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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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MBP bursary winners for 2012

July 20, 2012

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has announced bursaries of $500 each for children of Manitoba beef producers pursuing post-secondary studies related to agriculture and the rural economy. “MBP is proud to invest in these students and the future of agriculture in Manitoba,” said Ray Armbruster, MBP president. “We congratulate all of the winners and we wish

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Cargill adds another beef-processing plant

By Christine Stebbins July 20, 2012

U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. said July 12 it bought a former AFA Foods Inc. ground beef-processing plant in Fort Worth, Texas, for $14.1 million, in a move that will add to its already strong position in the U.S. and Canadian consumer market. Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, AFA filed for Chapter 11 protection in

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WTO conclusion tests U.S. commitment to international trade deals

By Alex Binkley July 12, 2012

The U.S. commitment to fair trade will be put to the test by the World Trade Organization ruling that the American country-of-origin labelling (COOL) measure discriminates against Canadian livestock and is inconsistent with international trade rules. The late-June decision shouldn’t have come as a surprise based on last fall’s WTO panel ruling against the U.S. measure. Stalling for

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Quebec beef processor bankruptcy claims mount

By Jim Romahn July 12, 2012

A Manitoba company is among several creditors seeking payment from the Ontario Beef Financial Protection Program in relation to the bankruptcy of Levinoff-Colbex of Longueuil, Que. on May 31. So far 11 claims totalling $950,000 have been filed, including one from P. Quintaine and Son Ltd., of Brandon for $137,150. Quebec farmers pressured Levinoff to

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A safe product for grazing alfalfa

By Roy Lewis July 12, 2012

An effective prevention for frothy bloat is back on the market. Alfasure was pulled over a licensing issue (whether to be classed as a feed additive or a drug), but requirements were met and it has been relicensed as of June 2012. In the past, producers have understandably been reluctant to plant and graze alfalfa

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Beef cattle

Demand remains steady amid light cattle traffic

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

First annual 4-H Manitoba Fun Fest proves successful

Elm Creek 4-H celebrates 60 years

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

MBP bursary winners for 2012

Cargill adds another beef-processing plant

WTO conclusion tests U.S. commitment to international trade deals

Quebec beef processor bankruptcy claims mount

A safe product for grazing alfalfa

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