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Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

For the week ending August 31, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Finishing feedlots are exuding a cautious sentiment. While order buyers had a full deck, there were upside limits. Pen-sized strings of quality yearlings traded at a premium to average values. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle







The study focuses on the effects of both a nurse crop and application of starter phosphorus with the goal of helping producers achieve better long-term growth and higher yields.

How to get a better hay yield

Research suggests higher phosphorus, no oat nurse crop during stand establishment for long-term yield

Research suggests higher phosphorus, no oat nurse crop during forage stand establishment for better hay yields.


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National beef strategy measures gains

Recent update sums up final years of Canada’s 2020-2024 beef industry roadmap

Canadian Beef Advisors pleased with accomplishments from the beef industry, as measured by the goals in the 2020-2024 national beef strategy.




Introducing Russell’s meat vending machine

Introducing Russell’s meat vending machine

New 'E Butchery' meat vending machine business lets consumers buy their meat in portion sizes they want, when they want it, direct from local farmers

The E Butchery on Main in Russell, Manitoba, introduces North America's first automated meat vending machine, offering consumers fresh, locally sourced meat in customizable portions.