globally include a pulse ingredient. “ ulses offer several advantages in pet food, said r. ankovic. “They contribute protein and fibre, but they also provide important functional characteristics that can support formulation and processing performance. ulse ingredients are increasingly appearing in dry kibble, wet foods, treats, and premium formulations focused on digestive health and ingredient diversification.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS DRIVING GROWTH hile North America remains the world’s largest pet food market, some of the fastest growth is occurring internationally, particularly in Asia acific and atin America. ulse Canada has identified several priority regions where demand for premium pet food products continues to expand, including China, Thailand, apan, outh orea, and Mexico. “Many of these markets are experiencing rapid growth in pet ownership and premiumi ation, said r. ankovic. “Consumers are becoming more focused on sustainability and nutrition tailored to specific health and lifestyle needs, including digestive health, which creates additional opportunities for pulse ingredients. Thailand, for example, has emerged as a ma or global manufacturing hub and is currently the world’s second-largest pet food exporter. China has become the world’s second-largest pet food market overall, while apan and outh orea continue to lead Asia in per-capita pet spending. “These markets are important not only for whole pulse ingredients, but also for value-added ingredients like pulse proteins, flours, fibres, and starches, she added.

SUSTAINABILITY CREATING ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY Sustainability is also becoming an increasingly important factor in pet food purchasing decisions, particularly among younger consumers. Ma or global pet food brands continue facing pressure to reduce emissions and improve sustainability across supply chains, creating additional interest in plantbased and environmentally efficient ingredients. To better understand the environmental impact of pulse ingredients, ulse Canada commissioned a ife Cycle Assessment examining the impact of reformulating dry dog food with Canadian peas.

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The assessment found climate impacts could be reduced by as much as compared to traditional formulations. “That type of data matters, said r. ankovic. “Companies are actively looking for ways to reduce environmental impacts while still maintaining nutritional quality and product performance. ulses can help support both ob ectives.

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ADDRESSING CHALLENGES THROUGH RESEARCH espite the growth potential, several barriers remain. ne of the most notable challenges in North America continues to be perceptions surrounding grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy CM following A reports released between and . “To date, no causal relationship has been established between pulse ingredients and CM, said r. ankovic. “However, concerns around diet-related CM continue to influence parts of the veterinary community and the pet food industry. egulatory considerations also remain important. Not all pulse ingredients currently have Association of American eed Control fficials AA C ingredient definitions or approvals, particularly faba bean-derived ingredients. To help address these challenges, ulse Canada has supported research initiatives in partnership with rotein ndustries Canada and researchers at the niversity of uelph, including studies evaluating the safety of low vicine covicine faba bean ingredients in dog diets. esults to date indicate those ingredients were well tolerated and support their safe use in adult dog food formulations.

BUILDING LONG-TERM DEMAND n , ulse Canada established a dedicated pet food technical program focused on supporting industry engagement, research coordination, technical outreach, regulatory monitoring, and market intelligence. “ ur role is to help build confidence in pulse ingredients globally, said r. ankovic. “That means supporting the science, building relationships with manufacturers and nutritionists, and ensuring companies have access to practical technical information. or Canada’s pulse sector, the opportunity extends beyond pet food alone. “This is ultimately about diversification and resilience, said r. ankovic. “ et food represents a stable and growing demand opportunity that can support valueadded processing, expand export channels, and help strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Canadian pulses. NH

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Avian Flu’s Connection To Dairy Manure Studied H5N1 was found at multiple California dairy farms in several locations, including manure pits William DeKay, Glacier FarmMedia reporter

hen highly pathogenic H N avian influen a spread into . . dairy cattle, it raised the pressing question for farmers and regulators what happens when virus contaminated dairy manure is spread on fields That’s the focus of new research led by r. Tucker Burch of the A Agricultural esearch ervice.

WHY IT MATTERS oultry farms have tested positive shortly after nearby dairies spread manure. Nobody has proven a link, and proving one requires knowing whether viruses actually travel in the aerosol when a tanker is running.

WHY THE LAGOON BECAME THE QUESTION Burch spoke at an international conference about avian influen a, held in partnership with the niversity of uelph. He outlined how viral and fecal bioaerosols are spread during dairy manure application. “The background here is the spillover of H N into . . dairy cattle. This is a very novel challenge for the dairy industry. The virus was shed during this outbreak at very high titer in the milk. A lot of that actually ends up in the manure lagoons, said Burch. n a study by Emory niversity, the avian influen a virus was found at multiple California dairy farms in several locations, including manure lagoons. That raised questions about manure management. “Because it’s in the lagoon, there were lots of questions that came up, said Burch. “ hat do we do with this waste t needs to get land applied. o we need to hold onto it for a certain amount of time or can it get applied right away And then, during application, are there any concerns with aerosols drifting away from the application site There was added urgency to these questions after anecdotal reports of poultry farms that tested positive shortly after nearby dairy farms had spread manure. That suggested aerosols could be involved, even if the link hadn’t been proven.

U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers are looking into what happens when virus contaminated dairy manure is spread on fields. The ongoing study is motivated from a 2024 outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza detected in U.S. dairy cattle. PHOTO: FILE

A DECADE OF PRACTICE AT CATCHING THINGS IN THE AIR Burch works in a oint A– laboratory in central isconsin that operates closely with the niversity of isconsin Marshfield Agricultural esearch tation, which has a dairy farm that milks about cows and raises to heifers. He describes the farm as an ideal research partner. The research team has relevant experience. Nearly a decade ago, when isconsin dairies explored irrigation-based manure spreading using centre pivots and traveling guns, nearby residents worried those systems might spray oonotic pathogens into the air. Burch’s group sampled the air for micro-organisms to assess risk. “ f you’re collecting air samples to look at micro-organisms, there’s essentially three types of technology. ou can impact the organisms on a solid media, you can impinge them in a liquid media, or you can filter them out, he said. The process involved cumbersome gear including pumps, generators and extension cords. “To collect air samples for one hour, we usually spent two hours ust moving equipment around. n early , as the dairy H N outbreak unfolded, Burch encountered a battery operated air sampler made by Nova rep the cub sampler that runs at very high flow rates, which means high concentration of material on a filter.

WHAT TURNED UP INSIDE THE BARNS His team obtained several units and quickly put them to work at the research farm. amples were taken in the milking parlour, dairy barn, heifer barn and transition barn for new arrivals, as well as at outdoor locations. Burch said he quickly learned how easily outdoor controls can be contaminated if placed too close to barns. amples were analy ed for a suite of indigenous enteric viruses and for ruminant bacteroides, a bacterial marker in cattle feces. atterns matched animal age groups. “ e detected a variety of viruses on the farm and found some interesting and sensible correlations with probably the age of the livestock we were sampling, said Burch. Bovine polyomavirus was found more often in the milking parlor, and both adenovirus and enterovirus were associated with younger animals. He said ruminant bacteroides appeared in every indoor air sample, although concentrations varied.

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Burch’s team wanted to test air during tanker-based manure application, so it ran a trial in in an approximately metre field. amplers were set as close as six metres from the spread area. Manure samples from the tankers showed high levels of ruminant bacteroides, bovine adenovirus, coronavirus and enterovirus. n the downwind air, only the bacterial marker ruminant bacteroidetes appeared.

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MAKING SURE TESTS ARE CORRECT Although tests are more sensitive than they were in the past, there is still concern about adequate virus detection. Naturally occurring viruses in manure are too sparse and variable to serve as reliable tracers so the team is adding high concentrations E. coli into the tankers and tracking them downwind. The team is now planning to use coliphage a type of bacteriophage as a spiked viral marker in manure tankers. By adding large quantities of coliphage approximately quadrillion plaqueforming units of coliphage , they hope to create a detectable signal in downwind air samples, allowing for more powerful assessment of viral aerosoli ation and transport.

eplication at multiple steps locations, samples, extractions is important for reliable detection. Moving forward, Burch said more needs to be learned from the plan B study. “ e don’t have the data from this trial yet, so we don’t know if this coliphage approach has worked yet, but that’s what we’re working on now, he said. He emphasi ed, however, that wind speed and distance from source strongly shape what can be detected, and indigenous viruses alone may not be a dependable guide to aerosol risk. “ sing the indigenous viruses, this may not be reliable. ’m really hoping the coliphage approach works. f it doesn’t, we’ll have to come up with a plan C. NH

SAMPLING THE LAGOON ITSELF uring his presentation, Burch credited r. oseph Heffron, also from the A, for this plan B approach. Heffron also spoke at the conference about sampling methods for surveillance of livestock viruses in a dairy manure lagoon, with a particular focus on avian influen a and other enteric viruses. Heffron’s study, also at a niversity of isconsin Marshfield agricultural research station, used a two-stage lagoon system where the primary five-million-litre lagoon overflows into a secondary four-million-litre lagoon. ampling strategies included perimeter sampling, centre-of-lagoon sampling using speciali ed lake samplers, and large-volume filtered samples from the secondary lagoon. He said lagoons are not only a potential source of environmental contamination when manure is land-applied, but also serve as important monitoring points for assessing herd health. “This is really the motivation of coming to, and this is the question that want to answer, is how do we get from something that is tens of millions of litres down to six microlitres of template that we put into our C polymerase chain reaction , he said. hile the recent study remains ongoing, key data findings so far include irus concentrations are consistently higher in the lagoon interior than at the perimeter, so sampling only from the edge is not sufficient. Agitating the lagoon increases fecal bacteria signals but marginally reduces virus detection, suggesting agitation is not beneficial when the goal is to detect viruses.

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A has officially completed the acquisition of onoka ertili er td. onoka ertili er , a well-established agricultural business serving producers in onoka and Bashaw, Alberta. This is a strong fit and an important step forward, strengthening A’s ability to support members and customers while building on the long-term success of the co-operative. onoka ertili er is a respected, locally rooted business with more than years of experience supporting producers through fertili er, crop protection products and agronomy services. Their team has built trusted relationships in the community and a reputation for consistent, reliable service, values that closely align with how A serves its members and customers every day.

STRENGTHENING THE CO-OPERATIVE This acquisition reflects A’s continued focus on thoughtful, disciplined growth. By expanding our crop inputs presence in Central Alberta, we are strengthening the co-operative’s ability to deliver value to members over the long term. rowth like this supports a more resilient business, a stronger network and continued investment in the products and services our members rely on.

BUILDING ON STRONG FOUNDATIONS onoka ertili er has built a strong business grounded in relationships, experience and local knowledge. That foundation will continue. The business will operate with the same team, maintaining its longstanding presence in the community and the trusted

relationships that have been established over time. n the near term, there are no immediate changes to day-to-day operations. The same locations, services and relationships customers rely on will continue, as we take the time to understand the business, support the team in place and approach integration thoughtfully over time.

STRONGER TOGETHER FOR MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS Bringing these businesses together strengthens A’s ability to serve both existing members and new customers. onoka ertili er customers will benefit from access to A’s broader network, supply chain and crop inputs offering. At the same time, A members and customers will benefit from increased local expertise, agronomy support and a stronger presence in Central Alberta. Together, this creates a more complete offering and enhances A’s ability to provide reliable access to the products and services producers depend on.

GROWING WITH PURPOSE This is what growth looks like at A. e are building on strength, expanding where it makes sense and doing so in a way that reflects our values as a co-operative. nvestments like this are made with our members in mind, strengthening the business today while positioning it for the future. The addition of onoka ertili er enhances our crop inputs offering in Central Alberta, combining strong local expertise with A’s broader capabilities to support reliable service for producers across the region. ust as importantly, it reflects the collective strength of the co-operative and the role our members play in making this kind of growth possible. NH

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Wheat Feed Wheat Oat Barley Feed Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Total

Manitoba 111,300 1,500 6,400 4,800 1,800 2,400 300 29,500 1,600 159,600

Producer Deliveries - Week 52, July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026 Saskatchewan 221,900 900 20,000 23,100 16,900 300 1,100 93,100 14,500 391,800

Alberta 159,500 2,600 4,800 17,800 11,900 200 100 51,800 17,000 265,700

British Columbia 3,400 800 100 4,300

Total 496,100 5,000 32,000 45,700 30,600 2,900 1,500 174,400 33,200 821,400

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Manitoba 5,364,300 56,200 497,800 159,100 70,500 35,900 6,600 1,600,700 98,400 7,889,500

Saskatchewan 11,716,100 116,000 897,600 2,046,600 894,600 36,600 157,600 5,820,500 1,340,100 23,025,700

Alberta 8,805,100 75,300 302,700 2,018,800 851,200 19,700 8,500 4,319,200 1,446,300 17,846,800

British Columbia 95,800 14,700 71,700 21,600 14,300 400 75,700 13,600 307,800

Total 25,981,300 262,300 1,769,800 4,246,100 1,830,600 92,600 172,700 11,816,100 2,898,400 49,069,800

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Manitoba 77,100 200 13,200 1,400 300 700 200 18,900 1,000 113,000

Saskatchewan 162,300 1,000 21,200 22,400 17,800 1,700 1,100 82,900 23,600 334,000

Alberta 125,000 1,600 1,800 24,400 17,800 99,200 27,500 297,300

British Columbia 2,100 100 2,200

Total 366,500 2,900 36,200 48,200 35,900 2,400 1,300 201,000 52,200 746,500

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Manitoba 4,767,200 45,300 393,500 156,600 56,500 33,700 5,900 1,558,500 88,100 7,105,300

Saskatchewan 11,340,800 113,700 748,400 1,971,500 872,900 15,700 170,500 5,724,800 1,288,200 22,246,500

Alberta 8,330,100 68,900 200,600 1,909,400 793,700 10,700 9,400 4,254,300 1,437,000 17,014,100

British Columbia 93,200 14,600 51,800 24,800 16,900 400 79,700 13,700 295,100

Total 24,531,300 242,500 1,394,300 4,062,300 1,740,000 60,500 185,800 11,617,300 2,827,000 46,661,000

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Bison Fibre - The New Canadian Cashmere An Alberta couple figures out how to shave the hair off a bison hide and turn it into material for clothing such as socks and mitts Mary MacArthur, GLACIER FARMMEDIA CONTRIBUTOR

athaniel Ostashewski believes the hair from bison will be the new “Canadian cashmere” and that his ultra warm socks, mitts and jackets made from bison will be worn by those looking for warmth in winter. “At minus 50, a bison can get wet in winter, then lie down in the snow and dry off. That is unheard of. That is why this is such a magic fibre, said stashewski of the O’Canada Bison Wool Corp.

WHY IT MATTERS Value-added processing of bison hides is keeping an Alberta-grown product — and the jobs that come with it in Bonnyville instead of the landfill. Collecting the hair, or fibre, from bison and turning it into a product that can be used for socks, mitts, liners and insoles is where Nathaniel and Susan Ostashewski’s experience allows them to divert hides that had been going to a landfill. Bison hides are thicker than those of cattle and uneven in their thickness, making it difficult to tan or use. nstead of ending up in the landfill, the hides are now trucked to their Bonnyville, Alta., location to be shaved. “We are taking garbage and making luxury products,” said Ostashewski, who grew up on a farm near Chipman, Alta., and whose parents raised bison. Later Nathaniel and Susan had about 1,000 bison, but shrunk their herd after COVID and have concentrated on their bison fibre business.

SHAVING 20,000 HIDES It takes two people an hour to attach the heavy hides onto mounting boards, carefully shave the hair, remove the hide from the board, fold it and mount the next hide.

“It is very labour intensive to shave hides,” said Ostashewski, who estimates he has shaved about 20,000 bison hides. Depending on the year and the number of staff, they can shave about , to , hides a year. Through trial and error, stashewski has figured out which clippers can slip through the matted, mudcaked hide without burning out. The shearer must also be careful to shave the uneven hair close to the hide to keep it long enough to be woven into yarn or made into felt. usan stashewski said spinners want longer fibre, and if the shaver goes over the hide more than once, it becomes too short for spinning. “ ou have to be very specific about how you shave the hide,” she said.

THE ONLY SORTER OF ITS KIND nce the fibre is shaved from the hides, it is baled and shipped to Ontario to be scoured and washed of debris and dirt. The returned fibre is put through a special sorting machine at the Bonnyville facility, where it is once again bagged. epending on the fibre’s length and quality, the fibre is shipped off to be made into yarn, felt, ackets and other products. The sorting machine is the only machine in North America able to sort the tricky bison fibre. t was bought in 2020 from an American company that used it for sorting fibre, but had gone out of business. Now, bison fibre from across North America is sent to their northern Alberta facility, an old bingo hall, to be sorted. “ t is a huge learning process. Bison fibre is an unknown product,” Susan said.

FROM OILPATCH TEST RUNS TO CHRISTMAS MARKETS ith fibre as fine as cashmere, the warm clothing is sought after by people working outside. ne of their sons works in the oilfield and is their clothing “guinea pig,” trying out sock styles and jackets. Susan also turns the bison tallow into soaps and lotions and the hides into gloves. In September, the couple hit the large wholesale markets in Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and this year Toronto, selling their products into the Christmas markets. Throughout the year, their products are sold online to customers around the world. NH

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ant to stay safe when transporting heavy farm equipment? Stay visible, plan your route and know your machinery. Panelists at an Aug. 10 webinar hosted by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association CA A offered advice on how producers can stay safe when moving equipment to and from the dealer. Most of the advice had a common theme: plan everything in advance.

WHY IT MATTERS Without proper attention to machine maintenance and routes, producers can end up injured, or injuring others, when transporting heavy equipment.

GET VISIBLE “That planning part is probably the biggest key piece,” said Darren Height, health and safety coordinator at Mazergroup. One area to plan for is the machine’s visibility, especially when transporting it at night or in poor weather. “All the new equipment has all the bells and whistles and that for the operator, but some of the older equipment that’s still being utilized didn’t have those requirements back in the day, so some of it could be missing,” Height said. He added this is especially important in the case of weather turning bad and affecting visibility. Kevin Milligan, senior safety consultant at the Motor Safety Association of Saskatchewan, said it can help to equip machinery with as many attentiongrabbing lights as possible.

“We want to be as visible as possible,” he said. “Just making sure that we have those lights, the LED lights and the flashing lights that are going to draw attention to us.”

CHECK THE LOAD Panelists emphasized the importance of keeping machines secure and double-checking their maintenance. The most important thing is “making sure that that load’s secure and you’re constantly checking it, recheck, recheck, recheck,” Milligan said. He said to be conscious of how the equipment load may change the centre of gravity of the vehicle hauling it. “ our truck’s going to operate differently with that piece of equipment on the trailer.” He added to always check to be sure chains and binders are still secure, even after travelling only a short distance. “We had the unfortunate event of one guy (who) didn’t secure one of his boomers on the back of his truck, and it actuated his brake, which basically took his wheels off the roadway, he said. “He hit the ditch at about 110 in a in a bad truck, which rolled several times and killed both occupants.” Rylan Loucks, health and safety manager at Redhead Equipment, advised always checking individual aspects of equipment to make sure it’s safe and ready for transport. “For sprayers, make sure that the tanks are empty before being picked up,” Loucks said. “We’re often reminding customers,

ensure there’s no loose items on the equipment (like) a shovel sitting somewhere on piece of equipment.”

KNOW THY ROUTE Loucks said it can be valuable to travel routes during the day to make sure they’re viable before travelling them at night. Milligan said route planning will also help to avoid hazards like underpasses with height restrictions or low-hanging electrical wires. He said speed differential is something else to keep in mind when transporting, as drivers going 90 or 100 kilometers per hour will come up on slow-moving agricultural equipment. “A lot of operators will pull over to the side of the road and give you opportunity to get by, but a lot of the times somebody will take a risk,” he said. “I know from my years of driving back and forth from

Alberta to Saskatchewan, I’ve had to take evasive action and hit the ditch a number of occasions because somebody was in my lane coming at me after passing a larger piece of equipment.” Loucks added producers should also be mindful of what time of day they are moving equipment, especially when near larger population centres. “Whether it’s a larger city like Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon or Calgary, driving down certain roadways during certain times of the day where they shouldn’t be, we sometimes come across (cases) where we have equipment being delivered to us and you have to remind them well, you can’t take this route at this time. There’s a restriction on that. It’s rush hour. You can’t be hauling an air seeder and a tank down the main freeway during rush hour.” NH

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Research On Foul Odors And Open Wounds Targets Flesh-Eating Screwworm colostate.edu, Jayme DeLoss, July 23, 2026 Key takeaways New orld screwworm is a flesh-eating parasite and a ma or threat to the livestock industry. Colorado tate niversity researcher essica Metcalf and her team are studying wounds and the bacterial-produced smells they make to figure out what attracts the New orld screwworm, so they can develop better lures. C researchers have been studying the related secondary screwworm for years they will determine the differences between it and the New orld screwworm and discover why the New orld screwworm prefers live hosts.

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essica Metcalf’s work stinks. iterally. But the Colorado tate niversity professor’s research may be key to protecting livestock and wildlife from a flesheating parasite. n a pro ect recently funded by the . . epartment of Agriculture, Metcalf is studying foul-smelling substances to figure out what attracts the New orld screwworm to its favorite meal – open wounds – so she can develop better lures for trapping this serious threat to the livestock industry. The pest was eradicated in the nited tates more than years ago but was found in Texas in early une. hen a wound starts to smell, that’s when you know it may be infected and teeming with bacteria. oul odors are among the chemical byproducts of bacteria, and the same smelly bacterial chemicals that cause revulsion and concern for humans attract the New orld screwworm – a type of blowfly. “ e use these bacterial cues to stay away from certain things – to not eat spoiled meat, for example, Metcalf said. “The insects are using them for a different reason. They’re like, es, bring it, that smells like a great place to lay eggs.’ The New orld screwworm blowfly lays eggs in wounds and body openings. The maggots that emerge then feed on living tissue. t can infest any warm-blooded animal, including people and pets, although there is low risk in the nited tates. eft untreated, the parasite can be deadly. The A recently announced million in funding for pro ects, including Metcalf’s, to improve the country’s defenses against the New orld screwworm. As of uly , the parasite has been detected in cattle, sheep, goats and two dogs in Texas and in one dog in New Mexico. Metcalf and her collaborators aim to help keep it from spreading. etection is the first step to controlling the New orld screwworm. ne of the most widely used lures utili es bacterial-produced smells from rotting meat, so it attracts a closely related blowfly, the secondary screwworm, which prefers a diet of dead flesh. Traps fill with the abundant secondary screwworm, making it difficult to detect the more harmful New orld screwworm. Metcalf’s pro ect will develop lures specific to the New orld screwworm using bacterial-produced smells from wounds for improved monitoring. These bacterial-produced smells are known as volatile organic compounds, or organic chemical compounds that vapori e easily. Metcalf’s team will distinguish the difference between the Cs that attract the New orld screwworm versus the secondary screwworm. n other words, what is so appealing to the New orld screwworm about live flesh over dead flesh, where it wouldn’t cause harm Blowflies also carry their own bacteria, which they use to communicate across the species. These bacteria signal to other blowflies where to find a suitable host, compounding the infestation. Metcalf’s team will distinguish which bacteria are found on N versus the secondary screwworm to help design better lures for traps. nowing what attracts N also potentially could be used to redirect it away from live hosts. “Because we had been working on the relationship among insects, bacteria and animal decomposition for the last years, and the New orld screwworm evolved from a decomposer – an insect that utili es dead flesh to raise its young – we were well set up to tackle this problem, Metcalf said. Metcalf’s work with the bacteria that decompose animals, including humans, has forensic science applications. he and her collaborators found that the microbes present on a body can accurately determine time of death – useful information for solving crimes. “ e have been gaining a foundational understanding of animal decomposition at our main field site in Huntsville, Texas, Metcalf said. “The basic science underlies tools we build for forensic science in estimating how long a person’s been dead. t turns out we can also leverage decomposition ecology, which relies heavily on blowflies and their bacterial partners, to improve surveillance and control of the New orld screwworm. Metcalf’s team, including C faculty ayla Borton and elly righton, will use sophisticated genomic and chemical data analysis tools through a partnership with the Colorado tate Microbiome Co Mic Network.

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NETWORK OF STAKEHOLDERS Metcalf and her collaborators will enlist the help of on-the-ground volunteers, including livestock producers, veterinarians and wildlife biologists, to swab animal wounds for lab testing. These stakeholders will receive diagnostic results from the lab tests and will benefit from the solutions developed through the pro ect. Meanwhile, Metcalf’s lab in C ’s epartment of Animal ciences will compare wound bacteria and smells to dead animal samples. To build the network of stakeholders, the research team is leveraging statewide partners, including producer associations, state agencies, C Extension and C ’s Agricultural Experiment tation and eterinary iagnostic aboratories. takeholders will receive information about the New orld screwworm, sampling supplies and training. ro ect collaborators in Texas, Ari ona and New Mexico will do similar outreach and sampling. Tracey oldstein, director of C ’s ne Health nstitute, will coordinate outreach, training and sampling activities across the network. he said the network needs to be as wide as possible to watch for New orld screwworm because if it infests wildlife, it will be especially challenging to control. “This particular fly doesn’t care if you’re a person, a deer, a pig or a chicken. t will infest everything, which is a little scary, oldstein said. “That’s also part of why it’s hard to manage it. e really need all eyes and ears out there on the ground to help figure out if and when it gets to Colorado. ulia Herman, beef cattle specialist veterinarian with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, will connect producers across the country with the research. he said producers in infestation ones are required to check every animal for wounds, and wounds must be healed before they can move livestock. “ e can’t treat our way out of this problem, Herman said. “ e have to have other

ways to manage this fly, and this pro ect provides a way that we can decrease New orld screwworm fly populations. he added, “ hile the New orld screwworm isn’t affecting a lot of animals, it is affecting the cattle industry as a whole, from animal welfare to transportation challenges to extra time and money and resources to find this fly’s larvae and treat the wounds. Hopefully we can take some of that stress off the producer and minimi e the time and resource loss with pro ects like r. Metcalf’s.

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH QUESTION AND POTENTIAL SOLUTION The current international effort to manage the New orld screwworm is largely based on irradiating male blowflies to make them sterile. The A and anama’s Ministry of Agriculture evelopment operate a facility in anama that breeds, sterili es and releases millions of New orld screwworm blowflies. emale blowflies mate only once, and when they mate with sterile males, their eggs do not hatch. This has effectively kept the species out of the . . for decades, but in the flesh-eating insect started to make a comeback in Mexico and Central America. Metcalf’s research will give her team the data to assess whether sterile males lose any of their bacterial attraction during sterili ation. “Another potential outcome of our research is understanding how we could make the sterile flies more fit, Metcalf said. C h. . student Anthony rigsby, a forensic entomologist and microbiologist in Metcalf’s lab, said understanding what influences blowfly behavior and their ecological role could be helpful in controlling pests of livestock and humans. “ o much of the New orld screwworm control work up to this point has been reliant on methods created over half a century ago, he said. “ e can help moderni e the infrastructure underlying terile nsect Technique programs along with our understanding of screwworm ecology with this pro ect. NH

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Rotational Grazing: Extending The Grazing Season, Water Systems And Funding Opportunities Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network (COP Network) | April 22, 2026

otational gra ing offers more than ust dividing pastures into smaller parcels. t can extend the gra ing season, reduce winter feeding days, and make better use of forage resources on the farm. or producers, this can mean lower feed costs, improved pasture productivity, and in some cases, additional hay to sell. otational gra ing is widely adopted across Canadian beef operations. According to the Canadawide arm Environmental Management urvey, per cent of beef producers use some form of rotational gra ing, highlighting its role as a common forage management strategy. imilarly, the Alberta Agri ystem iving ab Baseline Adoption ates urvey found that, of respondents, . per cent implemented rotational gra ing during the season, managing . per cent of total reported pastureland under this system.

While adoption is relatively high, these results suggest rotational grazing is often applied to only a portion of available pasture acres. atterns of use vary among producers. Most rotational gra ing begins in May . per cent or une . per cent , with ctober . per cent the most common endpoint. The gra ing period ranges from to days, averaging . days, which is not statistically different from the . -day average reported for continuous gra ing. About half of producers . per cent rest paddocks for – days between gra ing events. Cattle movement is managed either on a set schedule . per cent or based on forage availability . per cent . Among those using a schedule, the most common frequency is once per week . per cent or every two weeks . per cent . The most common triggers for moving cattle are per cent forage utili ation . per cent or per cent utili ation . per cent .

espite widespread adoption, several barriers limit expansion. Nearly half of producers . per cent identify water access as the primary challenge, while others point to up-front investment costs . per cent and reluctance to use electric or portable fencing . per cent . These findings suggest that while rotational gra ing is common, it is often constrained by infrastructure and resource availability.

PART 1: DO PRODUCTIVITY GAINS PAY FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE? To evaluate rotational gra ing, the C Network developed scenarios for benchmark farms using data. The analysis assumed producers invested in portable electric fencing in the first year to divide pastures into multiple paddocks, while continuing to use existing water systems. Because fencing costs are relatively similar across herd si es, the per-cow cost is lower for larger operations. tocking rates were assumed to improve by per cent under rotational gra ing. However, producer experience and research suggest results can vary widely from as little as per cent to more than per cent depending on forage species, stand age, soil type, fertility, and moisture. The primary benefit of rotational grazing was fewer winter feeding days, driven by increased pasture productivity and a longer grazing season. or some operations, this also meant additional hay. f hay was sold in the baseline year, that surplus was treated as additional revenue if not, it was carried forward as feed inventory.

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WHAT PRODUCERS EXPERIENCED Across the benchmark farms, only about half were able to recover the fencing investment within five years. Those that did shared three key advantages larger herds, higher baseline feed costs, or additional revenue from hay sales. arger herds were able to spread fencing costs across more cows, reducing the investment per animal. arms with higher feed costs measured in dollars per head per day saw greater savings from reducing winter feeding days. This was especially true for operations relying on purchased feed, where each additional gra ing day lowered costs. ome farms also generated added revenue from selling surplus hay, while others improved resilience by carrying forage forward into the next season. maller operations faced more challenges achieving payback within five years. However, where feed costs were high or surplus hay could be sold, rotational gra ing still offered a meaningful return.

WHAT IT MEANS ON YOUR FARM These results reinforce that rotational gra ing is not a one-si e-fits-all solution. arger herds can recover costs more quickly because fencing expenses are spread across more animals, and farms with higher feed costs benefit more from each additional gra ing day. maller herds may face longer payback periods, but can still see value under the right conditions. lexibility also plays a role. roducers who adopt lower-cost fencing systems or creative pasture layouts may improve their results. nderstanding your own costs both feed and infrastructure is key to deciding whether rotational gra ing makes sense for your operation.

Key takeaways ortable fencing is the largest upfront investment, with total costs similar across herd si es arger herds reduce the cost per cow tocking rates were assumed to increase by per cent, but actual results range from to over per cent About half of benchmark farms recovered fencing costs within five years arms with higher feed costs saw the greatest savings elling surplus hay can generate additional revenue, while others benefit from carryover feed oil type, fertility, forage species, and stand age all influence outcomes

PART 2: WATER THAT WORKS HARDER Adding a water system to rotational gra ing is not ust about convenience it can also influence calf performance. hile the upfront investment can be significant, cost-share programs may help offset some of the expense.

THE SETUP: FENCES, PUMPS, AND PIPELINES The analysis examined six benchmark farms. Each added portable electric fencing, a solar-powered pump, and a shallow-buried pipeline system to support rotational gra ing. Key assumptions included: A longer gra ing season through improved management Calves gaining an additional . pounds day with improved water access Cost-share funding through the n- arm Climate Action und CA , covering to per cent of eligible costs

THE BOTTOM LINE: GAINS AND LOSSES ithout funding, net benefits were generally negative over five years due to high upfront costs. This was espe-

cially challenging for farms with large pasture areas requiring long pipelines, or smaller herds where costs per cow were higher. ne exception saw positive returns driven by savings on purchased feed and fewer winter feeding days. hen CA funding was applied, the economics improved. our of the six farms were able to make the investment viable with reduced upfront costs. Adding the benefit of heavier calves made the scenario profitable for most farms, although in some cases heavier weights shifted calves into lower-priced categories.

WHAT IT MEANS ON YOUR FARM The feasibility of adding water systems depends on four key factors upfront investment, herd si e, feed cost savings, and potential revenue gains from heavier calves. or example, a -cow operation saving per cow on feed could ustify a , investment over five years. arms without existing water systems may see the greatest benefit, as improved water access can enhance calf performance in addition to gra ing efficiency. rograms like CA can reduce financial risk, but details vary by province, so it’s important to confirm eligibility and requirements locally. Key takeaways ater systems can improve calf weights and reduce winter feeding days High upfront costs make investment challenging without funding Cost-share programs significantly improve feasibility Combined benefits feed savings, funding, and heavier calves drive profitability Herd si e and per-cow savings determine what level of investment makes sense NH

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Powering B.C.’s Future: New Plan Drives Clean Energy, Growth, Jobs Strategy to conserve, optimize and build to meet increasing demand for clean electricity Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, June 15, 2026 Summary B.C. is advancing a comprehensive new plan to meet electricity demand projected to grow 20% by 2030 and 50% by 2050, with peak demand increasing by 44% Powering Growth, Fueling Opportunity is a three-pillar approach to conserve electricity, optimize existing BC Hydro infrastructure and build new generation and transmission projects The plan includes BC Hydro’s Power Smart 2.0 program launched in May 2026 – a $1-billion investment, which is expected to deliver enough energy and capacity savings by 2030 to power 220,000 homes

ritish Columbia is entering a new chapter of cleanenergy expansion as the Province and BC Hydro advance Powering Growth, Fueling Opportunity, a comprehensive plan to power growth, strengthen communities and support long-term economic development. “This is B.C. and BC Hydro’s defining opportunity to build on our clean energy advantage,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “Rising demand for clean electricity is a good thing and shows our plans to build B.C. and grow our economy are working. Now, we’re planning ahead with renewed long-term vision to power growing communities, support industry and keep our economy strong.” Electricity demand is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades by approximately 50% by 2050. Peak demand, which occurs during the coldest days of the year when electricity use is highest, is expected to increase by 44%. B.C. is acting now to ensure homes, businesses and industries continue to have access to clean, reliable and affordable electricity. Building on one of the world’s cleanest electricity systems, generating 98% clean and renewable electricity, and among the most affordable in North America, the province is well positioned to meet the moment.

CONSERVE, OPTIMIZE, BUILD Actions such as bringing the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station into service, completing two calls for power and expanding energy-efficiency programs are strengthening B.C.’s ability to meet rising demand, with overall supply projected to increase by 25% – enough to power approximately 1.5 million homes. Looking ahead, sustained focus on new capacity and clean energy – particularly firm, flexible resources for peak periods – will be critical to maintaining reliability. Powering Growth, Fueling Opportunity is a longterm, forward-looking approach to meet rising demand and support economic development while maintaining affordability. The plan builds on the legacy of past investments with a layered approach focused on three core actions – conserve, optimize and build – advancing them in parallel, while prioritizing the lowest-cost opportunities. “Generations of building trades members have built the hydro infrastructure British Columbians have depended upon,” said Brynn Bourke, executive director, BC Building Trades. “We’re excited to support BC Hydro as it enters this next chapter to optimize and build the future projects and the energy our province will need.”

CONSERVING THE POWER B.C. HAS Energy efficiency remains the quickest and lowestcost way to meet demand. BC Hydro’s new Power Smart 2.0 program represents more than $1 billion in investment over three years. It is expected to deliver 800 megawatts of capacity savings and 2,200 gigawatt hours of annual energy savings by 2030, enough to power 220,000 homes. The program includes expanded rebates, free smart thermostats, enhanced low-income supports and increased incentives for businesses.

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OPTIMIZING EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE BC Hydro is upgrading and modernizing existing hydroelectric facilities through its Resource Smart approach. Key projects include adding a sixth generating unit at Revelstoke Generating Station, upgrading generating units at the G.M. Shrum Generating Station, and additional system enhancements. Together, these upgrades will add more than 1,000 megawatts of new dependable capacity – approximately a 7% increase – at lower cost and environmental impact than new builds.

BUILDING, PLANNING, EXPLORING FOR THE FUTURE To support continued growth, B.C. is planning ahead by exploring new sources of clean, dependable electricity and strengthening the grid that connects communities and industries. • BC Hydro is in the early stages of exploring two potential large hydroelectric projects: Site E on the Peace River (up to 750 megawatts) and Homathko near Bute Inlet (up to 900 megawatts). While no decisions have been made, early exploration ensures the province is prepared to meet future capacity needs. • To complement large hydro, BC Hydro is also evaluating a range of additional resources, including geothermal opportunities, expanded biomass as a reliable winter capacity resource, utility-scale battery storage of up to 400 megawatts, and emerging technologies that enhance system flexibility. • At the same time, BC Hydro is advancing critical transmission investments to support reliability and economic growth. The proposed North Coast Transmission Line will more than double capacity between Prince George and Terrace, helping unlock industrial development and trade opportunities in northwestern B.C. Regional economic development initiatives will further strengthen the grid in key growth areas, including North Thompson-Kamloops, Williams Lake, Terrace to Kitimat, the Port of Prince Rupert and the South Peace Montney region, while major upgrades across the Interior, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island ensure electricity can be delivered to growing communities where it is needed most. “As we look ahead, our focus is clear: conserve, optimize and build,” said Charlotte Mitha, president and CEO, BC Hydro. “By taking action across all three areas, we’re ensuring we can meet growing demand, keep electricity affordable and maintain a reliable system for our customers.”

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BUILDING B.C.’S ENERGY FUTURE TOGETHER Meeting rising electricity demand requires collaboration with First Nations, communities, industry and customers. Public ownership remains central to the province’s approach, helping maintain affordability and ensuring long-term value stays with people in British Columbia, while partnerships with independent power producers continue to deliver new clean energy. This plan builds on the legacy of past investments, while preparing the system for the future, ensuring it remains clean, reliable, flexible and ready to support growth for decades to come.

QUICK FACTS: • BC Hydro’s Power Smart 2.0 plan will help drive economic growth throughout the province, generating an estimated $1.4 billion in GDP and supporting approximately 3,500 jobs each year. • The North Coast Transmission Line project will create approximately 9,700 direct full-time jobs, contribute nearly $10 billion per year to GDP, and generate approximately $950 million annually in incrementally public revenue for the Province and municipal governments. • The Revelstoke 6 project – adding a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Generating Station – is expected to provide approximately180 jobs at peak construction in 2029, and generate approximately $60 million in local spending on goods, materials and services. NH

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THE ESTATE OF DARREN SHERK of VALLEYVIEW, AB. D N A TRUCK ANALYSIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026, 10 A.M.

Directions: From the west end of Valleyview on Hwy. 43, take Rg. Rd. 224 south 1 km to TWP Rd. 702, go east .8 km to yard on left side. From the Paradise Inn & Petro Can service station go west .8 km to yard on right.

• LIVE ON-SITE AUCTION • Skid Steer and Construction Equipment: 1992 Mustang 2076 skid steer, 84 HP, 2642 hrs. Skid Steer Attach: Auger • Blade • Grapple • Pallet Forks • 72 in. brush mower • (2) Street sweepers • Myster diesel forklift (not running) • John Deere 410B backhoe {needs repair} • Ford 8N tractor • Brush Pile Burner unit • Midwestern Little Boomer Side Boom for Cat. • 2-drum roller packer. Vehicles & Trucks: 2007 Dodge 4500 w/Cummins eng. & service body, 159,572 kms showing • 2002 GMC service truck w/power tail gate • 1983 Chev ½ ton w/flat deck • 2006 Dodge Mega Cab, c/c w/5.7L Hemi, 266,647 kms showing • 1990 Ford F350 (parts) • 1975 Ford bus w/service body & picker • 1961 B mod. Mack, t/a, cab & chassis {restoration project} • 1953-1956 Ford F350 w/hoist {restoration project} • 2003 Chrysler convertible. Trailers: (2) Highboy trailers, 28ft. & 30ft. {no Registrations} • Compressor trailer • (2) Van lines, 45ft. & 53ft. {no Registrations} • Single axle trailer, tow behind car dolly • Industrial carpet cleaner in trailer w/ Hotsy • Stock trailer w/1100-watt Hobart 925-amp welder • Royal Cargo enclosed trailer, s/a • 12ft.enclosed trailer. Recreational and Misc: (2) Tow behind Motorcycle trailers • 2001 Embassy Triple E motorhome w/1 slide, 110,445 kms showing • Truck camper ice fishing shack • 1989 Blue Bird cab over bus • Arctic Cat 650 EXT snowmobile • Dune Buggy w/3 cyl. Eng. • Custom hunting buggy w/350 Chev eng. • Pig roaster on trailer • Remington field trimmer, 22in. Misc. Shop Equipment & Truck Parts: Forward vehicle lift 12,000lb. lift • Number of bolt bins w/bolts • Assort. of brake pots, brake drums, brake pads/shoes, wiring parts, belts, check valves, service valves, safety valves, airbags, bearings, oil filters • Fuel rail carbon cleaner DFS 910 • Model A crimp machine, 10,000 PSI max • Wood lathe • Blue Bullet exhaust pipe bender • Maintenance hardware and specialty fittings • No. of Toolboxes loaded w/tools • Refrigerant center BMC Series AC900 • Parts washer • Drill press • Large HD Gantry w/chain hoists • Good assort. of Impact sockets up to 2 ½ in. • Lincoln welder • Welding supplies • Oxygen/acetylene cart • No. of Jack stands • 20-gal. Snap-On air compressor • (2) Gray wheel lift systems, 20,000lb. lift • Gray truck scissor jack • Metal steps w/deck • Fuel tanks • Simplex jack • Large steel work benches • Vises • (4) pallets of bagged pellets for pellet stove • Honda 11hp. trash pump • Honda 5000 Generator • Honda 4hp. Pump • AC Machines • Table Saw. • Items too numerous to mention •

2007 Dodge 4500

Ford F350

2001 Embassy

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ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & PETS

TRUCKS

CATTLE - SIMMENTAL

1950'S ERA FORD truck found when clearing brush. For details and pricing, call 780-772-6544.

2 YR OLD registered red simmental bulls for sale by Private Treaty. 780-354-8842 or 780-814-2567. YEARLING REGISTERED SIMMENTAL bulls for sale. Semen tested, vet inspected. Call/text 780-835-9314.

PETS WORKING DOGS LOOKING FOR A Blue Heeler under 5 yrs. old. Gentle, good personality. Call Bob, 250-467-5345.

POULTRY & BIRDS VARIOUS SPEED CONTROLLED RUBBER finger chicken plucker for sale, call 780772-6544.

SHEEP VARIOUS CANADIAN ARCOTT YEARLING ewes bred for February. Open ewe lambs, can deliver. Donald Johnston 780-837-1770. CANADIAN ARCOTT YEARLING ram, ram lambs for sale, can deliver. Call Donald Johnston, Donnelly, 780-837-1770.

SWINE VARIOUS OUTSIDE RAISED FEEDER hogs for sale, $1.50 per lbs. live weight. Call Lloyd, 780228-5772.

AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES ANTIQUE MISCELLANEOUS Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Will buy bulk. Call/text 780832-8216.

AUTOS, TRUCKS & TRAILERS AUTO & TRUCK PARTS 80 GALLON Kenworth and International alum. fuel tanks, exc. cond., $500 each. Call/text Toby, 250263-5321.

2009 FORD F-350, 6.4 litre diesel, long box. Call/Text Greg, 780-5121207 or 780-538-9115. 2015 CHEVROLET 1500 4x4, 4 dr., V8, canopy, 135,000 kms. $18,000 OBO. Call Ken 250-789-3747.

TRUCKS - GRAIN 1969 INTERNATIONAL GRAIN truck, wood box, hoist, motor needs work, shedded, $5000. Call/text 780-926-0981.

TRUCKS - GRAIN RETIREMENT SALE 1974 Chev grain truck for sale, very good condition, steel box. Call 250-827-3305.

TRUCKS SPECIALIZED 1994 WESTERN STAR water truck, 3406 motor, 18 spd., 4600 full lockers, 152,148 kms. 780-933-2238.

FIRST 15 WORDS “FREE” - $1.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL WORD. 1105 1110 1120 1125 1130 1135 1165 1205 1210 1215 1230 2020 2055

LIMIT 3 ADS PER ISSUE. NON-COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY.

Obituaries Information Wanted Found Lost Meeting Place Personal Messages Volunteers Career Opportunities Career Training Help Wanted Work Wanted Auctions Firewood

TRAILERS MISCELLANEOUS 1980 ARNE'S TANDEM axle belly dump gravel trailer for sale. Call Ed: 780-618-9161. 1980 RENN TANDEM axle pup gravel trailer for sale, tarp included. Call Ed: 780618-9161. LOOKING FOR A GOOSENECK trailer with beavertails. Call Keith at 780-274-0699. LOOKING TO BUY a reefer van. Call/text Karl at 780285-0840.

GRAIN BINS BUTLER 14' GRAIN BINS, most have aeration, call for details. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107. RETIREMENT SALE, Butler grain bins for sale, various sizes. Call 250-827-3305.

STORAGE & CONTAINERS

TRAILERS - GRAIN

COMBINE - CASE/IH 2004 CASE/IH 2388 4WD, coarse & fine concaves, hopper tarp, 3452 eng., 2766 sep. 780-618-9161.

LOOKING FOR A 3-horse bumper pull trailer. Call Bob 250-467-5345.

DISMANTLING CASE/IH 2388 combine. Call Edwin for details and pricing, 780285-4680.

FARM MACHINERY MISCELLANEOUS

CARS, VANS & SUVS 9801-17th ST. DAWSON CREEK, BС V1G 4B4

2011 GMC SAVANNA 3500 cargo van, 6L gas engine, automatic, asking $7500. Call/text 780-219-9034.

FAX: (250) 782-3238

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Business Opportunities Services Legal/Public Notices Apartments Condos-For-Sale Duplexes for Sale Farms for Sale Houses for Sale Industrial Commercial Land for Sale Lots & Acreages for Sale Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

COMBINE HEADERS 2004 Case/IH 2042 30' draper header, PU reels, pea auger, on 2013 Horst trailer, 780-618-9161.

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CAREERS - TRADES & TECHNICAL

Wanted to Rent Business Personals Building Contractors Hay/Bales for Sale Auto Miscellaneous Trucks/Vans/Cars Boats RVs/Campers/Trailers Snowmobiles

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

RETIREMENT SALE. Don Belarus 1500 combine with header. In prime condition. Call 250-827-3305.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

COMBINE PICKUPS SUND RAKE-UP 20' pickup on 22' older International header. Tires, coulters, on transport wagon. 780-6189161.

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COMBINE VARIOUS

RETIREMENT SALE. John Deere 7700 combine. Overhauled, in excellent condition. Call 250-8273305.

CAREERS - TRADES & TECHNICAL

2023 CAT 262D3 skidsteer, 2083 hrs., mint condition, $55,000 OBO. Call/text Ernie 780-876-0532. 82" HD SKID STEER bucket, sandblasted and repainted, $1500. Call Ken, 250-7893747.

CAREERS - TRADES & TECHNICAL

NATURAL GAS UTILITY OPERATOR FULL TIME PERMANENT

BUILT RIGHT SHEDS. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

COMBINES & ACCESSORIES

2006 GMC SAVANNA 2500 12 passenger van for sale, new trans, 203,000 kms, $5,000. 780-834-6714.

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BUILDINGS - FARM

SEACAN 8x20' storage container. End doors, very good shape, $4500. Call/text 780-926-0981.

TRAILERS LIVESTOCK

For Sale - Misc. Furniture Garage Sales Household Misc. Lawnmowers Wanted Heavy Equipment Misc. Farm Equipment Livestock Pets Seminars/Education Travel Business For Sale

BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES & STORAGE

LOOKING FOR AN older (70's era) single axle water truck with spray bar. 780523-1488.

1979 DOEKPER 38' (4) hopper grain trailer, good roll tarp, 11x22.5 tires. Call 780618-9161, 780-836-2107.

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Location: Wanham, Alberta In this team environment you will play an integral role in the construction, maintenance and operation of natural gas transmission and distribution systems. Duties include operation and maintenance of construction and h eavy equipment and installing gas piping systems.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent • Valid Class 3 driver’s license with a clean abstract • Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools, equipment and instruments • Good communication and decision-making skills, and a strong work ethic • Good working relationships and excellent customer service • Proficient computer skills • Good judgement, motivated and works independently maintaining a high level and quality of performance • Safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations

• Certification PE Fusion, Safe Digging, Line Location & Construction Safety, HD PE Fusion, First Aid, H2S, Fall Arrest, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance, WHMIS, TDG, RMO Level 2, Cargo Securement • Gas utility operator certificate * Candidates not meeting above qualification may be considered and are encouraged to apply. Birch Hills Gas Co-op Ltd. values safety, honesty, loyalty, respect, reliability, accountability, and ethical behavior. Compensation package includes a competitive salary, extensive benefits and RRSP contributions. Birch Hills Gas Co-op Ltd. is a company dedicated to the well-being of employees and offers state of the art equipment and tools. Job closing date: until a suitable candidate is found Working Hours: 40 hours per week – on call rotation Please email r esumes to careers@birchhillsgas.ca or fax to 780-694-2550 100303428aug26

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CAT D6NLGP with ripper for hire, located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.

(2) LOW-SPEED AERATION FANS for sale,15 HP, good condition. $3,500 each. 780841-5085.

WALL FRAMING TRAILER, on wheels. Deck screws out to 8’. 780-772-6544.

FARM MACHINERY MISCELLANEOUS DISMANTLING cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-8316747.

FENCING ATTENTION CATTLE FARMERS! 24' windbreak panels for sale. Special pricing for (50) panel loads. 780-821-9020. DOUBLE D FENCING avail. for your barb wire, page wire & plank fencing needs. 780518-6319. EXPERIENCED FENCE CONTRACTOR serving Peace River area, barbed wire, wildlife, sheep, goat, board fence. 250-219-6656.

RETIREMENT SALE. Big cultivator, harrows, and augers for sale. Call 250827-3305.

LOOKING FOR A post pounder. Call Keith at 780274-0699.

NEARLY NEW 20.8 x 38 radial tractor tire for sale. Call for details, 780-5183599.

Your Audio/Video Conversion Specialists

CONVERT YOUR MEMORIES TO DIGITAL BEFORE THEY ARE LOST FOREVER Film Rolls & Film Negatives • 35mm Slides VHS/VHS-C/Beta • 8mm & Mini DV Cassettes

FARM KING 3 PTH finish mower, sandblasted and repainted, $2000. Call Ken, 250-789-3747.

FARM MACHINERY PARTS & ACCESSORIES

RETIREMENT SALE, fence posts, various sizes of building & decorative blocks, lumber. 250-827-3305.

76280 Highway 677, Woking AB 250-784-7828 www.tdp.ca | rick@tdp.ca 1981 HONDA 185 XL Enduro Motorbike, excellent shape, covered, $3000. always Call/Text Doug 250-2194139. LOOKING FOR SHED antlers. Will pay in U.S. dollars for larger quantities. Call Terry 780-766-2937. PROFESSIONAL ANTIQUE FURNITURE restoration, repair, and refinishing, Five Hearts Refinishing, locally owned and operated. 780255-0380. UPRIGHT PIANO for sale. Taking offers, For more information or pricing, call 780-772-6544.

TIRES

DISMANTLING MC 800 grain dryer. Call Edwin for details and pricing, 780-2854680.

LOOKING FOR 1980 John Deere Model 300 garden tractor for parts. Call 780926-6087.

(2) Goodyear Duratorque 8.3x24 front tires for 4 WD tractor. $400 for pair. Call 780-933-2238.

CUSTOM WORK

WELDING RETIREMENT SALE, welders, army generators, scrap iron, culverts, steel pipes. Call 250-827-3305.

REAL ESTATE & RENTALS FARMS & RANCHES ALBERTA

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SPECIALIZING IN RUST JACKING FOR SEMI TRUCK FRAMES, SANDBLASTING & PAINTING COMPLETE SEMI TRUCK FRAMES, AND SEMI HOOD FIXING & FIBERGLASSING. CALL FOR AN ESTIMATE TODAY!

A MOBILE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING COMPANY SERVING THE HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRY WITH QUALITY WORK YOU CAN COUNT ON.

FAST Construction Ltd. • Roads, s, bridges, pads, housse sites • ditches, diversions, dugout • shooting ranges, driving ranges, landscaping • Driveway gravel, granular fill, and topsoil are also available at decent rates 30 years of experience with all manner of projects and all types of material. If you need it, or just want it, we can build it. Give me a call, and we can more than likely make it work for the budget you have in mind.

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Earthworks of every kind done to your design, or we can come up with one together.

Wade Caven • 250-788-6205

ROB FORD CUSTOM PLO ING C O

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY & LAND 20 ACRES ON PAVEMENT, BC/ NWT border. Business, tourism, retreat potential, unfinished highway lodge, gardens, generators, equipment, lagoon. 250-5001837.

SEASONAL SEASONAL - ATV, BOATS & WATERCRAFT (2) HONDA FOURTRAX 350 quads for sale, asking $2500 each. Call/Text 780-2199034. HONDA GOLDWING 1100cc motorcycle for sale, runs asking $2500. good, Call/Text 780-219-9034.

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LOOKING TO LEASE farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-9786768.

RETIREMENT SALE, boats with and without trailers, extra motors. Call 250-8273305. SUZUKI 300 QUAD for sale, excellent condition, 6662 kms, $2300 OBO. Call Tom, 780-518-0635.

HAYING & HARVESTING

SWATHERS

2014 NEW HOLLAND 7450 Discbine for sale. Call Ken for details 780-766-2350.

FEED GRAIN

3/4T AUTOSTEERING bale wagon for sale. For more details and pricing call 780772-6544.

FEED GRAIN

TWO BOTTOM BREAKING PLOW for sale, asking $12,000. Call 780-926-9412.

TRACTORS - FORD

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

HEATED CANOLA

1.877.250.5252 HAY & STRAW

MOWER CONDITIONERS

SMALL SQUARE BALES of barley and alfalfa for sale. Call Eugene 780-835-0601.

JD 946 MOWER conditioner, flails, approx. 4000 ac, $40,000. Call 780-512-3932.

BALING EQUIPMENT 2000 NEW HOLLAND 688 round baler for sale. Call Ken for details 780-766-2350. 2015 MF Hesston round baler, 5x6, bale kicker, 1253 bales, 161.7 hrs., $37,000. Call 250-783-1010. 2023 JD 560M round Baler, 11,000 bales. Dealer green lighted and ready, $65,000 OBO. 780-876-0532. LOOKING FOR OLDER 5x6 round baler in good condition. Call Jonathen at 780-285-1299.

HAYING & HARVESTING 16' HEAVY DUTY bale frame. Needs hitch, would make excellent bale wagon. Call 780-772-6544.

TRACTORS JOHN DEERE

1982 JD 4440, 9970 hrs., 20.8x38 duals, c/w 12' Degelman dozer blade, $38,000. Call/text 780-9260981.

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DISMANTLING FLEXI-COIL 5000 air drill. Call Edwin for details and pricing, 780-2854680.

FORD 545 INDUSTRIAL tractor for sale. Loader, 3 PTH, cab, asking $12,000. Call/text 780-219-9034.

1981 JOHN DEERE 4230 Tractor with FEL, bucket and forks. Call Ken for details 780-766-2350.

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DISMANTLING FLEXI-COIL 3450 air cart. Call Edwin for details and pricing, 780-2854680.

LAND ROLLERS for sale. 12', 14', and 17'. Call John for details and pricing. 780814-4472.

TRACTORS

DAMAGED GRAIN

AIR DRILLS

JD3200 PLOW FOR SALE, 6x18, AutoReset, spring cushion coulters, reversible hitch. $6500 firm. Call 250785-5321.

LOOKING FOR a JD 8 or 10 bottom plow. Call Abe, 780841-4740.

BUYING:

TILLAGE, HARVEST & SPRAYING

RETIREMENT SALE VERSATILE 400 swathers for parts. Call 250-827-3305.

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 2016 VERMEER R2300 hay rake for sale. Call Ken for details 780-766-2350.

Drop-off locations for your convenience Dawson Creek • Software Emporium • 10308 - 10th St Fort St. John • Graphicsman • 10514 - 101st Ave

LUMBER

GRAIN DRYERS

PRODUCTS & SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS

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MILITARY BUILT CAT D8 dozer. Includes blade & winch, taking offers. 780523-1488.

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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

LOOKING FOR A New Idea 5209 or 5212 mower conditioner. Call Keith at 780-274-0699.

SWATHERS CASE IH 8820 21' swather for sale. 1,320 hours. Asking $14,000. Call 780-841-1607 or 780-928-2395 LOOKING FOR a carrier for a 30' swather. Call/text Kevin at 780-285-4684.

TRACTORS NEW HOLLAND 2012 NH T5060, 105 HP, 1116 hrs., 3-PTH, bucket, bale fork, 835 loader, $76,000. 250-783-1010.

TRACTORS - VARIOUS (2) NEW Goodyear Duratorque 8.3-24 front tractor tires, worth $800, selling for $400. Call 780933-2238 MINNEAPOLIS 670; Minneapolis 5; Belarus 7011; Lanz Bulldog with additional equipment. Call 250-8273305. STARTER & DIFFERENTIAL pinion for cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. Call 780-835-0601.

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0% FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS AT FOSTER’S OAC. AVAILABLE ON SELECT UNITS ONLY. OFFER ENDS AUGUST 31, 2026.

STARTING AT $535,000

$615,000 2022 CLAAS 8600TT

(4) 2021-2023 CLAAS 8700

450 PICK UP HEADER, 1463/940 HRS, STK 9072A

STK 8120A, 8990A, 8991A, 10019A

SOLD STARTING AT $130,000

STARTING AT $110,000

(2) 2011 CLAAS 770

(5) 2011-2018 CLAAS 760TT

STK 1339A, 2414A

STK 5013A, 6006A, 8161A, U000616A, U000745A

nOW $34,999 2006 CLAAS 580R 3650/2450 HRS STK 1136

STARTING AT $110,000 (3) 2013-2014 CLAAS 670 STK 2334A, 2539A, U000257

NOW $49,999

$100,000

2008 CLAAS 570R

2010 CLAAS 570

STANDARD HOPPER, 3-D SIEVE, QUANTIMETER, 3715/2889 HRS STK 990A

now $50,000 2007 CLAAS 590R 2200 SEP HRS STK 4205

$250,000 2017 CASE IH 8240

620 FRONT DUALS & 28L26 REAR TIRES W/4WD, MAV CHOPPER, OUTBACK S GPS W/STEERING, 2070 SEP HRS, STK 2448

520 FRONT DUALS & 750 REAR TIRES, 4WD REAR AXLE, TRIMBLE GPS, 1900/1626 HRS STK U001702

$50,000

NOW $69,999

SOLD $110,000 2011 CASE IH 9120

620/70R42 FRONT DUALS & 750/65R26 REAR TIRES, DELUXE CAB W/LEATHER, MICHELS HOPPER COVER, 2629/2026 HRS, STK U003125

$65,625 2008 CASE IH 8010

900/60R32 FRONT & 600/65R28 REAR TIRES, PRO 600 DISPLAY, NO GPS, 2016 PICK UP HEADER, 3208/2296 HRS STK U002476

2008 CASE IH 2588

800/65R32 SINGLE FRONT TIRES, HOPPER TOPPER, CASE GPS, 2015 PICK UP HEADER, 3185/2415 HRS STK U002450

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2008 NEW HOLLAND CR9060

900-60R32 FRONT & 600/65R28 REAR TIRES, HOPPER TOPPER, MUD HOG POWERED REAR AXLE, 76C PICK UP HEADER 2237 SEP HRS, STK U000528