Canadian beef cow numbers have not grown, but North America may see record highs in beef production this year, exceeding 30 billion pounds for the first time and surpassing the previous record set in 2002. The Canadian cattle herd has stabilized, but domestic beef production could still increase as more cattle are fed and processed […] Read more
Stories by Scott Dickson
The problem with success is profit — and profit means taxes
Many people in agriculture don’t understand that taxes are a sign of prosperity. In an industry that is taught to avoid paying taxes at all costs, the thought of forking over any money to the government, even in years of record profits, is hard to swallow. Canadian agriculture tax rules allow farmers to defer cash […] Read more
Financial protection focus of new AgriStability program
AgriStability is changing substantially. The media has covered the changes and government has re-leased information, but the sheer bulk of information, weighed down by percentages and opinions, may make it hard for farmers and livestock producers to decipher the best course of action. Here is what you need to know about the new program: The […] Read more
