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The Bouw family has incorporated corn grazing into their winter feeding strategy.

Raising ‘low input’ cows in Manitoba

Stefan Bouw and his family focus on maternal, forage-developed cows on their seed stock operation

By Emily Lowe February 16, 2024

The Bouw household likely isn’t found standing still very often. With four children, Bouw Farms Ltd. and Edie Creek Angus, Stefan and his wife Kendra are on the move. Stationed just east of Winnipeg, near Anola, Man., Bouw works alongside his brother, Jonathan, and father, Herman, on the operation founded by their immigrant grandparents in […] Read more

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New farm income record set in 2023, estimates suggest

Despite challenges like drought and war, Canadian farms proved resilient

By Gord Gilmour, GFM Network News February 16, 2024

Canadian farm income may have set a new record in 2023. That's according to the official 2023 and 2024 estimates released February 16 by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs advance after strong US pork export data

Live cattle, feeder cattle ended day up

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News February 15, 2024

Lean hog futures rose on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on robust U.S. pork export demand and follow-through buying from a rally during the previous session, analysts said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Livestock futures turn lower on pressure from equity markets

Strong U.S. dollar adds pressure to cattle, hog futures

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News February 13, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange livestock futures turned lower on Tuesday, on pressure from the equity markets after government data showed U.S. inflation slowed less than expected in January.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues to climb

Canadian values appear to be one week behind the U.S. market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 13, 2024

For the week ending February 10, Western Canadian the market for yearlings over 800 pounds was $3/cwt to $6/cwt compared to a week earlier. Feeder cattle suited for grass and calves were up $8/cwt to as much as $25/cwt in some cases compared to the week prior. Quality steers averaging 600 pounds were readily trading in the range of $410-$425 up from the range of $380-$395 last week.

Cattle at a feedlot near North Platte, Nebraska. (AndrewLinscott/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeders firm, live cattle futures ease

Lean hogs also finish lower amid demand questions

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News February 12, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures posted solid gains on Monday, on weakness in the corn market and amid market signals that feed lots may be interested in holding their herds back from slaughter, traders said.

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Pork Council joins call for delay of U.K. ascension to trade deal

Britain has shown it's not interested in free, fair trade of agricultural products, group says

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News February 12, 2024

The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) says it's joining a meat industry coalition that's calling for a re-think of the United Kingdom's joining of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm; cattle futures mixed on technical resistance

Cattle market continued to feel pressure from winter weather in Midwest

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News February 9, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures turned higher on Friday, bolstered by export sales that include China buying U.S. pork supplies for their open market, traders said.

Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther riding horseback in 2023.

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Comment: Don’t look down

By Lisa Guenther February 9, 2024

Years ago, I was starting a palomino mare that was smart, athletic and tended to express her displeasure by crow-hopping and bucking. Fortunately, she telegraphed her intention before she let loose, most of the time. But it made for some tense rides early in her career. I’ve made my share of mistakes with horses over […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, nearby feeder cattle futures firm

Lean hog futures bounce back from early lows

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News February 8, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and nearby feeder cattle futures turned higher on Thursday, supported by weakness in the corn market Cv1 and anticipation that the cash market will continue to firm, traders said.

Deere’s quarterly profit falls as U.S. tariffs bite farm equipment margins

Importers struggle to resell Canadian canola meal caught in China tariff crossfire

U.S. livestock: Cattle make small gains, hogs slip back

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Deere’s quarterly profit falls as U.S. tariffs bite farm equipment margins

Importers struggle to resell Canadian canola meal caught in China tariff crossfire

U.S. livestock: Cattle make small gains, hogs slip back

Raising ‘low input’ cows in Manitoba

New farm income record set in 2023, estimates suggest

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs advance after strong US pork export data

U.S. livestock: Livestock futures turn lower on pressure from equity markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues to climb

U.S. livestock: Feeders firm, live cattle futures ease

Pork Council joins call for delay of U.K. ascension to trade deal

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm; cattle futures mixed on technical resistance

Comment: Don’t look down

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, nearby feeder cattle futures firm

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