The prolific weed has been found across the Prairies with resistance to Group 2, Group 9 and now Group 4 herbicides
Producers looking for good news out of the latest Alberta survey of kochia resistance on the Prairies are going to be disappointed. The stubborn weed continues to show how tough it is against any herbicide. Group 2 herbicide-resistant kochia first showed up on the Prairies in 1988 and has since become so widespread that all […] Read moreBeef cattle
Proposed Alta. feedlot loses appeal to NRCB
A proposed feedlot in central Alberta will need to look to the courts if it wants to continue its battle to build near Pigeon Lake after an appeal of a regulatory decision was flatly denied by the Natural Resources Conservation Board. G&S Cattle filed an appeal of the NRCB decision in September, which argued its […] Read more
Low stress is best when moving cow-calf pairs
The separation of pairs on the trail often results in animals bawling and leaving the herd seeking their mother or calf
It’s sometimes easier to trail cattle rather than haul them to a new pasture, depending on the distance involved. Some people use quads but in many situations, cattle are moved using horseback riders, especially if the herd is being moved across open country with difficult terrain. When cows with calves are trailed, they often get […] Read more
Climate program focuses on grazing
Young farmers and ranchers expected to benefit the most from federal program; rotational grazing to be key component
A federal program that provides up to $75,000 per applicant to help producers tackle climate change by improving farming practices will especially benefit young farmers and ranchers, says an expert. Although the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) aims to help all qualifying applicants, it can be a challenge for younger or first-generation farmers, said Greg […] Read more
Idea floated to improve feedlot water quality
Researchers test ability of man-made islands to remove smells, antibiotics and heavy metals from feedlot holding ponds
The ability of man-made floating islands to control odour and contaminants in feedlot holding ponds is being tested in Alberta. Scientists are researching the ability of the islands, which are planted with vegetation, to remove smells, antibiotics and heavy metals. “This is really exploiting what nature does best to improve water quality,” said Daniel Karran, […] Read more
Sexually transmitted infections can hurt bull performance
Bulls can be long-term carriers of various infectious bacteria and parasites that can potentially cause a loss of fertility in cow-calf herds. Some of these pathogens are transmitted through sexual activity and can lead to early embryonic loss or abortion, which results in a higher percentage of cows being open at pregnancy testing time. I […] Read more
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. Fed market sets record Over the span of six weeks the Canadian dollar has declined roughly five […] Read more
U.S. experiences boom in beef, pork exports
The U.S. is the world’s top beef exporter with sales of $6.19 billion in the first half of 2022, ahead of Brazil’s $6.14 billion
America’s red meat exports are booming, says an industry official. The United States shipped a record US$18.7 billion worth of pork and beef products around the world in 2021 and is on pace to exceed that total this year. Beef exports have topped $1 billion in six of the seven months that data is available […] Read more
Bud Williams left low-stress stockmanship legacy
Producers taught to learn to ‘read’ what an animal is saying and change position so it wants to go in the desired direction
Now and then, someone comes along with ideas that change the way people do things and sometimes even change an industry. Bud Williams was that kind of person. His unique methods of handling cattle are becoming known and adapted by dairy and beef producers because they are easier on the animals and the people who […] Read more
Williams’ life dedicated to handling
Bud Williams was born in 1932 on a farm in southern Oregon, where his family had horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, hogs and poultry and raised grain and hay. “I met him at a country square dance. We’d been married for 60 years when he died in 2012,” says his wife, Eunice. “After we […] Read more
