Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle firmed on Wednesday as wholesale prices continued to rise and consumer demand for beef has stayed strong amid the U.S. grilling season, market analysts said.
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U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures climb as wholesale US beef prices firm
Drake Meats to build new facility
Saskatchewan meat company Drake Meats Processors Inc. will be building a new meat processing facility in Saskatoon that is expected to employ 200 local people once fully operational.
Feeder cattle outside finishing feedlots
Market Talk with Jerry Klassen
The feeder cattle market has been trading near or at historical highs over the past couple of months. The higher prices have caused many cattle producers to question the number of feeder cattle that will be available later in spring. Canadian feedlot operators have experienced favourable margins throughout the winter which has enhanced demand for […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Chicago hogs, cattle mixed
Chicago cattle and lean hog futures ended mixed on Wednesday even as consumer demand remained strong ahead of Memorial Day.
New Canadian Cattle Association president focused on trade risk
Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association
Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association
As a cattle rancher himself, Tyler Fulton is passionate about serving his fellow farmers and ranchers. In March of 2025, he was named the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association at the annual general meeting in Ottawa, Ont., allowing him to do so even more. “I really feel fortunate to be in this role, […] Read more
Klassen: Buying interest for feeder cattle subsides
For the week ending May 16, Western Canadian feeder markets were steady to $6 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. Heifers were relatively unchanged but steers were notably stronger, especially on replacements over 800 pounds.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures, beef boxes recover some losses
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Cattle contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange made small gains on Friday, providing little relief at the end of a tough week. The August live cattle contract gained US$0.900 per hundredweight to close at US$206.750. Meanwhile, August feeder cattle saw an increase of US$1.775/cwt. to end the day at US$297.600. […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Futures fall, boxed beef prices up
Cattle futures tumbled farther off the contract highs hit earlier in the week on Thursday. Profit taking, as well as comments from Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King that cattle herds were “very close” to a rebuild at a conference on Wednesday, caused August live cattle futures to fall and that pressure continued on Thursday. The […] Read more
Barry and Elaine Ducherer receive Speckle Park Lifetime Achievement award
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Barry and Elaine Ducherer of River Hill Farm at Neilburg, Sask., on winning the 2024 Canadian Speckle Park Association Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the Speckle Park breed and the broader cattle industry. Barry and Elaine’s tireless dedication, innovative breeding practices and unwavering […] Read more
Condolences to Sheila Smart’s loved ones on her passing
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Sheila Marie (nee Osborne) Smart of Smart Limousin at Meaford, Ont., passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Chapman House with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59. Smart’s warmth and kindness and her passion as a volunteer in the Limousin breed will always be remembered. […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
