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Beef Watch: Canadian herd shows no growth

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

By Canfax November 27, 2015

U.S. herd expansion in 2015 means more calves are available south of the border this fall. In contrast the Canadian herd continued to contract. As U.S. beef production rebounds in 2016, there is potential for beef and cattle prices to decline. Current prices are being supported by a lower exchange rate. Has Canada missed out on […] Read more

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Beef Watch: Canadian cattle inventories decline, U.S. herds expanding

Beef Watch is prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association

By Canfax June 3, 2015

While U.S. herd expansion is underway, the Canadian beef cattle herd remains in the consolidation phase. Cow-calf and feedlot profitability improved significantly in 2014 with record cattle prices, lower feed costs and strong beef demand, but risk factors such as weather conditions, input costs and competition from pork and poultry need to be closely watched […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Beef Watch, Livestock

Beef Watch: Consumer demand for beef is strong

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, and divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

By Canfax December 5, 2014

Beef cow and breeding heifer numbers on July 1 were down, indicating the beef industry is still in the consolidation phase. Heading into 2015 expansion is anticipated to be slow both north and south of the border. DEMAND The fundamentals that have driven the market higher throughout 2014 will remain supportive to prices. The big question for 2015 […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn highest since 2013

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