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Six to be honoured April 22

Inductees into Sask. Agricultural Hall of Fame Staff Six individuals will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2017.

Three inductees were announced at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina — Art Mainil, Tim Oleksyn and George Cooper.

Art Mainil, a farmer from the Lampman area, was one of the founders of the Palliser Wheat Growers Association and was instrumental in leading the fight for marketing freedom. He was the founding president and driving force for Weyburn Inland Terminal, the first farmer-owned grain terminal in Canada. He promoted protein grading for wheat, grain cleaning on the prairies and the loading of 100-car unit trains. He was also a champion and user of producer cars. Mainil passed away in November 2011.

Tim Oleksyn, a rancher and farmer from the Prince Albert area, has been a supporter of the beef industry and more specifically beef research for decades.

He has been a board member and chair of the Western Beef Development Centre. He has also served with the Beef Cattle Research Council, Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund, Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute and the new Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence.

Oleksyn is a member of the fundraising committee to secure the remaining funds needed to make the LFCE a reality.

George Cooper of West Bend was a lifelong proud farmer who dedicated a great deal of his time to improving agriculture locally, provincially and internationally. He was always an innovator, quick to adopt new farming technology that might help his farm

operation. Cooper served on the boards of the Canadian Shorthorn Association, Saskatchewan Livestock Association and Canadian Western Agribition and he was president of the Regina Bull Sale. He spent two years teaching farming practices to producers in Sudan. George Cooper passed away in August 2016.

Three additional inductees were announced at CropSphere in January — Donna Edwards, Robert McKercher and Wilf Keller.

Donna Edwards, a select seed grower from Nokomis, was elected to the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association in 1995 and became the association’s president in 2001, the first woman in Canada to serve the pedigreed seed industry in this capacity. In 2008, Donna was elected to represent Saskatchewan on the Canadi-

an Seed Growers’ Association board of directors. At the local level, Edwards’ passion for preserving the rural lifestyle and attracting and retaining youth in agriculture has been the driving force behind the Nokomis Early Learning Centre, which provides professional childcare to the area.

Robert McKercher pioneered work with soils, fertilizers and crop protection products in a distinguished career with the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture. His work as a soil scientist helped form the basis for fertilizer recommendations in the province and throughout the prairie region.

Recognized as an innovative teacher of agriculture students, McKercher was also a gifted administrator. From 1984 to 1992, he played a major role in the building plans for the new College of Agriculture building.

Wilfred Keller has been an effective and tireless champion of agricultural biotechnology, both as a researcher and advocate.

Keller’s work was a prerequisite to the development of the first herbicide tolerant canola variety in North America. Throughout a career with various research organizations, he has overseen a plethora of both large- and smallscale projects in genomics and plants. His academic prowess has earned him many awards and he has given countless presentations to advance the understanding and acceptance of biotechnology.

The induction ceremony for all six will take place on Saturday, April 22 at Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum which houses the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. Information on the SAHF and all past inductees can also be found at www.sahf.ca.

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Why GM crops contribute to a better world Technological advancements on the farm mean lower supermarket prices, better environmental sustainability and less land use

By Bob Bartley Genetically enhanced crops help farmers, consumers and the environment.

I’ve been a farmer for more than 40 years and have grown genetically enhanced crops since 1996.

We grow corn, soybeans and canola, all of which are GE, and other crops that are not. I’ve seen many benefits as a result of this technology through the years.

I don’t consider the crops I grow to be readyto-eat food, like apples, carrots or potatoes. My

crops are more like ingredients to make food products such as margarine, flour and feed for livestock. But it all ends up at the supermarket one way or another.

Government regulators and scientists have questioned the safety of GE crops from the beginning.

As a result, these crops have undergone testing far beyond that required for other new varieties. As many as 2,000 studies have been published on GE crop safety. The results say that the GE crops now grown are as safe as any others, and perhaps even safer.

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In addition, several studies show that GE crops reduce food prices. That’s a direct result of the higher farm yields. GE crops help give North American consumers the safest, highest quality and most affordable food in the world.

Farmers have always been stewards of the land, wisely using the tools available to them.

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In addition, in a world facing a growing shortfall in farm production because of urban sprawl, higher yields are increasingly important. Every day, cities swallow up some of the most productive soils in the world. Every day, the world’s population increases.

So farmers must produce more food on fewer acres and that’s not something we can do on our own. We need the help of plant breeding companies to increase crop production.

The discovery of the herbicide glyphosate and glyphosate-tolerant crops changed agriculture. These allowed farmers to control perennial weeds in crops instead of depending on summer fallowing, which requires that no crop be produced on land for an entire year. Also, the new technology allows farmers to leave post-harvest crop stubble undisturbed, and this allows for more mois-

ture retention and reduced soil erosion due to wind and water. And less fuel is used on the farm because of the reduced soil tillage.

Insects have always been a threat to our crops and our livelihood. A naturally occurring gene (Bt) introduced to the corn we grow gives the crop genetic resistance to the European corn borer. We once used insecticides to kill the borer, but these also killed beneficial insects such as ladybugs. No longer. Bt is pest-specific, it kills only the corn borer. No insecticide is applied and that’s another trip across the field saved.

We strive to leave our land with the same or increased production capability compared to when we started farming. Carbon sequestering in farm soils through no till and reduced tillage practices results in a reduction of greenhouse gas (CO2) levels in the atmosphere.

So what besides better

prices is in all these technological advancements for the consumer?

Society’s buying habits now lean toward being environmentally friendly and sustainable. GE crops lean the same way. Here’s why: • GE crops lead to better air and water quality due to reduced erosion and reduced tillage; • This technology means fewer pesticides applied and less fossil fuel consumption, resulting in lower greenhouse gases; • Crops are produced with less nitrogen and less water; and • Beneficial insects are protected.

It turns out that what’s good for me as a farmer is also good for you the consumer, and the land we all live on. And that’s a winwin-win situation.

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Nutrient deficiencies in alfalfa

By Allan Foster, PAg

uses a significant amount of macronutrients from the soil each year. For example, a two-ton-per-acre alfalfa crop removes about 116 lbs of nitrogen, 24 lbs of phosphorus, 120 lbs of potassium and 12 lbs of sulfur per acre, each year from the soil.

Over time deficiencies in these nutrients, especially phosphorus and sulfur can start to reduce hay

Ministry of Agriculture

One of the most common concerns with alfalfa hay crops is an unexpected decline in yield after only few years of production.

This can be from a variety of reasons such as insect damage, disease, wet soils or winter injury but often it is related to soil fertility.

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Symptoms of nitrogen deficiency are yellowing of the leaves, occurring initially in the oldest leaves and spreading to younger growth. Plants will also be stunted and spindly. When properly inoculated, alfalfa with the help of nitrogen fixing bacteria, fixes most of the nitrogen it requires.

However, low soil phosphorus levels can reduce nodulation.

Phosphorus deficiency also results in stunted and spindly plants. Purple coloration of the leaves and stems can develop in more severe cases. Potassium deficiency can be identified as small white spots on older leaves often on leaf margins. Leaf tissue between the spots yellows and dies. Often symptoms are more pronounced in regrowth after cutting.

Sulfur deficiency symptoms include stunting of plants and yellowing of the youngest leaves and veins. Deficiency of other nutrients such as copper and boron can also cause visible symptoms.

Soil tests will determine the levels of available nutrients and the amount of additional fertilizer required to eliminate a deficiency. Soil phosphorus levels are generally low for optimum alfalfa produc-

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tion in this region. Potassium can be deficient on coarse textured grey-black and grey soils. Sulfur is generally low on coarse to medium textured greyblack and grey soil and on coarse textured black soils.

Alfalfa generally responds to phosphate fertilizer when the soil analysis shows this nutrient in the deficient to marginal range, and to potassium and sulfur fertilizer when

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Pork research cluster gets $1.8M infusion Staff

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these nutrients are deficient.

Quite often the first sign of nutrient deficiency in an alfalfa stand is lower than expected production from plants that appear stunted and spindly. Doing a soil test this spring from a field or area of a field where production was unexpectedly low is the quickest way of determining the nutrient status of the soil, and whether or

The Government of Canada is providing an additional $1.8 million to the pork research cluster to continue responding to consumer concerns around the humane treatment of animals, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced in early January.

This additional sum brings the total Government of Canada investment to $14.8 million and according to an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada press release, will help to expand on research work

already underway as part of the five-year (2013-18) research cluster.

“Our Government is pleased to support the pork sector with this investment,” MacAulay said.

“This investment in research in animal health and welfare helps respond to the interests of consumers and will help put more money in the pockets of our producers.”

New research will address the issue of sow housing and improved living conditions for both sows and piglets.

“Enhancing the com-

petitiveness and the sustainability of the Canadian pork industry is Swine Innovation Porc’s primary goal and focus,” said Stewart Cressman, chair, Swine Innovation Porc.

“In addition to responding to concerns about animal welfare, the Swine Cluster 2 research program also addresses animal health and reducing feed costs. This additional investment in research will further the outcomes of this program and ensure that emerging issues facing the pork sector will continue to be addressed.”

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New regulations for Livestock New PID Premises Identification regulations Staff

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to Saskatchewan’s Premises Identification program, a traceability tool to plan for, control and prevent the spread of animal diseases and to respond to other emergencies.

Participation in the PID program will now be a requirement for Saskatchewan producers. Over the coming months, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock programs will begin requiring applicants have a PID number to participate.

“The federal government proudly supports a healthy, sustainable and robust agriculture industry,” Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay said.

“These new requirements will help Saskatchewan producers protect the health of their livestock, as well as their farm businesses.”

“As one of the three pillars of traceability, Premises Identification is an important part of ensuring the health and safety of our province’s livestock,” Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Lyle Stewart said.

a necessary step, says SCA Staff The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association says it is hoping changes to the Premises Identification program (PID) announced Jan. 12 by the provincial government will be a step forward in the ongoing effort to improve traceability in the Canadian beef industry.

The SCA, and the thousands of Saskatchewan cattle producers it represents, support traceability, and PID is an important aspect of that, says chairman Ryan Beierbach.

“We have seen with the recent situation of bovine tuberculosis that knowing where animals are and how they have moved is very important to the traceability process. Federal regulations around traceability are also in development, and the beef industry supports those efforts.

“PID is a logical step towards better traceability, and there’s no better time than the present. And it’s important to note that PID registration doesn’t have any costs attached to it.”

Beierbach points out the majority of producers have been involved with previous identification programs such as those offered by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency, but they may not be in the current provincial PID system.

“Every beef producer should check out the website and see if they’re registered,” says Beierbach. “If not, they should go through the online process to get registered. It takes a little time, but the industry will certainly benefit from having a complete PID database.”

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“With a full PID database, we’ll be in a better position to prevent or respond to an animal disease outbreak or natural disaster.”

Saskatchewan’s voluntary PID program was launched in June 2014.

Currently, less than 3,000 of the province’s livestock and poultry producers, veterinarians, feedlots, and other livestock commingling sites are enrolled.

Requiring a PID number for program eligibility will help the province reach full PID participation, which is necessary to make the system effective. Manitoba and Alberta have similar regulations that mandate

enrollment in their PID programs.

“I want to make sure I’m in the best position possible to protect my cattle if a disease outbreak happens,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association vice-chair Rick Toney said.

“That’s why registering for a PID number just made sense; it was an easy way to make sure my cattle would be safe in an emergency.”

An effective PID database is used to plan and implement emergency responses in the case of an animal health concern, a public health emergency, or an emergency such as a natural disaster that affects

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Jeff Nielsen president of Grain Growers of Canada board Staff

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Allison Ammeter named pulse promoter Submitted

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), in partnership with BASF Canada, presented Allison Ammeter with the Pulse Promoter Award at their annual general meeting in January.

Ammeter was selected as the recipient of the award to acknowledge the leadership role she played throughout 2016 International Year of Pulses.

“There was a team of individuals from across the Canadian pulse industry that played a key role in the execution of activities related to International Year of Pulses,” says Tim Wiens, SPG chair.

“Allison Ammeter was

an instrumental part of that team. She stepped up to take on the role of chair of the IYP Canada Committee early on in the preparation for IYP. In this role, she spent countless hours working with staff across Canada to ensure IYP was as successful as possible.”

Ammeter currently serves as the chair of the Alberta Pulse Growers’ board of directors and has long been a champion for pulses. She and her husband of 30 years, Michael, operate a third-generation grain farm in Alberta where they crop approximately 2,000 acres in a rotation of canola, wheat, barley, faba beans and peas, practicing minimum tillage and using variable rate seeding technology. In

addition to her work supporting IYP, over the past three years Ammeter has also spearheaded initiatives with the foodservice industry, food ingredient companies, health professionals, schools, and media.

“Allison has been a strong ambassador for the Canadian pulse industry throughout IYP,” says Carl Potts, executive director of SPG. “In her role as chair of the IYP Canada Committee she represented Canada at numerous meetings and events where she promoted the efforts that were being undertaken as part of Canada’s IYP outreach. IYP will have a long-lasting impact on global demand for pulses.”

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The Grain Growers of Canada has announced its executive committee for 2016-17, elected at its Dec. 6 board of directors meeting.

Jeff Nielsen has been elected to lead the organization as president, while Art Enns is GGC’s new vice-president.

Nielsen, who was elected vice-president in 2015, represents the Western Barley Growers Association on the board of directors, while Enns represents the Prairie Oat Growers Association.

Outgoing president, Gary Stanford, held the position for three years and remains on the board as past-president representing the Alberta Wheat Commission.

Each member organization appoints a farmer director to the Grain Growers’ board, from which a five-person executive committee is elected. Other members of the Grain Growers of Canada’s executive for 2016-17 are Michael Delaney (Atlantic Grains Council), Ben Martens (Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Association) and Margaret Hansen

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(Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association).

“It is an honour to be selected to represent Canada’s grain farmers,” said Nielsen. “Our industry is one of the most progressive and innovative in the country and I look forward to working to ensure that our industry continues to enjoy a policy environment where we can reach our full potential.”

“With implementation of the CETA deal with Europe, anticipated legislation for the Transportation 2030 plan, and ongoing consultations for the next Agricultural Policy Framework, 2017 is sure to be an exciting year for agriculture in Canada,” said Enns.

“GGC will continue to be a strong voice in Ottawa for grain farmers throughout the country.”

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Winter feeding reminders for cattle

By Halsey Shaheen

Ministry of Agriculture

Cow reproduction is the most important factor affecting profitability of beef producers in Saskatchewan. Reproduction is five times more important than growth rate and 10 times more important than carcass quality in regards to contributing income to the ranch.

During the winter months, proper management is critical from a nutritional and reproductive perspective. Nutritional demands of cows are increasing, because 70 per cent of fetal growth occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy. When the cow gives birth, those demands further increase to compensate for milk production.

After each calving, cows require the right nutrition for reproductive cycling to resume quickly and for

them to calve every year.

During lactation, cows need 11 per cent crude protein and 65 per cent total digestible nutrients in their diet. First and second calvers are still growing, and therefore have further demands for nutrients to fulfill their own needs as well. If the animals are not receiving a high enough level of nutrition or do not have adequate body condition, they will be slower to resume cycling and get pregnant. In these situations, cattle may begin to mobilize backfat for additional energy. The energy required to later regain backfat is roughly two times that of the amount of energy the animal gains from burning backfat. This means that using backfat for energy is incredibly inefficient and will cost you more money in the long run.

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Sask Wheat commits nearly $1.5 million to research Staff The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed $1,473,621 to support wheat research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund in 2016.

Saskatchewan Minister Lyle Stewart, announced the funding of all crops-related ADF projects at CropSphere 2017 in early January.

“The producer funding Sask Wheat has committed through the ADF process means Saskatchewan’s wheat producers will play a significant role in finding solutions to issues affecting wheat production in the province,” says Bill Gehl, Sask Wheat chair.

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Sask Wheat has committed nearly $3.7 million to projects through the ADF process since 2014.

This research falls into the areas of variety development, production and post-production, according to a press release.

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“We know that targeted research is the best way to empower wheat producers in Saskatchewan to continue growing wheat that the world demands,” Gehl

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The mineral program is another factor affecting cow fertility that must not be overlooked. Most winter feeding programs require the addition of salt and minerals to meet requirements during gestation and lactation. Water is also a source of minerals, so water should be tested in addition to the feed; this will help you decide which mineral will be appropriate.

If you have questions about winter feeding cattle or about feed or water testing, please contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

— Halsey Shaheen is an intern agrologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

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Recommended malting barley varieties list Staff The recommended malting barley varieties list for the 2017-18 growing season was released by the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre.

The list represents varieties that the CMBTC recommends based on the greatest potential for performance, quality and marketability, according to a press release.

“We examine selection rates and consult with industry to gauge the level of demand for specific varieties. This gives the CMBTC

and its members a clear idea of marketing opportunities for the coming season,” stated Peter Watts, managing director of the CMBTC. The recommendations are published annually with input from grain companies, domestic and international maltsters and brewers, grower associations as well as seed companies.

“The list represents malting barley varieties that we believe have the greatest potential to be selected for malt” said Watts.

“We also recommend

growers talk to their local elevators, or selectors from grain and malting companies, about the best tworow and six-row malting barley varieties to grow in their area.”

Canada is one of the world’s largest suppliers of malting barley and malt to the global brewing industry exporting CDN $845 million of the products in 2015-16. Canadian malting companies are the largest market for malting barley grown in Canada processing close to one million tonnes annually.

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Six-Row Varieties

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• Use certified seed to ensure varietal purity, reduce disease incidence and increase the likelihood of selection for malt.

Questions? Call your selector, seed company, grain handling company or contact the CMBTC.

New Varieties in Development

The following varieties have been registered with CFIA and are undergoing seed propagation. Both varieties have been pilot scale tested at the CMBTC and exhibit good quality characteristics suitable for all malt and adjunct brewing styles.

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Report on mustard components now available to producers Staff At the Sask Mustard annual meeting Jan. 12 in Saskatoon, highlights were presented from a comprehensive report on the components of mustard seed and their opportunities for commercialization.

The report, which is more than 140 pages in length, was commissioned by the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (Sask Mustard) and prepared by food scientist Dr. Carol Ann Pat-

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“We believe it’s important for all the players in the mustard industry to have access to information on the current state of research and possible new uses for the crop.”

“Beyond its use as a

TRACTORS 2004 Challenger MT865, 36” tracks, weights, full service ............................. $185,000 1999 New Holland 9882, 710 duals, gps ..................................................... $95,000 1999 New Holland TV140 3600hrs, PTO, Grapple, ...................................... $52,500

SPRAYERS 2015 2014 2012 2013 2013 2014 2010 2009

Rogator RG900B loaded BLOW OUT PRICING .................................... $343,500 Rogator RG700 loaded 90’BLOW OUT PRICING ................................. $235,000 RG1100, 120’, loaded 1550HR ............................................................ Coming Rogator RG1100 120’, fully loaded, sharp shooter............................... $240,000 Rogator RG1100 120’ booms, fully loaded ........................................ $270,000 Rogator RG1100 132’ Pommier booms, loaded ................................... $315,000 Rogtor 984 132’ Pommier booms, loaded, crop dividers ....................... $185,000 Rogator 884 100’, loaded ................................................................ $135,000

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The following varieties of two-row and six-row malting barley are registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) based on good agronomic properties and malting quality criteria. These varieties have been pilot scale tested by the CMBTC and exhibit good malting and brewing characteristics.

In addition to market opportunities, seeding decisions should be based on agronomic considerations and feedback from your grain company representative, local elevator operators or malting companies.

Visit the CMBTC website at www.cmbtc.com for detailed pilot malting and brewing data.

Two-Row Varieties

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whole seed or flour, there is interest in mustard components – protein, fiber (mucilage), oil and the bioactive components such as glucosinolates, isothiocyanates and phenolic acids – in food, industrial and pharmaceutical applications,” says Patterson.

“This is particularly in light of their functional properties or antimicrobial, antioxidant and therapeutic properties.”

To directly access the report, use this link: http:// saskmustard.com/grower/ mustard-research/

2006 2010 2013 2009 2013 2009 2008 2007 2009 1985 2012

Case DX34, 500hrs, loader and mid mower .......................................... $22,500 New Holland T1530, 45Hp, loader, hydro, 350HR ................................ $20,000 Kubota BX2670, loader, mower, tiller, 100HR ........................................ $15,500 Kubota B2620, loader, mower ............................................................. $16,500 RTV1100 170 Hrs .............................................................................. $19,500 Kubota ZG222 w/ 48” mower 200hr ..................................................... $5,800 Kubota ZG227-54 zero turn mower w/ bagger........................................ $7,500 Kubota GF1800, 60” front deck, 4wd 650hrs ......................................... $6,500 Kubota ZD221-48, 21hp diesel, 48” commercial deck .............................. $6,500 Kubota B6200hsd, 540HR, mid mount mower ......................................... $6,000 Massey Ferguson 2042 mower, 20hp, 42” cut ......................................... $1,200

SEEDING & TILLAGE 2012 Morris C2 61’, 8300 tow between 12” space paired row liquid ................ Coming 2013 Morris C2 61’, 8300 tow between 12” space poly side band liquid........... Coming 2011 Morris Contour 51’, 12” space new openers, no tank ............................... Coming 2005 Morris 8425 air cart, tow behind, dual shoot ......................................... $45,000 2010 Morris 8650 air cart, tow behind, dual shoot, VRT .................................. $98,500 2014 Morris 60’ razr disc drill (NEW) ......................................................... $230,000 2009 Morris Contour 61’ 12”, poly openers, w/8370 tank tow between ........ $165,000 2008 Morris MAX 3 dual shoot w/ mid rows .................................................. $38,500 2005 Morris Max 2 dual shoot...................................................................... $28,500 Morris 40’ Max single shoot, atom jet w/ liquid kit .......................................... $16,500 1995 Flexi Coil 2320 air cart, dual shoot....................................................... $16,500 2011 Riteway 68’ heavy harrow, 24” average tine length good cond. .............. $34,500 1995 Riteway 33’ Heavy harrow .................................................................. $15,000

HAY EQUIPMENT 2007 2002 2000 2013

5456A AGCO Hesston Baler, 6500 bales ............................................. $21,500 Case RBX561 baler 8500 bales ............................................................. $8,900 220 hay header 16’, fit mf220 swather .................................................... $6000 Bale King 5100 bale processor ................................................................. SOLD

SWATHERS 1987 2004 2009 1998

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CCIL 722 26’ dual swath, recent canvas, recent engine job ..................... $15,000 MF 9220, 30’ dual swath .................................................................... $48,000 MF9430, 30’ dual swath, mounted roller 600hrs.................................... $68,500 Macdon 9300, 36’, 2600hrs ............................................................... $36,500

COMBINES

0% 24 MONTHS

2011 Gleaner S77 w/ pick up, smart cooling, 480 sep hrs ............................ $285,000 1997 MF8780, 2200 hrs pick up header excellent shape ................................ $45,000 2010 MF8200 35’, flex header .................................................................... $34,500 MF5100 draper header, pick up reels, 30’, transport ....................................... $20,000 MF5100 draper header, pick up reel, 35’, pea auger, head sight ..................... $30,000

GRAIN HANDLING 2009 REM 2700 grain vac 180hrs ................................................................ $18,500 2007 Akron E180T Grain bag extractor ......................................................... $17,000

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Canadian beef industry works to sustainably increase production with research targets Submitted

Beef Cattle Research Council

Canada has an opportunity to play a leading role in meeting rising global food production needs responsibly through investments in agriculture research across a variety of disciplines.

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and the national Beef Value Chain Roundtable (BVCRT) have released a strategy to achieve high priority beef research objectives that support increasing productivity while remaining environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

The new Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy will support the industry’s ability to manage challenges and sustainably supply demand. This strategy builds upon the success of the 2012-18 National Beef Research Strategy. The new strategy’s research objectives are to be captured by 2023.

With long-term trends of rising temperatures, decreasing precipitation and greater weather variability, ongoing research and innovation is necessary to

produce adequate livestock feed. Development and adoption of technologies can also enable the industry to continually improve efficiencies that reduce its environmental footprint.

Production efficiencies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the land, water and fossil fuels needed to produce each kilogram of safe, high quality beef.

While facing several challenges related to competitiveness, the industry is tasked to increase production. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has projected beef consumption to grow 1.8 million tonnes or six per cent in developed countries and 6.8 million tonnes or 17 per cent in developing countries over the next ten years.

“With a growing global population that desires beef, research and innovation is critical to produce more using limited resources,” said Andrea Brocklebank, executive director of the BCRC and Chair of the BVCRT Research Committee.

“The Canadian beef industry will be increasingly challenged to responsibly increase productivity while

remaining environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Adequate research and technology transfer funding, infrastructure, and expertise focused on the knowledge and innovations that have the greatest potential to advance the industry are key to meeting this important objective.”

The Strategy identifies desired research outcomes related to beef quality, food safety, animal health and welfare, feed grains and feed efficiency, forage and grassland productivity, environmental sustainability and antimicrobial use, resistance and alternatives.

It encourages greater communication and collaboration between the various beef research funding agencies across Canada so that funding can be allocated in ways that adequately address industry priorities, avoid duplication, and enhance adoption.

“Limited, fragmented funding does not complement or adequately support a national value proposition of Canada as a leader in animal health, food safety, and quality,” added Brocklebank.

“Clear direction of funding allocations across

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funding agencies is needed to achieve specific outcomes that adequately address industry research priorities. Together we can invest in a portfolio of research that includes both near-term and long-term research.”

The strategy was developed for and by industry stakeholders, researchers, research institutions, and beef research funding agencies. It outlines how research dollars have been invested in the past, which research issues are of highest importance to industry stakeholders, and specific

desired outcomes that require dedicated research or technology transfer.

The strategy will better enable the industry to achieve its core research objectives of enhancing industry sustainability, improving production efficiencies, improving consumer confidence and beef demand, and improving public confidence in Canadian beef.

The Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy 2018-2023 was developed through an extensive collaborative process that en-

gaged researchers, funders and grassroots producers.

Input was sought through various means including direct stakeholder consultation, an online survey, and two workshops.

The collaborative process helped to identify gaps in research needs, research capacity, and programming.

The Beef Cattle Research Council is Canada’s national industry-led funding agency for beef research. The BCRC plays an important role in identifying the industry’s research and development priorities and subsequently influencing public sector investment in beef research.

The BCRC is funded primarily through a portion of a producer-paid National Check-off and is directed by a committee of beef producers from across the country.

The Canadian Beef Value Chain Roundtable, established by the federal minister of agriculture in 2003, is comprised of industry and provincial and federal government members representing the entire beef value chain.

It provides leadership in addressing issues of importance to Canada’s beef industry.

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