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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures rise on expectations of tight supplies

By Reuters 7 hours ago

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures climbed on Wednesday as market players anticipated tighter cattle supplies in the first quarter of the new year, and there was some technical buying, according to analysts. CME February live cattle LCG26 settled 1.125 cents higher at 231.600 cents per pound, and March feeder cattle FCH26

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China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

By Reuters 14 hours ago

China will impose an added 55 per cent tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key supplier countries including Brazil, Australia and the U.S. in a move to protect a domestic cattle industry slowly emerging from oversupply.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on year-end positioning

By Reuters 1 day ago

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle and hog futures climbed on Tuesday on position squaring between the Christmas and New Year holidays, analysts said. CME February live cattle LCG26 settled 1.500 cents higher at 230.475 cents per pound, and March feeder cattle FCH26 settled 2.900 cents higher at 344.575 cents per pound. CME

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlot margins will determine feeder prices

By Jerry Klassen 2 days ago

There were no Western Canadian feeder cattle sales for week ending December 27. The shortened holiday week is always a time for cattle producers to call in and discuss factors that will influence the feeder market over the next couple months. In the short-term, finishing feedlot margins are the main factor driving the feeder market.

Manitoba Beef Producers members pile into the room in fall 2019 for one of the organization's district meetings. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Livestock

Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting

Local veterinarians and livestock experts are often called to speak at events put on by local beef producer groups, and that knowledge can help farmers manage their operations better

By Roy Lewis 2 days ago

Local veterinarians and livestock experts often speak at beef producer group events. They have good advice for the farmer on vaccines, calving, beef herd management and more.

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs tick down on supply numbers, year-end positioning

By Reuters 2 days ago

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and lean hog futures fell while feeder cattle futures rose on year-end positioning, according to analysts, with the trade thin between Christmas and New Year holidays. Many funds still have net long positions, said Doug Houghton, analyst at Brock Associates, “If they’re taking profits, that’s going

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

By Reuters December 24, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were little changed but ended slightly lower on Wednesday amid thin trade ahead of Christmas, analysts said. Many traders have exited out of their positions ahead of Christmas and the New Year market holidays. CME February live cattle LCG26 settled 1.45 cents lower

Much like the price of eggs during the Biden administration, the cost of beef has become an emblem of the affordability crisis in America. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Livestock, Reuters

‘Not a happy Trump supporter’: U.S. Cattle ranchers hit by push for lower beef prices

By Reuters, Tom Polansek December 24, 2025

Much like the price of eggs during the Biden administration, the cost of beef has become an emblem of the affordability crisis in Donald Trump’s America. Beef prices hit record highs earlier this year as the cattle herd shrank and consumer demand remained strong.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures lower after sideways trade

By Reuters December 23, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures inched lower on positioning on Tuesday as thin volumes led to a sideways, choppy trade. Hog futures rose as traders covered short positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly Hogs and Pigs report, which they had expected to show a 0.9

A cow in the auction ring at the Gladstone Auction Mart in October 2025. Photo: Greg Berg

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market closes year on soft tone

By Jerry Klassen December 23, 2025

For the week ending December 20, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were steady to $10 weaker compared to seven days earlier. For the second week in a row, the price range was quite wide for similar weight cattle. Larger operations were focused on pre-conditioned vaccinated cattle given the adverse weather conditions. The quality of cattle

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures rise on expectations of tight supplies

China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on year-end positioning

Klassen: Feedlot margins will determine feeder prices

Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs tick down on supply numbers, year-end positioning

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

‘Not a happy Trump supporter’: U.S. Cattle ranchers hit by push for lower beef prices

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures lower after sideways trade

Klassen: Feeder market closes year on soft tone

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