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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle near six-week high

By Tom Polansek 13 hours ago

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. feeder cattle and live cattle futures hit their highest prices since August on Thursday, supported by strength in the cash market, before ending mixed. Cash cattle had set the firmer tone on Wednesday, trading for $101/cwt in Texas and Kansas, up from a range of $97-$100 in Texas last week […] Read more

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Hogs, Livestock, Reuters

Safety advocates sound alarm over new U.S. hog slaughter rules

By Tom Polansek 1 day ago

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. food safety and the health of plant workers will be at risk from new federal rules that allow meat companies to slaughter hogs as fast as they want and shift the role of government inspectors, food and environmental advocates said on Tuesday. The warnings about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s […] Read more

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Livestock, Vet advice

Reading the U.N. report on climate change and food supply

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke 2 days ago

Everyone involved with livestock industries should be aware of what the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in their latest report. First, it’s important to recognize the existence of this enormous and noteworthy group of international scientists, experts, advisors, authors, editors and reviewers. Then, more importantly, to understand the message incorporated in […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures top one-month peaks

By Tom Polansek 2 days ago

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle futures jumped to their highest prices since August on Wednesday as traders predicted that cash prices will also increase. October live cattle futures closed up 1.025 cents at 100.375 cents/lb. at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). October feeder cattle advanced 1.1 cents to 138.4 cents/lb. […] Read more

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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer demand

By Jerry Klassen 2 days ago

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4-$6 lower on average; calves were down $5 to as much as $10 in some cases. U.S. feeder cattle markets were also down $5-$8 from seven days earlier. The extended period of negative feeding margins appears to be taking a toll on the feeder market. […] Read more

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Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Hog market at seasonal lows, turnaround expected

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 2 days ago

MarketsFarm — The Canadian hog market may be at its seasonal lows, but tightening worldwide supplies should underpin values over the next few months. “We’re at a seasonal time of year when prices move lower,” said Brad Marceniuk, livestock economist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, pointing to higher U.S. slaughter numbers and a slowdown in North American […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs fall from gains as cash prices ease

By Tom Polansek 3 days ago

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures tumbled on Tuesday, with the most-active contract dropping by the daily maximum, due to weak cash prices and technical selling, traders said. Pork cutout values eased for carcasses, loins, bellies and other products, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates. December lean hog futures dropped the daily […] Read more

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Livestock, Research

On-farm antimicrobial surveillance moves a step closer

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen 4 days ago

As long as cattle continue to get sick, cattle producers will need anti­microb­ials to help them recover. At the same time, it’s common to hear activists, regulators, consumers and/or retailers call for livestock producers to stop using antimicrobials altogether, reduce anti­microbial use, or demonstrate that antimicrobials are being used responsibly. Solid, reliable data demonstrating our […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise on expectations for Chinese buying

By Tom Polansek 4 days ago

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures climbed to their highest price since July on Monday on expectations for Chinese buying, while technical selling pushed down cattle futures. Meat traders anticipate China will increase pork imports to offset an expected shortage caused by an outbreak of African swine fever, a fatal pig virus that […] Read more

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General, Hogs, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

China to exempt U.S. pork, soybeans from additional tariffs

By Andrew Galbraith September 13, 2019

Shanghai | Reuters — China will exempt some agricultural products from additional tariffs on U.S. goods, including pork and soybeans, China’s official Xinhua News Agency said Friday, in the latest sign of easing Sino-U.S. tensions before a new round of talks aimed at curbing a bruising trade war. The United States and China have both […] Read more

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