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Rural landowners encouraged to conserve habitat for species at risk REGINA – Monarch butterflies are a spectacular creature. Not only are they absolutely beautiful but they complete the longest and largest insect migration in North America!

Millions of Monarchs fly thousands of kilometres from their summer habitats to their wintering grounds. Saskatchewan is at the northern extent of the Monarch’s range and Nature Saskatchewan is asking the public to keep an eye out for these royal butterflies to help monitor their population and aid in habitat conservation efforts.

Monarchs are a species at risk and numbers have dropped by as much as 90 per cent across North America. The three lowest overwintering populations in Mexico on record occurred in the last 5 years.

One of the largest threats

to the butterflies is habitat loss, both in the winter and summer breeding grounds, due to logging, destructive bark beetles, agriculture, urban development, and pesticide use affecting milkweed and wildflowers.

Monarch butterflies are identifiable by their bright orange colouring and black veins through their wings, along with white spots on their black body and trailing the outside edges of the wings. A male Monarch has two distinct dots on its hindwing, which distinguishes it from a female.

“Don’t be fooled – there are a few Monarch lookalikes, the most notorious of which is the Viceroy,” explains Ashley Vass, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator with Nature Saskatchewan. “The colouring and patterns are very similar to the Monarch, but a

Viceroy has an extra stripe on its hindwings which intersects the other veins.”

“We haven’t had any Monarchs reported to our hotline yet this year, but I am hoping public sightings will start coming in soon”, says Vass. Nature Saskatchewan delivers a voluntary stewardship program called Stewards of Saskatchewan that works with rural landowners to conserve habitat for species at risk. They are asking anyone who sees a Monarch butterfly to report the sighting. “It is also really helpful if you are able to provide a picture with your sighting so we can verify that it isn’t one of the many lookalikes” adds Vass.

If you see a Monarch butterfly in Saskatchewan, or for more information, call Nature Saskatchewan’s toll-free line at 1-800-667HOOT (4668).

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Cattle are heavy. Too heavy for healthy soil?

Compaction increased with grazing, but not enough to reduce yields: study American Society of Agronomy – It makes sense that a 1,200 pound Angus cow would place quite a lot of pressure on the ground on which it walks.

But a new study shows that even these heavy beasts can’t do much to compact common soils—if they’re grazed responsibly, says the The study is unique in its 16-year span.

Researchers wanted to know whether grazing cattle on corn stubble left in the field in fall and spring would significantly affect the quality of the soil. It was established in 1997 by Terry Klopfenstein, professor in the department of Animal Science at the Uni-

versity of Nebraska-Lincoln. Humberto Blanco, a soil scientist and associate professor in the department of Agronomy and Horticulture, led the soil research to evaluate the long-term impact.

“We were looking at soil ecosystem services,” Blanco said. Ecosystem services are indicators of healthy soil. It includes soil compaction and soil structural properties, as well as microbial community structure. Researchers matched these properties with corn and soybean yields to gauge whether any changes in the soil properties affected crop outcomes.

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negative effects of grazing residues on soil properties except compaction,” Blanco said. “Compaction increased with grazing as expected, but it was not high enough to reduce yields.

The level of compaction was too small to adversely affect corn or soybean yield.”

This is good news, Blanco said, especially as the team performed a “worst-case scenario” in their springtime condition with more-than-usual cattle on the field.

The researchers stocked cattle in corn fields after harvest in the fall and in spring before planting.

These fields are planted without tilling each year, so soil structure isn’t disturbed. Researchers found that soil compaction was only slight. The compaction was slight even with more cattle than what experts would recommend on wet spring soil. Fall and winter grazing, when the ground was frozen, did not compact soil.

“The hypothesis at the beginning was that we were probably going to see negative effects on soil properties due to grazing,” Blanco explained. “But our

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data did not show that. We did not see many negative effects.”

Blanco said that it appears grazing cattle on corn residues in the field could have a slightly positive impact on soil quality, such as soil microbial community structure.

That’s because grazing leaves more residues on the ground than clearing the field with machinery and adds nutrient- and microbe-rich manure to the fields. He said future studies should look at this more closely.

There is one caveat. The team measured very little compaction in the grazed

fields as a whole. But compaction could be more severe—and potentially harmful to yields—around heavy-traffic areas such as livestock water tanks.

However, such areas are relatively small.

Blanco said producers who are interested in grazing corn residues during the off-season should consult with local consultants or Extension specialists.

These specialists should be able to help producers identify the proper times and herd size for grazing.

“If a producer is following proper recommendations and he or she doesn’t put animals on the field

when the soil is wet, negative impacts are unlikely to occur,” Blanco said. Blanco and colleagues are currently evaluating grazing impacts on soils and crops across different soil types in Nebraska.

The study specifically considered an irrigated field under a no-till corn-soybean rotation in Nebraska following 16 years of grazing. The fields had silt-loam soil, common in the Midwest.

The length of the study makes it the first long-term experiment of its kind to measure the effects of cattle grazing residues on various aspects of soil health.

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HUMBOLDT – Saskatchewan crop producers are being encouraged to make an important calculation to ensure they are maximizing their returns this harvest season.

Joel McDonald, program manager of Agricultural Development Services at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) in Humboldt, said knowing the rate of combine loss – the amount of crop that ends up on the ground after a pass – is key to making well thought out economic decisions about harvest.

“When you ask how much loss is acceptable, how many bushels per acre or what percentage of yield, there is no wrong amount,” said McDonald. “The error comes if you don’t know how much you’re losing or haven’t considered it.”

The problem is that checking for loss takes time and effort.

“The best way to check for loss is to disengage the chopper and spreader to drop the residue in a windrow, and then drop or

throw a loss pan under the combine while harvesting at a steady rate. Then, the operator or a helper needs to separate the dust, chaff and straw from the grain in the loss pan.”

The final step is to do a calculation to determine the bushels per acre, said McDonald.

Multiplying the grain loss rate by total acres and commodity price could result in significant numbers.

“It’s possible to lose over five bushels an acre so I recommend that you check for loss as you get into each crop each year.

I’ve done these calculations and often the answer is a simple adjustment or slowing down.”

It is well documented that higher speeds result in higher loss, said McDonald, but going faster also means covering more acres per hour and fewer days to completion. Only by knowing the loss rate can a producer calculate, for example, whether it makes financial sense to slow down, recover more crop

and invest that saving in an additional combine.

“That’s where the economic decision comes in.”

McDonald said critical decisions about fleet operations are sometimes made by feel or tradition and not based on data.

“A producer can make $20,000 from a good marketing decision but he could also make $20,000 from a good combining decision.”

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Expert Advice

Monitoring your livestock water systems

By Alicia Sopatyk, BSA, PAg Regional Livestock Specialist Tisdale Regional Services Branch Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Summer grazing typically requires surface water sources, like dugouts, for water for livestock.

Direct access to the water source can easily provide the required amount of water, but quality of the water and environmental effects like sedimentation and bank stability may become a concern. Off-site or remote watering systems can alleviate this pressure and there are new technologies that can help address

the concern of system reliability.

Water systems for livestock come in all shapes and sizes, and in many cases, one size doesn’t fit all. Depending on the location of and distance to the source, number of livestock and season of use, the systems need to be adjusted to ensure there is adequate flow at the trough(s) to sustain the herd. And while we may be in pothole country and cattle may

The structure of your farm business is important for many reasons

By Cyril Laforge, PAg Regional Farm Business Management Specialist Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Prince Albert The structure of your farm business is important for many reasons. While taxation is often a prime concern for business owners, it should not be the primary reason to consider a particular legal structure.

For example, other important considerations include succession planning goals.

Some business owners may think simple is best; others may consider the flexibility in implementing a succession plan as the top priority in choosing a particular legal structure.

Each kind of legal structure has advantages and disadvantages. As a business grows or business goals change, a particular business structure may become more or less attractive.

The legal structure refers to the legal business entity under which the business operates. The three most common business structures are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. Joint venture is a less common entity, but is useful in certain circumstances.

The type of structure that a business owner chooses will decide how management decisions are made, who will report the income of the business, who will pay the taxes, and who is legally responsible for the business. The legal structure also influences the control of the business and the method of transferring the business.

The ownership structure of a farm business refers to how the assets are owned. While ownership may appear to be obvious, it is not always the case in a farm business, especially if a second generation is working in the business.

It is not uncommon to encounter farm businesses where some assets are owned by the individual and used by a corporation that operates the business.

Partnerships sometimes own very few assets, while partners retain direct asset ownership. Understanding the ownership of assets is critical for tax planning, financing, succession planning, and exiting or changing the business structure (such as when a business partner wishes to leave the business).

Written agreements should clearly document the contributions of assets to the business and explain if and how the owner of the assets will be compensated for the contribution of the assets to the business.

Agreements clarify how someone may enter or exit the business structure in the future. Agreements also outline a process in the event of death or illness.

It is important to understand your current business structure and how this structure influences your management decisions, your succession plans and your ability to manage your taxes. As you evaluate your current structure consider if it fits your business goals now and in the future. Does this structure make it easy to expand or diversify? Does the current structure enable the participation of multiple generations in the business? Is the current structure helping you plan for retirement or intergenerational transfer?

For more information contact the Regional Farm Business Management Specialist or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

drink from sloughs along the way, cattle are sensitive to taste and odor and actually prefer water from a trough. Increased intakes can result in a subsequent increase in weight gains and productivity. Water development can also protect your livestock from mudding conditions that can increase the incidence of foot rot, for example, and provide a safety element, especially in the winter months.

Reliability is often cited as the number one reason for not using off-site or remote livestock watering systems. And while site visits present a good opportunity to check the herd for illness and refresh minerals, they can be time consuming. Monitoring or alarm systems are just one technology that can help reduce the number of site visits while still ensuring your livestock have access to water. These systems typically function from a secondary float switch which would trigger a notification. The notifications can range from being as simple as a beacon light to a sending a text message, email or phone call.

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Some systems also include a camera feature which provides a picture of the system via text message directly to you at specified intervals. While these systems are very intriguing, nothing beats a site visit, especially on extremely hot days when intakes increase.

Ensuring livestock have

a secure water source is beneficial from a production, animal health and environmental standpoint, as well as a consumer viewpoint. Regardless of the type of system, it should be monitored to ensure it is working properly and providing water to your livestock. New monitoring and alarm technologies are

just one way to reduce the number of site visits while still providing you peace of mind.

For more information on water systems or monitoring technologies, contact your local Regional Livestock Specialist or call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-4572377.

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4-H announces recipients of 15,000 in scholarships in partnership with John Deere Canada Ottawa – 4-H Canada is pleased to announce the 2017 recipients of the John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarships. A total of 15 members of 4-H from across Canada were selected to receive $1,000 each towards a post-secondary education in the fall of 2017 thanks to the generous support of our partner John Deere Canada.

Among those are two from Saskatchewan – Jordan Mitchell of Eagle Hills 4-H and Jordan Vos of Fort Qu’Appelle.

“We are grateful to John Deere Canada for showing their strong commitment again this year to building and strengthening our 4-H youth members,” said Shannon Benner, 4-H Canada CEO. “We are proud to build upon our long standing relationship with John Deere and with this latest scholarship we further solidify our position as the leading positive youth development organization in Canada.”

4-H Canada and John Deere fully recognize the importance of providing our youth with the tools and guidance that lay the foundations for a life-long love of learning. Over the application period, 4-H Canada not only received another record number of applicants but also the quality of those that applied continues to make the selection process harder each year.

All this is made possible with ongoing and longterm partnerships with organizations like John Deere Canada that share this vision and actively strive to make a difference to positive youth development.

“John Deere Canada is always enthusiastic about investing in Canada’s youth and providing them the opportunity to explore their interests through

post-secondary education,” said Arin Douglas, John Deere Canada ULC Marketing Representative.

“John Deere Canada has been a long-time supporter and partner of the Canadian 4-H program. We are proud to again provide scholarships to 15 deserving 4-H members from across the country. We believe in supporting the next generation and are excited to assist these youth with their education goals.”

Congratulations and good luck to all the 2017 CIBC 4-H Post-Secondary Scholarship Recipients: Matthew McGillivray, British Columbia; Andrea DeGroot, Alberta; Kaylie Krys, Alberta; Katrina Taylor, Alberta; Jordan Mitchell, Saskatchewan; Jordan Vos, Saskatchewan; Marika Dewar-Norosky, Manitoba; Emily Turner, Manitoba; Derrick Knill, Ontario; Emily Summerhayes, Ontario; Makayla Hunter, New Brunswick; Hayley Frail, Nova Scotia; Alyssa Millar, Nova Scotia; Robert Larsen, Prince Edward Island; Mary Loder, Newfoundland.

Please visit 4-h-canada. ca for more information on 4-H Canada scholarship programs, and to watch for information and application details on future scholarship opportunities.

About 4-H Canada For over 100 years, 4-H Canada has been one of the most highly respected positive youth development organizations in Canada.

4-H Canada has more than 24,874 members and nearly 7,600 volunteers. Our goal is to help young Canadians “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive and fun environment. We believe in nurturing responsible, caring and contributing leaders who are committed to positively impacting their communities across Canada and around the

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Research in sow milk production leads to more piglets Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Recent research

by Dr. Chantal Farmer, of Agriculture and Agrifood Canada’s (AAFC) Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre, has revealed that the amount of food a sow eats during pregnancy affects how much milk she will produce to feed her babies.

Sows often do not produce enough milk to sustain the growth of all their piglets. This is important because piglet litters can be very large.

“Milk production is not affected later in life, even if the amount of feed is increased. Hyper-prolific sow lines are great for the industry but it is necessary to feed all those piglets, too,” explains Dr. Farmer.

Dr. Farmer’s study has shown that ensuring piglets have enough milk is key to healthy growth. This can be a challenge for sows that have large litters. (Today the average sow produces 10 piglets as opposed to nine in 2014.) The nutrition

of a sow can greatly affect gestation and lactation.

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The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs suggests that a 300-sow farrow-to-finish operation selling 6000 market pigs would need approximately 342 tonnes/ year of feed. That is a lot of feed but even more may be needed to guarantee that sows have enough milk to feed large litters.

Sows are often fed more during lactation to increase the amount of milk they produce. The results showed that for ultimate milk production, feeding sows as much during pregnancy as during lactation can ensure sufficient milk production for large litters.

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“With the increased scrutiny many chemicals are receiving, especially from export markets, it’s important to always apply them correctly,” says Sask Wheat Chair Bill Gehl.

“Chemical residues are a major issue for many customers and end users of Canadian wheat.”

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MacAulay outlines fulfillment of dairy programs Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Lawrence MacAulay, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the fulfillment of a Government of Canada commitment made on Nov. 10, unveiling details of two programs worth $350 million, aimed at dairy producers and processors.

The programs are expected to help the sector increase productivity and competitiveness and prepare for the implementation of the Canada – European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which will establish greater access for European cheeses into Canada.

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“These two programs will assist Canada’s dairy producers and processors to prepare for CETA implementation, within a strong supply management system. The Government of Canada is proud to support a robust dairy industry that contributes to meeting growing demand for high-quality, sustainable food, while strengthening the middle class,” said MacAulay.

“Our government is working to ensure that the benefits of trade are delivered to middle-class workers, families, farmers and businesses of all sizes and all regions across Canada. The implementation of CETA will also provide dairy producers and processors an opportunity to modernize their operations and become more competitive,” said The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade.

Quick Facts: • The Dairy Farm Investment Program will provide up to $250,000 (per licensed dairy farm) to support cow milk producers in making upgrades to their barn technology and equipment, to improve productivity. The program will support large investments: such as the adoption of robotic milkers and feeding systems; and small investments: such as herd management and barn operation equipment.

• The Dairy Processing Investment Fund will provide up to $10 million for each capital investment project, such as installing new equipment and infrastructure, or up to $250,000 for each project to access

technical, managerial or business expertise. For example, the program could support a cheesemaker’s investment in a new processing line that would allow them to increase their production or introduce new varieties of cheese to the market.

• The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will create jobs, strengthen economic relations and boost Canada’s trade with the world’s second-largest market.

• CETA will improve market access for Canada’s key agricultural product exports, such as meats, grains, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, and processed products.

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Corn for cows? Forage research underway by PAMI HUMBOLDT, SK— The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) is about half way through a three-year research project that will close the knowledge gap

around corn forage production in Saskatchewan as an economically viable option for feeding cattle.

Interest in corn production for silage is growing in the province, said Dr. Joy

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The research, which began in the spring of 2016 and is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture’s C a na d a - Sa sk a t ch ewa n Growing Forward 2 agreement, the Saskatchewan Cattleman’s Association and PAMI, involves seeding different brands of corn at different rates and with different nitrogen fertilizer rates at each site, Agnew explained.

The work is being done at five Agri-ARM (Applied Research Management) sites across the province and at PAMI’s test site at Lanigan, she said. Monsanto and Pioneer are supporting the research project by providing seed corn, and SeedHawk donated a planter.

After harvest in each of the three years, forage samples are analyzed for total digestible nitrogen and crude protein, key indicators of feed quality.

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for each seed brand and each seeding and nitrogen rate is also being collected.

Although there is still data to come from this year and 2018, Agnew said she is encouraged by what she sees in the results from 2016.

“There appear to be some statistically significant trends developing so we’re anxious to see the results we get over the next two years so we can do a detailed economic analysis of production costs and the feed value of corn. All of the data will enable us to provide growers with really valuable information about cost-effective forage production.”

“The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is interested in finding new methods that will help ensure the health and nutrition of our cattle, as well as the economic sustainability of our producers,” says Marianne Possberg, Beef Production Specialist, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association. “We appreciate the work conducted by PAMI researchers.”

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