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Lower U.S. corn prices and a slow Canadian barley harvest were affecting Western Canadian feed prices on Sept. 17, 2025.
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Trade tariffs would leave U.S. beef industry at risk
Any new tariffs on live cattle entering the U.S. would affect beef prices, says industry analyst Steve Kay
Fog fever, or ‘the grunts,’ spells trouble for beef cattle
Whether you call it fog fever or something else, this illness means trouble for cattle. Learn what triggers the disease…
Purely Purebred: News from Canadian seedstock cattle industry
Scholarship winners, cattle show results and more from the Canadian purebred cattle sector
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Regenerative ranching sees Alberta family through three decades of ups and downs
Alberta ranchers have found regenerative ranching key to surviving ups and downs of the business
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A change to how the cattle check-off rate is set in Western Canada
On August 1, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association raised the provincial portion of its check-off, raising the total check-off from $4.50…
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Auctioneering is a family tradition for Alberta brothers
Young cattle auctioneer from Provost, Alta., reflects on his win at the 2025 Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Champion
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Canadian farmers plant less barley in 2025
I’ve received many inquiries from cattle producers about the feed grain outlook for the 2025-26 crop year. Cow-calf producers have…
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Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows
One of the remarkable events of the past century related to ranching has been the genetic evolution of brood cows.…
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Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers
Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer…
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Feed Grain Weekly: Corn prices steady, barley harvest slows
Beijing urges top hog producers to cut output, state media says
China has called on its top hog producers to “take the lead” in cutting output, state-run Shanghai Securities News reported on Thursday, as the country battles a supply glut and sluggish consumer demand in its massive pork sector.
Top global meatpacker JBS prepares for drop in cattle for slaughter in 2026
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is prepared for a likely shift in the country’s cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter next year. Brazil’s beef exports to the U.S. are expected to drop further.
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures fall
Chicago cattle and hog futures fell for the second day running ahead of Friday’s cattle on feed report. Most-active December live cattle closed at 232.675 cents a pound, down 2.475 cents. October contracts settled at 231.100 cents a pound, down 2.350 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures closed at 349.125 cents per pound, a loss […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures slide
Chicago cattle and hog futures slid on Tuesday as economic data showed signs of slowing U.S. household spending. Most-active December live cattle closed at 235.150 cents a pound, down 1.125 cents. October contracts settled at 233.450 cents per pound, down 1.150 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures settled at 354.300 cents a pound, down 0.200 […] Read more
Trade tariffs would leave U.S. beef industry at risk
Any new tariffs on live cattle entering the U.S. would affect beef prices, says industry analyst Steve Kay
Any new tariffs on live cattle entering the U.S. would affect beef prices, says industry analyst Steve Kay
Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred live cattle futures
For the week ending September 13, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The April 2026 live cattle futures ended the week at $233, down $10 from the contract highs. Nearby feedlot margins remain favorable; however, profitability in the deferred positions has evaporated given the weakness in the deferred […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on investor expectations that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins might announce a re-opening of the border with Mexico for cattle imports in a speech in Oklahoma on Friday. The U.S. is currently closed to cattle imports from Mexico because of an infestation south of the […] Read more
Quebec pork company calls for transparency around gene-edited pigs
Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.
Fog fever, or ‘the grunts,’ spells trouble for beef cattle
Learn what triggers the disease and how to prevent it
Whether you call it fog fever or something else, this illness means trouble for cattle. Learn what triggers the disease and how to prevent it.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
