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U.S. livestock: Cattle at fresh highs, hogs weaken

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to fresh highs on Tuesday, as tight supplies and the ongoing closure of the U.S./Mexican border to cattle from Mexico kept values well supported. The December live cattle contract gained 1.750 cents per pound at 246.500 cents. Chart-based positioning contributed to the gains, according to participants, with




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U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit contract highs on tight supply

Chicago | Reuters – All Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures and most live cattle futures hit contract highs on Friday on tight supplies linked to the U.S. suspension of Mexican imports due to the spread of screwworm south of the border. Live cattle followed feeders higher, posting new contract highs in deferred contract months,


Cows, accompanied by their calves, graze pasture in a rotational grazing system, summer 2018. Photo: File

Manitoba extends Crown land rent freeze

Manitoba government links the continued rental rate freeze on grazing and forage leases to economic and environmental challenges facing the farm industry

Manitoba government links the continued rental rate freeze on grazing and forage leases to economic and environmental challenges facing the industry