
Beef cattle

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog prices ease off
Cattle prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange slipped back on Tuesday despite earlier gains. The August live cattle contract rose to US$212.850 per hundredweight during the day, but eventually closed at US$209.750, a loss of US$1.250 compared to Monday’s close. The August feeder cattle contract also reached its highest price since May 13 at US$304.550/cwt. […] Read more

Klassen: Feeding margin uncertainty weighs on feeder cattle market
For the week ending May 31, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 lower on average. Dryer grass conditions in certain regions of Manitoba and central and northern Saskatchewan may have contributed to the softer tone at certain locations. Many feedlot operators continue to sit on their hands for the […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures, boxed beef on the rise
In the first trading day of June, live and cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange made substantial gains.

Virtual fencing for beef cattle gains momentum in Canada
With virtual fencing companies gaining steam, it is important to know the work that is being done in Canada
With virtual fencing companies gaining steam, it is important to know the work that is being done in Canada
Virtual fencing is growing rapidly as more companies are sprouting up with variations of the technology and more trials are happening across the country. For producers interested in adopting virtual fencing, understanding the differences between technologies, Canadian research and associated costs is crucial. Vence In 2022, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association were looking for a […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs up, cattle edge down
Chicago cattle futures closed slightly down on Friday while lean hogs continued to gain.

U.S. livestock: Cattle contracts regain strength, hogs edge down
Chicago cattle futures returned to gains on Thursday after two days of losses, while all but the most distant hog contracts edged down.

Canadian Cattlemen at Sask Ag Today
Listen below as Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther visits Ryan Young at Sask Ag Today on CKRM each week to share with listeners some of the current issues facing cattle producers. February 12, 2025 episode (above): Lisa talks tariffs — specifically, what Canadian beef industry leaders heard from their American counterparts while at CattleCon in […] Read more

Canadian beef genetics worth the miles for international buyers
Canadian cattle can thrive in both hot and cold climates, and breeders from around the world are taking note
Canadian cattle can thrive in both hot and cold climates, and breeders from around the world are taking note
Isaac Gomez has travelled the world looking for the best in cattle genetics. As a Black Angus breeder and mentor to other Black Angus and Hereford breeders in Mexico, he makes the trip to Regina every November for Canadian Western Agribition. It’s one of the top shows for showcasing Canadian cattle genetics, he said, second […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle continue slump, hogs rise
Chicago cattle futures slid for the second consecutive day on Wednesday while hog futures continued to climb.

Farmers’ realized net income fell $3.3 billion in 2024: StatCan
Livestock receipts rose across all sectors except poultry; crop receipts fell
Canadian farmers' realized net income declined by nearly 26 per cent in 2024 according to preliminary data from Statistics Canada. This was largely driven by declines in crop receipts as prices fell.