Cattle pricing impact of Ontario Corn Fed Beef Program

The purpose of the project is to test whether there has been a pricing impact in Ontario and to qualitatively assess the market benefits of the program. [...] The table of contents outlines the work areas and topics addressed in order to achieve the purpose and objectives of the project. [...] Without the proper documentation, the cattle are not treated any differently and the producer forgoes the $3/head compensation from the packer. [...] The difference between the local price and the Canadian dollar value of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Live Cattle futures shows the basis. [...] While Ontario packers can and do bring cattle in from the West and Quebec, the base of the provincial supply is the provincial herd.