Argentina's new government of libertarian President Javier Milei will seek to raise export taxes to 15 per cent on some grains, though that would not impact tariffs on soy, an industry source told Reuters on Wednesday.
Beef cattle
Argentina’s Milei to seek 15 per cent export tax hike on some grains: source
The new president pledged "shock" measures to fix the country's economic crisis
Preparing cattle for the breeding season
Many factors influence the success of a breeding season. Bulls must be in good shape to perform. The body condition of pregnant and lactating animals greatly affects a cow or heifer’s ability to cycle and be receptive to a bull. It’s important to discuss vaccination and herd health programs, bull soundness and semen evaluation with […] Read more
VIDEO: Failing well on the farm
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Is there such a thing as failing well? Dr. Amy Edmondson of the Harvard Business School thinks so and explores the subject in her latest book, The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. Consider times in the past when you have experienced failure. Were some of them done poorly and some done […] Read more
Klassen: Year-end buying interest boosts feeder market
Feedlot operators gearing up for shortfall in overall numbers in the first half of 2024
Strength was noted in calves under 650 pounds while feeders over 700 pounds were relatively unchanged. Larger packages of weaned quality genetics were $8 to $10 higher in some cases.
Comment: Perspective
It was a frigid early morning in late January as artist Crystal Beshara headed from L’Orignal, Ontario, to Ottawa to teach a workshop. There was next to no traffic on the road that day and a heavy hoarfrost blanketed the landscape. As she drove, Beshara spotted some cattle. She noticed how the copper colours of […] Read more
Australia says China has lifted some restrictions on meat imports
Aussie trade minister calls it a positive step in improving relations between the countries
Australia's trade ministry said on Tuesday that China had lifted restrictions on imports of meat from three Australian abattoirs, in the latest sign of improving relations between the two countries.
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation bestows scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation recently announced the recipients of their 2023 scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $3,000. The Trevor Vance First Year Scholarship, in memory of Trevor Edward Vance, was awarded to Danica Davis of Keene, Ont. This scholarship, valued at $3,000, will help Davis with her post-secondary schooling. She is currently enrolled […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME cattle rise with boxed beef prices, bounce from recent decline
CME lean hogs hit lowest price since Nov. 28 contract low
Chicago | Reuters -- Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures advanced on Monday as wholesale beef prices increased and the market rebounded from a 2% slide last week, brokers said.
VIDEO: Tips on ‘dog-breaking’ your cattle
Justin Hozack is a cow-calf producer who relies heavily on stock dogs to help move his cattle. “Everybody should have a stock dog. Once you have one it’s like losing your Leatherman off your belt as far as I’m concerned,” said Hozack, at Ag in Motion this past summer. Having a trained stock dog to […] Read more
Auction mart report for the week of December 8, 2023
Regional market analysis from Alberta, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Members
Southern Alberta, Courtesy of Perlich Bros. 300 yearlings and calves sold this week. Only a few weeks left to get your cattle marketed as things slow down for the Christmas season. Three-hundred-and-thirteen cows and bulls sold steady with good buyer interest in the younger cows. We have lots of good quality bred cattle on offer […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
