By Sheri Hathaway, The Western Producer In 1951, the world was recovering from the Second World War, financially and emotionally. People looked for new ways to get ahead. Willi Bruntjen, a 29-year-old farm worker, left his homeland of Germany on Oct. 15 and came to Canada seeking a new life. He wore his only clothes,…
It is no surprise that Canada’s beef industry continues to focus on the engagement of young entrants into the beef industry, whether that be grassroots producers, future leaders of our national and provincial organizations, or industry partners along the value chain. The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency continues to diversify its youth strategy with the addition…
Recycling agricultural plastic pesticide and fertilizer containers 23L and under – a familiar practice to many Alberta farmers – is being updated. At the request of the Agricultural Service Boards (ASB) that have been offering jug collection services in Alberta, Cleanfarms is moving recycling collection locations from municipalities to local ag retailers. The process is…
Alberta-fed steers climbed over $3/cwt last week to $217.59/cwt live FOB the lot. Alberta steer prices have rallied $9.70/cwt in the last four weeks, while steer carcass weights have dropped 23 lb in the west. Steer weights are now 53 lb below year-ago levels and 15 lb lighter than the five-year average. There was insufficient…
By Robert Arnason, The Western Producer When Martin Unrau was president of the Canadian Cattle Association about a decade ago, he frequently delivered the same message to politicians and bureaucrats in Ottawa. It was simple: government shouldn’t favour one sector within agriculture over other sectors. Most of the time, whoever was listening would nod and…
The Canadian beef industry breathed a collective sigh of relief to learn a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank is on the horizon. As part of the 2023 Federal Budget, $57.5 million over five years was designated to create the FMD vaccine bank within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and to develop an emergency response plan….
Alberta Beef Producers, in partnership with the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence (CBCE), was proud to host “Home for Dinner” events at Ronald McDonald House Canada (RMHC) locations in Calgary and Edmonton. The two events in March provided home-cooked meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while requiring medical or hospital care or…
This is the third in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. The global rise in antimicrobial resistance has been a hot topic for several years, with experts warning of the potential consequences for humans and…
Sponsored Content – Bayer Optimal nutrition for your cattle starts from the ground up. Producers are constantly looking for ways to manage and improve the outputs from their operation, and that can include cereal crops for feeding purposes. Rory Cranston, North America Technical Development Manager for Cereals and Pulses at Bayer, has three tips for…
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $213.50/cwt, $2.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed prices have traded higher for 15 consecutive weeks, gaining $31/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $351.50-360.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for mid-April delivery. Competition on…
Farmers in Alberta use about 2,000 tonnes of grain bags and approximately 2,200 tonnes of plastic baler twine annually. These plastic tools are essential in today’s farming operations—grain bags to temporarily store harvested grains, and twine to bind crops for storage and transport. But managing these plastics after use has been challenging for many farmers….
Public and Stakeholder Engagement, along with funding and in-kind partners, are excited to announce the launch of The Guardians Grazing Game, an online grazing simulation designed for students in grades 7-10. Participants learn how cattle benefit carbon sequestration and wildlife habitat through rotational grazing in both native grasslands and tame pastures. By moving cattle at…