Since moving to Saskatchewan, the Stewarts have changed some of their grazing and winter feeding practices, and have been pleased with the results.

The big move: Relocating the ranch

The Stewart family undertook a modern cattle drive, moving their operation from B.C. to Saskatchewan

Ranching is ranching, wherever you are. Or is it? Erika and Cyle Stewart would likely say it is, and it is not. Relocating a house and family to another province is no small task. Make it an entire ranch and cow herd and you are at a whole other level. In 2017, the Stewarts had […] Read more

Clockwise from upper left: DMM Snapback 13L, Boss Lake Ms Donna 273K, Ty-D/Das Ca$H 111K, Black Gold Ms Hayleigh 213K.

Olds Fall Classic cattle exhibition hits new high

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

The Olds Regional Exhibition hosted the largest Fall Classic in its history from October 3-6, 2024. With over 450 head of cattle and 114 exhibitors from across Western Canada, the event exceeded all expectations and solidified its place as a premier showcase for cattle producers in the region.  The Stars of Tomorrow Jackpot Show drew […] Read more



Bryce Camm is the chair of Australia Beef and a beef producer who attended Agribition.

Agribition 2024: Learning from Australian visitors

The beef sector in Australia is enjoying the good beef prices found around the world

Australian cow numbers have grown and stabilized after a drought a few years ago, and global demand for beef with stagnating supply has meant good prices there, as they are in Canada. Bryce Camm, chair of Australia Beef, a similar event to Canadian Western Agribition, attended the show in Regina, Sask. recently. His family is […] Read more



Agribition 2024: Ag Grow Fund reduces fees for farmers

Agribition 2024: Ag Grow Fund reduces fees for farmers

The new Conexus fund also features reduced interest

Conexus Credit Union has launched a new $100 million agriculture growth fund that aims to limit barriers faced by farmers. Agriculture is a major focus for Conexus, considering the industry makes up a “substantial component” of its overall book. It’s one of the reasons why the credit union launched the Ag Grow Fund at Canadian […] Read more



beef packages in a grocery store

Canada Beef highlights role of beef in healthy diet

Beef consumption is a common metric often used as a proxy for the assessment of the healthfulness of a diet. The notion that red meat is consumed in excessive amounts is pervasive, and this belief shapes diet recommendations advising consumers to reduce their red meat intake. A new factsheet1, developed by the nutrition team at […] Read more


The reduction in cow slaughter volumes since May suggests the Canadian beef cow herd is entering the consolidation phase of the cattle cycle.

Canadian beef cow inventory smaller, fed carcass weights heavier

BeefWatch is prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattle Association

The Canadian beef cow herd is showing signs of entering the consolidation phase of the cattle cycle. Beef cow inventories were smaller, but there were more beef breeding heifers on July 1. The U.S. cattle herd is estimated to have declined from last year. Feeder imports from Mexico and heavier carcass weights have supported U.S. […] Read more