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U.S. livestock: Live cattle continue higher

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 21, 2025

Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Tuesday, seeing a continuation of Monday’s gains as values remain near record highs. The ongoing shutdown of the United States government will likely delay the publication of monthly cattle on feed data scheduled to come out on Friday. However, market expectations are for a […] Read more

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat after one-month high; corn, wheat sag

By Reuters October 21, 2025

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures turned lower on Tuesday on profit-taking after the benchmark contract touched a one-month high in early moves, while market players continued to monitor U.S.-China trade relations, analysts said.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Chronic Wasting Disease Control Program. Photo: File

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

CFIA extends CWD control program consultation deadline

By Alexis Kienlen October 21, 2025

Date extended for consultation period of changes to CWD program

The Semi-arid Grassland Research Center was used in the International Drought Experiment as part of this research. Credit: CSU College of Natural Sciences

Crops, News, Weather

Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

By Colorado State University October 21, 2025

Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more

News, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ after new cases

By Reuters October 21, 2025

France has raised its bird flu alert level to “high” from “moderate”, requiring poultry farms nationwide to keep birds indoors as Europe faces a seasonal resurgence of the disease.

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Trump plan to import Argentine beef angers U.S. farmers

By Reuters October 21, 2025

U.S. farmers criticized President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the country may import more beef from Argentina, after they recently lost out to the South American nation on soybean sales to top buyer China.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. Photo: James Park/Reuters

News, Reuters

Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with U.S.

By Reuters October 21, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the U.S., saying “I wouldn’t overplay it.”

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market extends rally

By Jerry Klassen October 21, 2025

Western Canadian yearling prices traded back up to historical highs over the week ended Oct. 18, while calf markets made fresh highs at many locations. Western Canadian yearlings off grass traded $5-$10 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. Steer calves in the weight range of 550-825 pounds traded $8-$12/cwt higher on average while […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock

U.S. livestock: Live cattle correct higher

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 20, 2025

Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Monday, taking back some of Friday’s losses amid ideas the declines were overdone. Cattle futures posted limit-down losses on Friday following comments from United States President Donald Trump that he would lower beef prices. Trump also said over the weekend that beef purchases from […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybean futures hit one-month high on U.S.-China trade hopes

By Reuters October 20, 2025

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures hit their highest level in a month on Monday on renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade talks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed Beijing would agree to a soybean trade deal and will buy U.S. soy again.

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle continue higher

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat after one-month high; corn, wheat sag

CFIA extends CWD control program consultation deadline

Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ after new cases

Trump plan to import Argentine beef angers U.S. farmers

Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with U.S.

Klassen: Feeder market extends rally

U.S. livestock: Live cattle correct higher

U.S. grains: Soybean futures hit one-month high on U.S.-China trade hopes

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