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Livestock, Markets, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Bird flu outbreak hits Nebraska

By P.J. Huffstutter May 12, 2015

Reuters — The fast-spreading avian flu virus was confirmed for the first time in Nebraska, at a commercial egg-laying farm that housed a flock of 1.7 million chickens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday. The case in Dixon County, Nebraska, brings the number of states affected by the outbreak to 16, and the […] Read more

Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Canada says will defend dairy protection at TPP talks

By David Ljunggren May 11, 2015

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will continue to defend its system of tariffs and quotas that protect dairy farmers, a senior official said on Monday, in comments that could worry nations negotiating a Pacific trade treaty. Canada is under pressure at talks to create a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) because concessions sought by the other 11 […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

H5N8 avian flu found in Indiana

By P.J. Huffstutter May 11, 2015

Reuters — A strain of avian flu that until now had been found only in the western U.S. has cropped up in Indiana, bringing the total number of states affected by the virulent outbreak to 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday. The eastward spread of any strain of the highly contagious H5 virus […] Read more

Shown here Thursday in Istanbul, Ag Minister Gerry Ritz (front, second from right) says Canada plans to be at the TPP table to the “bitter end,” but U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack (front, second from left) says Canada has yet to make a “reasonable offer” on concessions. (USDA.gov via Flickr)

Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Election timing puts Tories in bind on Pacific trade talks

By David Ljunggren May 8, 2015

Ottawa | Reuters –– Canada is facing a tough squeeze at talks on a major Pacific trade treaty because the concessions other nations want it to make could cause serious problems for the governing Conservatives in this October’s general election. Canada, one of 12 nations aiming to create the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), is under pressure […] Read more

History, Our History

History: Livestock predators cause heavy losses

Reprinted from the November 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff May 4, 2015

On September 15 the Western Stock Growers’ Association sent a questionnaire to its 1,350 members to determine the extent of livestock and poultry losses caused by predators. As of October 18 there were 85 returns received. An analysis of the returns at hand gives alarming and important information and is as follows: These returns covered […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Trans-Pacific ministers’ meeting set for May 26-28

By Reuters May 4, 2015

Mexico City | Reuters –– A ministerial meeting aimed at working toward a deal for the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact has been set for May 26-28, the head of Chile’s trade body said on Thursday. “The meeting is agreed, from the 26th to the 28th of May,” said Andres Rebolledo, head of the […] Read more

McDonald’s in March launched a new “Welcome to McDonald’s” ad campaign in Canada, featuring the chain’s Canadian food suppliers, staff and customers. (Dave Bedard photo)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Potatoes, Reuters

McDonald’s reset to change structure, cut costs, boost franchises

By Lisa Baertlein May 4, 2015

Reuters — McDonald’s Corp.’s new CEO said on Monday he would reorganize business units, sell restaurants to franchisees and cut costs in a bid to turn the fast-food chain into a “modern, progressive burger company.” The anticipated video announcement by CEO Steve Easterbrook left investors hungry for specific details on how the world’s biggest restaurant […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Iowa declares state of emergency over avian flu

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 1, 2015

Reuters — Iowa Governor Terry Branstad declared a state of emergency on Friday due to a rapidly expanding avian flu outbreak. State agriculture officials on Friday announced four more poultry farms — a million-bird commercial egg laying operation and three turkey farms — have initially tested positive for an H5 strain of the virus. “While […] Read more

Beef Cattle

Portable pasture systems

Use limited equipment and to keep it simple and easily affordable

By Steve Kenyon May 1, 2015

My farm is a bit different than most. I look at everything on it through a gross margin looking glass. It has to make a profit. If it doesn’t then I need to change it, adjust it or dump it. We have limited equipment and enjoy keeping it simple. We do not have a whole […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

Bird flu outbreak hits Nebraska

Canada says will defend dairy protection at TPP talks

H5N8 avian flu found in Indiana

Election timing puts Tories in bind on Pacific trade talks

History: Livestock predators cause heavy losses

Trans-Pacific ministers’ meeting set for May 26-28

McDonald’s reset to change structure, cut costs, boost franchises

Iowa declares state of emergency over avian flu

Portable pasture systems

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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