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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rise as weather crimps supply

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News February 4, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures gained for a third straight day on Wednesday, with packers eyeing fewer available cattle as the U.S. Plains digs out from wintry weather, traders said. They said that while some processors have resumed normal operations, others still found it difficult to get employees and cattle […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets

Canada signs Trans-Pacific Partnership

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 3, 2016

Trade ministers from the 12 countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership have signed their trade agreement, committing them to take the deal to their home governments for review and/or approval. The deal, which Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland signed on Canada’s behalf on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand, is expected to see tariffs on Canadian products in […] Read more

Cow-Calf, Livestock

Calving: Seek help if you suspect a uterine torsion

By Roy Lewis Dvm February 3, 2016

Perhaps because a uterine torsion is a very rare type of malpresentation it is often difficult for producers to recognize. If we can recognize them, and quickly get help, the majority of these calves can be saved. It’s important that you don’t make the mistake of attempting to pull these calves yourself. I have never […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Weather market underpins CME live cattle

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News February 2, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose modestly on Tuesday, helped by inclement weather in the western corn belt that delayed delivery of livestock to packing plants, said traders. Blizzard conditions in the central U.S. shut down some Cargill and Tyson Foods beef and pork processing plants in the region, company […] Read more

Comment/Columns, Livestock

Kenyon: Set up a proactive cash flow

A few financial tips for a smoother-running operation

By Steve Kenyon February 2, 2016

I have said it before and I’ll say it again. Production practices are not the most important part of my business. Intensive cell grazing or bale grazing cannot make or break my business alone. The business side to my ranch is much more important. To see if a production practice is viable for my operation […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

By Jerry Klassen February 2, 2016

Feedlot operators continue to pull in the reins on replacement cattle purchases because another month-end budget for the bank does not look healthy. Alberta sales barns experienced a soft tone, with sales $4 to $6 below week-ago while eastern Prairie regions received spillover support from U.S. markets. Manitoba markets were notably $3 to $8 higher […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Georgia to accept Canadian breeding cattle, hogs

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 2, 2016

Canada may be able to move up to $2.5 million more in live breeding cattle and live breeding swine to the Black Sea region each year, with new market access to Georgia. The former Soviet country’s government will allow imports of Canadian breeding cattle and hogs effective immediately, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Trade Minister […] Read more

Livestock, Weather

Drought-related tax deferral zones expand in West

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 2, 2016

More livestock producers in the West who had to sell breeding stock due to drought in the 2015 tax year will be able to defer some or most of that income at tax time. Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Tuesday announced more designated areas in all four western provinces where producers will be eligible […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end higher after rocky session

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News February 1, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures gained moderately on Monday, following an up-and-down session that was ultimately supported by last week’s cash price strength, traders said. February live cattle closed up 0.375 cent/lb., to 135.675 cents, and April ended 0.425 cent higher at 134.425 (all figures US$). “It is a tough […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs

Tim Hortons, Burger King to move toward cage-free eggs

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 1, 2016

The owner of Canadian coffee-and-donut giant Tim Hortons and North America’s No. 2 burger chain, Burger King, has reset its goal to take the chains’ egg supplies “cage-free.” Restaurant Brands International, the parent firm for the two chains since their merger in late 2014, announced Monday it will move to 100 per cent cage-free eggs for […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

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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: CME live cattle rise as weather crimps supply

Canada signs Trans-Pacific Partnership

Calving: Seek help if you suspect a uterine torsion

U.S. livestock: Weather market underpins CME live cattle

Kenyon: Set up a proactive cash flow

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

Georgia to accept Canadian breeding cattle, hogs

Drought-related tax deferral zones expand in West

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end higher after rocky session

Tim Hortons, Burger King to move toward cage-free eggs

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