Uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products led to a week of volatility on the western Canadian cash market.
Beef cattle
U.S. beef rebuilds on higher prices
Cull rates have dropped and heifer retention began last year, suggesting the five-year liquidation period is ending
Historically low U.S. beef inventories are about to change as the industry soon enters its rebuilding phase, according to a Rabobank report.
Changes to Advance Payments Program pleases Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association says it’s pleased to see the interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program continue at $250,000, a move the federal government made in response to tariff uncertainty.
Tariffs Day 3 – Donald sees the light — for now
Tariffs are on pause until April 2, and some quiet amendments seem to protect U.S. interests
The continuing soap opera of Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada and Mexico. Currently tariffs have now been delayed until April 2, with both countries receiving a reprive for goods and services covered under the CUSMA trade agreement.
Virtual fencing shows promise in rough terrain
The technology could be a viable way for northern Prairie producers to prevent over-grazing pastures in difficult terrain
In northern Saskatchewan, a two-year trial is managing cattle herds using advanced technology and strategies.
Bird flu finds fertile ground in dairy cells: study
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) readily infected cells from milk-producing organs in dairy cows, but beef cells held it off, and virus behaviour was different depending on if it spread through a bird or another mammal
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) readily infected cells from milk-producing organs in dairy cows, but beef cells held it off, and virus behaviour was different depending on if it spread through a bird or another mammal.
Canfax report
Alberta fed prices remain near record highs, closing the week ending Feb. 28 in the mid-$270s per hundredweight.
Vaccination makes marketing easier
A longtime cattle buyer says livestock producers boost their bottom line by bringing clean, healthy animals to the sale barn
Getting the most money for your cattle starts with a good herd health program, says long-time cattle buyer Don Davies.
Prime Minister, premiers discuss how to improve interprovincial trade in face of tariffs
Provinces, agriculture groups have long recommended reducing internal trade barriers
The Prime Minister and premiers met on Wednesday to discuss how to reduce interprovincial trade barriers
Value swings immense on cattle with imposed tariffs by U.S.
Analyst urges beef producers to stay in constant communication with evolving tariff landscape
The tremors continue to be felt across Canadian agriculture following U.S. president Donald Trump’s earthquake announcement on Tuesday, that was certainly the case at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary.
