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CCA vocal on proposed legislation that threatens beef industry

CCA Reports, from the November 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney November 19, 2024

As we head into fall, we tend to stockpile feed and supplies for our herds and families, to prepare for winter. Then, we take time to reflect and strategize for the upcoming year. The wheels in Ottawa are certainly not slowing down for winter. If anything, things are amping up for a federal election, which […] Read more

News, Purely Purebred

Gelbvieh and Charolais group news

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar November 19, 2024

Gelbvieh association news The Canadian Gelbvieh Association hosted its national show at Farmfair International in Edmonton on November 7. As well, the Manitoba/Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association will have a booth at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina from November 25-30. Check out the Fall 2024 Gelbvieh Guide online, which focuses on crossbreeding and sustainability. Follow us on […] Read more

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Canadian red meat groups to open advocacy office in Beijing

By Geralyn Wichers November 18, 2024

The Canadian red meat sector will open an advocacy office in Beijing to grow and protect its Chinese market industry groups announced today.

Atypical interstitial pneumonia (AIP) before they see it is a deadly disease that often plagues cattle in feedlots, but the cause of this illness is largely a mystery.

Beef Cattle, Bovine Respiratory Disease, Livestock

Serotonin may be key to solving pneumonia puzzle in cattle

Data regarding serotonin with the human form of the disease could pave the way for research into AIP in cattle

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan November 18, 2024

Pen riders move through the feedlot corrals on horseback, watching the cattle with a sharp eye. They are looking for illness, weaving through the herd day after day. They hear the animal with atypical interstitial pneumonia (AIP) before they see it. There’s a rattle in the heifer’s breathing and loud grunting. When they locate the […] Read more

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French farmers back on the streets as Mercosur talks fuel discontent

By Reuters November 18, 2024

Farmers will protest across France on Monday as the prospect of a trade deal between European and Mercosur countries sharpens discontent over foreign competition that fuelled a farming crisis earlier this year.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs fall on technical selling

By Renee Hickman, Reuters November 16, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures dipped Friday on technical selling and a lower pork cutout, while feeder cattle turned higher on strength in the cash market, traders said.

John Duynisveld and daughter, Maria, winners of the national TESA for 2024.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Nova Scotia beef producers take home The Environmental Stewardship Award

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan November 15, 2024

Holdanca Farms emphasizes importance of wildlife, rotational grazing and sustainable farming

The Canadian Beef Industry Conference is the biggest of the year, and one of the biggest awards gets announced here too. The lights in the conference centre are dimmed and the hall buzzes with conversation and the clinking of cutlery, but also with excitement as The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) announcement draws closer. The crowd […] Read more

Livestock, News

McDonald’s to pay U.S. farmers for feed efficient Enogen corn use

The company is partnering with Syngenta to pay some farmers who use corn with the trait

By John Greig November 15, 2024

A partnership between McDonald’s and Syngenta in the United States will pay beef producers to use Enogen corn, which will improve the feed efficiency of cattle and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs dip on profit-taking, wholesale meat prices

By Renee Hickman, Reuters November 14, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell on Thursday on profit-taking following recent gains, according to analysts, while declining wholesale meat prices pressured both cattle and hogs.

Markets, News, Reuters

Brazil’s JBS sees strong demand for meat in US

By Reuters November 14, 2024

Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, sees "very strong" demand for beef, pork and chicken in the U.S., said the president of JBS USA, Wesley Batista Filho on Thursday during the firm's third quarter earnings call.

U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

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U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

CCA vocal on proposed legislation that threatens beef industry

Gelbvieh and Charolais group news

Canadian red meat groups to open advocacy office in Beijing

Serotonin may be key to solving pneumonia puzzle in cattle

French farmers back on the streets as Mercosur talks fuel discontent

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs fall on technical selling

Nova Scotia beef producers take home The Environmental Stewardship Award

McDonald’s to pay U.S. farmers for feed efficient Enogen corn use

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs dip on profit-taking, wholesale meat prices

Brazil’s JBS sees strong demand for meat in US

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