Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were steady to lower on Friday, as the slaughter was behind pace.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle prices pull back
Slaughter numbers down for cattle
Knowns and unknowns for Canada’s beef industry in 2025
CCA Reports, from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
As I write this column at the beginning of the new year, I’ve reflected on the similarities between cattle production and geopolitics — and how the political world affects our sector along with the entire economy. As of this writing, there is so much uncertainty in the political world. An unpredictable president-elect is making waves […] Read more
Feed Grain Weekly: Markets uncertain after tariff delays
Corn prices could rise if tariffs are imposed
Despite the delay in U.S. President Donald Trump's planned tariffs, there is plenty of uncertainty in the Western Canadian feed grain market.
U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs higher
Strong export sales for cattle, hogs
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange dropped back on Thursday, despite strong export sales. The United States Department of Agriculture reported export sales of 24,907 tonnes for the week ended Jan. 30. That’s up 23.5 per cent from the previous week and the most since August. The April live cattle contract […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rise on strong exports
Hog exports have second best December
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were higher on Wednesday
U.S. livestock: Cattle continue downward, hogs turnaround
U.S.,China impose tariffs on each other
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were lower on Tuesday as the selloff continued.
Tariffs will be ‘devastating’
Farm groups react as U.S. inches closer to tariffs
Canadian farm groups react to Trump tariffs. The Canadian government has announced plans to impose its own tariffs on U.S. imports as soon as the American tariffs go into effect
EMC unveils Canada/U.S. trade relations service
Non-profit asks manufacturers to pose questions, provide answers
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium is opening its Member Needs Help service to all Canadian manufacturers to help them navigate the U.S./Canada trade crisis.
Canada releases list of tariffed items
Federal goverment to impose tariffs on Feb. 4
The federal government has released a list of items imported from the United States to see 25 per cent tariffs starting on Feb. 4, 2025.
Feed grain update for 2025
Market Talk with Jerry Klassen
Since Alberta barley prices made seasonal lows in September 2024, the market has been percolating higher. In early September, Lethbridge feedlots were buying feed barley for $255-$260/tonne delivered. In late December 2024, Lethbridge feedlots were buying barley for as high as $315/tonne for spot delivery. The 10-year average barley price delivered Lethbridge is around $270/tonne. […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
