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Three generations of the Oberle Farm with the triplets. Left to right: grandfather Ralph Oberle, grandson Mackenzie Oberle and son Kelly Oberle.
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Oberle Farms sees two sets of Charolais triplets

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

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Most cattlemen would agree that single calves are the norm, with the odd set of twin calves making an appearance. Triplets are not normally ever seen in a lifetime. How about two sets of triplets on the same farm? Oberle Farms is a purebred Charolais farm near Shaunavon in southwest Saskatchewan that had triplets within […] Read more
Driving profit through cattle genetics on the ranch
Beef Cattle, News, News Roundup

Driving profit through cattle genetics on the ranch

Breeding: News Roundup from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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It has been said that it is getting harder and harder to make money in the cattle business. Expenses too often outweigh revenue, resulting in limited profit potential. Whether you agree or not, many ranchers are cautious about making additional investments to their management systems. To many, it feels as though mounting demands on how […] Read more
Greater sage grouse.
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Sask Stock Growers Association secures more funding for habitat protection

The funding will support ongoing efforts to protect greater sage grouse habitat in Saskatchewan.

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Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) is excited to announce it has secured $840,000 in additional funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to continue working with landowners to protect greater sage grouse critical habitat in Saskatchewan. ECCC’s Species at Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) fund supports projects that are committed to engaging the […] Read more
“We realized at some point in time, way back last spring, we’re all producing one thing, and that’s food, and we’d better start talking the same language. – Bob Lowe.
Features, News

Focusing on the future while facing a pandemic

CCA president Bob Lowe reflects on the trials and silver linings of a tumultuous year

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When Bob Lowe was elected president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) in March 2020, he couldn’t have anticipated everything the year ahead had in store. Mere days after CCA’s annual general meeting, Canada was in lockdown due to the pandemic, changing the trajectory of everyone’s year and presenting numerous challenges to the Canadian food […] Read more
Storm clouds over Missouri Coteau.
Forages, News, Pasture

Weston Family Foundation donates nearly $25 million to prairie conservation efforts

The five-year project will affect nearly four million acres of native prairie, making it one of the largest prairie grasslands conservation efforts in Canadian history.

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The Weston Family Foundation has injected nearly $25 million into grassland conservation efforts in Canada, giving a major boost to five organizations protecting prairie ecosystems.  Canada’s native prairie ecosystem is home to hundreds of species of wildlife, including everything from northern leopard frogs to swift foxes, while simultaneously supporting beef herds and other livestock. Grasslands also sequester carbon, giving them a potential role […] Read more
Left to right: Dylan, Kaitlyn, Mason, Ian, Sheila and Nolan Thackeray.
News, Purely Purebred

Purebred and Commercial Gelbvieh Breeders of the Year

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

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The Man-Sask Gelbvieh Association is pleased to award the 2020 Purebred Breeders of the Year to Thackeray Land and Cattle of Weyburn, Sask. Ian and Sheila Thackeray, along with their family, have been raising Gelbvieh cattle for years. They have promoted the Gelbvieh breed with enthusiasm in their community, their province and beyond. Ian has […] Read more
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Ag in Motion, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to deliver information all year, beginning with seeding

News Roundup from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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With current COVID-19 restrictions making gathering in person uncertain this summer, organizers at Ag in Motion and Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show are ensuring producers have information and tools at their fingertips throughout the year with the launch of a year-long digital offering beginning in March. “There is still so much uncertainty in 2021, and while […] Read more
News, Newsmakers

New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, roundtable elects committee execs

NewsMakers from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Dave Slingerland was raised on a feedlot and cow-calf operation near Coaldale, Alta. Growing up, Slingerland was very involved with 4-H. His love for cattle and their genetics led him to start Tempest Red Angus, a purebred Angus herd founded on heifers purchased for 4-H. It has grown to 25 registered cows […] Read more
McMillin: Fed cattle prices slowly improving
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

McMillin: Fed cattle prices slowly improving

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

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Fed cattle Fed cattle prices are slowly improving. The Alberta average climbed $0.50/cwt to $151.20/cwt at the start of February. Since the beginning of the year, the average has climbed nearly four per cent. Packer interest has been solid but larger fed cattle supply has limited seller leverage and high feed costs are encouraging feeders […] Read more
Pictured from left to right Ken, Clayton, Tyson, Leanne, and David McKenzie.
Beef Cattle, News, Purely Purebred

Saskatchewan Charolais honours McKenzie Ranch

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

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The Saskatchewan Charolais Association is proud to announce that the 2020 Commercial Breeder of the Year award goes to McKenzie Ranch at Delisle, Sask. McKenzie Ranch is run by David McKen­zie and his wife Leanne along with their son Tyson. Brothers Kolton and Clayton are not far away when help is needed, along with David’s […] Read more

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