The tremors continue to be felt across Canadian agriculture following U.S. president Donald Trump's earthquake announcement on Tuesday, that was certainly the case at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary.
Beef Cattle
Value swings immense on cattle with imposed tariffs by U.S.
Analyst urges beef producers to stay in constant communication with evolving tariff landscape
Tariffs threaten trade upheavals in North American beef industry
Prime Cuts with Steve Kay
The imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports to the U.S., and retaliatory tariffs by the two countries, are likely to cause significant trade upheavals throughout North America until they are removed. The U.S., as previously announced, imposed its tariffs on March 3 after delaying its move for 30 days. The […] Read more
How AgriStability can help purebred beef cattle producers weather an uncertain marketplace
As tax season approaches, MNP accountants suggest seedstock beef producers take another look at AgriStability and explain how to make the program work for their farms
Purebred beef producers face many risks, including fluctuations in market demand and the rising costs of feed and labour. Producing market-ready animals already requires significant investments of time, effort and money — and you need to take the right steps to offset these risks and ensure your operation continues to thrive in an uncertain marketplace. […] Read more
Klassen: Feeders remain firm despite tariff uncertainty
For the week ending March 1, Western Canadian feeder markets traded steady to $6 higher compared to seven days earlier. Despite expected tariffs, there was no fear to secure ownership.
Canada Beef responds to U.S. tariff threat
Keeping Up With Canada Beef (from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen)
As readers are no doubt aware, on February 3, 2025, the Canadian and U.S. governments announced a 30-day pause on the imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on imported goods from each other. A week later, the U.S. imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada, effective March 12. […] Read more
New purebred producers passionate about showing cattle
After making the jump into the seedstock industry, Tyler Blanchette and his family have attended several cattle shows, finding successes along the way
There are 100 animals in the ring of Agribition’s Beef Supreme on November 30, consisting of bulls, cows and some calves. The stands are full of people, and even more crowd around the door — almost more than the room can hold. They are all eagerly waiting to see who will win the coveted titles […] Read more
Tariff influence on beef and cattle prices
At the time of writing this article, there are no U.S. tariffs on Canadian beef or cattle. Over the past month, I’ve been overwhelmed with calls some days from producers asking about the influence of a U.S. tariff on prices for finished cattle and feeders. We all dreaded courses on Agriculture Trade and Policy in […] Read more
Benchmarking: A path to better practices in the Canadian beef industry
In the cattle industry, every dollar counts. With fluctuating markets and rising costs, producers must constantly evaluate their nutritional, management and operational strategies to maximize efficiency. Each decision made on the farm has significant implications, making it crucial to weigh the pros and cons carefully. When the road to higher productivity seems unclear, industry benchmarks […] Read more
U.S. cattle prices surged at start of 2025
Prime Cuts with Steve Kay
Live cattle prices in the U.S. continue to set new weekly records in what is one of the most remarkable price starts ever to a new year. Prices the first week of the year, based on a five-area steer, averaged US$198.93 per cwt live. They averaged US$202.58 per cwt the following week, US$203.67 per cwt […] Read more
Feed Grains Weekly: Overbooked end-users worried about tariffs on Canadian beef
Feed wheat, U.S. corn too expensive
There won't be a whole lot of movement of feed grains on the Canadian Prairies any time soon, stated Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge. He said not only are the end-users overbooked, but the relentless uncertainty over tariffs continues to dominate the cattle industry across Western Canada.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
