Outline of the presentation
bullFirst halfndash Generalassistant managers
ndash Operations
ndash Marketing
ndash Finance
bullIntermission
bullSecond halfndash Productions
ndash Research
ndash Public relations
GeneralAssistant Managers
Assistant General Manager Duties
bullCollect and record time sheets
bullTotal harvest hours 900
bullFirst semester meeting hours 982
bullSecond semester hours to date 781
bullRecord meeting minutes
bullFill in for general manager when absent
bullCreate a succession plan
Operations
Duties
ManagerbullMeetings once a
weekbull Assigning tasks to
team
Teambull Scheduling
operatorsbullMoisture testingbullOrganizing bins bull Arrange Trucks
Farm Summary
bullSeeded 981 college acres
bullSMF harvested 773 Acres
bullCollege silaged 208 Acres
bullWork is split evenly between students chance to swath combine truck etc
Bin Inventory
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
GeneralAssistant Managers
Assistant General Manager Duties
bullCollect and record time sheets
bullTotal harvest hours 900
bullFirst semester meeting hours 982
bullSecond semester hours to date 781
bullRecord meeting minutes
bullFill in for general manager when absent
bullCreate a succession plan
Operations
Duties
ManagerbullMeetings once a
weekbull Assigning tasks to
team
Teambull Scheduling
operatorsbullMoisture testingbullOrganizing bins bull Arrange Trucks
Farm Summary
bullSeeded 981 college acres
bullSMF harvested 773 Acres
bullCollege silaged 208 Acres
bullWork is split evenly between students chance to swath combine truck etc
Bin Inventory
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Assistant General Manager Duties
bullCollect and record time sheets
bullTotal harvest hours 900
bullFirst semester meeting hours 982
bullSecond semester hours to date 781
bullRecord meeting minutes
bullFill in for general manager when absent
bullCreate a succession plan
Operations
Duties
ManagerbullMeetings once a
weekbull Assigning tasks to
team
Teambull Scheduling
operatorsbullMoisture testingbullOrganizing bins bull Arrange Trucks
Farm Summary
bullSeeded 981 college acres
bullSMF harvested 773 Acres
bullCollege silaged 208 Acres
bullWork is split evenly between students chance to swath combine truck etc
Bin Inventory
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Operations
Duties
ManagerbullMeetings once a
weekbull Assigning tasks to
team
Teambull Scheduling
operatorsbullMoisture testingbullOrganizing bins bull Arrange Trucks
Farm Summary
bullSeeded 981 college acres
bullSMF harvested 773 Acres
bullCollege silaged 208 Acres
bullWork is split evenly between students chance to swath combine truck etc
Bin Inventory
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Duties
ManagerbullMeetings once a
weekbull Assigning tasks to
team
Teambull Scheduling
operatorsbullMoisture testingbullOrganizing bins bull Arrange Trucks
Farm Summary
bullSeeded 981 college acres
bullSMF harvested 773 Acres
bullCollege silaged 208 Acres
bullWork is split evenly between students chance to swath combine truck etc
Bin Inventory
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Farm Summary
bullSeeded 981 college acres
bullSMF harvested 773 Acres
bullCollege silaged 208 Acres
bullWork is split evenly between students chance to swath combine truck etc
Bin Inventory
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Bin Inventory
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
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19
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26
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17
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24
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an
14
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21
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28
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11
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18
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
AL 01 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull135 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 6645
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
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Sto
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as P
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en
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
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17
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14
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21
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28
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18
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25
-Feb
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$B
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
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29
-Oct
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12
-No
v
19
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26
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17
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24
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14
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21
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18
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 13 ndashHanley Flax
bull76 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 3696
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
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12
-No
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19
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26
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
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31
-Dec
7-Ja
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14
-Jan
21
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28
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4-Fe
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11
-Feb
18
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Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
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12
-No
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19
-No
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26
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
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14
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21
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28
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
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11-F
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18-F
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4-M
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Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 45 ndashCanola Plots
Bayer Crop Sciencebull 10 varieties Replicated twicebull Highest Yielding L130 758
buacBrett Young
bull 9 Varietiesbull Highest Yielding BY 13-654
6247 buacUFA
bull 7 varietiesbull Highest yielding Dekalb 74-44
6228 buac
Club Root Canola Varietiesbull 3 Varieties ndash L135C 45H29 74-47
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
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15
-Oct
22
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29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
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$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
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12
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19
-No
v
26
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v
3-D
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
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14
-Jan
21
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28
-Jan
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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22
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29
-Oct
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
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11-F
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18-F
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Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 10 ndashAC Metcalfe Barley
bull33 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8897
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
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15
-Oct
22
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29
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5-N
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12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
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$B
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Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
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29
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5-N
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12
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19
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26
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3-D
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10
-Dec
17
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24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
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14
-Jan
21
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28
-Jan
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
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14
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4-M
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Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 11 ndashCowboy Barley
bull11 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield( MTac) 97
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
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29
-Oct
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3-D
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 12 ndashCowboy Barley
bull117 acres seeded
bullSilage
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 14 ndashAC Unity Wheat
bull130 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 8058
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 17 ndashCDC Meadow Peas
bull95 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5955
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
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8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 18 ndashCowboy Barley
bull80 acres seeded
bullYield (MTac) 97
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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ion
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 19 ndashAC Andrew Wheat
bull93 Acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 10480
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
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as P
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
LC 20 ndashL150 Canolabull105 acres seeded
bullYield (buac) 5029
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
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22
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29
-Oct
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3-D
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
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11-F
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18-F
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eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Field Manager Pro
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
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$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
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22
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29
-Oct
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12-N
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
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31
-Dec
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
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11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
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4-M
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Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Field Manager Pro
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
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19-N
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26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Equipment Usedbull New Holland CX8080 Combine
bull Honey Bee 25rsquo Straight cut Header
bull New Holland Pickup header
bull Westward 9200 25rsquo swather
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Equipment Used
bull 1979 Chevrolet Grain truck 18rsquo box
bull 2000 Ford F-250
bull Case IH 485 Tractor
bull Farm King 10rdquo Auger
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
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Sto
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as P
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en
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Fall Tillage
bull40rsquo lemken
bullCase IH 525 Quadtrack
bull36rsquo Salford
bullCase IH 450 4WD
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
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as P
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en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Winter Operations
bullMove grain
bullHire and load trucks
bullEntering data
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
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29
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12
-No
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19
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26
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v
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ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
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31
-Dec
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14
-Jan
21
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28
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4-Fe
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11
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18
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Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
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12
-No
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19
-No
v
26
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v
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10
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17
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24
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31
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21
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28
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
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22
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29
-Oct
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
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31
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
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4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
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22
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29
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5-N
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-No
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19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
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12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
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371
295
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10
15
20
25
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03
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Next Years Equipment
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
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Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
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29
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-No
v
19
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26
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ec
10
-Dec
17
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24
-Dec
31
-Dec
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14
-Jan
21
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28
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4-Fe
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11
-Feb
18
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Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
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29
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17
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31
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28
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25
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
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02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
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Met
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
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29
-Oct
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3-D
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10
-Dec
17
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24
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31
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14
-Jan
21
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28
-Jan
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18-F
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4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
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22
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29
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5-N
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-No
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19
-No
v
26
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v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
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11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
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12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
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v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
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11
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18
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25
-Feb
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
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5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
CR8090
SpecsbullRotarybull449 HPbull450 bu hopper
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
P2050 New Holland Air DrillP1060 Cart
Specsbull 5 Year Leasebull 33 ft Widebull 10rdquo Spacingbull 430 bu tank
Openers bull InterRow (SideBand)
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
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Sto
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as P
erc
en
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f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
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19-N
ov
26-N
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3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
2006 Freightliner Grain Truck
bullCat C7 with 250HP
bullAllison Transmission
bullAir Ride Suspension
bull17rsquo Box
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Marketing
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
DutiesManager
bull Record weekly prices (Futures Basis Cash Prices)
bull Help team members when making grain sales
bull Chair weekly meetings amp prepare presentations
Teambull Sell the SMF Crops commodities
bull Contact grain buyers
bull Deliver samples to potential grain buyers
bull Watch daily market trends
bull Read market commentary
bull Give production team a market outlook when deciding on next years crop plan
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Canola Edward Haarsma
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
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f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Futures Market
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
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1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
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12
-No
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19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
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Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
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Sto
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
820
870
920
970
1020
1070
1120
$B
U
Canola Cash Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
ADM (Lloyd) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy)
Pioneer (Lamont) Bunge (FT SASK)
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
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Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
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Sto
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as P
erc
en
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f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Marketed Prices
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu) Price ($MT)Freight Cost
(Per MT)Sold To
March 42 $1225 $54013 $10 ADM Lloyd
June 44 $1129 $49780 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 42 $1100 $48501 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 20 $1112 $49030 $10 ADM Lloyd
April 22 $866 $38184 $10 ADM Lloyd
March 42 $900 $39683 $10 ADM Lloyd
May 38 $900 $39683 $10 Viterra Lloyd
Average 3571 $1042 $45944 $10
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
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f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Canadian Canola Ending Stocks
2749
2186
0707 0608
3458
1942
225
161
44 43
227
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
35
4
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
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1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
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12
-No
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19
-No
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26
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3-D
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
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erc
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Forward PricingMonth of
Contract (2015)Amount Sold
(MT)Price ($bu) Price ($MT)
Freight Cost (Per MT)
Sold To
January 22 $1000 $44092 TBD ADM Lloyd
Crop Year Break Even Price
20102011 $715bushel
20112012 $674bushel
20122013 $910bushel
20132014 $622bushel
Average $730bushel
2014 crop year 93 acres of canola planned Estimated yield = 35 bushels (5 year average)
Estimated total MT= 738 Percent Pre-Priced= 30
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Barley Rhianna Congdon
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
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s
Sto
cks
as P
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en
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Barley
bull Variety- AC Metcalfebull Sold to Lakeland College Farm bull Sold 3000 bushels $325bushelbull 65 tonne $149ton
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
4-S
ep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-Ja
n
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Why the Barley didnrsquot make malthellip
Protein Moisture Plump Peeled Broken
Chitted Greens Grade
142 120 79 2 0 5 Poor
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
3702
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Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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17
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14
-Jan
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
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10
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02
03
04
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06
07
08
09
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
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Sto
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
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14
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21
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-Jan
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Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
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4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
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-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
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-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Barley Cash prices
220
270
320
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-Feb
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-Feb
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$B
U
Viterra (Vermillion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermillion
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
2502
15021196
0983
2251
1687
249
173146
119
25
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
05
1
15
2
25
3
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
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15
-Oct
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29
-Oct
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26
-No
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3-D
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
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f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
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29
-Oct
5-N
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12-N
ov
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ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Canadian Barley Ending Stocks
Ending Stocks StocksUse
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
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8-O
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15
-Oct
22
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29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
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19
-No
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26
-No
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3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
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10
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
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ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
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8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Outlook
bull Barley acres will be down for 2014 crop year
bull With current commodity prices and rail backlog the basis for barley (and all grains) is currently very wide and negative
bull The barley movement isnrsquot fully dependent on rail
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
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Sto
cks
as P
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en
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seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Yellow Peas Spencer Ross
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Month of Contract
Amount Sold (MT)
Price($Bu)
Price($MT)
Freight Cost (Per Metric
Tone)
Sold To
September-13 42 $ 825 $30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 825 $ 30314 $ 660 Cargill Vermilion AB
September-13 42 $ 725 $ 26636 $ 1780 SaskCAN Pulse Trading Gibbons AB
Average $ 792 $ 29088 $ 1033
Total 126
Marketed Prices
520
570
620
670
720
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
09
0535
02950174
0493 0479
302
156
107
5
14151
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Mill
ion
Met
ric
Ton
ne
s
Sto
cks
as P
erc
en
t o
f U
seCanadian Field Pea Ending Stocks
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
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0193
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10
15
20
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30
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01
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03
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
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Yellow Pea Prices(CDC Meadow)
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion)
Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Sold at 725
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ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
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Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
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5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
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1-O
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8-O
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-No
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26
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
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-Dec
31
-Dec
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14
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28
-Jan
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-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
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$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
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8-O
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-Dec
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-Feb
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
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015
02
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03
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
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ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
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Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
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ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
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23442
42 41844
426
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448
0
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
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250
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500
550
24
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
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-Oct
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-Dec
17
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-Dec
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14
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21
-Jan
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-Jan
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11
-Feb
18
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-Feb
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Future Outlook on Peas
bullField peas (yellow and green) acres are expected to remain about the same or be less as the previous year (31 million acres)
bullYellow pea market will be paying attention to what happens in India
bullCanadian production for Green and Yellow peas is up over last year
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Hard Red Spring Wheat Drew Freadrich
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Whats Been Sold
bull Break Even price $506Bubull Started with 520 MT or 19841 Bu bull Remaining 86 MT or 3160 Bu not yet sold
Month delivered
MT sold
Price ($Bu)
Price ($MT)
Freight Cost ($MT)
Price after Freight ($MT)
Sold To
January 264 729 26783 900 25883Pioneer Lavoy
February 126 662 24322 660 23662Cargill
Vermilion
February 44 783 28767 660 28107Cargill
Vermilion
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
75024
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12-N
ov
19-N
ov
26-N
ov
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-Fe
b
11-F
eb
18-F
eb
25-F
eb
4-M
ar
Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
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Hard Red Spring Wheat Prices
Viterra (Vermilion) Viterra (Star) Cargill (Vermilion) Market Master (Broker) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
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298 31
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415
285
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5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
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8-O
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-Oct
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12
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26
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10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
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31
-Dec
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14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
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eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
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-Feb
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$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
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0193
0137
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0163 0171
335
371
295
124
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0
5
10
15
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25
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40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Canadian Stocks To Use Ratio
7743 7365932 5057
12512
7721
298 31
221
18
415
285
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 yrs Avg
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
ENDING STOCKS (Million Metric Tonnes) StocksUse
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Outlook
bullCanada is going into the new crop year with 415 carryover of the market demand already in the bins
bullThis plus what will be produced next year will result a large supply
bull It is not likely prices will increase in Canada but it depends on what happens with other countries wheat supplies
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Soft White Wheat Mac Sheehan
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
SWW Summary
Month of Contract (2014)
Amount Sold (MT)
Price ($bu)
Price ($MT)
Price after Freight
($Per MT)Sold To
January 84 tonne $504 18517 17617Richardson
Pioneer (Lavoy)
March 84 tonne $514 18884 18224Viterra
(Vermilion)
March 70 tonne $465 17074 16414Viterra
(Vermilion)
bull Deferred Delivery contract to Richardson Pioneerbull Deferred Delivery contracts to Viterra in Vermilionbull Breakeven of $350bu
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Canadian Wheat Production(Average)
2445721134 21563
2379826256
23442
42 41844
426
534
448
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Acres Planted (Million Acres) Yield (BushelsAcre)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
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500
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Soft White Wheat Price Trend
Viterra (Vermilion) Husky Ethonol (Lloyd) Pioneer (Lavoy) Pioneer (Lamont)
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
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1180
1230
1280
1330
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15
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12
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14
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21
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28
-Jan
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eb
11
-Feb
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-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
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Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
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0193
0137
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335
371
295
124
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01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Outlook
bullWorld wheat total supplies is up
bullWorld corn total supplies is up
bullGlobal ethanol production to grow 40 percent through 2022
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Flax Chloeacute Hoiland
1130
1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
-Sep
1-O
ct
8-O
ct
15
-Oct
22
-Oct
29
-Oct
5-N
ov
12
-No
v
19
-No
v
26
-No
v
3-D
ec
10
-Dec
17
-Dec
24
-Dec
31
-Dec
7-J
an
14
-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
25
-Feb
4-M
ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
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1180
1230
1280
1330
1380
1430
24
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-Oct
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-Oct
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12
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v
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10
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-Dec
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-Dec
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an
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-Jan
21
-Jan
28
-Jan
4-F
eb
11
-Feb
18
-Feb
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-Feb
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ar
$B
U
Flax Prices(Hanley)
Market Master (Broker)
Month Amount Price Price After Freight Sold To Break Even
December 7974 mt 1321bu 1250bu Market Master 562bu
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
httpmfgacawp-contentuploads201312Flax-Market-Snapshot-December-16th-2013pdf
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
0288
0193
0137
0071
0163 0171
335
371
295
124
263278
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
005
01
015
02
025
03
035
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2009-13
Ending Stocks and Stocks to Use Ratio
ENDING STOCKS StocksUse
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Outlook
bull Large projected increase in flax acres
bullThe EU is re-emerging as a major buyer
bullSuspected that flax production will be down in the Black Sea region
httpwwwproducercom201401flax-price-rebound-coming-analyst
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Finance
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
DutiesManagerbullWeekly meetings bullOver see that all tasks are completedbullEnsure presentations are completed
TeambullKeep track of expenses and income
ndashQuickBooksndashCost and Returns
bullCreate a projected budgetbullFiling all SMF files
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Expenses
Opportunity Cost
Fertilizer
SeedSeed Treatment
Pesticides
Custom Seeding
Hail Insurance
Crop Insurance
Fuel
Custom Spraying
Other
Total Expenses $32303839
Tyson Stauffer
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Opportunity Costsbull Total Amount $88380bull Land $49100bull Labour $9820bull Equipment Lease
Agreement $29460
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Fertilizer
Per Acre Total Cost
Peas $4174 $367312
HRS Wheat $6865 $1819225
SW Wheat $10290 $1049580
Flax $2573 $203267
Canola $9005 $1864035
Barley $5859 $193347
Silage Barley $7624 $1585792
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Seed and Pesticides
bull Seed And Seed Treatment $3401468
bull Pesticides $3340519
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Cost to Break Even Prices
Crop Cost per Acre Break Even (per bushel)
Actual (per bushel)
Peas $33970 $502 $792
HRS Wheat $39113 $506 $715
SW Wheat $32405 $350 $494
Flax $23831 $562 $1321
Canola $33435 $622 $1042
Barley $32351 $364 $325
Silage $30269 $001(per pound)
$002(per pound)
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Actual Income
Sold Commodities
Barley $970255
Peas $6045520
HRS Wheat $12943994
Canola $11475000
SW Wheat $4335170
Flax $3493560
Silage $9000000
Straw Bales $539000
Total $48802499
Net Income
Total Income $48802499
Total Expenses $32303839
$16498660
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Budgets
Actual Spent in 2013-2014
Projected for 2014-2015
Finance $50000 $50000
Public Relations $563769 $570000
Production $25801759 $23318000
Operations $5651990 $5950000
Marketing $113132 $130000
Research working off of research grant from NSERC
Kassidy Geiger
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
2014-2015 Projection
Crop Acres Projected Yield(Bushels per
acre)
Current Prices (per
Bushel)
ProjectedExpenses(per acre)
Projected Income
(per acre)
Peas 117 45 $590 $23062 $26550
HRS Wheat 284 70 $600 $23260 $42000
Flax 102 30 $1125 $20454 $33750
Canola 92 55 $1000 $24464 $55000
Barley 76 60 $450 $25626 $27000
Silage 281 17500 (lb) $002(lb) $22914 $35000
Faba Beans 20 50 $625 $25501 $31250
Winter Wheat
135 60 $550 $20032 $33000
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Intermission
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Production
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
DutiesManagerbull Run weekly meetingsbull Assign crop to each memberbull Ensure weekly tasks are completed
Teambull Field Scouting in the fallbull Organize soil testing bull Make a crop rotation bull Make production sheetsbull Secure all inputs
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Field Considerations
bullManure ApplicationndashSouth half of LC45 with dairy lagoonndashLC14 and LC11 with beef manure
bullRemove fence running northsouth between Allied and LC12
bullDisc and cultivate sloughs in Allied
bullPlan to heavy harrow
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Fall TillagebullUsed a vertical tillage unit (Salford) to help with
residue management on half of LC17 and LC18minusLC17 pea stubble (chaff rows)minusLC18 barley silage residue
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Fall Tillage
bullUsed Lemken on LC12 (silage barley stubble)
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Post-Harvest Spray
bullLC17 (pea stubble) LC18 and LC12 (both silage barley stubble) were sprayed with 1Lacre of Roundup to control perennial weeds mostly Canada Thistle
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Soil Testing
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Flax
bull LC 45 ndash 102 acresndash Hanley
bull 50 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 20-10-0-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $1809
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Flax
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
ndash Herbicide
bull FlaxMax DLX
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Canola
bull LC 19 ndash 93 Acresndash Invigor ndash L130
bull 5 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
ndash 45-15-0-15
ndash Fertilizer Costacre
ndash $3860
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Canolabull Pesticides
ndashPre-seed Burn-offbull Heat
ndashHerbicidebull Liberty
ndashFungicidebull Headline
ndashInsecticidebull Matador
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Peas
bull LC 12 ndash 117 acresndash Common Yellows
bull 191lbsacre
bull Trilex Evergol
bull Nodulator XL
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 0-0-10-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $404
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Peas
bullPesticidesndash Herbicide
bull Odyssey
ndash Fungicide
bull Lance
ndash Desiccant
bull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
HRS Wheat
bull LC 17 ndash 95 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2417
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndashHerbicidebullStellar
ndashFungicidebullFolicur
ndashDesiccantbullReglone
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
HRS Wheat
bull LC 18 ndash 80 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 35-20-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $2940
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
ndash Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
HRS Wheat
bull LC 20 ndash 109 acresndash Harvest
bull 110 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 75-30-35-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7101
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
HRS Wheat
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull PrePass XC
ndash Herbicide
bull Tundra
ndash Fungicide
bull Folicur
ndash Pre-Harvest
bull RoundUp
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Silage Barley
bull LC 11 ndash 11 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 65-25-10-15
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $5876
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Silage Barley
bull LC 14 ndash 130 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 60-30-40-5
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $6650
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Silage Barley
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash Trochu
bull 120 lbsacre
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 80-30-30-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $7182
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Silage Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull OcTTain XL
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Faba Beans
bull LC 10 ndash 20 acresndash Snowbird
bull 4 buacre
bull Apron Maxx
bull Nodulator
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Faba Beans
bull Pesticidesbull Pre-Emergent Burn-off
bull Express SG
bullHerbicidebull Viper
bull FungicidebullHeadline
bull InsecticidebullMatador
bullDesiccantbull Reglone
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Malt Barley
bull LC 13 ndash 76 acresndash CDC Copeland
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 50-15-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3551
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Malt Barley
bullPesticidesndash Pre-seed Burn-off
bull Heat
ndash Herbicide
bull Broadband (Tilt)
ndash Fungicide
bull Quilt
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Lakeland College ndash SMF Fields
AL 01135 acresSW 36-50-7
LC 12117 acresSE 36-50-7
LC 1880 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1993 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 1795 acresNW 25-50-7
LC 1661 acresSW 25-50-7
LC 14130 acresNE 25-50-7
LC 1546 acresSE 25-50-7
LC 1111 acresSW 31-50-6
LC 1033 acresNW 30-50-6 LC 13
76 acresNE 30-50-6
LC 45102 acresSE 30-50-6
LC 20109 acresNW 5-50-6
LC 20 located 3 miles south on highway 41
Field map created on Jan 21 2014 by Dylan Schultz
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Winter Wheat
bullAL 01 ndash 135 acresndash AC Radiant
bull 130 lbsacre
bull Cruiser Maxx Vibrance
ndash Fertilizer Blend
bull 30-25-0-0
ndash Fertilizer CostAcre
bull $3507
ndash Pesticides
bull Pre-seed Burn-off
bull CleanStart
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Research
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
New Team this year
bullCollegersquos mandate was changed to include applied research
bullFunded from NSERC for 5 years for a program of research in agriculture (livestockcrops)
bullRequirement to include students ndash SMF was the ideal structure
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Duties and Responsibilities
bullPlanning and preparation of plots for SMF land
bullAssist with logistical planning of plots and data collection
bullMaintain records of plans and history
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Activities this year
bullPlanning trials for summer 2014
bullMet industry companies interested in cooperating in crop research with SMF
bullHosted a research steering committee meeting to plan our field trials in peas
bullCreating a logistical plan for plots
bullField Day
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Industry Trials in 2014
bullCargillndash2400 small plot variety trials
bullSyngentandashNon-replicated strip trials ndash6 wheat varieties
bullPulse Growersndash20 acres Fababeans
bullBrett Young and Dekalbndash5 acres soybeans
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Management Intensity Trials
LegendIntensities
A Base-line
B Medium
C High
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Research Sponsors
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Public Relations
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
Duties
Managerbull Report at weekly meetings bull Organize presentations bull Delegate tasks for each week bull Promotional items
Teambull Capture and record visual recordsbull Make connections with the mediabull Keep crop board updated
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
ActivitiesAdam McMillan
bullPrepared PowerPoint presentations
bullCreate feature videos at presentations
Austin KempndashSocial media bullCreated twitter account
mdashLC_SMF_Crops
ndashSocial interactions ndashKept assured deadline for presentations
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions
ActivitiesLynette Lastiwka
bullDecoration for presentations
bullOrganized invitations and guest list
bullNewspaper ads
bullCrop board
bullTime capsule
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Questions