Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has slated $33 million to several projects in the ag, agri-food and forestry sectors designed to cut the province’s greenhouse gas emissions. The funds are aimed at 17 projects that are projected to reduce Alberta’s emissions by up to 2.7 million tonnes by 2030. Jason Nixon, Alberta’s minister of Environment and Parks, made the announcement on April 20 with Steve […] Read more
Emissions Reductions Alberta commits $33 million to tech projects
Green funding welcomed by farm groups, but CCA urges ongoing consultation
As the federal government releases its first budget in two years, the national association representing beef producers welcomes the budget as “a starting place for economic recovery discussions.” “With enabling supports and strategic investments, the agri-food sector has the potential to come out of the pandemic stronger than ever and help Canada in its fight […] Read more
History: Something Just as Good
Reprinted from the April 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Something Just as GoodBy P. W. Luce ‘Times are better than they used to be. I am not old enough to be a pioneer, and I am young enough to escape being an old-timer, but I remember the frontier when it was still almost in a primitive state. I was a homesteader when some of […] Read more
Latest Canadian beef industry goals include protecting environment, adopting technology and more
The Canadian beef industry has released a new set of 10-year goals targeting everything from human health and safety to water quality. The long-term goals build upon the five-year goals outlined in the 2020-2024 National Beef Strategy, and will be delivered by the National Beef Advisors, which comprises representatives from the seven national beef organizations. […] Read more
History: World Trade Problems & Opportunities
Reprinted from the April 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
World Trade Problems & OpportunitiesBy Dr. Claude Isbister An address by Dr. Claude Isbister, Department of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa, before the 57th Annual Meeting of the Western Stock Growers’ Association held at Calgary, February 12, 13, 1953. ‘The Rt. Honorable James G. Gardiner, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture, has just spoken to you of the […] Read more
History: Ralph Coppock, Pioneer Exponent of Cattle Feeding
Reprinted from the May 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Ralph Coppock: Pioneer Exponent of Cattle Feeding By Grant MacEwan Ralph Coppock, one of the pioneer advocates of the practice of commercial cattle feeding in Alberta, and grandfather of Kenneth Coppock, editor of the Canadian Cattlemen, was born on April 3, 1874, in Marion, Kansas. Coming into manhood Ralph and his brother Tom were operating […] Read more
New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, ABP elects new board
NewsMakers from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Greg Stavert is a fifth-generation farmer from Freetown, P.E.I. He farms with his father and uncle at Stavert Farms Limited, where they produce seed potatoes for local and domestic markets. They also feed 175 natural Angus cattle and have a flock of free-run laying hens. Stavert is a board member of the […] Read more
Forage program aims to conserve Canadian prairies through collaboration with ranchers
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has teamed up with McDonald’s Canada and Cargill to support rancher-led work through a $5-million CAD Forage program. The program will work to return 125,000 acres (50,585 hectares) of cropland to grass and pasture by 2025.
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association welcomes funding for Agricultural Climate Solutions program
Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has announced $185 million for the Agricultural Climate Solutions program, which includes the Living Laboratories initiative. The program aims to help the Canadian government achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets. Canada’s beef industry is well-positioned to be a partner in reaching environmental outcomes, notes a release from […] Read more
History: Plain Tales – Pt. 1
Reprinted from the April 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Plain TalesBy Freda Smith Mudiman, Swift Current, Sask. ‘People who live on the High Plains are primarily practical yet there is a welt of story and legend west of the Great Lakes, with the store particularly rich along the South Saskatchewan River as it flows from the Rocky Mountains down to the sea. The river […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
