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Canada’s calf crop doesn’t move through expansion and contraction as it does in the U.S., but over the next year, we may see the Canadian herd mirror U.S. expansion.

Is it time for beef cow herd expansion?

Prices for calves have been strong, but it usually takes a year of high calf prices before expansion starts

By Jerry Klassen January 22, 2024

Feeder cattle have been trading near historical highs over the past six months. I’ve received many emails and inquiries from cattle producers asking if there is still an opportunity to expand their herds. Producers also ask if they should buy now or wait until spring. Medium-quality bred cows have been trading in the range of […] Read more

CME live cattle LEJ24 on Jan. 19 with 20, 50 and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs sag as traders track US slaughtering

Data largely neutral for cattle futures, analysts say

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News January 19, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures eased on Friday as the market retreated from November highs, and hog futures also closed lower.

Livestock, Markets

Ag minister talks Proposition 12, VCOOL with the U.S.’s Vilsack

The trip marks MacAulay's first ministerial visit to the U.S. since regaining the role

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News January 19, 2024

Proposition 12 and voluntary country of origin labelling (VCOOL) were among topics raised during federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay's first ministerial trip to to the U.S. after being appointed to the portfolio late last year.

CME live cattle LEJ24 on Jan. 18 with 20, 50 and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Follow-through buying carries CME cattle to eight-week highs

Cattle lighter after severe winter weather traders say

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News January 18, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures stormed to their highest levels in about eight weeks on Thursday amid follow-through buying, traders said.

Crops, Markets

Western Canadian feed market cold, but quiet

General trend in barley pricing flat to lower

By GFM Network News January 18, 2024

Extreme cold temperatures in Western Canada have done little to move the needle on feed grain markets as corn continues to come up from the United States and end users appear well covered for the time being.

CME live cattle LEJ24 on Jan. 17, 2024, with Bollinger bands. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit November highs as traders focus on harsh US winter

Lean hogs ended slightly up after early plunge

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News January 17, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures touched their highest prices since November on Wednesday after severe winter weather has slowed weight gains for livestock and disrupted slaughtering, analysts said.

Reuters, Weather

Western Canada’s dry winter heralds worsening drought for 2024

Oil and gas, hydro, forestry, sports affected alongside agriculture

By Reuters, Rod Nickel, GFM Network News January 16, 2024

Canada's abnormally dry winter is worsening drought conditions across the western provinces, where most of the country's oil, gas, forest products and grain are produced.

Cattle use round bales as a wind break. (NDSU photo)

Beef Cattle, Markets

Klassen: Yearling return to the lineup on strong demand

Frigid temperatures result in limited volumes

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 16, 2024

The market hasn’t missed a beat and started the year where it left in December. The only difference is there are larger supplies of yearlings coming on stream. The benchmark levels had backgrounded steers averaging 1,000 pounds trading from $280-$285/cwt with top bids rounding at $290/cwt. Steers averaging 850-pounds were averaging $300/cwt with top-notch larger groups peaking at $305.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Rancher’s Diary

It’s been a wonderful visit

For years we've shared our lives with Grainews readers and they've done the same with us

By Heather Smith Thomas January 14, 2024

This will be my final Rancher’s Diary column. I was recently informed that with the current business changes at Grainews, my column will no longer be published, but I was graciously given the chance to say goodbye to my readers — many of whom have become personal friends over the years. I first became aware […] Read more

Live cattle LEG24 on Jan. 12, with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: live cattle, lean hogs fall amid weather, demand woes

Feeder cattle firmed amid dropping corn futures

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 12, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and live cattle futures were mostly down on Friday as concerns about winter weather and sluggish export demand had some investors shedding their positions.

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Beef cattle

Is it time for beef cow herd expansion?

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs sag as traders track US slaughtering

Ag minister talks Proposition 12, VCOOL with the U.S.’s Vilsack

U.S. livestock: Follow-through buying carries CME cattle to eight-week highs

Western Canadian feed market cold, but quiet

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit November highs as traders focus on harsh US winter

Western Canada’s dry winter heralds worsening drought for 2024

Klassen: Yearling return to the lineup on strong demand

It’s been a wonderful visit

U.S. livestock: live cattle, lean hogs fall amid weather, demand woes

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