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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures retreat from two-month high; cattle also fall

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Chicago | Reuters – CME Group cattle futures fell on Wednesday, as surprise deliveries in Texas showed that cash market supplies were higher than expected, traders said. Hog futures were lower, snapping a streak of four straight higher closes as traders locked in profits from the market’s move to a two-month high. CME July lean […] Read more
Kathy Larson, a research associate at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan representative for the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network, presented at the SSGA AGM about the importance of cost of production.
Cow-Calf, News

Cost of production network examines economic realities of cow-calf operations

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Cost of production was a hot topic at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association annual general meeting in early June. Kathy Larson, a research associate at the University of Saskatchewan, presented on cost of production to the conference goers. Specifically, she spoke about the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network, led by a research team at […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Barley price forecasts enhance feeder cattle demand

Recent rains nearly guarantee at least average yields

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged. Heifer and steer calves were quoted steady to $3 lower on average but the market was harder to define due to limited numbers. Small packages of calves of various quality resulted in the wide-ranging price structure. Buying interest for grassers appears to have subsided. […] Read more
Riley Bloom watches adults work with cattle from a safe distance. According to Canadian Agriculture Safety Organization (CASA), having designated “safe spaces” helps keep kids safe on the ranch.
Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, General, News

AUDIO: Tips for keeping kids safe through branding, haying and beyond

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In many areas, brandings are a community affair, with neighbours and families getting together to share food and drinks while they work. But for families attending these events, children’s safety can be a concern. Taylor Bloom, who farms south of Dismore, Sask., with her husband and two children, says that although her children are only […] Read more
File photo of cattle in a Kansas feedlot. (BeyondImages/E+/Getty Images)
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Heat, humidity kill at least 2,000 Kansas cattle, state says

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Chicago | Reuters — Extreme heat and humidity killed thousands of cattle in Kansas in recent days, the state said, and sizzling temperatures continue to threaten livestock. The deaths add pain to the U.S. cattle industry as producers have reduced herds due to drought and grappled with feed costs that climbed as Russia’s invasion of […] Read more
AUDIO: Five ‘burning questions’ for sons- and daughters-in-law facing succession
Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock

AUDIO: Five ‘burning questions’ for sons- and daughters-in-law facing succession

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The succession process for farms and ranches can be hard enough for “blood” family members. But what if you’re a son- or daughter-in-law who’s either the direct successor or their spouse? After all, you haven’t been in the family loop your entire life. There are a few “burning questions” you should ask your in-laws even […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Rains enhance demand for grass cattle

Deferred cattle futures showing strength

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged; steer calves under 700 lbs. were steady to $2 higher on average; heifer calves were steady to $5 higher. Southern Alberta, along with the western half of Alberta, received 30-40 mm of rain over the week which enhanced demand for […] Read more
File photo of raw and cooked ground beef. (Lime and Lemon Media photo via Canada Beef Inc.)
Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock

Beef sector calls for Health Canada label exception

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association wants ground beef exempted from proposed rules

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The cattle sector is less than pleased by a Health Canada proposal that would put a ‘high saturated fat’ label on retail ground beef. The proposal is part of a suite of changes proposed for Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations. As well as adding a front-of-packaging (FOP) label requirement for foods deemed by Health Canada […] Read more
Vos uses temporary poly fencing for interior corridors so she can change configurations based on weather and growing conditions.
Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

An unconventional start to a farming career

You can set aside any notion of ‘typical’ when it comes to this beef producer

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Sandra Vos raises cattle in Brant County, Ont., in a way that works best for her and her land. Her story is both inspiring and thought-provoking when it comes to expanding the concept of who can be a participant in the business. Imagine taking on learning the ins and outs of raising cattle as a […] Read more

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