An independent agency is needed to coordinate temporary and migrant labour policy, says a Senate committee report released yesterday.
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Senate proposes third-party Commission to address systemic TFW issues
Condolences to Harvey family
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Our condolences to the Harvey family of Hi-Valley Limousin at 100 Mile House, B.C., on the loss of David Harvey. Harvey is survived by his wife Linda and daughters, Bobbi, Karen and Tanya, along with their families and numerous grandchildren. Harvey was born in Princeton, B.C., the oldest of five children. During his upbringing, his […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Cool and unsettled weather across the Prairies
For this forecast period, well, it's a bit of a mess. Overall, it looks like we could be stuck in a cool, wet pattern until the end of the month.
Federal budget includes positives and negatives for beef industry
From the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2024 federal budget came down on April 16 and it’s clear our advocacy efforts are making a difference. In late March, the government announced the advanced payment program will have a $250,000 interest-free limit for the 2024 program year. We are also glad to see that the government will continue to review the advanced […] Read more
Franklin joins Agribition, Stone enters Hall of Fame
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Breanna Franklin joins Agribition Canadian Western Agribition would like to welcome Breanna Franklin to the team as marketing and communications manager. Franklin joins the team with a diverse marketing background including social media and has her MBA in management. Stewart Stone joins Hall of Fame Congratulations to Stewart Stone from Canadian Western Agribition and all […] Read more
France revamps pesticide reduction plan in wake of farmer unrest
Paris | Reuters – France unveiled on Monday a revised plan to halve pesticide use in the European Union’s biggest agricultural producer, pledging to adopt an EU indicator and boost research into alternatives in a nod to grievances voiced in farmer protests this year. Why it’s important Environmental regulation was one of the main factors […] Read more
Push to protect native grasslands picks up steam
[UPDATED: May 2, 2024] The drive to protect native grasslands on the Canadian Prairies is gaining momentum. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, is working to create the Grasslands Conservation Initiative. Canadian Cattle Association president Nathan Phinney says they have seen too much native […] Read more
From the archives: Goldenview Farms era draws to close
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousin Association shared the following story below from its breed archives. The Goldenview dispersal was held August 13, 1988, at the farm near High River, Alta. The 104.75 lots on offer grossed $998,350 to average $9,530. The decision to disperse the Goldenview herd was a difficult one for Jim and Ruth McBride and […] Read more
Canadian Angus Association is hiring
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Angus Association is hiring for the position of genomic services advisor. This role is a customer service role, helping Angus members across the country. For more information or to apply contact the Canadian Angus Association at cdnangus.ca.
New Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, CCA holds AGM
NewsMakers from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Coleman Nixdorff was raised east of Airdrie, Alta., on a mixed grain and seedstock/commercial cattle operation, YV Ranch, which focuses on high-quality Hereford genetics. He earned an undergraduate degree in animal sciences and a masters degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan. Nixdorff works as the chief operations officer […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
