

Using TMR mixers on a beef operation
TMR mixers are becoming a bigger conversation in the beef industry in recent years
Although total mixed ration (TMR) mixers have been popular on dairy operations historically, they are becoming more common on beef operations, as well. TMR mixers are used primarily for ruminant animals. For both dairy and beef, there are benefits and challenges to implementing a TMR mixer into an operation. TMR mixer 101 TMR mixers usually […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures edge down on profit taking
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures pulled back from contract highs on Thursday as traders booked profits ahead of the end of a month, traders said.

Ranchers share lessons learned from drought
Despite experiencing a million-dollar rain, beef producers are still asking how they can prepare for drought
Despite experiencing a million-dollar rain, beef producers are still asking how they can prepare for drought
Drought” is a word beef producers on the Prairies know well. For years, many areas in Western Canada have struggled through a prolonged drought. Although a “million-dollar rain” fell in many areas this past June, producers are still pondering lessons learned from previous years of drought, dealing with the lingering effects of several dry years, […] Read more
‘John Deere Doug’ wins beef carcass class
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to my good friend Doug Haughton, or as most people know him, “John Deere Doug.” Haughton won the Grand Champion Beef Carcass class award at the B.C. Ag Expo. This show was held Sept. 20–23, in Barriere, B.C., with a full gamut of classes including live cattle, sheep, goat, horse and numerous 4-H events. […] Read more

Beef Monitor tracks weight gains, generates multi-day averages
Bob Ritchie, agricultural sales director of David Ritchie Implements Ltd., travelled all the way from Scotland and braved the heat at Ag in Motion in July to showcase his Beef Monitor. The Beef Monitor tracks the weight of the cattle and provides accurate daily live weights. According to the website of David Ritchie Implements Ltd., […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hogs hit new contract highs on smaller than expected US slaughter
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures hit contract highs for a third day in a row on Wednesday as U.S. supplies continued to be tighter than expected, analysts said.

PHOTOS: CCA hosts annual barbecue on Parliament Hill
The Canadian Cattle Association had a record turnout for its fall barbecue, hosted in the East Block Courtyard on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on September 18, 2024. CCA board, directors and staff welcomed ministers, members of parliament, senators, staffers and other key stakeholders back to Ottawa for the fall session. A local catering company served […] Read more

Limousin association news
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Ray and Stacie Stanton received the Margaret Madgett Breeder of the Year Award from the Ontario Limousin Association. The Stantons operate Hillside Farm at King City and New Liskeard, Ont. Stanton began breeding Limousin cattle in 1978 with his father, Cliff. He currently chairs the board for the Royal Winter Fair. His leadership and direction […] Read more

Maritime beef farmer starts with the forage
Linking profitability and agronomy through forage production in New Brunswick potato region
It’s early July 2024 and Cedric MacLeod is already preparing for winter. He’s knee-deep in harvesting hay and silage that will be bale feed for his herd in cold weather. Calving has just finished. Yesterday, the last calf of the season walked up to him in the field. He’s so fresh he doesn’t know who […] Read more

Canada Beef plans for future after busy first year
Keeping Up With Canada Beef
October marks the first anniversary of my joining the Canada Beef team, initially as incoming president under the tutelage of president Michael Young and later, upon his planned retirement, as president. I’ve learned a lot about the beef industry in this first year, starting with an introduction to the industry from the team and followed […] Read more