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CME February 2020 lean hogs, with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs end mostly higher

By GFM Network News October 21, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures closed mostly higher on Monday as hopes for rising demand for U.S. pork exports, particularly from China, more than offset near-term pressure from plentiful hog supplies. Investor caution kept hog futures in a narrow trading range following a roller-coaster session on Friday in which the market surged […] Read more

While yearling prices have been very strong, calf prices are trading $10 to $15 lower than a year ago.

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

Calf prices below year-ago levels

Market Update with Jerry Klassen: Seek price protection if you're backgrounding calves this winter

By Jerry Klassen October 18, 2019

Western Canadian feedlot margins have hovered in negative territory throughout the summer and early fall. In late September, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of $231 to $232; live bids were quoted from $136 to $139. Recent prices are about $15 to $20 below break-even pen closeout values. […] Read more

CME December 2019 lean hogs with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs sag as traders parse USDA pork sales data

By GFM Network News October 18, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures closed lower on Friday after a roller-coaster session in which prices jumped on news of massive weekly pork export sales, only to turn down after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said its figures could include pork sold in previous weeks. Toward the close, lean hog futures […] Read more

CME December 2019 lean hogs with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs slide on technical selling, China worries

By GFM Network News October 17, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures closed lower on Thursday for a second straight session on bearish chart signals and uncertainty about export demand from China, traders said. China is facing a huge pork shortage due to an outbreak of a fatal pig disease, African swine fever. But so far the country’s purchases […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock, Reuters

Tyson bans ractopamine from its U.S. hog supply

By GFM Network News October 17, 2019

Reuters — Tyson Foods in February will stop buying U.S. hogs raised with a growth drug banned by China, the company said on Thursday, as global meat suppliers seek an edge in boosting sales to Chinese buyers facing a huge pork shortage due to an outbreak of a fatal pig disease. The halt in the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Cargill suspends shifts at Kansas beef plant after explosion

By Reuters, GFM Network News October 17, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Cargill said Thursday it had suspended some shifts at its Dodge City, Kansas beef-packing plant after an explosion injured two employees. Cargill spokesman Daniel Sullivan said the company expects the facility to be fully operational soon and that it would meet all it customer commitments. The company is investigating the cause […] Read more

There are now many products used to reduce pain and they have been adopted by cattlemen wholeheartedly.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Beef industry is meeting new challenges

Animal Health: New technology and regulations help producers do a better job

By Roy Lewis October 16, 2019

The beef producer has always been resilient and the last few years have seen many new challenges. Under the guidance of the Canadian Cattleman’s Association and Alberta Beef Producers the cattle industry has responded to these issues very well. The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle, which has been out […] Read more

Protesters leave a demonstration of Dutch farmers aiming to block the traffic in The Hague, Netherlands on Oct. 16, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Eva Plevier)

Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Angry farmers cause Dutch police to close off parliament square

By Reuters, GFM Network News October 16, 2019

The Hague | Reuters — Police in the Dutch city of The Hague closed its central parliament square on Wednesday to keep out farmers protesting over what they see as attempts to blame them for nitrogen pollution. Thousands of irate farmers had driven tractors to The Hague hours earlier in their third large protest in […] Read more

CME December 2019 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle climb on hopes for higher cash trade

By GFM Network News October 16, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures closed modestly higher on Wednesday, extending a five-week rally tied to expectations of strong prices this week for cattle in the cash market, traders said. “Cash is $1-$2 higher every week, better than what people anticipated,” said Scott Varilek, a broker at Kooima and Kaemingk Commodities Inc. […] Read more

CME December 2019 lean hogs with 20-, 50- and 200-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs limit up on optimism for Chinese pork demand

By GFM Network News October 15, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures hit a two-week high on Tuesday, with the benchmark December contract rising its daily limit of three cents per pound on optimism about increasing pork demand from China, traders said. Food prices in China have soared, driven mainly by a sharp increase in pork values after deadly […] Read more

GFM Network News

CFIA says regulatory changes will cut agricultural red tape

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit record high on tight supply, strong cash prices

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola poised to slip below C$600/tonne

Livestock

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs end mostly higher

Calf prices below year-ago levels

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs sag as traders parse USDA pork sales data

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs slide on technical selling, China worries

Tyson bans ractopamine from its U.S. hog supply

Cargill suspends shifts at Kansas beef plant after explosion

Beef industry is meeting new challenges

Angry farmers cause Dutch police to close off parliament square

U.S. livestock: Live cattle climb on hopes for higher cash trade

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs limit up on optimism for Chinese pork demand

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