North West Terminals, located in Unity, Sask., is shipping in feed for drought-stricken livestock producers in west-central Saskatchewan and beyond. Right now terminal staff are focusing on corn, which they’re bringing in from the U.S., says Nicole Squires, feed grains and pulse merchandisers with the terminal. “But we are working on finding some barley, rye, […] Read more
Sask grain terminal offering corn to feed-strapped livestock producers
North West Terminals wants to provide a feed source livestock producers can rely on.
History: Grassland Farming Pays
Reprinted from the June 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Grassland Farming PaysBy A.L. O’Farrell, Piapot, Sask. ‘We are told that overgrazing of grasslands has been one of the main causes for the decline of ancient civilizations. Man has had some very pointed lessons on grassland farming so that slowly but inevitably it has been learned the through proper grassland management, feed and food supplies […] Read more
Saskatchewan commits over $100 million in drought support to livestock producers
With drought burning off pastures, drying water sources and raising feed costs, Saskatchewan’s provincial government pledged $119 million in drought relief to livestock producers. “We are acting swiftly to support Saskatchewan producers in retaining their breeding herd,” said David Marit, Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister. The funds, directed through the federal-provincial AgriRecovery program, would be available on […] Read more
New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders and Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees
NewsMakers from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mackenzie Argent is an advocate of all things agriculture. Raised on her family-owned and operated cow-calf and backgrounding operation just west of Cremona, Alta., Argent has a deep-rooted passion for the beef cattle industry. She earned her diploma in ag management, with a major in market- ing and communications, from Olds College, […] Read more
Alberta government pledges immediate drought aid to livestock producers
In a bid to support farmers and ranchers through a widespread drought, the Alberta government has slated $136 million to Alberta’s livestock producers to purchase feed and water, and cover fencing costs. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is committing to an initial $94 per head payment, with an additional $106 per head payment to be made […] Read more
History: Hippus was Here, Part 3
Reprinted from the July 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hippus was Here, Final InstallmentBy Doreen Runciman ‘With reference to prehistoric remains, Colonel Hamilton Smith says: “What is most deserving of attention is the fact that while all the other genera and species found under the same conditions have ceased to exist, or have moved to higher temperatures, the horse alone has remained to the […] Read more
History: Hippus was Here, Part 2
Reprinted from the June 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hippus was Here, Part 2By Doreen Runciman ‘During the whole pre-historic time there were four main migrations of Hippus, in varying stages, from the western to the eastern hemisphere. Beginning in the days of Eohippus, they continued sporadically throughout the Tertiary Period until the final phase of the Pleistocene Epoch.’ Click here to read the […] Read more
History: Hippus was Here, Part 1
Reprinted from the May 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hippus was Here, Part 1By Doreen Runciman ‘In the legendary land deal known as the Founding of New Mexico, the bronco steed is mentioned along with the centipede as among the population, but back in the days when history was being written in layers of rock, there was perhaps more similarity between the horse and […] Read more
History: William Melnyk’s Story
Reprinted from the June 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
William Melnyk’s StoryBy Grant MacEwan ‘When the judging was completed at the big Edmonton Spring Show last month, no name among the scores of livestock exhibitors was more conspicuous than that of Melnyk. One Melnyk entry won the grand championship in Shorthorn bulls; a Melnyk calf was champion in the baby beef section and reserve […] Read more
Beef producers call for drought and wildfire relief
With provincial, territorial and federal ag ministers meeting this afternoon to discuss the drought gripping Western Canada and Ontario, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and its provincial counterparts are requesting “urgent government action on drought and wildfire relief measures.” “Without timely and targeted assistance from federal and provincial governments, beef producers will be forced to make […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
