A slump in U.S. beef production has opened the door for Australia to export record amounts of meat, growing its market share in North America and Asia and channelling billions of dollars to cattle processors and farmers.
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Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks
Klassen: Calf market ratchets higher
For the week ending October 12, the Western Canadian prices for yearlings off grass and backgrounding operations were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. The Lethbridge market for calves was up $8-$10 from week-ago levels while calf markets in the non-major feeding regions were up a solid $4-$6 on average.
Mini corn piles dished up as winter cattle feed option
Farm lays out the value, and the wrinkles, of extended grazing mini corn piles
Mini corn piles show value as a cattle feed option for extended winter grazing, Edie Creek Angus says, although some issues, like minimizing spoilage, are still a work in progress.
Water a critical issue for livestock
Ensuring enough good quality water is one of the most important building blocks of any herd
Beef 911: Ensuring enough good quality water is one of the most important building blocks of any beef herd
Livestock inspection on agenda for Manitoba Beef Producers district meetings
Manitoba Beef Producers intends to revive the thorny discussion of livestock inspection services with membership at this year's round of district meetings, which start Oct. 21
Manitoba Beef Producers intends to revive the thorny discussion of livestock inspection services with membership at this year's round of district meetings, which start Oct. 21.
Klassen: Feeder markets experience stronger demand
For the week ending October 5, Western Canadian prices for grass yearlings were steady to as much as $10 higher while values for backgrounded yearlings were relatively unchanged. Calf markets were quite variable with preconditioned 650-800 pound calves trading $4-$8 above week-ago levels. Prices for non-weaned bawlers were relatively unchanged.
The life and laurels of Dr. Allan Preston
Veterinarian, livestock industry leader and long-time advocate: Dr. Allan Preston has made his mark on Manitoba's agriculture sector
Veterinarian, livestock industry leader and long-time advocate: Dr. Allan Preston has made his mark on Manitoba's agriculture sector
Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets percolate higher
Strength in the deferred live cattle futures has spilt over into the feeder complex. Alberta and Saskatchewan placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels which is resulting in stronger Alberta fed cattle basis levels for next spring. These are the main factors influencing the calf markets in Western Canada.
China agriculture ministry to steady beef and dairy output, aid farmers
China's agriculture ministry said on Thursday it would stabilize beef and dairy production, shore up consumption and assist farmers as falling prices force small producers out of business.
U.S. livestock: Cattle close higher, lean hogs fall ahead of USDA report
Feeder and live cattle futures turned higher on Thursday, as technical trading, a steady cash market and weakness in grain futures gave cattle contracts a boost.
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