Plan for drought to minimize the effect on your herd

Plan for drought to minimize the effect on your herd

News Roundup from the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Anyone farming and ranching in the Great Plains is going to have to deal with drought, so it’s best to be as prepared as possible. That was the message from Anneliese Walker at the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association conference last fall. Walker is a Princeton, Minnesota producer who also works for Maia Grazing, which […] Read more

L to R: Madison Lewis, Nicky Nixdorff, Robert Johnson.

New Cattle Young Leaders, holistic management contributions recognized

NewsMakers from the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Madison (Madi) Lewis grew up in Meaford, Ont., and went on to enrol in the bachelor of science, honours agriculture program, at the University of Guelph. She plans to pursue a master of science in beef nutrition. Lewis is an active member of the Ontario Beef Youth Alliance. When she is […] Read more


Attendees of the Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Out- standing Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference in Toronto, Ont.

Canadian Junior Angus awards $14,000 in scholarships

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

The Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference was held at its traditional time over the February long weekend in Toronto, Ont. Forty-two Canadian Angus youth were joined by one guest from the Junior Red Angus Association in the U.S. and another guest from Czechia as they gathered for the conference, where $14,000 […] Read more

A new study examines challenges facing both federally and provincially inspected beef processors in Alberta.

Beef report examines issues in processing sector

Two main areas explored for the report

How can we build a more competitive, resilient beef processing industry? A report released earlier this spring aims to provide some answers. On March 14, the Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association and the Canadian Cattle Association released a study into the resiliency and competitiveness of the industry, and identifies barriers to expanding and […] Read more


In Saudi Arabia, Canadian beef is most often found in the foodservice sector, such as fine dining establishments and hotels.

CCA reports: Bill C-282, ‘Product of USA’ labels and trade talks with U.K.

From the April 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) 90th anniversary celebrations have provided us with an opportunity to reflect on our organization’s rich history — the growth of our industry, how our industry has worked together to overcome challenges and investments made to help ensure a sustainable future for our next generation. Many of our recent successes are […] Read more

50K for the Future

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

Bohrson Marketing had another successful 50K for the Future scholarship program as part of their New Year’s Resolution sale. In the first round over 60 applicants submitted essays answering the question: “Who is your role model and how do they inspire you to be successful in the future?”  Out of the initial go-round eight youth […] Read more


(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

Spring demand, strong wholesale drives fed cattle prices

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Fed cattle The cash market in the U.S. rebounded following a drop in March in response to the mid-month financial turmoil. In Canada, the cash market was not negatively affected and steadily improved, posting new record highs. The first week of April saw the fed steer average in Alberta at $217.59/cwt, an improvement of $7.17/cwt […] Read more

Canadian Simmental Association hosts world congress, plus Shorthorn association news

Canadian Simmental Association hosts world congress, plus Shorthorn association news

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

The Canadian Simmental Association is proud to announce that the World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress is coming to Canada in 2024. Watch for details in the upcoming months.  In other news from the Canadian Simmental Association, they are looking for a member services representative to work with the association this spring. Check the position out on […] Read more


Sue Bygrove joins Canadian Limousin Association

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

Born and raised on a beef farm near Carstairs, Alta., farm life has been in my blood from the beginning. Marrying a Saskatchewan farm boy, found me moving to the Land of the Living Skies, just across the Alberta-Saskatchewan border near Lloydminster. Alongside my husband Todd and our daughter Shelby, we own and operate Sky […] Read more



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