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File photo of a feedlot in the U.S. where cash prices have hit multi-year highs.
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

U.S. cash cattle market sees significant gains, Canadian market more subdued

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle The cash market in the U.S. has seen significant gains, with prices reaching highs not seen since 2015. However, in Canada, ample market-ready supply coupled with recent packing plant labour issues kept a lid on local prices and led to a wider than historically normal basis. A huge shift in basis took place […] Read more
CME February 2022 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20- and 100-day moving averages (pink and dark red lines) and CME lean hog index (black line). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures up in thin trade

February live cattle up on bargain buying

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures rose in thin trade on Thursday to halt a three-session slide, buoyed by firming cash hog markets and higher wholesale pork prices, analysts said. Most-active February hog futures settled up 1.025 cents at 80.35 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Trading volume for all months was estimated […] Read more
CME February 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, purple and black lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures down on meat export worries

China resuming some Brazilian beef imports

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell more than one per cent on Wednesday on technical selling, softer cash cattle markets this week and worries about export demand for U.S. beef, traders said. CME February live cattle fell 1.725 cents to settle at 136.575 cents/lb., just below the contract’s 50-day moving […] Read more
A heifer not only needs to maintain body condition and grow a fetus through the winter, but also grow herself.
Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock

Setting up young cows for success

A researcher and a seedstock producer explain why a little extra consideration for heifers and first-calvers through the winter pays off later on, and offer ideas on how to make heifers’ lives easier

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Winter can be a tough time for young cows in a so-called normal year, but with drought leaving many producers short on pasture this year, cattle may be going into winter thinner than usual. That means heifers and young cows may need special care this year, says a research scientist. “One of the most important […] Read more
CME February 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sag on weaker cash markets

CME lean hogs decline

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended modestly lower on Tuesday on profit-taking after a two-session advance, softer cash cattle prices and weaker wholesale beef prices, traders said. CME February live cattle settled down 0.55 cent at 138.3 cents/lb. but stayed inside of Monday’s trading range (all figures US$). For feeder […] Read more
Tips for winter water systems for cattle
News, News Roundup

Tips for winter water systems for cattle

News Roundup from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Michelle Panko, program information specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, recently offered tips and outlined winter system options at a Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association webinar.  For those struggling with freezing water bowls, Panko suggests looking at in-line heat tape, which is inserted into the water line and plugged in.  A utility pump and about 15 feet of four-inch […] Read more
CME February 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with 10-, 40- and 100-day moving averages (pink, dark red and black lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle up off three-week low in technical bounce

Hogs ease

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Monday, bouncing off a three-week low on technical buying, analysts said. CME February live cattle settled up 0.775 cent at 138.85 cents/lb., rebounding after a dip to 136.85 cents, just below the contract’s 40-day moving average and its lowest since Nov. 18. […] Read more
CCA reports: Taking stock of 2021
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Taking stock of 2021

From the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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With the promise of a new year around the corner, it’s important to take stock of the past year. Our sector demonstrated its unwavering perseverance as we worked to overcome more adversity with the devastating droughts and wildfires, as well as managing the uncertainty created by the pandemic. However, there were also pivotal moments of […] Read more
Sandy Russell sees great potential in standardizing how genetic data is captured.
Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Translating beef cattle genetic data into profit

The new leader of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council aims to create greater value by capturing and sharing genetic information throughout the supply chain

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Sandy Russell is skilled at seeing possibilities and turning them into profit. Her career thus far has allowed her to assist different facets of the Canadian beef industry in finding greater value. Now she’s poised to lead a major initiative to capitalize on untapped opportunities to capture value from genetic data across the entire beef […] Read more
CME February 2022 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 10-, 30- and 50-day moving averages (pink, brown and black lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures extend rebound off 10-month low

Bargain buying supports cattle

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures rallied on Friday, extending gains made a day earlier when the market rebounded from a 10-month low. The gains accelerated as prices surged through key resistance points, and the market closed near session highs. CME February lean hogs settled up 3.2 cents at 81.025 cents/lb. […] Read more

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