Beef in Ontario Talk - Ontario Agriculture2024-03-28T15:29:23Zhttps://ontag.farms.com/forum/categories/beef-in-ontario-talk/listForCategory?categoryId=3646443%3ACategory%3A151&%3Bpage=2&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPhotos from 2017 Northumberland Beef Farmers BBQ in Dartford, Ont, 06 Julytag:ontag.farms.com,2017-07-09:3646443:Topic:696942017-07-09T16:43:33.330ZRobert Campbellhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/RobertCampbell
<p>Hey readers and beef farming enthusiasts, here are photos from annual Northumberland Beef Farmers BBQ which was held this year on Ryan Campbell's farm in Dartford, Ontario - 06 July 2017</p>
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<p>It was a warm Thursday evening - the party started around suppertime,…</p>
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<p>Hey readers and beef farming enthusiasts, here are photos from annual Northumberland Beef Farmers BBQ which was held this year on Ryan Campbell's farm in Dartford, Ontario - 06 July 2017</p>
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<p>It was a warm Thursday evening - the party started around suppertime,</p>
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<p>People gathered high on a hilltop , the crest of the same hill that Dartford itself is on the side of ..</p>
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<p>And they gathered to eat beef</p>
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<p>And guess the number of square bales in the wagon... what was the answer?</p>
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<p>and chat and catchup on the strange times they find themselves living in</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.kenthodgin.com" target="_blank">Kent Hodgin Country Music</a> played all the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and 2010s. They played like champs all evening long...</p>
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<p>Ian Davis of <a href="http://Birds-i.ca" target="_blank">Birds-i.ca</a> flew his drone around, maybe i can get his footage if anyone wants to see it.. its likely spectacular ..<a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4258/35430392320_fb0b46f52d_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4258/35430392320_fb0b46f52d_b.jpg?width=700" class="align-left" width="700"/></a></p>
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<p>There was also lots of equipment on display</p>
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<p>Balage systems</p>
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<p>and ... Kubota something</p>
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<p>see you next year!</p>
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<p><span>Save</span></p> Sourcing for salted cow hidestag:ontag.farms.com,2014-01-20:3646443:Topic:512582014-01-20T16:16:05.654ZJunehttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/June
<p>Hi friends!</p>
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<p>I am sourcing salted cowhides, pls do not hesitate to contact me!;-)</p>
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<p>have a nice day</p>
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<p>Hi friends!</p>
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<p>I am sourcing salted cowhides, pls do not hesitate to contact me!;-)</p>
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<p>have a nice day</p>
<p>Jun</p> RMP or in beef RMIP How many producers signed up, if you didn't why not?tag:ontag.farms.com,2012-01-05:3646443:Topic:295302012-01-05T12:21:16.076ZKim Sytsmahttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/KimSytsma
<p> A farm reporter called me last night wondering if I knew how many beef producers signed up for RMIP. I of course have no idea. I do know from the reports out of OCA most of the cattle are under the RMIP. The first year the premiums were free, so if the there are payouts it is found money. Seems like easy money to me. I would think that everyone would sign up for the first year at least. But, I may be wrong.</p>
<p> A farm reporter called me last night wondering if I knew how many beef producers signed up for RMIP. I of course have no idea. I do know from the reports out of OCA most of the cattle are under the RMIP. The first year the premiums were free, so if the there are payouts it is found money. Seems like easy money to me. I would think that everyone would sign up for the first year at least. But, I may be wrong.</p> Can the Canadian Beef Industry Compete and Be Sustainable? Video Interview with J.P. Gervais, Economist with Farm Credit Canada.tag:ontag.farms.com,2011-09-06:3646443:Topic:223292011-09-06T00:16:24.491ZJoe Daleshttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/JoeDales
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RealAgriculture.com talks to FCC Economist J.P. Gervais about some of the factors that influence Canada's ability to compete globally in the beef industry VIDEO: Loblaws: Putting Ontario Corn-Fed Beef On The Shelves at 150 Grocery Stores .. Good news for beef farmerstag:ontag.farms.com,2011-05-27:3646443:Topic:182642011-05-27T14:06:01.424ZAgOntariohttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/AgOntario
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The sponsors of the Ontario Pasture Award - the Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA), MAPLESEED and the Ontario Forage Council (OFC) - are pleased to announce that James McKinlay "Silver Springs Farms" at Ravenna in Grey County, is the winner of the 2011 Pasture Award. The prestigious award was presented today at the OCA Annual General Meeting. For his environmental and pasture improvements and management, McKinlay will receive a cash award of <span class="xn">$750</span> and a bag of forage…
The sponsors of the Ontario Pasture Award - the Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA), MAPLESEED and the Ontario Forage Council (OFC) - are pleased to announce that James McKinlay "Silver Springs Farms" at Ravenna in Grey County, is the winner of the 2011 Pasture Award. The prestigious award was presented today at the OCA Annual General Meeting. For his environmental and pasture improvements and management, McKinlay will receive a cash award of <span class="xn">$750</span> and a bag of forage seed, courtesy of MAPLESEED, plus a complimentary stay for one night at the OCA Annual Meeting.<br />
<p>\James and his wife, Joan McKinlay, operate Silver Springs Farms with approximately 400 acres of pasture and 500 acres of cash crop including winter wheat, soybeans, canola, barley and corn. James is quick to point out that, in their operation, a good crop rotation is extremely important and forages play a vital role in that rotation.</p>
<p>James grazes about 150 cow-calf pairs, plus an additional 80 heifers are bred for herd replacement and breeding stock sales.</p>
<p>The cows are pastured in groups and are rotationally grazed on several different farm locations. James is a strong believer in a good rotational grazing system and states, "Keep it simple and achievable. By doing so, you will accomplish successful results. Fresh clean water is also of utmost importance, so fenced corridors have been constructed to protect the water source and provide restricted access to quality water close to each paddock."</p>
<p>As James says, "We recognize the responsibilities we have as food producers and ambassadors for agriculture, especially the importance of demonstrating good land stewardship to our urban neighbours who form an integral part of our local community."</p>
<p>Gerrit Van Keulen, Sales Manager with MAPLESEED, comments that the pasture management program being utilized on Silver Springs Farms is a model that not only makes greater use of pasture resources, but is also another good example of positive and sustainable environmental practices. </p>
<p><span class="xn">Ray Robertson</span>, Manager of the Ontario Forage Council, said that as producers try to cope with the challenging times, the practical techniques being followed by the McKinlays are great examples that can help many producers maximize their net returns.</p>
<p align="center"><i>The dea</i><i>dline for applications for the 2012 Ontario Pasture Award is <span class="xn">November 30, 2011</span>.</i></p>
<p align="center"><i>For details, call the Ontario Forage Council at 1-877-892-8663 or visit either the Ontario Forage Council's Web site at</i> <i><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/">www.ontarioforagecouncil.com</a></i> <i>or the Ontario Cattlemen's Association Web site at</i> <i><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cattle.guelph.on.ca/">www.cattle.guelph.on.ca</a></i> <i>.</i></p>
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<div id="ReleaseContact"><b>For further information:</b><p align="left">James McKinlay, Ravenna, Ontario, 1-519-599-6236<br/>Ray Robertson, Ontario Forage Council, 1-877-892-8663<br/>Gerrit Van Keulen, MAPLESEED, 1-519-281-0032<br/>LeaAnne Hodgins, Ontario Cattlemen's Association, 1-519-824-0334</p>
</div> McMorris: Beef Business: Should I Stay or Should I Go?tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-11-02:3646443:Topic:69942010-11-02T15:01:10.000ZOntAG Adminhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/OntAGAdmin
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<p><span>Most people in the beef business are likely asking themselves the above question these days. Making it in the beef industry has never been easy, but now it’s harder than ever. Steep rises in the Canadian dollar and feed costs have combined to challenge even the best in the business. Those who commit to giving it their best shot of being in the beef business five years from now, will have to draw on every possible advantage and most likely have to change the way they do…</span></p>
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<p><span>Most people in the beef business are likely asking themselves the above question these days. Making it in the beef industry has never been easy, but now it’s harder than ever. Steep rises in the Canadian dollar and feed costs have combined to challenge even the best in the business. Those who commit to giving it their best shot of being in the beef business five years from now, will have to draw on every possible advantage and most likely have to change the way they do business as well. Industry standards are changing and are sure to include age verification, a sound herd health protocol, excellent management and predictable genetics. These all work together to provide the market what it needs and will pay for. Everyone along the production system will be looking for ways to reduce cost and add value. So, what can you do as a cow/calf producer?</span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Know your market.<br/></strong>Understand what your buyers are looking for and then sell it to them. For example buyers want age verification and it doesn’t have to be onerous. In fact it is free when you buy tags through Beef Improvement Opportunities (BIO). Know your herd, every cow beyond her looks and her tag number! You need to keep records on your cows so you can sort out the good, the bad and the ugly. Herd evaluation through BIO can cost as little as $99 per year and gives you very valuable information for culling and selection purposes. The range in productivity for cows on herd evaluation in 2006 (genetic potential alone) was 180 pounds! You can’t afford to be carrying the bottom end!</span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Select the right bull.<br/></strong>Your bull decision today will affect your herd and your bottom line for years. Knowing what your buyer will pay for, what your cows bring to the equation and how you manage your herd let’s you identify what you need in a bull. Bulls that have been through the BIO evaluation program have information on calving ease, growth, maternal, and carcass characteristics. You can look at the results for all of the bulls evaluated by visiting <a href="http://www.biobeef.com/">www.biobeef.com</a> (go to Bull Evaluation Program or BEP query). Gone are the days when just looking at the bull was good enough - you need to know what you are buying! Good genetics give a good return on investment.</span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Present the package.<br/></strong>Offer groups of calves that are age-verified, similar in genetics and weight, from a herd health program and are ready to grow. These cattle get a premium price. Healthy calves come from good herd health programs, which involve making an investment, but have a proven return. If you have not yet added in the component of genetics, now is the time to do it. Test your customer satisfaction. Follow up with the buyers of your calves. Did they perform as you expected and as they needed them to? What could you change that would ensure better value for the buyers of your calves? Make changes as needed or you might just lose that buyer to someone who does listen.</span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Join a value chain.<br/></strong>The beef industry simply must catch up to other industries with respect to information flow: what is in demand, what will gain better payment, what do you need to change. This is sure to happen eventually on an industry level but as an individual producer, you can get a jump by being part of a group that shares information forward (like genetics) and backward (like carcass information). A clear signal that a particular carcass trait is valued and paid for can then lead to changes in breeding decisions. BIO is here to help. We are owned by beef producers and in business to work with those producers that want to use information to make better business decisions. We look forward to working with you, should you decide to stay. BIO</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Editor’s Note:</strong> Mike McMorris is the General Manager of the Beef Improvement Opportunities (BIO) To contact Mike McMorris, e-mail him at: <a href="mailto:mmcmorris@biobeef.com">mmcmorris@biobeef.com</a> or call him by phone at: Ph: (519) 767-2665 ext. 301.</span></p>
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<p><span><font color="#808080">This commentary is for informational purposes only. The opinions and comments expressed herein represent the opinions of the author--they do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Farms.com. This commentary is not intended to provide individual advice to anyone. Farms.com will not be liable for any errors or omissions in the information, or for any damages or losses in any way related to this commentary.</font></span></p> Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-06-04:3646443:Topic:52792010-06-04T12:26:28.000ZJohn Schwartzentruberhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/burnt
Those of you who are in the cattle industry may be aware of the BSE class action suit vs. the federal government, filed in 2005.The suit has been certified and continues to slowly grind forward.<br></br><br></br>A number of private individuals from western Canada have started a petition which urges the government to appoint a mediator to settle the class action rather than have it go through the usual lengthy legal process. The reason is obvious - the cash situation in the beef industry has become…
Those of you who are in the cattle industry may be aware of the BSE class action suit vs. the federal government, filed in 2005.The suit has been certified and continues to slowly grind forward.<br/><br/>A number of private individuals from western Canada have started a petition which urges the government to appoint a mediator to settle the class action rather than have it go through the usual lengthy legal process. The reason is obvious - the cash situation in the beef industry has become critical for many of us.<br/><br/>There are precedents for this type of action - the tainted blood scandal settlement and the Indian schools action, for example.<br/><br/>Here is a link to the action's homepage - <a href="http://www.bseclassaction.ca/">http://www.bseclassaction.ca/</a><br/><br/>The above link contains much good information around the action if you take the time to sift through it. Pay particular attention to the "How You can Help" page.<br/><br/>The idea of this producer-driven petition is to land on the desks of our M.P's as many signed petitions as possible on June 30, 2010. It is hoped that the unified action from right across the country will mount significant pressue on the federal government to address the sad reality of the country's beef sector.<br/><br/>Each petition requires 30 signatures to be complete. The more non-farmers that sign, the better as this would show that the beef industry affects more than just farmers.<br/><br/>I hope you will take the time needed to review the necessary details of the action and lend your support to this. <br/><br/>I am looking for someone, anyone to help move this forward in Ontario. We have some excellent people working on it in the west. Petitions are available for those who want to start one or more in their own area.<br/><br/>Sincerely,<br/>John Schwartzentruber,<br/>Brussels, On.<br/><br/><div id="refHTML"></div>
<div id="refHTML"></div> No One Ever Said the Cattle Business Was Boring....Anne Dunford, Beef Market Update Video...What Do You Think?tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-05-15:3646443:Topic:50982010-05-15T14:26:54.000ZOntAG Adminhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/OntAGAdmin
<p>Video Prepared By Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture.com</p>
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<p>The one thing that stays consistent is that if you are in the cattle feeding business your really need to be able to stomach volatility and adverse affects that are outside of your realm of control as a producer.</p>
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<p>The snow storm has had a real impact on the cattle in the yards along with aggressive selling into profitability. Add on top of this packers being slow to lift cattle, we have a very interesting…</p>
<p>Video Prepared By Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture.com</p>
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<p>The one thing that stays consistent is that if you are in the cattle feeding business your really need to be able to stomach volatility and adverse affects that are outside of your realm of control as a producer.</p>
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<p>The snow storm has had a real impact on the cattle in the yards along with aggressive selling into profitability. Add on top of this packers being slow to lift cattle, we have a very interesting cattle market with lots of challenges but also opportunities. From two weeks ago this market has even changed which makes it critical to pay attention and keep up to speed with the latest happenings.</p>
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