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Klassen: Canadian heifer retention tightening feeder supply

By Jerry Klassen June 25, 2024

Alberta and Saskatchewan heifer placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels. Comments from ranchers and order buyers suggest that Western Canadian ranchers are holding back on heifers to expand the herd. This usually results in a narrowing of the steer/heifer spread.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Nearby cattle futures rise on strong demand

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters June 24, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) nearby cattle future contracts turned higher on Monday as stronger-than-expected domestic seasonal demand and firm prices in the cash market gave futures a boost, market analysts said.

Canadian beef sector urges resolution on Cargill labour dispute

By Glacier FarmMedia staff June 24, 2024

In a joint news release issued June 24, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) and Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) strongly encouraged the Cargill Dunlop facility in Guelph and members of UFCW Local 175 to come to an expedited labour resolution. The CCA, NCFA and the BFO represent about 19,000 beef producers in Ontario and approximately 60,000 Canada-wide.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle lower, live cattle mixed ahead of surprising USDA report

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters June 21, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) feeder cattle futures turned lower and live cattle were mixed on Friday, as traders squared positions ahead of a closely-watched monthly feedlot report and anticipated smaller cattle placements, traders said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs lower on signs of cooling economy

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters June 20, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures were mixed on Thursday, with nearby live cattle contracts ticking higher amid signs of strength in the cash market and consumer demand staying firm, market analysts said.

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Livestock, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Wild weather in Alberta gives growers pause

By Adam Peleshaty June 20, 2024

Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, said moisture levels in Alberta are not distributed evenly with the north seeing plenty of rain and the south becoming drier. A recent cold snap between Calgary and Edmonton plunged lows to around the freezing mark earlier this week, while snow fell over parts of the Foothills.

Livestock, News

Funding to help make cattle data gathering easier

Partnership between Angus and Holstein association will look at sharing trait information and how to automate data management

By John Greig June 19, 2024

New funding for the Canadian Angus Association and Holstein Canada will allow them to improve the data that goes into genetic evaluations and expand into new areas including carcass quality and traits that help limit the environmental impact of beef.

Dr. Cheryl Waldner presents current feedlot health and nutrition research during the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence Field Day southeast of Saskatoon, Sask. Waldner is the Beef Cattle Research Council Industrial Research Chair in One Health and Production Limiting Diseases at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Photo: Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

Livestock, News

LFCE Field Day covers everything from pneumonia to drought

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan June 18, 2024

Attendees took in presentations outdoors on genetics and genomics, managing forage, water and drought, plus feedlot health and management. A hot topic of conversation was the drought — or lack thereof. Much of the current research at the University of Saskatchewan focuses on drought.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures drift lower, lean hogs down

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters June 18, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures turned lower on Tuesday, as a lack of fundamental news and limited trading in the cash cattle market had price drifting down from the recent rally, traders said.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Quality yearlings lead feeder complex higher

By Jerry Klassen June 18, 2024

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quoted $5 lower to $5 higher on average in the week ending June 15. However, quality packages of yearlings traded $5 to as much as $10 above week-ago levels

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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Klassen: Canadian heifer retention tightening feeder supply

U.S. livestock: Nearby cattle futures rise on strong demand

Canadian beef sector urges resolution on Cargill labour dispute

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle lower, live cattle mixed ahead of surprising USDA report

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs lower on signs of cooling economy

Feed Grain Weekly: Wild weather in Alberta gives growers pause

Funding to help make cattle data gathering easier

LFCE Field Day covers everything from pneumonia to drought

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures drift lower, lean hogs down

Klassen: Quality yearlings lead feeder complex higher

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