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…
Read MoreWelcome 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…
Read MoreDrought’s always just around the corner, says Dr. Bart Lardner, and the best time to plan for it is in the fall. Lardner is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He spoke at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia, in August. “We should have just experience that grazing program in 2022…
Read MoreOverwhelmed with the buy/sell/hold decision for feed? Wondering what you can do to support your bottom line when you sell animals at the same time every year? Market analysts suggest honing in on the factors you can control, and identifying options to mitigate against risk. COVID-19, drought, and international turmoil took centre stage in market…
Read MoreWe’re back for the August episode of our podcast, The Bovine. On this episode, you’ll hear about the recently announced expansion of the Living Laboratories Initiative, the skills needed to DIY a plastics compactor, our #howdoyouburger summer contest, and why one analyst says there are positive movements coming for beef markets. Living Laboratories Initiative Karin Schmid of Alberta Beef Producers and Sheri…
Read MoreWelcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP, takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm – Rocky View Schools’ new on-farm learning initiative. Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program. More information is available…
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