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July 19, 2005


Canadian Cattle Arrive in U.S.

The first shipment of Canadian cattle arrived in the U.S. yesterday, The Associated Press reported.

According to the article, 35 animals crossed into the country at approximately noon yesterday at Lewiston, N.Y., near Niagra Falls.

The cattle movement marks the first time Canadian live cattle have entered the U.S. in more than two years. The shipment occurred just days after the July 14 ruling by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturning a Montana district court decision that granted an injunction blocking Canadian live cattle imports.

Last week’s decision of the three-judge panel lifted the injunction against importation of live cattle less than 30 months of age.


Farm Production Expenditures Rise

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released figures showing a 5.1% increase in U.S. farm production expenditures. According to the NASS report, total U.S. farm production expenditures reached $210.7 billion in 2004, compared to a $200.5 billion total in 2003.

Tractors and self-propelled farm machinery were the largest contributors to the increase, up 24.3%. The largest two expenditure categories were feed, accounting for 14.2% of the U.S. total production expenses, and farm services — including custom work, marketing charges, veterinary services, transportation, etc. — accounting for 12.5%.

Average expenditures per U.S. farm, the report noted, reached $99,983. On average, operations in 2004 spent $14,236 on feed; $12,480 on farm services; $10,914 on labor; $9,016 on livestock and poultry purchases; and $7,782 on rent.

To review the complete report, visit www.usda.gov/nass.


— compiled by Crystal Albers, Angus Productions Inc. assistant editor

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