For Prairie cattle producers looking for alternative feed sources this year, one possibility may be kochia. Kochia is an invasive weed, often seen growing on marginal land or tumbling across the Prairies. It’s a prolific seed producer, growing in saline soil and in arid or semi-arid conditions. A recent news release from Agriculture and Agri-Food […] Read more
Using an invasive weed to help fill the feed gap
When feed is in short supply, producers may want to harvest kochia.
History: The 76 Ranch on the Powder River: Part 2
Reprinted from the December 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 76 Ranch on the Powder River: Part 2 By Herbert O. Brayer ‘During the period of stress, Frewen evolved the spectacular plan of shipping literally millions of head of range cattle to meat-hungry Britain for finishing and marketing. It was this program that first earned him international attention and no little fame. The plan […] Read more
Saskatchewan organizations piloting new conservation agreements
Environment: News Roundup from the June 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association and South of the Divide Conservation Action Program have secured funding to pilot new results-based conservation agreements with beef producers. “The whole idea behind these agreements is that we’re not being prescriptive in our management. We’re letting the producers do the decision-making that supports species-at-risk habitat,” said Tom Harrison, executive […] Read more
History: The 76 Ranch on the Powder River: Part 1
Reprinted from the November 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
History: The 76 Ranch on the Powder River: Part 1 By Herbert O. Brayer ‘Seventy years ago, on July 27, 1880 a trail herd if 2,500 Oregon bred cattle was slowly wending its way across the rolling, sage covered hills of southwestern Idaho enroute to still virgin ranges on the Powder River in Wyoming. The […] Read more
B.C. sustainable ranching program accepting applications this summer
Youth: News Roundup from the June 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Students looking for knowledge and experience they can apply to ranching, should take note of Thompson Rivers University’s Applied Sustainable Ranching diploma. The two-year program requires students to live on a home or mentor ranch or farm during the program, to gain operational experience and a feel for the farming or ranching culture. Students living […] Read more
Sickle Farms receives Beef Farmers of Ontario Environmental Stewardship Award
NewsMakers from the June 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program Megan Clifton grew up on her family’s cattle ranch near Keremeos, B.C. She was very involved in the local 4-H beef club and her family’s operation while growing up. After graduating from Thompson Rivers University’s two-year registered veterinary technician program, she worked at a mixed animal practice in Penticton as well […] Read more
History: Pathfinding Beyond the Peace (conclusion)
Reprinted from the December 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Pathfinding Beyond the Peace By Philip H. Godsell, F.R.G.S. , Former Inspecting Officer for the Hudson’s Bay Company ‘Leaving the Fontas River we paddled to Fort Nelson, and hundred miles to the northward where I found Mr. Hooker of the Hudson’s Bay Company. After vainly attempting to negotiate a swift Sickannie Chief River and push […] Read more
History: Yards embargo at Calgary
Reprinted from the November 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
By Kenneth Coppock, editor Weather is a factor over which cattlemen have no control. With favorable weather conditions and moderate prices cattlemen can experience a prosperous year. With unfavorable weather throughout the year and despite high prices the year may result in a loss from operations. Industry leaders in their discussion with government leaders on […] Read more
Beef Industry Innovation and Sustainability Award recipients
NewsMakers from the May 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Jordan Dahmer and Leonard Retzlaff are two of the young people enrolled in the 2018-19 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program. Jordan Dahmer hails from a small cow-calf operation near Brookdale, Man. She developed a passion for the beef industry at a young age, and spent six years in local beef and horse 4-H clubs. Dahmer completed […] Read more
History: Pathfinding Beyond the Peace – Part 1
Reprinted from the November 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Pathfinding Beyond the Peace By Philip H. Godsell, F.R.G.S. ‘In 1912 the author hunted moose with Beaver Indians north of Fort St. John. In 1925 he was sent to the same country again by the Hudson’s Bay Company to open an overland road and establish trading posts to drive out the “free traders”. Here he […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
