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U.S. livestock: Profit-taking breaks CME hogs’ six-day win streak

By Theopolis Waters February 26, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs fell on Thursday for the first time in seven days, pressured by profit-taking on the eve of February’s final trading day, traders said. April futures closed 2.175 cents per pound lower at 67.15 cents, with May down 2.6 cents at 79.3 cents (all figures US$). Some […] Read more

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Starting a new year with a National Beef Strategy

By Dave Solverson February 25, 2015

The new year is always a good time for a fresh start and trying new beginnings. In the beef industry, this fresh approach came in the form of the National Beef Strategy. Officially unveiled on January 7, the National Beef Strategy is a collaborative effort by Canada’s national and provincial beef sector organizations. The strategy […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME hogs post more gains on cash prices

By Theopolis Waters February 25, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs posted their sixth straight higher settlement on Wednesday as prices for market-ready (cash) hogs edged upward, traders said. April futures closed 0.75 cent per pound higher at 69.325 cents, and May up 2.85 cents at 81.9 cents (all figures US$). Wednesday morning’s average cash hog price […] Read more

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Canada says only three per cent of beef trade hurt by ban

By Reuters February 24, 2015

Ottawa | Reuters — Markets that have closed their borders to Canadian beef after a case of mad cow disease was discovered account for just three per cent of Canadian trade, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said Tuesday. South Korea, Taiwan, Peru and Belarus have imposed trade restrictions on Canadian beef and beef products after Canada […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME hog futures rise again with cash prices

By Theopolis Waters February 24, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hogs rose for a fifth session in a row on Tuesday, helped by short-covering in response to rising prices for market-ready (cash) hogs, traders said. April futures closed 0.25 cent per pound higher at 68.575 cents, and May up 0.8 cent, to 79.05 cents (all figures […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Peru, Taiwan, Belarus ban Canadian beef over BSE case

By Reuters February 23, 2015

Reuters — Three more countries have blocked imports of Canadian beef or beef products, following Canada’s discovery of BSE earlier this month, its first in four years. Taiwan, Peru and Belarus have imposed trade restrictions on beef and/or beef products, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said on Monday in an update on its website. The […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME hogs rally on cash prices, port dispute end

By Theopolis Waters February 23, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs finished higher on Monday on strong cash prices and the resumption of cargo loading following Friday’s West Coast port labour agreement, traders said. CME hogs drew more support from the dockworker deal because the U.S. exports more pork than beef and poultry. Monday morning’s average market-ready […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

By Jerry Klassen February 21, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged this past week after a surge in buying interest earlier in February. Certain auction markets reported values $2 to $5 higher in Alberta, but other reports from Saskatchewan and Manitoba were actually a bit softer. A smaller group of exotic steers weighing just under 500 pounds sold […] Read more

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Building consistency into a seedstock Simmental operation

By Debbie Furber February 20, 2015

Attention to detail paired with a no-fuss production system have been behind the Adair family’s success in building consistency into its seedstock Simmental herd. The ranch maintains a 42-day breeding period and has a firm policy of culling open females and those that don’t bring in a seedstock-quality bull or heifer calf each year. Cows […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Ireland says China agrees to lift ban on Irish beef

By Reuters February 20, 2015

Dublin | Reuters –– China has agreed to lift its ban on Irish beef, Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny said Friday, making it the only European country to be allowed to export beef to both the U.S. and China. Ireland last month became the first European Union country to regain access to the lucrative U.S. […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Profit-taking breaks CME hogs’ six-day win streak

Starting a new year with a National Beef Strategy

U.S. livestock: CME hogs post more gains on cash prices

Canada says only three per cent of beef trade hurt by ban

U.S. livestock: CME hog futures rise again with cash prices

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U.S. livestock: CME hogs rally on cash prices, port dispute end

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