Limited snowpack this winter combined with low precipitation in previous years has raised the alarm for severe drought conditions on the Prairies this summer. One of the more serious diseases to arise in these challenging weather conditions is anthrax. Caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, anthrax is an ancient and global disease. The earliest references […] Read more
Beef cattle
Maple Leaf consolidates
Maple Leaf Foods will merge its plant and meat protein divisions and plans to expand in the U.S. market, the company says. “With our refreshed strategic blueprint announced today, we are sharpening our execution focus … aligning the talents of our team to leverage the strength of our portfolio of leading brands, leadership in sustainability and world-class assets,” said company […] Read more
Lack of national guidelines for ag carbon offsets flagged
Glacier FarmMedia – A national framework is needed if carbon markets are to be profitable for farmers and companies, a new report says. RBC’s Climate Action 2024 report suggests that Canada lags the United States, Brazil and China in its issuance of forestry and land use carbon credits, a category that would include agriculture, despite Canada’s early […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Good packer interest Alberta fed sales volumes totalled 11,042 head, up 16 percent from the previous week […] Read more
U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. president Joe Biden’s administration has finalized a rule requiring meat, poultry and eggs labelled as a U.S. product to come from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the country. The rule, proposed last March, is a victory for U.S. ranchers who argued for years that use of the voluntary label […] Read more
Alta. beef producers target checkoff
CALGARY — Alberta Beef Producers is going to take another run at making its checkoff non-refundable. Members passed a resolution at its recent annual meeting directing the organization to take steps to move away from a refundable checkoff. Related stories: Alta. beef producers reduce CCA contribution ABP ponders cut to CCA funding ABP check-off refunds […] Read more
Animal ag concerns cannot be ignored
What does it mean to do the right thing? A Western Producer editorial, “Doing right thing best way to counter anti-meat threat,” in the Jan. 25 issue raised some very important issues. Farms that breed and raise animals for their meat are now under pressure to change practices. These farms are also important businesses, both […] Read more
Danish farmers worry about planned carbon tax
Producers say the plan to introduce a carbon emission tax on farming will lead to reduced production and closed farms
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Reuters) — Denmark’s farmers have voiced concerns that plans to levy a carbon emission tax on farming as part of efforts to meet Denmark’s ambitious climate goals would force them to reduce production and close farms. Denmark, a major pork and dairy exporter, could become the first country in the world to levy […] Read more
Feeders urged to use cash market
Industry told to figure out how to push more fed cattle into the cash market before governments step in with regulations
REGINA — Cattle feeders need to put more fed animals into the cash market, says Dr. Kee Jim, long-time feeder and veterinarian. He said the number of cattle going into cash over the last 20 years has significantly declined. That is beginning to change in the United States and should happen in Canada to help […] Read more
New methane feed additive pleases producers
Beef and dairy industry officials say the methane-reducing tool recently approved in Canada will drive opportunities
Beef and dairy leaders are praising a new methane reduction tool recently approved for use in Canada. Bovaer is a powdered supplement that cattle feeders and dairy producers can mix with feed. The developers, Switzerland-based dsm-firmenich, claim it can reduce methane emissions in beef cattle by an average of 45 percent and by 30 percent […] Read more
