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U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs end week on high note

By Geralyn Wichers November 7, 2025

Cattle contracts and nearby hog futures ended the week on a high note after a week rife with losses. Most-traded December lean hog futures closed at 79.400 cents a pound, up 0.425 cents. February contracts lost 0.475 cents to settle at 79.350 cents per pound. The USDA reported pork carcass cutout value at $98.98 per

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce as Chinese demand assessed, wheat drops

By Reuters November 7, 2025

Chicago soybean prices firmed on Friday in a bargain-buying bounce after a sharp fall on Thursday, as traders assessed prospects for more U.S. sales to China after the trade war truce between the countries.

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Notable changes in exports to China, India

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 7, 2025

China and India figured prominently in the September export data issued by the Canadian Grain Commission on Nov. 7. For the most part, the CGC’s numbers highlighted issues with grain, oilseed and pulse exports from licensed facilities to those countries.

All five western Canadian elevators have been sold to local companies, according to a press release. Photo: Screencap via bunge.com/Brandon Stengel

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Bunge sells assets per merger approval

By Karen Briere November 7, 2025

Bunge has sold five western Canadian elevators as required under the federal approval for its merger with Viterra.

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank works with partner organizations to provide food aid and support farmers in developing countries, such as Congolese chicken farmer Rebecca (pictured – right), to grow food and support their families and communities. Photo: Canadian Foodgrains Bank/Facebook

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Budget cuts may signal shift away from food aid says Canadian Foodgrains Bank

By Jonah Grignon November 7, 2025

The 2025 budget included cuts to international aid finding, which could hurt the farmer-supported charity Canadian Foodgrains Bank

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China lifts Brazilian poultry imports ban over bird flu

By Reuters November 7, 2025

China lifted a ban linked to Brazil’s avian influenza outbreak, the country’s General Administration of Customs said in a notice released on Friday.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slow descent

November 6, 2025

Chicago cattle futures fell on Thursday but to a lesser degree compared to Wednesday’s limit-down drop. Most-active December live cattle closed down 1.750 cents to 218.775 cents per pound. February contracts settled at 216.750 cents a pound, down 1.375 cents. Most-active January feeder contracts closed down 4.375 cents at 315.600 cents a pound. March contracts

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans, wheat plummet from highs on limited Chinese demand

By Reuters November 6, 2025

Chicago soybean and wheat futures took a nosedive on Thursday, retreating from multi-month highs, as signs of only limited Chinese purchases from the United States tempered optimism about fresh demand following a bilateral trade truce.

Crops, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices starting to pick up

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 6, 2025

Prices for feed grain are “grinding higher” said Evan Peterson, trader with JGL Commodities in Saskatoon.

File photo of a CFIA vehicle. Photo: File

Livestock, News

B.C. ostriches now to be culled after ruling: CFIA

Farm has been at the centre of protests since CFIA first ordered the cull of over 300 birds

By Jonah Grignon November 6, 2025

Birds are now to be culled from a British Columbia ostrich operation that sought to bypass standard federal practice in on-farm outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza and has been denied an appeal at Canada’s highest court.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle make small gains, hogs fall

U.S. grains: Soybeans touch seven-week low on broad sell-off

Public consultations open on four international trade deals

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