A new Canadian Forage and Grasslands Asssociation high performance forage program will be a resource for farmers, agronomists and others in the forage sector. The post New high performance forage training program to launch in 2026 appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
News from Canada’s purebred beef industry, including show results, board election results, research and more The post Purely Purebred: Outstanding Young Angus Breeder, Junior Limousin Herd Building Incentive winners and more appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
The event, held in New Brunswick, will look at how technology is reshaping grassland and forage management. The post Canadian Forage and Grassland Association conference highlights forage innovation and collaboration appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Yamily Zavala, PhD, talks soil health for farmers and ranchers at a grazing club field day at Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan. The post Improving soil health on the ranch appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Kelly Sidoryk on leadership styles and being an effective leader on the farm. The post Mission-focused leadership that inspires confidence, on the farm and beyond appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Since 1938, Canadian Cattlemen has brought relevant and practical information and news on cattle management and forage crops to Canada’s beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
The check-off agency’s work behind the scenes is what ensures cattle check-off dollars are invested wisely, accounted for transparently and deliver measurable value back to producers and importers.| Canadian Cattlemen
Thanks to a stretch of good weather, Alberta farmers advanced their harvest 12 points during the week ended Sept. 29 to 89 per cent complete. The Alberta agriculture department said that’s seven points above the five-year average. The post Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada were weaker during the week ended Oct. 2, as losses in United States futures and seasonal harvest pressure weighed on values. The post Prairie spring wheat bids soften with U.S. futures appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Ample supplies and a lack of demand are weighing on Western Canadian feed barley in early October, with both buyers and sellers reluctant to push values one way or the other. The post Feed barley under pressure, watching to see ‘who blinks first’ appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Combining in Saskatchewan is in the home stretch as the province’s agriculture department reported it at 84 per cent complete. Although the harvest advanced 16 points during the week ended Sept. 29, it was eight points behind the five-year average. The post Good progress made in Sask. harvest appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
China is expected to import one million tonnes less of canola in 2025/26 than in the previous marketing year, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Beijing projected. China was projected to acquire 3.10 million tonnes of canola this year versus 4.10 million in 2024/25. The post China’s canola, soybeans imports to drop one million tonnes each appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange are being pressured by the harvest and a lack of export demand. One analyst said they could fall to their March lows. The post ICE Weekly: Canola could relive March lows: analyst appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Emotional trading was guiding activity at the United States commodity markets, said Ryan Ettner, broker with Allendale Inc. The McHenry, Ill.-based Ettner said that particularly held true for Chicago Board of Trade soybeans and corn to a lesser extent. The post CBOT Weekly: Trading being guided by emotions appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
The Pulse Variety Hub is a new digital platform from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers to help producers select the best varieties for their specific growing conditions. The post New Pulse Variety Hub launched in Saskatchewan appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada made several upward adjustments to its supply and demand estimates, after including the data from the Statistics Canada production update earlier this month. The post More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Market analyst Jerry Klassen weighs in on live cattle markets The post Factors influencing cattle feeder market during the fall of 2025 appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
When the beef industry expressed interest in a tangible way to give back to local communities, Canada Beef stepped up to the challenge. February 2024| Canadian Cattlemen
Yamily Zavala, PhD, talks soil health for farmers and ranchers at a grazing club field day at Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan.| Canadian Cattlemen
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A forage specialist explains how that knowing how perennial plants function can help ranchers make better decisions| Canadian Cattlemen
Of all domesticated species, cattle have the smallest relative lung capacity, making them particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke.| Canadian Cattlemen
Combining in Manitoba advanced 11 points during the week ended Sept. 9, which brought the harvest to 40 per cent complete provincewide, Manitoba Agriculture reported. The post Manitoba farmers focused on harvesting appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
The federal Conservatives called for the government to authorize emergency use of the poison strychnine against infestations of gophers. The post Conservatives call for approval of emergency strychnine use appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Ensuring newborn calves consume colostrum is one of the most important management strategies cow-calf operations can implement to promote healthy| Canadian Cattlemen
A look at three critical minerals that are often deficient in Canadian beef cow herds| Canadian Cattlemen
Three Canadian transport trials showed that providing a rest stop during long-distance transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for the health or welfare of feeder calves.| Canadian Cattlemen
Outlines some of the issues Alberta Beef Producers has brought forward as reasons for a potential membership withdrawal, as well as the Canadian Cattle Association’s response| Canadian Cattlemen
Harvest operations in Manitoba pressed ahead during the week ended Aug. 18, with fall rye and winter wheat leading the way. The post Manitoba harvest sees winter crops pass halfway point appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
John “Jack” Corbett Anderson passed away peacefully at age 97 with his family by his side on April 19, 2025.| Canadian Cattlemen
Longer rest period, daily moves and water infrastructure underpin Ryan Canart’s grazing system for his yearling cattle.| Canadian Cattlemen
For the past year, cattle prices have remained strong in Canada and look to stay that way in 2024.However, this isn’t set in stone and the market can be| Canadian Cattlemen
There was some relief for crops in Saskatchewan following sporadic showers. The provincial agriculture department said farmers are hoping for more rain to aid head and pod filling, but the weekly crop report for the week ended July 28 noted that more moisture wouldn’t help the yields for more advanced crops. The post Rain aids some Saskatchewan crops appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Major crops throughout Alberta remained relatively steady during the week ended July 22. The provincial agriculture department rated the crops at 65 per cent good to excellent, a dip of one point from the previous week. The post Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Market analyst Jerry Klassen explains what fewer barley acres means for Canadian cattle feeders in 2025-26, and other factors playing into the feed grain market. The post As Canadian farmers plant less barley in 2025, what does it mean for cattle feeders? appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Information on how to collect DNA samples from calves and how those samples can benefit seed stock producers.| Canadian Cattlemen
Half a century ago, when the Federal government was going all out to bring immigrants to Canada, the great inducement dangled before the newcomer was a homestead.| Canadian Cattlemen
Manitoba cereals, oilseeds and pulses continue to develop nicely, the province’s latest crop report said. The post Manitoba crops still in good shape appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
More scattered showers across Manitoba helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 13, 2025. The post Manitoba Crop Report: More scattered rains across the province appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
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The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame announced the names of the agricultural ambassadors who will join the ranks as the organization’s 2025 inductees.| Canadian Cattlemen
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The pandemic-related disruptions to our packing plants have triggered a lot of questions about our beef supply chain. Much of the| Canadian Cattlemen
Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions. The post Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said. The post Alberta crop ratings nudge up appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Crops in Manitoba continue to develop at a good pace despite a lack of rainfall in some parts of the province, reported Manitoba Agriculture on July 2. The post Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForages , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Manitoba beef farmer Tyler Fulton outlines his priorities as the Canadian Cattle Association president, including mitigating risk from U.S. trade uncertainty.| Canadian Cattlemen
A study at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has found that bulls can eat feed contaminated by ergot| Canadian Cattlemen
Nathan Phinney is president of the Canadian Cattle Association. .Canadian Cattlemen provides daily agriculture news, event listings and a daily newsletter. Read the stories by Nathan Phinney .| Canadian Cattlemen
The demos involving cattle are big hits at Ag in Motion, but part of what makes them so successful is the implementation of low-stress cattle handling.| Canadian Cattlemen
Canada Beef outlines export market development projects and its recent 'Burger it Forward' campaign.| Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Cattle Association represents 60,000 beef producers across Canada through its provincial associations, from coast to coast.| Canadian Cattlemen
In late April, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis at $486/cwt delivered, up about $30/cwt from a month earlier. Using a 60 per cent grading, live prices during the last week of April would equate to $292/cwt, up from the late March value of $274. In Kansas, live prices were quoted […] Read more The post Where is the top of the fed cattle market? appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
China called on Friday for steps to improve bilateral ties with Canada, saying there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest, following a spike in trade tensions with many of Beijing’s Western trade partners this year. The post China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Efforts to trace the bovine tuberculosis case in a cow discovered last fall have put several farms in quarantine and under financial pressure.| Canadian Cattlemen
An update on a virtual fencing trial on a northern Saskatchewan ranch, plus information from a company rep on a second virtual fencing product.| Canadian Cattlemen
Beef consumption is a common metric often used as a proxy for the assessment of the healthfulness of a diet. The notion that red meat is consumed in Canada Beef has released a new factsheet looking at the health benefits of lean red meat| Canadian Cattlemen
New federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald hopes to engage farmers across Canada on the issues that matter most. The post New agriculture minister hopes to engage farmers appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Lisa Dempster, the MHA for the southeastern Labrador riding of Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair, was sworn in on May 9 as the province's minister for fisheries, forestry and agriculture. The post New ag minister named for Newfoundland and Labrador appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Sheila Marie Smart of Smart Limousin passed away peacefully at the age of 59 on April 5, 2025, with family by her side.| Canadian Cattlemen
The feeder cattle market has been trading near or at historical highs over the past couple of months. The higher prices have caused many cattle producers to question the number of feeder cattle that will be available later in spring. Canadian feedlot operators have experienced favourable margins throughout the winter which has enhanced demand for […] Read more The post Feeder cattle outside finishing feedlots appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
The hay is baled and stacked in the yard. Now’s the time to decide how to feed it. If the current method wastes a significant amount of feed, it might be time to re-evaluate your feeding system. Bale grazing has become more popular in recent years. Before an entire feeding system is switched over to […] Read more The post Evaluating options for feeding bales appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForaging , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
It’s been over 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was established, and it has made progress, it has also run into challenges.| Canadian Cattlemen
Up to 17 per cent of cropland around the globe is contaminated by toxic metals, threatening agriculture and human health in the affected areas, according to new research published in the journal Science. The post Cropland threatened by toxic metals: study appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Tips for giving and receiving constructive feedback on the farm or ranch.| Canadian Cattlemen
A different approach to mindset and decision-making for farmers and ranchers| Canadian Cattlemen
Over recent years, many commercial cattle operators have become somewhat disillusioned with the direction of certain segments of the beef seedstock| Canadian Cattlemen
Feedlot operators and feed grain traders are focusing on new crop production. The USDA held their annual Agriculture Outlook Forum on February 27 and they expect U.S. farmers to increase corn planted area by 3.4 million acres. In Canada, traders and government analysts are expecting a year-over-year increase in barley acres from three per cent […] Read more The post Corn and barley feed market outlook appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Kelly Sidoryk ranches with her family just west of Lloydminster, Alta. She consults in a number of areas including succession planning and holistic management. .Canadian Cattlemen provides daily agriculture news, event listings and a daily newsletter. Read the stories by Kelly Sidoryk .| Canadian Cattlemen
Human resource practices need to align with the long-term vision of the farm operation and family.| Canadian Cattlemen
Market analyst explains why U.S. tariffs are unlikely to significantly affect Canadian cattle prices right now.| Canadian Cattlemen
The CCA is dealing with issues ranging from U.S. tariff threats to foot-and-mouth disease in Germany.| Canadian Cattlemen
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group. The post Stein appointed to manage AFA appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Pride in Canadian agricultural production and a "Team Canada" approach were front-and-centre at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa. The post Threats facing agriculture need a Team Canada approach appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Years of drought inspired grad student to look into ways of supplementing straw with flax and canola screenings so producers can retain more cattle during tough times.| Canadian Cattlemen
Research into whether antibiotic use by beef producers has changed now that a prescription from a vet is required.| Canadian Cattlemen
U.S. diner chain Waffle House has added a 50-cent surcharge for every egg in a customer's order, the company said in a statement posted in its restaurants on Monday. The post Bird flu spurs diner chain Waffle House to add 50-cent fee per egg appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
As farming gleans stress from a variety of sources, the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing announced on Feb. 4 that it has set up the National Farmer Wellness Network. The crisis line is available free of charge and was designed specifically for the mental health challenges faced by Canadian farmers, their families as well as […] Read more The post Launching National Farmer Crisis Line appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Fertilizer industry representatives on both sides of the border are upset with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have recently been postponed. The post U.S. Fertilizer group calls for tariff exemption appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
A looming trade war between Canada and the United States set to begin Feb. 4 will be postponed for at least another month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced via social media late Monday, Feb. 3. The post U.S. tariffs on Canada delayed until March appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenGeneral , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Since Alberta barley prices made seasonal lows in September 2024, the market has been percolating higher. In early September, Lethbridge feedlots were buying feed barley for $255-$260/tonne delivered. In late December 2024, Lethbridge feedlots were buying barley for as high as $315/tonne for spot delivery. The 10-year average barley price delivered Lethbridge is around $270/tonne. […] Read more The post Feed grain update for 2025 appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Long-time Alberta cattle rancher discusses how he adjusts his grazing and feeding plans based on conditions.| Canadian Cattlemen
Read the latest and featured General stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative General articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
Lisa Guenther is a writer and agricultural journalist based in northwestern Saskatchewan. She is the Senior Magazines Editor at Glacier FarmMedia, overseeing Canadian Cattlemen, Country Guide and GrowPro. Canadian Cattlemen provides daily agriculture news, event listings and a daily newsletter. Read the stories by Lisa Guenther .| Canadian Cattlemen
Feeder and fed cattle traded at historical highs over the past year. I’ve received many calls and emails from cattle producers asking questions regarding the market fundamentals moving forward. Can producers expect prices to stay at higher levels or is the market vulnerable to downside potential? During August and September 2024, there were fears that […] Read more The post Questions surround 2024 cattle market appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenLivestock , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
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The December live cattle futures made a low of $173.50 on September 9. At the time of writing this article, the December contract was $189. During September and October, the live cattle futures rallied about $16. In the U.S., the four largest packing firms handle 85 per cent of all steer and heifer purchases. Apparently, […] Read more The post Stronger demand and lower supplies boost price appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
In corn-growing regions, grazing beef cattle on corn residue is a common winter-feeding strategy.| Canadian Cattlemen
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Researchers are examining use of satellite technology, soil biologicals and rising plate metres when grazing livestock.| Canadian Cattlemen
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The length of your farm's succession plan will depend on how many actors are involved in the transition.| Canadian Cattlemen
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Canadian and U.S. fed cattle markets have been trading near or at historical highs during the summer. I’ve received many calls from cattle producers| Canadian Cattlemen
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Erika Stewart of Verified Beef Production Plus on vaccine management and placement in cattle Vacinnating and treating livestock is a given for any beef| Canadian Cattlemen
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