Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Tuesday, seeing continued strength in the front months at the close while edging lower in the more deferred contracts.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed Tuesday
Preparing for calving season
Veterinary Case Study: Dr. Clarke coaches a beef producer who has purchased 50 first-calf heifers right before calving season
Jim came into the clinic one day. He’d even called ahead to say he needed a few minutes of my time to talk about the 50 new heifers he bought and what they might need to help them through calving season without problems. Jim had become an astute cattleman through the years, always trying to […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder cattle market jumps back to historical highs
For the week ending March 15, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $8-$12 higher compared to seven days earlier. Prices fully recovered from the prior week with values quoted at or near historical highs. Finishing feedlots were aggressive across all weight categories due to strength in the nearby and deferred live cattle futures. Once again, […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hog futures see strong start to week
Both live and feeder cattle futures made healthy gains to start the trading week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and boxed beef continued to climb on strong consumer demand.
Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup 2024 scholarship recipient
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Teegan Hyndman of Hamiota, Man., for winning the $1,000 scholarship presented by the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup. Hyndman and her family operate a multi-generational Hereford operation. She is attending Niagara College in Welland, Ont., to pursue a degree in sports management and graphic design in ag promotions while playing on the women’s volleyball […] Read more
Alberta’s largest cattle financing cooperative has loan program suspended
Financial mismanagement and regulatory issues flagged
Glacier FarmMedia – The Alberta government has suspended a loan program at Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative, the province’s largest cattle financing co-op, after an inspection alleged a number of financial mismanagement and regulatory issues. The province’s claims were attached to an affidavit for Tony Ankermann, who was vice-chair of the co-operative, dated Feb. 18. They […] Read more
China renews export registrations for US pork, poultry plants, industry groups say
Beijing has renewed registrations that allow hundreds of U.S. pork and poultry facilities to export to China, industry groups said on Monday, after lapses threatened shipments to the world's largest meat importer.
U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise as producers rush to buy
Chicago feeder cattle futures made gains on Friday as producers snap up cattle.
News from the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Now in its 53rd year, the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society is excited to announce its new board of directors and committees for 2025. The society is committed to the growth, development and promotion of Red Angus cattle through the purebred and commercial industry across Canada. Red Roundup Committee: Jay Sibbald, Alta., and Mike Zoller, […] Read more
Alberta farm leader hopes for stronger trade once dust settles
Trade wars are erupting on multiple fronts for Canada, but there is hope that the future will bring steadier times for the agriculture industry when it comes to separating fact from fiction on the international stage.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
