The Richardson’s ground squirrel has been a challenge for prairie farmers for over a hundred years. Records of gopher bounties and provincial holidays for gopher hunting go back to 1917, but a lot of research has gone into the effectiveness of predatory mammals and birds. Foxes, weasels, snakes and badgers are efficient rodent hunters, said […] Read more
How farmers and ranchers can manage a gopher boom
Ranchers and farmers have fewer options for controlling gophers, but encouraging predators and managing the environment may help
Canadian beef genetics worth the miles for international buyers
Canadian cattle can thrive in both hot and cold climates, and breeders from around the world are taking note
Canadian cattle can thrive in both hot and cold climates, and breeders from around the world are taking note
Isaac Gomez has travelled the world looking for the best in cattle genetics. As a Black Angus breeder and mentor to other Black Angus and Hereford breeders in Mexico, he makes the trip to Regina every November for Canadian Western Agribition. It’s one of the top shows for showcasing Canadian cattle genetics, he said, second […] Read more
No recipe, only guidelines, to cover crops
There are many factors to consider when growing cover crops
More farmers and ranchers are looking at cover crops for many reasons, ranging from animal health, to reducing erosion, to capturing moisture. But how can people make them work on their operation? Kevin Elmy sees the benefits of a more hands-on approach to cover crop management. Through Cover Crops Canada, he talks with farmers and […] Read more
Reducing disease risk from calving season onwards
Whether it’s scours or Johne’s disease, farmers and ranchers can reduce the chance of transmitting it
With winter calving almost at a close, grassland producers are preparing for their own spring calving season. Chad Ross calves his herd of 800 to 1,100 cows as close to nature as he can. The owner and operator of L-7 Land and Cattle at Estevan, Sask., switched to grassland calving in the mid-2000s. Unless a […] Read more
Animal welfare a priority at small beef processors
Peace of mind top of mind for small beef slaughterhouses in Switzerland and Canada
Andreas Scheurer knows his cattle slaughter process is not for everyone. The fourth-generation farmer raises a small herd of Aubrac cows for direct sale from his farm in Kallnach, Switzerland, and works as a full-time agronomist at the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences in Zollikofen. His focus is giving his cows the best […] Read more
Beef producers create their own supply chain in rural Ontario
When an abattoir closed in their area, Sarah and Chad Hunt saw an opportunity
When a new opportunity presents itself, sometimes farmers must take on the challenge. And sometimes it can also mean solving their own problems. When their local abattoir had to cut back on processing capacity due to the owner’s health problems, Sarah Hunt knew this would affect sales of their Limousin beef cattle in Pakenham, Ont. […] Read more
Australian and Brazilian relationship a global win for Canadian cattle breed
Australian breeders are now exporting Speckle Park genetics to new markets
Speckle Park are making their way around the world thanks to Australian interest in the Canadian breed. It has taken eight years to build a new market, but following recent genetic sales to ranchers in Brazil, Dale Humphries of Wattle Grove Speckle Park in Oberon, New South Wales, is excited for the future of the […] Read more
Agribition 2024: McCord product first mounted winner for cattle dog championship
Dogs from across the Prairies put on a show at Canadian Western Agribition with a new cattle dog competition thrown into the mix. The cattle dog championship had both foot and mounted competitions this year with Caitlyn Mastad being the first mounted winner in Agribition history. Even when the rider’s attention is split between the […] Read more
Influencing the influencers
Content creators head to fields and feedlots ahead of CCA documentary release
Social media influencers are a bridge between the general public and producers, says Beavers. In the lead up to the release of its documentary, Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate, the CCA invited influencers to tour cattle operations.
Recent survey reveals uncertainty in public attitudes toward beef
The Canadian Cattle Association says a lack of public knowledge about farming underscores the need for farmers and ranchers to speak up
Social media, news articles and conversations around the dinner table don’t always have a positive story to tell about Canadian beef, but that may be rooted in uncertainty more than negativity. While people from every generation are questioning beef’s roles in diets, markets and the environment, recent public perception research done by the Canadian Cattle […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
