Syngenta Seeds is promoting a new corn feed product that it says will increase feed efficiency in beef cattle, milk production in dairy cows and reduce methane emissions. Animal scientist John Goeser has been working with Syngenta as a consultant evaluating the company’s Enogen corn feed in the dairy industry. “There had been a bit […] Read more
Beef cattle
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Packers have hammer The seasonal shift of leverage from the packer to the cattle feeder has not […] Read more
Cow-calf future in question
A rancher who sent a tweet underlining the increasingly unsustainable financial situation facing many of his fellow cow-calf producers wants to spark a conversation he said some people are trying to avoid. “They’ve got cattle and they know that maybe the writing’s on the wall,” said Sean McGrath of Round Rock Ranching southeast of Vermilion, […] Read more
Producer takes chess approach to cattle operation
Recent exhibitor at Farmfair International says he attends the show more to talk to people than to win in the show ring
Barry Lehmann likes to play chess because he enjoys doing things that make him think. The same attitude of careful deliberation and strategy that it takes to win the game is how the 53-year-old producer seems to approach his cow-calf operation near Rosthern, Sask. “You try to be more efficient, you try to be more […] Read more
Farmfair provides chance to compete
One of the top events on the calendars of beef producers across Western Canada has concluded its second year under new management. Farmfair International was expected to attract thousands of visitors Nov. 9-12 to what it described as Canada’s richest livestock and agricultural show. “I think Farmfair is significant in that it provides the outlet […] Read more
Best to plan now for animal disease outbreak
Ensuring a strategy has been developed before an emergency occurs makes response and recovery easier for producers
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — How quickly could you come up with a list of who has been on your farm or ranch in the last couple weeks? A strong preparedness plan would include a record of visitors and animal movement, both on and off the property, to save steps during an emergency, producers heard at […] Read moreCanfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Packers have plenty Fed prices typically gain seasonal price momentum through the fourth quarter and into the […] Read more
Residents raise stink over feedlot’s proposed biodigester
Alta. project expected to turn manure and food waste into fertilizer and energy; neighbours worry about smell and traffic
A proposed multimillion-dollar biodigester facility in Alberta that will turn feedlot manure and grocery store food waste into fertilizer and renewable natural gas is being opposed by some residents of Foothills County. The project at the Rimrock Feeders feedlot near High River has sparked fears it will harm property values by producing foul odours and […] Read more
Sask. gov’t clarifies new wording in Crown land leases
Cattle producers who lease land from the province were confused about changes outlined in a recent letter they received
The Saskatchewan government has clarified a recent notice that went out to cattle producers who lease Crown land. Producers were confused about changes outlined in the letter, which changed billing dates and addressed the use of personal information. The notice said the annual rent would be due Oct. 1 from now on and that interest […] Read more
Senate report calls for Fraser Valley flood plan
Ag committee concludes all levels of government must work together to protect the B.C. region from future devastation
Governments must join forces to develop a flood control plan for British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and protect farmers and communities there, said a federal Senate committee. “At the rate that Canada is warming, we know major floods will reoccur and the damage they cause would be much worse,” said Ontario senator Robert Black, chair of […] Read more
