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Beef sector needs a better marketing strategy if it is to meet its export potential

September 22, 2012

(CAPI) Canada’s beef sector needs a robust, long-term strategy – and a sustained commitment to execute the strategy – if it wishes to secure its place as a competitive force in domestic and global markets. For this report, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) undertook a comprehensive study of Canada’s beef sector. The feedback indicates

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Beef industry at a crossroads

By Alex Binkley September 17, 2012

A decade after rebounding strongly from the 2003 BSE crisis, Canada’s beef sector is stuck in a competitive rut with no clear idea of how to get out it, says a report prepared by the Canadian Agriculture Policy Institute (CAPI). The world market for beef has changed in the last 10 years, says the report,

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OUR HISTORY: September 14, 1947

September 17, 2012

Our September 14, 1947 issue reported that the North-West Line Elevator Association had sent a telegram to Prime Minister Mackenzie King asking him to lift price ceilings on coarse grains that had been imposed during the war. The private trade was reported to be advising farmers to hold back deliveries until they were lifted. Rural

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Genetics make the difference

By Lorraine Stevenson August 21, 2012

Edie Creek Angus is a farm business built around a minimum-maintenance Angus cow herd thriving in a forage-based environment

If you want your cow herd to thrive on Prairie forages, don’t start with genetics from animals accustomed to having grain buckets chained to their chins. That’s the hard lesson Jonathan Bouw learned a few years back after their farm stopped buying feeders and began keeping only their own calves to finish. Bouw, his brother

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Western water hemlock is a deadly killer of cattle

By Roy Lewis August 21, 2012

This year’s wet spring has seen increased sightings of western water hemlock — one of the most poisonous plants known in cattle production. Prior to 2006, I had only seen one occurrence of this highly toxic plant in 25 years of practice. This year, several multiple plants have been found a great distance apart in

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Demand remains steady amid light cattle traffic

By Terryn Shiells August 10, 2012

Activity was light at auction yards in Manitoba during the week ended Aug. 3, as markets continued to operate in full holiday mode, with many sale yards remaining closed until the fall. Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, said activity at auction marts in Manitoba probably won’t pick up again until the fall,

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U.S. livestock groups seek drought relief with ethanol waiver

By Michael Hirtzer August 10, 2012

Hard-hit U.S. livestock and poultry producers petitioned the government on Monday to reduce or cancel the required use of ethanol in gasoline for a year, asking for “a little help” to ride out the worst drought in 56 years. The request for a first-ever waiver from the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s mandate, which in essence

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First annual 4-H Manitoba Fun Fest proves successful

July 30, 2012

The first annual Fun Fest, held in Carman July 11-13, proved to be a success despite sweltering heat. With temperatures reaching about 33 C each day, both the livestock and human participants had their share of challenges. “Thankfully the Dufferin Ag Society has a great facility,” said Fun Fest chair Diane Kovar. “We had shade,

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Elm Creek 4-H celebrates 60 years

By Nolan Vandersluis July 30, 2012

The Elm Creek 4-H Beef Club recently finished up their 60th consecutive year as a club. The members had a practice show beside the Elm Creek Community Hall June 30, which was judged by Brodie and Amanda McCollough. The winners in the Steer, Heifer, two-year-old with calf and showmanship classes were given trophies that were

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U.S. ranchers cull cattle as drought shrivels crops, pasture

By Carey Gillam July 30, 2012

Ranchers are rushing to sell off some of their cattle as the worst drought in nearly 56 years dries up pastures, thins hay supplies and sends feed costs skyrocketing. The more desperate in the Midwest are hauling water into areas where creeks have run dry and are scrambling to secure scarce and high-priced hay to

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