BFO President Craig McLaughlin says the beef industry in Ontario is in “exciting times” due to record prices and interest from young people coming into business has grown.

Ontario beef exports and prices rose in 2024

Global markets for Ontario beef are expanding but tariff threats create some uncertainty

The Ontario beef industry ended 2024 on an optimistic note, with record prices, lower feed costs and increased sector interest from young producers. Why it matters: Ontario’s beef industry saw increased sales and a three per cent increase in heifer retention, but it still faces hurdles to accessing international markets due to SRM restrictions and political uncertainty. “The […] Read more







Cattle use round bales as a wind break. (NDSU photo)

Klassen: Yearling return to the lineup on strong demand

Frigid temperatures result in limited volumes

The market hasn’t missed a beat and started the year where it left in December. The only difference is there are larger supplies of yearlings coming on stream. The benchmark levels had backgrounded steers averaging 1,000 pounds trading from $280-$285/cwt with top bids rounding at $290/cwt. Steers averaging 850-pounds were averaging $300/cwt with top-notch larger groups peaking at $305.

File photo of raw and cooked ground beef. (Lime and Lemon Media photo via Canada Beef Inc.)

Beef sector calls for Health Canada label exception

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association wants ground beef exempted from proposed rules

The cattle sector is less than pleased by a Health Canada proposal that would put a ‘high saturated fat’ label on retail ground beef. The proposal is part of a suite of changes proposed for Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations. As well as adding a front-of-packaging (FOP) label requirement for foods deemed by Health Canada […] Read more