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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs mostly higher on short-covering

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Chicago | Reuters — U.S. livestock futures were mostly higher on Friday, with cattle prices stabilizing after Thursday’s multiweek lows and hogs consolidating in the middle of their recent trading ranges. Most-active Chicago Mercantile Exchange August live cattle settled 0.675 cents higher at 118.175 cents/lb. (all figures US$). June live cattle futures finished 0.8 cent […] Read more
These mats woven from recycled tires are made to protect cattle from injury in high-traffic areas.
Features, Livestock

They have a mat for that

Double D's customers include packing plants, feedlots, ranches, and many other locations

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Little did Dale Goetz know that his idea for weaving treads from old tires into mats to prevent cattle injuries in high-slip areas at the family’s feedlot would eventually become the footing for Double D Family Mat Shop as well. He established the mat shop in 1995, at first hand-cutting used tires to make anti-fatigue […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Saskatchewan offers provincial pasture leases to patron groups

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Cattle producers using provincial pastures heading into the final three years of the Saskatchewan Pastures Program (SPP) will get the first chance at leasing them. The province announced in March it would wind down the SPP, kicking off a public consultation process. Based on those consultations, the province confirmed Thursday it will grant the 50 […] Read more
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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle tumble limit down

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle nearby contracts on Wednesday finished down their three cents/lb. daily price limit, hit by fund liquidation and lower preliminary cash prices, said traders. June and August closed limit down at 124.5 cents and 117.875 cents, respectively. Both contracts ended below their respective 40-day moving averages of […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, CCA reports, News

CCA Report: Our negotiating position

From the June 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The beef cattle business is an interesting one in that there are many factors at play in determining a successful year from a less successful one. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) does a lot of good work to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the industry, including advocating for responsive business risk management tools and disaster […] Read more
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Livestock, Poultry/Eggs

Workers fired following chicken abuse video

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CNS Canada — A British Columbia company tied to nationally broadcast footage of livestock abuse has laid off five workers, according to a statement from the organization Tuesday. The animal rights and vegan advocacy group responsible for capturing the video says that’s not enough, and is pursuing legal action. Employees at a Vancouver-area chicken farm […] Read more
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Dairy Cattle, Livestock

Iogo maker to ramp up drinkable yogurt production

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The yogurt-making joint venture of dairy co-ops Agropur and Agrifoods International plans to boost its drinkable yogurt output by adding another production line in Quebec’s Monteregie. Ultima Foods announced last week it will put up $10.8 million of its own funds plus a $3.6 million interest-free loan from Investissement Quebec, the investment arm of the […] Read more

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