Cattle auctions deal with big sale volumes ahead of Trump inauguration as ranchers respond to trade uncertainty
The threat of sweeping tariffs has weighed heavy over Canadian industries since the U.S. election, and the cattle industry is no exception. With President Donald Trump’s inauguration planned for Jan. 20, beef producers across Canada were in sell mode last week before any potential tariffs affected the market. Follow all our coverage of the tariffs […] Read moreBeef cattle
FMD case in Germany shuts borders
REGINA — Canada has closed its border to some German products after a Jan. 10 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo. Leigh Rosengren, the Canadian Cattle Association’s chief veterinary officer, said the case was found in a small backyard flock of 14 water buffalo just outside Berlin. Three head were dead, and testing determined […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Heifers finish strong Alberta heifers had an exceptionally strong week, closing up $8.01 and a record $270.61 […] Read more
Salmonella dublin becomes more common in Canada
The technology gender-types embryos before they hatch, avoiding the standard practice of euthanizing day-old male chicks
Most of us are familiar with salmonella bacteria as a potential cause of gastrointestinal disease in humans. The severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, headaches and dehydration can cause serious consequences in people, especially in the elderly and young children. However, there are numerous strains of salmonella bacteria, and some of them are adapted to cattle […] Read more
TMR mixers no longer just for dairy
Beef producers are beginning to pay more attention to how total mix ration mixers can be put to work on their operations
Glacier FarmMedia – Although total mixed ration mixers have historically been popular on dairy farms, they are also becoming more common on beef operations. TMR mixers are used primarily for ruminant animals. For both dairy and beef, there are benefits and challenges to implementing them into an operation. TMR mixers usually combine hay, silage, straw […] Read more
FCC program tackles Indigenous borrowing barriers
Farm Credit Canada provides ‘à la carte’ loan options to First Nations farmers unable to access conventional financing
Glacier FarmMedia – First Nations farmers have often been frozen out of agricultural lending. An all-Indigenous team at Farm Credit Canada is working to ensure they get the capital they need. “We’re taking Indigenous voices, we’re taking what you’re telling us, and we’re trying to implement that change here … to meet the needs of […] Read more
Brazilian meat exports skyrocket
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — Beef and chicken exports from Brazil, the world’s largest supplier of both meat types, may break new records in 2025, two industry groups said after the release of annual trade data. Their optimism reflects the positive effects of lower grain prices and a weak Brazilian currency, which could continue to […] Read more
Canada could impose tariffs on $105 billion worth of US imports, source says
OTTAWA (Reuters) — Canada could impose countermeasures on up to $150 billion worth of U.S. imports if president-elect Donald Trump puts tariffs on Canadian goods and services, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Canada has drawn up a list of targets but would hold public consultations before acting, said the source, adding […] Read more
U.S. rural economy to be ‘squeezed, hobbled, slowed’
By far the biggest lender to U.S. farmers, ranchers and rural businesses is the Farm Credit System, whose four banks and 56 associations hold nearly 50 per cent of all debt in rural America. What’s more, the largest lender within the massive FCS is CoBank. In mid-2024, CoBank reported an “average loan volume” of US$149.9 […] Read more
What to do when an ally turns into a serious threat?
It’s been a hard realization over the past few weeks that Canada’s most significant strategic ally is morphing into an existential threat. When U.S. president-elect Donald Trump first mused that Canada should become the 51st state, it was largely brushed off as a negotiation tactic or simply trolling prime minister Justin Trudeau. However, it’s growing […] Read more
