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Don Guilford with a group of first-calf heifers

Redefining a ranch

Holistic management has made the Guilford ranch more efficient — and it carries more cattle

By Heather Smith Thomas October 2, 2024

Don and Diane Guilford have been practicing holistic management on their 1,200-acre ranch near Clearwater, Man. since the early 1980s. Don is the third generation of his family in that region and says holistic management has made a big difference in his success as a farmer. He took his first course with Allan Savory at […] Read more

Bill C-275 would amend the Health of Animals Act and make it illegal for anyone to unlawfully enter a barn or building where livestock are kept. | File photo

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Senators told biosecurity bill C-275 is really about trespassing

By Karen Briere October 2, 2024

Witnesses at last week's Senate agriculture committee meetings said a bill purporting to be about biosecurity is not about biosecurity at all. 

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs, live cattle futures higher; feeders ease

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters October 1, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and live cattle futures closed higher on Tuesday, as market participants appear to be betting that the dockworker strike being short-lived, market analysts and traders said.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets percolate higher

By Jerry Klassen October 1, 2024

Strength in the deferred live cattle futures has spilt over into the feeder complex. Alberta and Saskatchewan placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels which is resulting in stronger Alberta fed cattle basis levels for next spring. These are the main factors influencing the calf markets in Western Canada.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hog, live cattle futures end mostly lower

By Julie Ingwersen September 28, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures closed mostly lower on Friday, pressured by government data showing the U.S. hog herd expended two per cent during the last quarter as well as worries about a potential strike at U.S. ports next week, analysts said. Some 45,000 union workers could walk off the […] Read more

The doses are intended for those most exposed to the virus, such as poultry farm workers and veterinarians. Photo: branex/iStock/Getty Images

Livestock, Reuters

U.S. farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins

By Leah Douglas, Reuters, Tom Polansek September 27, 2024

U.S. farmers are increasing pressure to allow vaccinations for chickens, turkeys and cows to protect them from bird flu infections that have devastated flocks for three years,

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Reuters

China agriculture ministry to steady beef and dairy output, aid farmers

By Reuters September 26, 2024

China's agriculture ministry said on Thursday it would stabilize beef and dairy production, shore up consumption and assist farmers as falling prices force small producers out of business.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle close higher, lean hogs fall ahead of USDA report

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters September 26, 2024

Feeder and live cattle futures turned higher on Thursday, as technical trading, a steady cash market and weakness in grain futures gave cattle contracts a boost.

Barley, Cereals, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Weight issues, low cattle numbers holding prices back

By Adam Peleshaty September 26, 2024

Feed grain prices on the Prairies stayed relatively steady for the week ended Sept. 25 as low cattle numbers in feedlots and light test weights for grains limit price gains.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle close mostly lower, consolidating after 2-month top

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters September 25, 2024

Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended mostly lower on Wednesday, consolidating a day after the benchmark December contract LCZ25 set a near two-month high.

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Beef cattle

Redefining a ranch

Senators told biosecurity bill C-275 is really about trespassing

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs, live cattle futures higher; feeders ease

Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets percolate higher

U.S. livestock: CME lean hog, live cattle futures end mostly lower

U.S. farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins

China agriculture ministry to steady beef and dairy output, aid farmers

U.S. livestock: Cattle close higher, lean hogs fall ahead of USDA report

Feed Grain Weekly: Weight issues, low cattle numbers holding prices back

U.S. livestock: Cattle close mostly lower, consolidating after 2-month top

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