Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2 lower to $4 higher on average. Many auction barns were on holidays last week; therefore, the buying interest appeared […] Read more
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Beef cattle
Klassen: Historically high deferred live cattle futures support feeder complex
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures ease, supplies in focus
Hog futures down on technical selling
Chicago | Reuters — CME live cattle futures eased on Wednesday, after moving higher in the previous session, as traders watch for smaller supplies of market-ready cattle moving through the […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures climb on tight supplies
Supply report also bullish for hog futures
Chicago | Reuters — CME live cattle futures firmed on Tuesday, supported by lower cattle supplies and the impact of cold weather on cattle weights, traders said. Winter weather last […] Read more
Winter storm causes havoc across Canada
Alberta ranchers shelter cattle against winds
Ottawa/Winnipeg | Reuters — Strong winds, freezing rain and heavy snowfall closed schools, cut power to homes and cancelled flights across Canada on Friday as a powerful winter storm swept […] Read more
U.S. livestock: February live cattle lower on slaughter delays
Winter weather caps gains in hog futures
Chicago | Reuters — CME live cattle futures eased on Thursday, as harsh cold conditions delayed slaughter operations, analysts said. Summer month futures climbed to contract highs as traders anticipate […] Read more
EDC executive to lead Farm Credit Canada
Justine Hendricks to replace retiring Michael Hoffort
Canada’s federal farm lender is importing its next chief executive from Export Development Canada. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau on Wednesday announced the appointment of Justine Hendricks, EDC’s senior vice-president […] Read more
This week on ‘Between The Rows’
Episode 307, Dec. 22, 2022
To hear the latest episode of Between The Rows, CLICK HERE. The show is also available to you each week through Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts — and you can […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm on demand expectations
Live cattle follow retail beef prices higher
Chicago | Reuters — CME lean hog futures lifted on Wednesday, jumping to two-week highs on expectations that demand for market-ready hogs will perk up in the coming weeks, analysts […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs ease on weaker pork cutout
Cattle futures down with slaughter pace
Chicago | Reuters — CME Group lean hog futures fell on Tuesday, pressured by falling pork prices, analysts said. “The product markets are so weak, I think it’s keeping the […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market ends 2022 on firm tone
Trade expecting bullish numbers from USDA
Compared to last week, western Canadian calves were trading $4 to as much as $8 higher. Adverse weather did not influence the market this week. There appeared to be a […] Read more