Post on 13-Jul-2015
“Creating Rural Prosperity”
Dreamland Industries was formed for the
purpose of helping create rural prosperity
in the farming and ranching communities
of America and the world. Our mission is
to develop and bring to market innovative
crops and techniques to rural
communities.
Dreamland’s Purpose
Dreamland HistoryDreamland was started in the
summer of ‟08 and has completed the second harvest and crush of
safflower from the rolling, south,
and high plains.
Dreamland is owned by a limited
partnership out of Abilene, TX.
Why We‟re Here Today Looking to contract acreage for 2011
Introduce and re-introduce Safflower
Introduce and re-introduce Dreamland as not a
perfect company but an honest one.
Share an opportunity that we believe will have a long-
term positive impact on the farming operations in this
region.
Why You Are HereLooking for a viable rotation crop to
add to your operation.
Want to learn more about Dreamland
and Safflower
Want to find another way to add
value and cash flow to your
operation.
Looking for a free lunch!
History of Safflower
Its an Old World crop
Seeds found in Egyptian tombs over 4000 years old
Grown commercially in California, Montana, and the Dakotas since 1949
Currently produced in N.D., S.D., Idaho, Utah, Montana, Colorado, California and now (because of growers like you) Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico.
Crop Sustainability
Crop SUSTAINABILITY is the key to being able to offer consistently profitable prices to our growers. The proven ability to produce this crop is established in a broad region now and well on the way to being an insurable crop in many counties in the region.
Types of Safflower Spring Safflower – Is primarily what
Dreamland is contracting.
Oleic – The type we are contracting for oil
production
Linoleic – Grown for bird seed and wildlife
feed.
Dreamland Safflower
„09Safflower was grown in 2009 with planting
dates ranging from March 15 to June 30.
Due to distance between acreage many
different cultural issues were faced.
The worst drought in 60 yrs in parts of the south
(No rain from September ‟07 thru March ‟08)
Extreme rainfall in 2009 in mid to late summer in
other areas
Yields ranged from failure to over 2,400 lbs per
acre in the first two years of production
Dreamland Safflower
„10Safflower was grown in 2010 with planting
dates ranging from January 15 to June 1.
Earlier plant dates are critical to maximum
yields.
Maximizes early moisture
Early freezes did not affect yields
2010 average yields are overall much better than
2009
2009/2010 Yields ranged from failure to over 2,400
lbs per acre
Why Safflower
Produces a high quality vegetable oil (both oleic and linoleic)
Has a 5‟ to 15‟ taproot to reach water/nutrients and aid in soil conditioning
Soil conditioning has proven very valuable for our 2009 growers.
Uses conventional planting and harvesting equipment
Why Safflower?Relatively short growing period – 120 to 150 days
Withstands many climate and weather issues
Hail
Drought (If initial moisture is available)
Wind
Minimal herbicides needed
Very pest resistant
Very resistant to animal pressure
Tends to tolerate salty soils better than most crops
Why Safflower?Adds a new crop season – CASHFLOW at needed times (July & August)!!
Uses conventional equipmentBeneficial for crop following SafflowerMake most of low-output wellsConsistency of yields needs to be
established like it is in other areas.Low inputsExtensive research by TTU, TAMU, OSU, KSU,
NDSU, NMSU.AND THE BEST OF THE BEST…
MINIMAL WATER REQUIRED at peak times (Watering should take place before planting)
WATER CONCERNS
Conservation Districts are getting more restrictive on water usage because of declining water tables
Fuel and electricity costs for pumping continue to rise – filling of the soil profile in off peak season lowers these costs
Yields on safflower decline with increased water input
Minimal water needs for safflower will give the aquifer time to recover
Planting datesSafflower will emerge at a 40
degree soil temperature and
will tolerate a freeze in the
rosette stage to 18 degrees;
25 degrees after rosette.
Recommended plant dates
for the bulk of our growing
area is from February 1 to
March 15 for spring Safflower.
MoistureAs with most crops, a good soil
moisture profile is necessary to produce a good crop. This is ESSENTIAL for safflower.
We will provide consultation for irrigated growers to minimize watering.
Works well in areas where there is limited water for later planted crops. (Half circles)
How to plantSafflower uses conventional
equipment such as a drill, air seeder, planter, etc.
Can be drilled in or bedded.
Safflower does not like sitting in water, so beds can be beneficial, though not necessary, in helping to avoid this.
Most planters and drills have a safflower setting, but if not, we will provide consultation on the
SeedingWe recommend between 25 and 30 lbs of
viable seed per acre for conventional seed
($0.60/lb est. for 2011)
Heavy residue will need higher end rates
18 to 25 lbs of viable seed per acre for
hybrid ($1.00/lb est. for 2011)
Seeds should be planted at ½ to 1” deep.
All seed must be purchased from
Dreamland.
2010 taught us that our 2010 planting rates
were too light
Depth of Planting Study (4 year avg)
Williston, ND
Planting Depth
1 inch 2 inch 3 inch
Yield % Plt* Yield % Plt* Yield % Plt*
Lbs/a Lbs/A Lbs/A
1356 74 1192 48 949 32
*Plt—Emerged Plants Relaltive to Planted Seed
Fertilization A number of factors influence fertilizer recommendations for safflower. These include yield expectations, available soil moisture, previous cropping and fertilization practices, and planting date.
N is 100 lb/acre for irrigated, and 50 lb/acre for dry-farmed.
We recommend using 1.5 to 3 gal/acre of Liquid Soil with ½ to 1/3 of the recommended N to aid in maintaining & restoring healthy soil structure as opposed to N only. Our studies show an equal to greater impact when the two are combined. (See attachment)
Knowing you soil condition will optimize requirements
FertilizationYields may be reduced by an excessive N
supply leading to exhaustion of soil moisture by vegetative safflower.
Similarly, yields of dry-farmed safflower, even in fallow systems, will be reduced if the fertilization rate produces excessive vegetative growth that exhausts soil moisture prior to seed maturation.
More fertilizer details are in your handout.
Fertilizer is critical to maximizing yields.
Weed ControlThe most effective weed control is
achieved by practicing a sound crop rotation, which reduces weed numbers and minimizes the accumulation of weed seed in the soil.
Planting date also is critical in weed control.
Current labeled herbicides are in your handouts
It is necessary to harvest in a timely manner to avoid having to burn down prior to harvest.
Herbicide Control
Preplant - Eptam, Trifluralin, Sonolan,
Metolochlor, Prowl
Pre-emergence - Glyphosate
Grass control - Poast, Assure II, Select
Max
Preharvest Burndown - Glyphosate
Insect ManagementMany species of insects can be found in
safflower fields but they rarely affect
yield. Planting safflower at a locally
optimum time from the perspective of
crop development and water use will
usually allow the crop to develop
vigorously enough to tolerate most insect
damage.
A detailed insect and mite pests of
safflower table is included in your
handouts.
Safflower DiseasesSafflower grows best with low humidity
conditions. Crop rotation, careful irrigation practices, and planting treated and disease free seed are important methods for controlling losses from disease.
Moisture or high humidity prior to after first bloom can cause leaf spot (alterneria). If this is anticipated it must be sprayed with a fungicide such as Headline or Quadris at the very first bloom.
Alternaria can affect yield production significantly if not treated timely.
A detailed description of possible diseases is in your handouts.
Crop Development Early plant dates allow longer time in the rosette
stage causing better and deeper root development which gives greater vegetative growth giving better pod and seed development.
Flowering dates are remarkably consistent. Individual seeds are physiologically mature in about 25 days after flowering. (Later plantings had earlier flowering dates – photo period sensitive)
Harvesting
Moisture content should be 8% or less
Will likely harvest in mid-July to late August
Begins when leaves become dry and brown, with a little green on late heads
It is imperative to harvest when ready to reduce need to spray weeds prior to harvest.
Conventional grain combines
Transportation
In 2009 we had 9 elevator locations
In 2010 we are hauling directly from the
field.
Growers must have sufficient holding
capacity to load a truck when it arrives in
the field…approximately 1,500 bu or
50,000 lbs.
This saves the grower hauling costs.
InsuranceShould be covered with NAP to
meet 2008 Farm program guidelines
RMA Request for Actuarial Change information is in process to give to your agent (1 to 3 month process)
Usually a 3 year average is required to obtain regular multi-peril insurance. Obviously these statistics are being gathered, but more time is needed.
SUSTAINABILITY
What About?Pricing – As our mission statement suggests, we are eager to put more money in the local grower‟s pocket, however, our markets are just now beginning to be established.
Our long term goal is to have a local refinery & markets so that we can help the growers realize the same pricing as in California which is currently around $0.16/lb.
With new markets established in our area, pricing will be positively impacted.
Sustainability is the key to good long-term pricing.
YIELD INFORMATION
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Yields Dry land – 500 to 1500 lbs
Irrigated – 750 to 3000 lbs
Proving the SUSTAINABILITY to end users is critical to
price increasing and stabilization and insuring the
longevity of the crop.
See attachment for KSU yield information
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Wheat $/bu $3.00 $4.20 $5.40 $6.60 $7.80
Sorghum/Corn $/bu $2.80 $3.90 $5.04 $6.16 $7.28
YIELD - lbs/ac-
CROP OF THE FUTUREOther crops seeing wild fluctuations in
pricing
Our price is up 30% from 2009 and are fixed price contracts
Our seed prices are still going down
Vegetable Oil use is up
Trans Fat free oil being mandated
More high quality oil needed will necessitate better markets and higher prices…especially in this area.
Contract Details Typical dockage for trash
Dockage for moisture content above 8%
Grower responsible for no more than 50
miles hauling without additional
compensation (Hauling directly from field)
Contract Details•Contracts available today at 2011
pricing with the clause that any increase
in price of future contracts will be
retroactive the those signed today.