Americans will be shelling out more money for their spring barbecues this year, according to Rabobank.
Beef cattle
Barbecuing gets pricier in the U.S.
Beef prices are likely to remain elevated for a few years as total cattle slaughter continues to trend down from the peak of 2022
Grazing grassland too early makes drought hit worse
Grazing cattle too early and too hard cuts at the root biomass that will help your pasture stay productive during drought
Grazing too early and too hard cuts at how much energy pasture plants can put into the roots, which help them weather drought.
USDA mission to travel to Mexico with eye toward lifting cattle import suspension, Mexico says
A mission representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will travel to Mexico in the coming days, Mexico's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, and could then lift its suspension of Mexican cattle imports.
Changing spread, prevalence of animal diseases causes new challenges for food, agriculture
World Organization for Animal Health releases State of World’s Animal Health report ahead of general session
Animal health is a critical component of public health, food security and economic stability in an increasingly interconnected world, says the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in its inaugural report.
Elbows Up unifies country, but trade with U.S. still important
We need the U.S. for several reasons, not the least of which is trade. And agriculture is one of the main beneficiaries of that robust cross-border flow of commodities.
U.S. livestock: Cattle fall on unconfirmed screwworm report
Chicago cattle futures fell on Tuesday as an unconfirmed report of a case of New World screwworm led to a sell-off.
Klassen: Lower beef production forecasts support feeder complex
Improving feedlot margins contributed to the stronger feeder market. Alberta packers were buying finished cattle on a dressed basis at $500/cwt delivered which was fresh record high. Using a 60 per cent grading, this equates to a live price of $300/cwt. Feedlot breakeven pen closeouts are in the range of $260-$270/cwt. Feedlots are anxious to reload and larger groups of quality packages are limited at this time of year.
Canfax report
The Alberta fed market saw higher prices yet again the week ending May 23, with prices just below $300 per hundredweight.
U.S. herd rebuild expected soon
U.S. cattle producers have started rebuilding the nation’s herd or are close to doing so, says Tyson Foods chief executive officer Donnie, after supplies dwindled to a 74-year low.
Tariffs may threaten pricing
An analyst warns that tariffs and subsidies could throw a wrench into the commodity futures market
Tariffs and subsidies could undermine pricing mechanisms for many Canadian agricultural commodities, says an analyst.
