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.
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U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs drop as pork prices decline, cattle higher
U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain
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.
Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows
Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke
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
USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure
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.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall
Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.
Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices
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.
Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers
Knowing how perennial plants function can help producers make better decisions
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
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up on higher wholesale prices, buying interest
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.
Canada Beef keeps its foot on the gas with market development
Keeping up with Canada Beef: From the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
With the recent Canadian election now behind us and trade discussions set to resume between Canada and the U.S., Canada Beef remains focused on its mandate: to continually respond to the needs of our stakeholders by promoting Canadian beef, enhancing consumer awareness, driving consumption and identifying new market opportunities worldwide. More than ever, generic marketing […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Chicago hogs down on USDA report, cattle slightly up
Chicago lean hog contracts dipped as a U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed inventories slightly up. Cattle futures were unchanged to slightly up.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
