We’re still a few weeks away from Ag in Motion, but details are filtering in about events in the Livestock Central part of the show.
Talkin’ tech at the Livestock AgTech Happy Hour
Daily livestock equipment demos are back at Ag in Motion
One of the consistent features of Ag in Motion has been the livestock handling demos. Each year, livestock equipment companies set up their systems. Sheep and beef producers haul their animals to the show grounds, for use in the equipment demos (10 am and 1 pm daily).
Comment: Finding opportunity
— There is opportunity within complexity. It was a remark that caught my attention during the Canadian Cattle Association’s screening of Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate in late April and was uttered by Robin White, who holds a PhD in animal sciences and is an associate professor at Virginia Tech. The film focused on the feedlot sector’s […] Read more
Forage and feed at Ag in Motion
I’m interested in knowing what farmers and ranchers are focusing on, especially given the recent drought years. Rejuvenating drought-stressed forage stands? Trying cover crops or something else new to them? Stockpiling feed and forage for the next drought? Something else entirely?
Beef industry bids farewell to Charlie Gracey
[UPDATED: June 7, 2024] The beef industry has lost one of its most influential industry builders and analysts. Charlie Gracey succumbed to a heart attack in late May. Charles Gracey was born to Edith (née Down) and Garfield Gracey in 1935 and grew up in Curries, Ont. His interest in the livestock industry was sparked […] Read more
Comment: What we know so far about the bovine flu
By the time our May issue hits your mailbox, the bovine influenza situation may have changed. Hopefully, it will have fizzled out by May, but the birds are still coming north. So, here’s what we knew as of April 18 about the bovine influenza A outbreak in the U.S. The disease was first noted in […] Read more
Comment: Every hand’s a winner
“Most people do not understand the relationship between randomness and skill,” says Ben Brode, game designer, on the podcast Search Engine. I’d bet quite a few farmers and ranchers get it. But more on that later. When it comes to games, most people imagine a continuum between skill and luck, says Brode. On one end […] Read more
Bovine flu a reminder of risk management in markets
While recent price drops have limited options, cow-calf producers can still lock in a profit, says market analyst
The fundamentals still look strong for cattle prices, despite recent hiccups in the futures market, says a market analyst, but for those buying stockers, a little risk management can go a long way.
Finding a forage to fit your farm
What do you need to think about when you’re considering a cover crop or a perennial legume
Last summer, Canadian Cattlemen caught up with Graeme Finn, rancher and founder of Union Forage, at Ag in Motion. Here’s what he had to say about everything from cover crop blends to the “slow ponies” of the forage world — perennials. Know your soil “Before you even start down this journey with cover crops, know […] Read more
Managing parasite resistance to livestock dewormers
There’s no easy way to extinguish resistance to dewormers, but producers can manage it and control parasites
The debate is over on whether internal parasites are developing resistance to dewormers in Canadian cow herds, as far as the research is concerned. But while researchers can offer some general principles, ranchers will need to get a little creative to figure out how to manage it on their own operations. Dr. John Gilleard is […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
