Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Monday, continuing the downtrend that started with United States reciprocal tariffs and China’s retaliatory measures.
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U.S. livestock: Tariff machinations weigh on values
Southern Ontario beef farmers seeing a price drop after Trump’s tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on agricultural products have Southern Ontario beef farmers worried. Though beef imports are not subject to the new 10 per cent baseline tariff, which came into effect on April 2, reciprocal tariffs are set to begin on April 9.
Canadian Dairy XPO: Stress-free hoof trimming environment good for cows and people
Chutes companies aim for easy cattle movement, with technology to help humans
Hoof trimming chutes were a new demonstration at the Canadian Dairy Xpo in 2025.
U.S. livestock: Prices down as China strikes back
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued lower on Friday, as retaliatory trade action by China pressured the United States markets. China announced it will impose a 34 per cent levy on its imports from the U.S. beginning April 10.
U.S. FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is suspending efforts to improve its bird flu testing of milk, cheese and pet food due to massive staff cuts at the agency, according to an email seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the situation.
Youth get the chance to explore careers in agriculture at Canadian Dairy XPO
The Canadian Dairy XPO provided the opportunity to explore the latest in dairy farm innovation and technology. It’s also a chance for young people to take part in farm culture and discover the many job opportunities available in the sector and broader agriculture industry.
U.S. livestock: Tariffs pull down beef, pork
Export sales, monthly census reports issued
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were lower on Thursday, following the trend in most North American futures and stock markets. The downturn came after United States President Donald Trump announced his wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its export sales report for the week […] Read more
Bird Flu Update: Mass layoffs hit U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The reporting of avian influenza in the United States could become more difficult as a good many staff who were following the outbreak were fired by the Trump administration, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
U.S. livestock: Cattle prices climb higher, hog prices pull back
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were higher on Wednesday, a few hours before United States President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan.
Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze
It's projected to be a strong year for dairy product makers, while meat product manufacturers' margins may be squeezed as rising prices fail to offset higher input costs, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said in its new Food and Beverage Report.
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