Livestock
Chicago cattle futures slid for the second consecutive day on Wednesday while hog futures continued to climb.
Livestock
U.S. livestock: Cattle continue slump, hogs rise
Manitoba Crop Report: Dry conditions speed up planting
Dry conditions allowed Manitoba farmers to accelerate seeding to 85 per cent completion during the week ended May 25, 2025.
USDA mission to travel to Mexico with eye toward lifting cattle import suspension, Mexico says
A mission representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will travel to Mexico in the coming days, Mexico's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, and could then lift its suspension of Mexican cattle imports.
Changing spread, prevalence of animal diseases causes new challenges for food, agriculture
World Organization for Animal Health releases State of World’s Animal Health report ahead of general session
Animal health is a critical component of public health, food security and economic stability in an increasingly interconnected world, says the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in its inaugural report.
Regenerative agriculture means a more systemic approach on this beef farm
Michigan farmer pays attention to plant and soil cycles and timely cattle movement
Michigan farmer Jeremy Sweeten pays attention to plant and soil cycles and timely cattle movement in his regenerative production system.
U.S. livestock: Cattle fall on unconfirmed screwworm report
Chicago cattle futures fell on Tuesday as an unconfirmed report of a case of New World screwworm led to a sell-off.
Klassen: Lower beef production forecasts support feeder complex
Improving feedlot margins contributed to the stronger feeder market. Alberta packers were buying finished cattle on a dressed basis at $500/cwt delivered which was fresh record high. Using a 60 per cent grading, this equates to a live price of $300/cwt. Feedlot breakeven pen closeouts are in the range of $260-$270/cwt. Feedlots are anxious to reload and larger groups of quality packages are limited at this time of year.
Brazil chicken exports tick down in May after bird flu outbreak
Chicken meat exports from Brazil have fallen slightly year-on-year in May, trade data from the government showed on Monday, after the country logged a case of bird flu on a commercial farm.
GEA technology featured in Farming Simulator 25
GEA is one of three new brands to have its equipment featured in Farming Simulator 25 through the brand-new Plains & Prairies Pack. In collaboration with developer and publisher GIANTS […] Read more
How farms are protecting their networks from cyberattack
Farm organizations, like Ontario Pork, are helping train farmers on cybersecurity
Ontario Pork has developed a training program to help pork producers understand cybersecurity risks on their farms.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
