Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures dropped on Tuesday in a technical correction from a five-week rally and on concerns that high prices may cool beef demand, according to analysts.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on technical trading, retail price caution
Klassen: Calf market ratchets higher
For the week ending October 12, the Western Canadian prices for yearlings off grass and backgrounding operations were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. The Lethbridge market for calves was up $8-$10 from week-ago levels while calf markets in the non-major feeding regions were up a solid $4-$6 on average.
Mini corn piles dished up as winter cattle feed option
Farm lays out the value, and the wrinkles, of extended grazing mini corn piles
Mini corn piles show value as a cattle feed option for extended winter grazing, Edie Creek Angus says, although some issues, like minimizing spoilage, are still a work in progress.
Water a critical issue for livestock
Ensuring enough good quality water is one of the most important building blocks of any herd
Beef 911: Ensuring enough good quality water is one of the most important building blocks of any beef herd
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures dip on profit-taking
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures fell on Friday as traders pocketed profits following a nearly month-long rally, analysts said.
U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on demand bounce, hogs also up
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.
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.