Cattle futures jumped at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday on concerns over frigid temperatures that threaten U.S. herds, analysts said.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as icy weather threatens US herds
Lean hog futures also finished higher
Agribition sees highest attendance in 18 years
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition saw a total attendance of 142,807 for the 2023 show, which took place November 20-25, 2023. This number is the highest attendance CWA has seen since 2005, and up 19 per cent from 2022. On the show side of things, GVR Miss Peppa 21J took the Supreme Champion female title, with heifer […] Read more
Say “Beef”— We’re taking a snapshot!
Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen
On average, $0.67 of your $2.50 Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off came to the BCRC in 2022/23. Most of these dollars support research projects and programs. But most of the BCRC staff hours are spent turning research results into producer resources. That involves collecting production information from across Canada, identifying opportunities (and barriers) to better profitability, […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Live cattle dip in nearby contract; US beef plants reopen
Deferred live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures finished stronger
Live cattle futures eased slightly in the front-month contract on Wednesday as U.S. slaughtering began to recover from disruptions due to extreme winter weather earlier this week.
VIDEO: How to manage your grazing in times of drought
The Canadian Prairies have seen their unfair share of drought conditions for a number of years and that has made for challenging conditions for both cattle producers and the plant species they feed upon. Here, Dr. Breeanna Kelln, Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and Beef Industry Research Chair in Integrated Forage Management & […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle retreat from one-month high, traders eye US weather
Lean hogs rose on hopes that U.S. cash prices had reached bottom
Live cattle futures on Monday rose to their highest level in more than a month before retreating as traders waited to see the impact of wintry weather on livestock in the central U.S.
U.S. livestock: Hogs extend gains after rally, end up 3 per cent for the week
Live cattle slipped somewhat but ended the week up 1.2 per cent
Technical buying and short covering boosted lean hog futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday, traders said, extending gains a session after the market climbed by its daily maximum.
McGrath family finds economics in sustainability
Sean McGrath explains why economic and environmental sustainability go hand-in-hand on this family’s ranch
When you aim to produce the “best beef in a better world,” you’ve got a lot on your plate. But Sean McGrath tackles the target bite by bite. Values at the root of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef have long been a part of the McGrath family’s fabric as ranchers. It’s kept them viable […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs finish weaker, set another contract low
Packers losing money processing beef due to tight supply
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures set contract lows for a second consecutive session on Wednesday under pressure from ample supplies.
Fed cattle supply tightens
The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Fed cattle The fed cattle market has struggled since peaking in September. Lower fed cattle futures, lacklustre beef demand, increased beef imports and larger carcass weights contributed to lower prices in early December. The cash market was trading $8.74/cwt under the September high with a lift time of four to seven weeks. The fed cattle […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
