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CME live cattle futures LEG24 on Dec. 28 with moving averages for 20, 50 and 100 days. (Barchart)

U.S. livestock: CME cattle, lean hog futures weighed by demand questions

Plains blizzards and cold winter weather stressed animals and impacted weight gain

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News December 28, 2023

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) livestock futures mostly ended lower on Thursday, as a sluggish cash market weighed on nearly all cattle markets and hog traders continued to wrestle with concerns about demand for hefty pork supplies, analysts said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hog, cattle future contracts mixed

Live cattle futures eased on profit-taking and weaker-than-expected cash trades

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News December 28, 2023

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) feeder cattle futures firmed on Wednesday, seeing a boost from weakness in the grain market and as the trade tried to spur ranchers to rebuild their herds, analysts said.

Lean hogs HEG24 on Dec. 22 with the 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm, but face bigger-than-expected US herd

Live cattle ended the day down, feeder cattle were up

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News December 22, 2023

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs turned higher on a technical bump on Friday, and cattle futures were mixed on moderate cash trades, traders said.

CME live cattle futures LEG24 on Dec. 21. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures face renewed pressure

Lean hog futures ended the day mixed

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News December 21, 2023

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were mostly sharply lower on Thursday as traders sold off or shifted their positions ahead of a series of key government reports, analysts said.

Jose Alcivar, graduate student and researcher at the University of Saskatchewan.

Cow-Calf, Livestock, Research

Using reproductive tract scoring to pick replacement heifers

A project at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence is comparing conception rates of replacements to earlier reproductive tract scores

By Bruce Derksen December 21, 2023

In Canadian beef cattle systems, increased efficiency accompanied by higher levels of performance is largely dependent on the female herd delivering live calves within a desired time frame. Most commercial operators retain and develop heifers for potential replacements. When adding numbers and quality to the herd, these yearlings become a critical piece of the puzzle. […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on hopes of higher cash prices

The trade is expecting a smaller hog herd, Reuters survey shows

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News December 20, 2023

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures firmed on Wednesday amid technical trading, weakness in U.S. corn futures and hopes of higher cash prices next week as packers close out the year, analysts said.

Live cattle futures LEG24 on Dec. 19 with 20, 50 and 100 day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures fall on technical trading ahead of reports

Lean hog futures also ended the day lower

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News December 19, 2023

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures closed lower on Tuesday on technical trading and investors adjusting their positions ahead of a series of key government reports, analysts said.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market ends year on mixed sentiment

Some feedlots becoming backed up with heavier cattle, setting negative tone for feed complex

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 19, 2023

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged, to as much as $10 lower compared to last week. Demand for heifers was suffering last week. A weaker tone was noted in the Eastern prairie regions as Ontario demand appeared to evaporate last week. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of $368-$370/cwt, down $7-$8 from last week.

Live cattle LEG24 for Dec. 18 with moving averages for 20, 50 and 100 days. (Barchart)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend advances on technical buying, firm equities

Lean hogs end slightly down after early jump

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News December 18, 2023

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures closed higher on Monday on technical buying and support from firmer equities, analysts said.

CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Closing the book on 2023

From the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney December 18, 2023

With the end of 2023 in sight, it’s a good time to look back on the challenges, opportunities and accomplishments of the past year. The perseverance of Canadian cattle producers continued to be put to the test with another year of adverse weather conditions — from continued drought conditions in the West to excess rain […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat as demand worries overshadow USDA’s production cut

U.S. livestock: Cattle slip on profit taking, technicals after weak beef export data

Canada looking at support for canola farmers hit by China tariffs, says Carney

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U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat as demand worries overshadow USDA’s production cut

U.S. livestock: Cattle slip on profit taking, technicals after weak beef export data

Canada looking at support for canola farmers hit by China tariffs, says Carney

U.S. livestock: CME cattle, lean hog futures weighed by demand questions

U.S. livestock: CME lean hog, cattle future contracts mixed

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm, but face bigger-than-expected US herd

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures face renewed pressure

Using reproductive tract scoring to pick replacement heifers

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on hopes of higher cash prices

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures fall on technical trading ahead of reports

Klassen: Feeder market ends year on mixed sentiment

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend advances on technical buying, firm equities

CCA reports: Closing the book on 2023

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