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March 20: I was surprised to find twins when I checked on this calving cow.

Calving season brings blizzards and twins

Eppich News: Loss, and then surprise, shows the challenges of managing cows

By Heather Eppich May 25, 2024

On Feb. 27 we bought a bull from Ulrich Herefords. It was the last bull sale for Peter Ulrich and we wanted to get the chance to have some more Ulrich Hereford bloodlines in our small registered Hereford herd. We were not able to attend the sale due to the weather, so Gregory talked to […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed, feeder cattle lower ahead of holiday weekend

By Reuters May 24, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended mixed on Friday, amid growing uncertainty over packer interest after the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend, traders said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs hit three-month low on weaker cash prices

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 23, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures slumped to a February low on Thursday under pressure from solid U.S. production and weaker cash prices, traders said.

Livestock, News

New program focuses on data literacy for cow-calf producers

Case studies and mentoring will help give farm data decision-making power

By John Greig May 23, 2024

The Data Literacy for Cow-Calf Producers project aims to give farmers and ranchers the chance to discuss best practices and learn from experts and peers about how to use data to make better business decisions. Data management has varied adoption in the cow-calf sector.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue to rally, lean hogs weaken

By Reuters May 22, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures rallied on Wednesday amid expectations of strength in the cash markets, while lean hog futures faced continued pressure from data showing that U.S. packers are processing a glut of pork, analysts said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME hogs slide to February low under US production pressure

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 21, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures dropped to their lowest level since February under pressure from solid U.S. production on Tuesday, while live cattle futures reached their highest price since March, analysts said.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Demand for grass cattle pushes feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen May 21, 2024

For the week ending May 18, Western Canadian yearling markets were trading $3 to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calf prices were relatively unchanged compared to the prior week. The feeder market appears to be consolidating near historical highs.

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Metro Ontario expands its beef sustainability sourcing

CRSB Certified Mass Balance mark to be displayed on beef in 131 stores

By Glacier FarmMedia staff May 17, 2024

Metro Ontario says it has achieved its 2022 sourcing commitment to buy three million pounds of beef from Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) Certified farms and ranches by 2026, ahead of schedule.

File photo of cattle in an Alberta feedlot. (Geralyn Wichers photo)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Rallying beef prices push CME live cattle to seven-week high

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 16, 2024

Wholesale beef prices have jumped this week as retailers and meat processors look ahead to the Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month. The holiday is considered the start of the peak grilling season for products like steaks and hamburgers.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on strong demand, rising beef prices

By Reuters May 15, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures firmed for a second straight day on Wednesday as rising beef prices and strong packer demand ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend supported the market, analysts said.

U.S. livestock: Live cattle drop as beef prices, packer margins erode

CBOT Weekly: Soybean, wheat futures come down

Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle drop as beef prices, packer margins erode

CBOT Weekly: Soybean, wheat futures come down

Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture

Cow-calf

Calving season brings blizzards and twins

U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed, feeder cattle lower ahead of holiday weekend

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs hit three-month low on weaker cash prices

New program focuses on data literacy for cow-calf producers

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue to rally, lean hogs weaken

U.S. livestock: CME hogs slide to February low under US production pressure

Klassen: Demand for grass cattle pushes feeder market higher

Metro Ontario expands its beef sustainability sourcing

U.S. livestock: Rallying beef prices push CME live cattle to seven-week high

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on strong demand, rising beef prices

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