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Don’t delay planning your winter feed supply

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon May 29, 2019

This past winter was challenging, particularly for those of you who experienced drought in 2018. Feed supplies were extremely tight and compounded by unseasonably cold weather in February and March. As a result, many producers had to scramble to get sufficient feed to carry their cattle through the winter. While it is too early to […] Read more

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

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall with demand uncertain due to trade fights

By Mark Weinraub May 28, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell 2.9 per cent to their lowest level in nearly three weeks on Tuesday, with concerns about demand from top buyers in focus amid a record-large supply in the U.S., traders said. The market shrugged off a U.S. Agriculture Department report from last week that […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Rising feed grains weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen May 28, 2019

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $3 lower over the past week. In some cases, calves were down $4 to as much as $6. Rising feed grain costs weighed on the overall feeder complex. Feed barley in southern Alberta traded in the range of $265-$275 per tonne delivered, […] Read more

An eight-year-old handler walks her best-in-class York Barrow pig on June 4, 2014 at World Pork Expo in Des Moines. (File photo: Reuters/Lane Hickenbottom)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Canada, U.S. plan trade zones for whenever swine fever hits

By GFM Staff May 25, 2019

Federal officials in Canada and the U.S. have agreed on zone defense, so to speak, to allow safe trade of hogs and pork products if African swine fever should turn up in hogs in either country. Canada’s chief veterinary officer Dr. Jaspinder Komal and U.S. CVO Dr. Jack Shere said Wednesday the two countries have […] Read more

CME July 2019 lean hog futures with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs limit down on continued export uncertainty

By Karl Plume May 24, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures fell sharply on Friday on weak pork prices and concerns about export demand as trade tensions have increased between the U.S. and China, the world’s largest hog and pork market. Traders squared positions ahead of the long Memorial Day holiday weekend due to the […] Read more

When roping calves during processing, ropers should be experienced and consistent.

Cow-Calf, Features

Tapping into animal behaviour while processing calves

Cattle handlers must be willing to learn from experience and the knowledge of others

By Bruce Derksen May 23, 2019

With calving season coming to a close for many producers, it is time to plan an efficient and safe branding and processing day for the calves. It is important that cows and calves are handled calmly and with as little stress as possible to reduce negative impacts on their health and productivity, plus make the […] Read more

(Deyana Robova photo/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs mixed as trade war anxiety overshadows export data

By Karl Plume May 23, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures traded on both sides of previous levels on Thursday and closed mixed as the market weighed ample hog supplies against some signs of improved pork export demand. Hog traders were encouraged by large pork purchases by China and Mexico in weekly U.S. Department of […] Read more

Features, Livestock

Negotiating a workable pasture rental agreement

A variety of factors can make pasture rental rates difficult to calculate

By Bruce Derksen May 22, 2019

There are many considerations when renting or leasing pasture for cattle. What is the fair and proper way to decide on a payment method? Should there be other considerations such as a drought clause included in case of a dry year? What about fencing and insurance costs? Who should be responsible for the care and […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures erode on China trade tensions

By Karl Plume May 22, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures drifted lower on Wednesday and touched a one-week low as the market was pressured by concerns that the U.S.-China trade war is far from resolution. Traders did not expect any significant Chinese buying of U.S. pork in weekly export sales data due to be […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. livestock: Hogs, cattle drop as rains seen denting grilling demand

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News May 21, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle and lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closed mostly lower on Tuesday as both markets were pressured by worries that wet weather around large parts of the country would disrupt demand for pork and beef. Above-normal rains are expected across much of the western and […] 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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Don’t delay planning your winter feed supply

U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall with demand uncertain due to trade fights

Klassen: Rising feed grains weigh on feeder market

Canada, U.S. plan trade zones for whenever swine fever hits

U.S. livestock: Hogs limit down on continued export uncertainty

Tapping into animal behaviour while processing calves

U.S. livestock: Hogs mixed as trade war anxiety overshadows export data

Negotiating a workable pasture rental agreement

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures erode on China trade tensions

U.S. livestock: Hogs, cattle drop as rains seen denting grilling demand

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