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Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News May 11, 2015

CNS Canada — Feedlot demand for cash barley is weakening slightly as cattle producers prepare to turn animals loose on pastures, but prices are still hanging in there, according to one participant. “Farmers aren’t really selling a whole lot at these levels,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in the feedlot alley near Lethbridge,

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle gain fades as funds roll positions

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 11, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed lower on Monday, paring early advances, after funds sold or rolled their June positions and bought deferred months, traders said. Funds trading in CME’s live cattle and hog markets shifted June long positions further back in a procedure known as the “roll” by followers

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Manitoba Beef Producers offering six bursaries in 2015

Students have until June 5 to submit  an application

By Manitoba Beef Producers May 11, 2015

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is offering six $500 bursaries to deserving Manitoba students in 2015. MBP awarded four $500 bursaries in 2014. The bursaries are available to MBP members or their children who are attending a university, college or other post-secondary institution. Students pursuing trades training are also eligible. Preference will be given to students

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 9, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded from $4 lower to $3 higher over the past week. Feeders coming on the market at this time of year have various quality features which caused a wide range of prices for similar-weight cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $199 to $200, down $2 from

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U.S. seen approving Brazil fresh beef imports

By GFM Network News, Reuters May 8, 2015

Sao Paulo | Reuters –– Brazil’s agriculture ministry said on Friday the U.S. is likely to approve imports of Brazilian fresh beef this year, after President Dilma Rousseff visits Washington in June. Brazil, the world’s top beef exporter, is already a steady exporter of cooked beef that appears in items such as canned corned beef

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Higher U.S. beef prices ahead as grills fire up, imports cool down

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 8, 2015

Chicago/Wellington | Reuters –– Record-high U.S. beef prices will likely climb even higher this summer just as Australia and New Zealand imports dwindle under an extended drought in those countries and demand for steaks in the U.S. rises. Both countries were among the top three exporters of beef to the U.S. last year as New

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on cash prices

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 8, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed up sharply on Friday, fuelled by better-than-expected prices for market-ready cattle, traders said. June ended 2.125 cents higher at 151.5 cents per pound, and August 1.55 cents, to 149.825 cents (all figures US$). On Friday, cash cattle in Kansas and Nebraska traded at $161

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U.S. livestock: Profit-taking ends CME hogs’ three-day uptrend

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 7, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures finished lower Thursday on profit-taking after three consecutive days of gains, traders said. May hogs closed 0.5 cent per pound lower at 79.85 cents, and June down 0.55 cent to 83.5 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Despite strong pork cutout values, investors were nervous about further

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U.S. livestock: Bullish fundamentals extend CME hog gains

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 6, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures gained for a third straight session on Wednesday, backed by rising cash and wholesale pork prices, traders said. May hogs closed 1.35 cents higher at 80.35 cents per pound, and June was up 1.3 cents to 84.05 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Wednesday morning’s average market-ready

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U.S. livestock: Improved beef prices take CME live cattle higher

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 5, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Tuesday, helped by rising wholesale beef values, traders said. June ended 0.725 cent per pound higher at 151.45 cents, and August was up 0.775 cent at 149.9 cents (all figures US$). Tuesday morning’s wholesale choice beef price climbed $1.33 per hundredweight (cwt)

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia

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More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

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Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle gain fades as funds roll positions

Manitoba Beef Producers offering six bursaries in 2015

Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

U.S. seen approving Brazil fresh beef imports

Higher U.S. beef prices ahead as grills fire up, imports cool down

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on cash prices

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking ends CME hogs’ three-day uptrend

U.S. livestock: Bullish fundamentals extend CME hog gains

U.S. livestock: Improved beef prices take CME live cattle higher

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