Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Editor’s note: The following is the first in a two-part series on low stress weaning. In part two, you’ll hear directly from producers with large herds that use these methods.
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Some highlights from this week's Weekly Livestock Market Update:
- This week in markets - Fed cattle are down on the week on light trade volume. Feeder cattle ended the week steady to $3 higher. Choice box beef price fell...
If you thought juggling kids and a career was tough, try balancing the needs of animals, the environment and society-at-large, all while turning a profit. It’s no small challenge, but one that Blain and Naomi Hjertaas have tackled full...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
While the old nursery rhyme says Mary the contrary used several odd techniques to get her garden to grow, Canadian beef producers are relying more on new forage varieties, new forage blends and new management...
While beef producers know what it takes to be successful today, many are less comfortable planning for future success. As with many aspects of their operation, identifying the obstacles and getting an early start are critical to achieving the...
This is the third post in our Spotlight on the Speakers series, featuring speakers from February’s Alberta Beef Industry Conference.
This week we spoke with Mark Sheridan, president of Hester Creek Estate Winery in B.C., to learn more about the Vintners’ Quality Alliance...
We are now officially at war with the United States – in a trade war that is. In response to U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada intends to do the same on our side. Like any trade war,...
Some highlights from this week's Weekly Livestock Market Update:
•This week in markets - Fed cattle were nearly $4.50 higher this week with feeder cattle trading $3 to $7 higher this week. Despite a slow start to the week, cattle...
