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Heartland Livestock Services named market of the year

The Canadian Angus Association salutes the Virden staff

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 6, 2015

The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) has named Heartland Livestock Services from Virden, Manitoba with the Auction Market of the Year. CAA director of field services, Brian Good, and Manitoba field staff, Lois McRae, presented the award in Winnipeg at the recent Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual conference. Heartland Livestock Services has been connecting buyers

This alfalfa field turned lake near Broad Valley might not be producing much forage this year.  photo: jennifer berry

Forages, News, Other livestock

Hay shortages loom for cattle sector

Many producers are having to graze their hayfields

By Lorraine Stevenson July 11, 2014

Heavy rains and overland flooding have put the status of this year’s grazing and hay supplies in serious doubt, cattle producers say. It’s an evolving situation, but the financial impact of flooding and excess moisture will devastate producers especially since many have not recovered from 2011 flooding, says Manitoba Beef Producers. The association is meeting

Brittney Dekeyser was among the competitors who braved the pouring rain to keep the show going at Killarney Fair June 28. That same deluge has unleashed what is now expected to be record flooding on southern Manitoba. Photo: Sharlene Bennie

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Prairie ‘islanders’ struggling to keep spirits afloat

Inundated southwestern Manitobans rally in the face of unprecedented flood damage

By Lorraine Stevenson July 10, 2014

It was when all the eggs, milk and bread were gone, and the canned goods started running out that staff at Pierson Co-op conceded things were getting “kind of scary.” “Everyone is just holding their breath. I’m not sure how long we can keep on like this,” said Louise Goforth July 3. She was tending

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U.S. livestock: Cattle steady ahead of feed report

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley still the king of Canadian feed grains

U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans chop up and down as traders assess China demand

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