Chicago cattle futures ended mixed, while lean hogs made small gains on Friday.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs make small gains
Saskatchewan cattle producers want bovine TB investigation to target wildlife
Saskatchewan environment ministry says no positive tests have been found in elk and other cervids, but testing will continue
Saskatchewan cattle producers who packed a meeting room last week for updates on the bovine tuberculosis investigation originating in their area weren't happy with much of what they heard from officials.
DNA testing can have value in commercial beef sector
Assessing the genetic potential for a number of factors can be helpful to producers
There is growing interest in the commercial beef industry around using DNA to inform selection decisions. While traditionally the realm of the seedstock industry, commercial DNA testing and changes in the way we manage cattle have led to some big changes in how we think about genetic selection. DNA testing, in broad terms, means using […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches
Chicago cattle futures resumed their climb, Thursday, as summer grilling season approaches.
Five things to consider when selecting alfalfa varieties
Research shows penny-pinching doesn’t pay off
When shopping for the right alfalfa variety, it’s usually well worth splurging for a top yielder, retired University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and forage expert Dan Undersander says. Undersander ran 298 alfalfa yield trials between 1985 and 2016. Results clearly showed penny-pinching doesn’t pay off when it comes to choosing a variety. “Out of those 298 […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hog futures edge down
Chicago live and feeder cattle futures slipped from record highs on Wednesday. Most lean hog contracts also lost ground.
Benchmarks indicate healthy calves
Preparing a calf for a healthy life begins before calving
With calving season in full swing, ensuring calves are primed to thrive is top of mind. When refreshing themselves on indicators of good health in calves, producers are encouraged to remember to trust in their knowledge of their own herd and to stay vigilant in monitoring them. “Early detection is always going to be key […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME cattle higher on surging cash market
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures crept higher on Tuesday as strong wholesale beef prices and a tight cattle supply compelled meatpackers to pay up for each head of cattle, lending support to the cash market and cattle futures, analysts said.
Join Canadian Simmental breeders in Colombia this summer
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
For anybody looking for an opportunity to promote their Canadian Simmental genetics abroad this summer, check out the fourth American Simmental Congress in Colombia. The Congress is scheduled to run from July 20-24, 2025. The action-packed week-long event will include world-class speakers, World Simmental and American Simmental board meetings, cattle shows and farm tours. This […] Read more
New Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, new president takes helm of CCA
NewsMakers from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Brianna Elliot grew up on her family’s ranch in southern British Columbia. Her early involvement in 4-H fostered a passion for the beef industry. She earned a diploma in agricultural management at Olds College and went on to a career in agronomy. Currently, Elliot works as a project lead at Olds […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
