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Canadian Cattle Association withdraws from Sustainable Ag Strategy committee

Real Agriculture

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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MacAulay participated in the “Burning of the Brand” ceremony to open Agribition, delivered remarks at the Indigenous Agriculture Summit and Agribition’s Grain Expo, and met with stakeholders, including Saskatchewan’s new Ag Minister Daryl Harrison and cattle industry leaders. 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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Cattle outlook 2025: Strong prices in the face of uncertainty

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A strong cattle market depends on many factors, all of which play a role in ensuring producers long-term success. per cent annually over the last 25 years, producers still face a Read More A strong cattle market depends on many factors, all of which play a role in ensuring producers long-term success.

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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 12: The value of out-wintering and the nutrition behind it

Real Agriculture

With many cattle producers trying to cut costs, increase the productivity of their land, and have a tiny bit of a personal life, the idea of “out-wintering” has become a little more attractive in comparison to chilly daily feedings of corralled animals. While ranchers have looked at options such as bale grazing, swath grazing, or.

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