Feb. 24 marks two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It seems like a short time, but it has caused huge upheaval in our society. Hundreds of thousands have died and millions have lost their homes.
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War teaches Ukrainian farmers tough lessons
As the war approaches its second anniversary, the farmers who adapted earliest have been in the best position to survive
Canadian Beef Breeds Council elects board
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
At their annual meeting held during Canadian Western Agribition, the Canadian Beef Breeds Council membership elected their 2023-24 board of directors. New directors elected to the board are Eddie Marsman, current president of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association and Andy Schuepbach, a current director of the Canadian Hereford Association. Re-elected to the board were Kevin Blair, […] Read more
New Cattle Young Leaders, Lakeland College gets $1 million donation
NewsMakers from the February 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Adeleen Bolduc is a fifth-generation Alberta rancher. She ranches alongside her husband, Mat, and three kids at Cudlobe Angus West near Stavely, Alta., where they raise purebred Black Angus with Mat’s family. Bolduc also runs commercial Angus cows with her mom near Cereal, Alta. Feeder cattle and her oilfield maintenance job […] Read more
Canada Beef highlights beef nutrition with new resource
Canada Beef has just come out with a new resource on their website about the nutrition of beef. But instead of focusing on the general public, they aim to inform cattle producers. “It just kind of came about as part of some conversations with producers, and kind of an awareness that they don’t always get […] Read more
Canadian Simmental Association recognizes breeders
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In 2017, the Canadian Simmental Association established the Award of Excellence program to showcase and recognize breeders who exhibit registered Simmental seed stock across Canada each year. We are once again pleased to announce this year’s top five Award of Excellence females and bulls. The 2023 Canadian Simmental Association Award of Excellence Female was GVR […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Warm weather returns
Issued Jan. 24, 2024, covering Jan. 24 to 31
For this forecast period, it looks like our weather pattern will undergo a shift back to the mild pattern we experienced at the beginning of the winter. It also looks like the warm weather will stick around for at least a couple of weeks. The million-dollar question is whether we will see another outbreak of cold arctic air, or will we see an early start to spring? Well, if I knew that answer to that, I would be rich, but I don’t think winter is over quite yet.
Share concerns, build relationships with MPs, lobbyist says
Stay informed and hold representatives to account regardless of affiliation, farmers hear
“Meet with your member of Parliament annually. That’s how you inform politicians. That’s where you can gain some real momentum and leverage. It only takes one MP to stand up at caucus and say I visited my constituents and this is the big issue,” said Dave Carey.
Agribition sees highest attendance in 18 years
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition saw a total attendance of 142,807 for the 2023 show, which took place November 20-25, 2023. This number is the highest attendance CWA has seen since 2005, and up 19 per cent from 2022. On the show side of things, GVR Miss Peppa 21J took the Supreme Champion female title, with heifer […] Read more
News from the Salers’ 50th anniversary celebrations
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Salers Association of Canada marked their 50th during Farmfair International in Edmonton, Alta., in November. Festivities kicked off with the Purebred and Optimizer Salers Show on November 8, with Dawn Wilson judging. Results follow: Congratulations to all the breeders and exhibitors. On Thursday, the Neogen Cattlemen’s Choice took place and the judges crowned Grand […] Read more
Condolences to Cory Nolan’s family and friends
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hamiota Feedlot said goodbye to Cory Nolan in November, and the following notice is a lightly edited version of the feedlot’s tribute. Nolan began working with the feedlot in 2008. His passion for cattle and the industry led him to make countless contributions to Hamiota’s operation. His commitment, character and devotion meant that he was […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
