Tyler Fulton is passionate about the cattle industry and has been involved with the Manitoba Beef Producers since 2019 and the Canadian Cattle Association since 2020.

New Canadian Cattle Association president focused on trade risk

Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association

Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association

As a cattle rancher himself, Tyler Fulton is passionate about serving his fellow farmers and ranchers. In March of 2025, he was named the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association at the annual general meeting in Ottawa, Ont., allowing him to do so even more. “I really feel fortunate to be in this role, […] Read more

A restaurant-goer snaps a photo of a dish featuring beef. Certified sustainable beef is gaining traction in the market place, but a supply crunch makes it tough for restaurants and retailers to meet demand.

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef faces supply crunch

As demand has increased for beef from certified-sustainable farms and ranches, supply has fallen behind

It’s been over 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was established, and though the roundtable has made progress, it has also run into challenges. While producer uptake in the program was strong at the start, it has petered off, causing concern. The roundtable’s goal is to encourage sustainable beef production in Canada, […] Read more


Pasture grazing is a huge part of Andreas Scheurer’s land and herd management plan for his small Swiss beef operation in the Bernese Seeland region of Switzerland.

Animal welfare a priority at small beef processors

Peace of mind top of mind for small beef slaughterhouses in Switzerland and Canada

Andreas Scheurer knows his cattle slaughter process is not for everyone. The fourth-generation farmer raises a small herd of Aubrac cows for direct sale from his farm in Kallnach, Switzerland, and works as a full-time agronomist at the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences in Zollikofen. His focus is giving his cows the best […] Read more

A cow and calf graze on a prairie in Western Canada

How AgriStability can help purebred beef cattle producers weather an uncertain marketplace

As tax season approaches, MNP accountants suggest seedstock beef producers take another look at AgriStability and explain how to make the program work for their farms

Purebred beef producers face many risks, including fluctuations in market demand and the rising costs of feed and labour. Producing market-ready animals already requires significant investments of time, effort and money — and you need to take the right steps to offset these risks and ensure your operation continues to thrive in an uncertain marketplace. […] Read more



U.S. facing crucial beef shortages

U.S. facing crucial beef shortages

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

The shrinking U.S. beef cow herd is raising more concern in the beef industry. Many observers wonder whether there will be enough cattle in the next two years to fill feedlots and beef processing plants and enough beef to satisfy consumer demand. There are no signs that producers have stopped sending more beef cows to […] Read more



A cow stands near a spot fire, likely from one of the recent deadly wildfires, fuelled by high winds near Canadian, Texas, on March 2, 2024.

Weather having devastating effects on U.S. cattle producers

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

I have reported on the livestock industry in several countries for just over 40 years. I can say with certainty that weather extremes in North America surpass those of any other continent except Australia. The latter appears to have cycles of devastating drought followed by flooding. North America gets both extremes and a lot more as […] Read more


U.S. beef demand coming in stronger than anticipated

U.S. beef demand coming in stronger than anticipated

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

Beef demand appears to be stronger than expected in the first quarter of 2024. There is a higher probability that the economic momentum will continue into the second and third quarters before softening late in the October through December period. Consumer spending at U.S. grocery stores and restaurants was higher than expected during January. In […] Read more