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CME August 2019 feeder cattle with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures end lower

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 13, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell Thursday for a second straight session, pressured by technical selling and expectations of ample U.S. summertime supplies of cattle and beef, traders said. “We’re still just in the middle of June, and we know we have a big supply coming in,” said Scott Varilek, […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

KFC testing vegan ‘chicken’ burger in U.K.

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 13, 2019

Reuters — Yum Brands’ KFC is looking to tap into the popularity of plant-based protein foods by rolling out a vegan version of its classic chicken burger at some outlets in the U.K. The new burger, called “the Imposter Burger,” will have a fillet made from a meat substitute product, Quorn, instead of its classic […] Read more

A macrophage (immune response) cell in early stages of infection with African swine fever virus, magnified about 1,000x. (Keith Weller photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Hogs, Livestock, Reuters

No proof natural compound prevents swine fever, China ag ministry says

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 13, 2019

Beijing | Reuters — China’s ministry of agriculture said on Thursday a company which claimed a natural compound was effective in preventing African swine fever did not have government approval to research the virus and its assertions were not scientifically sound. Shopping mall operator Guangdong Highsun Group was questioned by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange earlier […] Read more

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

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures sag under pressure from big supplies

By GFM Network News June 12, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. livestock futures weakened on Wednesday under pressure from large numbers of cattle and hogs and uncertainty over demand, traders said. Declines in the markets reflected expectations that meat supplies will remain plentiful, after farmers expanded their herds. Beef production in the third quarter of 2019 is expected to top seven […] Read more

(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures pull back on large supplies

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 11, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures tumbled on Tuesday as traders said a rally the previous day looked overdone in the face of large supplies. Feeder cattle futures also weakened, while live cattle futures closed higher. Hog futures pulled back after climbing on Monday, when traders were relieved that U.S. President Donald Trump had […] Read more

Either store-bought or homemade creep feeder designs, stocked with a proper ration, can be used in early spring.

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Creep feeding spring calves pays dividends

This program pencils out to a $23 per head net premium in 2019

By Peter Vitti June 11, 2019

It’s always heartwarming to see the twitch of a spring calf’s tail as it nurses its mum. As this calf approaches three months of age, the brood cow’s milk production decreases, only supplying about half of the calf’s nutrient requirements. The rest must be delivered by sprouting pastures. But that could spell trouble to calf […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 11, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 lower on average while calves were down $3-$5 depending on the region. Weakness in the fed cattle market continues to spill over into the feeder complex, as margins drift further into red ink. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $245-$246 delivered […] Read more

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

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures advance after Trump calls off Mexico tariffs

By GFM Network News June 10, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures rose on Monday as traders were relieved President Donald Trump had called off plans to impose tariffs on imports of Mexican goods, which means no retaliatory duties by Mexico on U.S. products like pork. Live cattle futures rose by the daily price limit. Traders remained on edge about […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Futures end week on sour note

By GFM Network News June 7, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle and hog futures fell on Friday, pressured by fears that Mexico, a key importer of both U.S. beef and pork, will retaliate against President Donald Trump’s plans to roll out tariffs on imports from Mexico next week. The trade worries come as U.S. supplies of both hogs […] Read more

Canada is currently contending with a burdensome beef supply.

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

Higher beef production weighs on cattle complex

Market Update with Jerry Klassen: Consumers will have to eat more beef to compensate

By Jerry Klassen June 6, 2019

In my previous article, we mentioned that the cattle market was in a transition phase. Market-ready supplies of fed cattle during April were relatively tight while beef demand was moving through a seasonal high. The fed and feeder cattle markets softened during May as beef production grew. North American beef demand is considered inelastic so […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit contract highs on tight supply

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Alberta harvest wrapping up: report

Livestock

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures end lower

KFC testing vegan ‘chicken’ burger in U.K.

No proof natural compound prevents swine fever, China ag ministry says

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures sag under pressure from big supplies

U.S. livestock: Hog futures pull back on large supplies

Creep feeding spring calves pays dividends

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

U.S. livestock: Hog futures advance after Trump calls off Mexico tariffs

U.S. livestock: Futures end week on sour note

Higher beef production weighs on cattle complex

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