A University of Saskatchewan project seeking to unlock the genetic potential of Canadian beef cattle has received a funding boost from the federal and provincial governments.
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Government funding boosts beef cattle genetics research at University of Saskatchewan
U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle see sharp drop; hogs slip back
Chicago cattle futures—feeders in particular—dropped sharply on Tuesday. Hogs also slipped back.
U.S. grains: Soybeans end higher, supported by crude oil; wheat rises, corn mixed
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures closed higher on Tuesday, supported by rising crude oil prices and uncertainty about Midwest crop weather in the weeks ahead, while soyoil prices eased following a sharp two-day rally tied to stronger U.S. biofuel blending mandates.
Klassen: Feeder market follows wholesale beef higher
For the week ending June 13, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Steady demand underpinned a week of lower auction market volumes.
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs start week strong
Chicago cattle and hog futures saw strong increases across the board on Monday.
U.S. livestock: Cattle drop sharply; hogs mixed
Chicago cattle futures dropped sharply on Friday while hogs ended the day mixed.
U.S. livestock: Cattle mostly lower; hogs mostly up
Most Chicago cattle futures slipped back on Thursday while most hog futures made slight gains.
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle dip, lean hogs gain
Nearly all Chicago cattle futures dipped on Wednesday while lean hogs saw gains.
U.S. livestock: Feeders rise; live cattle, lean hogs mixed
Chicago feeder cattle futures continue to push upward on Tuesday while live cattle and lean hogs ended mixed.
Klassen: Stronger fed cattle markets lifts feeder complex
For the week ending June 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $15/cwt higher in some cases. Larger packages of quality replacements over 900 pounds were up $10-$15/cwt from prices seven days earlier.
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