Reban Farms Homestead has been around since 1908 and we are proud of our Saskatchewan roots. We enjoy the cattle lifestyle and the wholesome food it allows us to produce. We are grateful to have a farm out by Petrofka Bridge along the North Saskatchewan River south of Blaine Lake.
ASK AUBREY – 6
Welcome to “Ask Aubrey,” a Q&A series with Aubrey Reban, cattle rancher and head of the Reban Farm family in Petrofka, Saskatchewan. Each post features one of the most common questions Aubrey is asked about ranching, farming practices, and cattle care. His goal is to give you a transparent, straightforward look into how Reban Farms raises its animals and cares for the land.
Sometimes people ask: So, do we feed our animals corn?
The answer is yes and no.
Our main reproductive cow herd, these are the mature cows that raise calves each year and they graze corn during the winter months. Corn is a useful feed for them at this stage because it provides energy and helps maintain their condition through the colder season. However, these animals will never enter into our farm-to-fork beef program. They are simply too old to produce the kind of tender, flavorful beef that meets our standards and our customers’ expectations.
On the other hand, the young steers and heifers raised for our finished beef program will never consume corn. Corn-finished beef develops a flavor, color, and texture that we find undesirable compared to cattle finished on cereals such as barley, wheat, or oats. For us, finishing on cereals creates a superior eating experience, beef that is tender, well-marbled, and rich in flavor.
This approach allows us to match the right feed to the right stage of life for our cattle while ensuring that the beef we bring to your table is consistent in quality and taste.
Have a question about our farm, our cattle, or how we raise our beef? Send it our way and Aubrey may answer it in a future post.
At Reban Farms, we are your Trusted Saskatoon Beef Farmer and we believe in being open and transparent about how we care for our animals, our land, and the families we feed.
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