With soybeans--and I think Michelle talked about the numbers---we're looking at production in Canada being 65% biotech or GM types of soybeans and 35% non-GM.
I guess, as producers, we certainly are exposed to quite a number of different varieties that are being developed both in the private sector and in the public sector to a certain degree. Certainly I think there are areas in public research that complement the seed production even in the private sector with regard to elements, traits, resistance, and those types of things, which are very important, and they do come through with some very good varieties as well.
But as far as numbers of varieties go, Bev, I think we certainly have quite a number of varieties available to us. I think the choice of those varieties is great when we are trying to identify what adds profitability in our farm operations.
I think there are some producers who just aren't cut out for producing the non-GM side of things. They have said they have some agronomic issues and that type of thing and that the biotech crop seems to work best.
I think all of us as business operators look at the bottom line and at where can we derive profitability and whether there are opportunities. That's the key to being competitive in the industry, plus it's key to being competitive on the back road as a farmer as well.