The Bovine
Join our hosts as they interview researchers, ranchers, ABP delegates and staff, chefs, nutritionists, and others all along the beef supply chain. You’ll hear content as diverse as the guests who bring it – from cooking beef to managing pastureland, the latest tech to great entertainment, cattle markets to weather predictions, and more. You'll feel motivated to level up your farm management, try new recipes, and perhaps find some entertainment for a long drive.
Episodes
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE).
The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national sustainability survey, the importance of telling the story from the farm, and more.
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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.
The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, changes within the college, and more.
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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel went behind-the-scenes with two of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients: Courtney and Clayton Taylor, of Taylor Ranches.
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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, Alta.
Oosterhuis is joined by:
- Karin Schmid, of Alberta Beef Producers, on the Beef Research Showcase and how it came to be;
- Dr. Bart Lardner, of the University of Saskatchewan, on challenges and opportunities managing novel forage mixtures;
- Dr. Cheryl Waldner, of the University of Saskatchewan, on the Canadian Cow-Calf S...
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; and
- Dr. Tammy Neme...
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, pr...
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...
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 t...
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 ...
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...
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
Have ideas for future shows? ...
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...
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.
E...
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 Albe...
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...
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 conf...
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. ...
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 co...
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