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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall; hog futures rise as traders look at cash prices

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell for the second day in a row on Friday, with traders saying that prices were still too high compared to cash market. High prices for corn and wheat that weighed on cattle producers’ profit margins added further pressure. But traders noted the opposite in
The smaller Razer Grazer is marketed by Range Ward for smaller-scale landscapes.
Equipment, Livestock

Powering up adaptive grazing

Solar-powered fencing products seek to cut down on adaptive grazing labour needs

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The orange metal box sitting on the grazing land near Shellmouth didn’t come cheap. But Arron Nerbas says it’s already more than paid for itself in terms of additional forage production and enhanced environmental services. The “box” in question is a Range Ward Power Grazer, one of three owned by Nerbas Bros. Angus — a
KAP members report on 2021 growing season
Crops, News

KAP members report on 2021 growing season

It was a challenging growing season with lots of variability

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Here is some of what some KAP members said about this year’s production during their online advisory council meeting Oct. 20: District 1, Carter McKinney “I heard of guys who got moderate yields on some crops and some guys got basically zero so it’s kind of hard to tell. I think it had to do
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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were down $2-$5 while calves dropped by $3 to as much as $8. We’re now seeing some medium-quality calves weighing around 550 lbs. sell under the psychological $200 level in central Alberta. The market is lacking demand. Feedlot inventories are running 33 per cent above the five-year
CME December 2021 live cattle (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, brown and black lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle falls as cash market idles

Lower cash, pork prices drag on lean hogs

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell, pressured by a stagnant cash market and processing backups, traders said. CME December live cattle futures settled down 1.225 cents at 128.325 cents/lb. January feeder cattle futures eased 2.675 cents to end at 157.325 cents/lb. For the week, live cattle futures lost 2.35 cents,
Normal fall run traffic seen despite early cattle sales
Livestock Markets, Markets

Normal fall run traffic seen despite early cattle sales

Feedlots Down East have dialed up demand compared to last year

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The Thanksgiving long weekend did little to slow activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards, with larger volumes and relatively solid prices reported across the province as the cattle market works through the annual fall run. “It’s October, it’s fall run time, there’s no way we can take a week off,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney
CME December 2021 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20- and 100-day moving averages (pink and black lines) and CME Lean Hog Index (dark red dotted line, left column). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs fall on sluggish export sales

Weaker exports drag on cattle also

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell for a third session on Thursday, pressured by weak export activity, traders said. CME December lean hog futures settled down 2.825 cents at 73.2 cents/lb., its biggest drop since Sept. 10 (all figures US$). CME February hogs ended down 2.55 cents at 76.675 cents/lb.
CME February 2022 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, brown and black lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs down on technical selling, export worries

Chicago cattle futures up

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell on Wednesday on technical selling and fears that falling Chinese hog prices point to slowing export demand for U.S. pork, traders said. CME December lean hog futures settled down 1.375 cents at 76.025 cents/lb., after dipping to 75.925 cents and filling a gap on
CME December 2021 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 down on technical selling, uncertain demand

Pork export concerns drag on hogs

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, retreating from early strength on technical selling and uncertainty about consumer demand for meat, traders said. CME December live cattle futures settled 0.4 cent lower at 130.025 cents/lb., turning down after meeting technical resistance at its

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