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U.S. livestock: CME cattle soar as cash markets firm

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News February 2, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures jumped on Thursday, buoyed by rising cash cattle prices and a government inventory report confirming that the total number of U.S. cattle fell to a 73-year low. CME April live cattle futures LCJ24 settled up 2.475 cents at 183.175 cents per pound, nearing Monday’s 2-1/2-month high of […] Read more

CME live cattle LEJ24 on Jan. 29 with Bollinger bands. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures ease on profit-taking after 2-1/2-month peak

Lean hog futures ended modestly higher; firm cash hog prices lent support

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters, GFM Network News January 29, 2024

CME April live cattle futures LCJ24 settled down 0.450 cent at 181.225 cents per pound, retreating after rising to 183.450 cents, the contract's highest point since Nov. 7. Last week's firm cash cattle prices and technical buying underpinned the market, traders said.

General

CCA disappointed, not surprised by breakdown in trade talks

Yesterday, federal officials said bilateral negotiations with the UK had been paused amid unhappiness on both sides

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News January 26, 2024

The Canadian Cattle Association says it's disappointed but not surprised by the UK's decision to pause talks on its free trade deal with Canada. “CCA has been following the bilateral negotiations closely and has been concerned at the lack of ambition and cooperation from the UK in these negotiations," said Nathan Phinney, the CCA's president, in a news release late yesterday.

General, Livestock, Reuters

China to encourage hog farmers to reduce capacity after price slump

Aggressive expansion in Chinese hog sector turns to mounting losses on demand downturn

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 23, 2024

China will "guide" farmers to reduce hog production capacity as it steps up regulation of the industry, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, after an aggressive expansion drive led to an oversupply of pigs and heavy losses.

CME live cattle LEJ24 on Jan. 19 with 20, 50 and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs sag as traders track US slaughtering

Data largely neutral for cattle futures, analysts say

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News January 19, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures eased on Friday as the market retreated from November highs, and hog futures also closed lower.

Livestock, Markets

Ag minister talks Proposition 12, VCOOL with the U.S.’s Vilsack

The trip marks MacAulay's first ministerial visit to the U.S. since regaining the role

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News January 19, 2024

Proposition 12 and voluntary country of origin labelling (VCOOL) were among topics raised during federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay's first ministerial trip to to the U.S. after being appointed to the portfolio late last year.

CME live cattle LEJ24 on Jan. 18 with 20, 50 and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Follow-through buying carries CME cattle to eight-week highs

Cattle lighter after severe winter weather traders say

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News January 18, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures stormed to their highest levels in about eight weeks on Thursday amid follow-through buying, traders said.

CME live cattle LEJ24 on Jan. 17, 2024, with Bollinger bands. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit November highs as traders focus on harsh US winter

Lean hogs ended slightly up after early plunge

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News January 17, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures touched their highest prices since November on Wednesday after severe winter weather has slowed weight gains for livestock and disrupted slaughtering, analysts said.

Live cattle LEG24 on Jan. 12, with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: live cattle, lean hogs fall amid weather, demand woes

Feeder cattle firmed amid dropping corn futures

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 12, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and live cattle futures were mostly down on Friday as concerns about winter weather and sluggish export demand had some investors shedding their positions.

General

FCC’s top economic charts to monitor in 2024

Downward trends for cattle, swine herds; positive bent to feed, fertilizer affordability

By GFM Network News January 12, 2024

As we start the new year amid elevated inflation and major headwinds facing the economy, here are our top charts to help make sense of the economic environment for farm operations, agribusinesses and food processors.

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

Pigs

U.S. livestock: CME cattle soar as cash markets firm

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures ease on profit-taking after 2-1/2-month peak

CCA disappointed, not surprised by breakdown in trade talks

China to encourage hog farmers to reduce capacity after price slump

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs sag as traders track US slaughtering

Ag minister talks Proposition 12, VCOOL with the U.S.’s Vilsack

U.S. livestock: Follow-through buying carries CME cattle to eight-week highs

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit November highs as traders focus on harsh US winter

U.S. livestock: live cattle, lean hogs fall amid weather, demand woes

FCC’s top economic charts to monitor in 2024

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