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Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen April 6, 2015

Western Canada’s feeder cattle prices traded $3 to $5 higher over the past week, with lighter weight categories under 700 pounds jumping $8 to $10 in some cases. Renewed buying interest surfaced based on strength in Alberta fed cattle prices, which traded as high as $198. Improving feedlot margins in the nearby and deferred positions […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures end down, hogs up

By Meredith Davis April 6, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed lower on Monday pressured by concerns about consumer demand and a seasonal uptick in supply, while last week’s higher cash trade limited losses, analysts and traders said. April closed 0.575 cent per pound lower at 162.45 cents and June closed 1.625 cents/lb. lower at 151.75 […] Read more

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Silverbend Ranch shines again

Forages and livestock restore health to a badly eroded farm in Manitoba

By Duncan Morrison April 2, 2015

The moon shines on the bend in the meandering Assiniboine River and reflects a shimmering silver glimmer that illuminates the lush riverside and well up the gently sloped hill toward the farmhouse. Thus the name Silverbend Ranch, or so the story goes. But while the moon may glisten at night, things weren’t always so shiny […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end up, hogs mixed

By Meredith Davis April 2, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed higher on Thursday as expectations of steady-to-higher cash trade later this week lifted futures, traders said. April closed 1.225 cents per pound higher at 163.025 cents and June closed 1.15 cents/lb. higher at 153.375 cents (all figures US$). “The market is anticipating better cash cattle […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures mixed

By Meredith Davis April 1, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange front-month live cattle closed higher on Wednesday, supported by the anticipation of steady to higher cash trade later this week, traders said. April closed 0.5 cents per pound higher at 161.825 cents and June closed 0.05 cent lower at 152.275 cents (all figures US$). Last week, cash cattle […] Read more

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Hot water treatment of beef trim

By Reynold Bergen March 31, 2015

Combating bacteria would be simple if they stayed on the surface of beef. In that case, nearly any spray or wash could contact and kill the bacteria or wash them off. But beef isn’t smooth. Shallow cuts and cracks crisscrossing the meat surface can hide and protect bacteria. Killing these hidden bacteria is not simple. […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures finish lower

By Theopolis Waters March 31, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed lower Tuesday on profit-taking on the final trading session of the quarter, traders said. April closed 1.175 cents per pound lower at 161.325 cents, and June 0.65 cent lower at 152.325 cents (all figures US$). In a trading strategy known as bear spreading, investors sold […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle jump $4 to $6 in West

By Jerry Klassen March 30, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices jumped $4-$6 over the past week as strengthening feeding margins enhanced buying interest for replacement cattle. Noticeable gains were noted in eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba early in the week and Alberta markets followed the charge higher. Cattle buyers in southwestern Manitoba reported mixed steers averaging 900 pounds readily trading from […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME hogs close firm after USDA report

By Theopolis Waters March 30, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs gained modestly on Monday, helped by short-covering and deferred-month buying pegged to Friday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture quarterly hog report, traders said. Last Friday’s report showed active herd expansion during the December-February quarter that slowed as producer profits waned. Nearby hog futures bounced around throughout the […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME hogs mixed before USDA report

By Theopolis Waters March 27, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures settled narrowly mixed Friday on positioning prior to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly hog report at 2 p.m. CT, traders said. Analysts expect Friday’s report to confirm active herd expansion during the last quarter. April and May closed up 0.15 cent per pound, to […] Read more

Interest in biological crop inputs continues to grow

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans extend losses as Midwest weather looks crop-friendly

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit fresh peaks on shrinking supplies, strong cash prices

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Interest in biological crop inputs continues to grow

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans extend losses as Midwest weather looks crop-friendly

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit fresh peaks on shrinking supplies, strong cash prices

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Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures end down, hogs up

Silverbend Ranch shines again

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end up, hogs mixed

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures mixed

Hot water treatment of beef trim

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures finish lower

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump $4 to $6 in West

U.S. livestock: CME hogs close firm after USDA report

U.S. livestock: CME hogs mixed before USDA report

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