Stories by Western Producer Contributor

Cattle feeding out of a concrete bunk in a feedlot.

Fallout continues after loan program halted at Alberta’s largest feeder co-op

Cattle producers with Picture Butte feeder cooperative hoping provincial FALG program suspension will be lifted soon

Aftershocks are still resonating after the Alberta government suspended a loan program at the province’s largest cattle feeding operation.

April 7, 2025

Livestock Management

Benchmarks indicate healthy calves

Cattle producers can prepare their new calf crop for success by closely watching a number of indicators of good health

With calving season in full swing, ensuring calves are primed to thrive is top of mind.

April 3, 2025

An exterior photo of the main entrance to Saskatoon's Prairieland Park.

Crop Management

Soils and Crops Conference celebrating 60 years

The annual Soils and Crops Conference is celebrating its 60th year as a place for young and old researchers and agronomists to join together and share their research.

March 13, 2025

Western Producer Contributor