Source: Ed White, Producer.com, December 6, 2018 Not a lot of people are members of the “fusarium headblight community,” but for the few hundred who are, it’s a rich society of researchers, agriculture industry players, government officials and farmers. That community recently gathered in Winnipeg, and it became clear that one of the triumphs of fusarium… Continue reading Community builds to fight fusarium
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Alta. beef checkoff stays refundable
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, December 6, 2018 Alberta Beef Producers says changes may be needed to continue to effectively run the organization with lower revenue Of 1,874 votes cast, 51.3 percent of Alberta beef producers have voted to keep a refundable checkoff. The province-wide plebiscite, in which approximately 18,000 producers were eligible to vote, also saw… Continue reading Alta. beef checkoff stays refundable
Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups beef broth 3 potatoes, diced 4 carrots, sliced 1 stalk celery, chopped Directions:… Continue reading Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
Forage, pasture insurance due for overhaul
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Phil Franz-Warkentin, Producer.com, November 13, 2018 Alberta Beef Producers hopes work done with Alberta Financial Services Corp. will see changes made next year A new and improved forage and pasture insurance program is needed for Alberta livestock producers. Alberta Beef Producers formed a special committee this summer to assess the current drought impacts… Continue reading Forage, pasture insurance due for overhaul
Nitrate Concerns in Livestock Feed
Livestock and Feed Extension Specialists Travis Peardon and Alicia Sopatyk are in the field talking about nitrate concerns for livestock producers. These bulls represent the genetics that will impact productivity long after their breeding days have passed. In order to maximize this investment, yearling bulls require special attention. For more information contact: Travis Peardon Livestock… Continue reading Nitrate Concerns in Livestock Feed
Beef farms claim local market
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, September 13, 2018 LAMBTON COUNTY, Ont. — The concept of farm to fork is not new to many beef producers but making a long-term success of it is another issue altogether. Murray and Sandy Shaw and friends Ralph and Brenda Eyre of Lambton County, Ont., sell their Limousin beef online and… Continue reading Beef farms claim local market
Dangers in Dugouts
A number of factors affect the quality of surface water sources. Nutrient loading from spring or summer run-off, little to no re-charge from a dry spring, animal impact from direct cattle watering, and sub-surface soil or water salinity are but a few of the possibilities. Many dugouts located in saline areas may be fed from… Continue reading Dangers in Dugouts
Sask. rancher supports McDonald’s shift to using more sustainable beef in Canada
Source: CBC News, July 12, 2018 Chain says minimum of 30% of its beef will meet Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef standards A Saskatchewan cattle producer said she is over the moon about a new beef buying plan announced by McDonald’s Canada. The fast-food giant announced Wednesday it will purchase some of its beef from producers that have met… Continue reading Sask. rancher supports McDonald’s shift to using more sustainable beef in Canada
BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwiches
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons celery salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon onion salt 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 pounds beef brisket 1 cup Russian dressing 1 cup hickory-flavored barbeque sauce Directions: Mix celery salt, black pepper, salt, garlic salt, and onion salt in a small bowl;… Continue reading BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwiches
Yearling Bull Management
For both commercial and purebred herds, yearling bulls and their proper care represent a significant investment in the future of the cowherd. These bulls represent the genetics that will impact productivity long after their breeding days have passed. In order to maximize this investment, yearling bulls require special attention. Bulls of this age are typically… Continue reading Yearling Bull Management