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‘NextGen’ Hereford breeder marries genetics and management

Kurtis Reid is excited about technological advancements in the industry, but acknowledges the data collection gap between purebred and commercial producers

By Courtney Lomheim December 23, 2024

Kurtis Reid of the Cliffs Farm understands the value of consistency within a herd and how he can make progress with genomics, expected progeny differences (EPDs) and proper production management. The Cliffs Farm is run by Kurtis and his father, David Reid, carrying on their family history of raising Hereford cattle. The family registered their […] Read more

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Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on fund buying

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters December 20, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle contracts edged higher on Friday as commodity funds added to their net long positions amid near-record cash cattle prices and no signs of a herd rebuild, analysts said.

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Progress made in Canada’s cattle industry with work to be done

CCA Reports, from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney December 20, 2024

This time last year, I wrote about our continued advocacy efforts to expand price insurance to the Maritimes. In 2024, price insurance became available and is the first step to helping current producers and the next generation in the region. The next step that we’re working on is cost-shared premiums, equitable to crop insurance. Federal […] Read more

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Bovine tuberculosis case highlights need for traceability

Producers want compensation for disinfection costs after bovine tuberculosis found in Saskatchewan

By Geralyn Wichers December 20, 2024

The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is emphasizing the importance of biosecurity and record keeping after a positive case of bovine tuberculosis was traced to a cattle herd in that province.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures tick down on weak equity markets

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters December 19, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle contracts slid on Thursday as weakness in equities, a strong dollar and technical trading pressured futures, analysts said.

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Biosecurity on beef cattle operations

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke December 19, 2024

The term “biosecurity” is used throughout all aspects of food production, from growing food to moving commodities between different sectors, placement on grocery shelves and finally consumption and waste management. They are all related and all have their biosecurity plans. Those plans seldom account for what comes before and what follows. For the livestock industry, […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures tip down on profit-taking

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters December 18, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle contracts slid on Wednesday as profit-taking, a stronger dollar and a selloff across agricultural commodities weighed on futures, analysts said.

A farmer in China piles wheat. Photo: Reuters/File

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China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output

By Reuters December 18, 2024

China will accelerate the pace of agricultural and rural modernization and stabilize grain planting area in its quest to ensure stable and high production of grains, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an annual rural policy meeting.

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Beef Cattle, Comment/Columns, News

Showcasing Canadian beef at SIAL Paris

Keeping Up With Canada Beef

By Eric Bienvenue December 18, 2024

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s Public Trust Research Report 2024 contains several key takeaways for Canada’s agrifood sector. The annual survey measures public trust in the nation’s agrifood systems and public perceptions of food system issues. The recently released report shows four of the top five life issues relate to the themes of food […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Saskatchewan cow tests positive for bovine tuberculosis

By Glacier FarmMedia December 17, 2024

A cow raised in Saskatchewan has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced late Tuesday.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures higher on screwworm news

Trade mission heads for Japan as Canada becomes the country’s top pork supplier

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop on lack of Chinese demand, wheat hits contract lows

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures higher on screwworm news

Trade mission heads for Japan as Canada becomes the country’s top pork supplier

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop on lack of Chinese demand, wheat hits contract lows

Beef cattle

‘NextGen’ Hereford breeder marries genetics and management

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on fund buying

Progress made in Canada’s cattle industry with work to be done

Bovine tuberculosis case highlights need for traceability

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures tick down on weak equity markets

Biosecurity on beef cattle operations

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures tip down on profit-taking

China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output

Showcasing Canadian beef at SIAL Paris

Saskatchewan cow tests positive for bovine tuberculosis

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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