Lisa Guenther

Livelong, Saskatchewan

Editor at Canadian Cattlemen

Editor with Canadian Cattlemen. Author. Tweets my own.

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Articles

Perennial and annual grazing mixes go head to head

2 weeks ago | grainews.ca | Lisa Guenther

Producers looking to reseed drought-thrashed forage stands might want to check results from a recent University of Saskatchewan study that compared the performance of forage and annual blends under a planned grazing system. The study’s co-author Jourdyn Sammons presented its results during a rotational grazing lunch-and-learn hosted by the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association at Ag in Motion last July.
Comment: Canada needs a clear vision for agricultural exports

3 weeks ago | canadiancattlemen.ca | Lisa Guenther

We spend a lot of time talking about the effect of agriculture on climate, when we should be talking about the effect of climate on agriculture, Al Mussell says. Now, I know farmers and ranchers spend a lot of time thinking about the effect of weather, and climate, on their operations (whether or not they believe in human-caused climate change). But, I think much of the chatter outside the farm gate has missed this point, and failed to connect it to the future of global agricultural trade.
Comment: Working within your circle of influence

1 month ago | canadiancattlemen.ca | Lisa Guenther

What a time to be editing a monthly print magazine focused on the beef industry. By the time our April 2025 issue comes out, we may be, again, in the midst of more tariff threats, or even escalating tariffs. Perhaps President Trump will have modified or switched tactics by then. Who knows? I sure don’t. Kelly Sidoryk and I were filming videos for her Depth of Field columns recently, and chatting about the trade chaos.
Editor’s Note: Last call for CEU credits through GrowPro

1 month ago | grainews.ca | Lisa Guenther

It’s that time of year, when farmers and everyone around them become consumed by seeding. I hope you find time to page through this issue in between everything else you do. We’ve got three articles that have been approved for continuing education (CEU) credits. But don’t tarry, as we’ll be discontinuing the credits after June 2025.
Comment: Answering challenges in the cattle industry

Jan 14, 2025 | canadiancattlemen.ca | Lisa Guenther

I recently chatted with a colleague who has been proofing and copy-editing farm magazines, including this one, for several years. We discussed how things have changed in the industry since the ’80s — mainly the roles of women in farming and ranching, and the related professions. I think women have always been vital to this industry but were less visible in the past. That has changed quite a bit, and I think we’re better for it.
Sustainability roundtable marks 10th anniversary

Oct 25, 2024 | producer.com | Lisa Guenther

The Certified Sustainable Beef Framework was formed three years later to provide credible assurances for consumers Glacier FarmMedia – It’s been 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was founded to measure and recognize Canada’s leadership in sustainability. Read Also Livestock operation turns unused meat into dog treats Glacier FarmMedia – Nerbas Bros.
The importance of timing on ranch operations

Oct 9, 2024 | canadiancattlemen.ca | Lisa Guenther

If you’ve handled livestock much, you likely understand the importance of timing. Rancher Tim Andrew alludes to this in a stockmanship article written by Melissa Jeffers-Bezan in our Sept. 24, 2024 issue. Any entry into a bovine’s flight zone will make that animal uncomfortable, and trigger a response.
Keeping foot and mouth disease out

Sep 16, 2024 | canadiancattlemen.ca | Lisa Guenther

When registered veterinary technician Dana Parker started her career, there were people in the Canadian veterinary industry who had first-hand experience with the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Europe. Others had colleagues who had been pulled into the crisis. But as that generation retires, fewer people practicing vet medicine have seen the fallout, so the disease has likely faded to an abstract, fuzzy type of risk in people’s minds. Read AlsoComment: What’s in it for volunteers?
Frequently asked questions about becoming CRSB certified

Aug 28, 2024 | canadiancattlemen.ca | Lisa Guenther

It’s been 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) was founded, and great strides have been made in measuring and recognizing Canada’s leadership in sustainability. The Certified Sustainable Beef Framework, known as “CRSB Certified,” was created in 2017 to recognize the sustainable practices on the ground and to provide credible assurances for consumers for the production, processing and sourcing of beef through certified supply chains in Canada.
Canadian Cattle Foundation recognizes young leader and honours Reg Schellenberg's legacy through award

Aug 23, 2024 | producer.com | Lisa Guenther

Glacier FarmMedia – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Earlier this week, the Canadian Cattle Foundation presented the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to B.C. rancher Cassie Marchand. Read AlsoTeamsters issue strike notice to CN, CPKC stoppage ongoingUPDATED: 0930 CST – August 23, 2024 – Glacier FarmMedia – The union representing Canadian National workers has issued a…Reg Schellenberg, former president of the Canadian Cattle Association, died suddenly in December 2022.