Manitoba Ag Ex Reserve Champion Bull — Beck’s Thread 2176J. He was the Manitoba Ag Ex Bull Jackpot Champion earlier in the week. Owned by Beck Farms.

Manitoba Ag Ex 2021 show results

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Lady Classic Champion winner was HFL Rose 1035J (Simmental). Congratulations to the Horner Cattle Company. The Jackpot Bull Champion was Beck’s Thread 2176J (see photo at top). Congratulations to Beck Farms (Charolais). Congratulations to all exhibitors, as well as the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion winners. 

Loblaw is expanding its initial purchase of certified sustainable beef.

Loblaw expands commitment to sustainable beef sourcing

The company is tripling its initial purchase of certified sustainable beef

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is pleased to announce that Loblaw Companies Ltd. is expanding its commitment to beef sustainability in Canada with a purchase of three million additional pounds of beef sourced from CRSB-certified sustainable farms and ranches by 2023, tripling its initial purchase of one million pounds in 2020.  With this […] Read more


CAA delegation.

Angus association welcomes delegates

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) was happy to welcome the ambassadors of Hungary, Lithuania and Rwanda along with Embassy Relations in Ottawa to the CAA office. Each ambassador expressed interest in Canadian Angus genetics to improve their local beef sector via technology, genetics and live cattle, and developing partnerships directly with local breeders and Canadian […] Read more

Bernie Payne.

Our condolences to the loved ones of Bernie Payne

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

From all of us at Canadian Cattlemen, our condolences to the family and friends of Bernie Payne. We all lost a great one! The following is from an eulogy delivered by Jana Rutherford and Tara Koppel. It has been edited for space.  Bernard William Payne was born on January 22, 1936, in Lloydminster to George […] Read more


Tips for winter water systems for cattle

Tips for winter water systems for cattle

News Roundup from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Michelle Panko, program information specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, recently offered tips and outlined winter system options at a Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association webinar.  For those struggling with freezing water bowls, Panko suggests looking at in-line heat tape, which is inserted into the water line and plugged in.  A utility pump and about 15 feet of four-inch […] Read more

CCA reports: Taking stock of 2021

CCA reports: Taking stock of 2021

From the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

With the promise of a new year around the corner, it’s important to take stock of the past year. Our sector demonstrated its unwavering perseverance as we worked to overcome more adversity with the devastating droughts and wildfires, as well as managing the uncertainty created by the pandemic. However, there were also pivotal moments of […] Read more


Jensen Cherewyk.

USask student awarded doctoral scholarship

NewsMakers from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The post-election cabinet shuffle took place earlier this fall. Marie-Claude Bibeau, MP for Compton-Stanstead, remains the federal minister of agriculture and agri-food. Conservative John Barlow, MP for the Foothills, was moved back to the ag critic chair. Steven Guilbeault is the federal minister of environment and climate change, while Dan Albas is the Conservative environment […] Read more



A display of Canadian beef at Citysuper, a premium retail chain store in Taiwan.

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Meat prices rise in Taiwan

As Taiwan tries to ease COVID restrictions, beef imports this year have dropped in volume but increased substantially in value. However, Taiwan’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could improve Canada’s access to the country’s beef market.    In late September the Taiwanese government applied to join the CPTPP. Taiwan […] Read more

Carnes Premium XO storefront in Mexico.

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Exports to Mexico up from 2020

Despite a dip in September, demand for Canadian beef has been strong in Mexico this year.   For the first nine months of 2021, the accumulated volume of Canadian exports to Mexico was up 78.3 per cent over 2020. Chilled beef exports were up 80.8 per cent over last year, with value up 120.4 per cent to US$98.43 million. Following a […] Read more


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