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U.S. livestock: Closing higher after Trump announces tariff pause

But boosts duties on China to 125 per cent

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 9, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Wednesday, after United States President Donald Trump announced he will pause his reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Trump said the suspension of the levies comes as more than 75 countries were set to negotiate trade with the U.S. or had not taken

Jodi Suchoplas demonstrates elastic band castration techniques with an audience member on her plush demo calf “Shorty,” during Manitoba Ag Days 2025.

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Stress-free banding castration for calves

Manitoba rancher Jodi Suchoplas outlines her tips on castration for cow-calf operations

By Don Norman April 9, 2025

Tips for castrating bull calves for the cow-calf farmer.

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U.S. livestock: Prices mixed amid upticks in futures and equities

Boxed beef prices either side of steady as well.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 8, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were largely mixed on Tuesday, not quite able to fully join the upswing in the futures and equities markets. United States President Donald Trump is determined to add another 50 points to its tariffs on the country’s imports from China. Together with previous and current

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences volatility during U.S. tariff week

By Jerry Klassen April 8, 2025

During the week ending April 5, the feeder market felt sluggish early in the week. Prices were a bit softer on Monday and by Wednesday morning, quoted values were $10 to as much $20 below week ago levels. After making weekly lows Wednesday, prices fully recovered to the previous week’s levels.

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U.S. livestock: Tariff machinations weigh on values

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 7, 2025

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.

A hay crop seed mix made of alfalfa and forage grass species.

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Beef farmers may be missing out on better forage genetics

New and improved alfalfa and grass varieties are out there, but not every livestock producer in Western Canada is fighting to grow them

By Jeff Melchior April 7, 2025

New and improved alfalfa and grass varieties are out there, but not every livestock producer in Western Canada is fighting to grow those cutting-edge forage genetics.

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U.S. livestock: Prices down as China strikes back

By Glacier FarmMedia April 4, 2025

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.

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U.S. livestock: Tariffs pull down beef, pork

Export sales, monthly census reports issued

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 3, 2025

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

Keeping calves healthy in their early days can be a challenge, but proper calf health management pays big dividends.

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Improvements suggested for Manitoba beef sector

National cow-calf survey suggests a shorter breeding season, wider vaccination, increased feed testing and more use of implants are the province’s low-hanging fruit for bolstering farm performance

By Miranda Leybourne April 3, 2025

Canada’s national cow-calf survey suggests a shorter breeding season, wider vaccination, increased feed testing and more use ofimplants are the province’s low-hanging fruit for bolstering Manitoba beef farm performance.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle prices climb higher, hog prices pull back

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 2, 2025

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.

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Beef cattle

U.S. livestock: Closing higher after Trump announces tariff pause

Stress-free banding castration for calves

U.S. livestock: Prices mixed amid upticks in futures and equities

Klassen: Feeder market experiences volatility during U.S. tariff week

U.S. livestock: Tariff machinations weigh on values

Beef farmers may be missing out on better forage genetics

U.S. livestock: Prices down as China strikes back

U.S. livestock: Tariffs pull down beef, pork

Improvements suggested for Manitoba beef sector

U.S. livestock: Cattle prices climb higher, hog prices pull back

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