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Is it the breed or the feed? Flavour fingerprinting Canadian beef

Real Agriculture

The feeding systemgrass-fed, grain-fed, or grain-finished? The feeding systemgrass-fed, grain-fed, or grain-finished? The feeding systemgrass-fed, grain-fed, or grain-finished? That familiar scent might make your mouth water, but what truly defines the best-tasting beef? Or does Read More

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Family Farmer Finds a Connection to Eaters Through Livestock

Food Tank

He could become a livestock farmer by using existing infrastructure or building barns that could be repurposed for other ventures if he decided to change course. Grain farming is very rewarding, but there’s basically zero contact with consumers, says Hutton. Livestock changes the focus of everything, he says.

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How to make your own Livestock or Animal Feeds

Farmbrite

Animal Feed Recipes for Chicken, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Pig Feed Raising livestock can be a rewarding experience, whether you're doing it for fun, food, or as a full-time agricultural business. In this post, we've created some recipes or a cookbook and a step-by-step guide to making livestock feed for your herd.

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

Real Agriculture

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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RealAg on the Weekend: USMCA renegotiation, grain markets, and sizzling cattle prices, Mar 29, 2025

Real Agriculture

Haney is then joined by: Arlan Suderman with StoneX to discuss the markets; Anne Wasko with the Gateway Livestock Association on the Read More Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On todays show, host Shaun Haney discusses the week that was including a look at the polls, USMCA renegotiation, and more.

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Consultation underway on final hurdle to approving gene edited crops in Canada

Real Agriculture

Krista Thomas, vice president of seed innovation and trade policy with the Canada Grains Council, explains the final assessment — that of feed for livestock — is nearing completion, as the consultation wraps up. It’s been a long process, but Canada is nearing a final decision on the use of gene editing in crop development.

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New APAS president focused on rail movement, livestock programs, and fair grain contracts

Real Agriculture

There are no shortage of issues when it comes to agricultural policy in Canada, and advocacy is important to ensure that farmers voices are heard. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held its AGM last week and welcomes new president Bill Prybylski.

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