Source: Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association
Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister, David Marit, announced the deadline to apply, reinstate, cancel or make changes to Crop Insurance contracts is extended to April 13, 2020.
Producers interested in...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
The Canadian beef business prides itself on the value of a handshake, but with the ongoing #COVID19 situation, it is important for producers to practice social distancing and follow self-isolation guidelines as required.
There are...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Over the past week, the Government of Canada (GoC) has made a number of announcements on financial support measures for individuals and industries impacted by COVID-19, including the agriculture sector.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has received an...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister, David Marit, announced the deadline to apply, reinstate, cancel or make changes to Crop Insurance contracts is extended to April 13, 2020.
Producers interested...
Source: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Saskatchewan is limiting the size of public and private gatherings to a maximum of ten people. Additionally, clarity is being provided to Saskatchewan businesses surrounding the operations of allowable business...
Source: Prime Minister’s Office news release
Canadian farmers and food businesses work hard so Canadians have quality food on their grocery store shelves and kitchen tables. In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make sure...
Virtual approach due to COVID-19 lives theme of ‘Raising the Bar’
Strong community spirit won the day at the 2020 Livestock Care Conference, March 19, hosted by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC). Participants lived the conference theme of “Raising the...
Source: Livestock Markets Association of Canada, the Canadian Beef Breeds Council and the Canadian Cattlemen's Association
For those hosting sales
make the cattle available for viewing prior to the sale
make on-line or phone bidding available where possible
limit attendance...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, updates the numbers as of March 18, 2020.
“Canadian steer carcass weights have been stable for the start of 2020, ranging between 903 lbs and...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Today, Premier Ford announced that all non-essential businesses will be shut down by Tuesday, March 24th at 11:59pm to decrease the spread of COVID-19. A list of the businesses which constitute essential and non-essential services...
