Tyson Foods and Cargill have agreed to pay a combined $87.5 million (C$122.1 million) to settle a federal lawsuit brought by consumers who accused the companies of conspiring to inflate U.S. beef prices by restricting supply.
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Tyson, Cargill to pay $88 million to consumers in U.S. beef price-fixing lawsuit
Top global meatpacker JBS prepares for drop in cattle for slaughter in 2026
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is prepared for a likely shift in the country’s cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter next year. Brazil’s beef exports to the U.S. are expected to drop further.
U.S. livestock: Cattle drop sharply, hogs mixed
Chicago cattle futures fell on Tuesday on a hefty technical correction. “I think that’s what we’re seeing now. A correction,” wrote analyst Jefferson Fosse with Walsh Trading. Most-active October live cattle contracts closed at 230.175 cents a pound, down 5.625 cents. December contracts closed down 6.400 cents to 231.175 cents per pound. The market has […] Read more
Drake Meats building a federally inspected facility near Saskatoon
The company is expanding its national reach, but keeping its roots in rural Saskatchewan
The company is expanding its national reach, but keeping its roots in rural Saskatchewan
U.S. tariffs on Brazil will reshape global beef trade flows, analysts say
Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday.
Agricultural ambassadors to be inducted in Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Award recipients, job changes and more in the Canadian beef cattle industry
Award recipients, job changes and more in the Canadian beef cattle industry
JBS sees US cattle cycle improving from late 2027
JBS turns Q2 profit despite challenging operating environment
U.S.-based beef-packers will continue to reel from low cattle availability for about three or four quarters, with gradual improvements of the U.S. cattle herd happening gradually from late 2027, meatpacking giant JBS said on Thursday.
U.S. cattle ranchers slowly start to rebuild decimated herd
Meatpackers want larger herds to bring down cattle prices from record highs
In major U.S. livestock regions, some ranchers have slowly begun taking the first steps to boost cattle production after the nation’s inventory shrank due to a years-long drought that dried up pasture land used for grazing and hiked feeding costs.
ICE walks back limits on raids targeting farms, restaurants and hotels
Farmers fear intensified ICE enforcement will affect workforce
U.S. immigration officials have walked back limits on enforcement targeting farms, restaurants, hotels and food processing plants just days after putting restrictions in place, two former officials familiar with the matter said, an abrupt shift that followed contradictory public statements by President Donald Trump.
Maple Leaf Foods spin off approved
Shareholders voted in favour of Canada Packers Inc., which will cover the food company’s pork operations
Maple Leaf Foods shareholders approved with an overwhelming majority the food processing company's plan to spin off its pork operations to Canada Packers Inc.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
