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Canadian Cattle Association withdraws from Sustainable Ag Strategy committee

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The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has joined a growing list of national agriculture groups that are cutting ties with the federal governments Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. The national cattle producer organization sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday, Dec.

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Live cattle futures cross $200 for the first time in history

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It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time. Cash cattle markets traded above $200 average last week for the first time ever, Read More

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Seaweed has a role to play in reducing methane production in cattle

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This nutrient-dense sea vegetable is a great source of micronutrients and some farmers who feed it also make anecdotal claims, such as reduced incidence of pink eye and healthier cattle. Reports coming out of Australia showing a reduction in methane. Read More Kelp has been used by ranchers in coastal areas for decades as a feed additive.

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Federal ministers announce over $15 million for agribusiness, cattle programs in Saskatchewan

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Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Regina this week to attend Canadian Western Agribition. The ag… Read More Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Regina this week to attend Canadian Western Agribition. The ag… Read More

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Feedlot manure and compost fuels crop performance

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Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together.

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This ratio could be the key to long-term profitability in ranching

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Farming can be a high risk business and that is as true in ranching as it is in other agricultural sectors. While 2024 saw some excellent highs in the cattle markets, Burke Teichert, a consultant, writer, and public speaker, says in this interview at the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing, that these Read More

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Harrison named Saskatchewan’s new ag minister

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A cattle rancher who also spent more than thirty years working in the oil industry has been named as Saskatchewan’s new agriculture minister. Premier Scott Moe unveiled his new, slightly-smaller cabinet on Thursday following a fifth-consecutive Saskatchewan Party win in the provincial election last month.

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