Top Single >500lbs– Char steer weighing 545lbs @ $2.65, owned by Penny Marchbank , bought by B&M Stockers and Feeders Ltd. 2nd top Single >500lbs – Char steer weighing 520lbs @ $2.64, owned by Steve Riemersma, bought by B&M Stockers and Feeders Ltd. Top Group >500lbs – 5 Char steers weighing 513lb ave @ $3.00, owned by Wally Ross, bought by B&M Stockers and Feeders […]
The Maritime Beef Council will be hosting the inaugural Maritime Beef Conference on March 27 and 28 at the Delta Beausejour in Moncton, NB. The agenda features Jeff Fitzpatrick from McDonalds Canada, Paul DeJonge from Atlantic Beef Products as well as Fawn Jackson from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Dr. Montanholi will also be presenting his results from the summer heifer test as well as update […]
Annual Nova Scotia Environmental Stewardship Award was awarded to Kevin Veinotte and family from Out To Pasture Farm located in West Northfield, Lunenburg County at NSFA’s Annual Meeting Banquet on November 27th. “The Veinotte Family are deserving winners of this award.” Says Dennis Boudreau, President of Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, who was on hand for the award presentation. “They are true leaders in the […]
Atlantic Stockyards have announced dates for the 2015 Spring Feeder Sales. Sales will be on the following dates: Date Start Time Date Start Time Saturday December 6 10:00am Saturday April 11 10:00am Thursday January 15 1:00pm Saturday May 2 10:00am Thursday February 12 1:00pm Thursday May 21 1:00pm Thursday March 12 1:00pm Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order […]
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 […]