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Agribition announces 2021 results 

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

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Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced its 2021 results at its annual general meeting earlier this year, reporting an operating loss of $321,000.  “A financial loss is difficult to report, but we have many things to be proud of,” says CWA president Chris Lees.“It was such a pleasure to see everyone back together once again, especially […] Read more
The beef industry is hoping that it can take a page from the bison industry by adding sustainable leather into its production practices.
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Leather and beef industries team up for sustainability

Parallels seen between sustainable leather and beef industries

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Two years ago, when outdoor clothing company Patagonia released a video about making leather boots out of bison hide that would otherwise go to waste, a conversation about sustainable leather in the beef industry began. Now, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the Textile Exchange are looking into that sustainability. “I really see a huge […] Read more
Kathy Larson, a research associate at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan representative for the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network, presented at the SSGA AGM about the importance of cost of production.
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Cost of production network examines economic realities of cow-calf operations

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Cost of production was a hot topic at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association annual general meeting in early June. Kathy Larson, a research associate at the University of Saskatchewan, presented on cost of production to the conference goers. Specifically, she spoke about the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network, led by a research team at […] Read more
Significant and persistent market access barriers continue to negatively affect the Canadian beef industry and the broader agricultural sector.
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CCA reports: CCA pushing forward on global trade

From the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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A six-year streak of hitting record export values for Canadian beef is an impressive feat with total beef exports reaching $4.5 billion in 2021! We are proud to be a world leader in producing high-quality, sustainable beef, with over 50 per cent of our production being exported to over 58 countries. Trade adds significant value […] Read more
Riley Bloom watches adults work with cattle from a safe distance. According to Canadian Agriculture Safety Organization (CASA), having designated “safe spaces” helps keep kids safe on the ranch.
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AUDIO: Tips for keeping kids safe through branding, haying and beyond

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In many areas, brandings are a community affair, with neighbours and families getting together to share food and drinks while they work. But for families attending these events, children’s safety can be a concern. Taylor Bloom, who farms south of Dismore, Sask., with her husband and two children, says that although her children are only […] Read more
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Montana’s DeBruycker family hosts huge bull sale

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

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In what likely is the world’s largest one-breed bull sale, the DeBruycker family sold 677 Charolais bulls. They hosted buyers from 21 states and Canada.  The world’s largest? “Sounds pretty accurate to me as far as I am aware,” said Brett DeBruycker of Dutton, Montana. The April 2, 2022 sale began at 11 a.m. and […] Read more
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Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up staging a come-back

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

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After two summers without a live event, Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up is excited to announce that the event will be returning to the Beautiful Plains Ag Society, Neepawa, Man., from July 30 to August 1. For 15 years the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up has been a place for educational events, clinics, team building and friendly […] Read more
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Condolences, passings

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

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Condolences to loved ones of Ralph Vold The livestock marketing industry lost a legend in April with the passing of Ralph Vold, a leader and icon in the auction market industry. He was a past LMAC president and the first inductee into the LMAC Hall of Fame. He was also one of the original group […] Read more
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Fed cattle market sees strength

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

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Fed cattle The western Canadian fed cattle market has strengthened to $172.26/cwt, an increase of four per cent or just over $7/cwt. Compared to a year ago, the mid-May average is $8.83/cwt higher. While the average price increase is favourable, there are cost increases and higher break-even levels on these cattle, record-high cost-of-gain and the […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
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Now is not the time to vilify ground meat, says Canadian Cattlemen’s Association of proposed food labels

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Health Canada is proposing regulations which would require ground beef sold at retail to carry a “high in saturated fat” warning label. Ground beef should be exempt from Health Canada’s proposed front-of-package labelling like other nutritious foods, such as single-ingredient meat, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruit. Canadians consume approximately half of their calories from nutrient-poor […] Read more

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