Beef prices begin sudden fall from record highs

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Beef prices begin sudden fall from record highs
Topic Started: Feb 20 2016, 01:27 AM (288 Views)
Darcie	Feb 20 2016, 01:27 AM Post #1
Skeptic Posts: 31,154 Group: Member Member #714 Joined: March 30, 2010	Quote: The boom market for beef is fading in Canada after record prices last year, but people will have to wait for costs to tumble in grocery stores. The cattle industry has experienced a sudden drop in prices, forcing ranchers to adjust their expectations for the year. "We had an incredible run. We doubled our prices in three years for calves, for example," said Brian Perillat, a senior analyst with CanFax, a cattle market research firm. "In the last few months, we've see prices drop 15 to 20 per cent from the high." http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/beef-industry-prices-eating-habits-retail-chicken-1.3454160?cmp=rss&cid=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning Maybe I can afford a roast every few months eh!



Trotsky	Feb 20 2016, 03:24 AM Post #2
Big City Boy Posts: 38,319 Group: Member Member #79 Joined: September 8, 2005	HOORAY, I hope the trend spreads south...I would like a nice Stoganoff soon.



Olive Oil	Feb 20 2016, 03:42 AM Post #3
Gold Star Member Posts: 4,747 Group: Member Member #785 Joined: June 10, 2010	I noticed that too, Darcie. With Spring around the corner, I hope produce prices also fall.



angora	Feb 20 2016, 06:40 AM Post #4
WWS Book Club Coordinator Posts: 14,494 Group: Member Member #717 Joined: March 31, 2010	Produce prices better fall if they know what's good for them! :D



lilal	Feb 20 2016, 07:09 AM Post #5
Blue Star Member Posts: 1,545 Group: Member Member #206 Joined: February 2, 2006	There seems to be no rhyme or reason for some of the grocery store prices. Two weeks ago we paid .88�/lb. for Red Delicious Apples - this week they are $1.68! Beef roast (or almost beef anything)?? Can't remember the last time food smiley 016 other than ground beef now and then!



goldengal	Feb 20 2016, 08:39 AM Post #6
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	What really bugs me is when a store has something on sale - for example this week at Loblaws Royale Tiger paper towels (pkg of 6) are on sale for $4.49, and it says "save at least $5.30. "Who I ask you would pay $9.79?" I have cut way down on the use of paper towels Take care, Pat



Darcie	Feb 20 2016, 02:10 PM Post #7
Skeptic Posts: 31,154 Group: Member Member #714 Joined: March 30, 2010	A pack of 6 sponge towels lasts me a year at least and I buy on sale.



Trotsky	Feb 20 2016, 02:22 PM Post #8
Big City Boy Posts: 38,319 Group: Member Member #79 Joined: September 8, 2005	Old towels get cut up and we use them for free cleanups. We launder them to clean them and boil them to sterilize them. Edited by Trotsky, Feb 20 2016, 02:23 PM.



Darcie	Feb 20 2016, 04:26 PM Post #9
Skeptic Posts: 31,154 Group: Member Member #714 Joined: March 30, 2010	I zap my dish cloths in the microwave, apparently that kills the bacteria. I hope that is true.



haili	Feb 21 2016, 12:19 AM Post #10
Gold Star Member Posts: 7,084 Group: Member Member #387 Joined: September 15, 2006	Our own produce doesn't come in until July except for asparagus, rhubarb and early lettuce so I always thought June was the most expensive month for veg. I'm glad I froze stuff last summer. Fresh tomatoes are a treat these days though lettuce and cukes have come down around here. I bought some Mexican asparagus that was quite good for about $3 at Food Basics this week.



Darcie	Feb 21 2016, 01:44 AM Post #11
Skeptic Posts: 31,154 Group: Member Member #714 Joined: March 30, 2010	I got some excellent asparagus for $1.99 yesterday wish I had bought more.



Kahu	Feb 21 2016, 01:09 PM Post #12
Posts: 31,109 Group: Administration Member #150 Joined: December 14, 2005	lilal Feb 20 2016, 07:09 AM Beef roast (or almost beef anything)?? Can't remember the last time other than ground beef now and then! Can you get skirt steak? A cheap cut and absolutely delicious slow cooked.



agate	Feb 22 2016, 05:28 AM Post #13
Posts: 21,864 Group: Administration Member #203 Joined: February 2, 2006	Kahu Feb 21 2016, 01:09 PM lilal Feb 20 2016, 07:09 AM Beef roast (or almost beef anything)?? Can't remember the last time other than ground beef now and then! Can you get skirt steak? A cheap cut and absolutely delicious slow cooked. Have not heard of skirt steak, must have a different name here, maybe round??



angora	Feb 22 2016, 06:44 AM Post #14
WWS Book Club Coordinator Posts: 14,494 Group: Member Member #717 Joined: March 31, 2010	It seems you can compare skirt steak to flank steak. It is tougher than flank and looks fattier. I know flank steak has great flavour and can be cooked many ways. My favourite is to marinate it and simply broil it, cut across the grain. my sil in Zimbabwe used to mention skirt steak.



lilal	Feb 22 2016, 07:16 AM Post #15
Blue Star Member Posts: 1,545 Group: Member Member #206 Joined: February 2, 2006	I've never seen skirt steak in our grocery stores either. Looks like it's from the same area on the animal but closer to the front leg area. http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-flank-steak-and-skirt-steak-meat-basics-212263



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