Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued higher on Tuesday, building on yesterday’s gains.
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U.S. livestock: More gains for cattle, hogs
White House says Trump will impose tariffs on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’
Canadian farmers, agri-food sectors in flux as multi-front trade war evolves
The Canadian agricultural sector is under pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce more tariffs on April 2. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged retaliation.
Klassen: Healthy feedlot margins supports feeder complex
For the week ending March 29, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5/cwt lower to $5/cwt higher compared to seven days earlier. The price structure was largely determined by the crowd's mindset regarding potential U.S. tariffs.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on technical trading
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures fell on Monday on technical trading, according to analysts, while lean hogs were stuck trading within a tight range following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's hogs and pigs report released the previous week.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn lower amid inflation concerns, technical trading
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures on Friday ended lower on technical trading, amid concerns about inflation and potential trade retaliation from broad tariffs promised by U.S. President Donald Trump next week, market analysts said.
VIDEO: Tools for human resources and succession planning on the farm
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Human resources is about “building systems and processes that keep the operation running, fostering a positive work environment and preparing for the unexpected,” says Viktoria Schuler, a project manager with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. Schuler was speaking at a virtual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Connecting Women in Agriculture session on human resource management […] Read more
U.S. Livestock: Chicago hogs slide while cattle continue gains
Chicago lean hog futures slid on Thursday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Hogs and Pigs report.
Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand
Trade wars could make more room for cereals
Canada's trade wars with the United States and China could create an opportunity for more barley acres in Western Canada.
Preventing foreign animal disease in North America
Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke
Experimental studies under controlled conditions have contributed enormously to our understanding of the pathogenesis and transmission dynamics of foot-and-mouth disease. The industry and scientific community must be complimented on the detailed plans developed to prevent introduction of diseases, such as foot-and-mouth in cattle and pigs, as well as plans to control foreign animal diseases, if […] Read more
U.S. Livestock: CME cattle rise as boxed beef values grow
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures made modest gains on Wednesday while boxed beef values climbed on steady consumer demand.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
