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Dan Darling heads up the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

By Debbie Furber March 14, 2016

To be known in beef industry circles as Dan Darling, vice-president and now president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), is a privilege, Darling acknowledges. To be known in his hometown area around Castleton, Ont., and at cattle shows as Dan Darling, dad of Carolyn, Julie and Margaret, is an honour. “I think I get […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle spike on cash price hopes

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News March 11, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures peaked at a four-month high on Friday, fueled by short-covering in anticipation of strong market-ready, or cash, cattle prices later on Friday, traders said. April ended 1.5 cents/lb. higher at 139.8, and June closed up 0.925 cent/lb. to 128.55 (all figures US$). Cash cattle bids […] Read more

A+W, which sources eggs from this production facility, said it plans to source its eggs from hens in open-barn housing and raised without use of antibiotics. (CNW Group/A+W Restaurants)

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs

A+W ups ante on layer hen housing

By Dave Bedard March 11, 2016

Having already pledged to source eggs from hens in enriched housing and raised without use of antibiotics, burger chain A+W now plans to get all its eggs from hens in open housing. The Vancouver-based income fund said Wednesday that despite having “no open-barn housing options available” today that meet its antibiotic-free requirement, it plans to […] Read more

Whenever the buyer wavers because of uncertainty, Canadian food producers and processors hold their breath.

Livestock, Straight from the hip

What does it take for farmers to earn public trust?

By Brenda Schoepp March 11, 2016

As a followup to the last column we ask the question: What does it take to earn public trust? A few initiatives are underway to answer that question and address the concerns that consumers have already expressed. It is not that the public does not mistrust farmers — they just don’t know them. The rural […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cash outlook drives CME live cattle higher

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News March 10, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures finished sharply higher on Thursday, driven by short-covering and recent run up in wholesale beef prices, traders said. April ended 1.525 cents/lb. higher at 138.3, and June closed up 1.325 cents/lb. to 127.625 (all figures US$). The morning’s wholesale choice beef price climbed $1.36/cwt from […] Read more

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Federal rules arrive on halal food claims

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 10, 2016

Any food marketed in Canada as certified halal in its labeling or ads will have to include the name of its halal certifying body, starting next month. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Wednesday the two-year grace period it launched in 2014 for halal labelling and advertising requirements will end April 4. Past that […] Read more

(National Pork Board (U.S.) photo via ARS/USDA)

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U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs surge amid summer grilling questions

By P.J. Huffstutter, GFM Network News March 10, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures for animals set to be delivered in July and August surged to all-new contract highs on Wednesday, as investors bet on tighter supplies being available for the summer grilling season. Demand from pork packers was a bit hit and miss, said one cash hog dealer […] Read more

KAY-R Charolais bred KAYR Patent 748B was named Reserve Champion Charolais Bull at the Fort Worth show. Congratulations go out to Oklahoma Bovine Genetics, Dismukes Ranch, Beaman Cattle Company and KAY-R Charolais.

Livestock, Purely Purebred

KAY-R Charolais named Reserve Champion Charolais Bull

Purely Purebred: News about you from the March 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar March 9, 2016

This year at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference, the Saskatchewan Livestock Association Honour Scroll was presented to Bob and Gail Switzer of Sandy Bar Angus, Aneroid; Ivan and Mary Muri of Muridale Shorthorns, Swift Current and Bill Young from Lumsden, Sask., a retired Simmental breeder and co-founder of Young’s Farm Equipment. The prestigious award has […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen March 9, 2016

The prolonged period of negative feeding margins continues to set a tone in the feeder market. Alberta packers were buying limited numbers of fed cattle this past week with dressed sales in the range of $280 to $283, down nearly $10-$14 from two weeks ago. This appears to have spilled over into the feeder market, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Cargill moves to cut antibiotic use in cattle by 20 per cent

By Reuters March 9, 2016

Reuters — Cargill, a top U.S. meat processor, is trimming the use of antibiotics in its cattle supply amid concerns among some doctors and consumers about risks to humans from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The company on Feb. 26 started eliminating 20 per cent of antibiotics deemed important for human medicine and farm animals from its four […] 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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Dan Darling heads up the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle spike on cash price hopes

A+W ups ante on layer hen housing

U.S. livestock: Cash outlook drives CME live cattle higher

Federal rules arrive on halal food claims

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs surge amid summer grilling questions

KAY-R Charolais named Reserve Champion Charolais Bull

Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

Cargill moves to cut antibiotic use in cattle by 20 per cent

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