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Prices for feed wheat and barley have declined in the last month.
Barley, Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Good quality, yields amid rising feed prices

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MarketsFarm – With harvesting operations coming to a close, there were very few complaints about the quality and yields of new crop feed grains, according to one Lethbridge, Alta.-based trader. “Quality-wise, everything’s been sounding good for the most part. A couple of areas might have a bit of lighter bushels, but for the most part […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Gelbvieh to celebrate 50th at Agribition

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Gelbvieh Association 50th anniversary celebratory banquet will be held this fall on December 1 in Regina during Agribition at the Royal Executive Hotel by Wyndham. Banquet tickets are $50 each and are for sale through the association office. There will be an auction for special limited-edition versions of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association 50th […] Read more
Maximizing growth while limiting digestive disorder can make wheat grain a profitable addition to feedlot diets.
Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Optimizing wheat grain use in feedlot diets

Researchers explore whether processing wheat can reduce its potential to cause digestive upsets, and allow feedlots to use this high-protein, high-energy feed

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Wheat is notorious for being a highly fermentable cereal grain and its inclusion in finishing feedlot diets is often restricted to avoid digestive disorders such as rumen acidosis and bloat. Adverse growing conditions frequently result in wheat grain with elevated mycotoxin levels that fail to meet the standard for human consumption. But such wheat may […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Supply concerns drive CME live cattle to new contract high

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher and reached a new contract high on Wednesday amid concerns about tightening U.S. supplies, brokers said. Strong recent gains have left the market technically overbought and due for a setback, brokers said. “We’ve had a nice rally here,” said Matt Wiegand, commodity broker […] Read more
Recent research from the University of Alberta finds that adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing can speed the carbon cycle.
Features, Livestock

What does the On-Farm Climate Action Fund mean for rotational grazing?

The federal government has slated money to support rotational grazing. But what costs are covered and how can producers access funding and support?

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For the past 70-plus years, forage scientists and grazing extension specialists have been promoting different forms of rotational grazing to cattle producers in various parts of the world. It all started with Andre Marcel Voisin (Jan 7, 1903 – Dec 21, 1964) a French biochemist and farmer and author of Rational Intensive Grazing. On his […] Read more
L to R: Dale Weinbender, Regan McLeod, Haley Rosso, Kailey Wirsta, Craig Scott.
News, Purely Purebred

Salers hold AGM, association scholarship deadlines near

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Salers Association of Canada held a very successful annual general meeting on August 13 in Calgary. Executive for 2022-23 includes: Peter Watkins (president), James Yakemchuck (vice-president). Gar Williams (magazine and 50th anniversary), Travis Depalme (treasurer). Directors include Debbie Grundke, Cody Isley (newly elected) and Brian Walker. A reminder as well that the Salers Association […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures turn lower after setting contract highs

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended mostly lower on profit-taking on Tuesday as the market pulled back from contract highs, analysts said. The market consolidated after recent gains, though analysts said cash cattle prices are expected to strengthen this week. Most actively traded December live cattle LCZ2 ended 0.825 cent lower at […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Junior Shorthorn Nationals

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Junior Shorthorn board of directors are thrilled with how great their Canadian Junior Shorthorn Nationals were this past July in Collingwood, Ont. They were pleased to have had 75 juniors and just over 95 head at the Sun, Shades and Shorthorns show. They would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors and bidders […] Read more
Grazing over-mature forages cuts feeding and corral-cleaning costs and retains nitrogen on the land.
Features, Forages, Livestock

Grazing over-mature forages

Fall grazing has many benefits, but make sure the cow and calf’s nutritional needs are being met

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Grazing mature cattle on mature forages and crop aftermath late into fall are options that reduce overall feeding costs. Kaliel and Kotowich (2002) reported that 60 per cent of production costs in a cow-calf operation are associated with winter feeding. Extending the grazing season reduces costs but there are limitations on what can be done.  […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Alberta feedlot backlog limits demand for feeder cattle 

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Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling prices traded steady to $2 lower on average while calf markets were down $3 to $5. Feedlots in Alberta and Saskatchewan are backed up with significant numbers of market ready fed cattle which has set a negative tone for replacement cattle. Carcass weights are nearing historical highs. Barley […] Read more

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