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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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RealAg Radio: Tire technology, an election call, and livestock traceability, Mar 24, 2025

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Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Kelvin Heppner to discuss the election announcement news; Scott Shearer with Ohio State University on tire technology; Jewel Smar & Howard Bekkering with the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency on livestock traceability and identification; and, Hear spotlight interview with Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic (..)

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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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Beef Market Update: A fascinating time for price, policy and trade

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Strong and high prices across the board was the story in the cattle markets this week. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange highlights that this is the first time she has reported prices at this level on the Beef Market Update. In the southern U.S., trade remains steady at $2.01. In the southern U.S., trade remains steady at $2.01.

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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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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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