https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us Winter has faded in the rearview mirror, yet the summer road ahead is dogged by one unwelcome word: drought. Or, at the very least, excessive dryness. On beef ranches in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, producers are also facing forecasts of an El Nino effect, which could worsen the conditions. Winter has faded in the rearview mirror, yet the summer road ahead is dogged by one unwelcome word: drought. Or, at the very least, excessive dryness. On beef ranches in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, producers are also facing forecasts of an El Nino effect, which could worsen the conditions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63555 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63555-is-managing-for-drought-the-new-norm 63555-pearce-dry-pasture-getty.jpg kelleen.tait@mnp.ca Strong cattle prices don’t automatically mean strong cash flow. Many beef producers have learned the hard way that good prices can still lead to tight cash, tax surprises and rushed decisions. Strong cattle prices don’t automatically mean strong cash flow. Many beef producers have learned the hard way that good prices can still lead to tight cash, tax surprises and rushed decisions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63365 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63365-cash-flow-planning-for-beef-producers 63365-lechkobit-flow.jpg mromulo@axiota.com Reproductive efficiency is a main driver of profitability in beef operations, as an open cow still eats and grazes but doesn’t produce a weaned calf. Herds often focus on genetics, body condition and synchronization, yet trace mineral status is a common, hard‑to‑see limiter of conception, embryo survival and calving season length. Reproductive efficiency is a main driver of profitability in beef operations, as an open cow still eats and grazes but doesn’t produce a weaned calf. Herds often focus on genetics, body condition and synchronization, yet trace mineral status is a common, hard‑to‑see limiter of conception, embryo survival and calving season length.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63491 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63491-trace-minerals-impact-on-reproductive-performance 63491-carvalho-dixon.jpg rogerio.eduardo@hipra.com Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains one of the most significant health and economic challenges in both beef and dairy production. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains one of the most significant health and economic challenges in both beef and dairy production.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63361 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63361-mannheimia-haemolytica-when-balance-is-lost-respiratory-disease-follows 63361-junior_d4a2695-dixon.jpg caleb@rbnutritionconsulting.ca Weather patterns have been difficult to nail down with any degree of accuracy this year. In Saskatchewan, late snowfall has delayed thawing and therefore grass growth and typical seeding plans. Weather patterns have been difficult to nail down with any degree of accuracy this year. In Saskatchewan, late snowfall has delayed thawing and therefore grass growth and typical seeding plans.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63513 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63513-the-ovaries-need-air-conditioning 63513-eidsvik-4510-getty.jpg abby@agproud.com In 1993, the Eusi family left their dairy farm in Switzerland, arriving in southwestern Ontario with a vision for building something that could support not just one generation, but many to come. In 1993, the Eusi family left their dairy farm in Switzerland, arriving in southwestern Ontario with a vision for building something that could support not just one generation, but many to come.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63227 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63227-from-feedlot-to-fuel-how-eusi-farms-is-redefining-farm-sustainability 63227-George-kids.jpg Progressive Cattle – Canada magazine has hired Jeffrey Kennett as its first freelance intern to write coverage of the beef industry in the provinces. Progressive Cattle – Canada magazine has hired Jeffrey Kennett as its first freelance intern to write coverage of the beef industry in the provinces.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63470 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63470-jeffrey-kennett-hired-as-new-progressive-cattle-canada-intern 63470-kennett-9203.jpg jeffrey@agproud.com Amid historically high cattle prices, Canadian producers say Ottawa risks undermining the country’s herd rebuilding efforts if Mercosur trade negotiations result in expanded South American beef access, as the sector remains economically vulnerable. Amid historically high cattle prices, Canadian producers say Ottawa risks undermining the country’s herd rebuilding efforts if Mercosur trade negotiations result in expanded South American beef access, as the sector remains economically vulnerable.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63467 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63467-canadian-cattle-industry-warns-mercosur-deal-could-threaten-fragile-herd-rebuilding 63467-kennett-tyler-fulton.jpg wmeteer@gmail.com Feeding hay is often just part of the cattle business, and it's almost an afterthought to some. Habit and routine can sometimes overshadow a piece of your cattle business that deserves further evaluation. Feeding hay is often just part of the cattle business, and it's almost an afterthought to some. Habit and routine can sometimes overshadow a piece of your cattle business that deserves further evaluation.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63275 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63275-should-i-buy-or-grow-my-own-hay 63275-meeter-1459673986.jpg The latest issue of Progressive Cattle-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click “Subscribe” in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Cattle-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click “Subscribe” in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63383 Tue, 05 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63383-may-5-2026-progressive-cattle-canada-digital-magazine 0326cc-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg The skies were clear as the sun flirted with the idea of peeking over the mountains to the east. Despite the cool of the early spring morning, it promised to be a beautiful day. The skies were clear as the sun flirted with the idea of peeking over the mountains to the east. Despite the cool of the early spring morning, it promised to be a beautiful day.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/9/post/63295 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/9-irons-in-the-fire/post/63295-irons-in-the-fire-kens-worthy-adversary ironsinthefire-paul.jpg abby@agproud.com Breeding season has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re finishing up calving, and the next you’re turning bulls out or timing when to inseminate and hoping everything lines up the way it should. It’s a busy time, but it may also be the most important few weeks of the entire year. Breeding season has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re finishing up calving, and the next you’re turning bulls out or timing when to inseminate and hoping everything lines up the way it should. It’s a busy time, but it may also be the most important few weeks of the entire year.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/36/post/63278 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/36-progressive-cattle-canada-from-the-editor/post/63278-breeding-season-decisions-that-stick george-abby.jpg abby@agproud.com Success starts at birth. A recent BCRC webinar highlighted just how critical those early decisions are, from precalving management to colostrum intake and postnatal care. It’s about stacking small advantages, such as nutrition, environment, timing and intervention, right from the start. Success starts at birth. A recent BCRC webinar highlighted just how critical those early decisions are, from precalving management to colostrum intake and postnatal care. It’s about stacking small advantages, such as nutrition, environment, timing and intervention, right from the start.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63201 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63201-setting-calves-up-for-success-building-a-strong-start 63201-george-getty.jpg tyrell@agproud.com Graeme Finn could have been happy raising cattle anywhere in the world, so long as there was grass to graze and land to improve. He and his family ended up raising cattle, grazing grass and improving land in the foothill country of western Alberta near the town of Madden. Graeme Finn could have been happy raising cattle anywhere in the world, so long as there was grass to graze and land to improve. He and his family ended up raising cattle, grazing grass and improving land in the foothill country of western Alberta near the town of Madden.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63257 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63257-southern-cross-livestock-rolling-with-the-punches-blazing-a-trail 63257-marchant-002.jpg brenda.ralston@lakelandcollege.ca When cattle start rubbing and losing hair in late winter or early spring, lice are often the first suspect. Follow-up checks by producers and veterinarians, however, show the cause is not always that simple. When cattle start rubbing and losing hair in late winter or early spring, lice are often the first suspect. Follow-up checks by producers and veterinarians, however, show the cause is not always that simple.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63182 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63182-scratching-the-surface-with-itchy-cows 63182-ralston-Searching-for-Lice.jpg Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains a leading health concern in Canadian feedlots. Currently, pen riders quietly surveying thousands of cattle daily are a feedlot’s main defence against this challenging disease. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains a leading health concern in Canadian feedlots. Currently, pen riders quietly surveying thousands of cattle daily are a feedlot’s main defence against this challenging disease.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63186 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63186-inside-the-pen-advancing-brd-detection-in-canadian-feedlots 63186-derksen-staff.jpg rogerio.eduardo@hipra.com BVD remains one of the most economically significant infectious diseases affecting cattle worldwide. While many producers vaccinate routinely, the virus can still circulate quietly within herds, reducing performance long before obvious clinical signs appear. BVD remains one of the most economically significant infectious diseases affecting cattle worldwide. While many producers vaccinate routinely, the virus can still circulate quietly within herds, reducing performance long before obvious clinical signs appear.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63106 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63106-bvd-control-from-assumption-to-strategy 63106-souza-getty.jpg caleb@rbnutritionconsulting.ca Whether up north in last summer’s ash or down south in the dust, winter feeding is nearing its end, and the need for a grazing plan is mounting. Year over year, producer efforts to balance grazing and growth will hopefully result in profitable calf crops as well as healthy grasslands. Whether up north in last summer’s ash or down south in the dust, winter feeding is nearing its end, and the need for a grazing plan is mounting. Year over year, producer efforts to balance grazing and growth will hopefully result in profitable calf crops as well as healthy grasslands.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63165 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63165-the-right-time-to-buy-time 63165-eidsvik-dixon.jpg emmahoman@cattlekrush.com Feeding cattle used to be a pen-and-paper business. Now, more producers are relying on cloud-based software to streamline operations, but hesitation remains, especially if internet access is limited. Feeding cattle used to be a pen-and-paper business. Now, more producers are relying on cloud-based software to streamline operations, but hesitation remains, especially if internet access is limited.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62971 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62971-bringing-broadband-to-the-farm-unlocking-agricultures-digital-future 62821-homan-DeniseLoyning3.jpg The latest issue of Progressive Cattle-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click “Subscribe” in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Cattle-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click “Subscribe” in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63056 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63056-march-5-2026-progressive-cattle-canada-digital-magazine 0226cc-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg carrie.veselka@agproud.com As AI tools rapidly expand, the advantage will belong to those who make informed, deliberate decisions and use AI as a tool instead of putting it in the driver’s seat. As AI tools rapidly expand, the advantage will belong to those who make informed, deliberate decisions and use AI as a tool instead of putting it in the driver’s seat.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/36/post/62945 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/36-progressive-cattle-canada-from-the-editor/post/62945-ensuring-ai-is-the-tool-not-the-master Located an hour north of the U.S. border near Coaldale, Alberta, U2 Quality Seedstock is a second-generation operation raising Angus and Red Angus cattle with a focus on traits that keep commercial cattlemen in business. Located an hour north of the U.S. border near Coaldale, Alberta, U2 Quality Seedstock is a second-generation operation raising Angus and Red Angus cattle with a focus on traits that keep commercial cattlemen in business.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62890 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62890-found-what-theyre-looking-for-u2-quality-seedstock 62890-thomas-background-cow-6484.jpg I can’t help but think that much of the reason we may not like each other is because we don’t know each other. I can’t help but think that much of the reason we may not like each other is because we don’t know each other.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/9/post/62928 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/9-irons-in-the-fire/post/62928-irons-in-the-fire-cowboys-and-vegans ironsinthefire-paul.jpg david@agproud.com While many Canadian cattle producers have a reluctance to use growth implants in their herds, the science shows they are a proven tool to help build profits and enhance efficiency. While many Canadian cattle producers have a reluctance to use growth implants in their herds, the science shows they are a proven tool to help build profits and enhance efficiency.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62912 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62912-to-implant-or-not-implant-your-calves 62912-copper-figure1.jpg s_joyce@ducks.ca Despite poor winter weather, 53 hardy individuals gathered in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, on Jan. 15, 2026, for a virtual fence field day. Roughly half of the attendees traveled an hour or more to attend, highlighting the strong interest in the emerging technology across the Prairies. Despite poor winter weather, 53 hardy individuals gathered in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, on Jan. 15, 2026, for a virtual fence field day. Roughly half of the attendees traveled an hour or more to attend, highlighting the strong interest in the emerging technology across the Prairies.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62837 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62837-virtual-fencings-practicality-and-profitability-on-canadian-ranches 62837-joyce-0311.jpg brenda.ralston@lakelandcollege.ca Castration is a management procedure that reduces animal aggression, prevents unwanted breeding and improves meat quality. No matter what method is used, all castration procedures cause pain, as measured by stress responses in the animal. Explore new products that are helping to reduce that pain and increase productivity. Castration is a management procedure that reduces animal aggression, prevents unwanted breeding and improves meat quality. No matter what method is used, all castration procedures cause pain, as measured by stress responses in the animal. Explore new products that are helping to reduce that pain and increase productivity.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62779 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62779-love-hurts-but-castration-doesnt-have-to 62779-ralston-1.jpg The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) began enforcing its revised livestock transport regulations in 2022, which reduced the maximum travel time for weaned calves from 48 to 36 hours before a mandated break and increased rest periods from five to eight hours. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) began enforcing its revised livestock transport regulations in 2022, which reduced the maximum travel time for weaned calves from 48 to 36 hours before a mandated break and increased rest periods from five to eight hours.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62836 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62836-science-or-schedule-rethinking-calf-transport-regulations 62836-derksen-getty.jpg Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a fast-moving upper respiratory disease that can quietly drain profitability in beef and dairy herds. It spreads quickly through close contact and, like other herpes viruses, it doesn’t leave the herd once it arrives. Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a fast-moving upper respiratory disease that can quietly drain profitability in beef and dairy herds. It spreads quickly through close contact and, like other herpes viruses, it doesn’t leave the herd once it arrives.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62768 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62768-ibr-in-cattle-a-practical-guide-for-cattle-producers 62768-maxwell-dixon.jpg tyrell@agproud.com For the first time in more than four years, Canadian beef can now be sold and marketed in China. For the first time in more than four years, Canadian beef can now be sold and marketed in China.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62814 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62814-canadian-beef-regains-market-access-to-china 62814-marchant-getty.jpg Andrea Brocklebank will become the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) chief executive officer in early March. The CEO role is a new designation for the Canadian Cattle Association. Andrea Brocklebank will become the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) chief executive officer in early March. The CEO role is a new designation for the Canadian Cattle Association.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62753 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62753-cca-announces-new-ceo-andrea-brocklebank 62753-news-brocklebank.jpg