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Canadian Western Agribition appoints new CEO 

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Western Agribition is pleased to welcome Shaun Kindopp as its new CEO, effective August 2, 2022. Kindopp’s appointment comes after a comprehensive recruitment process by the Agribition board, which began in May 2022. Kindopp has spent 10 years in the event and entertainment industry, most recently as director of corporate partnerships and sales at […] Read more
The sunflower’s deep tap roots allow it to pull moisture from deep within the soil, even during times of drought.
Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Holistic ranching, Livestock, News, News Roundup

Sunflowers help cover crops thrive during drought

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As cover cropping gains interest, producers are looking at different types of plants that might work well to produce a diverse crop for grazing. Because nature doesn’t favour monocrops, cover crops and intercrops are more resistant to drought-like conditions, cover cropping proponent say. With a drought that persisted through 2020, 2021, and into 2022 in […] Read more
File photo of federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau on a tour of one of the original ‘Living Lab’ sites in Quebec that led up to the launch of the national ACS program in 2021. (Photo courtesy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
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Living Labs offer different approach to research and innovation, says foundation head

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Living Labs may be the start of a better understanding of soil health, carbon sequestration and a “solid” offset system for farmers and ranchers, says one of the people involved with the federally funded project. On July 14, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced nine new Living Labs while at the Calgary Stampede. Kimberly Cornish, the […] Read more
Dr. Curt Hagele (left), and Alfred Sattler (right).
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Condolences, passings

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Western bovine veterinarian, Dr. Curt Hagele, 77 Born in Springfield, Illinois, he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1969 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. He and his wife Sandy moved to Saskatoon in 1972. He began work at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in their field service unit. From there, he […] Read more
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New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, Lee rejoins CCA executive

NewsMakers from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Logan Houff was immersed in the cattle industry at a young age. Raised in a livestock auction market (Rockin’ R) in Medicine Hat, Alta., he was taught his cattle breeds before his colours. After graduating from Medicine Hat College as an environmental reclamation technician, he worked as an environmental scientist until 2014. […] Read more
Photo: Canada Beef Inc.
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Strong seasonal demand bodes well for cattle market

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle The fed cattle market held up through the summer, with recent weeks trading between $174.18/cwt and $175.32/cwt. Strong seasonal demand heading into barbeque season as well as restaurant and food service beef movement recovering to pre-pandemic levels have supported prices. At mid-July, the fed steer average in Western Canada was $175.06/cwt, an increase […] Read more
Jessica Grenke and her colleagues paired ranchers practicing AMP grazing with those who didn't and examined the effects on plant diversity.
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AMP grazing no better for plant diversity than less intensive methods, U of A study finds

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For ranchers counting on boosting plant diversity through intensive rotational grazing, a recent study may yield disappointing results. Jessica Grenke, a PhD student at the University of Alberta’s department of biological sciences, found through an observational study that highly intensive rotational grazing does not benefit plant diversity more than less-intensive rotational grazing. “This is not […] Read more
Timm Döbert (pictured) published a paper after doing research on water infiltration on AMP grazed land.
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AUDIO: Longer rest period drives water infiltration in grazed pastures, researcher says

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With persistent drought a reality of life in Western Canada and beyond, ranchers across the country are looking for solutions to keep their pastures flourishing even when moisture is lacking. Through a study done with the University of Alberta on rotational grazing, Dr. Timm Döbert may have helped find a solution. A post-doctoral fellow at […] Read more
A recent global research project looks at the interaction between grazing pressure and climate on soil health.
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AUDIO: Grazing can AMP up carbon sequestration, U of A researcher says

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In Dr. Mark Boyce’s many years in carbon research, five of them have been spent at the University of Alberta, looking at carbon sequestration in grasslands that have been grazed using adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) management. Boyce is the chair of the Alberta Conservation Association in Fisheries and Wildlife. His lab, Boyce Lab, at the University […] Read more

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