Livestock
Québec-based Solugen, which makes organic nitrogen fertilizer from hog manure, has recieved $20 million in federal funding.
Livestock
Federal government funds Quebec organic fertilizer company
Research recruits beneficial bacteria against Strep suis in piglets
Calgary researchers hope to engineer beneficial bacteria as an enzyme delivery system to fight Strep suis bacterial infections in piglets.
Klassen: Weaker fed markets add fear to feeder prices
For the week ending March 14, Western Canadian yearlings and backgrounded cattle traded $10 to $15 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. Calves were unchanged to $10/cwt lower on average. Weakness in the nearby and deferred live cattle prices along with strength in the barley market resulted in a negative tone for the
Chicago cattle futures surge as corn falls, Colorado packer strikes
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Feeder cattle futures surge on lower corn prices and expected tight supplies in USDA's Cattle on Feed report as JBS workers strike in Colorado.
Wool pellets open new markets for Manitoba sheep farmers
Pellets from waste wool may be a new revenue stream for sheep farmers, while offering a sustainable soil amendment for horticulture
Pellets from waste wool may offer new revenue for sheep farmers and a sustainable soil amendment and fertilizer for horticulture.
Droughts spur a rethink on watering cattle
Poor drinking water quality for cows often translates to declines in the calf crop — but there are other tactics and technology beef producers can use on pasture
Poor drinking water quality for cows often translates to declines in the calf crop — but there are other tactics and technology beef producers can use on pasture.
Video veterinary telemedicine valuable — within limits
Telemedicine makes veterinarians more accessible for remote farmers, but not every horse health issue can be diagnosed or treated through a screen
Telemedicine makes veterinarians more acessable to farmers, but not every horse health issue can be diagnosed or treated through a screen.
Manitoba cattle prices, March 11
Price ranges from seven Manitoba auction markets during the week ending March 10, 2026
Your weekly table of price ranges for beef cattle from seven Manitoba auction markets during the week ending March 10, 2026.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market incorporates risk discount
For the week ending March 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5-$10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. The market held value on Monday and Tuesday but then softened in the latter part of the week. Strength in the feed grains complex along with weaker deferred live cattle futures set a negative tone. Feedlot
JBS workers to strike at U.S. beef plant as consumers face record prices
About 3,800 JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, plan to go on strike starting on March 16, the workers’ union said on Monday, crippling production at one of the largest U.S. beef plants as consumers face record-high prices.