Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures edged lower on Tuesday on technical selling after setting contract highs in the previous session as traders weighed whether a seasonal peak in cash hog prices has petered out, analysts said.
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs tick down on technical selling, cattle mixed
Growing Canada’s beef herd: CCA’s priorities working with new federal government
CCA Reports, from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
This is my first column since the federal election. The Canadian Cattle Association works with all elected officials and parliamentarians, regardless of the political party that they represent, to address issues that concern Canada’s beef producers. During the election period, we developed recommendations so that we can reduce the barriers facing our farmers and ranchers that come […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market rally stalls on softer fed cattle market
For the week ending June 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $10 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. However, prices for August and September delivery were unchanged from the previous week.
U.S. livestock: Live cattle slip; feeders, hogs make small gains
Chicago live cattle futures slipped on Monday while feeder and lean hog contracts eked out gains.
Saskatchewan considers AgriRecovery request in bovine TB case
The move by Sask. would help producers with the cost of cleaning and disinfection after the disease is found on their farms
Saskatchewan may ask to trigger AgriRecovery for producers affected by bovine tuberculosis.
How farmers and ranchers can manage a gopher boom
Ranchers and farmers have fewer options for controlling gophers, but encouraging predators and managing the environment may help
The Richardson’s ground squirrel has been a challenge for prairie farmers for over a hundred years. Records of gopher bounties and provincial holidays for gopher hunting go back to 1917, but a lot of research has gone into the effectiveness of predatory mammals and birds. Foxes, weasels, snakes and badgers are efficient rodent hunters, said […] Read more
Importance placed on cow herd size questioned
Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue
The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
U.S. livestock: Cattle fall, hogs made modest gains
Chicago cattle futures fell while hog contracts made modest gains after trading resumed on Friday following the Juneteenth holiday.
2025 World Charolais Technical Congress
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2025 World Charolais Technical Congress took place April 20-29 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, with representatives from eight countries in attendance. Canadian representatives included Craig Scott of the Canadian Charolais Association and Helge and Candace By of the Charolais Banner. On April 21, the Congress traveled to Edgardo Gonzalez’s ranch, Ganaderia El Mirador, and Antonio Delgado’s […] Read more
Drought preparation is better than reaction
News Roundup from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Glacier FarmMedia – When it comes to drought, imagining the worst may be the best way to start planning for it. Wayne Knight, executive director for Holistic Management International, is originally from South Africa, a country known for drought and dry conditions. Because of his background, he’s learned to always be prepared for drought. “I […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
