Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Tuesday, extending their slide to four straight sessions on declining cash prices and expectations of rising cattle supplies […] Read more
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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend slide
McDonald’s sets greenhouse gas reduction targets
Reuters — McDonald’s Corp. on Tuesday announced what it describes as an approved, science-based target to cut greenhouse gas emissions and battle climate change, saying it is the first restaurant […] Read more
Klassen: Buyers’ temperance subdues feeder market
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were under pressure trading steady to $3 lower; however, eastern Canadian orders were prevalent in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, where values were […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hit two-month low
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Monday for a third straight session, pressured by fund-driven long liquidation and expectations of rising supplies ahead based […] Read more
Sustainable beef pilot passes first-quarter mark
The packer behind the pilot of a Canadian value chain for certified sustainable beef says its first three months are proof the model is scalable as well as functional. The […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle down again on supply growth outlook
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Friday slid for a second straight day, pressured by increased supply expectations, said traders. Some investors sold CME live cattle […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Supply buildup fears undercut CME live cattle
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Thursday reversed Wednesday’s gains, weakened by fund liquidation and concerns about rising supplies, said traders. More cattle tend to come […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end higher but off morning tops
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle settled higher after Wednesday’s volatile session, supported by the uptick in wholesale beef values and futures’ discounts to this week’s cash […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cash prices halt CME hogs’ losing streak
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs on Tuesday snapped a four-session slide, helped by short-covering and firmer prices for market-ready, or cash, hogs, traders said. They said […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market sends mixed signals
Compared to last week, western Canadian average yearling prices were steady to $3 lower while heavier replacements above 1,000 lbs. actively traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. Weakness […] Read more
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