Tariffs and subsidies could undermine pricing mechanisms for many Canadian agricultural commodities, says an analyst.
Beef cattle
Tariffs may threaten pricing
An analyst warns that tariffs and subsidies could throw a wrench into the commodity futures market
Drake Meats to build new facility
Saskatchewan meat company Drake Meats Processors Inc. will be building a new meat processing facility in Saskatoon that is expected to employ 200 local people once fully operational.
Buying interest subsides in feeder cattle market
For the week ending May 16, western Canadian feeder markets were steady to $6 higher on average compared to seven days earlier.
Canfax report
The excitement just keeps coming for the Alberta fed market, with prices continuing to rise the week ending May 16.
Virtual fencing provides net positive results
Producers and researchers are seeing strong success with virtual fencing in a variety of circumstances and environments
Virtual fencing and e-collars are being seen as a transformative technology in herd and pasture management.
Could rising beef price allow fake meat to stage comeback?
The Canadian and American beef herds have shrunk to the lowest levels in decades, and that is forcing cattle and beef to record prices.
Anthrax found in Saskatchewan cattle
Lab results have confirmed that cattle in northwestern Saskatchewan died of anthrax.
Lab results have confirmed that cattle in northwestern Saskatchewan died of anthrax.
Canfax Report
The western Canadian fed cattle market continues to be nothing short of impressive, with new record-high prices set yet again on the week ending May 9.
Sask. producers say bovine TB compensation inadequate
Those affected by quarantines and eradication policies want more financial assistance from the federal government
Efforts to trace the bovine tuberculosis case discovered last fall have put several farms in quarantine and under financial pressure.
Saskatchewan cattle producers want bovine TB investigation to target wildlife
Saskatchewan environment ministry says no positive tests have been found in elk and other cervids, but testing will continue
Saskatchewan cattle producers who packed a meeting room last week for updates on the bovine tuberculosis investigation originating in their area weren’t happy with much of what they heard from officials.
