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Both Canadian barley and U.S. corn markets will be extremely sensitive to weather conditions and yield projections.
Market talk, Markets

Corn and barley feed market outlook

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

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Feedlot operators and feed grain traders are focusing on new crop production. The USDA held their annual Agriculture Outlook Forum on February 27 and they expect U.S. farmers to increase corn planted area by 3.4 million acres. In Canada, traders and government analysts are expecting a year-over-year increase in barley acres from three per cent […] Read more
cattle eating from a trough in a feedlot
Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Nutrition

Reducing ration sorting by feedlot cattle

Cattle sort their feed based on a variety of factors

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Diets fed to finishing cattle in Western Canada typically consist of more than 80 per cent barley grain and less than 15 per cent forage on a dry matter (DM) basis, along with minerals, vitamins and byproducts. These diets are inherently dry, enabling separation of individual ingredients at the time of delivery and as cattle […] Read more
a calf grazing in a green pasture
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Research on the Record

Vaccines: Use as directed

Research On the Record with Reynold Bergen

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Calves are born with a completely naive immune system. Unlike other species, cows don’t pass any immune protection onto their offspring during pregnancy. That’s why it’s so critical for calves to consume at least two litres of high-quality colostrum soon after birth, to give them some protection while their own immune system develops. The calf’s […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Markets, Prime cuts

Tariffs threaten trade upheavals in North American beef industry

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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The imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports to the U.S., and retaliatory tariffs by the two countries, are likely to cause significant trade upheavals throughout North America until they are removed. The U.S., as previously announced, imposed its tariffs on March 3 after delaying its move for 30 days. The […] Read more
Dave Solverson and his grandson, Ethan Solverson, stand in the middle of a group of steers destined for the packers.
Beef Cattle, News, People

Over a hundred years of ranching along the Battle River

The Solverson family’s ancestors settled near Camrose, Alta., in the 1880s, and they’re still 
ranching in the area today

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Ranching in the middle of central Alberta’s grain country, with inches-deep topsoil and flat, open fields, may not be traditional cattle country, but it has worked for the Solverson family for more than a century. Ranching amongst their mainly grain farming neighbours does have its benefits, said brothers Dave and Ken Solverson of Camrose, Alta. […] Read more
Close-Up of Hereford Cow Eye
CCA reports, News

Knowns and unknowns for Canada’s beef industry in 2025

CCA Reports, from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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As I write this column at the beginning of the new year, I’ve reflected on the similarities between cattle production and geopolitics — and how the political world affects our sector along with the entire economy. As of this writing, there is so much uncertainty in the political world. An unpredictable president-elect is making waves […] Read more
Sarah and Chad Hunt standing in an abbatoir with beef carcasses
Beef Cattle, Management, News

Beef producers create their own supply chain in rural Ontario

When an abattoir closed in their area, Sarah and Chad Hunt saw an opportunity

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When a new opportunity presents itself, sometimes farmers must take on the challenge. And sometimes it can also mean solving their own problems. When their local abattoir had to cut back on processing capacity due to the owner’s health problems, Sarah Hunt knew this would affect sales of their Limousin beef cattle in Pakenham, Ont. […] Read more
cows grazing corn on a pasture in winter
Cow-Calf, Livestock, Nutrition

Winter feeding tips for beef cows in late gestation

Transitioning late gestation cows to higher-quality forages is a good strategy

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As we begin the New Year and enter the coldest months, many beef cows are in the final third of their gestation period. This is when the fetus experiences its most significant growth. To support this development and ensure the birth of a healthy calf, it is essential to provide the cow with proper nutrition. […] Read more
cow standing on a snowy pasture with mountains in the background
Beef Cattle, Market talk, Markets

Questions surround 2024 cattle market

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

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Feeder and fed cattle traded at historical highs over the past year. I’ve received many calls and emails from cattle producers asking questions regarding the market fundamentals moving forward. Can producers expect prices to stay at higher levels or is the market vulnerable to downside potential? During August and September 2024, there were fears that […] Read more

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