Fall calf run is just around the corner, but cattle markets are sending mixed signals as producers head into one of the busiest marketing periods of the year. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says the short holiday week made for relatively quiet fed cattle trade on both sides of the border. In Western Canada,... Read More
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The Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) has appointed industry veteran Kevin Boon as its new chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2026. Boon is moving to the prairies after serving 17 years as general manager of the BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA). With more than four decades of experience as a rancher and industry executive, Boon has... Read More
New Holland is bringing real-time kernel processing scores to the forage harvester cab, giving operators the ability to monitor corn silage quality and make adjustments on the go. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, New Holland forage harvester marketing manager Patrick Weitzel joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to discuss ForageCam, a new option for... Read More
Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) has appointed Jasmine Fraser as its new sheep extension specialist. In the role, Fraser will provide technical leadership, producer education, and knowledge transfer to help Ontario sheep producers improve productivity, animal welfare, flock health, and overall farm sustainability. Her work will also support OSF’s goal of meeting 50 per cent of... Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 4 directing federal officials to explore options to move ahead with mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) on beef products. The order instructs U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, in consultation with the U.S. Trade Representative, to review the government's existing authorities over the next... Read More
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the Ranchers First Initiative, a list of five actions designed to help beef producers rebuild the domestic cow herd. Some programs are focused on supporting ranchers in retaining heifers through the new Beef Retention and National Development (BRAND) endorsement, while others are focused on risk management... Read More
The Government of Canada has announced a federal spend of just over $3 million it says will help safeguard animal health, strengthen sector resilience, and support future growth. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the funding Sept. 4 for the Canadian Pork Council through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component. The... Read More
Across the Canadian agricultural landscape, a stark financial split has emerged between farm sectors. While crop producers face tight margins and iffy financial sentiment, livestock operations are riding a wave of strong margins that's driving a willingness to invest. The Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results for July 2026 reveal just how far apart these two... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), has announced its 16 finalists for the 2026–2027 program year. The annual CYL Selections Competition took place on August 18, 2026, at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference at Winnipeg, Manitoba. During the competition, semi-finalists from across Canada, involved... Read More
When extreme weather strikes, livestock producers may experience forage shortfalls and need timely support to make effective herd management decisions. Farmers and ranchers who have to sell a herd or flock due to lack of feed availability often incur a higher income tax bill the following year. To help even-out the tax implications of a... Read More