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New livestock transport rules include grace period for all sectors

By Dave Bedard December 20, 2019

Enforcement of new federal rules for livestock transport, due to take effect Feb. 20, will focus on handler education and awareness for the first two years — and across all affected livestock species, not just cattle. The now-amended Humane Transportation of Animals regulations are meant to focus on the time frames during which animals are […] Read more

The USDA building in Washington, D.C. (Art Wager/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock, Reuters

Fictional nation Wakanda removed from USDA trade list

By Reuters, GFM Network News December 20, 2019

Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it removed the fictional country of Wakanda from an online list of nations that have free trade agreements with the United States on Thursday. The Kingdom of Wakanda is the home of Black Panther, the Marvel superhero, and is portrayed in comic books and the 2018 […] Read more

A file photo of roosters at the World Cockfighting Championship in Cali, Colombia on March 22, 2013, an event featuring competitors from Peru, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Ecuador among other countries. (File photo: Reuters/Jaime Saldarriaga)

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Puerto Rico cries foul over U.S. Congress’s cockfighting ban

By Reuters December 19, 2019

San Juan | Reuters — An attempt by the U.S. Congress to ban cockfighting in Puerto Rico has set off a debate about animal cruelty, put thousands of jobs at risk and sparked a possible power struggle between the U.S. territory’s government and Washington. The 500-year-old tradition of cockfighting in Puerto Rico was due to […] Read more

Tyler Fewings believes lifelong learning is vital in today’s beef industry.

Beef Cattle, Features

The challenge of starting a cattle ranch from scratch

Thinking outside the box, taking advice from mentors and old-fashioned hard work are vital to tackling challenges, say farm advisors

By Jeff Melchior December 19, 2019

While there are plenty of exceptions, beef operations have traditionally been cross-generational family businesses. There’s a good reason for that: while inheriting land doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve hit a home run, it at least puts you on a base. But what about those young, hopeful beef producers who want to get in the game but […] Read more

CME February 2020 lean hogs with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures rise on pork shipments to China

By Tom Polansek December 19, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures strengthened on Thursday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported shipments of U.S. pork to China last week reached their highest in at least 10 months. Traders and analysts are focusing on exports to China because it is the world’s top pork consumer and has lost about half […] Read more

How can you ensure your cows get an adequate supply of fat-soluble vitamins, particularly during late pregnancy and early lactation?

Livestock, Nutrition

Vitamins to consider when cattle feeding

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon December 18, 2019

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to discuss winter feeding programs with numerous cow-calf producers across the country. One positive trend that I have noticed from these discussions is the widespread acceptance of mineral feeding. However, when it comes to vitamins, there seems to be confusion or in some cases skepticism about the […] Read more

CME February 2020 live cattle with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle retreat from contract highs

By Tom Polansek December 18, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures ended mostly lower on Wednesday as the market retreated from contract highs reached this week. Feeder cattle and hog futures were also mostly weaker. Analysts predict meat packers such as Tyson Foods and JBS USA will buy fewer cattle over the next two weeks because Christmas and […] Read more

The Maritime Beef Sector Development and Expansion Strategy calls for increasing the regional herd by 20,000 head in the next 10 years.

Beef Cattle, Features

Maritimes working on strategy to grow the beef herd

While access to land, grass and forages support beef production in the Maritimes, the industry must overcome other barriers

By Lois Harris December 17, 2019

The Maritimes beef industry may be small but the quality is high and there’s plenty of opportunity for growth, according to Amy Higgins. “We have lots of access to grass and forages,” says Higgins. “And generally, land costs are much lower here than, say, Ontario.” Higgins and her family run a small purebred Black Angus […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

By Jerry Klassen December 17, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher on average. For the second week in a row, the markets were quite variable across the Prairies but shorter-keep yearlings appeared to lead the charge higher. In Alberta, quality 900-lb. steers were once again touching the $190 level and 800-lb.-plus steers […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle, hogs mixed on trade detail uncertainty

By P.J. Huffstutter December 17, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures slipped on Tuesday, as uncertainty about details from the U.S.-China “Phase 1” trade agreement continued to make the market nervous, brokers said. Meanwhile, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle futures continued to consolidate after Friday’s big price rally in the wake of the trade agreement news. […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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New livestock transport rules include grace period for all sectors

Fictional nation Wakanda removed from USDA trade list

Puerto Rico cries foul over U.S. Congress’s cockfighting ban

The challenge of starting a cattle ranch from scratch

U.S. livestock: Hog futures rise on pork shipments to China

Vitamins to consider when cattle feeding

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle retreat from contract highs

Maritimes working on strategy to grow the beef herd

Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

U.S. livestock: CME cattle, hogs mixed on trade detail uncertainty

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