Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is partnering with farmers and ranchers in Alberta to increase profitability on marginal land. Through the new Marginal Areas Program (MAP), DUC is supporting pollinator habitat and biodiversity, the development of buffer zones, and more. The program offers $125/acre to seed challenging areas to perennial species, as well as a pollinator-friendly…

The Government of Canada has declared the initial regions eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for 2022, including a large portion of Central and Southern Alberta. “Canada’s producers continue to show remarkable resilience as they face challenges and uncertainty due to extreme weather conditions,” says Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau. “Designation of…

It is my privilege to have been elected Chair of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency in August following our AGM. As a beef producer, I know how important it is to have strong representation on our national boards, and I am confident I can bring the voice of Canadian producers to the table. I have…

Fall is coming, it’s time to talk to your veterinarian to discuss a vaccination program that prevents and controls disease risks in the herd, including cows, calves, and bulls. (Don’t forget the bulls!) Core vaccines to discuss include, but are not limited to: IBR, BVD, BRSV, and Clostridial species (BRD may also be recommended). BCRC:…

Actively engaging the Government of Canada on the priorities of the Canadian beef industry is a key focus of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA).  In early December 2021, Bob Lowe, CCA Past -President) and Carley Henniger, President of the Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC) had the unique opportunity to interview the Federal Agriculture Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau,…