Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC)

Holdanca Farms, of Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia, has been announced as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2024. The award highlights the exceptional efforts of John and Maria Duynisveld, the father-daughter team behind Holdanca Farms, in promoting sustainable agricultural practices while enhancing the local environment. The Duynisvelds manage a diverse operation that…

Calgary Stampede We kicked off Calgary Stampede with a bang. On July 10, ABP led the second-annual Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit with co-hosts Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, Alberta Auction Markets Association, Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, Western Stock Growers’ Association, and Canadian Cattle Association. Stampede Summit saw around 200 attendees, including…

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear an update on the Canadian Beef Advisors’ 2030 goals, coming out of the National Beef Strategy. Anne Wasko, rancher and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Past Chair, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference to discuss these ambitious goals for the…

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, we dive into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion file for the Canadian Beef Advisors and how it relates to the National Beef Strategy 2030 goal around people, health, and safety. Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference…

It’s been a busy summer, with a return to conferences and events. As we continue trying to stabilize from the drought, herd dispersals and low feed supplies, I am actually optimistic. Everything is signaling the promise of strong calf prices. The question is: how strong do they need to be to help us recover? Or…