Nova Scotia Cattle Producers

06/16/2026

Our newly updated corn production guide is now available on our website:https://www.perennia.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Corn-Production-GuideV2.pdf

06/10/2026

📢 This is your last chance to purchase calf policies for Livestock Price Insurance, as they close June 11, and will not reopen until February 2027 ‼️

Call Geoff today to buy in ➡️ 902-957-2291

Learn more at https://lpi.ca/maritime-livestock-price-insurance/

06/09/2026

Reminder: The public comment period for the draft Beef Cattle Code of Practice closes Friday (June 12) ‼️

We encourage producers to take 20–30 minutes to review the draft and submit feedback. Producer input is crucial in helping shape future on-farm animal welfare standards.

All comments are valuable - whether you support a recommendation or have concerns. If providing negative feedback, please include as much detail as possible on how the proposed changes could impact you and your operation.

Learn more and submit comments at: www.cattle.ca/beef-code

06/05/2026

Registration for the 12th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day is OPEN🥳

This year's event is occurring August 5th at the River Hebert Community Centre for the morning, and the Minudie Community Pasture for the afternoon (as a part of Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation's Pasture Walk Series).

Agenda to follow very soon!

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-annual-atlantic-forage-field-day-2026-tickets-1991216055825

06/01/2026

The monthly checklist is now up!
Head over to Perennia’s Farm Data Tools to check out the Livestock Comfort Tool and stay ahead of heat stress this season.
https://www.farmdatatools.perennia.ca/

05/30/2026

Producers, have you provided feedback on the draft Beef Cattle Code of Practice? The Public Comment Period ends in 2 weeks.

Please take 20–30 minutes to submit comments before the June 12 deadline to help ensure strong producer input in shaping the direction of on-farm animal welfare in our sector for the next decade.

Learn more at www.cattle.ca/beef-code

05/28/2026

From the farm to the grill, Canadian farmers make every burger better by producing fresh ingredients right here at home!🍔 https://ow.ly/Rz1B50Z57Nu

05/28/2026

📣 Calf policies for Livestock Price Insurance are only open until June 11, and will not reopen until February 2027 ‼️

Learn more at https://lpi.ca/maritime-livestock-price-insurance/

05/28/2026

Orchard grass is starting to head out the end of last week/this weekend in the Stewiacke area.

For those planning to harvest soon: It is tempting to try to get every inch of forage you can by cutting closer to the soil, especially if you are looking to build back reserves used last season. However, leaving more plant behind, by cutting closer to 4 inches in height, will allow the forages to recover faster. When combined with an application of fertilizer shortly after the harvested forage has been removed from the field, we should see faster regrowth and higher volumes in second cut.

05/28/2026