The 2025 crop year was an average year for hail across the Canadian Prairies, with overall claim numbers down slightly compared to last year, reported the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA). The post Mixed year for hail claims across Prairies: CCHA appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
News from Canada’s purebred beef industry, including show results, board election results, research and more| Canadian Cattlemen
Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue said on Wednesday that Mexico and the United States have not yet set a date to resume Mexican cattle exports amid an outbreak of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite. The post Mexico agriculture secretary says still no date for restarting cattle exports to U.S. appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
China’s state-owned COFCO bought three U.S. soybean cargoes, two trade sources said, the country’s first purchases from this year’s U.S. harvest, shortly before a summit of leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The post China buys U.S. soybean cargoes ahead of Trump-Xi meet, sources say appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
U.S. tariff threats have boosted Canadians’ view of the nation’s food system according to the 2025 public trust report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. Trust in Canadian farmers remains high but has been eclipsed by trust in scientists. The post Trade tensions boosted confidence in Canadian food system, report shows appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Indian farmers’ hopes for bumper crops following this year’s abundant monsoon rains were dashed by heavy downpours just before harvest that damaged their fields. The post Monsoon promise turns sour for India’s crops ruined by late downpours appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028, the federal agency announced Monday, Oct. 27. The post Canadian Grain Commission to use surplus to avoid fee increases appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald is in China this week in hopes of strengthening agricultural ties between the countries. The post Federal agriculture minister to meet with Chinese officials, business leaders appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian international trade data for September will be delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing partial shutdown of the United States government, Statistics Canada said Friday, Oct. 24. The post Canadian trade data delayed by U.S. government shutdown appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
With Alberta’s harvest virtually wrapped up for 2025, provincial Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson offered the government’s congratulations to the province’s farmers. The post Sigurdson applauds Alberta farmers appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North American country is struggling to lessen its overwhelming dependence on the U.S. and redefine its foreign policy in pursuit of new markets. The post Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce U.S. dependence appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Friday after terminating trade talks over a Canadian political advertisement that used Republican icon Ronald Reagan saying tariffs cause trade wars and economic disaster. The post Trump says talks with Canada off after ad invokes Reagan as free-trader appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Read the latest and featured News stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative News articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
Beef farmers and ranchers need to strategically manage costs to achieve and maintain profitability.| Canadian Cattlemen
Tony Tryhuk of RBC Dominion Securities said canola should stay rangebound if Canada’s trade war with China continues. The post ICE Weekly: No upside for canola if China situation continues: trader appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
The United States grain and oilseed markets are currently dominated by two factors, said Ryan Ettner, broker with Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. Ettner said those are the absence of a trade deal with China and the ongoing United States government shutdown. The post CBOT Weekly: China, shutdown guiding the market appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more The post Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study appeared first on...| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
There were no changes to the pulse numbers for 2025/26 in the October supply and demand report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Oct. 17. So far it has translated into Western Canadian pulse prices holding steady. The post Pulse Weekly: AAFC forecast stands pat appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Analysts have raised their estimates for Australia’s wheat harvest, a Reuters poll showed, as better-than-expected yields in western cropping regions boosted the production outlook despite losses caused by dry conditions in parts of the south. The post Australia’s wheat production outlook improves as harvest begins appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Alberta’s harvest is virtually complete at 99.4 per cent finished, ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages at this time of the season. The post Alberta Crop Report: Harvest reaches completion appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Western Canadian wheat prices were higher on Oct. 16, 2025 compared to the past week. The post Prairie Wheat Weekly: Most Western Canadian bids higher appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
While demand and activity is slowly ramping up for the fall cattle run, feed grain prices are currently in decline, said a Lethbridge, Alta.-based trader. The post Feed Grain Weekly: Demand, activity slowly rising appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Saskatchewan’s harvest was 98 per cent complete as of Oct. 13 before rain and snow fell onto some regions. The post Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears completion appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Despite snowfall in the northwest region, Manitoba’s harvest advanced to 93 per cent completion as of Oct. 13, 2025. The post Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest near completion despite snowfall appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Canada Beef reports on recent activities, including working with an influencer and an executive chef from Korea| Canadian Cattlemen
Whether beef farmers and ranchers are grazing into the fall or need feed, winter cereals are worth a look. The post Winter cereals on a beef cattle operation appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Scholarship winners, board elections, Canadian Cattle Young Leader bios, and provincial Environmental Stewardship Award winners The post Scholarship winners, board elections and more beef industry news appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Break-evens, cow and calf prices, plus market summaries courtesy of Canfax and Beef Farmers of Ontario. Cost of Production September 2025 Alberta Yearling steers (850 lb) $475.40/cwt Barley 6.06/bu Barley Silage 75.75/ton Cost of gain (feed) 93.52/cwt Cost of gain (all costs) 152.93/cwt Steers 315.08/cwt Break-even (Mar. 2026) $338.76/cwt Ontario Yearling steers (900 lb) $459.44/cwt […] Read more The post Cattle Market Summary appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
M. bovis causes pneumonia and is a major cause of infectious arthritis in calves and feeder cattle The post Mycoplasma bovis in beef cattle causes more than pneumonia appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
It is often hard to quantify the value of our participation at international conferences as the results aren’t always immediate. But having Canada’s| Canadian 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 CattlemenBusiness Management , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
In the complex world of ranch succession, unexpected yet common realities can disrupt the most meticulously planned transitions. It’s a safe assumption that all of us have known someone affected by mental or physical impairment, such as disease, dementia or addiction. However, when one of these realities occurs on a working family ranch, it can […] Read more The post Ranch succession part 2: Preparing for the unexpected appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenBusiness Management , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
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Simon Sinek’s new book explains why leaders need to foster a feeling of belonging, trust and co-operation in their organizations The post Linking human evolution to leadership on the ranch appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Factors affecting the feed grain market and what it means for Canadian cattle feeders The post Feed grain update for Canadian beef producers appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Read the latest and featured Nutrition stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative Nutrition articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
Dr. Ron Clarke is a veterinarian who consults on animal health and disease issues and writes for agricultural and veterinary audiences. Canadian Cattlemen provides daily agriculture news, event listings and a daily newsletter. Read the stories by Dr. Ron Clarke .| Canadian Cattlemen
A new cow ranking system to help beef farmers and ranchers pick the most efficient cows as they rebuild their herds. The post Picking the most efficient cows to rebuild your cow herd appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
How Canada Beef is reacting to the proposed tariffs that the Donald Trump administration in the United States is planning against Canada.| Canadian Cattlemen
As I look back over the accomplishments and how much our producers have overcome this year so far, I continue to be humbled to represent them at a| Canadian Cattlemen
The president of the Canadian Cattle Association is excited about the future for Canadian beef producers after gaining headway in 2024.| Canadian Cattlemen
With the summer months upon us, some folks take holidays. We know that isn’t the case when you’re a beef producer. Making hay while the sun is shining and| Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Cattle Association reports on spring activities, trade missions and international meetings.| Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Cattle Association advocates for Canadian cattle producers to help inform government policy.| Canadian Cattlemen
Read the latest and featured CCA reports stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative CCA reports articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
Tyler Fulton, Canadian Cattle Association president, explains how and why the association advocates for beef producers domestically.| Canadian Cattlemen
Research into how barley rolling method and undigestible NDF levels affect animal performance and digestive health in finishing diets The post Unwinding the fibre in feedlot cattle diets appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Global ag policies affect Canadian food policy, so the Canadian Cattle Association participates in international and domestic forums| Canadian 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Manitoba beef farmer Tyler Fulton outlines his priorities as the Canadian Cattle Association president, including mitigating risk from U.S. trade uncertainty.| 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Read the latest and featured Comment stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative Comment articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| 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
Read the latest and featured Vet advice stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative Vet advice articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
The length of your farm's succession plan will depend on how many actors are involved in the transition.| Canadian Cattlemen
Read the latest and featured Features stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative Features articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
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
