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“We’re kind of optimistic... but we’re a little cautious because many members are still mistrustful of the government due to the changes the last time they were dealing with Crown land.” – Brent Benson, Manitoba Crown Land Leaseholders Association.
Livestock, News

Wariness and hope mix under Crown land forage pilot

Leaseholders say they appreciate the chance to improve rented land, but their guard is still up

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Crown land leaseholders say they’re cautiously optimistic about a joint federal-provincial pilot meant to bolster carrying capacity on their leased grazing land. The one-year Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program will be funding 42 projects, a joint government release said April 22. Under the program, projects such as increased water infrastructure, bush management, seeding, cross-fencing or grazing
Alberta’s Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announces funding for the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine on May 10, 2022 at the university’s Spyhill campus. (Government of Alberta video screengrab via YouTube)
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More funds put up to boost Calgary vet school enrolment

Funding added for more staff, materials on top of infrastructure money

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The University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine, fresh off a major capital funding boost in February’s provincial budget, now gets another $8.4 million over three years to help expand enrolment. “This targeted enrolment funding will go towards hiring on more faculty/staff to teach the increased number of students,” Sam Blackett, press secretary for Advanced
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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market starts seasonal rally

Ontario demand leads charge higher in Manitoba

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4 to as much as $6 higher on average. Calf markets were sharply higher. Auction barns in Manitoba reported calf prices up $8-$10 on average with certain pockets up as much $15. Calf markets in Alberta and Saskatchewan were up a solid $5-$8 from week-ago levels.
CME June 2022 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20- and 50-day moving averages (pink and brown lines) and CME lean hog index (black line). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm nearby

Outside markets pressure live cattle

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Chicago | Reuters — CME’s nearby lean hog futures firmed on Tuesday, incentivizing producers to sell market-ready hogs rather than hold them for premiums later in the summer, analysts said. High futures prices “may have encouraged producers to take a little more risk,” said Altin Kalo, economist at Steiner Consulting Group. “When you’ve got such
CME June 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle firm on strong packer demand

Export demand concerns drag on hogs

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Chicago | Reuters — CME live cattle futures firmed on Monday, supported by strong packer demand that supported cash prices, indicating a bullish outlook for summer month futures, analysts said. “Packer behaviour has been bullish for several weeks now. They are going after the cattle,” said Dennis Smith, commodity broker at Archer Financial. “I suspect
CME June 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, dark red and black lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, hogs slip on demand concerns

Inflation on U.S. retail meat a worry

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Chicago | Reuters — CME Group live cattle and hog futures slumped on Friday, as investors worried about the prospect of food inflation weighing heavy on U.S. consumer meat demand as the summer grilling season gets underway, analysts said. Benchmark June lean hogs settled the day down 2.975 cents, to 104.1 cents/lb. (all figures US$).
Rainy, snowy weather hinders cattle traffic
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Rainy, snowy weather hinders cattle traffic

Chicago June live cattle futures were up on the week

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After the drought of 2021, the ample spring precipitation seen across much of Manitoba this April should give pastures a good start for 2022. However, the sheer amount of rain and snow all at once has also led to muddy yards and impassable roads, limiting activity at the province’s cattle markets during the last week
CME July 2022 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, brown and dark red lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs climb, demand uncertainty remains

Chicago cattle futures lower

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Chicago | Reuters — CME lean hog futures firmed for a second session on Thursday, supported by bargain buying, though demand concerns capped gains, analysts said. “We’ve got conflicting fundamentals. Seasonally, hog supplies should continue to tighten into mid-summer. But right now there’s a lot of demand worry,” said Doug Houghton, technical analyst at Brock
Cool spring temperatures and impacts of drought may cause a delay in turnout.
Livestock, News

Extreme weather expected to delay pasture turnout

Last year’s drought and this year’s very slow spring mean trouble for pastures

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Following a cooler-than-normal spring 2022 and the 2021 drought, cattle producers should expect a delay in grass development and growth this spring. “Air temperature is the main environmental factor that determines the rate of grass development,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “Each leaf produced on a stem requires

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