What a first seven months of the year for the cattle markets. Did anyone see the market having so much fuel to the upside like it did? But what about the second half of 2014. Get caught up on any of the Beef Market Updates you may have missed Shaun Haney and Anne Wasko discuss... Read More
Category: Livestock
Knowing what species to establish, when to plant them and what nutrients they require is certainly crucial for establishing a good pasture stand, but there's one thing that's perhaps a little less obvious but equally important: what, exactly, do the numbers on your forage seed mixture mean? According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's regulations,... Read More
The persistent buzz and tickle of tiny feet on my face early this morning as the sun rose reminded me that fly season has reached our part of the country once again. Hopefully, most of you will have started your fly management activities months ago, but for those a little slow off the bat, or... Read More
There's certainly no need to begrudge ranchers and feeders making money on cattle right now. After all, cattle markets rise and fall in waves, and it's nice to be at the top now and again. Lower average cost of production coupled with strong demand and a tight supply have all aligned to create a profitable... Read More
Water walks, not runs, off Seth Watkins' farm. That's the first of three principles Watkins uses to guide the agronomic decisions he makes on Pinhook Farms, based in Iowa. Watkins, who raises corn, soybeans and cattle across several counties in Iowa, spoke recently at the World Congress on Conservation Agriculture to share his experience with... Read More
Corral feeding systems, though handy, can make for a lot of wasted grub, and depending on the voracity of the livestock, can also mean stuck animals. At this year’s Canada’s Farm Progress Show, there was a different sort of bale feeder on display, that seemingly addressed both of those problems while simultaneously simulating grazing. The... Read More
Kansas-based Peterson Farm Brothers — Gregory, Nathan and Kendal — haven't just put together a fun new parody video, but they're also using their music and blog to help share a message of environmental stewardship and sustainability. The latest song, "All I do is Farm," seen below, is just as much fun as past parodies,... Read More
This morning, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Michelle Rempel announced $3,844,800 in funding to support the establishment of the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence in Calgary, Alberta. “Our Government is committed to finding ways to promote Canadian beef locally and internationally while generating jobs and economic growth," said... Read More
By now, you’ve likely heard about or seen an 'undercover' video that shows terrible abuse of dairy cows on a farm in British Columbia. In the disturbing video, cows are kicked, caned or beaten up simply because they were weaker than the young workers. After that video release, dairy farmers across the country did something... Read More
It's a refrain you can't really ever tire of if you're a cattle producer — cattle prices are up across the board, with no immediate end in sight. That's not to say there isn't downside risk in this bull market (pardon the pun), but supply, demand, export markets and more are all colliding to support... Read More