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Cereals, Corn, Crops, Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

By GFM Network News February 22, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of available barley and steady rise in feed corn prices has pushed the market higher in southern Alberta. According to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, barley prices have risen from $220 per tonne, since the start of February, to the current price of $230 per tonne. “The […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses

By Reuters, GFM Network News February 22, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Thursday lost ground for a second day in a row, weighed down by lower cash prices and an increased supply outlook, traders said. They said sell stops and fund liquidation contributed to market declines. Some investors adjusted positions before the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle stumble on profit-taking, lower cash trades

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News February 21, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures notched their largest daily losses in nearly a month on Wednesday, pressured by profit-taking and weaker trades in U.S. Plains cash cattle markets, traders said. Feeder cattle futures fell nearly two per cent and lean hogs ebbed from their session highs, with each easing in […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Final version of Trans-Pacific trade deal released

By GFM Network News February 21, 2018

Wellington/Sydney | Reuters — The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of the Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing economies was released on Wednesday, signalling the pact was a step closer to reality even without its star member the U.S. More than 20 provisions have been suspended or changed in the final […] Read more

(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally from four-month lows on fund buying

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News February 20, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hogs climbed 1.7 per cent on Tuesday, rallying on technical and investment fund buying after falling to more than four-month lows last week, traders and analysts said. Rising wholesale pork prices also bolstered hog futures amid expectations the meat was becoming more competitive with more pricier beef cuts. Live […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

WTO should prepare for life without U.S., ex-chief Lamy says

By GFM Network News February 20, 2018

Geneva | Reuters — World Trade Organization countries need to prepare for a future without the United States as a member of the club, former WTO chief Pascal Lamy said on Monday. The U.S. has thrown the WTO into crisis by blocking the appointment of new judges, undermining its dispute settlement system just as it […] Read more

A ship at Brazil’s Port of Santos.(Portosdobrasil.gov.br via Flickr)

General, Markets, Reuters

Canada to seek Mercosur trade pact amid NAFTA uncertainty

By GFM Network News February 16, 2018

Ottawa | Reuters — The Canadian government plans to open free trade talks with the four-nation Mercosur trading bloc in South America, an official said on Friday, at a time when the future of NAFTA is facing increasing uncertainty. Canada sends around 75 per cent of its goods exports to the U.S. and is looking […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally on stronger Plains cash market

By GFM Network News February 16, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures climbed to fresh three-month highs on Friday as firming beef packer bids at U.S. Plains feedlot markets fueled expectations of higher cash cattle sales this week. Tighter supplies of market-ready cattle on feedlot showlists this week helped to support the cash market. Trading later developed […] Read more

Former 4-H Canada president Rob Black will be stepping down from his role as CEO of the Rural Ontario Institute to take his place in the Senate. (Photo courtesy ROI)

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Rural Ontario leader appointed to Senate

By GFM Network News February 16, 2018

A leader in Ontario’s agriculture and rural community is one of Canada’s newest senators. Rob Black, executive director of the Rural Ontario Institute and a former president of 4-H Canada, was named Thursday as one of two new senators from Ontario by Governor General Julie Payette. Why is this significant? It has been a long […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops

Feed weekly outlook: Supplies tighten as demand rises

By GFM Network News February 15, 2018

CNS Canada — As supplies tighten, Lethbridge feedlots are looking for the cheapest options when it comes to feed. “Supply seems to be tight in general. There’s not a lot of offers on either corn or barley at the moment. And demand is higher than expected coming into March,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager at […] Read more

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Lending policy still focused on primary producers: FCC

Brazil to reap record soy crop in 2025/2026, increase exports

Argentina’s “mega” wheat crop to hit record level, exchange says

Pigs

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses

U.S. livestock: Cattle stumble on profit-taking, lower cash trades

Final version of Trans-Pacific trade deal released

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally from four-month lows on fund buying

WTO should prepare for life without U.S., ex-chief Lamy says

Canada to seek Mercosur trade pact amid NAFTA uncertainty

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally on stronger Plains cash market

Rural Ontario leader appointed to Senate

Feed weekly outlook: Supplies tighten as demand rises

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