Leader in Canadian beef advocacy set to retire
A leader in Canadian beef advocacy for over two decades is retiring. This is Rural Roots…
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Canadian dollar to have big impact on agriculture sector in 2017: FCC
The chief economist at Farm Credit Canada is telling producers to keep a sharp eye on…
BCRC progress and activities in 2016
On average nationally, the BCRC receives approximately 18% of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, and plays…
Livestock producers urged to watch feed for high mycotoxin levels
Livestock producers are being asked to monitor their animals for poor feed intake as well as…
BCRC: 3 considerations to maintain good rumen health
To optimize productivity and prevent sickness, management of rumen health is important on operations from cow-calf…
CanFax Market Drivers Report – November
In this episode of the RRC – CanFax Market Drivers Report, Brian talks about why there…
CFIA approves feedlot proposal for quarantined cattle
An idea from the beef industry to move cattle being inspected in the Canadian Food Inspection…
BCRC: Let cattle do the seeding
Cattle can be managed to produce calves, beef and milk, but can they also be put…
BCRC: 5 ways cattle feeders can prepare for the fall run
Sometimes small changes or tweaks in production practices can have significant outcomes. The more you know,…
Calf Prices and Retained Ownership
As the fall run is starting, producers are having to re-adjust their price expectations when marketing…
CanFax Market Drivers Report – September
As cattle markets continue to hit new lows, CanFax Manager and Senior Analyst Brian Perillat walks…
BCRC: Internal parasites
There are many different parasites that cause production impacts and disease in Canadian beef cattle. Parasite…
New research centre aims to bridge gap between research and farmer
A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced…
BCRC: Tips for increasing sugar content in forages
Cattle that consume forages with higher sugar content have higher rates of gain, improved performance and…
ACTV Episode 13 – Showdown 2016
In this episode of ACTV: Showdown 2016. All eyes shift to Truro, Nova Scotia for Showdown…
ACTV Episode 12: Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador
The 2016 Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador is introduced.
CanFax Market Drivers Report – August 2016
In this Rural Roots Canada CanFax Market Drivers Report: Why there is some cautious optimism in…
Bucking Bulls and the Stampede: Fact vs. Fiction
A new study, conducted by Ed Pajor, Professor in animal behavior and welfare at the University…
Armstrong-Thorlakson combo coral first place at Team Cattle Penning: Open Class.
Brothers Graham and Justin Armstrong, alongside childhood neighbor Thomas Thorlakson attained the title of first place…
RRC Episode: Peru Uncovered; McDonald’s Canada’s VSB Pilot Project and Ag For Life’s Rural Rally
In this episode of Rural Roots Canada: we have gone International, we are in Peru finding…