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Klassen: Favourable margins support feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 2, 2019

There were no sales last week with auction barns closed for the holiday season; therefore, we start the year looking forward at factors that will influence the feeder market over the next month. While the feeder market was quiet, feedlot operators were surprised with the U.S. fed cattle market jumping US$3-$4 from seven days earlier. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

McDonald’s to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News December 12, 2018

Reuters — McDonald’s Corp. said Tuesday it plans to reduce the use of antibiotics in its global beef supply, fueling projections that other restaurants will follow suit. The move by the world’s biggest fast-food chain addresses concerns that the overuse of antibiotics vital to fighting human infections in farm animals may diminish the drugs’ effectiveness […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle climb on technical buying, demand optimism

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News December 11, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures gained about one per cent on Tuesday, lifted by technical buying and optimism for the continued robust demand for cattle and beef, traders and analysts said. Cattle futures shrugged off three straight sessions of declines to rise to the highest levels in about a week. […] Read more

CME February 2019 live cattle futures with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, lean hogs mostly lower

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News December 10, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. livestock futures were mostly lower on Monday, with both live cattle and lean hogs succumbing to pressure from technical selling and expectations for weaker cash prices, traders and analysts said. Prices for each eased amid a lack of fresh fundamental news to propel gains. Hogs had climbed last week, lifted […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

JBS posts narrower-than-expected quarterly loss

By GFM Network News November 13, 2018

Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazil-based food company JBS SA on Tuesday posted a narrower than expected quarterly loss on the back of a strong performance by its Seara processed foods and Brazil beef divisions, and resilience in certain of its U.S. operations. Seara booked net sales of 4.9 billion reais (C$1.72 billion) last quarter, […] Read more

Cattle on pasture in the Philippines. (LeoLee/iStock/Getty Images)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Sheep/Goats

Canadian cattle’s access to Philippines restored

By GFM Network News October 18, 2018

The regulatory path has been cleared to resume exports of live Canadian cattle to the Philippines, reopening a market worth an estimated $8 million per year. The federal government on Monday announced the resumed export clearance, along with new market access for Canadian sheep and goat genetics exports to both Indonesia and the Philippines. The […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Beef demand, crush margins boost Cargill’s Q1 ledger

By GFM Network News September 27, 2018

Reuters — Grains trader Cargill reported a nearly five per cent rise in quarterly profit on Thursday as global demand for beef and improved oilseed crushing results offset challenges in several business units. But Cargill also faced various headwinds across the company — particularly in its protein and food ingredients units, both of which have […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally to six-month high on strong demand

By GFM Network News September 14, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures ended sharply higher to limit up on Friday on in a short-covering and technical buying rally to six-month peaks fueled by strong demand for beef and expectations for higher cash market prices this week. Cattle traders are still waiting for more widespread cash deals to develop at […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Beef, eggs, feed fatten Cargill’s profits

By GFM Network News July 12, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Strong global demand for beef and animal feed fattened grain trader Cargill’s profits in fiscal year 2018, which were also boosted by trade tensions and South American weather woes, the company said on Thursday. For the full year, adjusted operating earnings reached $3.2 billion, up six per cent from fiscal 2017 […] Read more

On the hottest days cows and bulls can drink 40 to 50 litres per head. They need plenty of fresh water.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Water and shade reduce impact of heat stress on cattle

Too much heat along with pests can affect breeding success

By Peter Vitti June 21, 2018

I am no stranger to the effects of summer heat stress in cattle. Back when I was working on my master’s thesis at the University of Manitoba (the effect of molybdenum on copper status in beef cattle nutrition, 1983), I had 35 Shorthorn/Angus crossbred yearlings on full feed. During that particular summer, after July 1 […] Read more

Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawl from Canadian Cattle Association

Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola

Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder complex

GFM Network News

Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawl from Canadian Cattle Association

Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola

Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder complex

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Klassen: Favourable margins support feeder market

McDonald’s to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply

U.S. livestock: Cattle climb on technical buying, demand optimism

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, lean hogs mostly lower

JBS posts narrower-than-expected quarterly loss

Canadian cattle’s access to Philippines restored

Beef demand, crush margins boost Cargill’s Q1 ledger

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally to six-month high on strong demand

Beef, eggs, feed fatten Cargill’s profits

Water and shade reduce impact of heat stress on cattle

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