The latest from Manitoba's cattle markets: Fall calf run likely delayed thanks to weather.
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Manitoba’s fall calf run cattle likely delayed
Positive signs for Canadian hog market
Lower feed costs and healthy U.S. demand bring optimism to farmers looking at Canadian hog prices
Strong prices, lower numbers in fall run: analyst
Decline in North American cattle herd size continues to play out in Manitoba cattle markets in early August.
Agriculture ministers talk risk management and regulations
Annual meeting in Yukon delved into support programs, chemical regulations and capital gains among other issues
Annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ag ministers in the Yukon delved into support programs, chemical regulations and capital gains among other issues.
‘Precision’ insurance on offer for farmers
Program digs into farm details to build individualized insurance
Company says individual insurance breaks coverage into different profiles, even within the same farm, making for a more tailored business risk management option.
Spring sales ‘excellent’: CCA VP
Cattle marketing year ended on an up note, Canadian Cattle Association vice-president Tyler Fulton says.
Banding together on bison marketing
Bison producers turn to co-op to ease labour burden of direct marketing
Bison producers in Western Canada turn to co-op to ease labour burden of direct marketing.
Bank of Canada cuts rates, sees weaker economy in 2024
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points for the second month in a row, bringing it to 4.5 per cent, and said more reductions in borrowing costs were likely if inflation continued to cool in line with forecasts.
Better plans needed to take charge of beef market power
Feed conversion rate calculations can help producers become smart marketers and get the most value possible from their calves.
‘Precision’ insurance on offer for farmers
Company says individual insurance breaks coverage into different profiles, even within the same farm, making for a more tailored business risk management option.
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