Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday.
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U.S. tariffs on Brazil will reshape global beef trade flows, analysts say
U.S. cattle ranchers slowly start to rebuild decimated herd
Meatpackers want larger herds to bring down cattle prices from record highs
In major U.S. livestock regions, some ranchers have slowly begun taking the first steps to boost cattle production after the nation’s inventory shrank due to a years-long drought that dried up pasture land used for grazing and hiked feeding costs.
Calf hormone implants can give environmental, profit wins
Bigger calves at weaning can cut emissions intensity and land use intensity and put more money in the pocket of cow-calf farmers.
Hormone implants can lead to bigger calves — reducing greenhouse gas intensity, land use intensity and giving the beef farmer more profit, Manitoba-based model suggests.
Beef farmers want fair shake for livestock price insurance
The government cost shares funding for crop insurance; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment
The government cost shares funding for crop insurance in Canada; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment.
Six myths of livestock price insurance
Livestock price insurance leads in Manitoba and Alberta weigh in on the common misunterstandings of LPI among Prairie beef producers
Livestock price insurance leads in Manitoba and Alberta weigh in on common misunterstandings of LPI among Prairie beef farmers.
Tariffs, trade centre of conversation at Canadian livestock markets convention
Trump tariffs have been a major point on the agenda for beef sector events, and the 2025 Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention in Brandon was no exception
Trump tariffs have been a major point on the agenda for beef sector events, and the 2025 Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention in Brandon last week was no exception.
U.S. cattle producers have started rebuilding herds, or will soon, Tyson Foods CEO says
U.S. cattle producers have started rebuilding the nation's herd or are close to doing so, Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King said on Wednesday, after supplies dwindled to a 74-year low.
Beef farmers find big premiums for replacement heifers
The price of replacement heifers is through the roof, and beef producers in Western Canada are marketing creatively to take advantage
The price of replacement heifers is through the roof in Western Canada, and beef producers are getting creative when selling cattle to take advantage.
Brazil’s JBS bullish despite challenging outlook for US beef business
JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, said cattle remain scarce and expensive in the U.S., dampening the outlook of its beef business in the country where the company derives most of its sales.
Feeder market recovers from tariff discounts
Many cattle were moved to U.S. feedlots to avoid tariffs, which may have resulted in higher risk tolerance
As cattle markets recovered from the effect of short-lived tariffs in the week ended March 14, western Canadian feeder markets were trending higher.
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