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U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures erode on China trade tensions

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume May 22, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures drifted lower on Wednesday and touched a one-week low as the market was pressured by concerns that the U.S.-China trade war is far from resolution. Traders did not expect any significant Chinese buying of U.S. pork in weekly export sales data due to be

Livestock, Markets, Weather

U.S. livestock: Hogs, cattle drop as rains seen denting grilling demand

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume May 21, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle and lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closed mostly lower on Tuesday as both markets were pressured by worries that wet weather around large parts of the country would disrupt demand for pork and beef. Above-normal rains are expected across much of the western and

Wagyu beef on skewers at a Tokyo market. (Michal_Staniewski/iStock/Getty Images)

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Japan now accepting Canadian OTM beef

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff May 21, 2019

The last of Japan’s BSE-related restrictions on Canadian beef are lifted as of last Friday, with the Japanese government’s agreement to allow beef from Canadian cattle over 30 months of age (OTMs). Citing industry estimates, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said the added access announced Tuesday could mean an increase of up to 20 per cent

(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs end mixed as market assesses trade battles

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume May 20, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closed mixed on Monday as traders weighed positive news of easing trade tensions with Mexico and Canada against signs that trade ties with China are worsening. The U.S. struck deals last week to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from

CME August 2019 live cattle with Bollinger bands (20,2) and 50-day moving average in purple. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rise as Japan drops U.S. beef import curbs

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen May 17, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closed higher on Friday, buoyed by news that Japan will eliminate long-held restrictions on U.S. beef imports, traders said. The agreement reopens full beef trade after Japan in 2003 banned U.S. beef over concerns about bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), which roiled

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Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba cattle market at mercy of declining futures

Recent storms may delay arrival at markets for some cattle

By Marlo Glass May 17, 2019

Cattle volumes were down at auctions across the province on week ended May 10, as domestic and international factors plagued prices and encouraged some producers to stay home. Cattle futures have dropped considerably over the past 10 days, which contributed to the lowered numbers observed at auction. “A lot of things are happening that primary

Beef on display in a market in Japan. (File photo)

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Japan opens doors to full access of U.S. beef imports

By GFM Network News, Reuters May 17, 2019

Washington | Reuters — Japan has agreed to eliminate its long-held restrictions on U.S. beef imports, opening full access to U.S. cattle products after more than 15 years, the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a statement on Friday. “The new terms, which take effect immediately, allow U.S. products from all cattle,

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with steel workers at Stelco in Hamilton on March 13, 2018. (File photo: Reuters/Mark Blinch)

Markets

U.S. boosts trade pact’s outlook lifting tariffs on Canadian, Mexican metals

By David Lawder, GFM Network News May 17, 2019

Washington/Ottawa | Reuters — The United States struck deals on Friday to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, the three governments said, removing a major obstacle to legislative approval of a new North American trade pact. The separate agreements, which will not impose U.S. quotas on Canadian and Mexican metals

CME August 2019 feeder cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle futures dip to contract lows

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter May 16, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) dipped to new contract lows on Thursday as a rally in Chicago Board of Trade corn futures this week continued to signal rising feed costs and U.S. beef demand remains sluggish. Cattle futures also faced headwinds from U.S. Department of Agriculture

Crops, Weather

Hay prices skyrocket as Prairie drought continues

By GFM Network News May 16, 2019

MarketsFarm — Hay prices have continued to skyrocket across the Prairies as conditions remain dry enough that many hay growers won’t produce a first cut this spring. “We’ve had a tough start here,” said Darren Chapman, chair of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association. “We had a cold, dry spring with frost, so first cut

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Cow-calf

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures erode on China trade tensions

U.S. livestock: Hogs, cattle drop as rains seen denting grilling demand

Japan now accepting Canadian OTM beef

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs end mixed as market assesses trade battles

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rise as Japan drops U.S. beef import curbs

Manitoba cattle market at mercy of declining futures

Japan opens doors to full access of U.S. beef imports

U.S. boosts trade pact’s outlook lifting tariffs on Canadian, Mexican metals

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle futures dip to contract lows

Hay prices skyrocket as Prairie drought continues

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