Veterinarian Dr. Ron Clarke writes about struggles with stress and depression, and offers resources for readers looking for help.
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Dealing with depression in the beef industry
A veternarian opens up about his own struggles with depression and highlights resources for those seeking help.
VIDEO: A strategic approach to risk on the ranch
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Given the increase in the value of livestock and the market volatility, we need to cover our risks. First, I think we should consider our risk tolerance level. An investment advisor can present tools for assessing risk tolerance. On many farms and ranches, complete alignment on risk tolerance is unlikely. Ages, personality styles and life […] Read more
Canada Beef keeps its foot on the gas with market development
Keeping up with Canada Beef: From the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
With the recent Canadian election now behind us and trade discussions set to resume between Canada and the U.S., Canada Beef remains focused on its mandate: to continually respond to the needs of our stakeholders by promoting Canadian beef, enhancing consumer awareness, driving consumption and identifying new market opportunities worldwide. More than ever, generic marketing […] Read more
VIDEO: The intergenerational gap on Canadian ranches
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Think of the five people you spend the most time with, other than family. How many are either 10 years older or younger than you? Chip Conley with the Modern Elder Academy has been exploring this concept recently. “The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates that building multi-generational workforces, and giving older employees greater […] Read more
Canada Beef invests in market diversification, domestic demand to counter U.S. trade turmoil
Keeping up with Canada Beef (from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen)
The uncertainty unleashed by the U.S. administration’s reciprocal tariffs on April 2 created unpredictability and roiled markets worldwide. Canada’s cattle industry was left out of the so-called U.S. “Liberation Day” tariffs due to the carve-out for products that comply with the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA). These products, which include Canadian live cattle and beef, will […] Read more
VIDEO: Tools for human resources and succession planning on the farm
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Human resources is about “building systems and processes that keep the operation running, fostering a positive work environment and preparing for the unexpected,” says Viktoria Schuler, a project manager with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. Schuler was speaking at a virtual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Connecting Women in Agriculture session on human resource management […] Read more
Canada Beef enacts plan in face of U.S. tariff uncertainty
Keeping up with Canada Beef (from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen)
Canada Beef recently provided readers with a high-level overview of its proposed $3.5 million Trade Disruption Response Plan, developed with industry to address the widespread implications to the Canadian beef industry should the U.S. impose tariffs on Canadian beef and cattle. This month, we share some of the actions already underway in domestic and international […] Read more
Canada Beef responds to U.S. tariff threat
Keeping Up With Canada Beef (from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen)
As readers are no doubt aware, on February 3, 2025, the Canadian and U.S. governments announced a 30-day pause on the imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on imported goods from each other. A week later, the U.S. imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada, effective March 12. […] Read more
VIDEO: Strategic planning, ‘natural laws’ of mindset and decision-making
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
A different approach to mindset and decision-making for farmers and ranchers
VIDEO: Depth of Field Extras
Aug. to Dec. 2024 | Jan. to June 2024 | Aug. to Dec. 2023 | Jan. to June 2023 | Aug. to Dec. 2022 Listen to the Depth of Field podcast on YouTube or Apple. February 2025: ‘Natural laws’ of mindset and decision-making (read column) January 2025: Strategic planning in the new year (read column) […] Read more
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