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Ontario looks north for more cows

News Roundup from the April 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff May 8, 2015

Coming out of the Beef Farmers of Ontario’s annual general meeting this spring, president Bob Gordanier was reminded of the saying, “Opportunity never arrives. It’s here!” BFO’s northern cow herd expansion project presents an opportunity for beef farmers unlike any since the settlement years with the prospect of opening up provincial Crown land in the […] Read more

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U.S. seen approving Brazil fresh beef imports

By Reuters May 8, 2015

Sao Paulo | Reuters –– Brazil’s agriculture ministry said on Friday the U.S. is likely to approve imports of Brazilian fresh beef this year, after President Dilma Rousseff visits Washington in June. Brazil, the world’s top beef exporter, is already a steady exporter of cooked beef that appears in items such as canned corned beef […] Read more

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Higher U.S. beef prices ahead as grills fire up, imports cool down

By Naomi Tajitsu, Theopolis Waters May 8, 2015

Chicago/Wellington | Reuters –– Record-high U.S. beef prices will likely climb even higher this summer just as Australia and New Zealand imports dwindle under an extended drought in those countries and demand for steaks in the U.S. rises. Both countries were among the top three exporters of beef to the U.S. last year as New […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on cash prices

By Theopolis Waters May 8, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed up sharply on Friday, fuelled by better-than-expected prices for market-ready cattle, traders said. June ended 2.125 cents higher at 151.5 cents per pound, and August 1.55 cents, to 149.825 cents (all figures US$). On Friday, cash cattle in Kansas and Nebraska traded at $161 […] Read more

(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

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U.S. livestock: Profit-taking ends CME hogs’ three-day uptrend

By Theopolis Waters May 7, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures finished lower Thursday on profit-taking after three consecutive days of gains, traders said. May hogs closed 0.5 cent per pound lower at 79.85 cents, and June down 0.55 cent to 83.5 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Despite strong pork cutout values, investors were nervous about further […] Read more

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Beef packers struggle for supply numbers

Beef packers on both sides of the border are struggling to buy cattle to run their plants efficiently

By Steve Kay May 6, 2015

Few producers shed a tear when they hear of beef packers’ struggles. U.S. producers for years riled against packer consolidation, captive supply and any other perceived evil they thought packers perpetrated on the industry. Canadian producers remember only too well the large profits packers made after BSE crushed live cattle prices across the country. I […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Bullish fundamentals extend CME hog gains

By Theopolis Waters May 6, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures gained for a third straight session on Wednesday, backed by rising cash and wholesale pork prices, traders said. May hogs closed 1.35 cents higher at 80.35 cents per pound, and June was up 1.3 cents to 84.05 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Wednesday morning’s average market-ready […] Read more

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NCFA three-pronged strategy sees cattle feeders looking forward

News Roundup from the April 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff May 5, 2015

The National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) has adopted a three-pronged strategy that zeros in on research, growth and sustainability for cattle feeding in Canada to improve the competitiveness of the industry. One step in this plan is a study by Noblepath Strategic Consulting scheduled for completion late this year that will outline the potential for […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Improved beef prices take CME live cattle higher

By Theopolis Waters May 5, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Tuesday, helped by rising wholesale beef values, traders said. June ended 0.725 cent per pound higher at 151.45 cents, and August was up 0.775 cent at 149.9 cents (all figures US$). Tuesday morning’s wholesale choice beef price climbed $1.33 per hundredweight (cwt) […] 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)

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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

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Beef Cattle

Ontario looks north for more cows

U.S. seen approving Brazil fresh beef imports

Higher U.S. beef prices ahead as grills fire up, imports cool down

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on cash prices

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking ends CME hogs’ three-day uptrend

Beef packers struggle for supply numbers

U.S. livestock: Bullish fundamentals extend CME hog gains

NCFA three-pronged strategy sees cattle feeders looking forward

U.S. livestock: Improved beef prices take CME live cattle higher

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

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