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Left to right: Duane Thompson, Sandra Clifton, Wade Clifton, Stuart Person.
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Clifton Ranch receives 2019 TESA award

NewsMakers from the September 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program: Travis Page grew up on a commercial cow-calf and grain operation east of Didsbury, Alta. He was involved in all aspects of the farm at a young age, from operating equipment to feeding cattle. At the age of 14, Page began building his own herd of commercial and purebred Red Angus. […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Forages, News

Nominations open for CFGA leadership award

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The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is seeking nominations for its leadership award. The award “recognizes individuals, groups or organizations that exemplify or enhance the goals of the CFGA and whose leadership in the forage and grassland sector has impact of national and/or international significance,” states a release from the association. Nominations are open […] Read more
Harvey's Original Burger.
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Harvey’s sourcing certified sustainable beef

Sustainability: News Roundup from the September 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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A Canadian restaurant chain is the next retailer to announce its commitment to sourcing sustainably raised beef in partnership with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Harvey’s Restaurants will now source part of the beef for its Original Burger in accordance with CRSB’s Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. Harvey’s already sources 100 per cent Canadian […] Read more
Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons rings the ceremonial bell as the company’s stock begins trading on Sept. 20, 2018 at the NYSE. (Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid)
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Elanco to buy Bayer’s animal health business

The deal will make Elanco the second largest veterinary medicine maker by revenue.

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Elanco Animal Health has inked a deal to buy Bayer’s veterinary drug unit for U.S. $7.6 billion. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will make Elanco the second largest veterinary medicine maker by revenue, an Elanco press release notes. It also strengthens Elanco’s cattle business, doubles its pet business and combines Bayer’s e-commerce and retail […] Read more
A previous cohort of CYL finalists participate in a chili cook-off. Left to right: Megan Clifton (CYL), Jessica Giles (CYL) and Ben Miller (chef) cooking chili over an open fire.
Features, News

Young beef producers connect with top chefs

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program works with the nation’s most talented young chefs to create meaningful connections

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Campfire smoke and laughter filled the air as some of the brightest young talents in the Canadian beef and culinary industries met on the banks of the Pekisko Creek. On the menu today: chili cooked over a fire, plus the opportunity to build vital relationships. The beef industry is frequently told to share its story […] Read more
Amanda Douglas’s father, Darin, experienced a tough harvest a few years ago. Weather is one of many stressors for producers.
Features, News

Tips for recognizing and managing stress, anxiety and depression

Many farmers tend to work harder when faced with problems rather than reaching out for support

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Agriculture is a stressful occupation, with mental health impacts that tend to exceed those of the average population. Dr. Greg Gibson, a registered clinical psychologist who practices in rural Manitoba, says the number of farmers and ranchers affected by depression, anxiety and stress is often under-reported, partly because of the attached stigma. Gibson cites a […] Read more
Tucker Toner with his steer Unspeakable.
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Seven-year-old boy raises over $29,000 for juvenile diabetes research

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the August 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Seven-year-old Tucker Toner, son of Cody Toner and Lori Robinson, and member of the Ridpath 4-H Beef Club, stepped up this year to try to make a difference for those suffering from diabetes. Tucker was diagnosed with Type 1 juvenile diabetes in February 2018. This year he decided to sell his steer Unspeakable at the […] Read more
The U.S. meat and livestock industry has a comprehensive price reporting system that is the envy of the world.
Markets, News, Prime cuts

Kay: Price reporting invaluable to livestock and meat industries

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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Good market information, particularly regarding prices, is the lifeblood of the livestock and meat industry, in which millions of dollars change hands every day of the week. “Good” information, however, must be accurate and unbiased, as comprehensive as possible, timely and easily accessible, and understood by all market participants. Today’s cattle producers throughout Canada can […] Read more
Caylee Dorval is putting her scholarship award towards studying animal science at Lakeland College.
News, Newsmakers

Sask. agriculture scholarship winner to study animal science technology

NewsMakers from the August 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program Melissa Van Sickle’s interest in cattle started early and grew with her participation in 4-H. Van Sickle earned a bachelor of science in animal science from the University of Saskatchewan and then visited Australia. She then returned home to work for her family’s business, Genetic Ventures, which specializes in artificial insemination […] Read more

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