Beef Farmers of Ontario held its annual general meeting this week and has elected a new executive to lead the organization. Jason Lebond from the northern Ontario region will begin a term as president to lead the 12 member board, and Don Badour, from eastern Ontario, will serve as vice-president. Also on the board, Don... Read More
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The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is introducing a new financial incentive aimed at supporting producers who have achieved certification under its national sustainability standard. The CRSB Certified Producer Incentive will provide a $400 payment in 2026 to eligible beef producers who maintain active certification by June 30, 2026, or who were certified at... Read More
Cattle markets are holding firm through what is typically a quieter stretch of the year, underscoring just how tight North American beef supplies remain. In this mid-February Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined Shaun Haney to break down pricing trends following CattleCon last week in Nashville. As the industry looks ahead... Read More
Strong cattle prices and packed committee rooms set the tone at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville last week, but trade access dominated the conversation. In this interview from the event, Shaun Haney speaks with Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) about the current state of U.S. beef exports... Read More
In the demanding world of beef production, success during the calving season is often determined by management decisions made long before the first calf hits the ground. Dr. Lacey Fowler, a beef technical services veterinarian with Elanco Animal Health, understands this timeline well. Drawing on her years in mixed animal practice and her work with... Read More
Record-high cattle prices have producers asking a familiar question: how long can this last? After years of tight margins and sharp cycle downturns, today’s market strength feels different — but uncertainty around supply, demand, and rebuilding the cow herd is keeping many ranchers cautious. That question was front and centre in a one-on-one interview at... Read More
Taking on the top job at a national commodity organization rarely comes with calm waters. For Andrea Brocklebank, stepping into the role of CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) means navigating federal government research cuts, traceability tensions, and unresolved questions about national unity in the beef sector —at a time when the cattle sector... Read More
Strong cattle prices, record beef demand, and renewed policy attention are giving the North American cattle sector reasons for optimism — but supply constraints and cross-border issues remain front and centre, says Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney was at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, this week, to... Read More
Running a feed mill wasn’t part of Ian Middleton’s long-term plan, but it has evolved into a viable and locally-focused business in Sturgeon County, Alta. Middleton owns and operates Manawan Mills, a feed mill operation that processes grain into complete livestock feeds for species ranging from poultry to cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. The mill... Read More
North American beef leaders met in Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of NCBA’s CattleCon convention as part of regular tri-national meetings regarding the ongoing operation of an integrated beef supply chain across the three countries. Trade policy, affordability, and border access issues affecting the sector were top of mind for delegates from Canada, the United States, and... Read More