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Sharpen your human resource skills

Part 1: Create a plan

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Human resources management is imperative to a successful cattle operation. You manage crops, livestock, machinery, money and land, but you also manage people. You’re a human resource (HR) manager, whether you like it or not. And as an HR manager, you have to ask yourself, are you managing this resource by default or design? Here […] Read more
Livestock, News

CYL 2014 class announced

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Canadian Cattlemen’s Association – The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) program has announced its 2014 national mentorship recipients. The 16 recipients were selected following the final selection round at the CYL Spring Forum held in Calgary on March 22, 2014. A total of 26 semi-finalists vied for a spot in the national youth initiative of the […] Read more
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Cattle producers applaud Korea FTA

Free trade agreement to eliminate tariffs on beef

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The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is applauding Tuesday’s announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper that Canada and the Republic of Korea have reached a free trade agreement (FTA). Under the terms of the agreement, the 40 per cent Korean tariff on fresh and frozen beef will be fully eliminated in […] Read more
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Solverson heads up CCA

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association welcomes a new president

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Dave Solverson of Camrose, Alta., is the new president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Dan Darling of Cramahe, Ont., was acclaimed as vice president making him the heir apparent to take over the top job in 2016. Solverson who operates a 5,000 acre cow-calf to finish operation near Camrose, Alta., with his brother Ken, takes […] Read more
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Witnessing wolf attacks gives cows PTSD like symptoms

Stress hormones released can have lasting effects

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Cows that have had a encounters with wolves can experience stress-related illnesses and have a harder time getting pregnant, according to a new study by Oregon State University. This has the potential to decrease profits for ranchers. “When wolves kill or injure livestock, ranchers can document the financial loss,” said Reinaldo Cooke, an animal scientist in […] Read more
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Beef Watch, News

Decoding the new National Beef Code of Practice

Animal Environment list of requirements

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For the Canadian Beef Industry the National Code of Practice is new. But for beef producers, dealing with the environment isn’t! The first chapter of the new code looks at Animal Environment, followed by Feed and Water, Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Transportation, and Euthanasia. It makes a logical progression for explaining the industry practices to […] Read more
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Strong demand for direct-marketed, grass-fed beef

Successful forage-finished beef entrepreneurs share marketing strategies at Ag Days

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It takes longer and costs more to produce grass-finished beef, but Jim Lintott’s customers are willing to pay the asking price. The key is quality, which he describes as job No. 1. “I’ve almost never had a consumer tell me, Jim, your rib-eye steak at $17.99 a pound — twice what it’s worth at Safeway […] Read more
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Alberta wildlife stories needed

Online survey to help cattle producers better understand the effect wildlife has on ranching operations

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Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraging cattle producers in the province to fill out an online survey detailing how they’re getting along with wolves, cats, bears and other wildlife on their ranching operations. The Miistakis Institute is conducting the survey to gain a better understanding of the economic impact wildlife – both good and bad […] Read more
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CattleFax Projections Include Improved Weather Conditions and Record Prices

Improved corn supplies should assure lower corn/input costs over the next 12-24 months

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Cattlemen and women gathered today at the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. to hear CattleFax market analysts’ projections for the year ahead. Creighton University Professor Emeritus Art Douglas told the audience he expects improved moisture conditions in the majority of the United States, including improvements of the drought-affected […] Read more
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Newsmakers – for Dec. 12, 2011

Ray Armbrusterof Rossburn was elected president of the Manitoba Beef Producers at the association s annual meeting in Brandon last month. He replacesMajor Jay Fox,who was one of four retiring directors that had reached the limit of three consecutive two-year terms. Fox moves to past-president on the executive along with vice-president Mac McRae,treasurerTheresa Zukand secretaryTrevor […] Read more

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