Karen Briere

Karen Briere

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Karen Briere grew up in Canora, Sask. where her family had a grain and cattle operation. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has spent more than 30 years covering agriculture from the Western Producer’s Regina bureau.

Stories by Karen Briere

Cattle in a pasture.
Livestock Management

U.S. beef rebuilds on higher prices

Cull rates have dropped and heifer retention began last year, suggesting the five-year liquidation period is ending

Historically low U.S. beef inventories are about to change as the industry soon enters its rebuilding phase, according to a Rabobank report.
A screencap of the promotional poster for the "Saskatchewan Ag Summit 2025" to be held March 27, 2025.
News, Tariffs

Saskatchewan agriculture groups to host tariff, trade summit

Eight organizations have joined forces to hold the Saskatchewan Ag Summit to discuss critical issues faced by the industry

A summit planned for the end of the month will bring together producers from across Saskatchewan to talk about critical agricultural issues. Tariffs and trade are at the top of the list.
A screencap of the Ram Industries homepage from February 2018.
News

Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets

The Yorkton, Sask. company, along with Leon Manufacturing, went into receivership last year after more than 50 years in business

The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King’s Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie addresses delegates at the organizations' AGM last week.
News, Tariffs

Uncertainties overshadow national farm meeting

Tariffs and other political unknowns were on the agenda as Canadian Federation of Agriculture delegates met last week

The president of Canada’s largest farm organization says people are anxious about looming tariffs and other uncertainties.
Vaccination makes marketing easier
Livestock Management

Vaccination makes marketing easier

A longtime cattle buyer says livestock producers boost their bottom line by bringing clean, healthy animals to the sale barn

Getting the most money for your cattle starts with a good herd health program, says long-time cattle buyer Don Davies.
The commission said 78 eligible claims worth more than $17 million were paid after the company’s licences were revoked last August. | Screencap via youtube.com/Purely Canada Foods
News

Eligible Purely Canada claimants receive full payouts

Not all claims against the Saskatchewan-based company were eligible

The Canadian Grain Commission has announced that producers owed money from Purely Canada Foods have been fully compensated, just days after a lender applied to place the company in receivership.
U.S. president Donald Trump leaves the Marine 1 helicopter on the south lawn of the White House.
Markets, News, Tariffs

Disruption in trade with U.S. expected to continue for years

Panelists at CFA annual meeitng say Canada should be calm and firm with the United States as it deals with tariff threats

One of Canada’s trade negotiators told farmers last week he expects ongoing disruption over the next few years as the Trump administration continues to stoke uncertainty.

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