Manitoba Beef Producers intends to revive the thorny discussion of livestock inspection services with membership at this year's round of district meetings, which start Oct. 21.
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Livestock inspection on agenda for Manitoba Beef Producers district meetings
Manitoba Beef Producers intends to revive the thorny discussion of livestock inspection services with membership at this year's round of district meetings, which start Oct. 21
Klassen: Feeder markets experience stronger demand
For the week ending October 5, Western Canadian prices for grass yearlings were steady to as much as $10 higher while values for backgrounded yearlings were relatively unchanged. Calf markets were quite variable with preconditioned 650-800 pound calves trading $4-$8 above week-ago levels. Prices for non-weaned bawlers were relatively unchanged.
The life and laurels of Dr. Allan Preston
Veterinarian, livestock industry leader and long-time advocate: Dr. Allan Preston has made his mark on Manitoba's agriculture sector
Veterinarian, livestock industry leader and long-time advocate: Dr. Allan Preston has made his mark on Manitoba's agriculture sector
Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets percolate higher
Strength in the deferred live cattle futures has spilt over into the feeder complex. Alberta and Saskatchewan placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels which is resulting in stronger Alberta fed cattle basis levels for next spring. These are the main factors influencing the calf markets in Western Canada.
China agriculture ministry to steady beef and dairy output, aid farmers
China's agriculture ministry said on Thursday it would stabilize beef and dairy production, shore up consumption and assist farmers as falling prices force small producers out of business.
U.S. livestock: Cattle close higher, lean hogs fall ahead of USDA report
Feeder and live cattle futures turned higher on Thursday, as technical trading, a steady cash market and weakness in grain futures gave cattle contracts a boost.
U.S. livestock: Cattle close mostly lower, consolidating after 2-month top
Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended mostly lower on Wednesday, consolidating a day after the benchmark December contract LCZ25 set a near two-month high.
U.S. livestock: CME cattle end mostly higher as Wall Street climbs
Benchmark December live cattle futures LCZ24 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to their highest in nearly two months on Tuesday, supported by technical buying and a rosy outlook for beef demand tied to strength in Wall Street equity markets, analysts said.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market demand remains firm
Ontario buying interest was evident in Manitoba yearling markets. U.S. buyers were more interested in lighter calves and were shopping for pre-conditioned groups of sizeable volume. Certain finishing operators in Alberta were more aggressive on grass yearlings after waiting for lower prices earlier in the season.
Will Manitoba’s shrinking beef footprint turn around?
Cattle prices are high, but herd numbers show little indication that producers are looking to build back their herds
Cattle prices are high, but herd numbers (both in Manitoba and nationally) show little indication that producers are looking to rebuild their herds.
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