Weather, feed availability and trade barriers affect markets, making it important to understand what tools are available
Glacier FarmMedia – Cattle prices remain strong in Canada and look to stay that way in 2024. However, the market can change quickly, as producers saw in March when avian influenza was first detected in U.S. dairy cattle. Introduction of risk in a red-hot market affected prices and price insurance. That may have cattle producers […] Read moreTag Archives Brian Perillat
Producers can harness their beef market power
An agribusiness expert warns that cattle marketing must be about more than just selling calves to the highest bidder
Glacier FarmMedia – Any supplier should know their product inside and out. That includes cattle producers, says Brian Perillat, agribusiness specialist with More Than Just Feed, a group of feed and nutrition companies geared for the beef and dairy sector. Beef prices are still enjoying highs mid-way through 2024. “It’s good dollars in our pockets,” […] Read more
Bovine flu a reminder of risk management in markets
While recent price drops have limited options, cow-calf producers can still lock in a profit, says market analyst
Glacier FarmMedia – The fundamentals still look strong for cattle prices, despite recent hiccups in the futures market, says a market analyst, but for those buying stockers, a little risk management can go a long way. The bovine influenza A virus has infected one person so far but the risk to people and cattle seems […] Read more
