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U.S. livestock: CME hogs slide to February low under US production pressure
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures dropped to their lowest level since February under pressure from solid U.S. production on Tuesday, while live cattle futures reached their highest price since March, analysts said.
US CDC asks states to keep flu testing on high this summer
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Tuesday advised states to aid in H5N1 bird flu surveillance by increasing testing of influenza A virus samples during the summer to help detect even rare cases of transmission of the virus in humans.
Klassen: Demand for grass cattle pushes feeder market higher
For the week ending May 18, Western Canadian yearling markets were trading $3 to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calf prices were relatively unchanged compared to the prior week. The feeder market appears to be consolidating near historical highs.
Ontario Beef on the menu at Lone Star Texas Grills
Lone Star Texas Grill is partnering with Ontario beef farmers to bring locally produced Ontario Corn Fed Beef to its 23 locations across the province. The Beef Farmers of Ontario […] Read more
Bird flu found in Illinois, Florida wastewater
A U.S.-based wastewater detection dashboard has identified high levels of influenza A (a subtype of H5N1 bird flu) in Illinois and Florida—two states that have not yet reported positive cases of the disease in dairy herds.
Metro Ontario expands its beef sustainability sourcing
CRSB Certified Mass Balance mark to be displayed on beef in 131 stores
Metro Ontario says it has achieved its 2022 sourcing commitment to buy three million pounds of beef from Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) Certified farms and ranches by 2026, ahead of schedule.
Metro Ontario expands its beef sustainability sourcing
Metro Ontario has achieved its 2022 sourcing commitment to buy three million pounds of beef from Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) Certified farms and ranches by 2026, ahead of […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Rallying beef prices push CME live cattle to seven-week high
Wholesale beef prices have jumped this week as retailers and meat processors look ahead to the Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month. The holiday is considered the start of the peak grilling season for products like steaks and hamburgers.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on strong demand, rising beef prices
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures firmed for a second straight day on Wednesday as rising beef prices and strong packer demand ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend supported the market, analysts said.