Rising prices have prompted dairy producers to focus more on beef, changing dairy management and the beef market
Glacier FarmMedia – The rapid rise in beef cattle prices has driven inflation and fundamental change in the dairy sector. Similar to the price for beef calves and cows, cull dairy cows, young cross-bred calves destined for the beef market and fresh milking cows have more than doubled in value. In a rapid change within […] Read more
Big Mac bites Big Meat over alleged ‘artificially higher prices’
If you buy nearly two billion pounds of beef a year — an on-the-hoof equivalent of seven million cattle — you’d think you’d get the best deal ever from your suppliers. You are, after all, the world’s largest red meat buyer. Think again, says McDonald’s. On Oct. 4, it sued the big four meat packers […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Fed market steady The Alberta fed market maintained a steady tone last week. Fed steers and heifers […] Read more
Bird flu warning issued for U.S. cattle shows
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian cattle owners are being urged not to take animals across the U.S. border to participate in agricultural shows due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks in American dairy herds. On Sept. 16, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency released new guidance for beef and dairy producers, given the still climbing number of cases […] Read more
Animal personality can impact welfare and production
It is obvious to anyone who spends time with animals that each is an individual with a unique personality. Experts define personality as an individual’s behavioural traits that are related and remain unchanged throughout time and situations. The term is sometimes used interchangeably or slightly differently than temperament. As with many things in science, personality […] Read more
Mini corn piles called grazing option
Cattle producer says there are wrinkles still to work out, but a new winter grazing technique shows good potential
Glacier FarmMedia – The drought in 2021 sparked a shift for the Bouw brothers, owners and operators of Edie Creek Angus near Anola, east of Winnipeg. “Our journey has always been about animals that are functioning on the land without much input,” said Jonathan Bouw, speaking at a recent field tour. That philosophy ran headlong […] Read more
American agricultural exports continue their downward slide
When you set a record ag trade deficit for the third consecutive year, the decline isn’t an aberration or a coincidence. It is, in fact, growing proof that a key element of your national ag policy is headed in the wrong direction. And, according to an Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report released by the […] Read more
Supply management bill moves slowly through Senate
A private member’s bill that wants to take supply management off the trade table is at the centre of attention in Ottawa
REGINA — Clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-282 in the Senate is not expected until November, after the Bloc Quebecois deadline for triggering a federal election. Passing the private member’s bill to protect supply management in future trade agreements by Oct. 29 was one of BQ leader Yves-Francois Blanchet’s demands when he voted against recent Conservative […] Read more
U.S. gov’t may fund green ranching
REUTERS — American farmers who raise livestock in large industrial operations could get funding from President Joe Biden’s signature climate law to transition to more environmentally friendly practices under bills introduced in the House and Senate Sept. 25. Agriculture accounts for about 10 per cent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from livestock production and […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Packers keep leverage The Canadian dollar is moving lower and live cattle futures contracts are rallying, so […] Read more
