You probably haven’t heard of Axel Diederichsen, yet he holds our past, present and future in the palm of his hand. He’s been entrusted to protect a resource our very existence depends upon, and it on us. Those are the opening lines of Grainews editor Kari Belanger’s story about Axel Diederichsen, research scientist and curator […] Read more
Seeding the Future: The curious cultivator
History: Cosley, Trapper and Guide Extraordinary, Pt. 2
Reprinted from the September 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cosley, Trapper and Guide Extraordinary, Pt. 2By Julia Nelson, Mountain View, Alberta ‘Joe must have been unusually impressed with the man, even to the point of imitation fo Joe himself is well remembered with a rose-decorated buckskin hat like the one he said Kootenai wore, and an early picture records him wearing, also, a fringed […] Read more
BCRC mentorship participants announced
NewsMakers from the October 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Beef Cattle Research Council announced the participants in its 2021-22 Beef Researcher Mentorship program. The program pairs each researcher with two leaders in the beef industry, in a bid to inform researchers of industry needs and encourage a practical, solutions-based approach to sharing findings. Dr. Gleise Medeiros da Silva is the new BCRC Hays […] Read more
History: Progeny Testing
Reprinted from the August 1953 edition of Canadian Cattlemen
Progeny TestingBy Dick Beamish, Lethbridge, Alta. ‘First year of a test designed to help stockmen weed inefficient units from their production lines was completed in July at Lethbridge’s Dominion Experimental Station. Results of the performance testing experiment were given at a field day on the station July 16 attended by 200 stockmen, scientists and journalists […] Read more
History: Horned Cow Herds on the Range
Reprinted from the June 1953 edition of Canadian Cattlemen
Horned Cow Herds on the Range By Bert Sheppard, Longview, Alberta Two major influences from different parts of the earth converged to form and mould the pioneer beef cattle industry in Alberta. Our horsemanship, riding gear and methods of handling cattle were the first to arrive, originating in Mexico, spreading into Texas and ever northward […] Read more
VIDEO: Breeding corn for cows, not combines
Driving down the road you’d be hard-pressed to distinguish the difference between a grain or silage corn crop, but your cow surely knows the difference when it comes to nutrition and digestibility. In this video, Tyler Russell of NorthStar Genetics talks about what traits are important to cattle and to the producers who harvest the […] Read more
Alberta Order of Excellence honours agricultural trailblazers
Three beef industry leaders are among the eight citizens slated to receive the Alberta Order of Excellence. The award is the province’s highest honour for citizens under the Canadian Honours System. Cor Van Raay, Dr. Barbara Olson and Dr. Merle Olson were named for their contributions to the beef industry and the community. Barbara and […] Read more
History: Cosley, Trapper and Guide Extraordinary, Pt. 1
Reprinted from the August 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cosley, Trapper and Guide Extraordinary, Pt. 1By Julia Nelson, Mountain View, Alberta ‘After an eight-day search through the northern wilds of Saskatchewan, Constable J. McLeod and his Indian guide entered a trappers’ log cabin 400 miles north of Prince Albert. This was on October 12, 1944. They found that Joe Clarence Cosley had dramatized his […] Read more
VIDEO: Collecting feed samples for testing
Getting a representative feed sample of what your cattle are eating is essential due to this year’s drought conditions. In particular, you should be mindful of high nitrate levels that may have accumulated in forages from plant stress. In this video, Jenay Werle with Saskatchewan Agriculture shows where to place your cut for a proper […] Read more
CCA announces CYL finalists, award given for outstanding research and innovation
NewsMakers from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association has announced the 2021 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) finalists. Finalists from B.C. include Julia Flinton (Williams Lake), Amanda Miller (Lumby) and Janine Rubin (Rose Prairie). CYL finalists from Alberta include Diane Van Essen (Picture Butte), Nikki Olson (Red Deer County), Rheanne Ritchie (Didsbury), Laura Macrae (Westlock), Tia Schram (Bruderheim) and Melissa […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
