Making money for the farm or from the farm?

Making money for the farm or from the farm?

Business Management: Ensure that you have a firm grasp of your numbers for better decision-making

This article was originally published by the Beef Cattle Research Council at beefresearch.ca.  Are you making money FOR the farm or FROM the farm?  If you are relying on off-farm income to cover the day-to-day expenses on the farm, you are subsidizing the farm with off-farm income — in other words, making money for the […] Read more

Cover crops, including radish, have grown increasingly popular across Canada.

Farmers for Climate Solutions pilots mentorship programs

Farmers for Climate Solutions, a national coalition of farmer-led and farmer-supporting organizations, launched a mentorship program in 2022. Also known as FaRM, they offer three learning streams on the topics of advanced nitrogen management, advanced grazing systems and cover cropping. Cedric MacLeod with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) says a few people at […] Read more


The show ring at the Manitoba Beef Youth Round-up.

15th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up 2022

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The cattle industry is in good hands after watching the participants at Round-up go through their educational and cattle show weekend. On July 30, 31 and August 1, 51 enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan junior cattle producers attended the 15th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up in Neepawa, Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a […] Read more

A screen grab from a video of bison in pasture near Turtle Lake, Sask.

No trespass: Cutting wire

This is the third story in a multi-part series. Read the first and second stories here. One of the most infuriating groups of trespassers are the people who travel with wire cutters. It’s something Judy Wilkinson and I chat about before our on-the-record interview. Part of me is always astounded by the nerve of it, […] Read more


Brian Good and the chicken consortium

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Brian Good, always a promoter of beef and the Angus breed, had decided sometimes you need to step out in a different direction. [RELATED] Brian Good, Angus fieldman, passes As the story goes, Nate Marin and Brian, while on their way to the Brandon bull sale, stopped at a local auction which happened to be […] Read more

The Ford’s show off their award-winning cattle.

Congratulations to the Ford family

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to the Ford family of Wheatley River Farm in P.E.I who won the Grand Champion male and female in the Angus division at Kent County Fair/Expo Kent held August 26. in Ste-Marie-de-Kent, N.B. This pair went on to be the Supreme winner at the show.


Salers hold AGM

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Salers Association of Canada held a very successful annual general meeting on August 13 in Calgary. The executive includes: President: Peter Watkins Vice-President: James Yakemchuck Magazine and 50th Anniversary: Gar Williams Treasurer: Travis Depalme Directors: Debbie Grundke, Cody Isley (newly elected) and Brian Walker. A reminder that for Salers juniors across the country, the […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

CRSB asks for public input on proposed changes to framework

On October 4, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) announced proposed changes to the standards for sustainable beef production and processing, which are part of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. Now, they are seeking input from the public on these changes. The framework was launched in 2017 to recognize sustainable practices in beef production, […] Read more


Along with creating a culture of safety, the beef industry aims to cut serious, fatal and fatigue-related incidents by 1.5 per cent per year by 2030 and support education, awareness and improvements in farm and ranch safety.

CCA reports: A snapshot of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

From the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Advocacy is a big part of what we do and how we communicate recommendations to policy-makers matters. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) takes a team approach, and we strive to share how current and emerging issues can affect the various sectors within our industry. Our goal is to always bring workable solutions to government for […] Read more

Bob Prestage, cattle breeder, beef exporter, passes

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Bob Prestage, 85, Camrose, Alta., passed away on April 22, 2022. The long-time purebred Angus breeder had been battling various ailments. We offer our condolences to friends and family. Prestage’s love of cattle began with a good showing of his high school 4-H beef project at the Royal Winter Fair Queen Guineas competition. In 1953, […] Read more


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