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Fed cattle supply outpaces demand, non-fed cow price lowest in a decade
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Fed cattle supply outpaces demand, non-fed cow price lowest in a decade

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle Canadian supplies are outpacing demand. Even with more slaughter shifts, the fed market remained within a fall low trading range. Fall 2021 saw most trade fall within $155.61/cwt and $158.25/cwt. The mid-November average is $156.38/cwt for fed steers in Western Canada, $22.88/cwt above the same week in 2021. Higher input costs created negative […] Read more
BeefWatch: Canadian cattle herd increases, strong beef demand seen from consumers
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BeefWatch: Canadian cattle herd increases, strong beef demand seen from consumers

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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The third quarter brought opportunities and challenges as strong beef demand warrants cautious optimism for producers who must still contend with a year of drought. The Canadian cattle herd has reportedly increased for the first time since 2017 with beef breeding heifer numbers up on July 1. Beef exports have surged with strong consumer demand […] Read more
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News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association

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

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The Canadian Speckle Park Association has moved away from completing the registry through CLRC. They have started with their own registry system and are accepting registry work at the new main office. You can check out the new association website at canadianspecklepark.ca. Here you will also find the updated information for the 2022 board of […] Read more
Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association unveils first Wall of Fame
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Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association unveils first Wall of Fame

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Brandon, Manitoba (Nov. 15, 2021) – Two producers, two provincial government representatives and a long-time agrologist from Ducks Unlimited Canada comprise the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Associations’ first-ever inductee group to the MFGA Wall of Fame, announced today on the eve of the organization’s fourth annual regenerative agriculture conference.  The MFGA Wall Of Fame 2021 Inductees […] Read more
Duane Movald receives the 2021 Dave Reid Award from Christine Campbell, ALUS senior hub manager.
News, Newsmakers

ALUS awards stewardship efforts

NewsMakers from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Barbara and Merle Olson, as well as the late Cor Vaan Ray, are among the eight citizens who received the Alberta Order of Excellence this year. The award is the province’s highest honour for citizens under the Canadian honours system. Barbara and Merle Olson are behind Alberta Veterinary Laboratories Ltd. and Solvet, where they research, […] Read more
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Condolences to the loved ones of Stewart Ainsworth

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

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It is with great sadness that Canadian Cattlemen learned of the passing of Stewart Ainsworth, prominent cattle breeder and owner of Lazy S Ranch, Mayerthorpe, Alta.  This 1,000-head ranch was operated by Stewart and his wife Doreen along with their families consisting of son Greg and wife Tracy, son Grant and wife Claire, and daughter […] Read more
Ergot (seen at right) is a common cause of mycotoxin in grains.
Cereals, News

USask PhD student earns Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship for fungal research

Leading-edge research into ergot contamination recognized

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University of Saskatchewan (USask) PhD student Jensen Cherewyk has been awarded one of Canada’s most prestigious doctoral scholarships for leading-edge research into an overlooked compound formed by a toxic fungus in forage grasses and cereal grains that threatens human and animal food safety.  “I was not expecting it, and I’m very grateful,” Cherewyk said about receiving the Natural Sciences and […] Read more
Speaker promoting well-being takes the stage at Advancing Women in Ag Conference
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Speaker promoting well-being takes the stage at Advancing Women in Ag Conference

Beverly Beuermann-King is ready to talk about supportive conversations, depression and self-care

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Resiliency has been brought to the forefront in these last few months. It is the key to move forward in these changing times. The old strategies don’t work anymore,” says Beverly Beuermann-King, mental health and resiliency expert. Beuermann-King has been referred to as the “resiliency builder.” She has been a long-time spokesperson for mental health. […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
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Canadian beef industry encourages investment in ag research to drive further methane reduction

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On October 11, 2021, the government of Canada confirmed its support for the Global Methane Pledge. Canada joined the United States and the European Union, who on September 17, 2021, had launched the global pledge to reduce methane emissions by at least 30 per cent below 2020 levels by 2030 and implementation of related domestic actions. The Canadian […] Read more

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