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U.S. livestock: Record beef prices extend CME live cattle gains

By Theopolis Waters May 14, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle gained for a third day in a row on Thursday, lifted by record-high prices for choice beef, stoked by grilling demand, traders and analysts said. June closed up 1.825 cents per pound at 153.8 cents, and August 1.425 cent higher at 152.075 cents (all figures US$). […] Read more

Average sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies (°C) for the week centred May 6. Anomalies are computed with respect to the 1981-2010 base period weekly means. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

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U.S. sees El Nino as near-certain to last through summer

By Reuters May 14, 2015

New York | Reuters — The El Nino climate phenomenon is almost certain to last through the Northern Hemisphere summer, the U.S. weather forecaster said, raising the chance of heavy rain in the southern U.S. as well as South America, and scorching heat in Asia that could devastate crops of thirsty food staples like rice. […] Read more

Co-op Atlantic’s wholesale business serves RiteStop convenience stores in Atlantic Canada, as well as the Valufoods grocery chain. (RiteStop.ca)

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Co-op Atlantic members approve exit from food, gas

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff May 13, 2015

Delegates to Atlantic Canada’s biggest co-operative have approved a proposal to divest its way out of the grocery and fuel business. Co-op Atlantic’s board of directors last month rolled out a proposal in which the organization would make a deal with Nova Scotia-based grocery giant Sobeys for the co-op’s food- and fuel-related wholesale and retail […] Read more

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Spread between pork, beef prices seen narrowing

By Dave Sims May 13, 2015

CNS Canada — Pork prices in Canada are narrowing the gap with beef prices — but the spread between the two meats remains well above the historical average. “Beef values (cutout) have actually come down a little bit, whereas pork and poultry (cutout) values have actually gone up,” said Brad Marceniuk, a provincial livestock economist […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on beef price bounce

By Theopolis Waters May 13, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle gained Wednesday on short-covering following a snapback in wholesale beef values, traders said. June closed up 0.5 cent per pound to 151.975 cents, and August one cent higher at 150.65 cents (all figures US$). Wednesday morning’s choice wholesale beef price climbed $1.73 per hundredweight (cwt) from […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Nutrition

Don’t procrastinate in planning next winter’s feed supply

Comparing the relative feed value of different cattle feeding options

By John McKinnon May 12, 2015

As winter slowly gives way and your thoughts turn to calving and seeding, it is understandable that next winter’s feed supply may not be first and foremost on your mind. However, depending on the nature of your operation (hay versus silage versus extensive winter grazing) you may or may not have the luxury of time […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, hogs end higher after volatile session

By Theopolis Waters May 12, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures settled higher on Tuesday after a choppy day, partly supported by rising wholesale beef values, traders said. Tuesday morning’s choice wholesale beef price climbed $1.28 per hundredweight (cwt) from Monday to $260.85/cwt (all figures US$). Select cuts gained 20 cents to $248.30, the U.S. Department […] Read more

Barley, Beef Cattle, Crops, Hogs, Markets

Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says

By Dave Sims May 11, 2015

CNS Canada — Feedlot demand for cash barley is weakening slightly as cattle producers prepare to turn animals loose on pastures, but prices are still hanging in there, according to one participant. “Farmers aren’t really selling a whole lot at these levels,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in the feedlot alley near Lethbridge, […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle gain fades as funds roll positions

By Theopolis Waters May 11, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed lower on Monday, paring early advances, after funds sold or rolled their June positions and bought deferred months, traders said. Funds trading in CME’s live cattle and hog markets shifted June long positions further back in a procedure known as the “roll” by followers […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

By Jerry Klassen May 9, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded from $4 lower to $3 higher over the past week. Feeders coming on the market at this time of year have various quality features which caused a wide range of prices for similar-weight cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $199 to $200, down $2 from […] Read more

Russia’s new-crop grain hits market as top producers report first harvest data

U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

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Russia’s new-crop grain hits market as top producers report first harvest data

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Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

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U.S. livestock: Record beef prices extend CME live cattle gains

U.S. sees El Nino as near-certain to last through summer

Co-op Atlantic members approve exit from food, gas

Spread between pork, beef prices seen narrowing

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on beef price bounce

Don’t procrastinate in planning next winter’s feed supply

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, hogs end higher after volatile session

Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle gain fades as funds roll positions

Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

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