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tool taking an ear tissue sample for DNA testing

DNA samples at calving could be new norm

Alberta cattle producer says it’s time for the beef industry to catch up

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan January 8, 2025

For seed stock producers, taking DNA samples from newborn calves is becoming more common. Most seed stock herds calve in the winter when the temperature can dip to around -30 C or beyond, snow sparkling under a harsh winter sun. At that time of year, there is already so much to do, and adding another […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. Livestock: Cattle futures running into resistance at highs

By Geralyn Wichers, Phil Franz-Warkentin January 7, 2025

Cattle futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued to rise Tuesday. Most active February live cattle futures ended up 0.375 cents per pound at 195.575 cents a pound. Values hit fresh highs in many months, although ideas the market was looking overbought tempered the advances.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed market to pull up feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen January 7, 2025

The Alberta fed cattle market was quoted on a live basis in the range of range of $262-$265/cwt fob feedlot last week. Fed cattle forward contracts for March and April delivery (Alberta) were quoted from $270 to $272/cwt. Compared to last week of November 2024, fed prices are up $20/cwt on average.

Barbed wire with cattle in silhouette against sunset

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Vet advice, Vet Advice

How barbed wire transformed ranching in the West

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke January 7, 2025

Ranching in southern Alberta can be divided into two eras. One before the fence, and the one that came to stay, after the fences. From D. Larraine Andrews’s book, Ranching Under the Arch:“Responding to the new lease legislation, four corporate ranches, dubbed the Patriarchs, arrive under open range practices dependent on chinooks to keep grasslands […] Read more

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Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. Livestock: Falling temps boost cattle futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 6, 2025

Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger Monday, hitting fresh contract highs in many months as forecasts calling for cold temperatures across United States ranching areas raised concerns over reduced weight gains for grazing cattle.

Calving, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Cameras make a difference in winter calving

Winter calving can be a challenge, but cameras make it easier

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan January 6, 2025

Winter is here in full force, and freezing temperatures, large dumps of snow and short days can make winter calving a challenge for seed stock producers. However, technologies such as calving cameras can help make it much easier by saving time and labour. For many, it has become a necessary tool on their operations. Winter […] Read more

cow standing on a snowy pasture with mountains in the background

Beef Cattle, Market talk, Markets

Questions surround 2024 cattle market

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen January 3, 2025

Feeder and fed cattle traded at historical highs over the past year. I’ve received many calls and emails from cattle producers asking questions regarding the market fundamentals moving forward. Can producers expect prices to stay at higher levels or is the market vulnerable to downside potential? During August and September 2024, there were fears that […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise sharply on low inventory

By Renee Hickman, Reuters January 2, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) feeder cattle futures reached life-of-contract highs, while live cattle futures hit multi-month peaks on Thursday, as meat packers struggled to find inventory, analysts said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures fall on year-end position squaring, demand doubts

By Renee Hickman, Reuters December 31, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures fell to two-month lows on Tuesday, as traders squared positions before the year's end and uncertainty lingered over export demand in the coming months, market analysts said.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market has many factors to digest in 2025

By Jerry Klassen December 31, 2024

For the week ending December 28, there were no feeder cattle sales in Western Canada; however, that didn’t stop cattle producers from emailing or calling me over the holidays inquiring about market direction. I thought it would be an opportune time to discuss a couple factors that will influence the market direction over the next couple of months.

Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa

U.S. livestock: Cattle choppy amid weak cash market, tight supply

China’s canola, soybeans imports to drop one million tonnes each

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Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa

U.S. livestock: Cattle choppy amid weak cash market, tight supply

China’s canola, soybeans imports to drop one million tonnes each

Cow-calf

DNA samples at calving could be new norm

U.S. Livestock: Cattle futures running into resistance at highs

Klassen: Stronger fed market to pull up feeder complex

How barbed wire transformed ranching in the West

U.S. Livestock: Falling temps boost cattle futures

Cameras make a difference in winter calving

Questions surround 2024 cattle market

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise sharply on low inventory

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures fall on year-end position squaring, demand doubts

Klassen: Feeder market has many factors to digest in 2025

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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