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Tyson Foods shares sink on worries over consumer demand, third quarter

By Granth Vanaik, Tom Polansek May 6, 2024

Reuters – Tyson Foods TSN.N shares were on track for their worst one-day decline in a year on Monday after the U.S. meatpacker warned that consumers are under pressure from persistent inflation and high commodity costs could weigh on upcoming results. The Arkansas-based meatpacker reported second-quarter sales that fell short of analysts’ estimates, though profits […] Read more

The USDA is still performing two other safety studies on beef related to H5N1 but says meat supplies are safe. Photo: File

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle stabilize after bird flu roils markets

By Tom Polansek May 3, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures stabilized on Friday after U.S. testing of ground beef samples for H5N1 bird flu fuelled wild swings, but markets still closed lower for the week. Live cattle and feeder cattle futures had rallied on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the samples from retail […] Read more

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Canada, U.S. cattle inventories further decline

BeefWatch is prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattle Association

By Canfax May 3, 2024

All eyes are on moisture conditions this spring, as a snow drought covered a large portion of the Canadian Prairies this winter. Some of the highest (nominal) feeder prices in history last fall were combined with heifers being sent into feedlots. Feeder prices moved higher this spring to make new record highs on lower feed […] Read more

Health Canada had previously decided that gene edited crops are safe, so, in most cases they will be treated the same as crops developed through traditional plant breeding methods. Photo: File

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CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed

By Robert Arnason May 3, 2024

Glacier FarmMedia – Leaders in Canada’s grain industry are praising the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for confirming gene edited crops are safe to use as livestock feed. Today, the Canola Council of Canada, the Canada Grains Council and Cereals Canada “applauded” the CFIA for its new guidance on gene editing. “This is a ground-breaking day […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump after US ground beef tests negative for bird flu

By Tom Polansek May 2, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rallied on Thursday after the U.S. government said retail samples of ground beef tested negative for the bird flu virus.

Market talk, Markets

Feed barley outlook for 2024-25

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen May 2, 2024

Western Canadian barley prices have been grinding lower throughout the winter due to a lack of export demand and larger imports of U.S. corn. However, in late March, domestic prices in the non-major feeding regions of Western Canada were competitive with world values. This caused offshore movement to increase and stabilized the downward slide. It […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Bird-flu testing of US ground beef sinks CME cattle futures

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 1, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures took a dive on Wednesday on concerns that U.S. government tests of ground beef for the bird flu virus will harm consumer demand.

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Don’t let furry friends fall to bird flu

Cats reported sick, dying from H5N1 infection; CFIA offers tips to help keep pets safe

By Jeff Melchior May 1, 2024

According to the CFIA, animals that hunt, scavenge or otherwise consume infected birds are at risk. For example, cats that go outdoors may hunt and consume an infected bird. Dogs may scavenge dead birds. “If your pet has found a sick or dead bird or other wildlife, report it to your regional avian influenza hotline or the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative,” advises the CFIA.

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Bird flu testing shows more dairy products are safe, US FDA says

By Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters, Tom Polansek May 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that preliminary results of additional testing of more dairy products has shown that pasteurization inactivates the bird flu virus.

The view from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta. The CCA is teaming up with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada to protect Canada’s remaining native grasslands.

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Push to protect native grasslands picks up steam

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan May 1, 2024

[UPDATED: May 2, 2024] The drive to protect native grasslands on the Canadian Prairies is gaining momentum. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, is working to create the Grasslands Conservation Initiative. Canadian Cattle Association president Nathan Phinney says they have seen too much native […] Read more

Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

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Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

Tyson Foods shares sink on worries over consumer demand, third quarter

U.S. livestock: CME cattle stabilize after bird flu roils markets

Canada, U.S. cattle inventories further decline

CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump after US ground beef tests negative for bird flu

Feed barley outlook for 2024-25

U.S. livestock: Bird-flu testing of US ground beef sinks CME cattle futures

Don’t let furry friends fall to bird flu

Bird flu testing shows more dairy products are safe, US FDA says

Push to protect native grasslands picks up steam

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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