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
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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
Frustration, family dynamics, and the long game of farming take centre stage in this episode of the How Could I Know? podcast. Hosted by Patti Durand and Chris Corbett, this podcast digs into the pivotal moments that shape careers and businesses in Canadian agriculture. The premise is simple: if you could go back and tell... 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
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency put a pause on proposed amendments to livestock traceability rules in Canada last month, following a wave of backlash by producers who take issue with the proposed changes and non-producers claiming government overreach. Now, the Canadian Cattle Association is looking to capture feedback on the proposed amendments through an online... 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
Weather volatility is already setting the tone for 2026, and according to Makens Weather’s Matt Makens, how spring unfolds could make or break moisture prospects across Western Canada and large parts of the U.S. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Makens laid out a forecast marked by sharp regional contrasts, lingering... 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