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Carcass yield grades on the decline
A close look at what’s behind the shift to lower yield grades in recent years and how the industry might reverse the trend

Cattle pricing during an economic crisis

Here we go again
Tariff disputes with the U.S. are nothing new

Is synthetic beef a threat to the cattle industry?
Lab meat has plenty of hurdles to overcome before it can replace ruminants

What the latest Census tells us about Canada’s beef herd
Marketing with Charlie Gracey

Musings on how much cattle eat and drink
Charlie Gracey looks at grain and water usage in cattle

An industry in crisis
Is there a way back? Cow-calf producers hold the key

Has cattle industry productivity improved in recent years?
Charlie Gracey looks at the claim that we're producing more beef with fewer cows

Beef industry appears to be stalled
Charlie Gracey's take on cattle markets and the cow-calf industry

Assessing the first quarter – cattle inventories disappointing
News Roundup from the May 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Holding back calves this year? We’re here to help. Feeding & backgrounding info relevant to your operation, all in one place. Get tips from the experts to get you through the season in Canadian Cattlemen: The Best of Feeding & Backgrounding.