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“But we lost a lot of acres… which suggests to me that some organic guys have let some of their organics land go. And they are growing canola on the side,” says Laura Telford. Photo: Greg Berg

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola set to climb higher

Supplies getting tighter

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 12, 2025

Canola has been on something of a tear for about a month with increases in 16 of its last 20 sessions on the Intercontinental Exchange as of Feb. 12. Despite a great amount of political chaos surrounding all of the markets, the Canadian oilseed is poised to climb higher for the rest of February, said broker Tony Tryhuk of RBC Dominion Securities in Winnipeg, Man.

Spring projections are for continued lower placements in feedlots.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Tighter fed cattle supplies projected for second quarter

The Markets: The trend has been toward fewer cattle in feedlots across North America in late 2024

By Jerry Klassen February 11, 2025

At the time of writing this article, April 2025 live cattle futures were trading just above $197, which was a fresh contract high. The market appears to be incorporating a risk premium due to uncertainty in beef production in both Canada and the U.S. This has provided Alberta feedlot operators opportunities to lock in favourable […] Read more

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Speculators exit short positions in canola

Net short smallest since 2023

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 10, 2025

Speculative fund traders were busy covering bearish bets and putting on new long positions during the first few days of February, taking the net short position in canola to its smallest level since September 2023, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Crops that are less expensive to grow but still have profit potential may look more attractive in the expected market environment.

Crops, Features, Markets

Expect smaller margins for error in 2025

Unless you're growing pinto beans, sharpen your pencils when calculating costs of production

By Robert Arnason February 9, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — As of this writing it’s four and a half months until Canadian farmers will plant their next crop and at least eight months before the next harvest. But as of the middle of December, potential profits from growing grains, oilseeds and pulses are looking grim in Western Canada. “Costs have come down […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle prices pull back

Slaughter numbers down for cattle

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 7, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were steady to lower on Friday, as the slaughter was behind pace.

Crops, Livestock, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Markets uncertain after tariff delays

Corn prices could rise if tariffs are imposed

By Adam Peleshaty February 6, 2025

Despite the delay in U.S. President Donald Trump's planned tariffs, there is plenty of uncertainty in the Western Canadian feed grain market.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs higher

Strong export sales for cattle, hogs

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 6, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange dropped back on Thursday, despite strong export sales. The United States Department of Agriculture reported export sales of 24,907 tonnes for the week ended Jan. 30. That’s up 23.5 per cent from the previous week and the most since August. The April live cattle contract […] Read more

Atypical interstitial pneumonia (AIP) before they see it is a deadly disease that often plagues cattle in feedlots, but the cause of this illness is largely a mystery. Photo: Canada Beef

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rise on strong exports

Hog exports have second best December

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 5, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were higher on Wednesday

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle continue downward, hogs turnaround

U.S.,China impose tariffs on each other

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 4, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were lower on Tuesday as the selloff continued.

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Tariffs will be ‘devastating’

Farm groups react as U.S. inches closer to tariffs

By Jonah Grignon February 3, 2025

Canadian farm groups react to Trump tariffs. The Canadian government has announced plans to impose its own tariffs on U.S. imports as soon as the American tariffs go into effect

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

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ICE Canada Weekly: Canola set to climb higher

Tighter fed cattle supplies projected for second quarter

Speculators exit short positions in canola

Expect smaller margins for error in 2025

U.S. livestock: Cattle prices pull back

Feed Grain Weekly: Markets uncertain after tariff delays

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs higher

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rise on strong exports

U.S. livestock: Cattle continue downward, hogs turnaround

Tariffs will be ‘devastating’

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