Reading Time: 5 minutes So many integral parts of running a farm business can cause stress. Finances, family disagreements, weather, long hours, lack of sleep, volatile markets, industry regulations and paperwork, uncertain crop yield, machinery breakdowns, technology, and the well-being of livestock are the most common. High stress levels are common on farms, but that’s dangerous because they can […] Read more
Mental health affects decision-making on the farm
Farming is one of the most stressful careers, and that can affect your ability to make decisions
Threat of tariffs looms at Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference
Cattle groups take advocacy to U.S. livestock producers, say they need to know how tariffs will affect them
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Canadian Cattle Association says threatened 25 per cent tariffs would cut Canadian wholesale beef prices by 13 per cent, but effects would be tempered slightly by the low Canadian dollar.
Efficiency called key to reducing beef industry carbon footprint
Focus on improving production efficiency around the world, not eating less meat says JBS scientist
Reading Time: 2 minutes Efficiency is key when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the beef sector said Sarah Klopatek at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference on January 29 in Saskatoon, Sask.
CRSB consumer survey finds Canadians generally bullish on beef
Reading Time: 2 minutes A few more Canadians eat beef now than they did in 2022 according to a survey from the Canadian Roundtable of Sustainable Beef (CRSB).
South Dakota farmer focuses on soil biology
Retired farmer Rick Bieber spoke at the Western Canada Conference on Grazing and Soil Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rick Bieber, a farmer from South Dakota, spoke at Western Canada Conference on Soil Health about the many practices he has implemented to improve his soil on his operation.
Agribition 2024: Western Producer launches documentary at Agribition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia hosted a private event at Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 27 to launch the first episode of the Western Producer’s documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show.
CN optimistic despite potential strike risk
Senior executive tells Agribition grain panel that railway remains 'at the table'
Reading Time: 2 minutes A CN Railway executive says there's lots of track left ahead before it comes down to a labour disruption. The organization has been dealing with multiple workforce disputes over the past year, and another is impending.
Agribition 2024 burning of the brand focuses on community
Roughriders head coach Corey Mace launches Agribition by burning the brand
Reading Time: 2 minutes The 53rd Western Canadian Agribition kicked off on Monday morning with the annual burning of the brand. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp said although the burning of the brand usually leans more politicaly with different dignitaries, this year they decided to focus on community. That’s why Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace was the one who […] Read more
Nova Scotia ranchers snag environmental award at Canadian Beef Industry Conference
Reading Time: 2 minutes Holdanca Farms from Nova Scotia is this year’s recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), it was announced on at the banquet of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week.
WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry
Reading Time: 2 minutes Kelln Solar is a remote watering system company based out of Lumsden, Sask. While the company was originally created for the agricultural industry, they have expanded into work for cabins, lighting and small power solutions.
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