6th generation farmer from Lady Fane, PEI, grower of seed potatoes & breeder of Charolais cattle, father of 5, Grampie of 9 #ladyfanecharolais
Lady Fane, PE
Joined January 2018
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It has been a great week for Atlantic Beef Products Inc! Today we received the Operational Excellence Award from the Food Island Partnership L to R - @RussMallard, former president and senior advisor, Bruce Andrews, president and Andre LeBlanc sales manager. @FoodIslandPEI
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Drilling cover crops at 8.5 litres/ha with the 3m Evolution Grain and Fertiliser drill. Giving them the best start for maximum benefit for following crop.
#claydondrill #covercrops #sustainablefarming #loveyoursoil #directdrill #fuelsavings
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A great afternoon visiting Redview Jerseys and speaking with Alain Redmond, who has spent many years serving with Dairy Farmers of PEI and Dairy Farmers of Canada.
Congratulations to Deanna Doctor, co-owner and the next generation of leadership at the farm, on being named the 2026 Atlantic Young Farmer! She’ll represent the region at the Young Farmers competition in Vancouver this November and serves as 2nd Vice-President of Jersey Canada, representing PEI.
It’s also great to see Redview Jerseys embracing innovation through eShepherd virtual fencing technology and exploring new ways to support the future of farming.
Thank you for the warm hospitality and for the delicious treats from @KneadABrakeCafe in Kensington!
@JerseyCanada @DairyFarmersPEI @peifa_ca
David Francis retweeted
An average $0.66 from every $2.50 check-off went to @BeefResearch in 2025/26. Those dollars helped leverage another $4.97M in research funding plus $89K in-kind.
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I pleased to see @CBCNB covering the impact of high diesel prices on agriculture.
cbc.ca/news/canada/new-bruns…
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Canadian beef was front and centre at the Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami.
The team connected Canadian packers and distributors with buyers across the U.S., Caribbean & Latin America, showcasing the quality and consistency that make Canadian beef a premium choice.
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A nice day for @CanCattle's Fall BBQ on Parliament Hill for a warm and delicious welcome back to the Hill and kick-off to the sitting session. This lunch is always a great opportunity to celebrate the return of the House while enjoying and showcasing some of Canada’s world-class beef.
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CCA's Board of Directors met with Minister @CornwallHeath and officials today to discuss growing Canada's herd, Canada-U.S. relations, and our opposition to any Mercosur beef access.
Our pre-budget ask: strengthen Livestock Price Insurance so producers, especially the youth, have the confidence to rebuild and expand.
Read more at: cattle.ca/budget-2026-growin…
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The BCRC and @Maritime_Beef welcome Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s recent decision to breed the cow herd at the Nappan Research Farm prior to its sale this fall, following concerns raised by both groups.
Read the full statement: beefresearch.ca/blog/joint-s…
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Ontario cattle fed prices
June 18th week 590 rail price
July 6th week 570
Two plants close in the North east 26k less harvested / week
Mexico opens up on feeders
Tariff free beef coming
Today 500 rail price
6 week rug pull slam on the markets
1000 lb carcass $900/head less
David Francis retweeted
And congrats to the provincial winners that we know well. Well deserved! 🙌
MB - Connor, Brian English and Families
SK - Ralph & Linda Corcoran
ON - Will & Tara MacArthur
Congratulations to the 2026 national recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), the Miller and Grier families of Chilco Ranch–Miller Ranches of British Columbia.
Read the press release at cattle.ca/cca-announces-nati…
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The flies you should actually worry about aren’t in Texas canadiancattlemen.ca/animal-…
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Bob Fife: Farm Credit Canada CEO Justine Hendricks should be fired.
Our team exposed her lavish taxpayer-funded international travel & luxury dinners and idolizing Fidel Castro while farmers struggled. Credit to @mindingottawa Holly Doan for following this scandal and bringing this to light.
Time for accountability at FCC.
#cdnag #cdnpoli
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La présence de l'@UCalgary au @calgarystampede montre comment la science et la vie agricole quotidienne peuvent travailler main dans la main. La passion, les connaissances et l'expertise de leur équipe pour le bien-être animal reflètent les mêmes valeurs que l'on retrouve dans tout le secteur agricole et de l'élevage au Canada.
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Stampede week is a celebration of Alberta agriculture and the people behind it. Last night's reception offered a chance to connect and celebrate with Premier @ABDanielleSmith, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation @TaraSawyer23, producers and leaders from across the sector. I am excited about the collaboration ahead as we work to support Alberta’s agriculture community.
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Canada Beef applauds Minister @CornwallHeath's announcement of $3.7M in AgriMarketing funding over two years to help grow global demand for Canadian beef and veal. Announced at the Calgary Stampede, the investment supports market diversification, exports, and rural communities.
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Five new inductees today. From left: OAHF pres Jean Howden; OMAFA Minister Trevor Jones; inductees Brian O’Connor and Scott Graham; Sandra Lindsay rep. Hodgetts family; inductee Senator Rob Black; Mike Fisher rep. Fisher family, RA Minister Lisa Thompson & Senator Mary Robinson
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L'Association canadienne des bovins soutient la mise en place d'un marché nord-américain intégré et sans droits de douane pour le commerce du bœuf et des bovins, ainsi que le renouvellement de l’Accord CanadaÉtats-Unis-Mexique (L’ACEUM), et salue le soutien apporté par le ministre Heath MacDonald dans la perspective de la révision de l'ACEUM.
