Purely Purebred – for Jan. 10, 2011

As of press time and before I left for Mexico, Bill Jackson of Tullamore Angus had identified the young man in the photo of the Nov. issue as Dave Hasson from Ontario. Our condolences go out to Dave and Angie Hasson on the loss of her sister in November. The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) development […] Read more

NEWSMAKERS – for Dec. 6, 2010

Jay Foxof Eddystone was reelected to a second term as president of the Manitoba Beef Producers during their annual meeting in Brandon last month. Joining him on the executive are: first vice-presidentRay Armbrusterof Rossburn; second vice-presidentTrevor Atchisonof Pipestone; finance chairTheresa Zukof Arborg and secretaryMac McRaeof Stonewall. The Manitoba Beef Producers is the new name of […] Read more


Purely Purebred – for Dec. 6, 2010

How about this young 4-H’er? He went on to make his mark as a successful seedstock producer in several different breeds. We still see him around the barns from time to time. Well the “old eagle eyes” have identified the young man in the November picture as Fred Noad. Both George Buttimer and David Bell […] Read more

Newsmakers – for Nov. 8, 2010

Ian Wishart,a cattle and grain farmer from Portage la Prairie, suddenly resigned last month as president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ Association, Manitoba’s general farm organization. No reason was given for his surprise announcement at the time although there was speculation he might be preparing to take a run at provincial politics for the Conservative […] Read more


PURELY PUREBRED – for Nov. 8, 2010

Here is your mystery picture — a long-time cattle breeder that many of you may know, but this picture is 44 years old, so get your thinking caps on. Last reports were this fellow and his wife still run a few purebred cows. I often get emails or phone calls from readers letting me know […] Read more

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Well, Fellow Cattlewomen And Cattlemen, The “blast From The Past” Picture This Month Has A Number Of People You Should Know, But They Will Look A Little Different Now. How Many Can You Identify?

‘Steaks for Soldiers’ program seeks further support

Purely Purebred: News from the October 2010 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

In the Oct. 4 issue the two young people are (l. to r.) Lois (Gordon) McRae and Blair McRae showing Grand and Reserve Champion steers respectively. You know the old saying “if you can’t beat’ em… join ’em.” Well that is what Blair did! The picture was taken in 1970 in Brandon, I believe. Due […] Read more

Canadian Simmental Association holds annual meeting

Purely Purebred: News from the October 2010 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Simmental Association annual meeting was held Sat., Oct. 9 at the Hotel Victorin in Victoriaville, Quebec to coincide with Expo Boeuf, Quebec’s largest beef show. The events started on Friday with the National YCSA Classic, followed by a banquet and YCSA Calendar Auction. Saturday began with the Expo-Boeuf Simmental Show, with the CSA […] Read more


Our Cover Photo By Debbie Furber

Hereford breeders look to the next 150 years……………8 Feeding fall pastures……………………………………………… 14 The benefits of processing cows in the fall……………… 16 Proving the power of information…………………………. 18 To bale graze or not?…………………………………………… 22 One stop for livestock…………………………………………… 24 Where beef comes from………………………………………….. 28 Quality starts here……………………………………………….. 33 COMMENT………………………………………. 4 NEWSMAKERS…………………………………. 6 HOLISTIC RANCHING……………………….. 30 STRAIGHT […] Read more

CAA Reports – for Oct. 4, 2010

As I write this column, I am enroute to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the oral submissions of the WTO challenge of the mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL) legislation implemented in the U. S. in 2008. COOL has reduced the competitiveness of Canadian live cattle in the U. S. market, which has in turn, negatively affected our […] Read more


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