With the rise of the omicron variant, we’re watching COVID-19 once again disrupt the supply chain. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livstock Exchange says the markets are looking a bit defensive this week — especially the futures market. “We can see some of the slaughter disruptions that are going on with the absenteeism from COVID…. Read More
It’s hard to believe the first full week of the new year is over. We are ready to be back in routine — and with that we’ve got a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange to kick off the show. Then, we’ve got a RealAg Issues Panel featuring: Alanna Koch,… Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. We’ve got a fantastic lineup for you! You’ll hear: Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, with a Beef Market Update; Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, as well as Andrew Campbell, Strathroy, Ont. dairy farmer and partner in Utensil.ca, for a RealAg Issues Panel. The… Read More
We don’t have to say it twice: it’s been a frustrating year for many involved in the cattle community. As Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange explains in our latest Beef Market Update, the impacts of the 2021 drought won’t easily be forgotten, and and it’s not something that’s just going to go away…. Read More
In this week’s Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange breaks down the beef markets, including what’s going on in the U.S., whether or not their tides have permanently turned for choice cut-outs and choice select prices, and how western Canadian numbers are faring in comparison. The U.S. didn’t take a lot… Read More
The temperatures may be headed downwards and winter is on its way, but beef cattle prices aren’t going to be following that trend. “We’ve had another super week in the U.S. in terms of cash trade,” says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, in this week’s Beef Market Update. “Last week the market started… Read More
On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko,of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. You’ll also hear an issues panel featuring host Shaun Haney, as well as Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture.. They’ll talk about: The next federal cabinet; COP26; Container logistics; and, Lobbying Thoughts on something… Read More
As November approaches quickly, many are asking where cattle producers are at with fall run, and what the market is looking like this year. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange explains in our latest Beef Market Update that in order to understand where the market is with cows coming to town, we need to… Read More
On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, we’ve got a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. We’ve also got an issues panel for you, featuring RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner. They’ll be talking about: Nut production, alternative beverages, and greenwashing; Global shipping constraints; The upcoming cabinet announcement and what it… Read More
There’s a lot happening in the cattle markets as we hit mid-October (?!) already. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says the markets south of the border have held mostly steady, at around $124 for live cattle in the south, and $124-$125 in the north, while noting the cutout drop-off we are still seeing…. Read More
Over the next year, Walmart Canada will source 1.5 million pounds of beef sourced from CRSB Certified sustainable farms and ranches. To qualify, farmers and ranchers must be certified through a third-party audited system, in accordance with sustainability standards set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Walmart says this is just the first commitment,… Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. We always appreciate our listeners taking time to tune in! On today’s show you’ll hear a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange, and an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner. They’ll be talking about: PM Trudeau vacationing in Tofino, B.C., on… Read More
How many calves are left for the fall run? The answer could be more than usual; however, with the dry conditions in 2021, it’s also possible the very early start to the run means there are fewer calves left to come to town. The answer to where the fall run volume — and prices —… Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, with guest host Lyndsey Smith. Today’s show features a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. There will also be an issues panel featuring Kelvin Heppner and Jeff Nielsen. They discuss: Election predictions; The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); and How… Read More
This week was a bit of a wild ride in the markets following the JBS fire that occured in Granville Island, Nebraska. The plant — that has the capacity to process 6,000 head of cattle a day — is now back up and running, but it has many asking “how does this impact the cattle… Read More
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