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American packers pay Angus producers $IM a week for hitting the certification target By Steve Suther

rate of qualification nearing 28 per cent some weeks this year, double that rate even five years ago. The annual 3.6 million cattle accepted for the brand now account for 16 per cent of all North American fed beef, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the highest packer premium ever just last November at $10/cwt., and the highest average premium for CAB in February. It’s all driven by product demand, as the premiums match CAB’s advantage over the Choice and AAA cutout value, says CAB president John Stika. “For a company with the mission of adding value to Angus cattle through our branded beef program, it’s satisfying to see the market working to reward producers, even as they supply us Tuesday, with February more9,product to keep 2016 - PAGE 8 setting sales records,” he says. Letter CAB premiums were barely measurable

Certified Angus Beef

Rewards for hitting the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand target have never been greater, even after 11 consecutive years of growing supply. A survey of CAB-licensed packers Cargill, JBS, National and Tyson showed they paid a record $51.8 million in grid premiums in 2015, and more than $550 million over 20 years. That does not count the smaller amounts for cattle grading AAA, or the Prime premiums for the hundreds of thousands of cattle that supply the increasing demand for CAB Prime in the United States. Specific to Canada, packers report paying nearly $2 million annually over the past four years. That’s higher than a decade Letterago, although production has increased with the Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - PAGE 8

for the first 19 years, though first noted in the 1980s, but the second half of the brand’s 38-year run shows increasing momentum. More than half of all grid premiums ever received for CAB acceptance have been paid in the last seven years. More than 41 per cent of cumulative CAB premiums have come in the past five years. North American cattle are clearly getting better, thanks to a combination of value-based marketing opportunities and enabling genetics, observers say. Bruce Cobb, general manager of Consolidated Beef Producers, Canyon, Texas, says these better cattle are easier to market for feeding customers from Iowa to Texas, who sell more than a million head annually. Cobb says Angus genetics have fueled an evolution, especially obvious in Texas where quality grades move upFebruary a step each year to Tuesday, 9, 2016 - PAGE 8 where 90 per cent Choice (AAA) pens are becoming the norm.

“Angus are a big part of that,” he says. “We keep progressing toward that new commodity of high quality and yield.” Fear of discounts kept producers from using grid and formula marketing for years, says market economist Scott Fausti, South Dakota State University: “In these last few years with strong demand for beef, packers were making more allowances, and as more producers used grids and formula contracts, they learned to take more precautions to avoid discounts.” Controlling genetics, health, management and market timing, producers have been able to reap more rewards than discounts, he says while noting a need for more transparency in pricing. Documenting practices and developing relationships with cattle feeders should lead to more positive information and Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - PAGE 8 higher bids for improving cattle. Continued on Page 3

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ration to anyone who has watched his constant effort. No. 30 - Tyler Fuhr. A late-season addition from the Estevan Bruins, Tyler will add veteran goaltending depth off the bench come playoff time. We have witnessed solid play from Tyler when he played for the Bruins and we should anticipate similar stellar play in his final days of junior hockey. No. 35 - Ryan Rewerts. It appeared Ryan struggled with confidence in his play for much of the past season. That was unfortunate as he had been given the reins to backstop the club at the start of the season. However, he has appeared to display a better grasp of being able to stay focused for 60 minutes and to not allow the easy goal. To his credit, he has battled back and has become a solid puck stopper for the club. It was a stroke of genius by Coach Hasselberg to acquire another veteran presence late in the season, both to provide depth and to increase the level of competition in the nets. Coach Hasselberg and his trusted assistant Braeden Johnson have molded the players into a championship level team and they have been the key to keeping

their young phenoms on an even keel and focused on the big prize. But, perhaps more important than that is Kevin and Braeden’s fashion display, with exquisite suits and jackets and bold ties, that has provided a nostalgic look at the past when we witnessed the superb tailoring exhibited by Blair Atcheynum. It almost makes me want to put on a suit – almost. North Stars hockey and its fans have been blessed with an exciting club this season. Even though it has been a success, to this point, in winning the Finning Division Championship, all involved with the club know the work is not complete. The league championship is within their reach. All they need to do is focus, dedicate their play to each other, and play hard every shift, overcoming any adversity that they may experience in the long grind of the post season. They have a tremendous hockey club. Let’s hope the community packs the Civic Centre for all the remaining games and, certainly, for the playoffs. The team is a treat to watch. Oh, and by the way, let’s get a new hockey rink built. Go, Stars, go! Garnet W. Elmer North Battleford

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Continued from Front “The premiums all begin with that steak on the plate, and they trickle back through the system all the way to the ranch and to me as a purebred Angus producer,” says Jerry Connealy, Whitman, Neb. “CAB truly is a pullthrough demand entity in the market,” he adds. “The commercial guy may not always think about why he’s getting $5 or $10 more per hundred for his calves, but that’s what is pulling it to him. It’s flowing back from the packing plant and feedyard.” Mike Kasten, commercial Angus producer from Millersville, Mo., says there is no reason to let up on selection pressure that led to an average marbling EPD of 0.62 for 2015-born calves. That’s because the Angus

database allows simultaneous selection for other traits, and proven demand says marbling pays. “The average consumer has never had a Prime steak,” he says. “They love our product but they haven’t even tried our best – just think about how we’ll drive demand forward as we continue to ratchet quality up.” Drawing on decades of organizing alliances, feeding and selling on grids, Kasten says marbling is one of the best risk management tools. “Last year was not a good one for profits, but in pens with average per-head losses of $220 or more, we saw profit from those that gained more than 3.75 pounds a day or graded Prime – doing both meant $100 profit,” he reports. Without using more re-

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Diatomaceous Earth Few people give much thought to lowly diatoms, single-celled marine microorganisms that are found in large bodies of water. However, when these tiny organisms die, their skeletal remains settle to the bottom, become fossilized over time and accumulate to produce one of natures most beneficial and healthful substances: diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is often harvested from areas where large bodies of water once stood and is marketed in two grades - industrial and food grade. Industrial grade diatomaceous is used for many purposes including water filtration systems in swimming pools. Food grade diatomaceous earth is perhaps best known for its use as a non-toxic

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insecticide. However, food grade diatomaceous earth offers a host of health benefits too. The sharp points found on the fossilized diatom exoskeletons create a s a f e an d n o n - to x ic strong abrasive that scrubs intestinal walls and cuts up any parasites present in the digestive tract. Additionally, as it passes the digestive tract, it attracts and absorbs pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. It also absorbs and removes pesticides, heavy metals, and drug residues. Diatomaceous earth also has many health benefits due to its mineral content, which consist of about 85% amorphous silica and approximately. 20 trace minerals. The silica in diatomaceous earth is effective in preventing premature aging. Silica can

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also help repair and maintain lung tissue elasticity. Regular intake of diatomaceous earth also has numerous other health benefits, some of which include: - Lowering blood pressure and bad cholesterol - Relieving sore joints - Healthier skin and hair - Healthier teeth and gums - Harder nails Diatomaceous earth does not have an unpleasant taste. Simply mix one to two tablespoons daily in liquid or food. Since it does not dissolve, it may be necessary to stir a few times while drinking to prevent settling. As some people experience high energy levels, it is best taken in the morning hours. Always contact your health care practitioner before starting any supplement program.

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Farm Credit Canada is adding $500 million to its ongoing commitment to a loan program aimed at helping young farmers become established in the industry. Launched in March 2012, FCC’s commitment to the Young Farmer Loan has grown to $2 billion over four years, with almost 6,000

loans worth more than $1.3 billion approved, as of Dec. 31, 2015. “FCC is proud to support the next generation of farmers through every stage of their career,” FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort said. “Products like the Young Farmer Loan can make a real difference for producers looking to enter the industry or grow their business.”

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Railway performance report — Grain Week 33 Submitted

CN supplied 89 per cent and CP 88 per cent of the hopper cars ordered by shippers for Grain Week 33. Non-bulk, USA/Mexico, Canadian domestic performance: CN supplied 76 per cent and CP 89 per cent of the hopper cars ordered for Grain Week 33. • Average loaded dwell times for multi car blocks of 25 – 100 cars at country origin locations: CN - 15 hours; CP - 49 hours. • Port terminal out of car time: Vancouver north shore – 22 per cent; Vancouver south shore – 20 per cent.

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This is a summary of the Ag Transport Coalition Grain Week 33 (March 13 – 19) railway performance measurement report. The report covers 90 per cent of grain movement originating in Western Canada and provides detailed metrics on rail network performance for the current grain year across a range of key indicators including: rail car demand, railway car supply, timeliness of railway car supply in response to weekly customer orders, unfulfilled shipper demand, corridor performance, railway dwell times at origin and railway dwell times at destination. Railway Performance in Grain Week 33: • CN and CP supplied 7,344 (89 per cent) of the 8,295 hopper cars ordered for delivery in Grain Week 33 resulting in 951 hopper car orders remaining outstanding. Timeliness of car supply:

by shippers as unsuitable for loading due to mechanical or sanitary reasons. Past weekly reports can be found on the Ag Transport Coalition website:

www.agtransportcoalition. com. * The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), the

Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), The Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), the Ca-

Grain Year to Date

86 per cent of hopper car orders have been delivered by CN and CP for the want week. Nine per cent of hopper car orders have arrived one week late. One per cent of hopper car orders arrived two weeks late. Three per cent of hopper car orders are outstanding. 4,289 cars supplied by railways have been rejected

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Farmers in Saskatchewan returned 89,832 kilograms of obsolete and unwanted pesticides and 1,289 kilograms of livestock and equine medications through CleanFARMS’ obsolete collection campaign this year. CleanFARMS, which operates the program, is a national, industry-led agricultural waste stewardship organization. Collections took place at 20 participating ag-retail locations throughout the northern half of Saskatchewan from Oct. 5-9, 2015. This is the fourth collection program CleanFARMS has run in the province. This marked the first time that a combined col-

lection of pesticides and livestock medications has been offered in the northern region of Saskatchewan. CleanFARMS partnered with the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) to offer the collection of livestock and equine medications to CleanFARMS’ existing program. “Saskatchewan farmers care about the environment and are keen to responsibly manage waste from their farms,” said Norm Hall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. “CleanFARMS provides a one-stop service to safely manage unused or expired pesticides and livestock medications.” Saskatchewan farmers have a long history of good

stewardship practices and have been participating in the obsolete collections program since 1999 - which is a testament to their environmental commitment. The program last came to northern Saskatchewan in 2012, when more than 60,000 kilograms of product was collected from farmers and safely disposed of. “This year’s collection was a great success thanks to the commitment of Saskatchewan farmers and participating ag-retail collection sites,” said Barry Friesen, CleanFARMS’ general manager. “CleanFARMS is proud to offer collection programs that ensure unwanted and obsolete pesticides, as well as livestock and equine medications, to be disposed

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of in an environmentally responsible way.” The obsolete collection program is generally delivered in each province or region of the country every three years and comes at no cost to farmers. The program will be delivered in the southern half of Saskatchewan in the fall of 2017. In between collections, farmers are encouraged to safely store their unwanted pesticides and livestock medications until they can properly dispose of them through the program. The obsolete collection program is part of the plant science and animal health industry’s commitment to the responsible lifecycle management of their products.

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Companies consolidate operations in western Canada Staff Providence Grain Group, Inc. (“Providence”) and Lansing Trade Group, LLC, (“Lansing”) have announced the consolidation of their western Canadian grain operations and an additional investment by Lansing in Providence Grain Group Inc. The combined businesses will operate under the current Providence Grain Solutions brand. Providence will continue to be led by Milton Miller, president and CEO, and its headquarters will remain in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. The board of directors will be comprised of a majority of producer shareholders along with experienced individuals in the agriculture industry. Upon consummation of the transaction, Lansing will increase its ownership in Providence to approximately 38 per cent.

The proposed transactions were expected to close on March 31. Providence says it welcomes Lansing’s Western Canada employees and customers to the existing employees and customer base that make up the Providence Grain Solutions brand. According to a press release, combining these two businesses is a chance to align the strong asset base and merchandising of Providence with the Lansing team and build a larger network across the prairies. Additionally, Columbia Containers Ltd. (“CCL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Providence, has announced the approval of the development permit to expand CCL’s container facility in the Port of Vancouver. This expansion will increase rail velocity and associated incentives, increase storage capacity to 14,000 MT of grain and double container packing speed.

NFU calls for ban on GM alfalfa seed Staff The National Farmers Union says it has written to Agriculture and AgriFood Minister Lawrence MacAulay asking him to take immediate action to stop Monsanto licensee, Forage Genetics International, from selling genetically modified alfalfa seed in Canada this spring. The NFU also asked the minister to put border controls in place to prevent importation of contaminated conventional alfalfa seed from the United States. “The NFU has seen a letter from FGI which says the company may start selling genetically modified alfalfa seed in Eastern Canada for spring planting,” said Jan Slomp, NFU president. “This would be a disaster for farmers because, once it has been planted, there would be no way to stop the GM trait from spreading to organic and conventional farms and crops. There are many domestic and export markets that completely reject alfalfa seeds, hay or pellets with any GM content. Clearly, the minister needs to take action to protect the interests of Canadian farmers before it is too late.” “Last week the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties passed a resolution to prevent the introduction of GM alfalfa into Alberta until there is market and consumer acceptance,” noted

Peter Eggers, NFU Region 8 (Peace River and British Columbia) co-ordinator. “If GM alfalfa is sold in eastern Canada, it would only be a matter of time before it spreads into the West. FGI should not be allowed to sell a product that would cause so much harm to farmers all across Canada.” “In light of the recent media report of an Alberta seed grower who suspects seed he purchased from the United States was contaminated with herbicide-tolerant GM varieties, we are also concerned about contamination from imported seed,” continued Eggers. “A 2015 USDA study shows that GM alfalfa genes have escaped and are being spread throughout the countryside by pollinators. American alfalfa seed production is therefore at high risk for contamination. We shouldn’t be allowing FGIs product to enter by the back door either.” “To protect our alfalfa sector, farmers should not purchase alfalfa seed from the United States,” said Slomp. “When buying from Canadian sources, seek out seed growers who have always used Canadian grown sources. It is legal for farmers to sell farm-saved seed from older varieties that are in the public domain. There are only two registered alfalfa varieties, AC Grazeland BR and Yellowhead, that are not in the public domain.”

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Garden Chat

Low-maintenance, non-irrigated lawns By Sara Williams

As much as 50 per cent of household water is applied to your lawn. The easiest way to cut your water bill then is simply to stop watering your lawn. But to do that you need to use low maintenance grasses. These are grass species and cultivars that persist with few inputs, require little water, fertilizer or mowing. Instead of being smooth and soft, they tend to be clumpy, lumpy and one does not voluntarily walk barefoot on them. They are usually mowed at three to six inches, somewhat higher than conventional lawn grasses. These grasses work well on farms and acreages where their function is primarily visual. Once established, they require only occasional mowing and almost no irrigation or fertilizer. There are several species of three main genera to choose from: fescue (Festuca), bluegrass (Poa) and wheatgrass (Agropyron). Chewings fescue (Festuca rubra var. commutata) has narrow, dark blue green leaves. It can be mixed with creeping red fescue and Kentucky bluegrass in conventional lawns. It spreads by tillering, is shade- and drought-tolerant and adapted to infertile, acid soils.

Chewings fescue and creeping red fescue make a good blend, similar in height to a conventional lawn but requires less water, fertilizer and mowing. Recommended cultivars include: Agram, Arctared, Banner, Victory, Longfellow II and Silhouette. Blue-green in colour, sheep fescue (Festuca ovina) is strongly clumping with good drought tolerance and widely adaptive, from dry to moist soils and from basic to acidic. Recommended cultivars include Nakiska and Azay. Hard fescue (Festuca ovina var. duriuscula) has a mature height of six to 10 inches, with wider blades and a more greyish-green colour than other fescues. It is slow growing but once established forms a low ground cover that competes well with weeds. Growth slows down during the heat of summer. It is droughtand shade-tolerant. Newer cultivars seem less clumpy and many contain endophytes – naturally built-in biological controls against insects such as sod webworms and chinch bugs. Recommended cultivars include: Aurora, Biljart, Durar, Eureko II, Reliant, Spartan and Spartan II. Shorter growing (four to 12 inches) and coarser than Kentucky bluegrass, Cana-

From a distance, a non-irrigated lawn appears no different than a regular one but is not barefoot friendly. Photo by Hugh Skinner

da bluegrass (Poa compressa) is blue green and adapted to soils from moist to dry and infertile and from acid to basic. It has a fibrous root system with extensive rhizomes, and a clumpy form. It is tolerant of wear, stress and drought and is disease resistant. Reubens is less clumpy to non-clumpy than the species. Although drought tolerant, wheatgrasses show a strong clumping habit and are less dense than other

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lour, it has a clumpy appearance. Elbee has excellent drought tolerance. Streambank wheatgrass (A. riparium) is a dryland species used in pure stands or in mixtures with small amounts of Kentucky bluegrass. It is a low-growing, sod-forming grass, with narrow leaves and stems 12 to 30 inches high. It has vigorous rhizomes, is longlived and colonizes both by seed and its spreading root system. It flourishes on well-drained soils, withstands mowing and is highly competitive with weeds under dry land conditions. Long recommended for farm lawns, it establishes

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Eight ways to help protect the environment Globe Newswire Looking for simple everyday steps that we can take to help protect the environment? Here are eight easy ways (related to plastics) to help us reduce waste and maybe feel a bit better about our place on the planet. 1. Know what to throw. It’s important to know what — and what not — to throw in our recycling bins. You can easily learn what’s recyclable and what’s not through your local community or municipality web sites and local recycling companies. 2. Recycle more in our homes. Most of us are pretty good about remembering to recycle plastics in our kitchens, but we sometimes forget to recycle in other rooms. Recyclable plastics can be found throughout our homes. Some examples

include bottles in the bathroom (shampoo), jugs in the garage (windshield wiper fluid), and containers in the laundry room (detergent). 3. Recycle more outside our homes. We should look for recycling bins at sports stadiums, parks, malls and beaches. If we can’t find one, it’s easy to hang on to our plastic water and pop bottles, yogurt cups, and other containers and carry them back home in the bag that brought them. 4. Select lighter packaging. We now can choose to buy lots of everyday things sealed in super thin, lightweight plastic packaging to lighten up on the environment. Less material can mean less packaging waste, and lighter weight can result in less fuel use and fewer emissions to transport food and other products.

5. Protect our leftovers. Food waste is a big problem with huge environmental consequences. We can help reduce food waste by promptly refrigerating our leftovers in airtight storage containers or zipper bags

for their generous support of the project. “Many students were unaware that agricultural career options extend well beyond the farm gate and into many areas, such as food science, veterinary, biology, economics, business and finance. It’s sometimes hard to fathom how many people are connected – directly or indirectly – to this industry,” he said. The winning team’s project, called “AG-ing,” was a powerful, upbeat and fun idea based on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge concept. But instead of using ice water, the AG-ing involved breaking plastic eggs – labelled with agricultural career options and filled with shampoo – on the heads of students and teachers. “What better way to learn about the business of agriculture and related career options than having tangible career options flow over your head?” said Campbell business teacher Jordan McFarlen, who collaborated with Klink on the project.

“It’s not only a clever and engaging marketing strategy, but it also generates interest and awareness among students in the various agriculture career options.” To publicize the event, the winning team hung posters around the school, created a social media campaign and invited the industry judges and others to participate in the AG-ing. As a bonus, the Saskatchewan Egg Producers donated 15,000 eggs to the Regina Food Bank in recognition of the event. Prior to the project, students who participated in the case study competition were surveyed on how much they actually knew about one of the key sectors of Saskatchewan’s economy. Only three of the 65 students had some connection with agriculture and almost all admitted they hadn’t thought about a career in the industry. None of the students understood the breadth and depth of the industry outside primary production, nor did they realize how agriculture impacts the Canadian economy. “I think we made a sig-

that help seal out air and moisture, so we can enjoy that food longer and waste less. 6. Buy recycled. It’s easier than ever to find highquality products made with recycled plastics, from kitch-

en tools to clothing to carpeting. Burying used plastics in a landfill is a waste of valuable materials — fortunately, today more and more plastics are living another life as resilient fleece jackets, fun playground equipment, or gorgeous backyard decks. 7. Seal our homes. We can help the environment and reduce our energy bills by taking simple steps to stop leaks in our homes that let in outdoor air, typically around doors and windows. From weather stripping to caulking to insulating spray foam in a can, many plastic building products can help seal out that unwanted air. 8. Focus on fuel-efficiency. When we drive today’s modern cars, we already are participating in a far-reaching, ongoing effort to reduce fuel use and emissions: light-

weighting. Automakers have been increasingly turning to lightweight, tough plastics to reduce the weight of our cars and trucks, which can dramatically improve fuel efficiency — good news for the environment and our wallets. (Many automakers even use recycled plastics.) Of course, we also can take our own steps, such as maintaining proper tire pressure, to further reduce fuel use and emissions. To learn more about one easy way to lighten our environmental footprint, check out these plastic recycling resources. Today’s intelligent plastics are vital to the modern world. These materials enhance our lifestyles, our economy and the environment. For more information, visit www.intelligentplastics. ca.

nificant difference in how students view agriculture and their overall understanding of the many related career opportunities,’’ McFarlen said. For FCC, the project complements Ag More Than Ever, an industry-led cause to improve perceptions of agriculture in Canada. “Changing perceptions of agriculture takes time and many people working

together,” Klink said. “It’s our responsibility as part of this great industry to reach out to young people and show them the opportunities and our passion for the industry.” It’s estimated that one in eight jobs in Canada are in the agriculture and agrifood sector. Only time will tell if the Campbell project will attract fresh faces to the business of agriculture, but

McFarlen maintains it certainly had an impact on the students who participated in the project, as well as the students who took part in the AG-ing event. “Maybe not all of our students will end up working in agriculture, but they will certainly have a greater appreciation for the industry that works every day to put food on their tables,” McFarlen said.

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