In challenging economic times, it can pay to diversify your business model. For Ross Macdonald of 98 Ranch, this was a strong case for marketing cattle into grass-finishing supply chains. Building resiliency into your business, especially when traditional markets have been challenged, is what Macdonald sees as “probably the least discussed and least understood opportunity” […] Read more
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A deeper look into A&W’s grass-fed Canadian beef initiative
A&W’s announcement to source 100 per cent Canadian grass-fed beef drew criticism from some while providing a new marketing opportunity for many Canadian producers
Supporting 4-H during COVID-19
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: Plus, your 2020 CCIA board of directors
After countless 4-H meetings and speeches near and far, and teaching cattle to lead, kids involved in the 4-H beef project finally have a chance to sell their steers. Now those 4-H kids need your help. COVID-19 has put a stop to live auctions, and the beef kids are looking for other ways to sell […] Read more
Alberta beef industry calls for regulatory change
Policy: News Roundup from the February 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
While the Alberta beef industry has been competitive relative to the U.S., regulations and costs imposed by all three levels of government could dampen that competitiveness in the future, according to a recent report commissioned by the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association and Alberta Beef Producers. The study focused on the beef industries in Kansas, Nebraska […] Read more
Collaboration to continue between Alberta cattle groups
The Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association plans to collaborate with the Alberta Beef Producers on industry initiatives, despite the outcome of the 2018 ABP checkoff plebiscite. Greg Schmidt, ACFA vice chair, reported on the plebiscite results and the New Era Beef Industry Agreement at the organization’s annual general meeting on March 12 in Red Deer, Alta. […] Read more
Comment: Moving on from the plebiscite
From the January 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Alberta Beef Producers plebiscite results were a disappointment for those hoping for a non-refundable provincial check-off. In case you haven’t been following it, here’s a quick summary of the situation. Each year the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) collects $4.50 per head on cattle sold within the province. The national check-off, which supports the Beef […] Read more
Alberta Beef Producers’ plebiscite results in
Associations: News Roundup from the January 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The results of the Alberta Beef Producers’ plebiscite on the future of the producer check-off model were announced at the start of the AGM in December. The tight results, released by the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council, stated that 51.3 per cent voted for a refundable service charge model, while 48.5 per cent voted for […] Read more
Cattlemen welcomes new editor in New Year
NewsMakers from the December 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Lisa Guenther of Livelong, Sask., will become the editor of Canadian Cattlemen in January 2019. She was raised on a commercial cow-calf farm near Bright Sand Lake, Sask., and joined Cattlemen as associate editor in October. Previously she worked as a field editor for Grainews and Country Guide, sister publications to the Cattlemen. She replaces […] Read more
Alberta beef producers to vote on mandatory check-off
Associations: News Roundup from the Oct. 22 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Beef producers in Alberta are encouraged to make their voices heard on the issue of a mandatory check-off by voting during a provincial plebiscite between October 19 and November 13. The vote will determine if the provincial $2 per head check-off should remain refundable or become non-refundable. A return to a non-refundable check-off structure would […] Read more
Water rights dominate Western Stock Growers’ Association meeting
Associations: News Roundup from the April 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The status of historic water rights for Alberta ranchers dominated the 2018 annual meeting of the Western Stock Growers’ Association February 21 in Red Deer, Alta. Newly re-elected WSGA president Aaron Brower introduced the topic after running a two-month battle with provincial officials to avoid the cancellation of his water rights application that was filed […] Read more
Alberta Cattle Feeders approve New Era agreement
Associations: News Roundup from the April 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association will partner with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) on a proposed new breakdown of the provincial producer check-off, with negotiations to continue throughout 2018. This proposal, known as the New Era Beef Industry (NEBI) agreement, was one of the main issues discussed at the ACFA’s recent annual general meeting held in […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
