When it comes to transition planning for your family's operation, where do you begin?
Annessa Good, business advisor with Farm Credit Canada, joined The Bovine to share what a transition plan is comprised of, as well as useful tips to get started and make this a positive experience for your family and business.
This episode was recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary this August.
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Declining cow numbers, shrinking packer margins, and market volatility—the cattle market certainly isn’t boring at the moment. There’s a lot going on, and Ryan Copithorne is here to give producers a glimpse into what may be coming.
Ryan, the president and owner of Cows In Control, joined us on The Bovine during the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary this summer to talk about his outlook for the fall and some cautions and opportunities to keep an eye on.
Producers looking for assistance on marketing and getting the best value on their calves can contact Ryan through his website.
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Recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax Research Services, shares her three favourite recommendations for new beef producers, coming from the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network.
The full list of recommendations is now available on the Canfax website, along with other resources coming out of the Network's results and analysis.
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Do you use the same password for everything? Skip multi-factor authentication? Prefer to keep your p4ssw0rds easy?
Well, you may want to listen to this discussion for some inspiration on mitigating your risk of experiencing a cyber security incident.
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Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) General Manager, Ryder Lee, joined Alberta Beef Producers for our January/February Producer Meetings and our March 1 Annual General Meeting.
And he joins us again here for updates from the CCA.
Related:
- Industry partners publish Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study
- ABP announces 2023 Board of Directors
- CCA advocacy and youth efforts
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This year, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) brought a new format to their coffee sponsorship at ABP's Producer Meetings.
Using digital technology, AFSC speakers polled audiences for their thoughts on everything from LPI to moisture deficiency insurance.
What did they find out, and what will they do with the data?
Brenda Hagen, Product Owner LPI, Product Innovation, and Jackie Sanden, Product Coordinator, Product Innovation, join The Bovine to discuss their findings and their next steps.
Related:
- AFSC announces changes to 2023 insurance programs
- Continued high crop prices major factor pushing premiums higher
- Upcoming AFSC Deadlines
- AFSC Contact Form
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In this special episode of The Bovine, live from the Alberta Beef Industry Conference, host Debra Murphy talks to Kajal Devani, Beef Improvement Federation board member.
This year's Beef Improvement Federation's research symposium and conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta, July 3-6. Kajal discusses the purpose of the federation and why this conference is valuable for beef producers.
Early bird registration is available until February 28, and students can register for a discounted rate. Learn more at beefimprovement.org/symposium.
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In this special episode of The Bovine, we’re joined by emcee, entertainer, and auctioneer Danny Hooper, live from the 2023 Alberta Beef Industry Conference (ABIC).
No stranger to ABIC, Danny shares what he’s learned about being an emcee over the years. He also chats about interviewing this year’s keynote speaker, hockey legend Mark Messier, as well as leading a fireside chat with the Hon. Doug Black, senator from Alberta; the Hon. Christy Clark, former Premier of B.C.; and the Hon. Brad Wall, former Premier of Saskatchewan.
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On this episode, we dive into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion file for the Canadian Beef Advisors and how it relates to the National Beef Strategy 2030 goal around people, health, and safety.
Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax, joins us to provide an overview of this file and how it will allow the industry to work together to achieves its goals.
This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia. Stay tuned for more from the conference!
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On this episode, Anne Wasko, rancher and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Past Chair, gives us an update on the Canadian Beef Advisor's 2030 goals, coming out of the National Beef Strategy.
This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia. Stay tuned for more from the conference!
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When do you prepare for drought?
Dr. Bart Lardner, Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan joins us to talk drought planning, critical rain dates, and what individual producers can do to improve their operation's drought resiliency.
This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia. Stay tuned for more from the conference!
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Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, joins us to talk about beef and cattle markets, delving into how the last few years have shown up in the numbers, what beef and cattle markets look like now, and if there is an expected shift in leverage on the horizon.
This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia. Stay tuned for more from the conference!
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Wondering when to buy grain?
Brennan Turner is an independent grain market analyst, who spoke at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Hear a quick summary of his presentation as he goes through factors affecting barley, corn, and wheat.
This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia. Stay tuned to ABP Daily for more from the conference.
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From taking food to a grieving neighbour to harnessing the power of the words "tell me more," psychologist, author and keynote speaker Dr. Jody Carrington shares her knowledge of connection.
This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia. Stay tuned to ABP Daily for more from the conference.
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On today's episode:
- The recently announced Living Laboratories Initiative, with Sheri Strydhorst, Alberta Barley and Alberta Wheat Commission, and Karin Schmid, Alberta Beef Producers.
- Making your own ag plastic compactor with guest host and new delegate Colin Rice and Full Circle Plastics' Jonathon Beekman.
- Positivity in market trends for beef - an interview from Alberta Beef Industry Conference, featuring Brett Stuart, founding partner of Global AgriTrends.
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For More:
- Information on plastics recycling in Alberta
- Video of plastic compactor/baler
- DIY: Baler/Compactor from Full Circle Plastics (pdf)
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Welcome to another edition of The Bovine!
On this episode, you'll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP, takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm, Rocky View Schools' new on-farm learning initiative.
Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program.
More information is available at www.rvsthefarm.com
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Welcome back to another episode of The Bovine!
On today's episode, hear:
- ABP Delegate and Medicine Hat area farmer, Craig Lehr, joins the show with an update on the dry conditions in his area;
- Akash Asif from the Centre for Suicide Prevention talks men's mental health, the Centre's ag persona, and #BuddyUp Month; and
- Pitmaster Mel Chmilar Jr. breaks down what it takes to master an old-fashioned pit roast.
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This year, Ribbon Creek Ranch, near Linden, Alberta, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA).
In this feature edition of the podcast, listen to Elan Lees, one of the managers of last year's award-winning ranch, take the reins as guest host for a discussion with Jerry Baerg of Ribbon Creek Ranch.
You'll also hear a quick word from this year's sponsors of the ESA, featuring representatives:
- Tom Lynch-Staunton, Regional Vice President, Alberta, Nature Conservancy of Canada, and
- Thorsten Hebben - Manager Provincial Operations, Alberta, Ducks Unlimited Canada
For More:
Head to ABP Daily to read the announcement from ABP Magazine, and check out some of the images we captured of Jerry Baerg and his family at Ribbon Creek Ranch.
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Kicking off the episode, host Debra Murphy takes a dive into our social media and some of the chatter about our last podcast on wild pigs.
Then:
- Alberta Invasive Species Council's Executive Director, Megan Evans, joins the show to talk about revitalizing the Certified Weed-Free Forage Program in the province.
- Beef Cattle Research Council Project Coordinator, Janice Bruynooghe, walks us through the Carrying Capacity Calculator.
- New delegate and first generation farmer/rancher, Doug Roxburgh, talks about his move to Alberta, and ultimately, his decision to run as a delegate.
For More:
- Follow Alberta Invasive Species Council and Beef Cattle Research Council on Twitter.
- Check out BCRC's Carrying Capacity Calculator, their related blog, and other Decision Making Tools.
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To start off the episode, host Debra Murphy introduces ABP's Beef Production and Extension Lead, Karin Schmid.
Then:
- Can you keep your animals off the grass a while longer? Masters student and host of 'Forays into Forages,' David MacTaggart, joins to talk about the general lifecycle of perennial plants, and how we can support forages post-drought.
- Pigs in the back 40. Wild boar specialist, Dr. Ryan Brook talks about the distribution of wild pigs on the prairies, their lifecycle, and current recommendations for eradication efforts.
- Can you manage another role? Melissa Downing, already busy rancher with an off-farm job, volunteer gigs, and a family, joins the show to talk about her new role as a delegate with Alberta Beef Producers.
For More:
- Follow Debra, David, Ryan, and Melissa on Twitter.
- Keep up-to-date on wild boar on Facebook.
- Report wild boar at large in Alberta
- Find the latest happenings from Canadian Cattlemen's Association on their new website.
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To start off Episode 3, host Debra Murphy begins by acknowledging international events.
Then:
- How do we get more youth involved in committees and boards? Cattlemen's Young Leader graduate and past Young Cattlemen's Council representative Brodie Haugan reflects on his eight years with Alberta Beef Producers.
In a surprising turn of events, interviewee becomes interviewer.
- Brodie Haugan takes the host chair to welcome a past delegate and farmer, Assar Grinde, to talk about ag plastics in the province.
- What does it look like to prepare ag plastics for recycling? Hear from:
- General Manager of Kasko Cattle Company, Ryan Kasko, on their involvement in a pilot project in Lethbridge County.
- Cleanfarms' Davin Johnson on some of the specifics around cleaning plastics, and what the pilot compactor looks like.
If you're interested in checking out the options in your area, you can call your local agricultural fieldman. Also check out aprg.ca and cleanfarms.ca.
You can also find newsletters from APRG and Cleanfarms on ABP Daily.
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In this Special Edition of The Bovine, ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk and General Manager Brad Dubeau join host Debra Murphy to re-cap the 2022 Annual General Meeting, held in Red Deer, Alberta at the beginning of March.
You'll hear some thoughts on:
- the overall feel of the meeting,
- youth involvement in the industry,
- the changes to ABP's communications tools,
- some of the resolutions considered (including disaster relief, trade regs, and funding the Canadian Cattlemen's Association), and
- the next steps forward for Alberta Beef Producers.
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To start off Episode 2, host Debra Murphy begins with some quick thoughts on the podcast's structure, as well as a shout out to ABP Daily, where you can find more information relevant to the cattle industry — particularly here in Alberta.
Then:
- Do cows babysit? Animal welfare and behaviour specialist Dr. Joe Stookey joins us to answer calving questions you've wondered but never knew who to ask.
- What does bull fighting offer a political career? Our very own Vice Chair, Jason Hale, talks about his careers in bull fighting and politics, and joining Alberta Beef Producers.
- You've probably dreamed of virtual fencing, and might already use video cameras to keep an eye on aspects of your operation. But what other technologies are coming down the pipeline? Dr. Diego Moya Fernandez, Assistant Professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine joins the show.
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It’s our inaugural episode! Hello!
In today’s show, Dr. Melanie Wowk and Lindsay Roberts join host Debra Murphy to introduce The Bovine.
Then:
- Mel Chmilar Jr. (@darksideofthegrill) and Corey Meyer (@coreythebutcher) join us to talk about the ever-underrated roast.
- Kira Hames, Livestock Gentec, gives context to the Arm-Chair Rancher app currently under development.
- Dr. Melanie Wowk shares her background, and brings light to the veterinary shortages facing the country (and world).
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The pillars of succession planning with Annessa Good
10:05
Ryan Copithorne's market outlook for Fall 2023
6:07
Brenna Grant's favourite cost-of-production tips for new producers
6:28
P4ssw0rd123: How's your cyber security?
20:44
An Update from the Canadian Cattle Association
23:50
AFSC on live polling and next steps following Producer Meetings
13:43
The BIF Symposium is coming to Canada
11:51
Danny Hooper on ABIC so far, and tips for quality emceeing
17:32
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
6:30
Anne Wasko on the Canadian beef 2030 goals
11:04
Preparing for drought during autumn office hours
11:48
An overview of the markets with Brenna Grant, Canfax
9:02
Barley, corn, and wheat markets with Brennan Turner
13:55
A deep-dive into connection and acknowledgement with Dr. Jody Carrington
33:13
Living Labs, a DIY plastic compactor, and positivity in market trends
46:01
Rocky View Schools' on-farm learning initiative
19:33
Hoping for rain, Buddying Up, and planning a pit roast
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Celebrating our 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients
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Weed-free forage, carrying capacity, and first-gen at the table
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Forages, wild pigs, and a whirlwind trip to Ottawa
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Finding solutions to ag plastics and welcoming youth to the table
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Special Edition: Re-capping the 2022 Annual General Meeting
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Babysitting, bull-fighting, and precision tech for cows
43:20
Roast beef, Arm-Chair Ranching, and veterinary shortages
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