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How a single calf brought in $40,000

The 2021 cattle sale schedule is concluding as we speak

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 17, 2021

Something special happened at the auction at Winnipeg Livestock Sales on Dec. 3, in that a calf was sold over and over 11 times in a span of about 15 minutes. Heidi Braun, the original owner of the calf, brought it to auction as a fundraiser for the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. For the last six

The nominee couples at the COYF event in Saskatoon on Dec. 3.

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Manitoba couple thankful for friends, knowledge gained at national competition

Innovative dairy, hops farmers honoured as Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2021

By Geralyn Wichers December 17, 2021

Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2020 say ag leaders should encourage young, progressive farmers to highlight their operations through the Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (COYF) competition. Andre and Katie Steppler represented Manitoba while competing for the title of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2021 at an event held in Saskatoon, Sask., and online, from Dec.

CME February 2022 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20- and 100-day moving averages (pink and dark red lines) and CME lean hog index (black line). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Hog futures up in thin trade

February live cattle up on bargain buying

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen December 17, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures rose in thin trade on Thursday to halt a three-session slide, buoyed by firming cash hog markets and higher wholesale pork prices, analysts said. Most-active February hog futures settled up 1.025 cents at 80.35 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Trading volume for all months was estimated

“We have the money. It’s there for them when they need it..." – Ralph Eichler

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Eichler not worried on AgriRecovery uptake

Jump-started fall feed may be delaying applications, ag minister says

By Alexis Stockford December 16, 2021

Manitoba’s agriculture minister says he’s not overly concerned about AgriRecovery uptake numbers so far. As of Oct. 22, the province had reported 118 farmer applications approved, accounting for $1.67 million of the total $155 million approved for AgriRecovery programs this year. The province has continued processing applications since those numbers were recorded, as well as unveiling a third

CME February 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, purple and black lines). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures down on meat export worries

China resuming some Brazilian beef imports

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen December 15, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell more than one per cent on Wednesday on technical selling, softer cash cattle markets this week and worries about export demand for U.S. beef, traders said. CME February live cattle fell 1.725 cents to settle at 136.575 cents/lb., just below the contract’s 50-day moving

While you as a producer are very good at detecting sick animals, temperature can help define how sick they really are.

Beef cattle, Livestock

The simple act of taking a temperature is a powerful health aid

Beef 911: A reading can be a warning, a sign that treatment is working or can define how sick an animal is

By Roy Lewis December 15, 2021

All of us in cattle production need to have thermometers and take the temperature of animals we are treating, especially when it comes to respiratory disease. Normal bovine temperature is 38.5 C to 39.5 C (or 101 F to 103 F), which is higher than for humans (or horses). While you as producers are very

The McDonald’s “P.L.T.” sandwich in 2019. (CNW Group/McDonald’s Canada)

Crops, Pulses

McDonald’s, Beyond Meat seen planning big U.S. McPlant expansion

By GFM Network News, Hilary Russ December 15, 2021

New York | Reuters — McDonald’s Corp. is planning a major expansion of its plant-based burger with Beyond Meat Inc. in the United States in 2022, according to two Wall Street analysts. The companies began testing the “McPlant” patty in eight McDonald’s U.S. locations in November. Those restaurants have been selling enough of the sandwiches

CME February 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sag on weaker cash markets

CME lean hogs decline

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen December 15, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended modestly lower on Tuesday on profit-taking after a two-session advance, softer cash cattle prices and weaker wholesale beef prices, traders said. CME February live cattle settled down 0.55 cent at 138.3 cents/lb. but stayed inside of Monday’s trading range (all figures US$). For feeder

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Higher fed cattle prices pull up feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 14, 2021

Compared to last week, replacement cattle over 800 lbs. traded $10-$15 higher; some quality packages were up $20 from week-ago levels. Feeder cattle weighing 600-800 lbs. traded $4-$8 higher; calves under 600 lbs. were up $6-$10 on average, with some packages in Alberta up as much as $15 from last week. Strength in the fed

CME February 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with 10-, 40- and 100-day moving averages (pink, dark red and black lines). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle up off three-week low in technical bounce

Hogs ease

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen December 14, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Monday, bouncing off a three-week low on technical buying, analysts said. CME February live cattle settled up 0.775 cent at 138.85 cents/lb., rebounding after a dip to 136.85 cents, just below the contract’s 40-day moving average and its lowest since Nov. 18.

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India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

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Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

Beef cattle

How a single calf brought in $40,000

Manitoba couple thankful for friends, knowledge gained at national competition

U.S. livestock: Hog futures up in thin trade

Eichler not worried on AgriRecovery uptake

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures down on meat export worries

The simple act of taking a temperature is a powerful health aid

McDonald’s, Beyond Meat seen planning big U.S. McPlant expansion

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sag on weaker cash markets

Klassen: Higher fed cattle prices pull up feeder market

U.S. livestock: Cattle up off three-week low in technical bounce

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