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.
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U.S. livestock: CME lean hog, cattle future contracts mixed
Live cattle futures eased on profit-taking and weaker-than-expected cash trades
U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm, but face bigger-than-expected US herd
Live cattle ended the day down, feeder cattle were up
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs turned higher on a technical bump on Friday, and cattle futures were mixed on moderate cash trades, traders said.
U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures face renewed pressure
Lean hog futures ended the day mixed
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.
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
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
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on hopes of higher cash prices
The trade is expecting a smaller hog herd, Reuters survey shows
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.
U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures fall on technical trading ahead of reports
Lean hog futures also ended the day lower
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.
Klassen: Feeder market ends year on mixed sentiment
Some feedlots becoming backed up with heavier cattle, setting negative tone for feed complex
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.
U.S. livestock: Cattle extend advances on technical buying, firm equities
Lean hogs end slightly down after early jump
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: Closing the book on 2023
From the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
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
Vence virtual fence pilot starts in Saskatchewan
"We're going to just do whatever the tech is going to allow us to do."
Golden light shines through the window into Mosaic Stadium’s Harvard Lounge and onto the stage, but as John and Deanne Chuiko take the stage, the light settles on the horizon and a winter prairie night spreads through the sky. Outside, people bustle in and out of the REAL District as Agribition rages. John and Deanne […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
