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U.S. livestock: Cattle mostly sharply higher on roll, beef gains

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News May 8, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures were mostly sharply higher on Monday, rising as investors rolled positions forward and as wholesale beef prices extended gains, traders and analysts said. Feeder cattle and lean hogs also climbed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with all three recouping a portion of the losses notched on Friday […] Read more

Columns, Hart Attacks

On the upside, no plucking necessary

Hart Attacks: Get ready for designer chicken, and cultured steaks. Meat technology has arrived

By Lee Hart May 8, 2017

I knew when Case IH rolled out that robotic tractor that didn’t need a driver, it was only a matter of time before technology produced meat without an animal. And here we have it — Memphis Meats, a food science company with headquarters in Transylvania has just launched “the world’s first Clean Poultry”… that’s chicken […] Read more

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Farm sales to co-ops to count for small business deduction

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 8, 2017

Changes to federal tax law that were meant to block “multiplication” of the small business deduction for corporations won’t apply to farmers’ sales to co-operatives. The federal government on Friday released draft amendments to the Income Tax Act, which would allow qualifying farmers and fishers selling to agricultural and fisheries co-operatives to be eligible for […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock

Response seen curbing PED spread from Manitoba case

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 6, 2017

The “quite early” catch and quick response for Canada’s latest outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED), in a sow barn in Manitoba’s “hog alley,” are expected to keep a lid on the virus’ spread beyond the one site. The province’s chief veterinary officer (CVO) on Tuesday confirmed PED-positive tests at the southeastern Manitoba farm, and […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle limit down on profit-taking

By GFM Network News May 5, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange nearby live cattle futures on Friday finished down their three-cent daily price limit, hit by profit-taking after spiking this week to new highs, said traders. Friday was the first of five days that funds in CME’s livestock markets that track the Standard + Poor’s Goldman Sachs Commodity Index […] Read more

CoCoRaHS’s map of precipitation over southern Ontario and Quebec for May 5, 2017. (Cocorahs.org)

Crops, Reuters, Weather

Towns evacuated as heavy rains pelt Eastern Canada

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 5, 2017

Toronto/Ottawa | Reuters — Torrential rains lashed parts of central and Eastern Canada on Friday, causing flooding, flight delays and traffic disruptions, and the prime minister said the federal government was ready to provide help if necessary. The provinces of Ontario and Quebec have been dealing with the fallout of heavy spring rainfall this week, […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up third straight session

By GFM Network News May 5, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange nearby live cattle futures on Thursday rose for a third straight day, led by bullish market fundamentals before profit-taking pulled contracts from new highs, said traders. June settled 1.25 cent/lb. higher at 131.3 cents, and spiked by its 4.5-cent expanded trading limit and a new high of 134.55 […] Read more

Hogs on a stock trailer bound for a Toronto packing plant accept drinks from Toronto Pig Save members in 2013. (Screengrab of Toronto Pig Save video via YouTube)

Hogs, Livestock

Farm groups weigh options after hog truck verdict

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 4, 2017

Officials with Ontario farm groups plan to “discuss next steps” following the dismissal of charges against an animal welfare activist who gave drinks to hogs aboard a livestock trailer. Justice David Harris of the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed a charge of criminal mischief against Anita Krajnc of the self-described “grassroots, animal rights, […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle soar limit up

By GFM Network News May 3, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts on Wednesday posted new highs, and nearby months hit their three-cent daily price limit, sparked by brisk beef demand and stronger-than-anticipated cash prices, traders said. June settled at 130.05 cents and August 123.8 — limit up and fresh highs for both contracts (all figures US$). […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery

Farm, ranch work still exempt from Alberta helmet rule

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 3, 2017

Farm and/or ranch work remain exempt in the final version of Alberta’s new law requiring off-highway vehicle users to wear helmets while riding on public land. Provincial Bill 36, which passed in December, takes effect May 15, requiring an approved helmet for anyone “driving, operating, riding in or on, or being towed by” an off-highway […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soy futures hit June 2024 high as China ramps up buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rebound after tariff reduction news

Canadian food, agriculture coalition to underscore CUSMA importance in Washington

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U.S. livestock: Cattle mostly sharply higher on roll, beef gains

On the upside, no plucking necessary

Farm sales to co-ops to count for small business deduction

Response seen curbing PED spread from Manitoba case

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle limit down on profit-taking

Towns evacuated as heavy rains pelt Eastern Canada

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up third straight session

Farm groups weigh options after hog truck verdict

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle soar limit up

Farm, ranch work still exempt from Alberta helmet rule

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