Daily Network News

More News →

Markets Markets

Photo: Getty Images Plus
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs recoup losses

By
Chicago live and feeder cattle futures rose on Tuesday while hog contracts regained Monday’s losses. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 230.700 cents a pound, up 0.150 cents. June live cattle settled up 0.275 cents at 223.700 cents per pound. Most-traded January feeder cattle gained 3.400 cents to close at 343.325 cents a pound
Futures markets

ICE canola dropping with crude, vegetable oils

By
Glacier FarmMedia — ICE Futures canola contracts were weaker at midday Tuesday, hitting their lowest levels since March 2025. The move below C$600 per tonne in the nearby January contract was bearish from a technical standpoint. An analyst expected the March contract was also headed towards that level, as the futures converge ahead of the
Weekly Manitoba cattle table as of Dec. 12, 2025
Markets

Manitoba cattle prices Dec. 16

Here’s what local farmers were getting paid last week for their cattle at Manitoba livestock auction marts; prices covering the week Dec. 8-12, 2025.

By
Here’s what local farmers were getting paid last week for their cattle at Manitoba livestock auction marts; prices covering the week Dec. 8-12, 2025.
Photo: Kat72/Getty Images Plus
Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market sees wide price range

By
For the week ending December 13, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10 higher to $10 lower compared to seven days earlier. Overall volumes were lower compared to previous weeks which contributed to the wide price range across the Prairies. Adverse weather and variable quality were also factors influencing the price structure. Major operations more
Global markets

Global Markets: Crude oil drops Tuesday

By
Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Crude oil prices slipped to their lowest levels in over six months on Tuesday, as optimism over peace talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine weighed on values. Weak economic data out of China was also
Futures markets

January canola falls below C$600/tonne

By
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were still sliding back on Tuesday morning with no support from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were all in the red. Crude oil was down by more than US$1 per barrel due to a stalling Chinese economy and progressing Russia-Ukraine peace
Currency markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie on the rise

By
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar improved on Tuesday morning, as its United States counterpart lost ground and despite declines in crude oil. As of 8:36 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.7281 or US$1=C$1.3734, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7262 or US$1=C$1.3770. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback
Beef prices have soared in 2025 as cattle supplies dwindle and meatpackers compete for limited livestock supplies. Photo: Getty Images Plus
Markets, Reuters

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

By
Chicago cattle futures made modest gains on Monday while hogs pulled back. Most-active February live cattle closed at 230.550 cents a pound, up 1.000 cents. April contracts gained 0.625 cents to settle at 230.025 cents a pound. Most-active January feeder cattle futures settled at 339.925 cents a pound, up 0.825 cents. March contracts gained 0.775
Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie holds firm

By
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Monday, with the United States dollar and crude oil effectively balancing off each other. The loonie closed at US$0.7262 or US$1=C$1.3770 compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7263 or US$1=C$1.3769. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback shed 0.064 of

AgCanadaTV

AgCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Feb. 20, 2026

Sponsored by:
More Videos →

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Glacier Farmmedia Podcast

Latest Market News

More Market News →