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The Danish dairy sector is under pressure to curb emissions, especially methane www.manitobacooperator.ca/livestock/how-do-you-make-a-danish-cow-stop-burping

New tech tools and software are bringing data to the forefront of feedlot management www.canadiancattlemen.ca/livestock/measuring-feedlots-for-better-management

Looking for cows in thick brush, checking for trees fallen on fence lines, identifying livestock in a herd, spraying weeds and creating maps of pastures are just some of the possible uses for drones. www.producer.com/livestock/drones-find-their-place-on-the-ranch

McDonald’s Canada is marking its first 55 years by sharing its ambitions for its future. The organization is announcing initiatives—both big and small—to make real and tangible change keeping the planet, food quality and sourcing and its local communities in mind. The organization remains committed to serving great-tasting, quality food and supporting the next generation…

An OECD-FAO outlook sets new targets of a 28 per cent yield increase and six per cent emission reduction https://farmtario.com/news/global-farmers-told-they-must-do-more-with-less  

Scientists in the Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences are working hard to stop the waste of billions of dollars of beef each year. The U.S. beef industry loses $3 billion annually to meat discoloration. www.drovers.com/news/industry/uncooked-beef-turning-brown-osu-research-aims-save-billions-beef-industry

Robert Geis, Barrhead, Alberta, represented Canada at the 2022 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, July 28-31 in Lexington, Ky. A total of 100 juniors from 26 states and Canada attended the conference, “Angus takes the Triple Crown,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by…

A teacher by training, Hamilton provided “more than 40 years of standout leadership roles with key organizations,” the hall of fame said in a release. www.albertafarmexpress.ca/news/mabel-hamilton-inducted-in-canadian-ag-hall-of-fame

The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture announced the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership following their Annual Meeting. This five-year agreement, in principle, will see $500 million in new funds, increasing the cost-shared portion of funding by 25 percent. https://abpdaily.com/issues-insights-influence/new-agricultural-partnership-includes-500-million-in-new-funding

Ryder Lee previously worked for the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in the Government Affairs office in Ottawa from November 2005 to 2015.  Ryder has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association from 2015 to 2022. https://www.cattle.ca/cca-pleased-to-announce-ryder-lee-rejoining-organization-as-new-general-manager