Livestock Markets & Farming Articles

Better hog prices seen in 2009

By Dwayne Klassen January 15, 2009

“Depending on where U. S. domestic pork supplies end up, hog prices should increase in the first half of 2009.” – Brad Marceniuk, Saskatchewan Agriculture Canada’s hog producers should see better prices in 2009 than in 2008, according to projections made by livestock specialists. A favourable price outlook for U. S. hog values and a

Hogs, Livestock Markets

U. K. seeks clearer food labels after pork scare

January 15, 2009

OXFORD/REUTERS Britain is pushing for clearer food labelling in the European Union following last month’s scare with dioxin-tainted Irish pork, Farm Minister Hilary Benn said Jan. 6. Benn told the annual Oxford Farming Conference that under current EU regulations, a product’s country of origin is the place where it underwent its last significant process. “A

Beef cattle, Livestock Markets

U. S. hogs finish 2008 strong, cattle limp out

By Bob Burgdorfer January 8, 2009

A US$3 jump in some cash hog prices Dec. 31 helped U. S. hog futures close higher for the day and for the year at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, while cattle limped to a year-end finish amid worries sluggish economies here and overseas will hurt demand for beef in 2009. Hog futures were up 6.3

Livestock Markets

Pigeon King summoned to court

By Jim Romahn January 8, 2009

James and Wilma Wiersma have become the centre of attention for about 450 people who hold personal contracts with Arlen Galbraith, the Pigeon King from Waterloo, Ont. The Wiersmas have done what many hoped someone could do: petition Galbraith into personal bankruptcy. Galbraith, however, is fighting the petition and his lawyer is preparing for a

Hogs, Livestock, Livestock Markets

U. S. hog data hints herd reduction over

By Bob Burgdorfer January 8, 2009

A sharp drop in feed grain prices during the latter half of 2008 apparently ended hog producers’ plans to pare herds, a move that could mean more hogs in 2009 than previously expected, analysts said after viewing USDA hog herd data Dec. 30. Opinions were mixed on the direction of February and April contracts, with

Cereals, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Lots of barley to feed western cattle

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 1, 2009

Large domestic feed grain supplies should help underpin the Canadian cattle sector for the time being by giving it a competitive advantage compared to the U. S., according to an industry analyst who thought the Canadian cattle market was looking reasonably well supported heading into the new year. Market analyst Herb Lock of Farm$ense Marketing

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Poultry

Ontario cities ban cage eggs

By Jim Romahn January 1, 2009

Orillia and Pickering have bowed to pressure from the Humane Society of Canada to ban the sale of eggs from caged hens in all municipal facilities. The Humane Society calls it a landmark decision. It follows similar bans in university cafeterias, including the University of Guelph. The Humane Society says the councils are also encouraging

Livestock, Livestock Markets

U. S.-fed cattle supply up, still historically low

By Jerry Bieszk January 1, 2009

The number of cattle being fattened in U. S. feedlots rose in November, but the tally is still near a historical low due to concerns the weak economy will hurt beef demand, analysts said. “Cattle-on-feed numbers grew seasonally from November to December, but the number of cattle-on-feed will be one of the lowest levels since

Livestock Markets

Cheaper feed prices on horizon

By Sam Nelson December 18, 2008

A surge in surplus U. S. corn supplies due to sluggish demand from an ailing ethanol sector and the economic turmoil portends weaker prices, but could provide some relief to the food and livestock industry. The U. S. Agriculture Department took traders and analysts by surprise Dec. 11 by reducing the amount of corn to

Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Sheep & Goat Market Report – for Dec. 18, 2008

By Mark Elliot December 18, 2008

Promising December sales The end of November, 2008 held many surprises on the variety of lamb prices, throughout the country, as well as the differences in the Manitoba market. The results can be determined based upon the number of sales per month or minimizing the number of sales. The producer has to be aware of

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Livestock Markets

Better hog prices seen in 2009

U. K. seeks clearer food labels after pork scare

U. S. hogs finish 2008 strong, cattle limp out

Pigeon King summoned to court

U. S. hog data hints herd reduction over

Lots of barley to feed western cattle

Ontario cities ban cage eggs

U. S.-fed cattle supply up, still historically low

Cheaper feed prices on horizon

Sheep & Goat Market Report – for Dec. 18, 2008

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