drone view at Ag in Motion farm show

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



Cattle in the Canadian prairies

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

Doug Haughton’s award-winning entry in the B.C. Ag Expo carcass class.

‘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





Rob Black (left), senator, and Kirk Jackson, officer-at-large.

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

Grand Champion Showperson Rebecca Hess.

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


Cedric MacLeod farms with his wife, Alanda, and son, Kalen.

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

Promotional image for Canada Beef's "Pick the beef with the leaf' campaign.

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