Beef News

• Alberta harvest reaches 10 per cent complete September 11, 2026
  According to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s latest crop report, 10 per cent of major crops have been harvested, as of September 1, 2026. That’s up six percentage points from the previous week, although harvest remains behind the five-year average of 23 per cent and the 10-year average of 17 per cent. Harvest progress varies across […]
• Nearly $895K announced for Calgary greenhouse project September 11, 2026
  A Calgary greenhouse project aimed at reducing electricity use in indoor food production is receiving up to $895,000 in federal funding. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Heath MacDonald announced September 8, 2026, that SmartGRO Bioengineering Inc. will receive up to $894,673 through the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program’s Research and Innovation Stream. The […]
• Strong cattle prices lift farm cash receipts in first half of 2026 September 11, 2026
  Canadian farm cash receipts totaled $51.8 billion during the first two quarters of 2026, up 4.2 per cent from the same period a year earlier, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan)’s latest Farm Cash Receipts report. The increase was driven by higher livestock and crop receipts, which rose by $1.9 billion and $1.1 billion respectively. Direct […]
• How to Select the Right Virtual Fence for Livestock September 11, 2026
  Choosing a virtual fencing system requires producers to evaluate communication options, pasture sizes, collar maintenance, monitoring features, purchase costs, subscriptions, training, and customer support.
• Cattle Ranchers Have a Beef With Trump September 11, 2026
  What this means in layman’s terms is that ranchers should have been able to earn higher prices for heads of cattle, since supply was at a premium, for the first time in a while. After decades of falling profitability, over half of cattle ranches have shuttered in the U.S.
• Look at the Long Term – Reinvest While Cattle Prices Are Strong September 11, 2026
  Many parts of Ohio are under development pressure, and communities are trying to take actions to prevent loss of agricultural land.
• Raising Livestock Can Be Family Affair September 11, 2026
  County fairs have always been some of my favorite events of the year, but I’ll admit my relationship with them has changed.
• SDSU Extension Offers Beef Quality Assurance Training in Rapid City in September September 11, 2026
  South Dakota State University Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance training course on Sept. 29, 2026, in Rapid City.
• USDA Extends Beef Grade Review September 10, 2026
  USDA has extended the public comment period on proposed updates to U.S. beef grade standards until December 7, 2026, following requests from industry stakeholders.
• Mineral Labels Made Simple September 10, 2026
  Whether cattle are grazing pasture, managed in a dry lot or at different stages of growth and production, providing a well-balanced ration remains essential for achieving optimal performance. Mineral supplementation is a key component of that ration, ensuring each animal receives the nutrients required to support growth, reproduction and overall health. Yet with the sheer […]