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JBS CEO says Brazil close to exporting fresh beef to U.S.

By GFM Network News, Reuters May 14, 2015

Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazil is “closer than it had ever been” to exporting fresh beef to the U.S., the CEO of Brazilian meat packer JBS SA said Thursday, adding he expects shipments to start later this year. The Brazilian agriculture ministry expects a formal announcement on meat exports to the U.S. when President

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U.S. livestock: Record beef prices extend CME live cattle gains

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 14, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle gained for a third day in a row on Thursday, lifted by record-high prices for choice beef, stoked by grilling demand, traders and analysts said. June closed up 1.825 cents per pound at 153.8 cents, and August 1.425 cent higher at 152.075 cents (all figures US$).

Co-op Atlantic’s wholesale business serves RiteStop convenience stores in Atlantic Canada, as well as the Valufoods grocery chain. (RiteStop.ca)

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Co-op Atlantic members approve exit from food, gas

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 13, 2015

Delegates to Atlantic Canada’s biggest co-operative have approved a proposal to divest its way out of the grocery and fuel business. Co-op Atlantic’s board of directors last month rolled out a proposal in which the organization would make a deal with Nova Scotia-based grocery giant Sobeys for the co-op’s food- and fuel-related wholesale and retail

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Spread between pork, beef prices seen narrowing

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News May 13, 2015

CNS Canada — Pork prices in Canada are narrowing the gap with beef prices — but the spread between the two meats remains well above the historical average. “Beef values (cutout) have actually come down a little bit, whereas pork and poultry (cutout) values have actually gone up,” said Brad Marceniuk, a provincial livestock economist

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on beef price bounce

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 13, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle gained Wednesday on short-covering following a snapback in wholesale beef values, traders said. June closed up 0.5 cent per pound to 151.975 cents, and August one cent higher at 150.65 cents (all figures US$). Wednesday morning’s choice wholesale beef price climbed $1.73 per hundredweight (cwt) from

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, hogs end higher after volatile session

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 12, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures settled higher on Tuesday after a choppy day, partly supported by rising wholesale beef values, traders said. Tuesday morning’s choice wholesale beef price climbed $1.28 per hundredweight (cwt) from Monday to $260.85/cwt (all figures US$). Select cuts gained 20 cents to $248.30, the U.S. Department

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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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JBS CEO says Brazil close to exporting fresh beef to U.S.

U.S. livestock: Record beef prices extend CME live cattle gains

Co-op Atlantic members approve exit from food, gas

Spread between pork, beef prices seen narrowing

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle jump on beef price bounce

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, hogs end higher after volatile session

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

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