Finding Choice, Prime grade cattle becoming more difficult

[Sir Loin]

Finding Choice, Prime grade cattle becoming more difficult

Just thought you might be interested in reading this.

LEWIS, Iowa - Finding cattle that grade Choice and Prime is becoming more difficult, according to an executive with Certified Angus Beef (CAB).

Larry Corah, CAB vice president, told producers at the recent 4-State Beef Conference demand for premium beef is high and supply continues to drop.

Source: http://www.farmandranchguide.com/articl ... live16.txt

 

[Beef11]

I would think with Corn being where it is feeders might not try and push cattle towards the prime mark near as much.

 

[Sir Loin]

Here is another one you might be interested in reading.

Minister Strahl Announces Fewer Import Controls on Cattle, Sheep and Goats
OTTAWA, February 2, 2007 â€" The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today introduced new import regulations that allow greater access for cattle, sheep, goats and other ruminant animals from the United States.

Source: http://www.news.gc.ca/cfmx/view/en/inde ... eid=273399