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US Trade- Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
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March 27, 2024
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NRCB provisions for confined feeding of cow-calf herds during drought conditions
The NRCB recognizes that many areas of the province are dealing with drought conditions. If these conditions continue into the 2024 growing season, they could cause poor grass pastures, lack of water for livestock, lack of harvestable forage crops, and the summer confined feeding of cow-calf herds may be necessary. Under normal conditions, confined feeding…
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March 11, 2024
Issues & Insights
U.S. finalizes country-of-origin labelling rule
The United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA) has officially changed its voluntary “Product of the USA” labeling regulations, as of March 11, 2024. The rule states that to qualify for the label meat must be derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says they are disappointed…
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March 5, 2024
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Livestock receipts rose 9.8 per cent in 2023: Statistics Canada
Both livestock and crop receipts experienced an increase from January to December 2023, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan). Livestock receipts experienced a 9.8 per cent increase in 2023, reaching $37.3 billion, while total crop receipts saw a 2.0 per cent increase, reaching $54.9 billion compared to the previous year. The cattle industry accounted for over…
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February 27, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canadian cattle herd continues to decline, says StatsCan
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) has released its latest report on Canadian livestock inventories. As of January 1, 2024, Canadian cattle, hog, and sheep inventories were down compared with the same date one year earlier. According to StatsCan, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on their farms on January 1, 2024, which is down 2.1…
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February 23, 2024
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New report projects job vacancies will surpass 100,000 by 2030 as nearly one-third of agri-workforce retires
At a time when Canadian agriculture continues to struggle with a chronic worker shortage, new data from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has found that by the year 2030, there will be more than 100,000 vacant jobs to fill in the industry. This labour market supply and demand forecast is a study conducted by The…
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February 14, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Urging a guidance-filled approach to wind energy land leases
Always access team support from an informed, knowledgeable lawyer and a trusted accountant when considering entering into a land lease with outside parties. Like their solar energy counterparts, wind energy companies are also dangling figurative carrots in front of Alberta’s landowners hoping to secure leases for wind infrastructure projects. And like solar leases, arrangements with…
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February 7, 2024
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Elanco Canada launches new sustainability initiative
Elanco Canada – a subsidiary of a global animal health leader Elanco Animal Health – has announced the launch of a farm animal sustainability initiative, Leave it Better. Following its launch in the United States in 2022, Leave it Better will unite the scope of Elanco Canada’s sustainability work with pork, poultry, beef and dairy…
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January 29, 2024
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Canadian beef producers stand behind negotiators at the Canada-UK bilateral negotiations
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is disappointed, but not surprised by the decision of the United Kingdom (UK) to pause the bilateral free trade negotiations between the UK and Canada. Canadian cattle producers stand behind the Government of Canada’s approach of drawing a hard line in the negotiations and defending Canadian beef producers. “CCA has…
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January 25, 2024
Business Tools
Livestock drought assistance expanding to new regions in Alberta
The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is expanding eligibility to 23 new regions and extending the application deadline. Livestock producers in eligible regions who altered their usual grazing practices due to drought conditions for more than 21 days this season can apply for financial support to cover losses incurred to manage and maintain female…
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January 23, 2024
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Survey: Attitudes and motivations around cattle handling and training
Are you involved with handling beef cattle in Western Canada? Researchers from the University of Calgary are looking for cow-calf producers and stock people/handlers, older than 18 years, with cattle handling experience in Western Canada, to participate in a short survey to explore their cattle handling experiences and perspectives on handling training. By participating, you…
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January 22, 2024
Inspiration
Agricultural leader Mary Robinson appointed to Senate of Canada
Mary Robinson has been appointed as an independent senator in Prince Edward Island. Robinson is recognized globally for the work she has done across the agricultural sector. Past President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Robinson is a proud Atlantic Canadian. She currently serves as the Vice President of the World Farmers’ Organization and is…
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January 18, 2024
Health & Production
Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef releases second sustainability assessment
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) released its second and highly anticipated National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) and Strategy report. The assessment reflects three years of in-depth scientific analysis and highlights the Canadian beef sector’s progress between 2014 and 2021 on sustainability indicators like greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, carbon storage, human health and safety,…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 26/04/2024
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Choice Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 255.54
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024
