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3 days ago · As I write this column at the beginning of the new year, I’ve reflected on the similarities between cattle production and geopolitics — and how the political world affects our sector along with the entire economy. Glacier FarmMedia – Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members will vote on a $1.50 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Demand-building initiatives for Canadian beef were a priority focus for Canada Beef during the third quarter of our fiscal year. The team presented several workshops to partners visiting Canada from major export markets in Latin America and Asia, led a roadshow tour of Japan and Korea, and participated in the Team Canada trade mission to […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Read the latest and featured Canadian Cattlemen stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative Canadian Cattlemen articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.

Jan 16, 2025 · A good portion of our policy work focuses on Ottawa. New or up-for-renewal regulations are put forward by departments and agencies. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for a lot of the regulations covering our production.

Jan 9, 2025 · Trade Summary: 2024: 2023: Exports: Fed cattle (includes cows) to U.S. to Nov. 30, 2024 532,498: 464,562: Feeder cattle and calves to U.S. to Nov. 30, 2024: 143,970 ...

Dec 30, 2024 · 1. U.S. facing crucial beef shortages As the U.S. faces a shrinking beef herd, observers wonder whether there will be enough cattle in the next two years to fill feedlots and beef processing plants and enough beef to satisfy consumer demand. There are no signs that producers have stopped sending more beef cows to slaughter or …

Jan 17, 2025 · Break-evens, cow and calf prices, plus market summaries courtesy of Canfax and Beef Farmers of Ontario. Cost of Production January 2025 Alberta Yearling steers (850 lb) $354.14/cwt Barley 6.64/bu Barley Silage 83.00/ton Cost of gain (feed) 102.17/cwt Cost of gain (all costs) 156.25/cwt Steers 268.45/cwt Break-even (July 2025) $270.29/cwt Ontario Yearling steers (900 lb) $355.76/cwt […]

Dec 20, 2024 · This time last year, I wrote about our continued advocacy efforts to expand price insurance to the Maritimes. In 2024, price insurance became available and is the first step to helping current producers and the next generation in the region. The next step that we’re working on is cost-shared premiums, equitable to crop insurance.

Nov 27, 2024 · The Canadian beef cow herd was in liquidation until May, when moisture conditions improved in the West. The reduction in cow slaughter volumes since then suggests the Canadian beef cow herd is entering the consolidation phase of the cattle cycle.