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72 NOVEMBER 22, 2012 | WWW.PRODUCER.COM | THE WESTERN PRODUCER NEWS WORLD IN BRIEF RESEARCH Pig genome map may help fight disease LONDON, U.K. (Reuters) — Scientists have mapped the genome of the domestic pig in a project that could enhance the animal’s use for meat production and the testing of drugs for human disease. A study published in science journal Nature identified genes that could be linked with illnesses suffered by farmed pigs, providing a reference tool for selective breeding to increase their resistance to disease. “This new analysis helps us understand the genetic mechanisms that enable high quality pork production, feed efficiency and resistance to disease,” said Sonny Ramaswany, director of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. EU BUDGET EU aims to soothe Britain BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) — European Union chief Herman Van Rompuy tabled a compromise draft EU budget, aiming to mollify Britain, which wants spending cuts, but risking angering France by reducing farm subsidies. Britain has threatened to veto the seven-year budget, saying the EU should limit spending. Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands have demanded similar restraint. Van Rompuy’s draft would reduce the roughly one trillion euro proposed budget for 2014-20 by about 80 billion euros. The proposal also safeguards a budget rebate paid to Britain each year to compensate for the relatively small amount of agricultural subsidies it receives, a payment many other countries resent but recognize would be politically difficult to withdraw. Under the proposal, all EU countries would share the cost. FARM POLICY U.S. ag secretary urges action on farm bill WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — American agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has urged Congress to break a logjam and pass a reform-minded Where research meets reality. Farming is large-scale, and at DuPont Pioneer, we think seed trials should reflect real farming. That’s why each year we test our seed products in more trials than any other seed company in Western Canada – over 1000 large-scale Proving Ground trials of canola, corn and soybeans. Talk with your local Pioneer Hi-Bred sales rep about Proving Ground trials in your area. www.pioneer.com AAAALLLLBBBBEEEERRRRTT RTTTTTAAAAA TTTTTTTAAAAAAA SSSAAASSSSKKKKAAAATTTTCCCCHHHHEEEEWWWWAAAANNNN The DuPont Oval Logo is a registered trademark of DuPont. ®, TM, SM Trademarks and service marks licensed to Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited. © 2012, PHL. PR183_PGmap_v1_WP_FE TOM VILSACK U.S. AGRICULTURE SECRETARY farm bill, but two lobbyists said the deadlocked $500 billion bill may not be enacted for months, or even a year. Vilsack, who is expected to stay in his position for at least the start of president Barack Obama’s second term, said the agriculture department “would do everything we can” to implement a new farm bill in time for the 2013 harvest next fall. With deficit reduction at the top of the agenda for lawmakers, Vilsack said “reform becomes a very MANITOBA important component” for the farm bill, already six weeks overdue. Months ago Obama suggested $33 billion in agricultural cuts, and analysts say the best chance to pass a farm bill this year would be to use its budget cuts as part of an overall plan to reduce the federal deficit. But they see little chance of a budget pact and say the farm bill is a minor issue for lawmakers to spend time on, compared to looming automatic budget cuts and tax increases. AGFINANCE Australian company rejects ADM offer SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) — Australia’s GrainCorp rejected a $2.8 billion US takeover offer from Archer Daniel Midland Co. Nov. 15, saying the bid undervalued the grains handler after a bumper harvest delivered a record annual net profit. ADM’s bid comes at a time of dramatic consolidation in the global grains sector amid intense competition to feed fast-developing countries seeking food security. GrainCorp is the last available independent large asset in Australia, which is an attractive market due to a stable policy regime and good links to Asia, leading to speculation of a counterbid. The Australian grains handler, which sources say is pressing for an offer up to 15 to 20 percent higher from ADM, highlighted a 19 percent boost in profits and lifted its longterm earnings forecasts. MARKETS Ukraine uses corn for loan repayment KIEV, Ukraine (Reuters) — Ukraine may start its first shipments of corn to China by the end of this year under an agreement that will allow it to pay back a $3 billion loan to the Asian giant. Ukrainian agricultural minister Mykola Prysyazhnyuk said the way was clear for shipments to start after the two sides reached agreement on sanitary and other quality requirements for supplies of the commodity. “Shipments of Ukrainian (corn) will be made in accordance with inter-government agreements and by private companies as well,” Prysyazhnyuk was quoted as saying by his ministry. The outline agreement should enable Ukraine to pay off $3 billion worth of credit extended by China this summer, he said. HUNGER North Korean food production increases ROME, Italy (Reuters) — Food production in North Korea has risen for a second year, but the impoverished country still faces shortages and widespread malnutrition, says the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. The FAO predicts a 10 percent increase in the main 2012 harvests and 2013 early season crops compared with a year earlier, and said production was expected to hit 5.8 million tonnes. The country faced a staple food deficit of 207,000 tonnes, the lowest in many years, but 2.8 million people remained vulnerable to under nutrition, the FAO added.
PRODUCTION PRODUCTION EDITOR: MICHAEL RAINE | Ph: 306-665-3592 F: 306-934-2401 | E-MAIL: MICHAEL.RAINE@PRODUCER.COM HARVEST GRAIN PROCESSING New Holland 840CD rigid draper header AE50 | TOP 50 WIDE ROW CANOLA TOOLS Producers who use corn planters to seed canola on wide row spacings are seeing the results and fi nding solutions to the challenges posed by the cropping technique. | P 74-75 Awards recognize best in agricultural innovation BY MICHAEL RAINE SASKATOON NEWSROOM This year’s 50 top innovations in agricultural engineering have been awarded, including a larger than usual number of products that could potentially be used in Western Canada. Each year, a panel of agricultural engineers from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers chooses what it feels are the most innovative products to reach the international marketplace. The association’s Resource Magazine sponsors the awards. The best of these will be chosen for further recognition at the ASABE technology conference held in conjunction with Ag Connect Expo in Kansas City this winter. The Western Producer will feature several of the top 50 innovations in the upcoming weeks. Visit bit.ly/ T66VV9 to view all of the AE50 award winners. As well, The Western Producer will cover the top finalists from the ASA- BE annual conference next year. One of the winners was Versatile’s new ML Series precision air drill. The new hoe drill relies on an independent shank with parallel linkage but doesn’t use hydraulic pressure to ensure continuous ground following for precision seed and fertilizer placement. Springs and frame pressure establish seed furrow profile and trip force. 1 Excellent CANTERRA 1970 2 Very Good The air drill automatically adjusts packing pressure to maintain the specified seed placement and furrow profile regardless of furrow type selected, soil conditions or terrain. John Deere has made new automation available that is coupled with its harvest telematics to allow combine operators to assume control of a Deere tractor pulling a grain cart. Once the combine has control, it can synchronize speed and lateral position of the cart and tractor while unloading on the go. Machine Sync also provides logistics information such as tank filling status for multiple combines on the company’s GreenStar 3, 2630 Display. Tractor and cart operators can decide which combine will need unloading first based on the screen information. The KSi Model 2114 high‐capacity conveyor with drive‐over swing‐ away can handle pulse crops or any product that benefits from a light touch during elevation. The drive-over belt is 30 inches wide while the loader belt is 21 inches. The loader can push 10,000 bushels per hour inside its 14-inch tube. The unit uses dual drives to lift grain and oilseeds up to a 36 degree angle while maintaining even tension across the belt width. The drive‐over section folds beside the main conveyor during transport and is hydraulically shifted into position for loading or trailing. It is available in 85, 100 and 115 foot lengths. 3 Good HARVEST GRAIN HANDLING Axial Flow 230 pivoting spout The New Holland 840CD rigid draper header for small grain is available in 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45-foot widths and uses the company’s Syncroknife drive. It has an integrated transport system and its hydraulics are isolated between functions, which allows for independent adjustment of knife speeds and draper controls. Cab controlled cut angles from four degrees forward to three to the rear assist in crop flow on the 83 inch wide in-feed belts. Vermeer’s new BPX9000 bale processor is a high capacity bale feeder for beef cattle producers. Its cut control system produces quality feed while its self cleaning rotor keeps net and twine from tying up the drum. An optional square bale kit allows round and square bales to be processed. A T-shaped frame unit relies on a slat and chain bed and offset rotor, keeping maintenance to a minimum. A pivoting spout allows the Casein Axial Flow 230 combines to aim grain unloading within the truck or cart. A computer system learns and retains the location that is being used, but it can be instantly directed to another position for differing boxes. The stream can be diverted up to two feet without loss of unload capacity. When disengaged, the unit becomes a grain saver by pivoting up to stop the dribble of grain from the auger. DOES YOUR STANDABILITY MEASURE UP? THE WESTERN PRODUCER | WWW.PRODUCER.COM | NOVEMBER 22, 2012 CATTLE FEEDING HARVEST LOGISTICS SEEDING GRAIN HANDLING Always follow grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Details of these requirements can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication. NEXT WEEK: CANOLA TRIALS 73 For more information on wide row spacing, the latest in canola technology and the Canola Variety Trials results for 2012, check out the Canola and Pulse Guide in the next issue of Th e Western Producer. | NOV. 29 Vermeer BX9000 bale processor John Deere Machine Sync Versatile ML Series precision air drill SEE FOR YOURSELF KSi 2114 conveyor
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