Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures bounced back on Thursday as a strong cash market and a bump in beef demand lent support to prices, traders said.
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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on demand bounce, hogs also up
Livestock inspection on agenda for Manitoba Beef Producers district meetings
Manitoba Beef Producers intends to revive the thorny discussion of livestock inspection services with membership at this year's round of district meetings, which start Oct. 21
Manitoba Beef Producers intends to revive the thorny discussion of livestock inspection services with membership at this year's round of district meetings, which start Oct. 21.
U.S. livestock: Lean hog, cattle futures lower on profit-taking
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and cattle futures fell on Wednesday on signs of profit-taking, as wholesale prices continued to say firm and strength in the financial markets gave grain futures a boost, analysts said.
Warm September, warm demand in Manitoba cattle markets
Prices remain strong as calves enter the market
Cattle prices at Manitoba auction sites for the week ended Oct. 3 remained strong as warmer temperatures allowed cattle to stay on pasture for a little while longer. Producers are expected to begin selling calves in the next week or two.
Nebraska feedlot moves in the wrong direction
‘Clean’ projects that involve a lot of concrete aren’t really clean
Cement-heavy Nebraska feedlot is a move in the wrong direction.
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs and cattle continue rally
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and cattle futures rose on Tuesday as wholesale cutout values remained strong amid a largely positive economic picture, analysts said.
Fall run was still waiting on buyers
Calves are still gaining pounds on good feed while major buyers are still picking up steam
The fall run has started in Manitoba cattle markets, but good pastures mean a sluggish start.
Federal government pledges more than $13 million to animal health, disease readiness
National animal health and disease preparedness has received an influx of more than $13 million in federal cash. The money will be split between AHC's three divisions: Emergency Management, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System.
EU deforestation law delay brings losses to most vigilant companies
Companies that have paid to source agricultural produce that complies with the European Union's anti-deforestation law would lose out if the EU decides to delay implementing the legislation by a year, industry groups and traders said.
Klassen: Feeder markets experience stronger demand
For the week ending October 5, Western Canadian prices for grass yearlings were steady to as much as $10 higher while values for backgrounded yearlings were relatively unchanged. Calf markets were quite variable with preconditioned 650-800 pound calves trading $4-$8 above week-ago levels. Prices for non-weaned bawlers were relatively unchanged.
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