forage research plots in Quebec

Evaluating forage performance in different environments

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

About 20 years ago, Doug Wray drove in from Irricana, Alta., for an informal meeting at the Alberta Beef Producers’ office, where I worked at the time. He asked why the beef industry didn’t fund more forage breeding. Back then, the usual beef industry response to forage breeding proposals was “Let the government and forage […] Read more

two people conducting a prescribed burn of grasses

Reintroducing fire to Saskatchewan pastures

Prescribed burns can be effective at 
revitalizing native grasslands when done right

Pastures evolve over time. Woody plants and shrubs, which cattle can’t eat, may encroach on natural grasses. Invasive species, such as Kentucky bluegrass, may also move in, cutting into native grass productivity. One way of managing this is through fire. At the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference, Eric Lamb and Renny Grilz presented recent research regarding […] Read more


Getting your cattle to the right place, at the right time, for the right length of time and for the right reasons can optimize both animal and plant performance.

VIDEO: Doing the math on cattle grazing

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

An integral component of good grazing management is tracking yield or production. It is how we project carrying capacity and adjust for drier or wetter conditions. It’s also an important part of the planning process. When we switch to a more intensive grazing approach, with multiple paddocks and grazing periods based on plant recovery, tracking […] Read more

a cow wearing a virtual fencing collar

Virtual fencing for beef cattle gains momentum in Canada

With virtual fencing companies gaining steam, it is important to know the work that is being done in Canada

With virtual fencing companies gaining steam, it is important 
to know the work that is being done in Canada

Virtual fencing is growing rapidly as more companies are sprouting up with variations of the technology and more trials are happening across the country. For producers interested in adopting virtual fencing, understanding the differences between technologies, Canadian research and associated costs is crucial. Vence In 2022, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association were looking for a […] Read more


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

Forage brassica growing in a demonstration plot.

No recipe, only guidelines, to cover crops

There are many factors to consider when growing cover crops

More farmers and ranchers are looking at cover crops for many reasons, ranging from animal health, to reducing erosion, to capturing moisture. But how can people make them work on their operation? Kevin Elmy sees the benefits of a more hands-on approach to cover crop management. Through Cover Crops Canada, he talks with farmers and […] Read more


Jerry Baerg at the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing in Edmonton

Farmer incorporates cattle into grain operation to boost soil health

Jerry Baerg focuses on sustainability through the five soil health principles

When Jerry Baerg first came to the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing years ago, he was just starting to think about regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices. Now, he is well-known in the industry for his work in this sphere.  At the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing in Edmonton, Alta., […] Read more

Replacement heifers on the McRae operation. Brett McRae says they decided to sell the purebred herd, and focus on the replacement heifers and commercial cow herd, to conserve resources.

Manitoba rancher manages change through education

Adapting to a changing industry is pivotal for cattle producers. Brett McRae makes this a priority on his operation

Brett McRae, a rancher from Brandon, Man., recognizes how necessary versatility is in a changing industry. “Where’s the need? What is the market telling us that it’s looking for, and how can we provide that?” he says. In recent years he has made changes to his operation to continue striving for success. Simplifying McRae operates […] Read more