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Smoke from active wildfires in Alberta’s north and west hangs over Calgary on May 16, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/Leah Hennel)
Livestock, Reuters, Weather

No respite expected for wildfire-hit Alberta

Forecasts call for fire conditions to worsen

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Ottawa | Reuters — Abnormally hot and dry weather is set to return to Alberta on Thursday after a couple of cooler days helped calm wildfires that have forced thousands of evacuations in the province. Record-high temperatures and tinder-dry vegetation have led to an intense, early start to wildfire season in Western Canada this year. […] Read more
The Verkhovna Rada building, home to Ukraine’s parliament, in Kiev. (Cia.gov)
Livestock, Reuters

Ukraine lifts barriers to exports of some farm goods

Export licenses were in place to maintain domestic supplies

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Kyiv | Reuters — Ukraine has removed barriers to the export of some agricultural commodities, imposed last year to prevent food shortages, in a bid to boost foreign currency income, its government said on Tuesday. The country introduced export licences in 2022 to protect food supplies after agricultural production was hit by Russia’s invasion. While […] Read more
CME June 2023 lean hogs with 20- and 50-day moving averages and CME cash lean hog index (blue line). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs pressured by cheap cash prices, softer pork prices

Nearby live cattle higher, feeder cattle down

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures declined on Wednesday, snapping a three-session advance, pressured by a discounted cash hog market and declining wholesale pork prices, traders said. CME June lean hog futures settled down 2.325 cents at 84.875 cents/lb. and the July contract fell 2.575 cents to end at 85.55 cents […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

News from the Canadian Simmental Association

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Simmental Association’s Award of Excellence program was established in 2017 to promote and recognize the top registered bulls and females in the Simmental breed that are exhibited at any of the 14 designated shows across the country each year. The registered bulls and females exhibited at these shows are recognized based on a […] Read more
A large sprinkler waters a crop of carrots during dry conditions. The Nova Scotia Federation of Agri- culture is connecting livestock and vegetable producers to graze cropland.
Crops, Features, Livestock

Farmer seeking grazier: Matching crop and livestock producers to graze cropland

Manitoba and Nova Scotia farm groups are connecting producers interested in integrating livestock into crop production

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Getting livestock back on the landscape — that is the goal for the Manitoba Grazing Exchange and a Living Labs initiative in Nova Scotia. And it benefits more than the livestock. The Manitoba Grazing Exchange started in 2021 as a partnership between the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association and Manitoba Organic Alliance. “It is a […] Read more
Members of the Third Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI) take part in wildfire prevention operations near Grande Prairie, Alta. on May 12, 2023. (Photo: MCpl, Cass Moon/Canadian Forces/Handout via Reuters)
General, Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Air quality deteriorates as wildfires rage in Western Canada

Evacuations continue in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan

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Reuters — Calgary received a special weather alert on Tuesday, warning residents of poor air quality and reduced visibility as tinder-dry weather and shifting winds elevated the risk of spreading wildfires in Alberta’s north and west. As of Tuesday evening 89 wildfires are active in Alberta, with 25 out of control, according to the provincial […] Read more
CME August 2023 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle inch lower, nearby hogs end higher

'Cutouts slowly start to lose ground here'

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Chicago | Reuters — Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange slipped on Tuesday, pressured by softening wholesale beef prices and a lack of bullish news, traders said. Cash cattle trade was quiet, leaving some traders to focus on beef prices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) priced choice cuts of beef on Tuesday […] Read more
Dale and Linda Chibri and family, and Janice Harasmychuk.
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Speckle Park Association recognizes Chibri family

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Speckle Park Association presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to the Chibri family of PAR Ranch during the 2022 National Speckle Park Show at Agribition. The award was presented by the current president Janice Harasmychuk. Congratulations to the Chibri family!  As well, the 2022 Commercial Breeder of the Year was awarded to Kara and […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Lower beef production forecast drives feeder market higher

Feedlots factoring in lower feed grain values

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Compared to the week ending May 6, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 higher while calf values were up $2 to as much as $8 on average. The feeder market was well bid across all weight categories. Demand for grass cattle appeared to be more aggressive this past week. Yearling supplies will decrease over the […] Read more

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