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U.S. livestock: Cattle advance on cash market optimism

By Reuters, GFM Network News July 5, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures rebounded from early-session weakness on Tuesday to close higher for the fifth time in six trading sessions on expectations for firm cash cattle prices this week. Feeder cattle futures also climbed, drawing some support from sharply lower corn prices, while lean hogs ended mixed. Cattle futures markets […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Cull cow transport study offers some surprises

By Debbie Furber July 5, 2016

A recently published Alberta study on the transport of cull cows during winter upturns some previous findings on causes of bruising, as well as common industry beliefs about boarding over some of the ventilation holes in stock trailers during cold-weather travel. The study gives the first indication that issues in cull-cow transport may be related […] Read more

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker — shown here at right with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last November — has taken the EU’s free trade pact with Canada off the fast track by allowing each EU member nation’s parliament to ratify the deal. (PM.gc.ca)

Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

EU bows to pressure, gives member parliaments say in Canada trade deal

By robin-emmott July 5, 2016

Brussels | Reuters –– The European Commission bowed to pressure to give Europe’s parliaments the right to ratify a landmark free-trade deal with Canada, a decision meant to address public concerns but which could wreck Europe’s broader trade strategy. In the face of popular suspicion about secretive trade deals benefiting big companies, Commission President Jean-Claude […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

By Jerry Klassen July 5, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Many auction barns are in holiday mode and the shortened holiday week further shrunk market activity. In any case, feedlot operations on both sides of the border are focused on selling fed cattle and assessing current financial damage rather than bringing in replacements. The […] Read more

The Beef Cattle Research Council will present Bov-Innovation on Wednesday, August 10.

Livestock, Research

Bov-Innovation: Putting Theory into Practice

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen July 4, 2016

There is no shortage of beef industry conferences, workshops and meetings for Canadian beef producers to attend throughout the year. These have included the Canfax forum, the Canada Beef forum, Cattlemen’s Young Leaders forums, industry golf tournaments, tours, national, provincial and breed association meetings, the International Livestock Congress, and many more. Although they are valuable […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle ease on profit-taking but gain for week

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News July 2, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures fell more than one per cent on Friday, snapping their longest streak of gains in a month as investors locked in profits ahead of the three-day July 4 holiday weekend, traders said. Feeder cattle futures also slumped in a profit-taking setback while lean hogs were narrowly mixed […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up fourth straight day

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News June 30, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures extended a winning streak to four sessions on Thursday with help from better-than-expected cash prices and firm wholesale beef values, traders said. June live cattle, which expired at noon CT, closed 1.1 cents/lb. higher at 120 cents (all figures US$). Most actively traded August ended […] Read more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 28. (PMO photo by Adam Scotti)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Canadian beef follows tricky paths to international markets

By Dave Sims June 30, 2016

CNS Canada — Canadian beef continues to find its way to markets around the world, but while a new deal with Mexico has brought smiles to the cattle industry, questions remain surrounding Canada’s proposed trade deal with the European Union. Britain’s recent referendum to exit the European Union has thrown into question whether the Comprehensive […] Read more

Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

EU farming chief wants rapid Brexit talks, plans new dairy aid

By Michael Hogan June 30, 2016

Hannover, Germany | Reuters — Europe’s agriculture industry, already grappling with a dairy crisis, wants rapid talks about Britain’s exit from the European Union to minimise disruption, EU farming commissioner Phil Hogan said on Thursday. “Farmers know better than anyone that you need stability and certainty to plan for the future,” Hogan said in a […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cash optimism lifts live cattle third straight day

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News June 29, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose for a third day in a row on Wednesday, with help from expectations of steady or better cash prices by week’s end, traders said. June live cattle, which expires on Thursday, closed 1.825 cents/lb. higher at 118.9 cents. Most actively traded August ended up […] 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: Cattle advance on cash market optimism

Cull cow transport study offers some surprises

EU bows to pressure, gives member parliaments say in Canada trade deal

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

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U.S. livestock: Cattle ease on profit-taking but gain for week

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up fourth straight day

Canadian beef follows tricky paths to international markets

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U.S. livestock: Cash optimism lifts live cattle third straight day

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