This cattle market is something right now, to say the least. Demand has been fantastic — exports are strong, and domestic consumption is there, and yet it’s not making its way back to the primary producer in terms of pricing, creating a frustrating situation for feeders. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says that… Read More
For this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, we’ve got a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange! Plus, we’ve got an issues panel featuring host Shaun Haney, field editors Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, and Alberta farmer Jeff Nielsen. They’ll be talking about the impending federal budget, the Conservative Party’s carbon plan,… Read More
A lot is happening in the beef business right now, but we’re going to start off this week’s edition of the Beef Market Update with what is top of mind for many producers: revenue. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says the U.S. cash trade has been steady this week, but it follows on… Read More
On today’s edition of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. You’ll also hear an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith, Kelvin Heppner, and Andrew Campbell. They’ll be talking about: Health Canada’s decision on two neonicotinoid active ingredients; Some comments on immigration and population growth; Farm show returns;… Read More
It’s Thursday, and as we head into the Easter long weekend, we’re doing the Beef Market Update a day early. To start off, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says she has better news to report than two weeks ago based on the cash price — which seems to have some solid footing for… Read More
Thanks for stopping by this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Today’s show includes a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, as well as an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer from Ontario. The trio discuss: Biodiesel; Carbon offsets; Automation in agriculture;… Read More
Many cattle feeders may be describing this year as one of the most disappointing cash markets they’ve seen in a long time, especially given the demand that is out there right now. “Stuck” is the word host Shaun Haney is using to describe it, while Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange is using “frustrating”… Read More
It’s time for another Beef Market Update, and since StatsCan recently released the January 1 numbers, we’re going to focus on inventory today. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says that there wasn’t really anything of surprise in the numbers, as the pattern of a contracting beef cow herd in Canada continues. “We did… Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. We’ve got a beef market update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. We also have an issue panel featuring RealAg’s Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, and Member of Parliament for Foothills John Barlow. They’ll be talking about: Being part of the “classic rock” generation; The… Read More
If you’ve been paying attention to any form of media lately, chances are you’ve seen what is happening down in Texas with the weather. Pictures of burst pipes, a lack of heating, and all things frozen have been circulating across social media. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says she’s been following stories, and… Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio; we appreciate you taking time out of your day to tune in. You’ll hear a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. We’ve also got an issues panel where you’ll hear from RealAg’s Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, and Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer from… Read More
There were big numbers in the beef market this past month for pricing, carcass weights, and harvest rates. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange breaks it down for us in this Beef Market Update. As Wasko explains, the U.S. cash side of the market is a little higher again this week, landing at $114/cwt… Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show you’ll hear a beef market update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. You’ll also hear an issues panel with Lyndsey Smith, Kelvin Heppner, and your host Shaun Haney, where they discuss: Revisiting the carbon tax; mCOOL’s return; A looming vegetable shortage; and,… Read More
We’re starting this Beef Market Update off on a positive note: retail demand. Retail sales are looking really strong as we head into the last week (?!) of January — and about a month out of the holiday season, notes Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. As she explains, there is usually a bit… Read More
It’s the early days of 2021, but we’re hoping for a great year in the beef markets. Will that be the case? Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says although we are are off to a bit of a slow start, the futures market is telling us change is coming. Markets are in what… Read More
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