Canadian Cattlemen

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.

1 month 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.

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.

1 month 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.

Feb 27, 2025 | 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.