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Market uncertainty continues to drive live cattle futures lower.

Reduced shifts, closures see cash cattle prices sink

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the May 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Debbie McMillin April 17, 2020

Fed cattle Fed cattle cash prices in recent weeks have moved sharply lower as uncertainty in the market continues to drive live cattle futures lower. Reduced packing plant shifts and temporary closures across North America in recent weeks have pressured the market. Disruptions to consumers’ lives and livelihoods have shifted consumer spending. Product demand at […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences fortuitous bounce

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 31, 2020

Last week, the feeder market started on a very sluggish tone. Buyers were sitting back waiting for the market to establish direction. By Friday, yearling prices were up $2-$4 compared to seven days earlier, while calves were trading $4 to as much as $8 above week-ago levels. Cow-calf producers and backgrounding operators have been holding […] Read more

Markets, News, Prime cuts

Will the U.S. have enough beef?

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

By Steve Kay March 16, 2020

A valid question arises when considering the latest supply and demand dynamics for the U.S. beef industry. Will it have enough beef to supply an expected increase in exports to its major market, Japan, and to emerging market China? The U.S. has spent years developing export markets in virtually all corners of the globe, notably […] Read more

Beef production will likely be slightly below year-ago levels during the latter half of 2020.

Market talk, Markets

Fed cattle market outlook

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen March 5, 2020

Alberta fed cattle prices reached up to $275 on a dressed basis during the first half of January but have since come under pressure. At the time of writing this article at the end of January, Alberta packers were showing bids in the range of $262 to $265 delivered. April live cattle futures reached contract […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Calf prices divorce from yearling markets

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 18, 2020

Compared to last week, yearling prices were steady to as much as $4 lower depending on the region in Western Canada. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at an average price of $252 on a dressed basis, down $6-$8 from last week and down about $20 from the last week of January. Weakness in fed […] Read more

Alberta’s feedlot capacity has eroded since 2003.

News, News Roundup

Alberta beef industry calls for regulatory change

Policy: News Roundup from the February 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 14, 2020

While the Alberta beef industry has been competitive relative to the U.S., regulations and costs imposed by all three levels of government could dampen that competitiveness in the future, according to a recent report commissioned by the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association and Alberta Beef Producers. The study focused on the beef industries in Kansas, Nebraska […] Read more

Charlebois suggests marrying beef with foods that are growing in popularity.

Features, News

Flipping the script on environment and nutrition

Two experts discuss public perceptions and misinformation around beef production, and what the industry can do about it

By Piper Whelan January 24, 2020

Environmental impact and nutrition are two major public trust issues facing beef production, with misconceptions and false information widely promoted. An expert in each field spoke at the 2019 Alberta Beef Industry Conference about opportunities for the Canadian beef industry in these challenges. Environment Dr. Frank Mitloehner knows well how animal rights activists cite climate […] Read more

Native prairie near Hanley, Sask. The Sask Stock Growers Association has started a foundation to conserve agricultural lands, advance education, relieve poverty and help disaster victims.

Features, Livestock

Joining the conversation

While beef producers are on the front line of issues such as antibiotic use and greenhouse gases, their voices still aren’t being heard

By Piper Whelan January 20, 2020

Crystal Mackay was surprised to learn that a national event with beef on the menu didn’t have any beef producers at the table. Food Day Canada was created in 2003 to give Canadian beef a boost, and it’s now held annually on the first Saturday in August. Chefs across the country from small restaurants to […] Read more

News, Purely purebred

Checking out beef cattle operations in the U.K.

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar January 6, 2020

Mike goes to Scotland Attending the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland, was an opportunity to observe cattle and beef programs unique to the United Kingdom. Cattle tend to be taller, well-muscled with less marbling than Canadian cattle. But that’s to be expected as they compete against cattle in the EU. Many heifers calve as […] Read more

Use the dividers in the trailer to keep groups separate during transportation to the packing plant.

Beef Cattle, Features

Tips for minimizing dark cutters

Practical tips for handlers looking to cut the incidence of this costly problem

By Roy Lewis Dvm October 23, 2019

An extremely frustrating problem when shipping finished feedlot cattle is the incidence of dark cutters — those graded B4 — or, to a lesser degree, bruising or trim losses experienced at the packing plant. I’m sure we don’t know all the causes of dark cutters yet, but this article will explore some of the causes […] Read more

Prairie livestock vet named B.C.’s chief veterinarian

U.S. livestock: Hog futures weaken, cattle futures advance

Beef Breeds Council becomes arm of CCA

GFM Network News

Prairie livestock vet named B.C.’s chief veterinarian

U.S. livestock: Hog futures weaken, cattle futures advance

Beef Breeds Council becomes arm of CCA

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Reduced shifts, closures see cash cattle prices sink

Klassen: Feeder market experiences fortuitous bounce

Will the U.S. have enough beef?

Fed cattle market outlook

Klassen: Calf prices divorce from yearling markets

Alberta beef industry calls for regulatory change

Flipping the script on environment and nutrition

Checking out beef cattle operations in the U.K.

Tips for minimizing dark cutters

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