MCPA Optimistic Aid Program Coming For Manitoba Cattle – for Aug. 26, 2010

Manitoba Cattle Producers Association (MCPA) president Major Jay Fox is optimistic an aid program will be announced by month’s end for cattle farmers struggling in the wake of excess moisture. Fox met with Manitoba Agriculture Minister Stan Struthers Aug. 17. Following the meeting, Struthers said in a news release “the province will continue to monitor

BIC To Merge With Cbef – for Aug. 26, 2010

Faced with declining checkoff dollars, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is looking to merge two of its marketing arms together. The roles of the Canadian Beef Export Federation (CBEF) and the Beef Information Council (BIC) are currently under review with an eye on cutting costs, according to Brad Wildeman, former head of the CCA who is


Mixed Signals – for Aug. 26, 2010

There is good news and bad news in the recent data released from the Beef Information Centre’s research into consumer preferences for beef. The good news is, the vast majority of consumers like to eat beef. Ninety-six per cent of Canadian households and 93 per cent of individuals consume beef, which places its popularity close

4-H Reports – for Aug. 26, 2010

TheCo-operatorwill publish 4-H reports once a month. Reports can be submitted by the third week of the month by email to [email protected], by regular mail to 4-H Reports, c/oManitoba Co-operator,1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1 or by fax to 204-954-1422. PRAIRIE SHEPHERDS Last September, for the first time, the Prairie Shepherds club participated at


BIXS System Ready For Prime Time – for Aug. 26, 2010

CALGARY Ranchers who wondered why they bothered to put RFID tags in their calves’ ears every spring will soon find out the reason. After extensive beta-testing by computer-savvy ranchers this summer, the online record-keeping system called the BIXS, or Beef InfoXchange System, will be ready for launch for the cow-calf sector by September of this

BIC Clarifies Marketing Stance – for Aug. 26, 2010

The Beef Information Centre has clarified its policy regarding support for regional and provincial marketing initiatives. In a BIC committee meeting, members agreed in principle to accept a new draft guideline that states the centre will provide promotional materials and technical support for “buy local” and public relations campaigns and shows, provided that they do