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Klassen: Feeder market experiences volatility during U.S. tariff week

By Jerry Klassen April 8, 2025

During the week ending April 5, the feeder market felt sluggish early in the week. Prices were a bit softer on Monday and by Wednesday morning, quoted values were $10 to as much $20 below week ago levels. After making weekly lows Wednesday, prices fully recovered to the previous week’s levels.

L to R: Dennis Laycraft (CCA executive vice president), Jennifer Babcock (CCA senior director, government and public affairs), Lawrence MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture), Nathan Phinney and Ed Farrell.

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Passing the presidential baton

CCA Reports, from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney April 8, 2025

As I write this message, my time as president is rapidly coming to an end. I am thankful for my family’s support at home and the support of so many crews that let the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) elected leadership take time away to serve the industry beyond the home operation. Our voice as cattle […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Tariff machinations weigh on values

By Glen Hallick April 7, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Monday, continuing the downtrend that started with United States reciprocal tariffs and China’s retaliatory measures.

Charolais Cattle gathered close to the camera as the sun sets on a California farm. Naturally occurring lens flare.

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Canadian Charolais AGM announcement

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar April 7, 2025

The Canadian Charolais Association is heading to Quebec City on June 13, 2025 for its annual meetings. Stay tuned to the Charolais E-blast and Facebook pages for details, schedules and more. The association will be joining forces once again with the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation to host a breeder’s school, farm tours and […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Prices down as China strikes back

By Glacier FarmMedia April 4, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued lower on Friday, as retaliatory trade action by China pressured the United States markets. China announced it will impose a 34 per cent levy on its imports from the U.S. beginning April 10.

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U.S. livestock: Tariffs pull down beef, pork

Export sales, monthly census reports issued

By Glen Hallick April 3, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were lower on Thursday, following the trend in most North American futures and stock markets. The downturn came after United States President Donald Trump announced his wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its export sales report for the week […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle prices climb higher, hog prices pull back

By Glen Hallick April 2, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were higher on Wednesday, a few hours before United States President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan.

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Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

By Geralyn Wichers April 2, 2025

It's projected to be a strong year for dairy product makers, while meat product manufacturers' margins may be squeezed as rising prices fail to offset higher input costs, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said in its new Food and Beverage Report.

Both Canadian barley and U.S. corn markets will be extremely sensitive to weather conditions and yield projections.

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Corn and barley feed market outlook

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen April 2, 2025

Feedlot operators and feed grain traders are focusing on new crop production. The USDA held their annual Agriculture Outlook Forum on February 27 and they expect U.S. farmers to increase corn planted area by 3.4 million acres. In Canada, traders and government analysts are expecting a year-over-year increase in barley acres from three per cent […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans spike on news of biofuel coalition meeting with EPA

By Renee Hickman, Reuters April 1, 2025

Chicago soybean futures rose on Tuesday ahead of a meeting between a coalition of oil and biofuel groups and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to discuss raising federal mandates for biomass diesel blending.

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

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U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

Beef cattle

Klassen: Feeder market experiences volatility during U.S. tariff week

Passing the presidential baton

U.S. livestock: Tariff machinations weigh on values

Canadian Charolais AGM announcement

U.S. livestock: Prices down as China strikes back

U.S. livestock: Tariffs pull down beef, pork

U.S. livestock: Cattle prices climb higher, hog prices pull back

Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

Corn and barley feed market outlook

U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans spike on news of biofuel coalition meeting with EPA

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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