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A magnesium deficiency can lead to health problems when cattle move into lush new grass growth.

Get magnesium levels up before cattle turnout

Mineral deficiency can lead to sudden and fatal grass tetany

By Peter Vitti May 26, 2020

It wasn’t unusual that many producers fed a lot of straw and screenings to their beef cows this winter. That’s because their last year’s hay or grain crop was so poor. Some told me that spring couldn’t come soon enough when green grass starts to sprout on pasture. As a beef nutritionist, I warned them: […] Read more

General, Machinery

Outdoor Farm Show relocating to cyberspace for 2020

In-person event cancelled due to COVID-19

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News May 25, 2020

Another major event on Eastern Canada’s fall farming calendar has halted its up-close-and-in-person plans for 2020 but expects to follow its western sister event into virtual space. Glacier FarmMedia, the owner/operator of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and of this website, announced Monday it will cancel its event scheduled for Sept. 15-17 at Canada’s Outdoor Park […] Read more

The Wowks believe providing cattle with a source of fresh, good-quality water contributes to overall improved production.

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Cattle producers share good production ideas

Pasture and water management fine-tuned

By Beef Cattle Research Council May 25, 2020

What works for beef producers? The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has asked a few Canadian beef producers about changes, production practices or new technology they’ve made or use that make a difference in their day-to-day management. Good ideas can range from improving pasture watering systems and regularly testing winter feeds, to reducing costs during […] Read more

General, Markets

Report links business management, mental health of farmers

Farm women, young farmers report higher levels of stress, difficulties coping

By GFM Network News May 23, 2020

Ottawa — A new report from Farm Management Canada (FMC) calls for action after determining 75 per cent of Canadian farmers reported being moderately to highly stressed about unpredictable interference, workload pressure and financial pressures. But how a farmer plans his or her business — and associated risks — can help lower that statistic. The […] Read more

EU flags in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels. (Jorisvo/iStock/Getty Images)

General, Markets, Reuters, Weather

EU plans to halve pesticide use, expand organic farming

By GFM Network News May 23, 2020

Brussels | Reuters — The European Commission said on Wednesday it planned to increase organic farming and cut agricultural chemical use to protect the environment, proposals welcomed by green groups but which farmers said would make them less flexible. Agriculture is a contributor to climate change – producing around 10 per cent of EU greenhouse […] Read more

CME August 2020 feeder cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live and feeder cattle futures slip

Thursday's cold storage data seen as disappointing

By GFM Network News May 23, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live and feeder cattle futures closed lower on Friday after disappointing cold storage data the previous day and ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s cattle on feed report in the afternoon. Lean hog futures also dropped, as backups continue at slaughter facilities, traders said. The nearby CME live cattle […] Read more

Blog, Lees insight

No details yet on beef set aside program

Producers waiting for details on how to access funds

By Lee Hart May 22, 2020

Beef producers across Western Canada wanting to access funds from a federal/provincial set aside program intended to help with feed costs and loss of in come due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will have to wait a little longer. Alberta premier Jason Kenney got the ball rolling May 8, announcing that Alberta was joining the federal […] Read more

If a newborn calf is unable to nurse, the quickest and safest way to get colostrum into him is by tube.

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Tips on using tube feeders with calves

Whether in nose or throat, insert gently and make sure it’s in the right spot

By Heather Smith Thomas May 22, 2020

Sometimes you must get fluid into a calf — a newborn that needs colostrum, or a sick calf that needs fluid orally. If a newborn is unable to nurse mama or suck a bottle, the quickest and safest way to get colostrum into him is by tube. A sick calf generally won’t suck a bottle, […] Read more

CME June 2020 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs, live cattle gain against cash markets

Cold storage meat supplies down slightly, USDA says

By GFM Network News May 22, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live hog futures gained on Thursday on short-covering as contracts strengthened against cash markets, traders said. CME live cattle futures firmed, while feeder cattle dipped ahead of Friday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture cattle on feed report. The nearby CME June lean hogs gained 2.475 cents, to 59.35 cents/lb., while the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

JBS resumes second shift at Alberta beef plant

Out of 650 COVID cases at plant, 11 are 'active'

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News May 21, 2020

Meat giant JBS’s Alberta beef packing plant has resumed two daily shifts as of Thursday, as fewer than a dozen of its 2,600-plus employees are now sidelined by COVID-19. The JBS plant at Brooks, about 170 km east of Calgary, is “slowly returning to two shifts as of today,” the company said Thursday in a […] Read more

GFM Network News

Farmers, traders ‘flying blind’ as U.S. shutdown blocks key crop data

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise to new highs on tight supply, strong cash prices

U.S. grains: Soybeans slip on profit-taking, China trade worries

Beef cattle

Get magnesium levels up before cattle turnout

Outdoor Farm Show relocating to cyberspace for 2020

Cattle producers share good production ideas

Report links business management, mental health of farmers

EU plans to halve pesticide use, expand organic farming

U.S. livestock: Live and feeder cattle futures slip

No details yet on beef set aside program

Tips on using tube feeders with calves

U.S. livestock: Hogs, live cattle gain against cash markets

JBS resumes second shift at Alberta beef plant

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