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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 …

1 day ago · Since Alberta barley prices made seasonal lows in September 2024, the market has been percolating higher. In early September, Lethbridge feedlots were buying feed barley for $255-$260/tonne delivered. In late December 2024, Lethbridge feedlots were buying barley for as high as $315/tonne for spot delivery.

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 ...

Jan 3, 2025 · The second-most common question was regarding the similarities of the price rallies in 2014 and 2015 to the rally in 2024. When prices peaked in 2014 and 2015, the cattle herd had experienced two years of heifer retention.

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Nov 16, 2022 · U.S. liquidation mode continues. The U.S. cattle herd was in liquidation mode in 2022, as high prices for slaughter cows, combined with drought conditions that covered much of the central and western U.S. states depleted pastures and …

Dec 31, 2024 · Speaking of people contributing to the industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who gave more than Charlie Gracey. From helping to eradicate brucellosis to helping establish Canfax to his work on carcass grading systems, Gracey’s influence will …