Mexico
Imports of Mexican cattle likely to decrease
By: Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist
The U.S. and Mexican cattle and beef industries continue to integrate, building on a long history of trade between the two countries. Mexico has exported feeder cattle to… Continue reading
Fewer cattle imports so far in 2015
By: Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist
Total cattle imports from Canada and Mexico are down 4.0 percent for the first seven months of 2015 compared to last year. Cattle imports from Canada for the… Continue reading
North American cattle trade impacts U.S. cattle supplies
By: Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist
Canada and Mexico have been a source of feeder and slaughter cattle for many years. This is in addition to bilateral trade in beef, with both countries among… Continue reading
The evolving role of Canadian and Mexican cattle and beef trade
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist
The most recent monthly trade data provides an update to recent cattle and beef trade flows in North America. They emphasize the longer term evolution and change in… Continue reading
The North American beef cow and heifer situation
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist
Canada
On July 1, 2014, Canada reported an all cattle inventory of 13.33 million head, down one percent from 2013. This total includes 3.92 million beef cows, also down… Continue reading
U.S. Appeals WTO COOL Decision
By: Texas Cattle Feeders Association
During a special meeting of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body last Friday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) appealed the WTO ruling that the amended U.S. COOL rule does not comply with international… Continue reading