Canadian Cattlemen

1 week ago | canadiancattlemen.ca | Becky Zimmer

More farmers and ranchers are looking at cover crops for many reasons, ranging from animal health, to reducing erosion, to capturing moisture. But how can people make them work on their operation? Kevin Elmy sees the benefits of a more hands-on approach to cover crop management. Through Cover Crops Canada, he talks with farmers and ranchers across Western Canada about their cover crop needs.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago | canadiancattlemen.ca | Steve Kay

I could almost hear the huge sighs of relief coming from Canadian livestock and meat producers on April 2 when U.S. President Trump announced he was imposing a new 10 per cent tariff on all imports. That’s because goods that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are expected to be exempt from the new tariffs. However, non-compliant goods will be subject to a 25 per cent tariff, with exceptions for energy and potash from Canada.

2 months ago | canadiancattlemen.ca | Jerry Klassen

At the time of writing this article, there are no U.S. tariffs on Canadian beef or cattle. Over the past month, I’ve been overwhelmed with calls some days from producers asking about the influence of a U.S. tariff on prices for finished cattle and feeders. We all dreaded courses on Agriculture Trade and Policy in university; however, having worked in international agriculture trade for 30 years, it’s the most referenced textbook.

Feb 13, 2025 | canadiancattlemen.ca | Mary MacArthur

Ranching in the middle of central Alberta’s grain country, with inches-deep topsoil and flat, open fields, may not be traditional cattle country, but it has worked for the Solverson family for more than a century. Read Also Canadian Speckle Park Association awards bursaries The Canadian Speckle Park Association awarded bursaries to several juniors.