Tag: beef

Understanding Fibre in the Beef Cow Diet

By Colby Elford BSc. PAg., Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw When we talk about feed quality, we often focus on protein and energy. While these are very important feed ingredients, they are not the only things that need to be considered when planning for winter feeding. The feed’s fibre value, expressed as Acid… Continue reading Understanding Fibre in the Beef Cow Diet

Updates to Beef Cattle – Assurance System Producer Program

By Kari Burnett, PAg, Agriculture Programs Specialist, Swift Current The Assurance System Producer Program supports producers to increase participation in biosecurity and animal welfare initiatives. The program is delivered by the Ministry of Agriculture under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership suite of programs. The program provides beef cattle producers with a rebate for veterinarian assessment, Verified Beef Production Plus… Continue reading Updates to Beef Cattle – Assurance System Producer Program

Slump in the beef market worrying many farmers

Source: Francois Biber, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 21, 2020 With the uncertainty created by the coronavirus, many ranchers have seen the price per head for cattle slide by $200 to $300.  SASKATOON — Cattle ranchers in Saskatchewan may not be able to sell livestock following a major buyer’s announcement about slowing down operations. Earlier this week the union… Continue reading Slump in the beef market worrying many farmers

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef with Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 2 pounds stewing beef 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped or more to taste 1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup pitted and roughly chopped Kalamata… Continue reading Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef with Artichokes

My Favorite Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) beef pot roast 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 large potatoes, quartered 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 onion, sliced 1/3 cup vinegar 1/3 cup water Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165… Continue reading My Favorite Pot Roast

Sask. cattle producers mindful of Beyond Meat’s success

Source: David Baxter, Global News, June 10, 2019  Cattle producers are watching Beyond Meat – the latest meat alternative – carefully. Veggie burgers aren’t a new idea, but plant-based options from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods that claim to taste like real meat are becoming more common on fast food menus and grocery shelves. Beyond Meat calls… Continue reading Sask. cattle producers mindful of Beyond Meat’s success

Quick Weeknight Skillet Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces, or more as needed 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups water 1 (16 ounce) package fresh angel hair pasta, cut into thirds 1 (10 ounce)… Continue reading Quick Weeknight Skillet Chicken

Lover’s Beef Burgundy Filet

Ingredients: 4 cups Burgundy wine 1 1/2 cups canola oil 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 2 cups oyster sauce 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 8 (6 ounce) fillets filet mignon 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon Burgundy wine 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced green onions 1 teaspoon ground white… Continue reading Lover’s Beef Burgundy Filet

Simple Slow-Cooked Korean Beef Soft Tacos

Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup soy sauce 10 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional) 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil salt and ground black pepper to taste 16… Continue reading Simple Slow-Cooked Korean Beef Soft Tacos