INSTITUTE August 2008 IMAGES INSIDE Executive Director’s INSTITUTE IMAGES Message Keeping abreast of where we’ve been and where we’re going Executive Director’s 2 Message Special This issue of Institute Images features a mix of both endings and new beginnings. You are reading Resource the final print issue of Institute Images as later this year we move to distributing our newsletter 3 Section electronically — a decision that will enable us to expand our international and domestic distribution in a environmentally conscious and cost effective manner. Institute Images was first introduced 20 CIGI years ago in August 1988 and during that time it has served us well in documenting the evolution of & Industry both our organization and the industry in general. We look forward to continuing to provide you 11 News with news and information that is both timely and relevant and we are excited about the potential that a different mode of distribution will provide. Technology On the cereal technology front, we are equally excited about a number of new developments, from 15 completing the installation of new state-of-the-art equipment first announced last November to the addition of a new position at CIGI jointly funded by the Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Programs Board. For the first time CIGI now has a technologist position dedicated to helping meet the needs 19 of Ontario wheat growers through a variety of activities. Work is also underway on a multi-year food barley project that will test its use in a range of food products for the North American market. These efforts could result in a new market for barley producers as we demonstrate the potential that exists to On the cover: identify new applications for ‘old’ crops. More details about all of these activities appear throughout A selection of covers from Institute Images over the past this issue. 20 years. Later this year CIGI will be introducing an While we are now in the midst of our summer program schedule, this is also an opportunity to electronic publication (see page 14). recognize the many individuals and organizations that generously provided their time and expertise on CIGI programs held in the 2007-08 fiscal year. During this period a record number of programs, seminars and workshops took place — 108 in total — involving a record 3091 participants. This level of activity would not be achievable without the involvement of over 400 industry resources who along with CIGI staff, showcase Canada’s field crop industry. The following pages acknowledge each of you for your contributions. There’s no better testimony to the benefits of CIGI programs than the participants themselves. In Institute Images is published by the Canadian International Grains Institute. July we were delighted to see the return of a participant who had attended a CIGI program in 1975. At that time Saleh Alherz was a trainee miller from Saudi Arabia. After a long career as head miller, Editor Heather Johnson he now heads his company’s training centre and credits CIGI for helping to open the door to his Contributing Writers successful career. More about his experiences appear on page 19. Ellen Goodman Heather Johnson The total number of CIGI participants over the past 35 years now stands at more than 28,000 — an Design and Layout Lee Huscroft achievement that all industry members can take pride in. Thank you for your commitment to CIGI Amanda Swain and to the participants, like Saleh, who benefit from your efforts. Photography Ellen Goodman Lee Huscroft Richard Warren Inquiries and submissions may be directed to the attention of: Institute Images Canadian International Grains Institute 1000-303 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3C 3G7 Phone (204) 983-5344 Barry W. Senft Fax (204) 983-2642 Executive Director E-mail [email protected] [email protected] Visit our website at: www.cigi.ca Organizations Fimat USA LLC Reuters Canada Ltd. David Altrogge Flax Council of Canada Richardson Centre for Functional Saskatchewan Canola Development AgPro Grain Primary Elevator Harambee Farms Foods and Nutraceuticals Commission Agricore United Hensall District Cooperative Saskatchewan Canola Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Agriculture and Agri-Food ICE Futures Canada Inc. Development Commission Canada IMC - Canada Saskatchewan Ministry Laura Anderson Alberta Canola Producers’ Infinity Trade Incorporated of Agriculture Canadian Grain Commission Commission Innovotech, Inc. Scotia Capital Winnipeg, Manitoba Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Jacquemain Farm Semences Prograin Inc. Development James Richardson International South West Terminal Ltd. Dr. Margaret Anderson Alfred C. Toepfer (Canada) Limited Spring Creek Colony Canadian Grain Commission Limited Johnston Family Farm Superior Agri-Systems Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba Alliance Grain Terminal Kansas City Board of Trade Town of Fairview & MD of Assiniboine Community College Ken Moeller Farm Fairview Larry Appleyard Big Rock Brewery Kenmar Farms Ltd. Triticum Management Consulting Canadian Pacific Railway Bonnie View Farm Lac Cardinal Regional Economic Turski Farms Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba Brewing and Malting Barley Development Board UBS Securities, LLC Research Institute MacDon Industries Ltd. University of Alberta Greg Arason Bunge du Canada Manitoba Agriculture, Food and University of Guelph Canadian Wheat Board Canada Grains Council Rural Initiatives University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Malting Co. Limited Manitoba Pulse Growers University of Saskatchewan Canada Ports Clearance Association Viterra Inc. Dr. Erin Armstrong* Association Manitoba Science, Technology, Warburtons Limited Brewing and Malting Barley Canadian Food Inspection Agency Energy and Mines Westnav Container Services Research Institute Canadian Grain Commission Manitoba Trucking Association Wheatley Elevators Limited Winnipeg, Manitoba Canadian Light Source Inc. McCain Foods (Canada) Canadian Malting Barley Montreal Port Authority Technical Centre Nutridata Consulting Services Oatway Farm Each year a number of organizations and individuals from throughout the grain industry share their time and expertise during CIGI programs. Each presentation, practical demonstration and facility tour ensures that CIGI participants receive the most up-to-date Thankinformation available and benefit fromyou the opportunity to learn434 from people working in the times!industry on a day-to-day basis. Thank you to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions during the 2007-08 fiscal year (April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008). Your continued support and involvement is greatly appreciated. While every effort was made to ensure that this list is complete and accurate, we apologize for any errors or omissions. Please let us know of any corrections by contacting us via email at [email protected] Canadian Pacific Railway On-Farm Food Safety Individuals Janis Arnold Canadian Soybean Council Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Canadian Wheat Board Canadian Special Crops Food & Rural Affairs A Winnipeg, Manitoba Association Ontario Soybean Growers Canadian Wheat Board Ontario Wheat Producers’ Willy Aarts Roy Arnott Canola Council of Canada Marketing Board Canadian Grain Commission Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Cardston County Orland Friesen & Son Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba Rural Initiatives Carefoot Farms Ltd. Overbeek Farm Killarney, Manitoba Cargill Canada Ltd. Parrish & Heimbecker Inc. Gerard Aldridge Cascadia Terminal Paterson Global Foods Inc. Clear Hills, Fairview and Peace Jozef Arsiuta Clear Hills, Fairview and Peace Peace Country Beef & Forage (CHFP) Farm Based Extension Canadian Grain Commission (CHFP) Farm Based Extension Association Program Partnership Winnipeg, Manitoba Program Partnership Piedmont Biofuels Fairview, Alberta Compass Strategic Investments, Pioneer Grain Guy Ash LLC Prairie Malt Limited Deanna Allen Canadian Wheat Board Delage Farms Ltd. Prudential Financial Derivatives, Canadian Wheat Board Winnipeg, Manitoba Doug Chorney Farm LLC Winnipeg, Manitoba Ellison Milling Company Pulse Canada Tom Askin Feed-Rite Limited R.A. Lowry Agri Enterprises Ltd. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Fimat Futures, Inc. Rahr Malting Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba Institute Images / August 2008 3 B Gerald Bell Don Bonner Dr. Anita Brule-Babel Canadian Grain Commission Canadian Wheat Board University of Manitoba Aaron Backman Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canadian Wheat Board Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Rob Bell James Borgford Bruce Burnett James Richardson International Viterra Inc. Canadian Wheat Board Roland Balthazor Limited Letellier, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Fimat USA LLC Brunkild, Manitoba Kansas City, Missouri Roy Bosma Dr. Peter Burnett Nicole Berube Canadian Grain Commission Canadian Grain Commission Rachel Bamford Canadian Wheat Board Vancouver, British Columbia Winnipeg, Manitoba Canadian Wheat Board Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba David Burrows Canadian Wheat Board Winnipeg, Manitoba Darrell Bushuk Canadian Wheat Board Winnipeg, Manitoba JoAnne Buth Canola Council of Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba C Steve Cantin Bunge du Canada Quebec City, Quebec Lorne Carefoot Carefoot Farms Ltd. Swift Current, Saskatchewan Andrea Carlson Canadian Wheat Board Winnipeg, Manitoba Grant Carlson Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Nelson Barchuk Daryl Beswitherick Jason Bouchard Teulon, Manitoba Canadian Grain Commission Canadian Grain Commission MacDon Industries Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Jacqueline Cassel-Vernon Canadian Wheat Board Evelyn Barnett