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CME December 2019 lean hogs with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. livestock: Hogs drop as China delegation cancels farm visits

By Tom Polansek September 20, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures dropped to their lowest prices in more than a week on Friday as a Chinese agriculture delegation scrapped U.S. farm visits planned to build goodwill during trade talks next week. The canceled trips to Montana and Nebraska raised concerns that the U.S.-China trade war may drag on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features

Determination the crucial ingredient to TK Ranch’s success

This Alberta ranch has seen its share of tough times but the Biggs family keeps moving forward

By Kelly Sidoryk September 20, 2019

The challenges and hardships encountered by the pioneers in the short grass prairie of central Alberta are difficult for us in modern day agriculture to fathom. But the direct marketing storyline for Dylan and Colleen Biggs of TK Ranch near Coronation, Alta., has distinct parallels. Overcoming adversity, challenges beyond one’s control and constant change are […] Read more

CME October 2019 feeder cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle near six-week high

By Tom Polansek September 19, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. feeder cattle and live cattle futures hit their highest prices since August on Thursday, supported by strength in the cash market, before ending mixed. Cash cattle had set the firmer tone on Wednesday, trading for $101/cwt in Texas and Kansas, up from a range of $97-$100 in Texas last week […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock, Reuters

Safety advocates sound alarm over new U.S. hog slaughter rules

By Tom Polansek September 19, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. food safety and the health of plant workers will be at risk from new federal rules that allow meat companies to slaughter hogs as fast as they want and shift the role of government inspectors, food and environmental advocates said on Tuesday. The warnings about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s […] Read more

According to the report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a half-billion people already live in places turning to desert, and soil is being lost between 10 and 100 times faster than it is being produced.

Livestock, Vet advice

Reading the U.N. report on climate change and food supply

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke September 18, 2019

Everyone involved with livestock industries should be aware of what the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in their latest report. First, it’s important to recognize the existence of this enormous and noteworthy group of international scientists, experts, advisors, authors, editors and reviewers. Then, more importantly, to understand the message incorporated in […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures top one-month peaks

By Tom Polansek September 18, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle futures jumped to their highest prices since August on Wednesday as traders predicted that cash prices will also increase. October live cattle futures closed up 1.025 cents at 100.375 cents/lb. at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). October feeder cattle advanced 1.1 cents to 138.4 cents/lb. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer demand

By Jerry Klassen September 18, 2019

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4-$6 lower on average; calves were down $5 to as much as $10 in some cases. U.S. feeder cattle markets were also down $5-$8 from seven days earlier. The extended period of negative feeding margins appears to be taking a toll on the feeder market. […] Read more

(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Hog market at seasonal lows, turnaround expected

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 17, 2019

MarketsFarm — The Canadian hog market may be at its seasonal lows, but tightening worldwide supplies should underpin values over the next few months. “We’re at a seasonal time of year when prices move lower,” said Brad Marceniuk, livestock economist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, pointing to higher U.S. slaughter numbers and a slowdown in North American […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs fall from gains as cash prices ease

By Tom Polansek September 17, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures tumbled on Tuesday, with the most-active contract dropping by the daily maximum, due to weak cash prices and technical selling, traders said. Pork cutout values eased for carcasses, loins, bellies and other products, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates. December lean hog futures dropped the daily […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise on expectations for Chinese buying

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News September 16, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures climbed to their highest price since July on Monday on expectations for Chinese buying, while technical selling pushed down cattle futures. Meat traders anticipate China will increase pork imports to offset an expected shortage caused by an outbreak of African swine fever, a fatal pig virus that […] 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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U.S. livestock: Hogs drop as China delegation cancels farm visits

Determination the crucial ingredient to TK Ranch’s success

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle near six-week high

Safety advocates sound alarm over new U.S. hog slaughter rules

Reading the U.N. report on climate change and food supply

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures top one-month peaks

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer demand

Hog market at seasonal lows, turnaround expected

U.S. livestock: Hogs fall from gains as cash prices ease

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise on expectations for Chinese buying

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