sustainability Archives | Canadian Cattlemen

Grains sector backed to develop export rejection insurance

Code of practice for 'sustainable' crops also in works

By GFM Staff, GFM Network News February 12, 2020

The organization representing Canada’s crops sector will get public funding to develop an insurance plan against the “unpredictability” of export customers. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, speaking Wednesday at the CropConnect conference in Winnipeg, announced over $430,000 for the Canada Grains Council to develop a pilot insurance product for grain exporters. Such an insurance plan […] Read more

Crops, Pulses, Reuters

Starbucks to add more plant-based food in latest green push

By Hilary Russ, Richa Naidu January 21, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — Starbucks Corp. aims to add more plant-based food and drinks to its menu as part of the company’s latest plan to become more environmentally friendly, CEO Kevin Johnson said on Tuesday, prompting a surge in shares of Beyond Meat Inc. Over the past year, with the rise of companies including Beyond […] Read more

Native prairie near Hanley, Sask. The Sask Stock Growers Association has started a foundation to conserve agricultural lands, advance education, relieve poverty and help disaster victims.

Features, Livestock

Joining the conversation

While beef producers are on the front line of issues such as antibiotic use and greenhouse gases, their voices still aren’t being heard

By Piper Whelan January 20, 2020

Crystal Mackay was surprised to learn that a national event with beef on the menu didn’t have any beef producers at the table. Food Day Canada was created in 2003 to give Canadian beef a boost, and it’s now held annually on the first Saturday in August. Chefs across the country from small restaurants to […] Read more

News, News Roundup

Leader in agricultural education recognized by United Nations

Public Trust: News Roundup from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Piper Whelan December 16, 2019

For Lindsey Verhaeghe, educating youth about agriculture is critical as the divide between the industry and the general public grows. Her commitment to teaching young people about agriculture through interactive games was recently recognized with a prestigious award from the United Nations. Verhaeghe was one of 10 recipients of the United Nations Global Compact 2019 […] Read more

Stephen Hughes on his Longview ranch while filming a McDonald’s commercial about beef sustainability.

News

McDonald’s names Flagship Farmer, celebrates commitment to Canadian beef

First-ever recipient recognized for innovative ranching practices

By Staff, Supplied/Press release December 12, 2019

On Dec. 10, McDonald’s Canada announced Stephen Hughes of Chinook Ranch as its first-ever Canadian representative for the company’s Flagship Farmer Program. Hughes was selected for his long-term commitment to innovative ranching practices, including year-round, rotational grazing techniques. As McDonald’s Canada’s Flagship Farmer, Hughes will inspire and inform fellow ranchers, share his experiences, showcase the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

McDonald’s reiterates beef support during Beyond Meat test-drive

By GFM Staff September 30, 2019

The world’s biggest burger chain has aimed to reassure Canadian beef producers that its trial run of a plant-based burger doesn’t mark a retreat from the company’s primary protein. McDonald’s CEO John Betts, in a statement issued Friday directly to “our valued partners in the beef industry,” said he wants beef producers “to hear from […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Farming insects may solve one problem, create others

By Thin Lei Win January 14, 2019

Rome | Thomson Reuters Foundation — Insects have great potential as an alternative source of protein, but further research is urgently needed before mass production begins in order to avoid environmental disaster, Swedish researchers warned Monday. There is currently an “overwhelming lack of knowledge” on basic questions such as suitable species, their housing and feed […] Read more

Beyond the burger, how is the beef industry going to embrace the consumer in their community?

Comment/Columns, Straight from the hip

Casting a wider net

Straight from the hip with Brenda Schoepp

By Brenda Schoepp August 15, 2018

In the beef industries’ quest to align with “sustainable” I would question from a health and wellness perspective if delivering sustainable through a hamburger is considered socially responsible. Are we leading children towards obesity and a heavy reliance on carbohydrates through the promotion of fast food? Is the beef industry defying the consumers’ fear of […] Read more

The Olds Technical Access Centre aims to spark innovations that improve livestock production.

Features, Livestock

A Technical Access Centre for livestock production

Key industry issues focus on production efficiency, animal health and welfare and environmental sustainability

By Heather Smith Thomas July 10, 2018

The Canadian government has been setting up a number of Technical Access Centre (TAC) research programs to aid several industrial sectors. The first TACs were created in 2011 as part of the College and Community Innovation Program. In September 2017, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced development of a series […] Read more

Adapting grazing plans for your ranch requires consideration of climatic conditions and the yearly variances that can occur.

Features, Forages

Good grazing means manage for what you want

Soil and grass health is vital to achieve sustainability in our cattle industry

By Dr. Ron Clarke May 2, 2018

For many, rangeland represents a tough, unresponsive “thing” that resists use and abuse with unlimited regeneration potential. Good cattlemen know that the actual restoration potential of rangeland and pasture is limited. Preservation and rejuvenation of rangeland must be carefully managed. Soil and grass health is an earmark for the cattle industry and a vital signal […] Read more

Coronavirus stalls talks with China on canola ban

Fund traders still bearish on canola

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat, corn close lower after early gains

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