Dockworkers striking at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports are preventing imports of beef that restaurants and retailers increasingly rely on to make hamburgers due to limited domestic supplies, traders and industry members said.
US port strike disrupts hamburger supplies, frozen seafood
Beef sector could see ripple effects if strike lasts more than a week, industry says
Senators told biosecurity bill C-275 is really about trespassing
Witnesses at last week's Senate agriculture committee meetings said a bill purporting to be about biosecurity is not about biosecurity at all.
Speckle Park breeders hold new event
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Speckle Park Reserve group, in collaboration with Highmark Stock Farms, hosted the inaugural “Taste to Believe Dinner Party” on July 25, at the picturesque Champetre County facility just outside of Saskatoon, Sask. The event brought together cattle feeders, chefs, butchers and producers. Guests enjoyed five entrées featuring unique cuts of Speckle Park beef. The […] Read more
Getting beef directly into the hands of consumers
Direct beef sales offer producers the opportunity to appeal to consumers’ preference for local beef and promote attributes that differentiate their products from what is sold at conventional retail stores. The direct beef sales model continues to evolve, with some producers selling cuts via vending machine, managing aspects such as their own dry aging process. […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs, live cattle futures higher; feeders ease
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and live cattle futures closed higher on Tuesday, as market participants appear to be betting that the dockworker strike being short-lived, market analysts and traders said.
Hereford association awards prizes, recognizes young members
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Keith Gilmore Foundation, established to honour the late editor and publisher of the Canadian Hereford Digest, awards scholarships each year in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine and agricultural journalism. Following are this year’s recipients. Alberta’s Brian Birkenhagen has completed his second year of studies at the University of Calgary school of veterinary medicine. […] Read more
Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets percolate higher
Strength in the deferred live cattle futures has spilt over into the feeder complex. Alberta and Saskatchewan placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels which is resulting in stronger Alberta fed cattle basis levels for next spring. These are the main factors influencing the calf markets in Western Canada.
U.S. livestock: CME lean hog, live cattle futures end mostly lower
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures closed mostly lower on Friday, pressured by government data showing the U.S. hog herd expended two per cent during the last quarter as well as worries about a potential strike at U.S. ports next week, analysts said. Some 45,000 union workers could walk off the […] Read more
U.S. farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins
U.S. farmers are increasing pressure to allow vaccinations for chickens, turkeys and cows to protect them from bird flu infections that have devastated flocks for three years,
CCA focuses on animal health issues, national beef strategy
CCA Reports, from the Sept. 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Now that it’s fall, things are getting crisper, and prices are still strong — but it’s time to think about the next season. As with farming and ranching, it is difficult to predict or anticipate what the next season will bring in the political world, but the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is staying ahead and […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
