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Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature anomalies in degrees Celsius for the week centred on Sept. 27. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

La Nina could return cold, snowy tradition to Prairies

By Terry Fries October 5, 2017

CNS Canada — The world’s major weather forecasters predict a slightly better than 50 per cent chance that a La Nina weather pattern will occur this fall and winter. Most Prairie farmers could see good things happening if the system does materialize, because La Nina systems tend to bring what many people think of as […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock, Weather

Manitoba to axe limits on hog barns

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 17, 2017

UPDATED, March 20 — Manitoba’s restrictions on hog barn and manure storage construction are set to be shelved by way of an omnibus “red tape reduction” bill. Provincial Finance Minister Cameron Friesen on Thursday introduced Bill 24 for first reading. Among its 15 proposed amendments to various pieces of legislation, the bill would repeal two […] Read more

History, Our History

History: Another hard winter story

Reprinted from the March 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 15, 2016

Another Hard Winter Story By Cecil H. Stockdale, Maple Creek, Sask. ‘Winter as I remember it, started on about November 20th and continued without much of a letup until well into March, 1907. Snow got to be over four feet deep and badly crusted and if records were kept, I consider that January 1907 was […] Read more

Features, Livestock

The trick with winter water to keep your cattle drinking

By Steve Kenyon November 26, 2015

The leaves are turning a bit early this year and we are gearing up for another winter season here at Greener Pastures. The “drought of 2015 has taken its toll on producers in our area. My neighbour stated to me that he has not seen it this dry in 55 years. Hay is very expensive so […] Read more

Hay, Livestock

Do you have enough cattle feed this winter?

You may have more than you think

By Duane McCartney November 10, 2015

We will always have to face drought. It’s inevitable. This past year is no exception. The biggest question you need to ask yourself as a cow-calf operator is, “DO I HAVE ENOUGH FEED TO GET THROUGH THE WINTER?” You need to take an inventory of your stored feed and then calculate backwards to see how […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Crops, Markets, Weather

World weather worth watching as winter hits Canada

By Jade Markus October 14, 2015

CNS Canada –– Harvest is wrapping up in Western Canada, but seeding is just starting in other parts of the world. Here are a few of the top market influencers traders and farmers are watching heading into winter. El Nino in the Southern Hemisphere – The Southern Hemisphere is starting its wheat growing season, said […] Read more

Cow-Calf, Features

What to do about cold stress in newborns

By Heather Smith Thomas January 29, 2015

Calves born in cold weather may suffer adverse effects if they are unable to get right up and nurse before they become chilled. Dr. Steve Hendrick of Coaldale Veterinarians, Coaldale, Alta., says anyone calving during winter has to deal with these issues and it can be a challenge. “Make sure you have lots of bedding […] Read more

News Roundup

Health: Hypothermia in newborn calves

February 26, 2014

Given the weather of recent weeks, hypothermia in newborn calves is a pretty legitimate concern, especially at this time of year. Tracey Renelt of South Dakota State University says the mortality in U.S. beef herds from birth to weaning ranges from three to seven per cent. The majority of these deaths occur within the first […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

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La Nina could return cold, snowy tradition to Prairies

Manitoba to axe limits on hog barns

History: Another hard winter story

The trick with winter water to keep your cattle drinking

Do you have enough cattle feed this winter?

World weather worth watching as winter hits Canada

What to do about cold stress in newborns

Health: Hypothermia in newborn calves

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