A recent case of anthrax in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Paynton No. 470 has prompted renewed warnings to livestock producers across Saskatchewan. On May 13, 2025, laboratory testing confirmed anthrax as the cause of death in two cattle,...
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program has announced its semi-finalists for the 2025–2026 year, marking another step in cultivating the next generation of leadership within Canada’s beef industry.
Founded by the Canadian Cattle Association in 2010, the CYL program...
Nuffield Canada has opened applications for its 2026 Agricultural Scholarships, with entries accepted until June 30. This prestigious program offers Canadian agricultural professionals the chance to gain global insight, expand their leadership skills, and bring innovative ideas back to...
Source: Government of Alberta
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation has released the 2025 Cropping Alternatives (Crop Budget Planning), which is an essential resource to support farm-level decision-making across the province.
This annual Crop Budget Planning is tailored to specific soil zones and...
Blue-green algae, scientifically known as cyanobacteria, are microscopic organisms that can form harmful blooms in farm water sources such as dugouts. These blooms are most likely to occur during hot weather, especially when temperatures exceed 25°C (77°F), and they...
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has introduced a new Environment and Climate Change Team as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate advocacy in the beef sector. Mitchell Zoratti has been promoted to Environment and Climate Change...
Beef feedlot manure is a valuable source of plant nutrients and organic matter, offering both short- and long-term benefits for soil health and crop production.
Why It Matters
Manure adds nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sulphur (S) to the...
Week Ending: May 9, 2025
Currency & Interest Rates
The Canadian dollar eased to 71.91 cents USD, down from 72.28 the previous week.
The Bank of Canada’s interest rate held at 3.00%, continuing its downward trend from 5.25% a year...
Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
With the weather slowly warming up, farmers are also getting busy...
Sale Dates: April 25 – May 1, 2025
The latest cattle market results from Ontario auctions show solid pricing across fed and stocker beef categories, with particularly strong demand for lighter-weight calves and well-finished steers and heifers. Below is a...
