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Sky West Salers and PW Stock Farm hosted farm tours during the Salers Association of Canada AGM.
News, Purely Purebred

Salers Association holds AGM

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Salers Association of Canada held a very successful annual general meeting in Calgary over Zoom on August 28 and 29.  Newly elected directors are Debbie Grundke, Dorothy Lethbridge and James Yakemchuk. A sincere thank you to retiring directors Werner Grundke and Richard Grudeski for serving on the board.  Thank you to Sky West Salers […] Read more
The Canadian Beef Information Gateway will use scannable QR or UPC codes so consumers can access information on preparing beef and find new recipes.
Markets, News

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Retail sector wrestles with food inflation 

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As the economic tsunami of 2020 recedes and businesses navigate the choppy waters of supply chain bottlenecks and labour difficulties, the forecast for the Canadian beef industry is for smoother sailing. However, several factors ranging from widespread drought to capital flight in food processing are driving up food prices in the retail sector.    Food inflation supports retail […] Read more
Drought and searing heat have had a severe impact on feed crops such as corn, wheat and soybeans.
Markets, News, Prime cuts

Drought rears its ugly head

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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BSE cases and E.Coli O 157:H7 recalls have roiled the North American beef industry over the past 25 years. But neither have had more of a long-running impact on the industry as drought. Severe to extreme drought conditions have now returned to much of the western half of the continent and are having an impact […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Angus Foundation raises over $70,000 in auction

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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After cancellation in 2020, the Canadian Angus Foundation’s (CAF) Building the Legacy fundraiser auction returned in 2021 in an online format through DLMS Farm Gate. Generous buyers raised more than $71,000 during the ninth edition of the sale that ended on August 28. The fundraiser helps the foundation preserve and expand the Angus breed for […] Read more
Many provinces – as well as the federal government – announced increased funding in August to help support producers hit by drought this year.
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Better days on the horizon

From the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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I am pleased to see the world is starting to open and return somewhat to pre-pandemic life. For the first time in a long time, those able to travel had the opportunity to get together in person at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) semi-annual meeting held in Calgary in August to discuss industry issues and […] Read more
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Feeder cattle markets steady despite high feed grain prices

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the October 18, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle Fed cattle prices have held a steady trading range over the past several weeks. The last full trading week in September saw the Alberta fed steer average $158.01/cwt, which was $24/cwt higher than the same week in 2020. This sideways trading pattern shifted the fed spot basis back to a premium position, $0.45/cwt […] Read more
Exhibitors display their cattle during the beef show at Langham, Sask.
News, Purely Purebred

Ag in Motion launches inaugural Livestock Days

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Livestock producers and exhibitors from across Western Canada came out to Ag in Motion’s In-Person Livestock Days to check out livestock exhibits, stock dog trials and cattle shows to name a few of the goings-on. The in-person event was held Aug. 20 and 21 at Langham, Sask. Both days were jam-packed with seminars and demos. […] Read more
Canadian Junior Angus Grand Aggregrate scholarship recipients. Left to right: Kasey Adams, Wynton Brandl, Landon Brandl, Kade Rancier, Halley Adams, Jessica Davey.
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Junior Angus Showdown results

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Junior Angus held its annual summer cattle show, Showdown, in late August. Due to the pandemic, Showdown was a hybrid event, held both online and in-person at Olds, Alta. The grand aggregate is the award that all juniors hope to receive at the banquet; it is the award for overall “best.” To compete for […] Read more
Susan Hamilton, Holly Sparrow, Evan Chaffe and Jessica Sperber.
News, Newsmakers

CCA announces CYL finalists, award given for outstanding research and innovation

NewsMakers from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association has announced the 2021 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) finalists. Finalists from B.C. include Julia Flinton (Williams Lake), Amanda Miller (Lumby) and Janine Rubin (Rose Prairie). CYL finalists from Alberta include Diane Van Essen (Picture Butte), Nikki Olson (Red Deer County), Rheanne Ritchie (Didsbury), Laura Macrae (Westlock), Tia Schram (Bruderheim) and Melissa […] Read more

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