Beef Business May 2015

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Contents Cover photo by Joy Ostrander of Hallonquist, SK

A Proud Saskatchewan Tradition Since 1913

Industry News 6

Goverment Seeks Consensus on Land Ownership

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Bison Ranchers Oppose "Threatened Species" Designation

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New Organization Enforcing Animal Protection Act

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An Update on the Federal (Former PFRA) Pasture Transition

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Historic Matador Trail Ride

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Retail Meat Price Survey

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Weekly Charts

Markets and Trade

Beef Business A Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) Publication General Manager: Chad MacPherson Box 4752, Evraz Place, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Tel: 306-757-8523 Fax: 306-569-8799 email: ssga@sasktel.net OR ssga.admin@sasktel.net Website: www.skstockgrowers.com Subscriptions Box 4752, Evraz Place, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Tel: 306-757-8523 Fax: 306-569-8799 email: ssga.admin@sasktel.net Subscription Rate: 1 yr $26.50 (GST included) Published 5 times per year

Features 15

Western Livestock Price Insurance Program

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Ag Worker Plan Seeks Pathway to Permanency

Science and Production 18

Amendments to Livestock Manifests

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Where's the Beef? Active Missing Livestock Files

Association News and Reports 21

2015 SSGA Zone Resolutions

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102nd SSGA Convention and AGM

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Saskatchewan Shorthorn Report

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A Report From the SSGA President

Stewardship 28

SK PCAP - Grazing Response Index: A Measuring Stick for Grazing Management

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Celebrating the 17th Annual Native Prairie Appreciation Week

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Calendar of Events

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Advertiser Index

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Business Directory

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Contributors Jeff Gaye Doug Gillespie Brant Kirychuk Chad MacPherson

Tara Mulhern Davidson Cam Wilks Betty Wyatt

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Industry News Government Seeks Consensus on Land Ownership The Ministry of Agriculture will be asking stakeholders some important questions about farmland ownership this spring as large investors see potential big returns from buying up land.

Prices for Saskatchewan farmland are on an upward curve, and have been for a dozen years. The province has led the country in value increases for the past two years. This may look like good news for producers who are looking to get out of the business, or for those who want to turn the equity in their land into cash. But as institutional buyers (pension plans, mostly) and foreign interests look at gobbling up farmland, what are the consequences for Saskatchewan’s agriculture economy?

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart says it’s a fundamental question that industry and government have to consider, and he’s been hearing from both sides of the debate. “Farmers are concerned that if taken to extremes, foreign investors or pension funds with billions to invest could put farmers in a position where they’re largely tenants,” Stewart said. More offfarm ownership plus prohibitively high costs for young producers to buy land could indeed create a generation of employee-operators. At the same time, some say, why shouldn’t landowners be able to sell to whoever will give them the best price?

Stewart says the government is launching a review under the Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, which he hopes will establish a consensus among agriculture stakeholders. He said his ministry will conduct a survey to determine if there is such a consensus. “We want a broad response from ag stakeholders and other interested citizens,” he said. “I don’t expect one hundred per cent agreement – far from it. But this is important, and if we can get a consensus we’re inclined to act on it.”

Doug Gillespie, president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, says the issue is on the agenda for the

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organization’s Annual General Meeting in June. He said he’d like to see the issue aired among producers.

“We’ve been hearing concerns from our membership about pension funds buying large tracts of farmland,” Gillespie said.

“Producers aren’t interested in competing for land against the Canada Pension Plan, which is their own money after all, and they’re concerned about the potential of creating another land bank.”

Stewart said the government favours investment in Saskatchewan, but must tread especially carefully given the importance of agriculture to the province’s economy. “We encourage investment by and large in this province, but farmland has always been treated differently. You know farming and ranching are a little bit ‘who we are’ in this province,” he said.

The specific consultation questions haven’t been drafted yet. When they are released later this spring, interested parties will be able to participate in the survey online or by mail. Gillespie wants SSGA members to discuss the issue thoroughly at the AGM, and to make their feelings known to the government.

“We are looking forward to a strong debate on the issue at our upcoming AGM and I am encouraging all producers to have their voices heard by participating in the consultation process,” he said. B

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Industry News Bison Ranchers Oppose “Threatened Species” Designation Is the Plains bison a threatened species?

No, says the Canadian Bison Association (CBA), which represents the commercial bison industry in Canada. While wild populations remain small, they are growing. Commercial herds, meanwhile, are thriving. The CBA says the term “threatened” may give people the wrong idea.

Bison used to number in the tens of millions in North America. The species barely survived large-scale European settlement on the prairies – in fact there was a determined effort to eradicate them. The present-day population of Plains bison, in public conservation herds and in commercial operations, is descended from a mere 81 animals that were captured in the 1870s and 1880s.

By that measure, the bison are nowhere near their historic levels, nor will they ever be. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has recommended that Plains bison be classified as a threatened species, and that its near relative the Wood Bison be classified as a Special Concern.

The CBA fears that the “threatened” classification will give consumers a very wrong impression. There are presently 150,000 bison on farms and ranches in Canada, and the bison meat industry has played a big part in restoring the species to healthy population levels.

Public herds are growing too. Elk Island National Park near Edmonton and Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan have reported success in their efforts to rebuild populations. An effort to establish a herd in Banff National Park is taking root, a new Northern Tribes Buffalo Treaty with First Nations shows promise for herds in Alberta and Montana, and the American Prairie Foundation has launched a new project that will expand the herd in the US.

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COSEWIC had recommended “threatened” status for Plains bison before, after its last report in 2004. The federal government opted not to apply that classification in order to protect the industry from “potential economic implications” that might arise. CBA Executive Director Terry Kremeniuk said that was a tough time.

“Back in ’03 and ’04 when we used to go to eastern Canada and talk about the bison industry, folks in Toronto believed that if they had a bite of bison it might be part of the last bison on earth,” he said.

Kremeniuk says the CBA is asking the government to withhold the “threatened” classification again this time around. While COSEWIC’s designation applies only to the wild population and not to commercial herds, it’s hard to communicate that distinction to consumers.

CBA President Mark Silzer wrote to Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq that “although we recognize the

classification applies to Plains bison on federal land, classifying Plains bison as threatened would result in resistance domestically and internationally to buying bison products as the general public lacks understanding of the classification.”

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association will consider a resolution supporting the bison industry at its Annual General Meeting in June.

At its annual meeting in Maple Creek last February, SSGA Zone 4 adopted a motion to be put before the AGM. If the motion is passed, the SSGA will lobby the federal government to reject the “threatened” designation for Plains bison.

Kremeniuk says bison ranchers and cattle ranchers share a lot of common concerns, and he welcomes the support. “We have worked with the cattle industry and continue to do so,” he said. “What’s good for us is good for them.”B

Congratulations to Byron Sorensen of Kyle, SK for winning the SSGA Zone 7 scholarship.

Byron has recently completed his third year of studies in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and is majoring in Agriculture Business

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Industry News New Organization Enforcing Animal Protection Act As of April 1, 2015 Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan (APSS) will be enforcing animal welfare for the Ministry of Agriculture. The new society takes up the duties after the Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) opted not to renew its contract for the services.

The Animal Protection Act stipulates that enforcement is to be carried out by a humane society.

Kaley Pugh, Executive Director of APSS, says many of the SSPCA’s former staff now work for the new organization, so the transition was seamless. “We have four employees, all of whom were formerly employed by the SSPCA,” she said. “I had been managing the SSPCA

Animal Services program. We also have two animal protection officers and an operations assistant. So far we’re operating as we’ve always been.”

The SSPCA withdrew from the enforcement program to focus on education and the prevention of animal cruelty.

APSS is a non-profit corporation funded exclusively through its animal services contract with the Ministry of Agriculture.

Its annual budget is $610,000. Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said animal welfare is a top priority for the government.

“We welcome the opportunity to work with our new partner, Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, to continue enforcement of the Act and ensure a

Responsible antimicrobial use to avoid resistance

sound animal welfare system throughout the province,” he said.

Pugh says the new organization will continue as the old one had. “Our day-today operations will be ‘status quo,’” she said. “I assume a few things will change, but we’re all pretty functional, and we’ve adopted the same policies [as the SSPCA].

There’s been no interruption of service.

March 31 we worked for SSPCA, and on April 1 we worked for APSS.” Anyone wishing to report animal abuse can reach APSS at 1-844-3820002 (toll-free) or 1-306-382-0002; their general-purpose e-mail address is info@animalprotectionservices.ca.

More information is on their website, animalprotectionservices.ca. B

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Industry News An Update on the Federal (former PFRA) Pasture Transition

by Brant Kirychuk In March 2012, the federal government announced that it would no longer be operating a community pasture system.

This began the transfer of approximately 1.6 million acres of land from 62 pastures back to the province of Saskatchewan.

Lands from 21 pastures have transitioned to provincial administration as of March 31, 2015. Patrons from the 21 transitioning pastures have successfully established operational entities and have entered into long-term leases with the Ministry of Agriculture. While there have been challenges along the way, there is now an efficient and transparent process in place that allows everyone involved to understand their roles in the transition.

groups. The program is regularly reviewed and was recently enhanced to cover costs associated with transition committee meetings and control of invasive plant species.

The patron groups leasing the pastures are required to complete reports related to grazing, invasive species, improvement maintenance and patron membership.

The grazing and invasive species reports are a continuation of the records that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) had on these pastures. These records are valuable tools for planning

and managing these large blocks of land and are important to both the Ministry of Agriculture and to the patron groups.

The Improvement Maintenance Report is in place to ensure that patron groups are maintaining the Province’s assets. The grazing and membership reports are also required for grazing co-ops and are not unique to transitioning pastures.

The transitioning pasture leases contain a clause that requires that these pastures be accessible for hunting during the licensed game seasons beginning in November.

As these lands have traditionally been continued on page 11

The Ministry based the pasture transition processes, policies and leases on those that are in place with current lessees of the more than five million acres of Crown grazing land in the province. However, the unique nature of this undertaking required some special provisions.

The Ministry worked to balance all stakeholders’ needs, which resulted in the transitioning pastures receiving some benefits that other grazing lessees do not have, as well as some unique requirements for pasture transition patrons.

One significant benefit provided to the patrons of the transitioning pastures is the option to use the infrastructure on the pastures, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, at no cost, other than ensuring that it is maintained. Existing agricultural lessees are responsible for purchasing the improvements on land they acquire a lease on. Furthermore, the Canada Community Pasture Transition Program was established to provide funding for professional and technical support to help transition these pastures. This program was established in response to discussions and meetings with patron

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Industry News Pasture Transition cont. from pg. 9 used by numerous hunters it is important to maintain their access to these Crown lands. Vehicles are restricted to trails and hunting can be restricted or denied in areas where pasture operations are taking place or livestock are grazing. Restrictions for hunting on foot only or closing access to the pastures can be established, in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture, in situations such as high fire hazard or extremely wet conditions.

There are 110,000 acres of federally titled land on the former PFRA pastures which will not revert to the Province. This nonreversionary land is a critical issue in many of the transitioning pastures. The Province currently has a “Licence to Use and Occupy� the non-reversionary land in transitioned pastures. This licence is assigned to the patron entity leasing the pasture. The federal government has initiated the disposal process on the land for eight pastures which transitioned in 2013-14. The first step in the federal process is canvassing for priority interest in the land to: other federal departments and agencies; the province; and the rural municipality. The Province is making all possible efforts to acquire land that is critical to the operation of the pastures, and will continue to work with the federal government through their process.

The biggest challenge most patron groups face is forming a new legal entity and working together to get necessary by-laws in place to start the new organization. Members of the transition committees have put in large amounts of personal time and effort to make these organizations successful. The Canada Community Pasture Transition Program provides funding so groups can hire professionals to assist in the establishment of the new entity. Funding is also available to cover some of the costs and time for members of the transition committees.

Patrons from pastures that have already transitioned are also providing valuable advice to pastures going through the transition process.

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Industry News Pasture Transition cont. from pg. 11 The rental charges on the leases are based on the carrying capacity of the land, which is measured in Animal Unit Months. To determine the long-term carrying capacity of a pasture, Ministry of Agriculture agrologists review historic grazing records for the pasture, and conduct a field inspection. This carrying capacity is then included in the lease and is critical in determining the stocking rate and grazing season length for a pasture.

The Provincial Lands Regulations govern the calculation of lease fees on grazing land, and set out how lease rates are calculated for all grazing land the Ministry of Agriculture administers. Therefore, all

grazing leases, whether to individuals, grazing co-ops or transitioned federal pastures, are charged the same grazing lease fees.

The transition of these pastures from federal operation and administration to provincial administration and patron operation has been a large and challenging undertaking for all involved.

The Ministry of Agriculture would like to thank all of the patrons for their understanding and many hours of work to transition these pastures. If you have any questions about the transition, please contact your local Ministry of Agriculture Lands Branch office.B

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July 1st Registration & Meeting (Matador Pasture Headquarters) Pot Luck Supper July 2nd Trail Ride July 3rd Trail Ride July 4th Trail Ride Beef Supper Dance (live band) $60 – full trail ride $45 – one day ride For more information contact: Kimberly Simpson (306) 375-7939 Jeremy Simpson (306) 375-7107 Ed Bothner (306) 859-7796 Carol Pittman (306) 375-7637

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Markets and Trade RETAIL MEAT PRICE SURVEY as of April 27, 2015 ($/lb)

CUTS

CO-OP

EXTRA FOODS

SAFEWAY

SOBEYS

4.99

5.43

6.19

5.99

Ground beef/regular

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4.80

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5.29

Roast/cross rib

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7.56

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7.99

Roast/rib

14.73

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12.09

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Roast/outside round

6.50

6.93

6.99

9.19

Steak/rib eye

15.90

17.22

16.92

15.79

Steak/round

7.90

7.38

6.99

7.89

Steak/sirloin

15.60

18.76

15.74

10.78

Steak/T-bone

11.99

13.60

14.99

15.69

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22.49

22.28

Ground beef/lean

Steak/tenderloin

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Markets and Trade

2012 2013

230

2014

180

2015

130

360 310 2012

260

2013

210

2014

160

2015

110

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

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Price per hundred weight

SK Weekly Average Price Heifers 500-600 lbs

330

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

Source: CanFax

0.98

200.00 180.00

2012

160.00

2013

140.00

2014

120.00

2015

CDN $ - US terms

Price per hundred weight

220.00

0.93 2014

0.88

2015 5 yr avg

0.83 0.78

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

100.00 Source: CanFax

Alberta Weekly & D2 Cows Alberta D1 D1 & D2 Cows 160.00 150.00 140.00 130.00 120.00 110.00 100.00 90.00 80.00 70.00 60.00

Source: Bank of Canada

Lethbridge Barley Price 310.00

2012 2013 2014 2015

Price per tonne

290.00

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

Price per hundred weight

Source: CanFax

Weekly Canadian Dollar

AB Fed Steer Prices

270.00 250.00

2012

230.00

2013

210.00

2014

190.00

2015

170.00 150.00

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Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

Price per hundred weight

SK Weekly Average Price 500-600 lbs Steers

Source: CanFax

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Feature Western Livestock Price Insurance Program Have livestock prices hit their highs?

Which way is the Canadian dollar headed?

What is the feed grain market going to do? It is not easy to find the answers to these important questions and often they are contingent on a number of outside influences beyond the borders of Saskatchewan and even Canada. While producers grapple with the influences of the market, they should keep in mind there is a new risk protection program available to help offset some of the risk these outside factors bring to the market place. The Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) is entering its second year of operation in Saskatchewan, giving producers a chance to access market price protection for the different stages of their cattle and hog operations.

What is Livestock Price Insurance?

Livestock price insurance is a simple risk management tool that allows producers to purchase price protection on cattle and

hogs, in the form of an insurance policy.

It provides producers with protection against an unexpected drop in prices over a defined period of time. This provides protection for the factors beyond the producer’s control which influence the markets. The price insurance programs are market-driven and take into account price risk (commodity futures and supply/ demand), currency risk and basis risk.

Coverage is based on a number of marketdriven factors and reflects a forecasted price (including currency and basis) over the length of the policy. Settlement of the insurance is based directly on Western Canadian cattle/hog markets, not on an individual producer’s actual sales.

Settlement indices are calculated weekly for the cattle products and monthly for the hog product. The settlement prices are designed to reflect current Western Canadian prices.

How to Participate A producer needs to set up an online account. The sign-up process is easy and can be completed by contacting SCIC. Once an online account is established, producers can monitor and purchase the price insurance coverage through the Internet.

Calf Price Insurance One of the price insurance options available through WLPIP is for spring born calves, which are normally marketed in the fall. Due to the specific class of cattle and time of year when they are being marketed, the calf price insurance has a deadline of May 28, 2015 which is the last day producers can purchase price protection for their spring calves. continued on page 16

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Feature Price Insurance cont. from pg. 15 How does it work?

Producers will purchase insurance based on the expected sale weight. They will match the policy length to the time period they expect to sell in and choose their coverage and pay the premium.

Producers will now have a protected floor price. If the cash market is below the selected coverage during the last four weeks of a policy, the producer can make a claim. There is no requirement to sell livestock at the time the policy expires.

How do you determine coverage?

There are a number of factors used to develop the coverage price offered to producers. During the February - May period, when policies can be purchased, the coverage offered is calculated Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday using market data from each given day. This coverage is influenced by the WLPIP feeder forecast, the calf to feeder price spread and the price of barley. After determining the future calf price, the coverage offered begins at 95 per cent of that forecasted price.

Settlement Calf policies are not settled against the exact price the policy holder may have received for their calves. A settlement index is used. This index is based on weekly data collected from auction markets across Western Canada. By having a large number of auction markets participating in the program, the settlement values reflect the market conditions of the week. Producers who sold calves at one of the participating auction marts during the claim window, will have their calf price included in the settlement index. The index prices are released on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday) and are used to determine whether producers are in a claim position.

Insurance Purchase Example A producer plans to sell 75 calves in November weighing 600 pounds.

Insured weight = (# of head x expected

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sale weight) / 100 = (75 calves x 600 pounds) / 100 = 450 cwt The producer reviews the premium table and selects insurance coverage for November at $230/cwt, or $2.30 per pound ($1,380.00/head). The premium for this coverage is $2.72/cwt. To determine the premium cost the producer multiplies their insured weight by the premium amount.

450 cwt x $2.72= $1,224.00 The producer pays the premium of $1,224.00 and now has a protected ‘floor’ price of $2.30 per pound and knows that if the average market price falls below the insured price, during any of the last four weeks of the policy, a claim can be submitted and the price insurance will pay the difference.

Settlement Example In November, the producer elects to use the price insurance coverage during the last week of the policy’s term because the cash market is $215/cwt, as indicated by the settlement index. This is below the insured price ($230/cwt) selected in the spring. This results in an indemnity for the producer.

Indemnity Owed = 450 cwt x ($230- $215) = $6,750.00 *Please note these are just examples.

• Number of calves insured during spring 2014 – 123,000 or 15% of the marketable calf crop.

• Number of feeder cattle insured – 58,000 or 8% of the feeder cattle in the province.

• Number of fed cattle insured – 850 or 1% of the fed cattle in the province.

• No hogs have been insured.

SCIC here to help Producers who have questions about the program, how it works, or want to get their online account established can visit any of the twenty-one Crop Insurance offices across the province. More information can also be found at wlpip.ca or at saskcropinsurance.com. B

Other options WLPIP also provides producers with the opportunity to purchase price insurance year round for their feeder cattle, fed cattle and hogs.

First Year Results After a successful first year of operation SCIC is expecting an even better second year.

WLPIP 2014-15 Results (April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015) • Number of producers signed up to participate in WLPIP – 1,755.

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Feature Agriculture Worker Plan Seeks Pathway to Permanency

by Jeff Gaye

The SSGA is one of nearly sixty Implementation Partners for the Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan. Among the other partners are individual farms and businesses, producers’ associations, processors and their organizations, universities and government departments including the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. The plan has been developed to address the long-standing problem of inadequate labour supply for the agriculture and agrifoods sector.

Janet Krayden, Project Coordinator with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, says the action plan has been three years in the making.

“Work began three years ago with twelve agriculture and agri-foods value chain round tables,” she said. “All of them identified the labour issue as an issue for the entire value chain.”

Worker shortages are a permanent problem in Canadian food production, with three main factors contributing to work force challenges. The fact that animal and plant products are perishable means that production, processing and moving them to market involve roundthe-clock work. The seasonal nature of much of the work deters workers who want regular, steady jobs. The rural aspect is another challenge, Krayden said. Small communities don’t have large labour pools to draw from, so farms, ranches, feedlots and processing facilities have to entice workers to relocate from cities or from other rural locations.

The round tables took a value-chain approach. If processing plants can’t run at capacity because of a lack of workers, it affects everybody right down the chain to the producer. This is handcuffing the industry’s ability to take advantage of new markets.

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opportunities,” Krayden said. “And right now we’re short 1,000 workers.”

Given the chronic shortages, and in light of phased-in reductions to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Krayden says the action plan calls for an integrated, permanent solution to the agriculture and agri-foods sector’s workforce needs.

This includes maintaining the seasonal agriculture worker program, which was implemented in 1960 largely to support the horticulture sector. As well, the plan calls for a separate, permanent stream for producers and another to address shortages faced by primary processors.

The TFWP was meant to be a limited, last-resort measure for businesses that are having a hard time filling positions.

Krayden says that makes it an ineffective tool for dealing with chronic shortages in food production. Existing immigration policies also have their shortcomings.

“Getting workers on a permanent basis is difficult because they are not classified as highly-skilled,” she said. “We need to open up pathways for agriculture workers.”

The TFWP has been useful, and the beef sector has used it effectively, all the while respecting its intent. Alberta’s two largest packing plants, for instance, employed about ten per cent TFWs in their work force at the height of the program. These workers were instrumental in keeping the plants running, providing employment for four thousand Canadian workers.

Highly-publicized abuses of the system in other business sectors created consequences that threaten to tighten the bind agriculture and agri-foods find themselves in.

While it is clear that foreign workers are an important part of the solution, the action plan also calls for improving the participation of Canadian workers in the industry. To this end, the plan calls for a jobs resource centre including a searchable, online resource to help match workers with skilled or unskilled jobs.

The plan also recognizes the importance of promoting agriculture and agri-foods careers among Canadian students, teachers and guidance counselors as well as among people already in the workforce.

Attracting workers is one part of a twopronged approach. The second part is improving the knowledge and skills of workers to meet the needs of the industry now and in the future. This would include the development of a learning resource centre. Working in the same way as the jobs resource centre, this would provide access to information about learning opportunities and training programs.

Training would be strategically aligned with industry requirements to encourage the development of a trained, employable Canadian work force.

The plan further calls upon employers to improve their human resource management practices and techniques.

This will contribute to better recruitment, development and retention of workers for the agriculture and agri-foods sector.

“The ag sector and processing industry are creating jobs for Canadians,” Krayden said. “It’s important to keep agriculture and agri-foods in mind because at eight percent of the GDP, they’re such an important part of the economy.”

“If [governments] allow the regulatory re-think, rural Canada could become an agri-foods engine for new export opportunities.”B

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Science and Production Amendments to Livestock Manifests

by Cam Wilk, PAg, Livestock Services of Saskatchewan

I would like to remind you about some changes to your livestock manifests.

Livestock Services of Saskatchewan is assisting the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) by supporting the SCA’s Cattle Development Plan Regulations.

The Cattle Development Plan Regulations, in part, provides that cattle producers must be registered with the Association pursuant to the regulations and every cattle producer engaged in the production, marketing or production and marketing of cattle shall pay to the Association a levy that is composed of a refundable levy and a non-refundable levy.

You will note the following changes to the livestock manifest as you use up the manifests you currently have on hand.

Livestock manifests will include the following new terms and conditions.

On the front cover you will see: NOTE: New terms regarding the collection of personal information and the disclosure of personal information to the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) are included as part of the livestock manifest. PLEASE READ. The back of each manifest form will state the following: IMPORTANT: The information collected in this livestock manifest is for the purpose of allowing Livestock Services of Saskatchewan Corporation (LSS) to provide livestock inspection services and administration as authorized by Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of Saskatchewan, as represented by the Ministry of Agriculture.

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For the purposes of The Cattle Development Plan Regulations, SR c. A-15.21, Reg 8, the LSS is also authorized to provide to the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) a copy of this livestock manifest and the information contained therein.

LSS and the SCA have entered into a non-disclosure agreement.

This provides that all information shared with the SCA must be held in confidence.

The Livestock Inspection and Transportation Regulations continues to require that, before transporting livestock, the owner or his or her agent shall complete and have in their possession a Livestock Manifest.

veterinary clinic or between properties they own or control in Saskatchewan that are not more than 50 kilometres apart.

The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) ensures the proper collection and administration of the SCA check-off levy funds. These funds are to be used for research, development and promotion of the beef cattle industry in Saskatchewan. B Cameron D. Wilk P. Ag. Chief Executive Officer Livestock Services of Saskatchewan Patty Englund Interim Chief Executive Officer Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Assoction

The Manifest must include: • the owner’s address and phone number; • the number of animals and their destination; • the animals’ descriptions and brands; and • the signature of the owner or the

owners’ agent.

A properly completed Manifest identifies the owner of the livestock, helps to prevent livestock theft and ensures accuracy for processing producer payments, or finance payment information, if required. Good documentation contributes to efficiencies in the movement of livestock through the marketing systems and for the prompt payment for livestock.

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Science and Production Active Missing Livestock Files May 2015

Area Missing from

Kamsack

Macklin

Peebles

Number of head

Animal description

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1 Mare Grey 1 Mare Black 1 Colt Buckskin 1 Filly Sorrel

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2 black cows 1 red cow 1 calf

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1 cow black 1 bred heifer black 3 cows black

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Tompkins

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Brand Description

RCMP subdivision

Livestock Branch contact

Date Reported

Kamsack

Yorkton 306.786.5712

April 15

North Battleford

North Battleford 306.446.7404

Dec 19

Kipling

Moosomin 306.435.4524

Jan 6

Big River

North Battleford 306.446.7404

April 2

Swift Current

Swift Current 306.778.8312

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NVB NVB NVB NVB LR LH O/O & 998

RH

3180

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NVB LR

Mixed Cows Diamond over O (Ab brand) Mixed Cows

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Information provided by Livestock Services of Saskatchewan

SSGA By-Law Amendment

During the 2015 SSGA AGM June 7-9 in Swift Current the SSGA By-Laws are scheduled to be reviewed and updated. For more information contact the SSGA Office at 306.757.8523.

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Association News and Reports SSGA Spring Break Trip The first annual SSGA Spring Break trip to the Charro finals rodeo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was a huge success. Planning is already under way for next year and if you are interested in learning more about this trip contact Katherin at 306.690.5309.

A new tool to help protect our environment Create your Create or update your Environmental Farm Environmental Farm Plan at Plan online. Once your efp.saskatchewan.ca. plan is approved, you may qualify for funding to implement Beneficial Management Practices under the Farm Stewardship Program.

Visit agriculture.gov.sk.ca/FSP-EnvironmentalFarm-Plans or call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 for more information.

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Association News and Reports Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association 2015 Zone Resolutions Tabled from SEMI ANNUAL MEETING WHEREAS entities such as pension funds, life insurance companies, ENGOs, brokerage and mortgage companies are purchasing agricultural land in Saskatchewan.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Saskatchewan to review the provincial farmland ownership policy regarding the capability of entities to circumvent the intent of the Act. ZONE 4 ANNUAL MEETING February 27, 2015 Maple Creek, SK Resolution #1 WHEREAS there has been an increase in the elk and moose population in southwest Saskatchewan.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment to increase the number of tags issued.

Resolution #2 WHEREAS it is currently proposed to investigate a mandatory per head levy for the purpose of establishing a producer funded BSE testing fund.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA be opposed to establishing such a levy.

Resolution #3 WHEREAS the Greater Sage Grouse emergency protection order causes undue financial hardship for landowners and land managers in the day to day operation of their businesses.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Canada to review or change the Species at Risk Act to be less onerous on landowners and land managers.

Resolution #4 WHEREAS COSEWIC has recently recommended that the Plains Bison be classified as a “threatened” species within Canada under the Species at Risk Act, and have argued pursuant to this status

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designation that very few “pure” bison which are not contaminated with cattle genes, exist in Canada; and WHEREAS the designation of bison as “threatened” will have a significant adverse impact upon the profitability of bison farming and that industry’s ability to market bison meat and other products, both domestically and internationally.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Canada opposing the designation of the Plains Bison as a “threatened” species under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. Resolution #5 WHEREAS public funds are being forwarded to the Nature Conservancy of Canada from the federal and provincial governments.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the federal and provincial governments to cease financial support to the Nature Conservancy of Canada and other ENGOs for the purpose of purchasing agricultural lands.

Resolution #6 WHEREAS conservation easements held in perpetuity devalue property and do not recognize future considerations.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the federal and provincial governments to revise The Conservation Easements Act to make conservation easements no longer than twenty-five years.

ZONE 7 ANNUAL MEETING March 12, 2015 Demaine, SK Resolution #1 WHEREAS the Verified Beef Program (VBP) and other programs educate producers about best management practices for caring for livestock; and WHEREAS producers have demonstrated a long history of responsible drug use for treating livestock; and WHEREAS producers need to have

veterinary drugs on hand for emergency situations.

BE IT RESOLVED that SSGA lobby the CVMA, SVMA, Health Canada (veterinary drug directorate) to protect producers right to store and administer over the counter and prescription veterinary drugs.

Resolution #2 WHEREAS Saskatchewan is not currently meeting our required BSE testing numbers.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Canada to allow provincially inspected abattoirs to be a source of BSE testing samples.

ZONE 7 ANNUAL MEETING March 13, 2015 Glentworth, SK Resolution #1 WHEREAS the Species at Risk Act (SARA) identifies lands necessary for the survival or recovery of species at risk as critical habitat; and WHEREAS ranchers who provide such habitat need to be assured they are protected from court actions or onerous rules which could adversely affect their operations; and WHEREAS management agreements can be drafted which will result in the provision of such habitat.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby any government ministers necessary to have these management agreements recognized as providing effective protection under SARA. ZONE 2 ANNUAL MEETING March 20, 2015 Weyburn, SK WHEREAS the recently transitioned PFRA community pastures are subject continued on page 24

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AGM & CONVENTION June 7, 8 & 9 • 2015

Stockade Building Kinetic Park, Swift Current, SK

Connecting with Consumers AGENDA SUNDAY, JUNE 7

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

Swift Current Trap Club 5:00p.m. Skeet Shoot Challenge 6:30p.m. President’s Reception

9:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast and Trade Show

MONDAY, JUNE 8 Stockade Theme: Connecting with Consumers Moderator: Shaun Haney 9:00 a.m. Greetings and Welcome Doug Gillespie – President, SK Stock Growers Association Address from Saskatchewan Agriculture Honourable Lyle Stewart, Minister of Agriculture Address from City of Swift Current - Mayor Jerrod Schafer 9:15 a.m. Changing Consumer Trends Mike Von Massow – Associate Professor, University of Guelph 10:15 a.m. Networking Break (located by trade show booths) 10:45 a.m. McDonald’s Verified Sustainable Beef Update Matt Sutton-Vermeulen – Senior Partner, The Prasino Group 11:15 a.m. BIXS - What’s Next?

Deb Wilson – Vice President, BIXSco Inc. 11:45 a.m. Canadian Cattle Industry Update Dave Solverson – President, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association 12:15 p.m. Lunch and Trade Show 1:00 p.m Beef Cattle Market Outlook Anne Wasko – President, Cattle Trends Inc. 1:45 p.m. Farm Land Security Board Update Mark Folk – General Manager, Farm Land Security Board 2:30 p.m. Networking Break and Trade Show 3:00 p.m. Animal Welfare & Why it Matters Dr. Jennifer Walker – Director of Dairy Stewardship, Dean Foods 4:00 p.m. Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Cameron Bruett – President, Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef 4: 45 p.m. Closing remarks

9:30 a.m. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions Approval of the Agenda Minutes from the 2014 Annual General Meeting President’s Report Call for Nominations Call for Resolutions 10:00 a.m. Beef Cattle Research Council Update Tracy Herbert – Beef Extension Coordinator, Beef Cattle Research Council 10:30 a.m. Networking Break and Trade Show 11:00 a.m. Financial Report Zone Chair Ratifications Final Call for Resolutions 11:30 a.m. Replacements: Raise vs Buy Kathy Larson – Beef Economist, Western Beef Development Centre 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Trade Show 1:00 p.m. Livestock Services of Saskatchewan Update Cameron Wilk – CEO, Livestock Services of Saskatchewan 1:30 p.m. Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan Update Kaley Pugh – Executive Director, Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan 2:00 p.m. Networking Break 2:30 p.m. Voting Procedures/Results & Resolutions Other Business Final call for nominations and Elections Closing remarks Adjournment *Agenda Subject to Change Without Notice.

ACCOMMODATION

Registration fees do not include accommodation. A block of rooms is reserved until May 20, 2015 at the Holiday Inn Express. When booking your room, indicate you are with the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association. To reserve a room call the Holiday Inn Express (306) 773-8288.

6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Banquet and Entertainment: Scholarships Awards (TESA, Life Time, President’s) Auction (Silent & Live Auction) Entertainment

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Thank You to Our Sponsors Heritage

Credit Unions of Southwest SK Livestock Media Plus Merck Animal Health Western Litho Printers Western Producer

Gold

Canadian Cattlemen, FBC Publishing Ducks Unlimited Canada Golden West Radio JayDee AgTech RealAgriculture.com

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Bank of Montreal Canadian Western Agribition Harmony Beef TD Canada Trust

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Cattle Care/New Generation Feeds CIBC Masterfeeds SaskTel The Hartford Weyburn Livestock Exchange

Trade Show

Canadian/Saskatchewan Angus Associations Cramer Livestock Nutrition Credit Unions of Southwest SK JayDee AgTech Merck Animal Health Paysen Livestock Equipment Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Western Beef Development Centre Western Producer

EGISTRATIO

As of April 20, 2015

AGM & CONVENTION

p: 306.757.8523 e: ssga@sasktel.net w: www.skstockgrowers.com

June 7, 8 & 9 • 2015

Stockade Building Kinetic Park, Swift Current

Connecting with Consumers

REGISTRATION (includes GST) Early Bird

(before May 31) $225.00 $200.00 $135.00

Regular

(after May 31) $250.00 ___________ $225.00 ___________ $160.00 ___________

Full Conference Spousal Full Conference* Single One Day  Mon  Tues (check one) Spousal One Day*  Mon  Tues $110.00 $135.00 ___________ (check one) Banquet Only (Monday) $40.00 $45.00 ___________ *Include additional name(s) on this form for name tag(s) Sunday BBQ $15.00 $20.00 ___________ Online Participant (Monday Only) $60.00 $60.00 ___________ Planning to attend the BBQ on Sunday evening  Yes  No Skeet Shoot Challenge, June 7th at 5:00pm at the Swift Current Trap Club Please indicate the number of participants: ________ Skeet Shoot Entry Fee - $25.00 per person.

Total registration and ticket fees: ___________

PERSONAL INFORMATION Name:

Organization/Ranch Name: Mailing Address: City:

Phone:

Province:

Postal Code: Fax:

Email:

PAYMENT

Total Registration Fees Enclosed: Payment must accompany registration. Registration form must be received on or before May 31, 2015 to qualify for early-bird rates. Cancellations received prior to May 31 will be refunded less a $50 administration fee. Cancellations received on May 31 or later will not be refunded. Make cheques payable to “Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association” and send to PO Box 4752, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4.

Registrations with credit card payment may be faxed to (306) 569-8799 or call (306) 757-8523.

Method of Payment (check one):

 Cheque (enclosed)

 Visa

 Mastercard

Card Holder Name: Signature:

Card Number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiry Date: __ __ / __ __

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to different terms and conditions than regular Crown land grazing leases.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Saskatchewan to have a reduced fee schedule for the transitioned pastures.

Corporation (SCIC) requires livestock producers to pay their WLPIP premiums at the time of policy purchase; and WHEREAS SCIC doesn’t require grain producers to pay their crop insurance premium until the fall.

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Saskatchewan to have livestock producers be treated the same as grain producers. B

ZONE 1 ANNUAL MEETING March 28, 2015 Alameda, SK Resolution #1 WHEREAS Saskatchewan Crop Insurance

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Association News and Reports Saskatchewan Shorthorn Report

by Betty Wyatt

2014 was a year of a few changes for the SK Shorthorn Association.

with the lucky farm out of the drum being Rockdell Shorthorns.

We held our AGM in June to alleviate the throes of winter and induce a greater attendance. It worked! Our hosts for the day were the Grahams of Lone Rock who put on a wonderful function. There were two feasts, a heifer pen show and a guest speaker as well as the meeting. We will continue with an early summer meeting date for 2015, place yet to be determined.

Watch the website to find out details as they are unfold.

In recognition of the National Show, the exhibitors at Agribition were all presented with complimentary wind shirts sponsored entirely by Element Technical Services of Carlyle. These wind shirts are now official show apparel for future Agribition shows, there will be stock on hand for purchase in the following years.

It was at the AGM that the Association proposed a mandatory SK membership fee of $50.00 to be added to your whole herd registry. The motion was passed so beginning January 2015 the funds are being directed to the SK Shorthorn Assoc. which will help primarily to enable advertising and promotion of the breed.

The directors spent a great part of the year preparing for the CWA National Shorthorn show. Fundraisers were held, a pneu-dart cattle medication gun brought in over $1000.00. It was won by Rio Noble of Lloydminster. A fancy heifer calf supplied

by Horseshoe Creek and co-donated with McBeth Shorthorns, was auctioned prior to the Shorthorn Sale at Agribition.

A huge thank you to these two breeders for a wonderful donation and many, many thanks to all of those who supported the event. She brought in well over $12,000.00

The annual Stall Master event was held during Agribition again with success.

The Stall Master that came out of the drum was Ashely Shannon and she chose a Bell M Farms bred heifer.

Congratulations to both and thank you also to those participating by entering their animals and to those of you who supported by purchasing ballots.

The Association decided to implement a Sask. Shorthorn Commercial Breeder of the Year award. First time winner of this award were Devan and Vicki Nault, Bar 33 Ranch of Pierceland. These very deserving breeders received a beautiful gate sign and an embroidered jacket, with presentations being made during the annual Shorthorn banquet and at the show at Agribition.

Gary and Linda Rose of Gar-Lind Shorthorns, North Battleford were presented with a crystal plaque for being selected as Sask. Honour of the Breed during the banquet. Gary and Linda have

been long time breeders and supporters of the Association. Congratulations to them!

We had three 4-H members send in their championship status for which they received awards. Calvin Murphy of Wapella and Russell Moellenbeck received a credit voucher and a travel bag for showing their cow/calf projects to Reserve Champion status at their respective regional shows and Sadie Anwender of Radville received a travel bag for her cow/calf pair being declared grand champion female at their club level. These members all submitted the necessary photo and highlighted their 4-H year which are mandatory requirements. Any members in SK who achieve champion status with their Shorthorn/influenced projects have until SEPTEMBER 1 of the current 4-H year to get their photos and information to the secretary to be eligible for these awards.

We try to keep our web site up to date so please check it regularly. Our list of Board members is current and anyone can be contacted for information or with concerns (we accept bouquets too!).

The spring bull sales and auction mart cattle prices are very strong, optimism is everywhere! With winter calving ranchers breathing a sigh of relief, here’ s hoping for green grass and warm sun for the spring calvers! B

SSGA Meeting Notice SSGA 102st CONVENTION & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING June 7 - 9, 2014 Stockade Building, Kinetic Park, Swift Current SK 1st Call For Nominations Please submit nominations to: Lloyd Thompson, Box 1688, Estevan, SK S4A 1C8 Phone: 306-486-2146 Fax: 306-482-3547 email: tfourranches@xplornet.com 26

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1st Call For Resolutions Please submit nominations to: SSGA, Box 4752, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Phone: 306-757-8523 Fax: 306-569-8799 email: ssga@sasktel.net MAY 2015

Association News and Repots A Report From Doug Gillespie President, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association This winter the SSGA conducted an online producer survey to evaluate our performance and receive direction on our future advocacy and programming efforts. Overall the feedback we received was very positive and we will be using this information to launch some new programming in the coming year as well as address some gaps that were identified.

As always if you have any suggestions or comments on how to improve the association do not hesitate to contact me or the SSGA office.

Well it looks like spring is finally here, the birds are back, the grass is turning green, and new calves are starting to hit the ground. It is always a fun and exciting time of year!

The last couple of months I have been busy traveling to meetings, zone meetings and bull sales across the province representing the SSGA. In my travels I have had the opportunity to visit with many producers and members about their issues and concerns. Some of the hot topics included BSE testing, PFRA pastures and Species at Risk. I would like to thank McMillen Ranching, R Plus Simmentals, Yorga Farms and Sandy Bar Angus for allowing the SSGA to have a booth at your bull sales this spring.

On March 18th a delegation of SSGA directors had the opportunity to attend the reading of the budget at the Legislature. The recent drop in oil prices resulted in the government needing to make some difficult decisions to balance the books. At the end of the day, the Ministry of Agriculture budget fared very well, given all things considered. The government should be commended for holding the line on education property tax and sales tax. We truly appreciate the relationship we have with Lyle Stewart and the Ag ministry.

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I would like to formally invite all producers to attend the 102nd SSGA Convention and Annual General Meeting in Swift Current June 7-9. This year’s theme for the convention is “Connecting with

Consumers” which I believe is a very fitting topic since there is a continuously widening gap between producers and consumers. Some of our feature presentations will cover issues such as sustainability, animal welfare and consumer trends.

At this year’s AGM we will be trying something new to allow producers, who in other years have been unable to attend, to participate in the convention by having Livestock Media Plus broadcast, live, all of the presentations from the Monday portion of the conference.

Until next time, good luck with calving and your spring work. Be safe! B

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Stewardship Grazing Response Index: A Measuring Stick for Grazing Management

by Tara Mulhern Davidson

The old adage “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” rings true for rangeland and pasture management on the prairies. Thanks to the Grazing Response Index, there is now one more yardstick that ranchers and land managers can use to measure the status of their native grazing resources.

The Grazing Response Index (GRI) is an evaluative tool that is a simple and useful way to help ranchers determine how and when to graze their native pasture.

First developed in Colorado for use on native rangeland, the tool has been well-received in the western US and in British Columbia as a convenient way to measure short-term impacts of grazing.

The GRI may also complement, but not replace, existing monitoring protocols, including rangeland health and inventory assessments.

The GRI works as an assessment of grazing use during the current growing season (i.e. spring through to a killing frost in the fall) and measures three different pillars including frequency, intensity and opportunity, which are shown in the following set of tables.

Frequency is measured as the number of times plants are defoliated during the grazing period (i.e. time when cattle are in the paddock). The frequency index attaches a value of 1, 0 or -1 based on the number of times plants can be grazed, and is based on a 7-10 day regrowth rate.

Intensity is a measure of how much plant material is removed during grazing, as measured at the end of the grazing period. Light, moderate or heavy grazing, will receive a 1, 0 or -1 respectively.

Opportunity refers to how much time the plants are allowed to grow prior to grazing, or for regrowth after grazing.

Native plants require an effective period of rest during the growing season in order to fully recover from grazing and to prepare for the next grazing event. Rest is such a critical part of grazing recovery that the opportunity index receives a double rating. The opportunity index relies strongly on local understanding of the soil moisture, temperature and site potential and is somewhat subjective. If a site is left ungrazed for an entire season, a top index value of 2 would be achieved. Conversely, if a site was continuously grazed for an

entire season, a low index value of -2 may be recorded.

For the past four years, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has been working with partners to evaluate the potential to use this tool across western Canada on native prairie. AAFC is now working with partners, including the Saskatchewan Forage Council, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, to evaluate its usefulness on tame pastures.

Jodie Horvath, of Ducks Unlimited Canada, is working on the three year project. “We’ve had to modify parts of the tool and how we look at frequency when applying it to tame pasture. Many of the tame pastures are rotated twice, if not three times for grazing, which is different from how the GRI was traditionally used,”

Figure 1. Grazing Response Index tables, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2014

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Stewardship she says. Horvath has been applying the GRI concept at three different sites on the Touchwood Hills Conservation Ranch, while also completing additional monitoring, such as species composition, tame pasture health assessments and plant litter estimates. The project partners have been collaborating to adapt the native grassland-based index to better fit tame pastures. “The GRI will be very beneficial for ranchers, certainly. It’s simple and allows producers to make short-term management decisions that reflect the current season. Plus, it’s user-friendly and there isn’t as much paperwork,” Horvath explains.

While the GRI may allow producers to make management decisions within and between grazing seasons, there is still a place for longer term health assessment measurements, such as the Saskatchewan Rangeland Health Assessment. “Range health is there when you need it, but the GRI forces you to take a look at the intensity and frequency of grazing, as well as the opportunity for regrowth,” Horvath clarifies.

Grazing management is an art and a science, and ranchers are often forced to adapt their grazing practices at a moment’s notice. Simple monitoring tools like the GRI may help producers make thoughtful adjustments to their grazing practices to help improve long-term productivity of their livestock and forage resources.

Celebrating the 17th Annual Native Prairie Appreciation Week Each year, SK PCAP coordinates the Native Prairie Appreciation Week (NPAW), which runs from June 14-20, 2015 this year. Provincially declared by the Saskatchewan Ministries of Agriculture and the Environment since 1999, NPAW is also declared by the Cities of Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Swift Current and Weyburn.

For this year’s festivities, SK PCAP is holding a youth poster contest, promoting prairie with our booth at various venues throughout the week, and teaming up with the Society of Range ManagementPrairie Parkland Chapter for their annual tour. This year, the tour, held on June 1819, ventures north to Prince Albert, SK

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Calendar of Events JUNE June 7-9

SK Stock Growers AGM and Convention

Swift Current, SK

June 11

SK Cattlewomen’s Golf Tournament

June 14-20

Native Prairie Appreciation Week

June 18-19

Native Prairie Appreciation Week Tour

June 23

WBDC Field Day

June 25-28

Frontier Days

Swift Current, SK

June 29

SPARC Grazing and Forage Field Tour

Swift Current, SK

Lanigan, SK Prince Albert, SK Lanigan, SK

AUGUST August 6

SK Pasture Tour

Earl Grey, SK

August 10

Advertising deadline for September magazine

August 12-15

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Semi-Annual Meeting

Winnipeg, MB

SEPTEMBER September 25-27

Ranchman’s Ridin’ and Recitin’ and Young Ranchman’s All Breed Show

Swift Current, SK

OCTOBER October 10

Advertising deadline for November magazine NOVEMBER

November 23-28

Canadian Western Agribition

Regina, SK

Johne’s Disease surveillance Program Any purebred cattle producer located in Saskatchewan who is interested in participating is eligible to apply.

Program A blood test is conducted on every mature cow and bull in the herd. If Johne’s is found in a herd, veterinary consultation will be provided to complete a Johne’s disease risk assessment and develop a customized management plan. The identity of program participants and individual test results will be kept confidential.

Costs Covered Veterinary fees for blood collection, laboratory testing, sample shipping and veterinary fees for Johne’s Risk Assessment and Management Planning are covered.

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All purebred Saskatchewan cattle producers are eligible for this program.

Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 50 herds per year. Space is available on a first-come, first serve basis.

Now accepting commercial cattle

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LLB Angus

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Allen Leigh Security & Communications

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Lane Realty Corp.

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Linthicum Ranch

Arm River Red Angus

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Bill Laidlaw Chartered Accountant Professional Corp.

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Manitou Maine-Anjou

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Masterfeeds

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Clews Palliser Cattle Oilers

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New Life Mills

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Cowtown Livestock Exchange, Inc.

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Norheim Ranching

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Cozy Caps

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North Star Seed

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Edward Jones

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Paysen Livestock Equipment

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Federated Co-operatives Ltd.

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Saskatchewan Angus Assoc.

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Friendly Acres Seed Farm

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SSGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE EXECUTIVE

Doug Gillespie President/Director at Large Neville, SK Phone: 627-3619 Shane Jahnke 1st Vice President/Director at Large Gouldtown, SK

Phone: 784-2899

Bill Huber 2nd Vice President/Director at Large Lipton, SK Phone: 336-2684 Harold Martens Past President/Director at Large Swift Current, SK

Keith Day, Lacadena Gerald Duckworth, Courval Kelcy Elford, Caronport Tom Grieve, Fillmore Dave Hoeft, Southey Fred Lansdall, Leross Henry McCarthy, Wawota Norm Nordgulen, Assiniboia Jason Pollock, Maple Creek Roy Rutledge, Assiniboia

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Helen Finucane Finance Chair Regina, SK Phone: 584-2773

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Garner Deobald - Charolais Affiliate, Hodgeville 677-2589 Jack Ford - SaskMilk Affiliate, Wishart 328-4700 Tara Fritz - SImmental Affiliate, Shaunavon 297-3147 Laird Senft - Angus Affiliate, Fort Qu’Appelle 332-4823 Jaime Whitworth - Shorthorn Affiliate, Mortlach 631-1400 Jeff Yorga - Limousin Affiliate 531-5717

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