With the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association calls for a government investigation into the beef and slaughter cattle industry the MJ Independent did out own investigation to hopefully clarify what is happening in the industry.
If as the SSGA claims producers and feedlots are not making windfall profits then who or what is driving up the price of beef at the retail level?
We try to clarify the issue and as always don’t take our word for it but do your own research.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Stock Growers has called for a government - Federal and Provincial - review into the cattle and beef pricing system as farmers/ranchers and feedlot operators do not believe they are receiving their fair share of record high retail store prices.
This article looks at what is happening south of the border and how it has triggered at least one class action lawsuit over beef pricing.
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Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Stock Growers has called for a government - Federal and Provincial - review into the cattle and beef pricing system as farmers/ranchers and feedlot operators do not believe they are receiving their fair share of record high retail store prices.
This is a backgrounder that looks at the some of the underlying market forces and how the cattle market cycle differs from the traditional supply and demand market.
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Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Stock Growers has called for a government - Federal and Provincial - review into the cattle and beef pricing system as farmers/ranchers and feedlot operators do not believe they are receiving their fair share of record high retail store prices.
This is a backgrounder that looks at the present inflation and the environment cattle producers and feedlot operators find themselves in.
Part Three In A Series
Read MoreThe calls made by the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) to investigate the pricing system for cattle and beef is nothing new.
One of the largest studies was a public inquiry that extensively looked at the sector from top to bottom and made recommendations. Recommendations aiming towards more efficiencies of scale in the cattle marketing, slaughter, processing and retail sales of beef in 1976.
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Read MoreA 27 year old Moose Jaw man is dead following pointing a firearm in a police involved shooting.
The man was shot after the Moose Jaw Police Service responded to a man uttering threats at 1:10 am earlier this morning. The man fled the original scene and a police chase occurred east on the Trans-Canada Highway.
After attempts to negotiate over hours the man allegedly pointed a firearm and refused multiple commands to lower the weapon when he was shot. The 27 year old later died on the scene.
The RCMP and Moose Jaw Police Service have requested the legislated independent investigation and coroner’s office involvement into the fatality.
The incident has closed the Trans Canada Highway near Belle Plaine where the investigation continues.
Read MoreFor those attending the 6th Highway To Heroes Car Show at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds the organizers have released instructions on where to park for spectator and car exhibitors alike.
Read MoreAn alleged recyclables thief mixed up his court appearance date with the date he was required to appear at the Moose Jaw Police Services station to be photographed and fingerprinted but the John Howard Society’s court worker called him and told him about his missing court.
Appearing late the accused’s excuse was accepted and he was accepted to Alternative Measures which if he completes the requirements the Court will dismiss the charges.
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