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Total Canadian cattle, calf numbers shrink again

BeefWatch is prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattle Association

By Canfax May 13, 2025

As the cattle herd shrinks, leverage has shifted from the retailer through the supply chain to the cow-calf sector. Heavier Canadian steer carcass weights supported fed production in 2024, offsetting smaller slaughter volumes. Fed and feeder cattle prices moved to record highs in the first quarter of 2025, building on momentum from the fourth quarter […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures reach new contract highs

By Adam Peleshaty May 12, 2025

Chicago cattle futures hit new contract highs, while boxed beef prices were lower.

A restaurant-goer snaps a photo of a dish featuring beef. Certified sustainable beef is gaining traction in the market place, but a supply crunch makes it tough for restaurants and retailers to meet demand.

Marketing, News

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef faces supply crunch

As demand has increased for beef from certified-sustainable farms and ranches, supply has fallen behind

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan May 12, 2025

It’s been over 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was established, and though the roundtable has made progress, it has also run into challenges. While producer uptake in the program was strong at the start, it has petered off, causing concern. The roundtable’s goal is to encourage sustainable beef production in Canada, […] Read more

FILE PHOTO – U.S. agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins speaks to the media at the Commodity Classic in Denver. Photo: Robert Arnason

Livestock, News, Reuters

U.S. suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over New World screwworm

By Reuters May 12, 2025

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Sunday said she is suspending imports of live cattle, horses and bison through the southern U.S. border over the damaging pest New World screwworm, a measure that immediately drew opposition from Mexico.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs make small gains

By Geralyn Wichers May 9, 2025

Chicago cattle futures ended mixed, while lean hogs made small gains on Friday.

Beef prices that are likely to remain strong as retailers prepare for Labor Day demand. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches

By Geralyn Wichers May 8, 2025

Chicago cattle futures resumed their climb, Thursday, as summer grilling season approaches.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hog futures edge down

By Geralyn Wichers May 7, 2025

Chicago live and feeder cattle futures slipped from record highs on Wednesday. Most lean hog contracts also lost ground.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle higher on surging cash market

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters May 6, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures crept higher on Tuesday as strong wholesale beef prices and a tight cattle supply compelled meatpackers to pay up for each head of cattle, lending support to the cash market and cattle futures, analysts said.

File photo of cattle in a Kansas feedlot. (BeyondImages/E+/Getty Images)

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates as supplies decrease

By Jerry Klassen May 6, 2025

For the week ending May 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The heifer discount to steers continues to narrow. Steady buying interest from Ontario was noted in Manitoba and certain locations in Saskatchewan.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle set fresh highs, hogs dip

By Geralyn Wichers May 5, 2025

Chicago cattle futures gained fresh highs on Monday while lean hog futures slumped.

Daily Network News

CFIA says regulatory changes will cut agricultural red tape

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit record high on tight supply, strong cash prices

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola poised to slip below C$600/tonne

Feeders

Total Canadian cattle, calf numbers shrink again

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures reach new contract highs

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef faces supply crunch

U.S. suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over New World screwworm

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs make small gains

U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hog futures edge down

U.S. livestock: CME cattle higher on surging cash market

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates as supplies decrease

U.S. livestock: Cattle set fresh highs, hogs dip

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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