The Bovine

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Alberta Beef Industry Conference held in Calgary, Alta.Oosterhuis is joined by:Jack Bobo, director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham in the UK, on navigating the future of food;Lance Zimmerman, senior animal protein analyst at RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness, with a global cattle market update; andDr. Tammy Nemeth, on lessons learned from the oil and gas industry.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

For this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Oosterhuis attended the CrossRoads Conference held in Calgary, Alta.Oosterhuis is joined by:Walter Schwabe, entrepreneur and tech guru, on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on agriculture;Drew Lerner, founder, president, and senior agricultural meteorologist at World Weather Inc., with a weather outlook for 2024 in Alberta;Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, professor of psychology at the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta, on the importance of mental health literacy, breaking stigmas, and new resources you may not be aware of.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

After a brief pause, The Bovine is back!We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast.Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1. We’re starting fresh, but not over.We can’t give away too much of what we’re talking about … it is a podcast, after all.Tune in, or, download to listen later on your favourite podcast platform!Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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 StudyABP announces 2023 Board of DirectorsCCA advocacy and youth effortsNominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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 programsContinued high crop prices major factor pushing premiums higherUpcoming AFSC DeadlinesAFSC Contact FormNominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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!Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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!Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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!Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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!Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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.Tell us how you burger for a chance to win! howdoyouburger.caFor More:Information on plastics recycling in AlbertaVideo of plastic compactor/balerDIY: Baler/Compactor from Full Circle Plastics (pdf)Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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.comNominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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; andPitmaster Mel Chmilar Jr. breaks down what it takes to master an old-fashioned pit roast.For More:ABP Daily - DroughtBecome a Buddy Up ChampionFollow Mel Chmilar Jr. on InstagramNominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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, andThorsten Hebben - Manager Provincial Operations, Alberta, Ducks Unlimited CanadaFor 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.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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. Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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 AlbertaFind the latest happenings from Canadian Cattlemen's Association on their new website.Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email

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. Nominations open for Alberta Representative on Youth CouncilAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative.Nominations must be in by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024.Learn More on ABP DailyHave ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email