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Green needle grass in a pasture of native prairie near Hanley, Sask. Plants function differently within diverse polycutures than monocultures.
Features, Management

Essentials for profitable ranching: Part one

What makes a profitable ranch? Burke Teichert introduces his five ‘essentials’ and unpacks the first two

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Since the end of World War Two, we have been developing a ranching and farming culture more dependent on fossil fuel, iron, synthetic fertilizers and chemicals. Early on those inputs (tractors, vehicles, equipment, seed, fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, etc.) were relatively inexpensive. During the last 60 years, those input prices have increased more rapidly than the […] Read more
To achieve an effective outcome, it’s important to have a strong sense and understanding of self before having strong positive interactions with others, suggests one author.
Comment/Columns, Depth of Field

VIDEO: It’s all about the people

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

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In the last few weeks, I have had the pleasure of touring around all three of our westernmost provinces for grazing plan workshops, holistic management courses and sessions related to the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. It still strikes me that we really are in the best industry in the best country and it is all […] Read more
VIDEO: Kaizen and continuous improvement
Comment/Columns, Depth of Field

VIDEO: Kaizen and continuous improvement

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

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Kaizen is the Japanese concept of continuous improvement. Kai means change and zen means for the better. It applies to all areas of life and can be part of a strategic planning initiative. Kaizen is based on the idea that small, ongoing, positive changes can reap significant improvements. It’s typically founded on co-operation and commitment […] Read more
Making money for the farm or from the farm?
News, News Roundup

Making money for the farm or from the farm?

Business Management: Ensure that you have a firm grasp of your numbers for better decision-making

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This article was originally published by the Beef Cattle Research Council at beefresearch.ca.  Are you making money FOR the farm or FROM the farm?  If you are relying on off-farm income to cover the day-to-day expenses on the farm, you are subsidizing the farm with off-farm income — in other words, making money for the […] Read more
Dave Pratt, past owner of Ranch Management Consultants, teaches a Ranching for Profit workshop at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, B.C.
Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Ranching for Profit challenges paradigms

This business management course draws repeat customers from the ranching community

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In 2014, Brett McRae was looking for mentorship as he worked to grow his ranch, located near Brandon, Man. He was picked as a mentee for the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Mentorship Program and told his mentor what he was looking to do with his ranch and how he wanted to expand and change. His […] Read more
Along with creating a culture of safety, the beef industry aims to cut serious, fatal and fatigue-related incidents by 1.5 per cent per year by 2030 and support education, awareness and improvements in farm and ranch safety.
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: A snapshot of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

From the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Advocacy is a big part of what we do and how we communicate recommendations to policy-makers matters. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) takes a team approach, and we strive to share how current and emerging issues can affect the various sectors within our industry. Our goal is to always bring workable solutions to government for […] Read more
Accrued financial statements contain information on gross margins, contribution margins, operating income and net income.
Features, Livestock

Taking care of beef business

Whether you’re thinking about incorporating or wondering if you should switch to accrual-based accounting, here are a few things to consider

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Beef producers can be more profitable by controlling costs and, if the circumstances are right, incorporating their operations. Two virtual presentations by BDO Canada representatives on Beef Day at the Grey-Bruce Farmers’ Week earlier this year provided participants with tips and advice on how to optimize their bottom lines. Maggie Van Camp moderated the presentations […] Read more
Reaching out to other ranchers who have encountered similar situations can help you get through "the dip" after making a change in your operation.
Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, News Roundup

AUDIO: How to quit smart or push through using ‘the dip’

Change isn't easy, but just knowing that the dip exists can help you get through tough spots

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Most beef producers have been there. You’ve made a major management decision and at some point, it just doesn’t seem to be working out. You’re at a crossroads: do you quit while you’re ahead or do you power through, possibly throwing good money after bad? Famed management guru Seth Godin has a name for this […] Read more
Managing your time
Comment/Columns, Depth of Field

Managing your time

Time is precious. Are you using it wisely?

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Years ago at a conference, I participated in a world time clock exercise. Significant global events were mapped out on a straight line and participants stood on each of the spots and popped balloons in keeping with the occurrence of the major events. It was clear that much had happened in the last couple of […] Read more
Your strategic plan should be inclusive and have as much involvement as possible.
Comment/Columns, Depth of Field

Now is the time for strategic planning

Gather your ideas and then prioritize what is needed in the near-term

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The year 2021 will be marked for a few things. Of course, it is year two of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many of us in Western Canada, it will also go down as a drought year, and how the pattern is going to continue is as yet unknown. What else is 2021 going to be […] Read more

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