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CME August 2021 feeder cattle (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, brown and dark red lines). (Barchart)

U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle futures jump as grain costs tumble

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News July 7, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures climbed on Tuesday as a steep slide in grain prices made animal feed costs look cheaper, traders said. Traders are keeping a close eye on the grain markets after supply fears drove prices to eight-year highs during the spring. Corn and soy futures surged last […] Read more

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a mineral for your cattle.

Livestock, Nutrition

Navigating the commercial mineral market for livestock

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon July 6, 2021

Are you looking for a mineral this spring and summer? If so, be prepared to navigate through an array of commercial options. Differences exist in the concentration of the macro and trace minerals, in vitamin content, the presence or absence of salt, anti-caking and fly control technology and in suggested daily consumption targets. Unfortunately, when […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market calm but firm

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 6, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged. Most auction markets were closed due to Canada Day. It’s been a busy spring period; there is no doubt about it. Pastures are quickly deteriorating under the intense heat and many ranchers will sell yearlings 30-45 days sooner than normal. The good news is […] Read more

This year’s drought conditions are increasing the blister beetle threat to cattle and other livestock.

Livestock, News

High numbers of blister beetles in hay pose a danger for livestock

The amount of poison produced by the insects varies by species

By North Dakota State University July 5, 2021

This year’s dry weather is increasing the blister beetle threat to cattle and other livestock, North Dakota State University specialists say. “Blister beetles tend to be more numerous when grasshopper populations are high because the immature stage of blister beetles feeds on grasshopper eggs, and we have higher numbers of grasshoppers in drought years like […] Read more

Smoke rises from a wildfire over a hill at Kamloops, B.C. on July 1, 2021, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. (Nicole Ritter via Reuters)

Livestock, Weather

B.C. presses for ranchers to register before wildfires hit

Premises ID helps protect livestock in emergencies, province says

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News July 3, 2021

British Columbia’s provincial ag ministry hopes to shore up ranchers’ participation in the Premises Identification program against the risk of further wildfires this year. About two-thirds, or 5,200, of B.C.’s non-supply managed livestock producers, and all the supply-managed dairy cattle and poultry premises in the province, are registered in the program, the province said Wednesday. […] Read more

CME August 2021 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, brown and black lines) and August 2021 live cattle (dark red line). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures ease on China demand worries

CME August live cattle down

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News July 3, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures weakened in the two most-active contract months on Friday as traders continued to dial in expectations for waning Chinese demand, analysts said. China, the world’s biggest pork consumer, has sought to rebuild its hog herd after it was decimated by an outbreak of the deadly pig […] Read more

Vet advice

Vet Advice: Pain control in cattle

By Dr. Ron Clarke July 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again. Calving for many producers is nearing completion, especially for those trying to dodge the impact of bad weather and the last of winter’s snows. April and May are busy times on the calving grounds. Thoughts shift to processing this year’s calf crop. Branding dates are normally communicated to neighbours […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs drop as domestic, export demand seen weak

CME August cattle futures up

By Mark Weinraub, GFM Network News July 2, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures fell sharply on Thursday as traders priced in expectations for waning demand after the U.S. Independence Day holiday this weekend. Signs of poor demand from China, which has been a big buyer of U.S. pork since an outbreak of African swine fever decimated production in the […] Read more

CME August 2021 lean hogs (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2) and August 2021 live cattle (dark red line). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs retreat from one-week high

CME August live cattle up, feeders lower

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News June 30, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures ended lower on Wednesday in a retreat from early gains in which the most-active contract topped a one-week high. Traders watched a rally in grain prices that makes it more expensive to feed livestock. Corn and soy futures soared at the Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more

CME August 2021 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20- and 100-day moving averages (pink and brown lines) and August 2021 live cattle (dark red line). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures touch one-week high

CME August live cattle up

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News June 30, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures touched a one-week high on Tuesday in a rebound from recent losses, while live cattle futures were mixed. The hog market is recovering after dropping last week to a nine-week low, traders said. Hopes for improved export demand helped support prices, traders said. CME August […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle drop sharply, hogs mixed

Pulse Weekly: Talk arises of India ending duty-free period

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn, wheat ease, traders eye USDA crop report

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle drop sharply, hogs mixed

Pulse Weekly: Talk arises of India ending duty-free period

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn, wheat ease, traders eye USDA crop report

Cow-calf

U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle futures jump as grain costs tumble

Navigating the commercial mineral market for livestock

Klassen: Feeder market calm but firm

High numbers of blister beetles in hay pose a danger for livestock

B.C. presses for ranchers to register before wildfires hit

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures ease on China demand worries

Vet Advice: Pain control in cattle

U.S. livestock: Hogs drop as domestic, export demand seen weak

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs retreat from one-week high

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures touch one-week high

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