Condolences to Cory Nolan’s family and friends

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Hamiota Feedlot said goodbye to Cory Nolan in November, and the following notice is a lightly edited version of the feedlot’s tribute.  Nolan began working with the feedlot in 2008. His passion for cattle and the industry led him to make countless contributions to Hamiota’s operation. His commitment, character and devotion meant that he was […] Read more

Dan Undersander (left) and Katlin Lange.

Undersander awarded for leadership, ‘Rising Star’ honours for Lange

NewsMakers from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Alberta forage and grazing industry lost a prominent forage specialist with the sudden passing of Myron Bjorge on November 3, 2023. Bjorge began his career with Alberta Agriculture as a district agriculturist at Ponoka and Rocky Mountain House. Later he was the provincial forage specialist with the field crops branch of Alberta Agriculture at […] Read more


With inflation having an impact on consumer spending, cattle markets will likely struggle to improve.

Fed cattle supply tightens

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Fed cattle The fed cattle market has struggled since peaking in September. Lower fed cattle futures, lacklustre beef demand, increased beef imports and larger carcass weights contributed to lower prices in early December. The cash market was trading $8.74/cwt under the September high with a lift time of four to seven weeks. The fed cattle […] Read more



CCA reports: Closing the book on 2023

CCA reports: Closing the book on 2023

From the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

With the end of 2023 in sight, it’s a good time to look back on the challenges, opportunities and accomplishments of the past year. The perseverance of Canadian cattle producers continued to be put to the test with another year of adverse weather conditions — from continued drought conditions in the West to excess rain […] Read more

Deanne Chuiko (middle) and John Chuiko (right) speak about their virtual fencing pilot at an event hosted by Ag-West Bio in Regina, Sask.

Vence virtual fence pilot starts in Saskatchewan

"We're going to just do whatever the tech is going to allow us to do."

Golden light shines through the window into Mosaic Stadium’s Harvard Lounge and onto the stage, but as John and Deanne Chuiko take the stage, the light settles on the horizon and a winter prairie night spreads through the sky. Outside, people bustle in and out of the REAL District as Agribition rages. John and Deanne […] Read more


Red DMM Rumble 74J, Grand Champion Red Angus Bull at the Lloydminster Stockade Roundup.

Shiloh Cattle Co. has a good run

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Shiloh Cattle Co. had an amazing week at the 2023 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup. The quality of cattle in the Red Angus and Black Angus show was second to none. Their two-year-old bull, Red DMM Rumble 74J (co-owned with Miller Wilson Angus and Riverside Angus), was Grand Champion Red Angus Bull and heifer calf, Red Shiloh […] Read more

Clockwise from top left: Ruby Briand, Jackson Goudy, Jordynn Rogers, Danica Davis and Carmen Wolfe.

Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation bestows scholarships 

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation recently announced the recipients of their 2023 scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $3,000. The Trevor Vance First Year Scholarship, in memory of Trevor Edward Vance, was awarded to Danica Davis of Keene, Ont. This scholarship, valued at $3,000, will help Davis with her post-secondary schooling. She is currently enrolled […] Read more





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