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VIDEO: A strategic approach to risk on the ranch

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

By Kelly Sidoryk July 7, 2025

Given the increase in the value of livestock and the market volatility, we need to cover our risks. First, I think we should consider our risk tolerance level. An investment advisor can present tools for assessing risk tolerance. On many farms and ranches, complete alignment on risk tolerance is unlikely. Ages, personality styles and life […] Read more

Markets, News, Reuters

World food prices tick higher in June, led by meat and vegetable oils

By Reuters, Sybille de La Hamaide July 4, 2025

Global food commodity prices edged higher in June, supported by higher meat, vegetable oil and dairy prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs drop as pork prices decline, cattle higher

By Karl Plume, Reuters July 3, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell on Thursday on lower cash market prices, while cattle futures posted modest gains despite lower beef values as tight supplies continue to underpin the market, analysts said.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain

By Geralyn Wichers July 2, 2025

Chicago cattle futures rebounded on Wednesday after dropping on Tuesday over news the U.S. Department of Agriculture would gradually reopen borders to Mexican cattle imports.

A cow’s and calf’s status are intertwined – healthy cows generally produce healthy calves.

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Vet advice

Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke July 2, 2025

One of the remarkable events of the past century related to ranching has been the genetic evolution of brood cows. The industry moved from scrawny Texas Longhorn-crosses with 25 per cent calf crops to hardy European and English hybrids producing 90 to 95 per cent calf crops with offspring weighing upwards of 50 per cent […] Read more

Cattle at a feedlot near North Platte, Nebraska. (AndrewLinscott/iStock/Getty Images)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure

By Karl Plume, Reuters June 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall

By Geralyn Wichers June 30, 2025

Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices

By Jerry Klassen June 30, 2025

For the week ending June 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Volumes moving through the ring were limited and the quality was quite variable.

After years of drought, many are working to revitalize their pastures. Knowing the ins and outs of perennials can help.

Beef Cattle, Grazing, Pasture

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Knowing how perennial plants function can help producers make better decisions

By Bruce Derksen June 30, 2025

Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer and degrade, resulting in the loss of valuable forage, soil erosion and diminished fertility. Drought effects linger, affecting land and plant life productivity even after the rains return. Effective management strategies are essential to support […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up on higher wholesale prices, buying interest

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters June 27, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures ended higher on Friday under support from stronger wholesale boxed beef prices and buying interest, though concerns over waning consumer demand for beef continued to linger over the market, analysts said.

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

VIDEO: A strategic approach to risk on the ranch

World food prices tick higher in June, led by meat and vegetable oils

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs drop as pork prices decline, cattle higher

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain

Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows

USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall

Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up on higher wholesale prices, buying interest

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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