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U.S. livestock: Cattle climb higher out of long weekend

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 7, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Monday, hitting fresh highs in the feeder market after the Independence Day weekend while live cattle lagged to the upside. August feeder cattle futures were up by 4.225 cents per pound at 313.725 cents per pound. The August live cattle contract gained 1.850 cents per […] Read more

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attend a meeting with G7 leaders and guests, at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Livestock, News, Reuters

Dairy supply management could sour Canada-US trade talks

Recent legislation may not keep negotiators from discussing supply management, experts say

By Ed White, Reuters July 3, 2025

Supply-managed Canadian dairy could be a sticking point in trade negotiations with the U.S.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain

By Geralyn Wichers July 2, 2025

Chicago cattle futures rebounded on Wednesday after dropping on Tuesday over news the U.S. Department of Agriculture would gradually reopen borders to Mexican cattle imports.

A cow’s and calf’s status are intertwined – healthy cows generally produce healthy calves.

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Vet advice

Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke July 2, 2025

One of the remarkable events of the past century related to ranching has been the genetic evolution of brood cows. The industry moved from scrawny Texas Longhorn-crosses with 25 per cent calf crops to hardy European and English hybrids producing 90 to 95 per cent calf crops with offspring weighing upwards of 50 per cent […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Turkey shuts livestock markets to control foot and mouth disease

By Reuters July 2, 2025

Turkey said on Wednesday it will shut down all livestock marketplaces to control the spread of highly contagious foot and mouth disease.

Cattle at a feedlot near North Platte, Nebraska. (AndrewLinscott/iStock/Getty Images)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure

By Karl Plume, Reuters June 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall

By Geralyn Wichers June 30, 2025

Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices

By Jerry Klassen June 30, 2025

For the week ending June 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Volumes moving through the ring were limited and the quality was quite variable.

After years of drought, many are working to revitalize their pastures. Knowing the ins and outs of perennials can help.

Beef Cattle, Grazing, Pasture

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Knowing how perennial plants function can help producers make better decisions

By Bruce Derksen June 30, 2025

Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer and degrade, resulting in the loss of valuable forage, soil erosion and diminished fertility. Drought effects linger, affecting land and plant life productivity even after the rains return. Effective management strategies are essential to support […] Read more

Livestock

Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia

Movement controls placed around two commercial pigeon operations

By Kristy Nudds June 27, 2025

Newcastle disease has been detected on two commercial pigeon operations in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a June 19 notice to industry it’s the first time the virus has been detected in a commercial operation in Canada since 1973.

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U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise to new highs on tight supply, strong cash prices

U.S. grains: Soybeans slip on profit-taking, China trade worries

Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC

Livestock

U.S. livestock: Cattle climb higher out of long weekend

Dairy supply management could sour Canada-US trade talks

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain

Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows

Turkey shuts livestock markets to control foot and mouth disease

USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall

Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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