Source: Government of Alberta
“A burning question for many is when will the Alberta cattle sector see a rebuild of its cow herd,” says Ann Boyda provincial livestock market analyst with the Alberta government. “Typically, what is needed are high...
Source: USDA news release
Beef cow-calf farms--operations that raise beef calves at least through weaning--are numerous in the United States, and most are relatively small. Data from USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture indicated that 55 percent...
Source: USDA
The semiannual Cattle report confirms historically tight supplies of cattle heading into 2024. Fewer calves are available than last year for placement in feedlots, although more than previously expected. As a result, anticipated fed cattle marketings have been...
Source: FCC
The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 per cent, slightly less than the 12.8 per cent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report.
“Farmland prices have...
Source: ADM, Chris Lehner
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Cash cattle in the Midwest on light sales were $1.00 higher from $186.00 to $187.00 and dressed prices $295.00. Cash cattle in the Southwest were $1.00 to $2.00 higher mostly $184.00 on light...
Source: National Corn Growers Association
USDA released the Grains and Oilseeds Outlook this week providing an initial look at the 2024/25 marketing year projections that include lower production, greater domestic use, increased exports, and higher ending stocks as compared to...
Source: Purdue University
U.S. farmers' perspective on the future improved in March helping to push the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer up 3 points from February to a reading of 114. The Index of Current Conditions at 101 was...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada news release
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, with results showing that overall Canadian farm income is expected to have reached a new record in 2023.
The agriculture...
In this episode, Gavin McPherson discusses the latest trends and updates in livestock insurance, focusing on the current market conditions and risk management strategies for producers. He highlights key factors affecting the livestock industry, including weather patterns, feed costs,...
Source: USDA
Beef production in 2024 is raised with higher expected steer and heifer slaughter that is partially offset by lower cow slaughter. The 2025 beef production forecast is also raised as a faster pace of fed cattle marketings is...
