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U.S. livestock: Cattle jump on gains in cash prices, wholesale beef

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News March 15, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose about one per cent on Wednesday, rebounding from declines in the previous session on the back of higher cash cattle trades in the southern U.S. Plains, traders and analysts said. Beef packers paid higher values for cattle to take advantage of big profit margins […] Read more

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Pacific trade pact countries seek ‘progressive’ way forward

By Antonio De la Jara, Rosalba O'Brien March 15, 2017

Vina Del Mar, Chile | Reuters — The remaining members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are seeking a way forward on the trade pact, they said on Wednesday, as some emphasized the need for deals to address concerns about workers’ rights and other issues. The TPP, which originally covered some 40 per cent of global […] Read more

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U.S. Catholics allowed corned beef on Paddy’s Friday

By Theopolis Waters March 15, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — In recent weeks, the U.S. meat industry has found itself wrestling with a culinary conundrum: Would American Roman Catholics be able to eat corned beef this St. Patrick’s Day? Traditionally in the U.S., the Feast of St. Patrick — a celebration of Irish culture, and renowned for all things green — […] Read more

Crops, Livestock

What should be in the next Ag Policy Framework?

By John Greig March 15, 2017

Canada’s farm leaders aren’t expecting any major changes of direction in the next Agriculture Policy Framework, but they are pushing to get important refinements in place by the July federal-provincial agriculture ministers’ conference.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle decline on profit-taking

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News March 14, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures declined on Tuesday, with live cattle easing one per cent as traders locked in profits following recent steep gains and amid uncertainty over how cash markets would develop this week, traders and analysts said. Lean hog futures climbed to a three-week high at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, boosted[...]
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Former deputy U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer, shown here in 2007, is President Donald Trump’s pick for the USTR job. (Dole Institute of Politics via YouTube)

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Trump’s trade nominee pledges tough enforcement

By David Lawder March 14, 2017

Washington | Reuters — U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for the top trade negotiator on Tuesday pledged an “America First” strategy to aggressively enforce U.S. laws and trade deals to stop unfair imports and push China to scrap excess factory capacity. Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative nominee, told senators at his confirmation hearing that[...]
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Cow-Calf, Livestock

Meconium staining of newborn calves is a red flag

This spring think of meconium as an early warning sign of many things

By Roy Lewis Dvm March 14, 2017

As a veterinarian over the past 35 years I’ve been called many times to assist with difficult calvings or malpresentations that resulted in meconium (first manure) stained calves. The jury is still out on what causes this and what we should do about it. Veterinarians have many opinions on this topic, as it is a[...]
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JBS sees margins up in 2017 as feed, cattle costs fall

By Brad Haynes, Paula Laier March 14, 2017

Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS SA expects profit margins to improve over the course of this year, CEO Wesley Batista said on Tuesday, as lower cattle and feed costs and healthier markets ease the pressures that hurt 2016 results. JBS shares rose two per cent in Sao Paulo despite lower-than-expected earnings[...]
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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on healthy margin structure

By Jerry Klassen March 14, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle jumped $3-$5 on average last week, with 800-plus-lb. yearlings trading as much as $8 higher. Historically high finishing margins finally resonated with feedlot operators and a precarious attitude from recent weeks was thrown by the wayside. Order buyers were inundated with interest as bids were relatively firm across the Prairies. Adverse[...]
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U.S. livestock: Cattle choppy amid weak cash market, tight supply

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U.S. livestock: Cattle choppy amid weak cash market, tight supply

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U.S. livestock: Cattle jump on gains in cash prices, wholesale beef

Pacific trade pact countries seek ‘progressive’ way forward

U.S. Catholics allowed corned beef on Paddy’s Friday

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U.S. livestock: Cattle decline on profit-taking

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JBS sees margins up in 2017 as feed, cattle costs fall

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on healthy margin structure

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