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Calculating livestock appreciation and depreciation

News Roundup from the February 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Steve Kenyon February 23, 2018

Most farmers understand depreciation, right? When you buy a new pickup, it depreciates rather quickly once you drive it off the lot. Your tractor will depreciate over time as well as the rest of your equipment. Your accountant will depreciate your assets each year in your books. Pretty straightforward, but there are a few places where […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Producers vote down Ontario beef checkoff increase

By John Greig February 22, 2018

A bid to increase the checkoff paid by Ontario’s beef farmers to Beef Farmers of Ontario was quashed when it failed to get the 66 per cent support it needed for approval. Why it matters: Beef Farmers of Ontario pulled from its reserves to fund at close-to $1 million deficit in 2017 and was planning […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

By Dave Sims February 22, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of available barley and steady rise in feed corn prices has pushed the market higher in southern Alberta. According to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, barley prices have risen from $220 per tonne, since the start of February, to the current price of $230 per tonne. “The […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses

By Reuters February 22, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Thursday lost ground for a second day in a row, weighed down by lower cash prices and an increased supply outlook, traders said. They said sell stops and fund liquidation contributed to market declines. Some investors adjusted positions before the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […] Read more

Livestock, Nutrition

What happened to the vitamin supply?

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon February 21, 2018

Many of you are likely aware that the feed industry is facing a critical shortage of vitamins A and E. This shortage is the result of a fire in October at a processing plant in Germany owned by BASF, one of the global leaders in the provision of vitamins for humans and livestock. The damaged […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle stumble on profit-taking, lower cash trades

By Michael Hirtzer February 21, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures notched their largest daily losses in nearly a month on Wednesday, pressured by profit-taking and weaker trades in U.S. Plains cash cattle markets, traders said. Feeder cattle futures fell nearly two per cent and lean hogs ebbed from their session highs, with each easing in […] Read more

2017 Saskatchewan Simmental Association Commercial Breeder of the Year.

Beef Cattle, News, Purely Purebred

Purebred Breeders of the Year awarded

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the February 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar February 20, 2018

At Canadian Western Agribition, the Saskatchewan Simmental Association recognized their Commercial and Purebred Breeders of the Year. Black Gold Simmental made up of the Noble family, Randy and Vanessa Noble and sons Ryley and Toby, was awarded the 2017 Purebred Breeder of the Year and Andy Hofer from Spring Creek Colony, 2017 Commercial Breeder of […] Read more

(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally from four-month lows on fund buying

By Michael Hirtzer February 20, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hogs climbed 1.7 per cent on Tuesday, rallying on technical and investment fund buying after falling to more than four-month lows last week, traders and analysts said. Rising wholesale pork prices also bolstered hog futures amid expectations the meat was becoming more competitive with more pricier beef cuts. Live […] Read more

Barley, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle prices jolt feeder market

By Jerry Klassen February 20, 2018

Feeder cattle markets came alive last week as fed cattle prices took a fortuitous bounce. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $276-$279 on a dressed basis, up approximately $4 from week-ago levels. Improving beef demand enhanced wholesale beef prices, which quickly spilt over into the cattle complex. Compared to last week, […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

KFC closes most U.K. stores due to chicken shortage

By Reuters February 19, 2018

London | Reuters — Fast-food chain KFC said on Monday it had been forced to close hundreds of its British stores because of a shortage of chicken. The problem arose at the weekend after the chain switched its delivery contract to DHL, forcing the majority of its 900 outlets in Britain to shut. “We’ve brought […] Read more

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Calculating livestock appreciation and depreciation

Producers vote down Ontario beef checkoff increase

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses

What happened to the vitamin supply?

U.S. livestock: Cattle stumble on profit-taking, lower cash trades

Purebred Breeders of the Year awarded

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally from four-month lows on fund buying

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle prices jolt feeder market

KFC closes most U.K. stores due to chicken shortage

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