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Tyson Foods shares sink on worries over consumer demand, third quarter

By Tom Polansek May 6, 2024

Reuters – Tyson Foods TSN.N shares were on track for their worst one-day decline in a year on Monday after the U.S. meatpacker warned that consumers are under pressure from persistent inflation and high commodity costs could weigh on upcoming results. The Arkansas-based meatpacker reported second-quarter sales that fell short of analysts’ estimates, though profits […] Read more

AFAC spearheaded the deployment of emergency trailers across the province for use in emergencies such as barn fires or livestock transport rollovers.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock

Who will carry on AFAC’s work in Alberta?

The organization provided valuable services, including emergency livestock trailers

By Roy Lewis May 5, 2024

It is with sadness I heard about Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) closing its doors in Alberta after 30 years, which I would say is after 30 years of extreme good. The great thing was that it was animal welfare-based through and through and had all the production animal groups on its board. They all […] Read more

The USDA is still performing two other safety studies on beef related to H5N1 but says meat supplies are safe. Photo: File

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle stabilize after bird flu roils markets

By Tom Polansek May 3, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures stabilized on Friday after U.S. testing of ground beef samples for H5N1 bird flu fuelled wild swings, but markets still closed lower for the week. Live cattle and feeder cattle futures had rallied on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the samples from retail […] Read more

Health Canada had previously decided that gene edited crops are safe, so, in most cases they will be treated the same as crops developed through traditional plant breeding methods. Photo: File

Livestock, News

CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed

By Robert Arnason May 3, 2024

Glacier FarmMedia – Leaders in Canada’s grain industry are praising the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for confirming gene edited crops are safe to use as livestock feed. Today, the Canola Council of Canada, the Canada Grains Council and Cereals Canada “applauded” the CFIA for its new guidance on gene editing. “This is a ground-breaking day […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump after US ground beef tests negative for bird flu

By Tom Polansek May 2, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rallied on Thursday after the U.S. government said retail samples of ground beef tested negative for the bird flu virus.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Bird-flu testing of US ground beef sinks CME cattle futures

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 1, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures took a dive on Wednesday on concerns that U.S. government tests of ground beef for the bird flu virus will harm consumer demand.

File photo of cattle on feed near Champion, Alta., about 75 km north of Lethbridge. (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink as bird-flu beef tests fuel demand fears

By Reuters, Tom Polansek April 30, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures tumbled on Tuesday as traders worried consumers will buy less meat, a day after the U.S. government said it will verify the safety of ground beef in states that have bird-flu infections in dairy cows.

(Sollio Co-operative Group video screengrab via YouTube)

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Olymel to close Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu poultry, pork plant

Meat packer announced improving financial outlook this year after losses, consolidation

By Geralyn Wichers April 30, 2024

Olymel's poultry and pork processing facility at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, will be shuttered this summer, the company announced earlier this month.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed market underpins feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen April 30, 2024

For the week ending April 27, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn higher, hogs ease on technical trade

By Reuters April 25, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures turned higher on Thursday on technical trading, bouncing off the previous sessions lows in response to the U.S. government announcing plans to expand testing of dairy cows for avian influenza, market analysts said.

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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Tyson Foods shares sink on worries over consumer demand, third quarter

Who will carry on AFAC’s work in Alberta?

U.S. livestock: CME cattle stabilize after bird flu roils markets

CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump after US ground beef tests negative for bird flu

U.S. livestock: Bird-flu testing of US ground beef sinks CME cattle futures

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink as bird-flu beef tests fuel demand fears

Olymel to close Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu poultry, pork plant

Klassen: Stronger fed market underpins feeder complex

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn higher, hogs ease on technical trade

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