Can a perfectly grilled ribeye change the course of international trade? In Episode 11 of Season 3 of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel explores that very question with guest Brodie Haugan, previous Chair of Alberta Beef Producers, and current Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) representative. Fresh from a Canadian beef trade mission to Vietnam and…
What happens when a cattle producer walks straight into a trade war? That’s exactly the whirlwind Tyler Fulton stepped into when he became the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) this March. In Season 3, Episode 10 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down…
What if the secret to better beef starts underground? In this Episode of The Bovine Podcast, host Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Jonathan Bennett, associate professor of Plant Ecology at the University of Saskatchewan, to explore the complex, unseen world of soil microbiomes and how they are reshaping the future of beef and forage…
Is your pasture really ready for cattle? Spring grazing is much more than a simple seasonal shift—it’s a strategic decision that can make or break the health of your pasture, the well-being of your herd, and your bottom line. In Episode 8 of The Bovine, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel…
In Season 3, Episode 7 of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel welcomes keynote speaker and human values expert David Allison for a conversation that redefines how the beef industry — and all industries — can connect with people in today’s shifting landscape. Fresh from the stage at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference, David breaks…
What happens when your most reliable water source melts away? That’s the urgent question at the heart of this episode of The Bovine podcast, hosted by Kara Mastel and brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers. This week’s guest, Dr. John Pomeroy, offers a deep dive into the future of water in the Canadian Prairies…
Imagine leading Alberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors while juggling feed runs and national policy meetings. In Season 3 Episode 5 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down with Doug Roxburgh, the newly elected Chair of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), to talk about leadership, resilience, and…
What’s been happening behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers? In this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Mastel takes us inside Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2024 Year in review. Recorded at the end of the year, this discussion features key ABP staff as they reflect on the major issues, projects, and policies shaping the…
As we dive into bull sale season, cattle producers face a critical question: how do you find the right herd bull to meet your operation’s goals? In Season 3, Episode 3, of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel is joined by Dr. Carling Matejka, a veterinarian with Veterinary…
In the first episode of the third season of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel tackles one of the many concerns facing Canadian cattle producers today — potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. With newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, the beef…
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia. The Duynisveld’s discuss the experience of receiving the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), and dive into more about their operation. Tune in below, download for later, or…
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE). The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national sustainability survey, the importance of telling the story from the farm, and more. Tune in below, download for later,…