From the Chronicle Herald Government funding for the beef industry indicates that elected representatives are paying attention to farmers, the chairman of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers said Saturday. “We’ve been trying to get this for a long time,” Larry Weatherby said of the Safe Handling of Cattle Program announced at the Maritime Beef Testing Station in Nappan. Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell and […]
The final feeder sale at Atlantic Stockyards will be on Saturday December 6, 2014 starting at 10:00 am. Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will be list pre registered cattle on […]
From Atlantic Stockyards Limited Solid November sale, vaccinated cattle continue to command strong premiums. Producer returns $485 higher than same sale last fall. Next feeder sale December 6, watch www.atlanticstockyards.com or call 902 893 9603 for winter/spring 2015 dates. Top Single >500lbs– Char bull vac weighing 685lbs @ $2.75, owned by Windy Valley Farm, bought by Balamore Farm. 2nd top single – Char steer, non-vac […]
The NSCP would like to announce details regarding our Zone and Annual Meetings, please see below for further details. There will be elections in Zones 1 and 4 as well as two Director-at-Large positions at the Annual General Meeting on February 21, 2015 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro. Please make an effort to attend the Zone and AGM as we will provide several […]
The Board of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers is happy to announce that starting in 2015 we will be naming an annual “Producer of the Year” award. The objective of the award is to annually recognize a Nova Scotia beef producer or dealer for the outstanding contributions they make to the provincial cattle industry. Completed nomination forms are due to the NSCP office by January 30, 2015 […]
The Annual General Meeting of the Maritime Beef Testing Society will be held on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the Nappan Pavilion. Registration for the meeting is $15 which includes a roast beef dinner lunch to support Cumberland County 4H clubs. Please click here for the 2014 MBTS Draft AGM Agenda [PDF]
Atlantic Stockyards have announced dates for the 2014 Fall Feeder Sales. Sales will start at 10:00am on the following dates: Saturday November 15 Saturday December 6 Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – […]
Though consumers have seen relatively flat inflation overall, food prices continue to climb. The U.S. Department of Labor released its Consumer Price Index yesterday, noting a 1.7 percent increase year over year. Hikes in food (3 percent) and shelter (3 percent) were mitigated by drops in the price of gasoline, cars, appliances and other items. Food has been especially stubborn this year. Beef, thanks to […]
Applications are now available for dairy producers who would like to participate in the 2015 DFNS / NSCP Levy collection program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brad at 902-893-7455. Note: If you participated in 2014, you do not need to re-apply for 2015. Please complete the NSCP Levy Authorization Form [PDF] and return it to the DFNS office by December […]