CWB gong award for feed barley PPO

[cowman]

Tom
The information on the freight was helpful. I will be the first to admit I don't know much about how the CWB operates. I do not own a feedlot, just background some of the calves from my cow calf operation. I only feed barley if it works out on paper so if it was much higher I'd be feeding something else. I quit growing any grain twelve years ago as there was no money in it.

[TOM4CWB]

cowman,

I appreciate your position, and you are right, many people do not understand the market who should.

I only hope when we do allow marketing freedom that adjustments can be made so cattle and hog producers can still make money.

I did a study with the Alberta Pulse Growers 5 years ago, and by substituting canola meal, peas, and forages we can move to a much more efficient feeding system, which will not cost feeders that much more per pound of gain.

I hope that we can allow the market to dictate economics and what we grow, rather than Government regulations.

THis way our Alberta Ag economy can grow and prosper, without the fear that a change in government regulations tomorrow will put a neighbour out of business.

If I live in fear, I will not invest and develop the same, as if I am living with the confidence that governments will facilitate and encourage efficient and good management decisions.