Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Alberta feeder cattle prices trend in line with seasonal expectations and have remained above the 5-year average throughout most of 2021.
‘Calf prices typically follow a seasonal decline into the fall as the volume marketed increases,’...
Source: Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency
The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) is pleased to announce the Agency Board, following the virtual Annual General Meeting on August 17, 2021.
The 2020/21 Agency Members have been announced as:
Primary Producers:
Canadian Meat Council:
Terry Wiebe,...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Through investments in modern and innovative technology and equipment, the Government of Canada is helping growers to remain competitive, enhance efficiency and boost productivity. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever...
On the surface, it can be hard to see any difference between stress and anxiety. After all, they're both the negative emotional experiences that can make you feel exhausted and irritable, reduce your concentration and leave you spending your...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Pen dust can be a significant issue for livestock welfare and worker health.
‘In Alberta, feedlot dust can develop during periods of prolonged dry weather,’ says Trevor Wallace, nutrient management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry....
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind:
Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline.
Resistance– a price area or trend line...
Altosid® IGR, the industry-leading feed-through insect growth regulator for horn fly control, is now available at a price of 2 to 3 cents per animal, per day. This lower price point improves the cost efficiency of Altosid® IGR, a solution proven...
Weaning is the most stressful time in a beef calf’s life. At this time, calves are being separated from their dams, and may be exposed to different types of feed and water sources than those with which they are...
Sandra Vos’ Masters in Nursing brings her understanding of nurturing, caring and science into play to get the best out of her 80-acre beef farm near Brantford Ontario. “Because of my health background, I have always been focused on...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million in immediate, emergency assistance to help the province’s beef farmers manage costs associated with the impacts of COVID-19 and to help protect Ontario’s...
