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COMMENT: Bovaer is added to cow feed to reduce methane emissions. Does it get into milk and meat? Is it harmful for humans?

There has been an enormous amount of misinformation about the safety of 3-NOP, with some labelling milk from herds fed the additive as "Frankenmilk." Others have been concerned it could make its way to humans via beef. The bottom line is that 3-NOP is safe. Let's unpack some of the major misunderstandings.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed as technical selling offsets lift from firm cash

By Karl Plume, Reuters December 6, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures traded on both sides of unchanged on Friday and finished the day mixed, underpinned by firm cash cattle prices but anchored by technical selling and seasonal pressure, analysts said.

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South American farmers hail Mercosur-EU deal, wary of fine print

By Daniela Desantis, Maximilian Heath, Reuters December 6, 2024

South America's agricultural sector, a key source of global food, celebrated on Friday as the regional Mercosur bloc and the European Union struck a free trade agreement, though farmers said they wanted to see the small print of the deal.

The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge is looking for innovative ways to reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef cattle. Photo: John Greig

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Challenge model a new way to fund, support innovation

By Lilian Schaer December 6, 2024

Five Ontario companies are among 13 semi-finalists selected in the federal government's Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge, which is seeking innovative ways to reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef cattle.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures drop on profit taking, weaker beef values

By Karl Plume, Reuters December 5, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures fell for a second consecutive day on Thursday, pressured by technical selling and profit taking following recent highs, and as wholesale beef prices fell, analysts said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures recoil from highs as packer losses deepen

By Karl Plume, Reuters December 4, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures dropped on Wednesday in a technical and profit-taking retreat following recent strong gains and as beef packer margins fell deeper in the red, analysts said.

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Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia

By Geralyn Wichers December 4, 2024

The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures bounce on tight supplies, firm cash markets

By Karl Plume December 3, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures rebounded on Tuesday from prior-session declines, continuing a recent climb sparked by tight cattle supplies and firm cash market prices. Recent strength in wholesale beef prices also encouraged continued buying despite a seasonal tendency for the market to decline after the Thanksgiving holiday […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Canadian feeder market jumps on trade disruptions

By Jerry Klassen December 3, 2024

For the week ending November 29, feeder cattle market reports from Manitoba had prices up $20-$40/cwt from week-ago levels. Prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta were up $10 to $20 on average. The market was hard to define this past week with a wide range prices across Western Canada for similar quality and weight cattle.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Feeder market trades at or near historical highs

The Markets: Larger supplies by numbers and weight will mean more beef supply year over year

By Jerry Klassen December 3, 2024

During the last week of October, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of $403-$408 per hundredweight ($242-$245/cwt on a live basis). This was unchanged from a month earlier. Breakeven pen closeouts are in the range of $250-$255/cwt, so margins are in negative territory for the time being. The […] Read more

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Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

Beef cattle

COMMENT: Bovaer is added to cow feed to reduce methane emissions. Does it get into milk and meat? Is it harmful for humans?

U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed as technical selling offsets lift from firm cash

South American farmers hail Mercosur-EU deal, wary of fine print

Challenge model a new way to fund, support innovation

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures drop on profit taking, weaker beef values

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures recoil from highs as packer losses deepen

Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures bounce on tight supplies, firm cash markets

Klassen: Canadian feeder market jumps on trade disruptions

Feeder market trades at or near historical highs

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