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Deteriorating pastures, feed concerns sees early push of cattle to market

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Debbie McMillin August 6, 2021

Fed cattle The Alberta fed cattle market moved seasonally lower through July. Lower cut-out values and increasing front-end supply pushed the fed steer average in Alberta to $152.19/cwt on July 16, down $12.53/cwt from five weeks earlier. Looking at a five-year average, the July 2021 average is $9/cwt higher. While basis levels in Alberta have […] Read more

Cash cattle trades have declined by about 30 per cent since 2005.

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U.S. to expand cattle sales data after complaints from ranchers, Congress

By Tom Polansek August 5, 2021

Reuters – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday it will begin releasing two new reports on cattle sales next week, after ranchers and members of Congress raised concerns about possible anti-competitive behaviour in the market. The reports follow a July executive order from President Joe Biden that calls for the federal government to promote competition […] Read more

Loblaw is expanding its initial purchase of certified sustainable beef.

Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Global survey pinpoints beef consumer priorities

By Canada Beef August 4, 2021

An online survey commissioned by Canada Beef revealed beef consumers share common priorities across nearly all borders when buying fresh beef or selecting a beef brand. Consumers in the nine countries surveyed most commonly cited product freshness, quality certification or grade, price and product origin as top considerations when purchasing fresh beef. While selecting a […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Domestic and export demand pulls beef into U.S.

By Robyn Paddison July 30, 2021

Canadian beef imports hit a high this spring in the U.S., with April 2021 being the largest April in 10 years. The comparison to April 2020 is big, up 62 per cent. Big volumes this spring are comparable to Canadian beef import volumes during the spring months in 2020, 2019 and 2010 (USDA; carcass […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Imports rise in Japan

By Ichiro Kiyotomi July 30, 2021

Japan’s imports of Canadian beef rose this spring, buoyed by increasing retail demand and expectations that American beef imports would be curbed. Japanese beef consumption remains relatively steady compared to last year’s levels, with foodservice sales anticipated to remain weak for the first half of 2021. Japan’s total beef import volumes in March were 54,200 […] Read more

Livestock, News

Is the veterinarian shortage real or regional?

Mentoring and partnering with farm animal practices can increase vet student confidence

By Diana Martin July 28, 2021

There was a time when a veterinary help-wanted ad, even for a large-animal practice, would receive a healthy number of applications. Not anymore. A perceived global shortage of veterinarians is creating an urban-rural, companion-large animal bidding war for salary, incentives and work-life balance to attract applicants. Why it matters: Rural and large animal practices are […] Read more

Features, News

TESA 25: Quebec 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient

By Janet Kanters July 26, 2021

The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Since 1996, TESA has been recognizing beef producers from across the country who go above and beyond standard conservation practices to care for their land and environment. Each year, producers are recognized at the regional level. A national TESA winner is then chosen from […] Read more

Critically dry pasture in the Manitoba RM of Fisher shows little growth in July after only three weeks of grazing.

Forages, News

Feed fears come into focus after poor first cut, flagging pasture

Livestock producers are facing yet another year of both poor first-cut yields and ongoing pasture concerns

By Alexis Stockford July 21, 2021

Glacier FarmMedia – Producers are seeing their fears realized with light hay cuts and pasture supplies once again running thin. With the exception of very localized patches of the southeast, which are seeing almost normal growth, most producers harvested 50 to 70 per cent of their normal forage in the first cut, according to John […] Read more

“Half of our cattle goes south, and when that (COOL) happened, it really reduced the amount of packer capacity for Canadian cattle.” – Melanie Wowk.

Livestock, News

Country-of-origin labelling discussion re-emerges in U.S.

Some American ranchers are ‘making a lot of noise’ but odds of a return to COOL law seem slim

By Jennifer Blair July 20, 2021

Glacier FarmMedia – Mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL) is gone, but there’s a new effort by American beef producers wanting to bring it back. “It’s still hugely on our radar,” said Alberta Beef Producers chair Melanie Wowk. “When COOL was first instituted in 2003, it was costing us about $600 million a year, so I think […] Read more

Features, News

TESA 25: Bothner Ranch receives SSGA 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award

By Janet Kanters July 16, 2021

The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Since 1996, TESA has been recognizing beef producers from across the country who go above and beyond standard conservation practices to care for their land and environment. Each year, producers are recognized at the regional level. A national TESA winner is then chosen from […] Read more

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Deteriorating pastures, feed concerns sees early push of cattle to market

U.S. to expand cattle sales data after complaints from ranchers, Congress

Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Global survey pinpoints beef consumer priorities

Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Domestic and export demand pulls beef into U.S.

Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Imports rise in Japan

Is the veterinarian shortage real or regional?

TESA 25: Quebec 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient

Feed fears come into focus after poor first cut, flagging pasture

Country-of-origin labelling discussion re-emerges in U.S.

TESA 25: Bothner Ranch receives SSGA 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award

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