Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures climbed on Thursday, as prices in the cash market rose and signs of strength appeared in the U.S. economy, market […] Read more
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U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures surge on cash market, GDP data
Feed Weekly: Crops still in ‘relatively good condition’
The hot and dry weather present in much of the Prairies for much of July may not have yet put a dent in production numbers. Matt Beusekom, trader for Market […] Read more
Brazil beef output to hit record in 2024, Conab says
Sao Paulo | Reuters – Brazil’s beef production is expected to reach a record 10.19 million metric tons in 2024, national crop agency Conab said on Thursday, a 7.1 per […] Read more
Opinion: Time to get Canada’s export markets back on pace
Canada’s out-of-date system for approving products and innovations is holding us back
One of the fastest ways to bore someone to tears is mentioning the words “regulatory competitiveness.” It is, however, a critical topic, especially when accessing world markets is being made […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures firm on technical trade; cattle futures mixed
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures ticked up on technical trading on Wednesday, while cattle futures were mixed to lower, analysts said.
U.S. livestock: Technical trading sends CME livestock futures higher
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) livestock futures turned higher on Tuesday, with cattle futures continuing to firm amid signals that cash market prices may ease, market analysts said.
Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher
For the week ending July 20, Western Canadian yearlings traded $8-$15 above prices from seven days earlier. Values for larger groups of quality calves were up $8 to $10 from a week earlier while run of the mill smaller packages were relatively unchanged.
U.S. livestock: Livestock futures turn higher on technical trading
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures ended higher on Monday on technical trading, and as futures prices continued to hover well below the cash market levels, analysts said.
JBS supplies tallow, lard for sustainable aviation fuel
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is supplying tallow and lard from its international operations for production of renewable aviation fuels, and it is studying a similar initiative in Brazil through the Friboi brand, the company said on Monday.
Semi-finalists announced in cattle methane reduction challenge
Thirteen semi-finalists were announced today in a federal challenge to come up with economically viable and scalable methane-reduction practices for beef and dairy cattle.
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