Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures bounced back on Thursday as a strong cash market and a bump in beef demand lent support to prices, traders said.
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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on demand bounce, hogs also up
Cow patty critters: Understanding dung insects in your pasture
A comprehensive new guidebook provides insight into a valuable ecosystem
Cow patty critters is a guidebook for farmers and ranchers to understand cattle dung insects and their benefits.
U.S. livestock: Lean hog, cattle futures lower on profit-taking
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and cattle futures fell on Wednesday on signs of profit-taking, as wholesale prices continued to say firm and strength in the financial markets gave grain futures a boost, analysts said.
Comment: Timing is everything
If you’ve handled livestock much, you likely understand the importance of timing. Rancher Tim Andrew alludes to this in a stockmanship article written by Melissa Jeffers-Bezan in our Sept. 24, 2024 issue. Any entry into a bovine’s flight zone will make that animal uncomfortable, and trigger a response. As the handler, you need to “give […] Read more
Canadian Shorthorn Association holds AGM
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2024 Canadian Shorthorn Association AGM was held in conjunction with this year’s Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Saskatoon, Sask., from July 31 to August 3. There were over 40 participants in the junior show, hailing from B.C. to New Brunswick, who traveled to Prairieland Park and exhibited Shorthorn cattle. The association thanks […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs and cattle continue rally
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and cattle futures rose on Tuesday as wholesale cutout values remained strong amid a largely positive economic picture, analysts said.
Federal government pledges more than $13 million to animal health, disease readiness
National animal health and disease preparedness has received an influx of more than $13 million in federal cash. The money will be split between AHC's three divisions: Emergency Management, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System.
EU deforestation law delay brings losses to most vigilant companies
Companies that have paid to source agricultural produce that complies with the European Union's anti-deforestation law would lose out if the EU decides to delay implementing the legislation by a year, industry groups and traders said.
Klassen: Feeder markets experience stronger demand
For the week ending October 5, Western Canadian prices for grass yearlings were steady to as much as $10 higher while values for backgrounded yearlings were relatively unchanged. Calf markets were quite variable with preconditioned 650-800 pound calves trading $4-$8 above week-ago levels. Prices for non-weaned bawlers were relatively unchanged.
When the cows come home: Fall and winter feeding considerations
Whatever strategy you choose to implement, each has advantages and drawbacks
As summer ends and fall begins, beef cattle producers will soon start weaning their calves. During this period, cows will return from summer pastures and undergo pregnancy testing. This is an excellent time to evaluate the body condition of your cows. Weaker cows with low body condition should be grouped together and provided with extra […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
