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• Cattle Reproduction: Take Care of Bulls Year-Round
  Another important factor not included in a BSE is libido. Since libido is difficult to measure directly, the best management practice is to observe the bull’s behavior during breeding.
• Adding Cull Cows to Drought Contingency Plans
  Market seasonality is evident in most agriculture markets due to production calendars, biology, or increased consumer demand during certain times of the year. The cull cow market is arguably one of the most seasonal markets.
• Don’t Underestimate the Cost of Late Calving Cows
  Reproductive efficiency has a major impact on the profitability of a cow-calf operation.
• APP Interest-Free Loan Limit Maintained at $250,000
  As announced today by the Government of Canada, the interest-free loan limit of the Advance Payments Program (APP) will be maintained at $250,000 for the 2025/26 program year. The APP eases cash flow for farmers, allowing up to $1,000,000 in total advances based on the value of the eligible agricultural products that a farmer produces or […]
• JBS Fed-Cattle Contract Comparison Tool
  The JBS Contract Comparison Tool has been updated to reflect new options and changes to JBS’s fed-cattle contracts.