U.S. livestock Archives - Page 9 of 17

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mostly higher

By Geralyn Wichers March 10, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were mostly higher on Monday as tight supply fundamentals supported prices.

It is apparent in the Alberta beef industry that producers realize how small and tight-knit the industry is, a commonality shared across the U.S. border. | File photo

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb to end week

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm March 7, 2025

Cattle and hog prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday showed increases of varying degrees. United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that certain imports from Mexico which fall under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement will see tariffs delayed until April 2. Canada was also included in the official amendment after the markets closed. […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Mixed movement in meat futures

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm March 6, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Cattle prices showed small declines while hog prices sharply rose at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday. United States President Donald Trump announced that certain imports from Mexico which fall under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement will see tariffs delayed until April 2. Canada was also included in the official amendment […] 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

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog markets bounce back

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm March 5, 2025

The United States cattle and hog markets were two of many that rebounded on Wednesday one day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports. Canada and China have already enacted retaliatory tariffs while Mexico will announce its plans by March 9. The April live cattle contract rose 1.900 U.S. […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs hit six-month low

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm March 4, 2025

Cattle and hog futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange went in opposite directions on Tuesday as United States President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods.

Canada’s beef sector got more bad bovine tuberculosis news Feb. 25 after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said their investigation into a case confirmed November 2024 had yielded more infections. PHOTO: LISA GUENTHER

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog prices hit multi-month lows

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm March 3, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange came out of the weekend in a similar way to how they entered it, showing downward momentum. Meanwhile, the United States prepares to issue tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports starting tomorrow. The April live cattle contract dropped 0.400 U.S. cents per pound to end Monday at […] Read more