Producers, Markets And Better Returns

I read with some interest an analysis of the potential for supply management in the cattle industry from John Masswohl, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association director of government and international relations. He is certainly correct in his assessment of the impact on the cattle industry and undoubtedly the impact would be similar to any agricultural sector

Fox In Charge Of The MCPA

Pledging to bring a cow-calf producer’s perspective to the top job at the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association, Major Jay Fox was voted president at the recent 31st annual general meeting. “We’re going to focus on traceability, and make sure that it stays simplified. We’re also going to make sure that our cattle producers have access


Manitoba Holds Back On Cattle Price Insurance

“We want all producers to have equal access to programs across Canada.” – JOE BOUCHARD, MCPA The Manitoba government is in no hurry to follow Alberta’s recent lead in providing price insurance for cattle producers. The province will wait to see how the new Alberta program works out before even considering a similar one, said

Cattle Producers Call For Price Insurance Coverage

“This is an area where we’ve been short every time.” – MARTIN UNRAU, MCPA Canada’s free-enterprise cattle producers have taken a radical step in risk management by asking for a government-run price insurance program. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association recently called for a national cattle price and basis insurance program to guard against drastic dips in